1 a: The American Embassy, please. I have to be there by II.10. b: I can't promise, but I'll do my best. a: You're just in time. 6.30, please. b: Thanks a lot. Here's 7. You can keep the change. 2 a: Do you think you can get me to Victoria by half past? b: We should be OK if the lights are with us. a: You've still got five minutes to spare. 6.40, please. b: Thanks very much indeed. Here's 10, give me 3, please. 3 a: Piccadilly, please. I have an appointment at 10.30. b: I think we can make it if we get a move on. a: Here we are, sir. 6.35, please. b: Many thanks. Let's call it 7 4 a: Paddington, please. I want to catch the 11.15. b: We'll be all right if there are no hold-ups. a: This is it, sir. 6.50, please. b: Thank you. Here's the fare, and this is for you.