Will you try to put out the fire yourself?
Yes, with a fire extinguisher.
What if it is not there?
Ill look for a water hose.
What if its not there either?
Then Ill bring buckets of water!
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What will you do
in case of
call the fire department
put out the fire
a fire extinguisher
a water hose
buckets of water
50. Take an umbrella with you!
Take an umbrella with you!
I dont want to.
Why not?
I could forget it somewhere.
Its raining outside!
Ill put on a raincoat.
It doesnt protectagainsthail!
Yes, but it protects against rain and wind.
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take with you
protect against
rain and wind
51. Do you live in a safe area?
Do you live in a safearea?
Yes, the crime rate is low there.
Do you lock the doors at night?
Yes, and in the daytime, just in case.
Do earthquakes occur in the area?
No, never.
What about the floods?
They take place sometimes. A river is nearby!
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in a safe area
the crime rate
lock the doors
at night
in the daytime
just in case
earthquakes occur
in the area
take place
be nearby
52. Why are you staring at the printer?
Why are you staring at the printer? Have you encountered a problem?
Yes, the printer does not react to any commands. Why?
It cannot read your thoughts!
No, seriously, what could be the cause?
It can be a combination of causes. Is it connected to the socket with a cable?
Sure. I can check if the connection is secure.
Do it carefully. Dont risk your life! Dont grabbarewires!
They are not bare. Dont worry, I know how to ensure my own safety!
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stare at
staring at
encounter a problem
encountered a problem
react to
read thoughts
read your thoughts
a combination of causes
connected to with
check if
do it
dont risk = do not risk
dont grab = do not grab
bare wire (s)
know how (to)
ensure safety
ensure my own safety
53. Have you heard of the recent emergency at the factory?
Have you heard of the recent emergency at the factory?
Yes, there was an extremelypowerfulexplosion two days ago.
Was anybody injured?
There were a few victims. The rescueteampulled them out of the building.
Couldnt they get out of it themselves?
No, the explosion was completelyunexpected. The entry was blocked.
Was there a fire?
Yes, the flames spreadquickly. However, the firefighters managed to deal with the fire.
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* * *Phrases
hear of
heard of
the recent emergency
at the factory
a powerful explosion
two days ago
a few victims
the rescue team
pull out of
pulled them out of
get out of
spread quickly
manage to
managed to
deal with
54. Is there an effective cure for cancer?
Is there an effectivecure for cancer?
Not yet, but cancer research continues. The latestfindings are likely to make a difference.
What can terminallyill people hope for today? Nothing but magic?
The only real hope is dramaticimprovements in drugtherapy and surgery.
Is it true that this illness is caused by viruses?
Yes, some types of cancer might be caused by infection.
What is the maindifficulty in cancer treatment?
The disease starts without symptoms. Some people find out they are ill when it is too late.
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