1) Tom Wilson was an explorer who usually visited every country in the world. His most exciting adventure was 5 years ago when he was 40 and went to the Congo jungle with a group of explorers. Today he is giving an interview about that experience but is nervous about being on TV.
2) The customer is looking for a t-shirt for her husband who is a large size. The sales assistant shows her a blue t-shirt which she likes but it only comes in beige. The customer asks to see other options.
1) Tom Wilson was an explorer who usually visited every country in the world. His most exciting adventure was 5 years ago when he was 40 and went to the Congo jungle with a group of explorers. Today he is giving an interview about that experience but is nervous about being on TV.
2) The customer is looking for a t-shirt for her husband who is a large size. The sales assistant shows her a blue t-shirt which she likes but it only comes in beige. The customer asks to see other options.
1) Tom Wilson was an explorer who usually visited every country in the world. His most exciting adventure was 5 years ago when he was 40 and went to the Congo jungle with a group of explorers. Today he is giving an interview about that experience but is nervous about being on TV.
2) The customer is looking for a t-shirt for her husband who is a large size. The sales assistant shows her a blue t-shirt which she likes but it only comes in beige. The customer asks to see other options.
1. Read the following text and put the verbs into the correct tense:
Tom Wilson .....................(be) an explorer and he usually
……………………………………(visit) every country in the world. The most exciting adventure he ……………………………. (have) was 5 years ago when he ……. …………………… (be) 40 and ……………………………(go) to the Congo jungle. On that occasion he ……………………………. (not be) alone, he was with a group of explorers. Today, he …………………………. (give) an interview for a famous TV channel about that experience. He ………………….. (not be) relaxed because he usually …………………….. (get) very nervous when he is on TV. His brother John is also his best friend. He often …………………………. (accompany) him to every important meeting. But today he is not with Tom because he ……………………. (not /always/ get) permission to leave his job before 8 pm. During the interview Tom spoke about different things. At the moment, he …………………………….. (not travel) because two weeks ago he ………………………….. (have) an accident. He ……..………………….. (fall off) his bike because the bike ………………… (not have) good wheels and, unfortunately, he ………………………. (break) his leg. Now, he ……..…............... (not make) too much effort until his leg gets well. But he is usually very optimistic and he ……………………………..(think) he is going to recover soon.
2. Read the conversation between a customer and a sales assistant and
complete the dialogue:
Sales assistant: Good morning, …………………………………………………………….?
Customer: Yes, please. I am looking for a t-shirt. Sales assistant: Sure! …………………………………………………………………….? Customer: No, it isn’t for me. Actually it is for my husband. Sales assistant: Oh, I see. …………………………………………………………………? Customer: He is Large. Sales assistant: Here you are! ……………………………………………………………? Customer. Yes, I like it very much, but I think this is not exactly the colour. ………………………………………………………………………………………………..? Sales assistant. No, I’m afraid this is the only colour we have. But, look, beige is very trendy. Customer: Yes, I know, but he often wears blue. Sales assistant: Ok. ……………………………………………………………………..? Customer: Yes, please. …………………………………………………………………….? Sales assistant: Sure! We have a lovely pink t-shirt for you. ……………………………………………………………………………………..? Customer: I’m extra-large. Sales assistant: Great. Here you are. Customer: Oh, it’s beautiful! ……………………………………………………………………………? Sales assistant: It’s $14, 50 Customer: Great! I’ll……………………………. it. ………………………………………………………? Sales assistant: Yes, we do. We receive all credit cards. Customer: Fine, here you are! Sales assistant: Thanks. Enjoy your t-shirt! Customer: Thanks! Have a nice day. Sales assistant: You too! Bye bye! Customer: Bye!!!