DİYALOG SORULARI

1.
George:  Would you have a look at the report I'm writing some time?
Thomas: .........
George:  Actually, I haven't quite finished it. Would this afternoon suit you?
Thomas: That'll be fine. Just let me know when it's ready.

A) Of course. What do you want me to do for you?
B) I can't do them now because I'm rather busy.
C) That must be very important for you, if you ask me that.
D) Sure. I'll read it through now if you like.
E) What is the topic of the report you're writing?

2.
Colette:   ..........
Amanda: It certainly has. Why don't we go out for coffee today?
Colette: That sounds great. Where shall we meet?
Amanda: Why don't I come to your office at about five?

A) There's so much gossip I'd like to tell you.
B) The phone just hasn't stopped ringing today.
C) The office staff are all working very hard.
D) It's been ages since we last saw each other.
E) There's a lovely little coffee shop near here.

3.
Will: I'm thinking of taking a computer course.
Ben: Really? I thought you'd just done one.
Will: ..........
Ben: Oh, I see. So now you want to further increase your knowledge of computers.

A) Really, what I all need is to do some more practice on my own computer.
B) I thought about them, but I didn't do anything.
C) I would, but I just haven't got the time to spare.
D) What makes you think I would have done that?
E) I did, but that was a very basic course for beginners.

4.
Charles: I heard that you're taking your car to Glasgow this weekend.
Betty:  Yes. I'm leaving after work on Friday.
Charles:  .........
Betty: Okay. I'd also appreciate having someone to share the driving with.

A) Really? What day do you plan to come back to London?
B) Great! What time do you finish? I'm done at five o'clock.
C) Would it be possible for you to take this letter with you?
D) Are you sure that you know the best way to get there?
E) Can I come along if I help out with the cost of the petrol?

5.
Kim:   Hi, Mum. I'm at the shop now. They haven't got any red peppers.
Mum: .........
Kim: Okay, I'll get them instead. Do we need anything else?
Mum: Yeah. Could you pick up a head of lettuce as well?

A) Well, then I can't make a salad. Why don't we eat out?
B) That's not a problem. The green ones will do just fine.
C) Then perhaps you should try the greengrocer's in town.
D) Really? What other colours have they got in stock?
E) I don't actually need them. I'll use what I've got here.

6.
Receptionist: Good morning. St Mark's Books. How can I help you?
Caller: Would you happen to have the Lonely Planet Guide to Peru?
Receptionist: .........
Caller: Could you please put it aside for me to come in and have a look at it?

A) No. Why don't you try the travel book shop in Montague Street?
B) Why should we? Peru is all the way on the other side of the world.
C) It's a lovely country, isn't it? I went there myself a few years ago.
D) No, I'm sorry, we're out. We have got the Rough Guide though.
E) Sorry, we've sold out. What do you think about going to Brazil?

7.
Minette: I've just seen Joan Harrison. Do you remember her?
Alfred:  ..........
Minette: Yes, she did, I'd forgotten that.
Alfred: I seem to remember that all those children were very intelligent.

A) I think so. She was a tall girl, with beautiful long brown hair.
B) I don't think I do, unless she was the girl with the big dog.
C) Yes, of course. She had three younger brothers at my school.
D) Yes, I saw Joan Harrison last week at my school reunion.
E) Oh, I know her. She's married and has two little boys now.

8.
Deidre: ...........
Alison: It should be, but it's new, isn't it?
Deidre: Yes, I bought it a few days ago, so I haven't washed it yet.
Alison:  I'd do it by hand then. You don't want the colour to run.

A) In this poor light I can't tell whether this skirt is dark grey or black.
B) These trousers won't shrink if I wash them in hot water, will they?
C) Do you think this blouse will be okay if I wash it in the machine?
D) I should wash this dress because I want to wear it to the party.
E) Woollen garments should be washed by hand in warm, soapy water.

9.
Theresa: I didn't expect to see you here. I thought you had decided not to come.
Susan:     .........
Theresa: Well, I'm glad you did, and I hope you enjoy yourself.
Susan: Thanks a lot. I'm sure I will.

A) I wouldn't have missed this opportunity to see my friends.
B) I was tired, so I wasn't going to, but I changed my mind.
C) Unfortunately I can't because I'm feeling a little ill today.
D) I don't feel well, actually, but I didn't want to stay at home alone.
E) Neither did I, but there are a few things I need to discuss.

