Conversation Practice
Arranged by Henhen
Sutardi S.Pd
From several sources
Life in Delhi
Shiva: Since when have you been living in Delhi?
Akram: I have been living here since my birth.
Shiva: Can you tell me something about Delhi?
Akram: Of course (certainly).
Shiva: Which type of people live here?
Akram: Delhi is a cosmopolitan city. People from all the states of India have settled here.
Shiva: Does your city have everything you need?
Akram: Yes, it has. It also has the best educational and medical facilities in India.
Shiva: Are you satisfied with public transport facility?
Akram: It is satisfactory. Government is trying to improve it further with Metro train network.
Shiva: Have you traveled by Metro?
Akram: Many times. It is an excellent train.
Shiva: Have you seen the international airport?
Akram: I haven’t yet seen the airport.
Shiva: Is this city clean and well-planned?
Akram: Many areas are old and dirty. There are also areas which are clean and well-planned.
Shiva: In which college are you studying?
Akram: I am studying in Ramjas College, University of Delhi.
Shiva: Do you like the university?
Akram: Yes. It is the best university in India.
Shiva: What are other attractions of Delhi?
Akram: President’s House, Parliament House, Connaught Place, Chanakya Puri, Lotus Temple, Red Fort, Appu Ghar, India Gate are the main attractions of the city.
Shiva: Have you visited all these places?
Akram: Yes, I have.
Shiva: Is Delhi one of the best cities in the world?
Akram: No. It is not. But it is developing very fast.
Shiva: Can you show me your city some day?
Akram: Definitely. We can go on coming Sunday.
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Akram: I have been living here since my birth.
Shiva: Can you tell me something about Delhi?
Akram: Of course (certainly).
Shiva: Which type of people live here?
Akram: Delhi is a cosmopolitan city. People from all the states of India have settled here.
Shiva: Does your city have everything you need?
Akram: Yes, it has. It also has the best educational and medical facilities in India.
Shiva: Are you satisfied with public transport facility?
Akram: It is satisfactory. Government is trying to improve it further with Metro train network.
Shiva: Have you traveled by Metro?
Akram: Many times. It is an excellent train.
Shiva: Have you seen the international airport?
Akram: I haven’t yet seen the airport.
Shiva: Is this city clean and well-planned?
Akram: Many areas are old and dirty. There are also areas which are clean and well-planned.
Shiva: In which college are you studying?
Akram: I am studying in Ramjas College, University of Delhi.
Shiva: Do you like the university?
Akram: Yes. It is the best university in India.
Shiva: What are other attractions of Delhi?
Akram: President’s House, Parliament House, Connaught Place, Chanakya Puri, Lotus Temple, Red Fort, Appu Ghar, India Gate are the main attractions of the city.
Shiva: Have you visited all these places?
Akram: Yes, I have.
Shiva: Is Delhi one of the best cities in the world?
Akram: No. It is not. But it is developing very fast.
Shiva: Can you show me your city some day?
Akram: Definitely. We can go on coming Sunday.
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Going Abroad
Reema: To which country do you want to go?
Gauri: Canada.
Reema: Why do you want to go to Canada?
Gauri: It is a large and beautiful country.
Reema: Do you think Canada provides good career opportunities for young persons?
Gauri: Definitely. Moreover it is fun to live in Canada. It is a vast and almost pollution free country. Roads are wide. You can own a large house.
Reema: Do you have any friends or relatives in Canada?
Gauri: My uncle lives there. He is calling me.
Reema: What does your uncle do there ?
Gauri: He is manager of an automobile show room.
Reema: Where does he live?
Gauri: He lives in Toronto City.
Reema: When are you going there?
Gauri: Next month.
Reema: Have you got your passport made?
Gauri: Yes, I got it made last year.
Reema: Are you going there on a short tour?
Gauri: No. I am going to settle there. My uncle has a vacancy of receptionist in his showroom.
Reema: Have you cleared your IELTS exam ?
Gauri: I am preparing and sit for it after ten days.
Reema: Will you be able to go through it successfully?
Gauri: Any student whose sentence making is good can pass this exam easily.
Reema: By which airline would you like to travel?
Gauri: I would like to travel by Air India.
Reema: Would you marry a boy living in Canada?
Gauri: I haven’t thought it yet.
Reema: You are a graduate. Would you like to study further ?
Gauri: I shall do my MBA in Canada.
Reema: Would you call your family members after settling down there properly?
Gauri: Life will lose its charm without any family members with me. So, I shall try my best.
Reema: There are lot of opportunities in India too. India has become one of the largest economies in the world ?
Gauri: I think career opportunities in India are much better than most of the countries, but still I don’t like to live here.
Reema: Why ?
Gauri: Pollution, over-population and corruption are the problems I don’t want to face. Moreover I have been dreaming to live in Canada since my childhood.
Gauri: Canada.
Reema: Why do you want to go to Canada?
Gauri: It is a large and beautiful country.
Reema: Do you think Canada provides good career opportunities for young persons?
Gauri: Definitely. Moreover it is fun to live in Canada. It is a vast and almost pollution free country. Roads are wide. You can own a large house.
