Pioneer Elementary BRIT Tests KEY

Test: Module 1

Test: Module 2

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

A. 1. uncle

2. niece

4. Russian

3. August

5. in

B.1. avenue

6. third 5. spell

6. child

2. b

3. b

4. b

5. c

Grammar A. 1. lives 5. goes

2. speak

3. work

4. has (got)

B. 1. These are not my keys.

2. The boys have got nice watches. 3. Those women are architects . C. 1.your, sister ’s

3. sons’

2. They’re 4. isn’t, his

2. b

2. c

4. a

4. well, badly

5. c

1. T

3. a

4. e

5. b

6. f

1. F

Writing

3. relaxes 5. Do...go B.1. at

4. doesn’t get, gets

2. on

3. in

2. reads

3. goes home

2. F

3. T

A: Good idea. I can take my car.

4. F

B: Umm... Maybe not.

Open answer.

Open answer.

Listening transcript

Listening transcript

1. A: Hi, John.

My name is Nancy Drew and this is my daily routine: Every morning I get up at 6 o’clock because I take the train to work. I have breakfast, get ready and leave the house at around seven. The train journey is about 45 minutes, so I usually take a book with me to read. My friends don’t get up early so I don’t chat with them at all in the mornings. I start work at eight and have an hour lunch break at twelve thirty. I usually meet friends for lunch. That’s the best part of my day! Then, at 4 o’clock, I inish work and I go home. In the evening I watch TV and surf the Net a little. I have my dinner, have a shower and go to bed early. Like most people, I can’t wait for the weekend to come.

A: I’m ine. Are you still a reporter at the newspaper? B: Well, I’m at the newspaper, but I’m a photographer now. A: Really? That’s a change. 3. A: See you later, then, Lee. B: OK. Wait. You’ve got my number, right? A: Umm… Let me see. Lee Richards...

A: What’s wrong? B: I’m sorry Ian, but I think you’re a very dangerous driver.

0120 577188. B: No, that’s my old number. My new number is 0120 578218. A: Oh, OK. 4. A: Hey, you know your friend from university? B: Who, Maria? A: Yeah. Is she Portugues e? B: No, she isn’t. A: But she speaks Portuguese, right? B: Well, she’s Brazilian. A: OK. Now I understand.

A: I love it. Let’s go to the bowling alley. They’ve got some tables there. B: No, I can’t stand the bowling alley. Let’s go to the shopping centre.

Writing

B: Hi. How are you?

B: Hello, Ian. What’s happening? B: Me too. Let’s do something. Do you like pool?

Writing

2. A: Heather? Is tha t you?

4. F

A: Not much. I’m bored.

1. T

A: Well, nice to meet you.

3. F

3. Do you often go for a bike ride/Do you go for a bike ride often?

Reading

C: No, I’m his cousin from Southampton .

2. T

2. I don’t usually receive emails.

3. She’s a secretary.

A: Hi. Are you John’s brother?

4. F

A: Hi, Sophie.

4. from, to

C. 1. When does Andy play video games?

1. He’s Tara’s husband. 2. She’s from Spain.

B: Hello, Jane. This is Gary.

3. F

Open answer. Listening transcript

4. evening

4. Julia and Maria.

2. T

A. 1. does...leave 2. don’t have /haven’t got

1. a

Reading

s

Reading

Grammar

1. 6:00am

4. b

2. easily 3. terrible

5. c

y

Listening

Listening

3. b

3. c

4. d

Communication

Listening

2. b

3. b

te st

C. 1. beautiful

6. b 1. d

Communication

1. b

2. e

B.1. b

2. waitress 3. company

4. sunglasses

A. 1. a

Ke

to

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A: Me? Fast maybe, but not dangerous. OK, do you want to drive? B: Come on. You know I can’t drive. A: What can we do, then? B: Let’s take the bus. A: OK. Come on, then.

