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Ashlie: Where did I put my purse? Have you seen my keys?
Stephen: I think I saw them in the kitchen, Ash.
Ashlie: Thanks. Hey, watch this. She looks great. I really hope I get this part this afternoon.
Stephen: Ashlie’s watching a lot of advertisements on TV at the moment. She’s got an audition today. If they like her, she could be the star of the next TV ad.
Ashlie: Yeah, right.
Stephen: This audition, what’s the advert about? What is it advertising, Ash?
Ashlie: Erm… I don’t really know. I hope I get it, though. I’ll be on TV, Stephen! Anyway, come on, turn this off. My meeting’s at eleven o’clock. Come on. Bring Poppy.
Stephen: This is Poppy, Ashlie’s dog. Isn’t she lovely? Come on, Poppy, let’s go.
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Ashlie: OK, Stephen. Wish me luck.
Stephen: Good luck, Ashlie. I’m sure you’ll be fantastic. I’ll see you back here in a couple of hours.
Ashlie: Hang on! You have to take Poppy.
Stephen: No, I can’t. I’m going to the gym. They won’t let her in.
Ashlie: Oh Stephen, I wish you’d told me before we left the house. What am I going to do with her now?
Stephen: Well, leave her here. She’ll be OK.
Ashlie: No way, Stephen! I can’t leave my baby here. You’ll have to take her.
Stephen: No, sorry, Ashlie. I’ve got to run, sorry!
Ashlie: I’ll just have to take you with me then, I guess. Come on, Poppy.
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Ashlie: Hello.
Casting Director: Ashlie Walker?
Ashlie: Hi. That’s me! Hi.
Casting Director: Hi. Thanks for coming. Shall we just get started?
Ashlie: Actually, before we begin, I’m really sorry but my brother was supposed to take my dog and he let me down. Do you mind if she’s here? I promise she’ll be quiet!
Casting Director: Not at all. She might be exactly what we’re looking for. Aren’t you lovely? What’s her name?
Ashlie: Poppy. I’ve done this kind of thing a few times.
Casting Director: Hi, Poppy. Aren’t you lovely? How old is she?
Ashlie: She’s six months. Could you tell me something about the advertisement?
Casting Director: Wow, she’s really lovely. Aren’t you lovely? Eh? Who’s a lovely girl then?
Ashlie: Erm… are we ready to start?
Casting Director: What? Oh, yes. We’re going to take a few photos of you.
Ashlie: OK. Great.
Casting Director: Are you going to have your photograph taken too, Poppy? Are you? Come on.
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Casting Director: OK, Ashlie, that was great, thanks.
Ashlie: Thank you.
Casting Director: You were both fantastic. I'm sure they'll like it. I’ll give you a call soon, OK?
Ashlie: OK then. Thanks again.
Casting Director: Bye, Ashlie.
Ashlie: Bye.
Casting Director: Bye, Poppy.
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Ashlie: Oh, hiya!
Stephen: Well, how did it go?
Ashlie: Erm, well, it went well, I think. I think they liked me. They really liked Poppy, didn’t they, Poppy?
Stephen: They liked Poppy?
Ashlie: Yeah. The guy said... Oh, hang on... Hello?
Stephen: Who is it?
Ashlie: Yes, it’s Ashlie. Oh, that’s fantastic. Thank you. Sure. Sure, yeah, that’s fine. Er, OK, alright. Thank you. Bye.
Stephen: What is it? Well?
Ashlie: I got the part.
Stephen: That was quick.
Ashlie: And they want Poppy, too!
Stephen: Wahey! Well done, girl.
Ashlie: What about me?
Stephen: Well done, Ash.
Ashlie: Urrrgh, Stephen, you’re all smelly!
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It's great ! I've just created my account, It's fun !!!
Mr.Kirk and Mr.Peter,
I would like to wish you a peaceful New Year with every joy and success in all of your projects.
Deep thanks for your genuine help. God bless you all.
Hi Marwa
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All the best
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hi dears it's me Ali.
How can i download this short clip ,and watch it for many times on my cellphone
Would you please give advice?
Thanks in advance.
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Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
If they like(ed) her, she could be the star of the next TV ad.
It's the second type of (if conditionals)
We have to put the verb in the past. (like> liked)
Is that right?
Hello Nour,
You're right about the second conditional using a verb in the past after 'if' and then a conditional form in the other clause, e.g. 'If they liked her performance, Ashlie would be very happy'. We use this kind of sentence to speak about something hypothetical or which we think isn't likely.
But here Ashlie uses 'could' to indicate a possibility that she sees as real. Given that she sees it as a real possibility, the first conditional is the correct form here. Using a different conditional verb in the second part of the sentence (e.g. 'If they like her, I would be happy') wouldn't be the best form, but 'could' is a bit different here.
It's great that you noticed this. I hope that helps you understand it.
All the best,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
I forgot to write 'in an advert" in my first sentence.
I'd want to be an athlete who eats some healthy food and promote sustainabilty.
All the family, from parents to children, should look after their pets.
Hi Team.
In this case, Could I rechangeable between Past tense and Present Perfect.
Ashlie : Where did I put my purse? Have you seen my keys?
Stephen : I think I saw them in the kitchen, Ash.
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Ashlie : Where have I put my purse? Did you see my keys?
Stephen : I think I've seen them in the kitchen, Ash.
Could you please explain?
Thank you.
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