Reema: Do you have any friends or relatives in Canada?
Gauri: My uncle lives there. He is calling me.
Reema: What does your uncle do there ?
Gauri: He is manager of an automobile show room.
Reema: Where does he live?
Gauri: He lives in Toronto City.
Reema: When are you going there?
Gauri: Next month.
Reema: Have you got your passport made?
Gauri: Yes, I got it made last year.
Reema: Are you going there on a short tour?
Gauri: No. I am going to settle there. My uncle has a vacancy of receptionist in his showroom.
Reema: Have you cleared your IELTS exam ?
Gauri: I am preparing and sit for it after ten days.
Reema: Will you be able to go through it successfully?
Gauri: Any student whose sentence making is good can pass this exam easily.
Reema: By which airline would you like to travel?
Gauri: I would like to travel by Air India.
Reema: Would you marry a boy living in Canada?
Gauri: I haven’t thought it yet.
Reema: You are a graduate. Would you like to study further ?
Gauri: I shall do my MBA in Canada.
Reema: Would you call your family members after settling down there properly?
Gauri: Life will lose its charm without any family members with me. So, I shall try my best.
Reema: There are lot of opportunities in India too. India has become one of the largest economies in the world ?
Gauri: I think career opportunities in India are much better than most of the countries, but still I don’t like to live here.
Reema: Why ?
Gauri: Pollution, over-population and corruption are the problems I don’t want to face. Moreover I have been dreaming to live in Canada since my childhood.
Job in a School
Isha: Are you a teacher?
Henna: Yeah, I am.
Isha: In which school do you teach?
Henna: In Winners Public School.
Isha: What subject do you teach?
Henna: I teach science.
Isha: Which classes do you teach?
Henna: Senior secondary classes.
Isha: Do you like your job?
Henna: Yeah, I like it very much.
Isha: How long have you been working at your present job?
Henna: For the last five years.
Isha: Where is your school situated?
Henna: It is at India Gate.
Isha: Who is the principal of this school?
Henna: Mrs. Radhika Khanna.
Isha: How many teachers are there in your school?
Henna: There are thirty teachers.
Isha: At what time do you reach the school?
Henna: I reach at 7.15am.
Isha: When does the school break up?
Henna: It breaks up at 1.30pm.
Isha: Do you also give a lot of home work to your students?
Henna: Our school is working differently. We don’t give home work like other schools.
We teach them well at school.
Isha: Why don’t you give home work?
Henna: Too much burden of studies hampers the physical and mental development of a student. It may actually crush the talent of many students.
Isha: Doesn’t the policy of your school affect the annual result?
Henna: No. Our school is considered one of the best schools in India.
Isha: How are you able to achieve good result without home-work. Home-work helps a student to revise and learn better.
Henna: If you help a student to develop personality it helps him/her to have sharper brain and better health. It improves their performance.
Isha: How does the school help a student to get a good personality?
Henna: Every week we arrange a personality development session.
Isha: What do you teach them in this session?
Henna: We teach them the art of getting more brain power and art of meditation. We advise them to do exercise or play games everyday. It is necessary for physical fitness. We also advise them to read newspapers and watch informative TV programmes.
Henna: Yeah, I am.
Isha: In which school do you teach?
Henna: In Winners Public School.
Isha: What subject do you teach?
Henna: I teach science.
Isha: Which classes do you teach?
Henna: Senior secondary classes.
Isha: Do you like your job?
Henna: Yeah, I like it very much.
Isha: How long have you been working at your present job?
Henna: For the last five years.
Isha: Where is your school situated?
Henna: It is at India Gate.
Isha: Who is the principal of this school?
Henna: Mrs. Radhika Khanna.
Isha: How many teachers are there in your school?
Henna: There are thirty teachers.
Isha: At what time do you reach the school?
Henna: I reach at 7.15am.
Isha: When does the school break up?
Henna: It breaks up at 1.30pm.
Isha: Do you also give a lot of home work to your students?
Henna: Our school is working differently. We don’t give home work like other schools.
We teach them well at school.
Isha: Why don’t you give home work?
Henna: Too much burden of studies hampers the physical and mental development of a student. It may actually crush the talent of many students.
Isha: Doesn’t the policy of your school affect the annual result?
Henna: No. Our school is considered one of the best schools in India.
Isha: How are you able to achieve good result without home-work. Home-work helps a student to revise and learn better.
Henna: If you help a student to develop personality it helps him/her to have sharper brain and better health. It improves their performance.
Isha: How does the school help a student to get a good personality?
Henna: Every week we arrange a personality development session.
Isha: What do you teach them in this session?
Henna: We teach them the art of getting more brain power and art of meditation. We advise them to do exercise or play games everyday. It is necessary for physical fitness. We also advise them to read newspapers and watch informative TV programmes.
Importance of English
Sumit: Are you learning English?
Sarita: Yes, I am learning.
Sumit: Why are you learning it?
Sarita: Without it we can’t make a good career.
Sumit: Where are you learning?
Sarita: I am learning it at LSE.
Sumit: Why have you joined this institute?
Sarita: It is a good institute to learn effective English.
