Spoken English: Flourish Your Language

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II Conversation
B. Do I have to work overtime?
A. Yes, you have to work overtime every other Saturday.


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S. Good morning, I'm doing a survey on family life. Could you
spare a few moments to answer some questions?
M. Well, I'm rather busy. ...
S. It'll only take a minute or two. Are you married?
M. Yes, I am.
S. And do you have any children?
M. Yes, two.
S. Have you ever thought about what would happen to your fam-
ily if you die or you're taken ill?
M. No, I haven't.
S. Let me tell you about our family protection plan.
M. I really must be .........
S. For only £50 a month this policy covers all medical fees and
provides your family with an income equal to your salary in the
event of your death.
M. I already have insurance, thank you.
S. Ah but when did you last incre3.se your premiums? The cost of
living is rising all the time and no other policy is as generous as
ours.
M. I really can't afford 3.IlY more insurance.
S. But can you afford not to? Jmt think about your wife and chil-
dren if anything happens to you.
M. As I said .....
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