Test: Module 4 Vocabulary A. 1. a

2. c

6. b

3. c

7. a

B.1. freezer

4. b

8. a

5. a

9. c

2. fantastic

3. delicious

4. modern

5. chubby

6. shaved

7. oven

8. suburbs

Communication

1. a

Test: Module 3 Vocabulary A.1. karate

4. thriller

6. b

3. lose

3. their, The, theirs

5. take up 6. instrument

2. a

3. a

4. a

5. b

2. her, yours 4. a, the

B. 1. Are there, there is Listening

7. a 2. a

4.a

2. there isn’t, There are 1. a

Communication

1. b

3. b

A.1. mine, Whose

2. shape

7. equipment B.1. c

2. b

Grammar

3. f

2. b

3. b

4. b

Reading

4. c

5. d

Grammar A. 1. to change, watching, to watch

2. cooking, to learn B. 1. Can Nancy read, can’t read

6. e

1. The park. 2. A nice leather sofa and a beautiful old desk.

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3. (His latmate) Oliver. 4. When he has (got) lots of work to do.

2. Can you drive, can ride 1

beginners Writing

Grammar

Reading

Open answer.

A. 1. are...doing, am organising, Do...like

1. F

2. are getting

Writing

1. A: That’s a nice photograph.

3. Are...working, don’t know

Open answer.

B: Thanks.

4. comes, isn’t coming

4. F

Listening transcript

B: That’s Ken, my husband’s cousin.

Listening

A: Oh, yes. He’s got a moustache, just like your husband.

1. Mr Benson’s secretar y

2. is coming to

B: Hi, Tim. Yes, I had a fantastic two weeks in the sun.

3. mobile phone

4. leaves

A: Did you like the campsite?

B: I know. All the men in the family have got one.

Reading 1. Town Hall, Arlington

2. 7:30am

B: Not really, so we stayed at a hotel for the second week.

3. 20

2. I, them

A: Hi, Fiona! Nice trip?

B.1. him, he

Writing

A: My mobile phone.

Open answer.

B: It’s on the armchair in the living room.

Listening transcript

B: What? There it is! On the loor, under the armchair. A: Thanks . See you later. 3. A: So, what do you think of the new secretary? B: Who, Fran? I don’t know. She doesn’t talk very much.

3. us

A: I see. I don’t really like camping, either. What about the weather?

4. a free T-shirt /free T-shirts

B: Where’s what?

A: Are you sure? Let me see... No, it’s not there.

B: It was warm and sunny every day. And on the last day it was nice and hot. A: So, you had a good time.

A: Hello. Mr Benson’s o ice. How can I help?

B: Yeah. The food was a little boring, though. I mean, I tried some local food, but it wasn’t very nice. So, I had chicken and chips every day.

B: I’d like to talk to Mr Benson, please. A: Who’s calling, please? B: It’s Mark Tompkins.

A: Oh, right. Did you go shopping?

A: I’m sorry, but Mr Benson isn’t here at the moment. But he’s coming back for his three o’clock appointment. You can call him then. B: It’s an emergency. A: Do you have Mr Benson’s mobile phone number?

A: She talks to me. B: Maybe she doesn’t like me. A: No, she’s just a serious and shy person. She can be really funny sometimes.

B: Yes, but he isn’t answering. Can you give me his home number? A: He’s not at home at the moment, but I can try to ind him.

B: Real ly? That’s a surprise. 4. A: This is an excellent lat withtwo bedrooms and a large bathroom.

B: Thank you. When you ind him, please tell him to call Mark Tompkins. It’s about his new car. He’ll understand.

B: Nice bathroom. It is very big, but there’s a problem.

A: OK. No problem.

A: What’s that?

B: Thank you. Bye!

B: I like to have a bath in the evenings.

A: Goodbye!

A: There is a large modern shower. B: Yes, but I prefer baths. A: OK, I’ve got another lat for you. Let me show it to you.

Test: Module 6 Vocabulary A. 1. b

6. d

Test: Module 5

4. jewellery

A. 1. place, fan

2. Hold on 4. starting

3. lend B. 1. torch

wrong 3. licence 7.

1. c

2. c

7. f

8. g

4. exams

2. a

3. f

4. e

2. Did...make, didn’t have

8. sure

3. couldn’t, was, got, bought 4. did...visit, visited

4. b

5. g

2. diet 3. population 5. down 6. popular

A. 1. called, weren’t, went

6. abbreviation

3. a

4. e

Grammar

Communication

1. d

3. a

Communication

2. professor

5. order

2. f 7. c

B. 1. expensive

Vocabulary

5. h

6. e

B.1. c

2. a

3. c

4. a

Listening

1. F

2

3. F

A: Who’s that man with the short hair?

