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IX Lesson 10 function Being Polite Listening (tapescript)

1. A: I’m sorry I’m late. The traffic is bad today.

B: Don’t worry. Come and sit down. We’re on page 25.

2. A: Excuse me.

B: Yes?

A: Do you have a dictionary?

B: I’m sorry, I don’t. It’s at home.

A: That’s OK.

3. A: It’s very hot in here. Can I open the window?

B: Really? I’m quite cold.

A: OK. It doesn’t matter.

4. A: Excuse me!

B: Can I help you?

A: Can I have a film for my camera?

B: How many exposures?

A: Pardon?

B: How many exposures?

A: What does ‘exposures’ mean?

B: How any pictures? 24? 36? 40?

A: Ah! Now I understand! 40, please.