Read and Speak. Круглова М.В. - 104 стр.

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Diana: That’s a bit too early for me. Could we make it half past?

George: Okay, it suits me. See you later, then.

Diana: Bye.

Dialogue B (slightly more formal)

David: Would you like to come round to our place one evening? We could have

a drink and listen to some records.

Jenny: I’d like to very much.

David: Are you doing anything special on Friday?

Jenny: I’m afraid I’ve got tickets for the theatre.

David: It’s a pity. Still, it can’t be helped. Are you free next Wednesday?

Jenny: (taking out her diary) Let me see. Yes, I think that’ll be all right. Thanks

for the invitation.

David: Oh, don’t mention it. Shall we say half past seven?

Jenny: That would suit me.

David: Good, that’s settled, then. Well, I must rush off now. Bye.

Jenny: Bye-bye.

Additional formulas

Invitations, Arrangements, etc. Responses

(Are) you doing anything tonight / No ...

on Saturday, etc.? (relatively informal) I’m afraid I ...

How about (doing smth.)? (informal) I’d love to.

Would you like (to do smth.)? That would be lovely /

marvelous.

(The last two formulas are used

especially by women.)

Yes, (that’s a) good idea.

(mildly informal)

I wouldn’t mind.

All right.

(The last two formulas of