Going to a Concert
A group of friends have decided that they are going to go to a concert to see the Romanian group, Morandi, during the school holidays. David goes to the box-office to buy tickets for everyone…
David: Hi! Have you got tickets left for the Morandi concert next Wednesday evening?
Assistant: I’m sorry. Unfortunately, it’s sold out on Wednesday. The only tickets I have left are for Tuesday evening and they are standing tickets.
David: Let me see… I don’t think Tuesday suits everyone. What about Friday? Is it sold out?
Assistant: I think it is, but I’ll double check now… Oh, there are actually 8 tickets available for Friday evening.
David: Fantastic! I’ll take 6 of them, please.
Assistant: Would you prefer to be seated or standing?
David: Seated, please.
Assistant: OK, let me check if there are 6 seats beside each other… We’ve got two seats in row 4 next to the aisle and four seats in row 5, next to the aisle as well – is that OK?
David: Yes, that’s perfect! Six tickets at £20 each…so that’s £120 in total.
Assistant: Correct. Here you are. Enjoy the concert!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To run through something | To practice or repeat something from beginning to end. | Let’s run through the song one more time before we perform. | Home and School Life |
To fall behind (with | To fail to do something on time or fast enough. | 1. He missed most of classes and fell behind with his schoolwork. 2. He didn’t come to class for weeks so he fell behind. | Home and School Life |
To drop out (of) | To quit before you have finished something. | 1. He dropped out of school 2 months before he was due to complete his exams. 2. He dropped out. | Home and School Life |
To sail through | To succeed easily in doing something. | He sailed through the test and achieved the highest mark. | Home and School Life |
To keep up with | To continue being informed about something. | I like to watch the news to keep up with current affairs. | Home and School Life |