10.
Megan: I'm going to clean all the windows in the house today.
Robert: Is there anything I can do to help?
Megan: .........
Robert: I'll look in the garage. It should be there.

A) If you do the back windows, I'll do the ones in the front.
B) Please take this bucket and fill it with soapy water for me.
C) If any of the windows are really dirty, you could clean them.
D) It would be most helpful if you just kept out of my way.
E) If you could find the ladder for me, I'd be very grateful.

11.
Maurice: What are you doing for the summer holiday?
Ian:          .......
Maurice: What a bore! I'm going to the south of France to soak up the sun.
Ian:          It must be nice if you can afford it.

A) I've got a job lined up as an accountant's assistant.
B) I'm not really sure because there are so many options.
C) I've got a job teaching sailing in Hawaii so that I can combine work and play.
D) I was thinking of doing some surfing in Bali.
E) Haven't you heard? Elise and I are getting married.

12.
Boss: Where do you think you're going?
Alex:  Well, I've finished my report, so I thought I'd go to lunch early.
Boss: .......
Alex:  Okay, I'll get back to my desk.

A) That's great. You've done a good job and take the rest of the day off.
B) I think you had better come to my office for a little chat.
C) I'd rather you waited until the scheduled hour as we may get calls in the meantime.
D) Have you tried the new Italian place around the corner?
E) Wait a minute and I'll go with you.

13.
Marilyn: Can you recommend a good hairdresser?
Cindy:     .......
Marilyn: It's not so bad. I think orange suits you.
Cindy:   You must be joking.

A) Why don't you try "Pierre's" on Main Street?
B) Mine has been doing a fantastic job on me recently.
C) How do you like my new outfit?
D) Perhaps I can if you tell me exactly what you need.
E) I'm afraid I can't! Look at what mine did to me!

14.
Will: Haven't you done the wash yet, Mum? I haven't got anything to wear to the party tonight.
Mother: If you were in such a hurry, you could have helped out.
Will:  .......
Mother: Not in today's world, young man!

A) Okay, where's the soap powder?
B) None of my clean clothes are in fashion.
C) If you had told me you were so busy, I would have.
D) But that's the kind of work only women do!
E) It's still not too late if you start right now.

15.
David:   Can you recommend a good mechanic?
James:   If you want some work done on your car, I can do it for you myself.
David:   ........
James:  Of course not. Working on cars is my hobby.

A) Can you do it by tomorrow?
B) Are you sure you don't mind?
C) Are you any good at it?
D) How do I know I can trust you to do a good job?
E) Where did you learn how to fix cars?

16.
Winston:  Have you seen Brian recently?
Brad:       .........
Winston: Is he going to be all right?
Brad:       Apparently, it is still too soon to tell.

A) He was rushed to the hospital for an emergency operation last week.
B) He's been on holiday for the past three weeks.
C) He and Julie are still on their honeymoon.
D) No. In fact, I was just going to ask you what had become of him.
E) Which Brian? Do you mean the one in the sales department?

17.
Sarah:  Sorry to have phoned you so late. Did I wake you up?
Irene:    No, but it is after midnight.
Sarah:  .........
Irene:    Really! Go ahead then.

A) Oh, mine is showing just a little past midnight!
B) I know, but when you hear my gossip, you'll be glad I phoned.
C) It wasn't really important, so I'll call you back tomorrow.
D) Why are you still up then?
E) Oh, I'm sorry. I think I have the wrong number.

18.
Irving: What can I do for you Sir?
Customer:   .......
Irving:     Would you like a wash and blow dry?
Customer: Not today, thanks. I'm in a hurry.

A) A burger, French fries and a Cola, please.
B) Have you got any winter jackets in my size?
C) I'd like this film developed as quickly as possible.
D) I bought this radio here, and it doesn't work.
E) Take a bit off the back and sides, but leave the top alone.

19.
Antoine: I haven't seen your husband for a long time.
Bertha:   He works in Ankara now.
Antoine: .........
Bertha:   Of course not! The kids didn't want to change schools, so I stay here with them, and he comes home for weekends.

A) I hope he has a good job.
B) You two haven't broken up, have you?
C) You must hate being on your own now.
D) He got sacked from his last job, didn't he?
E) Why didn't you go with him?

