II. Make up dialogues following the models given below.

I

A You must have some more chicken.

B No, thanks. I’m supposed to be slimming.

A Can’t I tempt you?

B Well, maybe I could manage a very small piece.

A Wouldn’t you like to finish up the omelette?

B No, really, thank you. I just couldn’t eat any more.

A Come on, now. Surely you can manage it.

B No, thank you, really. I must have put on pounds as it is.

A Another piece of meat pie?

B No, thanks, really. I’m on a diet.

A Please do. You’ve hardly eaten anything.

B It’s delicious, but I don’t think I ought to.

A Do have the rest of the mashed potatoes.

B No, thank you. I’ve had too much already.

A Just take it to please me.

B OK, but only a small piece or I won’t have room for any pudding.

A Would you care for a cup of tea?

B Only if you’re having one.

A Do you take milk, sugar?

A How about a nice cup of tea before you go?

B Yes, I’d love one.

A How do you like it?

B A strong one with three spoons for me, please.

A I expect you could do with a cup of tea, couldn’t you?

B I’d rather have a cup of coffee, if you don’t mind.

A Milk and sugar?

B A milky one without sugar, please.

A Would you like a cup of tea?

B Only if it’s not too much trouble.

A Do you like it with milk and sugar?

B Not too much milk and just half a spoonful, please.

II.

1. - I am going to have breakfast. Will you join me?

- With pleasure. I am hungry too. I haven’t had breakfast yet.

- Good.

2. - Will you have a cup of coffee with me?

- Willingly.

- White or black?

- White, please, and two lumps of sugar.

- Here you are.

- Thanks.

3. - How do you find the coffee?

- It’s really nice. I like black coffee. It cheers me up.

- Would you like another cup?

- No more, thank you.

4. - Sit down to dinner.

- Willingly, I am hungry.

- How do you find the soup?

- Not bad, but there isn’t enough salt in it. Will you pass me the salt,

please.

- Here it is.

- Thanks.

5. - Help yourself to the salad, please.

- Thank you. It tastes good. I like it.

- Take some more cake. It’s delicious.

- No, thank you. It’s really delicious but I’ve had enough.

6. - Now here we are in the canteen. What are you taking?

- Let me see. Soup, roast beef, a sweet pie, some salad, fruit for dessert.

- I see, you are a very good eater.

- So I am. And I’m getting stout.

- You mustn’t eat so much.

- I know I mustn’t, but I can’t help it.

III

Nick: I say, mum, I’m terribly hungry. I haven’t had a thing all day. I could do with a snack.

Mother: Why, you’re just in time for dinner.

Nick: No soup for me. I’d rather have beefsteak.

Mother: Are you quite sure you wouldn’t like some soup? It tastes all right.

Nick: There is nothing like steak and chips. I’ll go and wash my hands.

Mother: How’s the steak? I’m afraid it’s underdone.

Nick: Oh, it’s done to a turn, just to my liking. I don’t like meat overdone. May I have another helping of chips?

Mother: Yes, certainly. Hand me your plate, please, and help yourself to the salad. Just to see how it tastes.

Nick: Oh, it’s delicious.

Mother: Shall I put some mustard on your steak?

Nick: No, thanks, I don’t care for mustard. I’d rather take a spoonful of sauce. Pass me the sauce, please.

Mother: Here you are. Oh, isn’t there a smell of something burning?

Nick: So there is.

Mother: I’ve left the layer-cake in the oven.

Nick: For goodness’ sake get it out quickly.

Mother (coming back): Oh, Nick! How awkward of you to have spilt the sauce over the table-cloth. Get a paper napkin from the sideboard and cover it up.

Nick: I’m terribly sorry. I was quite upset about my favourite cake getting spoiled.

Mother: Don’t worry. Here it is, brown and crisp on the outside. What will you have, tea or coffee?

Nick: A cup of coffee.

Mother: Any milk? Shall I put butter on your bread?

Nick: No, thanks. I can’t see the sugar-basin.

Mother: It’s behind the bread-plate. Have a better look.

Nick: I’m afraid it’s the salt-cellar.

Mother: So it is. In my hurry I must have left it in the dresser.

Nick: It’s all right. I’ll get it myself.

Mother: Help yourself to the cake. There’s nothing else to follow.

Nick: I’ve had a delicious meal.

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