complete the gaps

1. Dialogues: Pre-Intermediate

2. Justin Hi. Are you ____?
Anna Yes.
J When did you ______?
A On Monday.
J Where do you _____?
A Just along the ______. What do you _____?
J I’m a computer ______. I check the ______ for _____.
A How _____ do you _____ it?
J Not very often. They don’t _____ me _____!
A So what are you ____ now?
J I’m playing a ____ ____ . Why not? The boss isn’t _____!
A What’s the boss ____ ?
J I don’t know her. She’s new. But people say she's _______.
A Really? What’s her name?
J Anna Conde. But we ___ ___ Anaconda.
A Why do you call her ___?
J Why do you think?!
A Where does she ____ ___?
J I don’t know. The zoo, _____!
A Hmm. And what’s your name?
J Justin. And you?
A I’m Anna Conde – the new boss. And ___ ___ ___ , I think you’ve got a _____.
Holly Ouch!

3. Justin
Anna Yes.
J
A On Monday.
J
A Just along the corridor. What do you do?
J
A How often do you check it?
J
A So what are you doing now?
J
A What’s the boss like?
J
A Really? What’s her name?
J
A Why do you call her that?
J
A Where does she come from?
J
A Hmm. And what’s your name?
J
A I’m Anna Conde – the new boss. And by the way, I think you’ve got a virus.
Holly

4. 2
People say it ____a lot in London, but the rain's much ___in Sydney.
London's _____, but the rain's ___. In Sydney, when it rains, it
____rains. But then it's ____. It's much ___ than London. Sunnier and
____ . The temperature in summer is often ___ than 40 degrees. The
most _____ months are January and February. But for me, hot's ____
than cold. When I left Australia it was ____ , and I ____ here on the
_____ day of winter. It was minus two. I wanted to ___ ___ on the
plane!

5. 3
A That's nice. I love the ___ ___.
B Mmm, yes.
A Where did you ____it?
B My ___ ____it to me. Because of the two ____. I'm
a _____.
A Oh. Where did he get it?
B He _____ it on a _____in Mexico.
A Mexico? Did you go ___ __ ?
B No, I didn't go. I just _____ the plate!
A Oh well. ____than ___.

6. A
B Mmm, yes.
A
B My boyfriend gave it to me. Because of the
two fish. I'm a Pisces.
A
B He bought it on a beach in Mexico.
A
B No, I didn't go. I just got the plate!
A

7. 4
A These ______ are great. Where did you _____ them?
B They were a _____ from my _____ . She went on a ___ trip in the Baltic and
she _____ St Petersburg.
A Wow.
B And she bought me these posters in a _____market.
A Does she _____ a lot?
B Yeah. Last year she _____ to Tunisia. She sent me this ____ ___ from there.
A Did she give you that camel ____ too?
B No. I _____ that in Egypt.
A Oh. When did you ____ to Egypt?
B Last _____ .
A Did you like it?
B Yeah, it was ____ .
A Did you buy _______ _____ there?
B No, ______ the rug.

8. A
B They were a present from my aunt. She went on a boat trip in the Baltic and
she visited St Petersburg.
A
B And she bought me these posters in a street market.
A
B Yeah. Last year she went to Tunisia. She sent me this camel postcard from
there.
A
B No. I bought that in Egypt.
A
B Last summer.
A
B Yeah, it was great.
A
B No, just the rug.

9. 5
Ben What are you doing at the _______ , Sarah?
Sarah I’m going _______ in Cornwall.
B Windsurfing? I didn’t know you were a ____________.
S Yeah. I could ____ when I was six. My uncle ______ me.
B Really? Can you surf too? ____ surfing, I _____ …
S No, I can’t. I tried it _____ , but I couldn’t ______ ___. What about
you? Do you do any water sports?
B Not really. I mean, I can swim and _____, but I prefer ____sports.
S What, like ____?
B Yeah, climbing. And mountain _____. And I can ____.
S Oh yeah? I never go to the mountains. I think I’d ___ ___. I can’t read
maps.
B You can’t ___ __ ?
S No, I’ve never ___ ____ at that. Don’t know why.

