ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 165-170

The answers below are just examples. Other alternatives are also possible. Estas respuestas son sólo ejemplos. Otras alternativas son también posibles.

165. How long have you and Bill known one another?

- Well, it has been a very long friendship.
- We first met on a cruise about ten years ago.

166. Who repaired your bicycle for you?

- Thomas, the mechanic round the corner.
- Nobody. I repaired it myself.

167. What's wrong? Do you have something in your eye?

- Yeah. It's windy today and some dust came into my eye when I was crossing the street.

168. (talking to two people) Can either of you speak Spanish?

- Sure. Spanish is our mother tongue.
- No, we can't. We don't understand Spanish. We'd be happy to help youif we did.

169. What was the name of the man who lent you the money?

- Mr. Robinson, the usurer (moneylender). But take care, his rates of interest are exorbitant!!

170. Do you know anyone that speaks French and Italian?

- My brother does. He speaks both languages fluently.
- No, I don't. But let me ask my teacher.