Exercise 1. Complete the sentences in the dialogue with the suitable expressions in the box below. Make any changes, if necessary:
all in; in the process; be dead beat; kid oneself; be good enough for; put on; get... better; stay long; have a rest; sweat off; have... on.
Weight Problem
Felix: Did you have a good game, Gerry?
Gerry: Splendid, but I now. I’ve got to sit down and .
Felix: How long have you been playing?
Gerry: Only about 40 minutes, but I’m .
Felix: That’s what I like about squash. You get more exercise in half an Hour than you get in two hours from
any other sport, and you enjoy yourself . Of course I don’t play myself now…
Gerry: I must be losing weight. I’ve played three times this week and I reckon I’ve a couple of pounds each time.
Felix: Yes, but how many beers do you have after the game? I always find I’m so thirsty after playing golf that
I’ve got to drink two or three pints — and then I all the weight I lost during the round.
Gerry: I suppose you’re right. My waistline isn’t any . I’m only really.
Felix: Who did you play with?
Gerry: That chap Ted Sykes. And I managed to beat him for the first time.
Felix: Did you? You must be improving. ‘They say he the club second team.
Gerry: Do they? Perhaps there’s a chance for me then. another beer me. You haven’t got
to go yet, have you?
Felix: Well, I can’t. We’re having dinner with some friends tonight, and Gertie will be wild if I’m
late. Still, there’s no need to rush; I’ll have one more.
Gerry: Good!
