Dialogues
Dialogue No.1
Dialogue
between a Teacher and a Student
Teacher: Hello
Farah. You are a little late today.
Farah: Yes,
Madam, I am sorry for that.
Teacher: Well,
what is the reason?
Farah: The
school bus was coming on right time but it stopped and punctured.
Teacher: I
understand, it is not due to your fault.
Farah: Madam,
the bus driver had no jack with him.
Teacher: Did
you come by another bus?
Farah: No,
Madam, we left the bus and came to school on foot.
Teacher: Very
well. You are really a brave girl. Now let us start our lesson.
Dialogue No.2
Dialogue
between Students regarding Prayers
Osman:
Well, now I would like to take some rest for a while.
Salman:
Ok. You take some rest while I fix this picture on the wall. Where is the sticky tape?
Osman:
Out there in the drawer.
Salman:
Well, I think this picture needs to be a bit higher up.
Osman:
It looks nice up there. Now let us go for prayers to the
mosque.
Salman: I
am going to the market.
Osman:
No. prayers first.
Salman:
It is very urgent work. My motor bike is out at the gate.
Osman: There
is nothing in the world urgent than a prayer.
Salman: Art is long and life is short. There is so much to do in
the world. There is so much fun games, sports, T.V., Cricket, Films, Videos and
Shopping. Sorry I am going.
Osman:
My dear! Prayers give us peace, hope, courage, freshness
and goodness in our short life.
Salman: I
am tired of your advices.
Osama:
See, Allah has given us eyes, ears,
heart, legs and brain.
Salman: All
right. I fear Allah. I love Him, too. I shall go with you.
Dialogue No.3
Dialogue
asking one’s Way
A: Excuse
me, Sir.
B: Yes.
A: Sir,
can you tell me the way to the museum?
B: Go
straight on this road. Then you will see flag poles. It is Istanbul Square and
the next building is museum.
A: Thank you,
Sir.
B: I am much please.
(A
walks on but takes the wrong turn. He wanders for some time. He is much tired
and upset. Then he talks to another man C).
A: Excuse me,
Sir, does this road lead to the museum?
C: Yes.
Go straight this way for one mile. Then you will reach Chowk Azadi. Then turn
to the left.
A: How far, do
you think?
C: I
think it is more than two miles.
A: Can
I take a bus?
C: Yes.
A: What is its number
and route?
C: It
is Bus Number 117. It goes from Chowk Azadi to the museum.
A: Thanks very
much.
Dialogue No.4
Dialogue
between a Brother and a Sister concerning Time
Ali: Tell me the time.
Fatimah: It is 5 O’clock by my watch.
Ali: If
you want to catch the train for Lahore, we must hurry up.
Fatimah: What is the time of its departure?
Ali: It leaves at 9 O’clock exactly.
Fatimah: Oh, do not worry. We have much time.
Ali: When
did you get up?
Fatimah: I woke up before 4 O’clock. Then I say my prayer. Now
break-fast is ready.
Ali: For
God’s sake, get ready! We must start at once. We should not
waste
a single minute. Time is running short.
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Dialogue No.5
5) Dialogue
concerning a Tailor and a Customer
(Father calls Yasser, Anne)
Father: You will hear a dialogue on the tape.
Yasser: Father! What is it about?
Father: This
is about a tailor and a customer.
Anne: We
will hear it.
Father: Ok.
I switch on the tape-recorder.
Tailor: Good
morning, Sir, what can I do for you?
Customer: Please
take my measurement for a suit.
Tailor: With
pleasure. Sir! Kindly tell me the style and shade
of
your choice.
Customer: I like
ordinary style.
Tailor: Ok.
Customer: What
is your stitching cost?
Tailor: I
shall charge Rs.2000/-, Sir.
Customer: Ok, I
will pay you.
Tailor: Can
you come next week?
Customer: Yes.
Tailor: Very
good, Sir. Good morning.
Father: What
do you say to that, kids?
Yasser: It
is very interesting, Dad.
Anne: Father
I shall hear it again and then we practice. Yasser will act as
the
tailor and I shall play the role of the customer.