10. Ben What are you doing at the weekend, Sarah?
Sarah
B Windsurfing? I didn’t know you were a windsurfer.
S
B Really? Can you surf too? Normal surfing, I mean …
S
B Not really. I mean, I can swim and everything, but I prefer
mountain sports.
S
B Yeah, climbing. And mountain walking. And I can ski.
S
B You can’t read maps?
S

11. 6
Boy What shall we _____ ?
Girl What time _____ ____?
B Nearly eight o'clock.
G Let's see – we ____ ____the National Lottery …
B Oh no, boring! We haven't even got _____. What's on the
other _____?
G There's Mad House on TVC1.
B Oh yeah, cool, let's watch that. And what's ___ after it?
G A film _____ Anaconda.
B Nah, ____ that last year.
G Alright then, we ___ ___ Big Brother on channel 3.
B Big Brother? I'm your ____ ___!
G Yeah, right! So OK, _____ watch Big Brother.

12. Boy What shall we watch?
Girl
B Nearly eight o'clock.
G
B Oh no, boring! We haven't even got tickets. What's on the
other channels?
G
B Oh yeah, cool, let's watch that. And what's on after it?
G
B Nah, saw that last year.
G
B Big Brother? I'm your big brother!
G

13. 7
I'm really ____ 'cause um, I've got Mum and Dad coming to ____ for
the weekend. So you know, I'm trying to ____ the house, and I've
washed the ____ and _____ the bed for them and everything, and
____ , I've washed all the towels and um, I've cleaned the _____. But
there's still lots to do, I mean, I haven't started in the ____ yet. It's
really ____ and I haven't cleaned the ____ or the fridge and um, or the
_____ , and I haven't got time, you know, so … Yeah, and I'm really
busy ___ ___ too.

14. 8
My last job was in an _____ and I hated it. I ____ the boss, he was
_____, and you know, we weren't ____ to ____ personal phone calls or
anything. And he read all our emails, and it was ____ to drink coffee at
your desk. Also I hated the _____ ____, starting at nine and finishing at
seven ___the evening. But it was nice to earn a ____ every month, and
of course, there were _____ holidays. Um, yeah, and I enjoyed ___
with the others in the office, you know. We were good friends. Um, so
yeah, but it's still better being ____ ____ .

15. 9
Tina Oh no!
Bill What’s the ______ ?
T I’m so sorry, Bill, I’ve just ____ something ____ mistake.
B But why are you using _____ ?
T Well mine’s ____ , and I wanted to send a ____ ___, so …
B Uh huh … ?
T So I used yours, and um … oh, I’m really sorry!
B Well, what did you ___ ?
T I don’t know – just a file that was ____ . I thought it was mine.
Sorry Bill!
B Oh, never _____. It wasn’t _____ . Don’t worry about it.
T Are you sure?
B Yeah, no problem.
T OK, thanks. I’m really sorry ____ ____.

16. Tina Oh no!
Bill
T I’m so sorry, Bill, I’ve just deleted something by mistake.
B
T Well mine’s broken, and I wanted to send a quick email, so …
B
T So I used yours, and um … oh, I’m really sorry!
B
T I don’t know – just a file that was open. I thought it was mine. Sorry
Bill!
B
T Are you sure?
B
T OK, thanks. I’m really sorry about that.

17. 10
Zach What are you _____ ?
Jess I’m _____ it. I’m sorry, Zach. It _____ in the bath.
Z How did that _____ ?
J Well, I was having a bath and I _____ it. I’m really sorry …
Z Why are you sorry? It’s not _____.
J Well, _______…
Z What?
J Yes, it is yours.
Z But why were you using ______?
J Well, I haven’t got any _____ on mine.
Z So you were using mine – in the _____ !
J Yeah, I know, it was _____ . I’m sorry.
Z Oh well. Don’t worry. I hope it ____ works!

