Unit 73 EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

Listening

C    What’s the matter? Why has the bus stopped?
D    There’s been an accident.
C    Has there? Again?
D    Yes, there have been three here this week.
C    Yes, I know. And it’s only Wednesday.
D    Yes. It’s the most dangerous corner I’ve ever been seen.

E    Look at that girl!
F    What about her?
E    Look at her dress!
F    What about it!
E    It’s the same as mine! That’s what!
F    No, it isn’t. It’s different from yours.
E    Is it?
F    Yes. Hers is shorter than yours.

G    Are you a new student?
H    No, I’m not.
G    Oh. How long have you been here?
H    As long as you.
G    Why haven’t I seen you?
H    I’ve been ill.

I    Can I borrow £10?
J    Why you don’t go to the bank?
I    My cheque hasn’t arrived yet.
J    Well, I’m sorry, but I’m broke.
I    What can I do?
J    Ask George. He’s as rich as Rockefeler.

Grammar

1    It the most interesting film I’ve ever seen:
That’s the worst play he’s been to
2    He’s as rich as Rockerfeller
It’s as cold as ice

1      Superlative  +Present Perfect (ever )
2    The Comparision of Equality : As + Adj + as.

This lesson is as long as that one
This hotel is as comfortable as that one

Expressions

The same as…
That’s what!
As long as you
As rich as Rockerfeller