20.
Dorothy: I've heard you got an exciting new job.
Jane:       That's right. I'll be in England for two years, then Canada for another two.
Dorothy:  .........
Jane:        I'm sure you will—just keep trying.

A) That's a long time. Aren't you going to get homesick?
B) I'll be looking forward to hearing about your experiences.  
C) I was in England last year and hated it.
D) You're so lucky. I've never been out of the country
E) I wish I could find a job like that.

21.
Bruce: Are you feeling better? I heard you were ill.
Brian:    .......
Bruce:   It must have been a relief to find out.
Brian:    It certainly was. I was really worried for a while.

A) It was just a cold. I didn't even take a day off work.
B) Not really. I think I'd better see a doctor.
C) I've had some tests done and will get the results next week.
D) I had to have a tumour removed, but it was not cancerous.
E) I thought it was just flu, but it turned out to be something far more serious.

22.
Suzanne:    Have you heard any news about Peter?
Michelle:   I talked to his father yesterday. He's had a great year and should be home next week.
Suzanne:    .......
Michelle:   It should be, after studying in Paris for a year.

A) I'm sure his French must be almost perfect.
B) Do you think he found a French girlfriend?
C) He's lucky that his father paid for his year abroad.
D) I'll bet he made a lot of money.
E) He should be rich by this time, don't you think?

23.
Bruno: That looks absolutely delicious.
Clare:    ........
Bruno: Not even just to see if it tastes okay?
Clare:   Absolutely not! Go and set the table.

A) It does, but I'm not sure how it is going to taste.
B) I'm glad it came out better than the last time I made it.
C) Try a bit and see if I got the seasoning right.
D) Don't you dare touch it until the guests arrive.
E) I'm sure it would have been better if I'd had the proper ingredients.

24.
Bill:      What's Jenny been doing since she had the twins?
Steve:  She's been so busy taking care of them that she hasn't been able to consider going back to work.
Bill:      .........
Steve:  Surprisingly enough, she says it is far more satisfying than working.

A) Oh well, she never liked working very much anyway.
B) It must be tough making ends meet with two extra mouths to feed and one less salary.
C) She always said that motherhood was her real aim in life.
D) It's a good thing she has her mother to help her out.
E) How is she taking it? She was really into her career.

25.
Phil:   I really hate commuting by bus.
Sean:  .........
Phil:   Wouldn't it take longer?
Sean:  Not much, and the exercise would be good for you.

A) You should get a job closer to home.
B) A lot of people work from home now with a fax and modem.
C) Why don't you get a bicycle?
D) You could move to within walking distance of your job.
E) At least you should get your company to pay your fares.

26.
Sid:    What do you think of the government's new economic policy?
Rich:  I don't take any interest in politics.
Sid:    .......
Rich:  Maybe you had better explain it to me then.

A) But don't you realise that this could effect your salary and your standard of living?
B) I'm the same way. The only part of the paper I read is the sports section.
C) That's right. The politicians will do just what they "want no matter what we think.
D) I suppose that is the most sensible attitude.
E) I have to because I am a government economist.

27.
Kathy: .......
Grace: Do you mean the Wallensteins?
Kathy: Maybe. I'm not sure if I ever knew their name. I just remember that they had six kids.
Grace: Yeah, that's them. Well, the parents moved to Florida and the kids are all married now.

A) Do you know the name of that big supermarket near the train station?
B) What ever happened to those people whose children you used to baby-sit?
C) I met an old friend of yours while I was on holiday in the Bahamas.
D) Who's your professor for the Victorian English Literature class this term?
E) Do you remember if anyone named Wallenstein worked in this office?

28.
Paul: What's the best way to get to your house from the airport?
Joel: ........
Paul: If I took the bus, how would I know which one to get on and when to get off it?
Joel: Actually, if you don't mind waiting until I get off work, I could pick you up myself.

A) Well, a taxi is quick but expensive, the train is slow but cheap and there is a bus.
B) Why don't you take the number 6 bus to the Market Street stop and call from there?
C) That depends on which airport you're coming in to. Which one did you say it was?
D) Since I've got a lot of money on me. I'll take a taxi and see you this evening.
E) I didn't know that you were flying. I thought you were coming here by bus.