18. Zach What are you doing?
Jess
Z How did that happen?
J
Z Why are you sorry? It’s not mine.
J
Z What?
J
Z But why were you using mine?
J
Z So you were using mine – in the bath!
J
Z Oh well. Don’t worry. I hope it still works!

19. 11
Hi Jen
I'm sorry but I think I've sent you a ____ ____ mistake. I
opened an email ___ morning. I didn't know who sent it and
the ____ was just 'Good News!'. It had an ____ called
'Message from a Friend'. I opened it ____ thinking and it was
a _____. I think it went into my ____ ___and sent an email to
all my _____.
If you got an email from me, DON'T open the ____! If the virus
____ into your computer, it will go to all the people in your
address book.
I'm really sorry ____ this!
All the best
Paul

20. 12
Ben Hi Jess!
Jess
B I'm at the airport.
J
B Yes. I've just come through passport control.
I'm in the departure lounge.
J
B I've already bought your present.
J
B Aha! I'm not telling you!

21. 13
J Ben! Where are you?
B
J Yeah, I know. Have you collected your bags yet?
B
J Yeah, I arrived early. I've been here since three o'clock.
B
J I've already read the newspaper!
B
J Done.
B

22. 14
Dr Good morning, Mr Harker. You look well! Have you been ___ ____ ____ sun?
H No. I think I've got a ____.
Dr Oh, very nice! So, how do you ____ today?
H I don't feel very well. I've got a ____ __ and a head …
Dr Say 'Aaah!'
H Aaah!
Dr And are you still taking the _____ ?
H No, I stopped. They made me _____ ___ and …
Dr Good, good. And how's your _____ ? Is it getting any _____ ?
H It's worse. Now I'm _____ all over and I've got a ____ in the …
Dr Can you put this in your _____ ? Thanks. How's your mother?
H Mmm!
Dr Excellent!
H Doctor Stone …
Dr Yes, Mr Harker? What's the _____ ?
H I don't think you're listening to me. You ask a question and then you don't …
Dr Now, take these ____ every four ___and come back and see me next week.
H But …
Dr Next!

23. Dr Good morning, Mr Harker. You look well! Have you been out in the sun?
H
Dr Oh, very nice! So, how do you feel today?
H
Dr Say 'Aaah!'
H
Dr And are you still taking the pills?
H
Dr Good, good. And how's your backache? Is it getting any better?
H
Dr Can you put this in your mouth? Thanks. How's your mother?
H
Dr Excellent!
H
Dr Yes, Mr Harker? What's the matter?
H
Dr Now, take these pills every four hours and come back and see me next week.
H
Dr Next!

24. 15
Agnes Oooh, you look ____ ! What's the matter?
Brad I don't feel very well. I think I've got ____ .
A What are your _____ ?
B I've got a sore ____ and I'm aching ___ ____.
A Have you taken anything ____ ___ ?
B No.
A Here, ______ these pills.
B Flupast?
A Yes, Flupast. ______ two every four hours.
B OK, thanks!
A Get ____ ____ !
(later)
A Wow, you look ___ ___ better! How do you feel?
B I feel great! Flupast really works!
Presenter Flupast fights flu fast!
Read the instructions on the packet _____ . If your symptoms _____ , get _____ from
your doctor.

25. Agnes Oooh, you look terrible! What's the matter?
Brad
A What are your symptoms?
B
A Have you taken anything for it?
B
A Here, try these pills.
B
A Yes, Flupast. Take two every four hours.
B
A Get well soon!
(later)
A Wow, you look a lot better! How do you feel?
B
Presenter

26. 16
A Hmm, yeah, that's a difficult problem. Umm … You could ___
to think about it, you know. Why don't you ____ him to give you ____
____?
B Yeah, umm …
C I think you should just ____ to do it. I ____ you're too young,
and what about your _____ and everything?
B No, but he's _____ nice, and I don't want to _____ his feelings.
C Yes, but he ______ try to ____ your feelings too.
B Yeah, I know.
C And why does he want to ____ ____, anyway?
B I don't know, ____ he thinks I want to _____ _____ .
A Anyway, you shouldn't _____ to marry him if you don't want
to, I _____ , it's a very _____ ____.