2. A: Oh, where is it?

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2. T

Listening transcript

2. T

3. T

4. T

5. b

6. d

B: Not really, I didn’t have time. But I sent lots of postcards. Did you get one? A: Yeah. I got it yesterday. Thanks. B: It’s a picture of the beach near the hotel. A: Very nice.

elementary

Midterm Test: Modules 1-6 2. b

6. c

7. a

B.1. manual

3. entrance 5. outgoing

3. a

4. a

8. b

2. c

B: Do you want to go now? It’s still open.

10. a

2. architecture 4. souvenirs 6. emergency

3. a

Vocabulary

A: OK.

5. c

9. b

7. agree 8. pass Communication 1. b

Test: Module 7

1. A: I want to get a new camera. B: Go to Ed’s Electronics in Green Street.

Vocabulary A. 1. c

Listening transcript

4. b

5. a

6. c

7. b A.1. a

6. c 11. b

3. a

4. b

5. c

7. a 12. a

8. b

9. b

10. c

3. c

4. c

B. 1. vegetarian

3. tasteless

2. appetiser

5. avoid, weight 6. mayonnaise 7. lavour

A: No. Let’s go tomorrow.

Communication

B: OK. It opens at eight in the morning. A: Even on Saturdays?

1. b 2. a Grammar

B: Yeah.

A. 1. any, some

B: OK. What do you want to see?

5. a

4. contain

A: What time does it close?

2. A: Eric, let’s go to the cinema later.

2. c

2. a

6. c

B: Nine o’clock.

A: OK, then.

Grammar

A. 1. b

3. some, any B.1. b

2. c

3. b

4. c

5. c

2. no, some 4. some, any, no 3. b

4. a

5. c

6. b

A: I don’t mind. I like all kinds of ilms.

Listening

B: Well, I don’t want to see On the Road 2, and that’s for sure.

1. b

2. My sister wants to have driving lessons.

A: Tha t’s a comedy, right?

1. Only important people.

B: Yes, and I’m not a big fan of comedies.

3. Lucy can’t stand doing aerobics.

2. The Nahuatl language of the Aztecs.

4. Would you like to travel abroad?

A: OK. What about that action ilm with Chad Hogan?

3. They added sugar and milk.

5. We don’t often go bowling.

B: Yeah, that sounds good.

B. 1. Tina enjoys watching comedies.

C. 1. is exercising, isn’t studying

3. A: Hello?

2. usually goes, love 3. are visiting, Do you want, am working

B: Hi. It’s Ian. A: Hello, Ian. How are things?

4. are you cooking

B: Not bad. I have some news. I found a new lat in Stockton Street.

5. doesn’t talk, sends D. 1. Did you buy, couldn’t

2. was, had, stayed, went, took, bought

2. a 2. T

Writing

Open answer.

4. a

4. Dark chocolate. Writing

Open answer.

A: So, you’re inally leaving home. Hey, wait! Stockton Street? That’s near me. A: But that’s really far from your work.

3. b

4. a

3. F

4. F

B: Yes. It’s a long drive, but what can I do?

Reading

1. F

3. a

B: I know.

3. didn’t enjoy, were Listening

1. a

2. b

Reading

5. T

A: Maybe start looking for a new job. Ha, ha! B: Yeah, right. 4. A: At last! Do you know wh at time it is, Larry? B: I’m so sorry. I had a terrible morning. A: I know, I know... Your car broke down again or you ran out of petrol or something like that, right? B: Not exactly. No, I woke up late. A: I see. B: Then, I ran out the door and tried to get into my car, but I couldn’t ind my car keys. Then, I realised they were on the kitchen table with my house keys. So, I called my sister and she came and let me in. A: OK. Well, calm down. You’re here now. Let’s get to work.

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Test: Module 8

Test: Module 9

1. A: How was your meal?

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

B: Delicious. A: Would you like anything for dessert? We’ve got some very nice cheesecake today. B: No, thanks. Could I have the bill? A: Of course. Right away.