29.
Manny: I remember when we were kids, there was no such thing as TV.
Moe:      We didn't have computers or video games, either.
Manny: ........
Moe:      You're right. Life definitely was better in the good old days.

A) It was truly miserable. I remember being bored all summer.
B) On the other hand, many of us lost our fathers in the Civil War.
C) Speak for yourself. My family got our first TV when 1 was seven.
D) I really wish I was a kid today — everything is just so exciting.
E) I think things were less complicated and being a child was easier.


30.
Lisa:    .......
Anna: That's a great idea. Shall we go and have something to eat first?
Lisa:    All right. Let's meet in front of the station at about seven and then decide where to go.
Anna:   Okay. I'll see you there at seven.

A) Wouldn't it be nice to go out and have dinner together?
B) Are you doing anything this evening or are you free?
C) I really need to go to the gym and work out for a few hours.
D) Why don't we go and see a movie together this evening?
E) I'm having a few people round to my house to watch videos.

31.
Martin:   How would you like to go out for a nice steak dinner?
Corrina:  ........
Martin:   I guess that means you're not interested. What do you think of Chinese food?
Corrina:  I love it. I know a new place that's just opened in the High Street.

A) Actually, I'm not at all hungry. Maybe we can go out some other time.
B) Sure, I'd love to as long as you're paying. I'm penniless until pay-day..
C) I can't think of anything worse — I've been a vegetarian for fifteen years.
D) I can't possibly tonight because I've got to work until eleven o'clock.
E) To be honest, I think some Chinese food would be much more to my liking.

32.
Alberto:   I'm looking for one of those things that you use to clean your teeth.
Sales Clerk:  ........
Alberto:      Oh, that's what they're called. Where can I find them?
Sales Clerk:  They're in aisle 17, with all of the other dental products.

A) Of course. What kind of toothpaste do you want, mint or regular?
B) Why would you want to do that? Wouldn't it be better to brush them?
C) Well, the nearest dentist to here is Dr Kushner, in the town centre.
D) Sorry, but I'm afraid we don't sell that sort of thing in this shop.
E) I assume that what you're looking for is a toothbrush, isn't it?

33.
Florence:   So, what did you think of today's physics lecture?
Rachel:      I've never been so bored in my life — I could barely stay awake.
Florence:   .......
Rachel:      I guess you've got a point. It's just that I'm simply not interested in science.

A) Really? I found it fascinating! Maybe your problem is that you didn't understand it.
B) Nor could I. In fact, I didn't wake up until the lecture hall was nearly empty.
C) If you want, you can skip next week's lecture and I'll let you copy the notes I take.
D) I know. I don't understand why we have to take these science classes anyway.
E) Why don't we make an appointment with the professor and ask him to be more interesting?

34.
Hank:   .......
Carl:     No, and I don't want to. I find that sort of thing particularly offensive.
Hank:   You're such a bore — you just don't have a sense of humour.
Carl:    Maybe that's true, but at least, I'm not helping to spread racist stereotypes.

A) Did you read the article in the paper about that company that was fined for discrimination?
B) Have you heard the joke about the Canadian who got lost trying to find the shower?
C) Do you know how many people were killed in the race riots in Chicago in the 1960s?
D) Would you be angry if the company hired a foreigner to be your new supervisor?
E) Are you interested in watching a television programme about slavery in the Arab world?

35.
Titus:     I just can't understand why Paul hasn't called.
Dennis: Maybe he's simply been too busy to get to a phone.
Titus:     ......
Dennis: Has he? Well, in that case, you're right. He should have rung us by now.

A) I guess you're right. I know he has a lot to do at work this week.
B) I don't care. He promised to call at six and it's nearly seven o'clock.
C) I find that really hard to believe as he's got his own mobile phone.
D) I seriously doubt that. He does work for the phone company after all.
E) I hope he calls soon, or he'll have to find his own way to the concert.

36.
Miriam: ……..
Beth: Normally I wouldn't, but I really need you to finish those reports.
Miriam: I've done them already. They're sitting on your desk next to the phone.
Beth: Oh, I hadn't noticed them. Okay then, I see no reason why not.

A) Would you like me to buy you something cold to drink at the shop?
B) Would you mind if I left work at four o'clock instead of at five today?
C) If you were me, would you apply for that new management position?
D) What would you say if I told you those reports are due in ten minutes?
E) Would you happen to know where Tina keeps the old sales reports?