27. A Hmm, yeah, that's a difficult problem. Umm … You could
promise to think about it, you know. Why don't you ask him to give
you more time?
B
C I think you should just refuse to do it. I mean you're too young,
and what about your career and everything?
B
C Yes, but he should try to understand your feelings too.
B
C And why does he want to get married, anyway?
B
A Anyway, you shouldn't agree to marry him if you don't want to,
I mean, it's a very important step.

28. 17
Man Excuse me, would you ____ ____ your bag?
Woman Oh yes, of course. I'll just move it ___ ____ ___ way …
M Thanks … Um, sorry, would you ____ ___ seats? I like ____ ___ of the
window. If I don’t, I feel ______.
W Well, um … OK. I’m only _____, so …
M Thanks. Sorry, would you ____ ____ me get _____. I need to go to
the ___.
W What? Oh, um, OK, I’ll let _____ ____ …
M Thanks. Sorry _____ _____ . Is this your newspaper?
W Yes.
M Could I ______ it?
W Yes, ____ ____. I’ve finished.
M It’s a _____ ____ in here. Could you ____ the window?
W It’s closed _____.
M Oh. Would you _____ _____ me your coat?
W But I’m ______ it!
M That’s OK. I don’t _____. It’ll be warm!

29. Man
Woman Oh yes, of course. I'll just move it out of the way …
M
W Well, um … OK. I’m only reading, so …
M
W What? Oh, um, OK, I’ll let you out …
M
W Yes.
M
W Yes, go ahead. I’ve finished.
M
W It’s closed already.
M
W But I’m wearing it!
M

30. 18
A There's a ____ ___ in India called Holi, and it's really ___.
B Oh yeah? Why? What do they ____ ?
A Well, there's a special day and everybody ___ ___ into the streets, and they
go ____, throwing ____ ____over everyone.
B What, like ____or something?
A Something like that, yeah, and _____ ___, and they throw ____full of water
too.
B Sounds ____.
A Messy, but very ____ , you know, everything's ____ in colour, and it's all
____ your face and in your ___and everything.
B Uh huh. What ____!

31. 18
A
B Oh yeah? Why? What do they do?
A
B What, like paint or something?
A
B Sounds messy.
A
B Uh huh. What fun!

32. 19
OK, well, ____ ___ all you have to ___some
eggs. Then ____ them in some cold water, ___
them, and ____ them ___ pieces. Next, cut
some ___ and a few other salad ____. ____
some small tomatoes, a few ____ of tuna, and
the ____ egg. ____ it all ___ and add a few black
____ . Finally ____ a little olive oil over ___ ___.

33. 20
Gavin Nice ____ Jeff! Everybody's looking at it, have you ______?
Jeff Well, that's because it's ____ ____ in the sales.
G No, but it's really nice. Very ___ . And the jacket's a really good
____.
J Thanks. Don't you think the trousers are too ___?
G They're ____ short, yes, but long ____. And I love the colour. It
really ____ you.
J Thanks. What do you think of the _____ ?
G Well, the colour's a _____ _____ , perhaps …
J Oh, I ____ like it … Hey, quiet … somebody's _____.
G You see! She looked at you.
J What, the woman in the _____ ___ ? I thought she looked at
you.
G Me? Oh no! I haven't got _____on!

34. Gavin Nice suit Jeff! Everybody's looking at it, have you noticed?
Jeff
G No, but it's really nice. Very smart. And the jacket's a really
good fit.
J
G They're quite short, yes, but long enough. And I love the
colour. It really suits you.
J
G Well, the colour's a bit bright, perhaps …
J
G You see! She looked at you.
J
G Me? Oh no! I haven't got anything on!