22-Salma : I have some happy news.

Rawda: Really! 1. What is it?

Salma : My sister Ola had a baby.

Rawda: That’s fantastic. (2) When did this happen? / When did she give birth to the baby?

Salma : Today’s afternoon.

Rawda: (3) What kind of baby did she have? / Did she have a boy or a girl?

Salma : A girl.

Rawda: (4) What will she call her? / What name will she give the girl?

Salma : She will call her after me.

Rawda: Wow! (5) You must be pleased with that..

Salma : Of course, I’m so pleased with that.

Rawda: (6) When will you visit her?

Salma : I’m going to the hospital now.

Rawda: Can I come with you? I’m looking forward to see young Salma.

Salma : Of course, you can. Let’s go.

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23-Doctor : Good morning! What’s wrong with you?

Patient : 1) I have been suffering from fever since yesterday.

Doctor : 2) Let me feel your pulse and check your temperature.

Patient : What does the thermometer read?

Doctor : Your pulse is a bit normal but the temperature is high.

Patient : 3) Is it serious?

Doctor : Don’t worry, Take this medicine and you will be all right in a few days.

Patient : 4) What should I eat?

Doctor : Light food, some hot soup and fresh fruit.

Patient : 5) Should I get any tests done?

Doctor : Yes, Get a blood test done for diabetes, and come with it next week.

Patient : 6) How long should I take the medicine?

Doctor : I recommend at least 10 days.

Patient : Thanks doctor.

Doctor : You are welcome.

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24-A and B are at the Mall. 

A: I have never seen such a big mall.

B: (1) You are right. / I agree with you Where should we start?

A: (2) Let’s go up to level three. and see how far we get.

B: Level three! (3) Why do you want to go to level three? / What about levels one and two?

A: Level one and two are for house ware while level three is for electronics.

B: I see. Let’s(4) take the electric stairs.

A: I have never used electric stairs before. It will be great fun!

B: Look at this gorgeous mobile , I have to have it. Tell me how it looks.

A: (5) Why do you like it?

B: It is a unique smart phone . What do you think?

A: (6) I think it is great/wonerful. but it must be expensive.

B: Not at all ! Just 1500 LE.

A: Really! Get Two . My birthday will be tomorrow.

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25-Tom Jones is sitting at the cinema. He’s sitting on the right-hand side which is usually reserved for nonsmokers. He’s rather surprised when he hears a man saying:

Man : Excuse me. 1) Do you have a box of matches?

Tom : Sorry, this is a " No smoking area".

Man : Oh, it’s all right. I’ve just found my matches.

Tom : I’m sorry! Maybe you didn’t hear me. Perhaps you didn’t realize, but smoking isn’t allowed in this part of the cinema.

Man : 2) Do you mind if I smoke here?

Tom : I’m afraid I do. So I’d be very grateful if 3) you went to the smokers’ side to light your cigarette.

Man : 4) Is there another solution?

Tom : Yes, there is. You can get out of the cinema. That is where 5) you can smoke as you like

Man : All right. I’ll move to the other side then. Please, 6) accept my apology.

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26-reporter is interviewing Eman who has come first in GCES

Interviewer : It is a great honor to be with us, Eman.

Eman : Me too.

Interviewer : 1) What is the most important key to success?

Eman : I think, studying day by day is the most important key to success.

Interviewer : That’s fine. Did your school play a role in your success?

Eman : 2) Yes, of course

Interviewer : 3) What do you think of your school teachers?

Eman : My school teachers are qualified and experienced.

Interviewer : How many hours did you use to study a day?

Eman : 4) About six hours.

Interviewer : 5) What about private lessons?.

Eman : Oh! yes. Private lessons are necessary to understand the lessons.

Interviewer : 6) Which faculty do you want to join?

Eman : I wish I could join the faculty of Arts and become a professor.

Interviewer : I wish your all dreams would come true.

Eman : It’s been a pleasure.

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27-Maher asks his brother, Mustafa to lend him 100 pounds to buy his friend a birthday present

Maher : Would you mind doing me a favour

Mustafa : I don't mind at all dear brother, But (1) What favour do you need?- How can I help you?

Maher : I wonder (2) if you can lend me 100 pounds 

Mustafa : One hundred pounds! What do you want that money for?

Maher : (3) o buy a birthday present for my friend..

Mustafa : But our father gave you 150 pounds last week, (4) didn’t he?

Maher : Yes, he did, but I spent it all.

Mustafa : (5) hen will you pay back it?

Maher : As soon as I can, Next month, perhaps.

Mustafa : Well, (6) Here you are. – I will give you it.

Maher : Oh! Thank you very much, that's very kind of you.

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28-Nader is buying a suit at a store department. Shop assistant: Can I help you?

Nader: Yes, (1) I’d like to buy a suit.

Shop assistant: I’ve got different styles of suits. Here you are. (2) What colour do you want?

Nader: I’d like a blue one. Shop assistant: (3) What about this one? It’s the colour you like and it’s fashionable.

Nader: Yes, I like it. It’s very fashionable.(4) How much is it?

Shop assistant: Eight hundred pounds.

Nader: Is it made in Egypt?

Shop assistant: No. (5) It’s exported.

. Nader: Oh! It’s expensive. I’d like one made in Egypt, please.

Shop assistant: Well, here it is. Only five hundred pounds. It’s cheap, isn’t it?

Nader: (6) Yes, it is. . And of good quality as well.

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29-Sherif is at the airport to see his British friend off. 

Sherif: I think you enjoyed your visit to Egypt.

Friend: Sure (1) it was a very good visit.

. Sherif: But you didn't visit lots of wonderful places and one visit is not enough.

Friend: I hope (2) I will visit Egypt again. .

Sherif: (3) When will you do that?

Friend: Maybe next summer.

Sherif: Do you still remember the few Arabic words you’ve learnt?

Friend: (4) Yes, I do.

Sherif: I’ve bought you some presents for your parents and your younger brother.

Friend: (5 )Thank you very much indeed.

Sherif: Not at all. (6) Don't forget to keep in touch.

. Friend: Of course, I’ll keep in touch.

Sherif: Have a nice flight.

Friend: Thank you. 30-Maya is being interviewed for a job at a bank.

Interviewer: Why do you want to work for us?

Maya: (1) Because I love banking.

Interviewer: Why do you think you’d be good at the job?

Maya: (2) As I have some skills for it.

Interviewer: (3) Have you got any experience?

Maya: Yes, I worked as a secretary for an accountant for a year.

Interviewer: (4) What are your qualifications?

Maya: I passed all my school exams and I have a degree in business studies.

Interviewer: (5) How good are you at English?

Maya: I can speak English well.

Interviewer: (6) What computer programmes can you use?

Maya: I can use Microsoft Word and Excel.

Interviewer: Thank you. You are a very strong candidate.