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■ConversationFile 2 14 268 Meeting and Greeting, Dialog 1 Mrs. Mai is speaking with a store clerk. 1 2 Mrs. Mai 49 Store Clerk 54 5 33 33 1 Greet the store clerk. (He is an older man.) 34 34 1 Politely ask if he speaks English. 35 35 2 Apologize and tell her that you do not speak English. 36 36 1 Tell him that you only speak a little Vietnamese. 37 37 2 Tell her that it's fine and that you understand her. (She is a married woman.) Meeting and Greeting, Dialog 2 Hoa and Long have a short conversation. 1 2 Hoa 52 Long 51 5 38 38 1 Greet your friend. (He is about your age.) 39 39 2 Greet your (female) friend and ask if she has met your friend Nam. 40 40 1 Say, "No," and add that you haven't had the pleasure yet. 41 41 2 Introduce Nam to Le Kim Hoa. 42 42 1 Say that you are very glad to meet him. At the Hotel, Dialog 1 Miss Ly is checking into a hotel room. 1 2 Miss Ly 53 Front Desk Attendant 50 8 62 62 1 Say, "Hello," and ask if there is a single room. 63 63 2 Answer, "Hello, miss." 64 64 2 Ask how long she would like to stay. 65 65 1 Explain that you would like to stay for two weeks. 66 66 2 Say that you have a very nice single room. 67 67 1 Ask how much it costs. 68 68 2 Tell her it's 1,200,000 dong per day. 69 69 1 Tell him you'll take the room. At the Hotel, Dialog 2 Mr. Kinh is checking into his hotel with a reservation. 1 2 Mr. Kinh 55 Front Desk Attendant 56 7 70 70 1 Greet the desk attendant and give her your name. 71 71 1 Say that you believe she has a room for you. 72 72 2 Ask him politely when he made his reservation. 73 73 1 Say that you reserved the room yesterday over the phone. 74 74 2 Say "Ah, yes," and tell him that you have it. 75 75 2 Explain that it's a double room with bath. 76 76 1 Tell her that's right and specify that it's for ten days. Going to the Bank, Dialog 1 Mr. Bao is exchanging money at the bank. 1 2 Mr. Bao 57 Teller 58 6 92 92 1 Say, "Good morning." 93 93 1 Explain that you would like to change some American dollars to Vietnamese dong. 94 94 2 Say, "Yes, of course," and ask how much he would like to exchange. 95 95 1 Say that you have 150 American dollars. 96 96 1 Ask what today's exchange rate is. 97 97 2 Tell him that one dollar is worth 12,000 Vietnamese Dong. Going to the Bank, Dialog 2 Mrs. Kinh is speaking with the bank teller. 1 2 Mrs. Kinh 59 Teller 60 5 98 98 1 Say, "Good morning," and ask the teller for help. (The teller is an older man.) 99 99 2 Say, "Yes," and politely ask what the matter is. 100 100 1 Tell him that you have lost your Travelers Checks. 101 101 2 Ask her if she thinks they were stolen. 102 102 1 Tell him that you think you lost them when you were shopping this morning. Buying Tickets, Dialog 1 Mrs. Bao is booking tickets to Hanoi. 1 2 Mrs. Bao 61 Ticket Agent 62 7 121 121 1 Say that you would like to buy a ticket for the next flight to Hanoi. 122 122 2 Ask if she would like first or second class. 123 123 1 Politely ask for second class. 124 124 1 Ask if you could have a window seat. 125 125 2 Tell her that you're sorry, but there are no window seats left. 126 126 2 Tell her that you can give her an aisle seat. 127 127 1 Politely say, "Thank you very much." Buying Tickets, Dialog 2 Mrs. Cao is booking tickets to Vung Tau. 1 2 Mrs. Cao 63 Ticket Seller 62 4 128 128 1 Ask for two tickets to Vung Tau. 129 129 2 Ask if she would like coach or a sleeping car. 130 130 1 Politely ask for a sleeping car. 131 131 2 Tell her that the train leaves at exactly five o'clock. Asking for Directions and Time, Dialog 1 Mr. Binh is lost and asks for directions. 1 2 Mr. Binh 64 Young Woman 65 4 157 157 1 Say, "Excuse me," then explain that you are lost. (She is a younger, unmarried woman.) 158 158 2 Ask him where he wants to go. (He is an older man.) 159 159 1 Explain that you are looking for Hung Vuong Street. 160 160 2 Politely tell him to take a right at the next intersection. Asking for Directions and Time, Dialog 2 Minh asks for the time. 1 2 Minh 57 Hoa 52 4 161 161 1 Ask what time it is. 162 162 2 Tell him that it's noon. 163 163 1 Say, "Really," and add that you thought it was about 11:30. 164 164 2 Tell him that his watch is slow. (He is a friend.) Asking for Directions and Time, Dialog 3 Van and Sang are talking about the movies. 1 2 Van 65 Sang 60 5 165 165 1 Ask what time the movie begins. 166 166 2 Tell her it begins around 8:30. 167 167 1 Say that you shouldn't be late. 168 168 1 Suggest that you leave at 7:45. 169 169 2 Tell her that you think 7:30 would be better. Restaurants, Dialog 1 Mr. Bach is ordering dinner. 1 2 Waitress 67 Mr. Bach 68 6 192 192 1 Ask the gentleman if you can help him. (He is an older man.) 193 193 2 Tell the waitress that you see "canh chua ca Bong Lau" and ask her what it is. 194 194 1 Tell him it is fish Bong Lau cooked with "me", with bean sprouts,"bac ha", tomato and coriander. 195 195 2 Say, "Good," then tell her that you will have that. 196 196 1 Ask if he would like a cocktail. 197 197 2 Say, "Yes," then specify that you would like a light wine. Restaurants, Dialog 2 Mr. Chau is ordering dinner. 1 2 Mr. Chau 69 Waitress 53 5 198 198 1 Politely ask the young waitress what she recommends. 199 199 2 Tell him that the special tonight is boneless leg of chicken. 200 200 1 Tell her that sounds good and ask how it is prepared. 201 201 2 Tell him that it is served with salad or stir fried vegetables. 202 202 1 Ask for it with salad but no spices. Restaurants, Dialog 3 Mrs. Vi is asking for a restaurant recommendation. 1 2 Mrs. Vi 59 Man 70 8 203 203 1 Politely attract the gentleman's attention. 204 204 2 Politely say, "Yes." 205 205 1 Ask him if he can recommend a good restaurant in the area. 206 206 2 Suggest that she could try the "Nha Hang Thanh Da." 207 207 1 Ask where it is. 208 208 2 Politely tell her to go down the street. 209 209 2 Tell her to turn right at the light and walk two blocks. 210 210 2 Tell her she'll see it on the left.