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village that has no political representation in an election.
11. Ulster is:
(a) Another name for the Republic of Ireland, used especially by Irish nationalists. (b) Another name
for Northern Ireland, used especially by Irish unionists.
12. V.A.T. is:
(a) A tax on goods and services (Value Added Tax). (b) A famous sporting trophy for which universities compete
(The Varsity Association Trophy)
13. A vicar is:
(a) A public protest against government action. (b) A priest in the Church of England.
14. Wellies are:
(a) People who cannot decide who to vote for in an election (from the word "Well& "). (b) Rubber boots
(properly called Wellingtons) which do not let water in.
15. A whip is:
(a) Someone in a political party whose job is to make certain that other members go where they are needed
and vote in the correct way. (b) A member of a political party who rebels against that party or one of its
policies.
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Utilities and services
Choose the best word or phrase to complete sentences 1 18. In some cases, more than
one answer may be possible, and in some cases the answer depends on certain situations.
1. Water that is piped into your home is safe / unsafe to drink.
2. Water bills must be paid once a year / twice a year / in ten instalments throughout the year.
3. The amount you pay for your water depends on the size of your property / the amount of
water you use.
4. If you receive housing benefit from your local social security office, the cost of water bills is
included in it / it does not cover the cost of water bills.
5. Electricity is supplied to UK households at 240 / 300 volts.
6. All / most UK homes are supplied with gas.
7. Electricity and gas are all supplied by the same company / different companies.
8. Transco is the name of the organisation that supplies gas / electricity across the network to
providers.
9. Most land-line telephone services in the UK are provided by Vodafone / British Telecom.
10. In an emergency (for example, if you need the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade), the
telephone number to call is 112 / 999.
11. Refuse (household rubbish) is collected from outside people's homes once / twice a week.
12. It is possible / not possible to leave items such as glass and paper outside your house to be
collected for recycling.
13. You can / cannot leave large items such as refrigerators, televisions, etc, for refuse collection.
14. Everybody in the UK must pay a property tax which is used to pay for local government services. This
is called a council / poll tax.
15. This tax must be paid once a year / twice a year / in ten instalments throughout the year.
16. If you buy a property using a mortgage, the mortgage provider will insist that you have a full-time
job / a partner (eg, a husband or wife) / household insurance.
17. If someone lives in a council-owned property and creates excessive problems for his / her
neighbours, he / she can be taken to court and fined / evicted from his or her property.
18. If you live in a private property and are having problems with your neighbours, the best thing to do
in the first instance is try to talk to your neighbour about it / call the police.
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Where are they?
Exercise 1: Look at these conversations, and complete each one with words or expressions
from the box. Then decide where the speakers are in each case.
bar cashback change checked in circle fare half housekeeping luggage
matinee meter mini bar packing peak performance PIN pints platform
reception return room service round snacks stage yourself
1.
Speaker 1: Here we are, mate. Town centre. That's £9.20 please.
Speaker 2: £9.20? But your (a)________ says £8.20.
Speaker 1: I know, but we charge £1 for each item of (b)________ carried.
Speaker 2: Oh, right. Well, here's £10. Keep the (c)________.
Speaker 1: Thanks mate.
2.
Speaker 1: I'd like a cheap day (a)________ to Oakford, please.
Speaker 2: It's still the (b)________ period, so I'll have to charge you full (c)________. Is that OK?
Speaker 1: I suppose so. How much will that be?
Speaker 2: £38.75. The next service goes from (d)________ 18 in five minutes.
3.
Speaker 1: Hello. Is that (a)________?
Speaker 2: Yes, sir.
Speaker 1: Good. I've just (b)________, and there don't seem to be any towels in my bathroom.
Speaker 2: Ah, you want (c)________. Call the (d)________ and they'll put you through.
Speaker 1: Thanks. Oh, while you're there, could I have some more water for the (e)________ please?
4.
Speaker 1: I'd like two tickets for this evening's (a)________, please.
Speaker 2: I'm afraid we're sold out for tonight. The only tickets we have left are for tomorrow's
(b)________.
Speaker 1: Oh, I see. In that case, I'll have two for tomorrow afternoon's show.
Speaker 2: Fine. Seats in the stalls are £22, and in the (c)________ they're £18. All seats have a good
view of the (d)________.
5.
Speaker 1: Good morning. Would you like any help (a)________ your bags?
Speaker 2: Hello. No, I'll manage, thanks.
Speaker 1: (A few minutes later) That's £56.50 please.
Speaker 2: Thanks. I'll pay for that with Maestro.
Speaker 1: Thank you. Would you like any (b)________?
Speaker 2: Not today, thanks.
Speaker 1: OK. Could you enter your (c)________ and press 'Enter', please?
6.
Speaker 1: The usual?
Speaker 2: No, it's my (a)________. Two (b)________ of lager, please. And do you do food?
Speaker 3: At lunchtime we just do (c)________. The menus are on the table. Order at the (d)________
and we'll bring your food to the table.
Speaker 2: OK. Well, I'll pay for these now.
Speaker 3: Right you are. That's £5 please.
Speaker 2: Thanks. Oh, and one for (e)________? [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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village that has no political representation in an election.