5. passengers 2. b

3. b

4. a

6. b

7. a

8. c

9. b

1. c 2. f Grammar

B: Mmmm. Could I have some of that? Not a lot of ice cream, though.

A. 1. She has to take her daughter to th e

B: Nothing. A: Doesn’t look like nothing. B: It’s just a slice of pizza. A: I see. And what’s in the bag? B: Some chips. I know what you’re thinking. A: What? B: I don’t eat junk food every day, you know. But every now and then, maybe once a month, I like eating something that ills me up. A: OK. Can I have some chips? B: Here. 3. A: Need any help? B: Yes, please. I’m cutting these tomatoes. Can you help me with the potatoes?

4. b

5. d

6. e

doctor.

1. f

2. b

7. d

8. c

Grammar A.1. a 2. c

5. a

3. till

5. plugged

6. aluminium

3. you have to pay over there. 4. He has to work at the o ice till late. 5. we have to visit it some day. B. 1. Are you going to buy

4. g

3. c

4. a

5. h

6. a

5. b

2. too expensive, one

3. enough time 4. too many 5. enough

6. sweet enough

7. too cold Listening

1. F

2. is going to cook, is she going to make, isn’t going to tell

Reading

3. are going to attend, am not going to miss

Writing

Listening

3. e

6. c B.1. ones

2. You have to get o f at the next stop.

1. bus

4. c

Communication

5. c

having? A: That’s apple pie and ice cream.

3. a

3. b 2. wedding

7. comfortable

8. throw

B.1. a

2. a

4. useful

6. suitcases

7. hurry

A.1. b B.1. tie

4. save

Communication

2. A: Hi, Steve. Wha t are you eatin g?

1. T

2. T

3. T

4. F

2. F

3. T

4. F

Open answer. Listening transcript

2. £20.75

3. Spring ield

4. early Reading 1. Half an hour. 2. Over 50,000 di ferent plants and lowers from all over the world.

A: Hello. Can I help you? B: Yes, I’d like these gloves, please. A: OK. Just to let you know you can’t exchange any items you buy now during the sales, so make sure you like them.

3. To get/buy a recipe book.

B: That’s ine. They’re for my sister, but I’m sure she’ll love them.

4. By bike. / He’s going to rent a bike.

A: OK, then.

A: Sure. No problem. Here we go...

Writing

B: What are you doing?

Open answer.

A: You said you needed help with the potatoes.

Listening transcript

B: How much are they? I couldn’t ind the price tag, but I found them next to a sign saying ‘All for ten pounds’. Is that right?

A: Good morning.

A: Let me just check. Yes, that’s right.

B: Yeah, but don’t cut them yet. You need to wash them irst.

B: Hello. Do you sell tickets to Littlewood?

B: Great.

A: Yes, we do. Do you want to go by train or by bus?

A: Would you like to pay in cash or by credit card?

B: Em, not the train.

B: I’ll use my card. I haven’t got any cash on me. Wait! Yes, I do. Here.

A: OK, then. The bus is £20.75. B: Really? A friend went there last week and he paid £15.75.

A: Thanks. Here’s your change and your receipt. Do you want me to gift wrap them for you?

A: Oops. Sorry. 4. A: What are you doing this weekend, Darren? B: Not much. Why? A: I’m having a get-together at my house. Just some old friends from university. B: Sounds great. What time? A: Saturday, at about seven. Is that OK?

4

3. crowded

2. attractions

B: Wait! What is that woman over there

A: Certainly.

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A. 1. archaeological site

B: Well, I’m going to the gym at around six. A: No problem. Come any time you like after seven. Look forward to seeing you. B: OK, then. See you on Saturday.

A: Tickets are £15.75 after 10am. B: After rush hour, OK. There you go. Do I have to change buses? A: Let me see. Yes. You have to change at Spring ield to get to Littlewood. B: Really? All right. What time do I arrive there? A: At around 11:30, depending on the tra ic. B: My appointment is at 1:30. What am I going to do for two hours? Oh, well, I can go for a co fee or something. Thanks! A: Bye now.

