Exercise 2:Instructions as above.
- Let me lend a hand.
- How’s it going?
- How should I know?
- I’m a bit tied up for the time being.
- I’m going to give it all I’ve got.
- Is it any wonder?
- Oh, I’m used to it.
- Sure. Why not?
- What a drag!
- What do you have in mind?
- You bet!
- You’re out of luck.
1.
A. Can I have a look at your essay to get a few ideas?
B. _____________________________________
A. Thanks. I’ll do the same for you next time.
2.
A. I’m working really hard for my exam at the moment.
B. _____________________________________
A. Oh, not bad. I’m fairly confident of passing.
3.
A. Where’s Murai today?
B. _____________________________________
A. Don’t be like that. I was only asking.
4.
A. We need to finish this assignment by Monday. There goes our weekend.
B. _____________________________________
A. I know, but we’ll make up for it next weekend.
5.
A. Want to come to the concert tonight?
B . _____________________________________
A. That’s great. I’ll go and get us some tickets.
6.
A. Do you think you’ll pass your exams?
B. _____________________________________
A. That’s the spirit! Well, good luck.
7.
A. Do you find it difficult getting up at 6 o’clock every morning?
B. _____________________________________
A. I suppose you must be. You’ve been doing it for so long.
8.
A. We’re thinking of doing something to celebrate the end of the semester.
B. _____________________________________
A. I’m not sure, really. Perhaps a barbecue, or something like that.
9.
A. Are there any tickets left for tonight’s show?
B. _____________________________________
A. I thought so. Oh well, never mind.
10.
A. I have to get the hall ready for tonight’s lecture.
B. _____________________________________
A. That’s really kind of you.
11.
A. I was wondering if you could help me with my assignment.
B. _____________________________________
A. Yes, I thought you might be a bit busy right now.
12.
A. Poor Sarah failed to get a good grade in her TOEFL once again.
B. _____________________________________
A. Right. She never seems to do any preparation for it.
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