Advert A is an advert for a hot dog eating contest in New York and advert В is an advert for an ostrich festival in Arizona.
I would like to go to the hot dog eating contest because I love hot dogs and would like to take part in the competition.
I would like to go to the hot dog eating contest because I love hot dogs and would like to take part in the competition.
The dialogue is about inviting a friend to an event (a hot dog eating contest).
Give me a moment to think – Let me see
No kidding! – That’s unbelievable!
What’s it like? – So what’s it all about?
I had a great time – I really enjoyed myself.
I ‘m not really sure – I don’t know
Why don’t you come with me? – So would you like to
come with me? – Oh, come on, it’ll be fun.
I ‘ve never heard of this – What on earth is that?
No kidding! – That’s unbelievable!
What’s it like? – So what’s it all about?
I had a great time – I really enjoyed myself.
I ‘m not really sure – I don’t know
Why don’t you come with me? – So would you like to
come with me? – Oh, come on, it’ll be fun.
I ‘ve never heard of this – What on earth is that?
a)
Phrases that show hesitation: Erm … Oh … well …, Hmm…
b)
A: Shall we go to the cockroach race tomorrow?
B: Oh… well.., I don’t know.
A: Do you want to watch the hamburger eating contest tonight, Bob?
B: Let me see. Erm… I’m not sure yet.
A: How about going to the bug eating festival next weekend?
B: Hmm… let me think about that.
Phrases that show hesitation: Erm … Oh … well …, Hmm…
b)
A: Shall we go to the cockroach race tomorrow?
B: Oh… well.., I don’t know.
A: Do you want to watch the hamburger eating contest tonight, Bob?
B: Let me see. Erm… I’m not sure yet.
A: How about going to the bug eating festival next weekend?
B: Hmm… let me think about that.
A: Hey, Richard, are you doing anything next Sunday morning?
B: Let me see… erm… I don’t think so. Why?
A: Well, I’m thinking of going to the Chandler Ostrich Festival.
B: To what? What on earth is that?
A: I know it sounds crazy! It’s a famous festival which takes place each year in March.
В: So, what’s it all about?
A: Well… people can see, pet and ride ostriches. They can even buy and eat them!
B: That’s unbelievable!
A: I know. I went last year and I really enjoyed myself. There were some great performers before the show like clowns and marching bands. So, would you like to come with me?
B: Hmm… I don’t know.
A: Oh, come on, it’ll be fun! It’s only $7 and the food is great.
B: Well… OK then, why not?
A: That’s great. I’ll call you on Saturday to make the arrangements, then.
B: OK, I’ll speak to you then.
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B: Let me see… erm… I don’t think so. Why?
A: Well, I’m thinking of going to the Chandler Ostrich Festival.
B: To what? What on earth is that?
A: I know it sounds crazy! It’s a famous festival which takes place each year in March.
В: So, what’s it all about?
A: Well… people can see, pet and ride ostriches. They can even buy and eat them!
B: That’s unbelievable!
A: I know. I went last year and I really enjoyed myself. There were some great performers before the show like clowns and marching bands. So, would you like to come with me?
B: Hmm… I don’t know.
A: Oh, come on, it’ll be fun! It’s only $7 and the food is great.
B: Well… OK then, why not?
A: That’s great. I’ll call you on Saturday to make the arrangements, then.
B: OK, I’ll speak to you then.