B: Don’t worry about it. It’s not really a present. My sister just needed some new gloves. A: OK, then. Have a nice day! B: You too.

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Test: Module 10

Listening transcript

Test: Module 11

Vocabulary

1. A: Hello?

Vocabulary

A.1. b

2. e

3. c

4. d

B. 1. painkiller 2. storm

4. in

5. a

3. dropped

5. trouble

6. fair

A: OK.

Communication A. 1. d

2. a

3. c

4. e

5. f

7. b

B. 1. you do me a favour 2. I use your phone

3. you pick me up from the airport 4. you bring me a glass of water, please Grammar

2. shouldn’t eat junk food. 3. should buy a new one. 4. shouldn’t lend him any more money. B. 1. to cancel the app ointment.

2. not to panic. 3. to drink lots of water. 4. to show her her new mobile phone. 5. not to eat before the swimming lesson. Listening 1. a 2. a

4. b

2. T

Writing

3. F

4. T

Open answer.

5. T

3. c

7. b

8. a

B.1. currency

4. inform

3. capital 6. o icial

7. connection 8. range 1. b

2. e

3. a

B.1. the

2. most

2. cheaper 4. worst

3. more

A: Do you want some ice cream?

1. 3

2.

3

3.

3

B: What? No, thanks.

6. 3

7. 8

8.

3

A: Come on. It’s your favourite.

Reading

B: It’s OK.

1. b

A: What’s wrong? Is it your tooth again? You should see a dentist.

Writing

B: It’s not that. I ate something last night and today my stomach really hurts.

Listening transcript

B: Wait!

5. d

5. more interesting , most interesti ng Listening

A: Good idea.

4. c

3. best, most comfortable

B: Oh, hello.

A: Poor you. Oh, well, more for me.

5. a

2. indoor

Grammar A. 1. more modern

A: No problem, John. What are friends for?

4. c

5. foreigner

A: Of course. Why not? B: I haven’t got all the information about my light yet. But I think I have to be at the airport at nine in the morning.

B: Yes. It’s getting cold, though. Let’s get back to the house and make a nice ire.

Reading

2. b

6. a

Communication

3. A: It’s a nice evening for a walk, isn’t it? 3. a

A.1. a

B: Could you take me to the airport on Saturday? Please?

2. A: Hi, Stuart!

A. 1. should drink some tea.

1. F

A: I’m ine. I’ve got a cold, but I’m OK. And you? B: Fine. Listen. I need some help.

7. nose

6. g

B: Hi, Karen. How are you?

2. a

3. b

4. 3

6. windier 7. biggest 4. than 5. 8

4. b

Open answer. A: Good morning. Welcome to Fairview Hotel. B: Hello. I need a single room for a couple of nights. A: Certainly. B: Has the room got Wi-Fi?

A: What is it?

A: Yes, all our rooms have. Your room’s also got a TV.

B: There’s someone out there. Look! He needs help.

B: Is that satellite?

A: Where?

A: No, I’m afraid not.

B: Over there. Should I jump in the water?

B: No problem. I have a lot of work to do, anyway. I’ve got a big meeting tomorrow morning.

A: No, it’s too dangerous. Let’s get some help.

A: We can give you a wake-up call, if you like.

B: OK, OK. You stay here and I’ll go and get someone.

B: No, it’s OK. By the way, is the restaurant open at the moment?

4. A: Linda, could I talk to you for a minute? B: Sure. What is it, Gloria?

A: Yes, it’s open all day. You can go any time you like. Will you need to use our dry cleaning service?

A: Well, I have a problem and I’m not sure what to do.

B: No, I don’t think so. But I’d like to take a sauna. Does your itness centre have one?

B: OK. What is it?

A: I’m afraid we don’t have a itness centre.

A: Well, there are some girls in my class, and they’re saying horrible things about me. It all started last week when I didn’t give them the answers to some Maths exercises. But I think I did the right thing, so I shouldn’t apologise to them or anything, right?

B: You don’t? That’s a shame.

B: Of course not. Why don’t you just ignore them? They’ll forget about it soon.