11. Ulster is:
(a) Another name for the Republic of Ireland, used especially by Irish nationalists. (b) Another name
for Northern Ireland, used especially by Irish unionists.
12. V.A.T. is:
(a) A tax on goods and services (Value Added Tax). (b) A famous sporting trophy for which universities compete
(The Varsity Association Trophy)
13. A vicar is:
(a) A public protest against government action. (b) A priest in the Church of England.
14. Wellies are:
(a) People who cannot decide who to vote for in an election (from the word "Well& "). (b) Rubber boots
(properly called Wellingtons) which do not let water in.
15. A whip is:
(a) Someone in a political party whose job is to make certain that other members go where they are needed
and vote in the correct way. (b) A member of a political party who rebels against that party or one of its
policies.
53
Utilities and services
Choose the best word or phrase to complete sentences 1 18. In some cases, more than
one answer may be possible, and in some cases the answer depends on certain situations.
1. Water that is piped into your home is safe / unsafe to drink.
2. Water bills must be paid once a year / twice a year / in ten instalments throughout the year.
3. The amount you pay for your water depends on the size of your property / the amount of
water you use.
4. If you receive housing benefit from your local social security office, the cost of water bills is
included in it / it does not cover the cost of water bills.
5. Electricity is supplied to UK households at 240 / 300 volts.
6. All / most UK homes are supplied with gas.
7. Electricity and gas are all supplied by the same company / different companies.
8. Transco is the name of the organisation that supplies gas / electricity across the network to
providers.
9. Most land-line telephone services in the UK are provided by Vodafone / British Telecom.
10. In an emergency (for example, if you need the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade), the
telephone number to call is 112 / 999.
11. Refuse (household rubbish) is collected from outside people's homes once / twice a week.
12. It is possible / not possible to leave items such as glass and paper outside your house to be
collected for recycling.
13. You can / cannot leave large items such as refrigerators, televisions, etc, for refuse collection.
14. Everybody in the UK must pay a property tax which is used to pay for local government services. This
is called a council / poll tax.
15. This tax must be paid once a year / twice a year / in ten instalments throughout the year.
16. If you buy a property using a mortgage, the mortgage provider will insist that you have a full-time
job / a partner (eg, a husband or wife) / household insurance.
17. If someone lives in a council-owned property and creates excessive problems for his / her
neighbours, he / she can be taken to court and fined / evicted from his or her property.
18. If you live in a private property and are having problems with your neighbours, the best thing to do
in the first instance is try to talk to your neighbour about it / call the police.
54
Where are they?
Exercise 1: Look at these conversations, and complete each one with words or expressions
from the box. Then decide where the speakers are in each case.
bar cashback change checked in circle fare half housekeeping luggage
matinee meter mini bar packing peak performance PIN pints platform
reception return room service round snacks stage yourself
1.
Speaker 1: Here we are, mate. Town centre. That's £9.20 please.
Speaker 2: £9.20? But your (a)________ says £8.20.
Speaker 1: I know, but we charge £1 for each item of (b)________ carried.
Speaker 2: Oh, right. Well, here's £10. Keep the (c)________.
Speaker 1: Thanks mate.
2.
Speaker 1: I'd like a cheap day (a)________ to Oakford, please.
Speaker 2: It's still the (b)________ period, so I'll have to charge you full (c)________. Is that OK?
Speaker 1: I suppose so. How much will that be?
Speaker 2: £38.75. The next service goes from (d)________ 18 in five minutes.
3.
Speaker 1: Hello. Is that (a)________?
Speaker 2: Yes, sir.
Speaker 1: Good. I've just (b)________, and there don't seem to be any towels in my bathroom.
Speaker 2: Ah, you want (c)________. Call the (d)________ and they'll put you through.
Speaker 1: Thanks. Oh, while you're there, could I have some more water for the (e)________ please?
4.
Speaker 1: I'd like two tickets for this evening's (a)________, please.
Speaker 2: I'm afraid we're sold out for tonight. The only tickets we have left are for tomorrow's
(b)________.
Speaker 1: Oh, I see. In that case, I'll have two for tomorrow afternoon's show.
Speaker 2: Fine. Seats in the stalls are £22, and in the (c)________ they're £18. All seats have a good
view of the (d)________.
5.
Speaker 1: Good morning. Would you like any help (a)________ your bags?
Speaker 2: Hello. No, I'll manage, thanks.
Speaker 1: (A few minutes later) That's £56.50 please.
Speaker 2: Thanks. I'll pay for that with Maestro.
Speaker 1: Thank you. Would you like any (b)________?
Speaker 2: Not today, thanks.
Speaker 1: OK. Could you enter your (c)________ and press 'Enter', please?
6.
Speaker 1: The usual?
Speaker 2: No, it's my (a)________. Two (b)________ of lager, please. And do you do food?
Speaker 3: At lunchtime we just do (c)________. The menus are on the table. Order at the (d)________
and we'll bring your food to the table.
Speaker 2: OK. Well, I'll pay for these now.
Speaker 3: Right you are. That's £5 please.
Speaker 2: Thanks. Oh, and one for (e)________? [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]