A: But we’ve got an indoor swimming pool on the eighth loor. Why don’t you try it? B: OK. Maybe later. I need to have a shower irst. It’s very hot today. A: Don’t worry. All our rooms have air conditioning. B: Perfect. A: OK. Here’s you key. Your room number is 204.

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A: Do you think so? B: I’m sure. 5

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Test: Module 12

Final Test

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

A.1. score 2. research 3. got 4. missed

A.1. paramedic

5.discovered

6. grew

7. attended

2. doubt 5. manage

3. coach 6. genius

8. beat B. 1. graduate

4. study 7. hall

Communication

1. b 2. e Grammar

3. a

4. c

5. d

A. 1. Julie has never played water polo.

2. Have you ever failed an exam?

17. break 19. inform B.1. c

6. c 11. c

A: I don’t think so. It’s very messy and my garden isn’t very big. B: Do you water the plants in the morning or afternoon? A: I n the afternoon. Why?

2. c

3. c

4. a

5. a

7. b 12. a

8. b

9. a

10. c

Communication

1. d

2. g

7. h

8. a

3. b

4. e

5. c

B: That’s not good. It’s a waste of water when the sun’s out. You should do it in the morning or late in the evening when it’s cool. 6. f

2. haven’t been, have lost, won

Grammar

3. has always liked, tried

A. 1. am making, Do you want, are going

2. usually beats, plays

Listening

1. T

2. F

3. is retiring, is planning 3. T

4. F

Reading

1. F

2. F

B. 1. Have you tasted, have never tried

2. lived, was 3. T

4. T

3. has visited

4. received

Listening transcript

D.1. b

2. a

3. a

4. c

5. a

6. b

7. c

8. c

9. a

10. c

11. c

12. c

13. a

A: What a player! And he hasn’t played every game this season. He was injured ive months ago and this is only his tenth game. B: Well, he’s back now. But only till the end of the season. A: Is that right? B: Yes, he’s 32 next month and he’s not going to play next season. A: Is he going to carry on his career as a lawyer?

3. quietly

2. c

3. b

4. c

2. T

Writing

Open answer.

A: £60. But I found them over there. The sign says ‘Jeans £29.99’. Is that right? B: Let me see... No, it’s not. A: I thought they were half-price.

3. F

4. T

A: Really?

Reading

1. F

A: No, thanks.

B: No. There’s actually a 20% discount on these jeans.

Listening

1. b

B: Not really, but it’s a start . If you want, I can show you how to make compost.

B: What does it say on the price tag?

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B: Yes, and United are winning by 3 goals and it’s all thanks to their captain, Roy Simpson. Two goals for him so far.

A: I can water them before I go to work. But is that going to save the environment?

2. A: Excuse me, how much are these jeans?

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A: Well, there goes the whistle and it’s the end of the irst half. What a match!

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B: Yes, you should. For example, you have a garden, right? You can make compost.

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4. We haven’t travelled abroad before.

4. did...get, was, have had

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1. A: Are all these batteries for recycling? Wow! I should do more for the environment, too.

2. quality 3. mark 4. bridge 5. temperature 6. slice 7. equipment 8. healthy 9. luxury 10. fashionable 11. huge 12. crowded 13. useful 14. convenient 15. rent 16. care, pollute

3. Dave has always wanted to study Medicine. B. 1. Have...ever visited, went

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B: Yes, the actual price is £48. 5. F

A: Thank you. 3. A: Hi, John! How was your trip? B: I had a great time. Better than I thought, actually. A: Did you stay in Athens? B: No, I was in Crete. The weather was great and we also went swimming. A: Nice. Was it your irst time in Crete?

B: What?

B: No. I went there on a business trip two years ago. Remember?

A: I thought he studied Law before becoming a football player.

B: I suppose so.

B: No, that was his teammate Jim Rogers. Roy didn’t go to university. A: Sorry. My mistake.

A: Yes, I do. You’re a lucky guy. 4. A: Excuse me, could I hav e the bill? B: Certainly. Was everyt hing all right? A: Well, to be honest, I didn’t really like the chicken. B: I’m sorry to hear th at, madam. Was there too much salt? Was it too spicy? A: The opposite, really. It didn’t have much taste. However, the rice with vegetables was delicious.