Sumit: What do they teach?
Sarita: They teach good sentence-making, vocabulary, conversation, fluent speaking, group discussions, newspaper reading, personality development, art of interview etc.
Sumit: Do they take any test before admission?
Sarita: They take a simple verbal test.
Sumit: What is the benefit of learning English?
Sarita: It is an international language. If we know English we can talk to others in any foreign country.
Sumit: Can’t we get a good job if our English is poor?
Sarita: It is very difficult to get a good job. In almost every big company interview is held in English only.
Sumit: In your opinion, what are other benefits of learning English?
Sarita: Students learn to make good sentences so they get better marks in all the subjects. We also get social respect.
Sumit: Can’t we improve English at home?
Sarita: Most of the persons learn incorrect English at home. We need guidance of a good teacher to be really effective in English writing and speaking.
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Sarita: Yes, I am learning.
Sumit: Why are you learning it?
Sarita: Without it we can’t make a good career.
Sumit: Where are you learning?
Sarita: I am learning it at LSE.
Sumit: Why have you joined this institute?
Sarita: It is a good institute to learn effective English.
Sumit: What do they teach?
Sarita: They teach good sentence-making, vocabulary, conversation, fluent speaking, group discussions, newspaper reading, personality development, art of interview etc.
Sumit: Do they take any test before admission?
Sarita: They take a simple verbal test.
Sumit: What is the benefit of learning English?
Sarita: It is an international language. If we know English we can talk to others in any foreign country.
Sumit: Can’t we get a good job if our English is poor?
Sarita: It is very difficult to get a good job. In almost every big company interview is held in English only.
Sumit: In your opinion, what are other benefits of learning English?
Sarita: Students learn to make good sentences so they get better marks in all the subjects. We also get social respect.
Sumit: Can’t we improve English at home?
Sarita: Most of the persons learn incorrect English at home. We need guidance of a good teacher to be really effective in English writing and speaking.
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Two Friends Talking About Job
John: In which company are you working?
Tom: I am working in Wipro.
John: What post are you having?
Tom: I am market executive in its printer department.
John: Do you like your job?
Tom: I shall work till I get a better one.
John: Which is the perfect job for you?
Tom: In administration. I like managing than marketing.
John: Do you like your boss?
Tom: He is a nice man.
John: Have you been given any conveyance by the company?
Tom: Yes, I have a bike, given by the company.
John: How long have you been working at your present job?
Tom: For last six months.
John: For how many hours a week do you work?
Tom: I work for 48 hours in a week.
John: How much salary are you drawing?
Tom: I am drawing Rs.15000/- plus 5% commission on sale.
John: Have you ever met Azim Premji the big boss of your company?
Tom: I attended a company meeting addressed by him. I haven't been able to meet or communicate to him.
John: He is the richest man of India at present. What is your opinion about him?
Tom: He is very hardworking and dedicated.
John: Can you help me to get a job in your company? Is there any vacancy?
Tom: Haven't you got any job yet?
John: No. I am still finding.
Tom: What have you done?
John: You know I have completed my diploma in web designing.
Tom: I have developed a good rapport with my boss. I shall talk to him about you. He may try to help you. Please call me after three days.
John: We have met after several months. Let's have refreshments somewhere.
Tom: Let's go to Bikanerwala then. It's near and the best place to eat in this area.
Tom: I am working in Wipro.
John: What post are you having?
Tom: I am market executive in its printer department.
John: Do you like your job?
Tom: I shall work till I get a better one.
John: Which is the perfect job for you?
Tom: In administration. I like managing than marketing.
John: Do you like your boss?
Tom: He is a nice man.
John: Have you been given any conveyance by the company?
Tom: Yes, I have a bike, given by the company.
John: How long have you been working at your present job?
Tom: For last six months.
John: For how many hours a week do you work?
Tom: I work for 48 hours in a week.
John: How much salary are you drawing?
Tom: I am drawing Rs.15000/- plus 5% commission on sale.
John: Have you ever met Azim Premji the big boss of your company?
Tom: I attended a company meeting addressed by him. I haven't been able to meet or communicate to him.
John: He is the richest man of India at present. What is your opinion about him?
Tom: He is very hardworking and dedicated.
John: Can you help me to get a job in your company? Is there any vacancy?
Tom: Haven't you got any job yet?
John: No. I am still finding.
Tom: What have you done?
John: You know I have completed my diploma in web designing.
Tom: I have developed a good rapport with my boss. I shall talk to him about you. He may try to help you. Please call me after three days.
John: We have met after several months. Let's have refreshments somewhere.
Tom: Let's go to Bikanerwala then. It's near and the best place to eat in this area.
Visit to a City
Rishi: Where did you go last week?
Mintu: I went to Chandigarh.
Rishi: With whom did you go?
Mintu: I went there with my parents.
Rishi: How did you go there?
Mintu: We went there in our car?
Rishi: Where did you stay there?
Mintu: We stayed at the home of my uncle.
Rishi: What does your uncle do?
Mintu: He is a retired bank officer.
Rishi: For how many days did you stay?
Mintu: We stayed there for five days?
Rishi: Did you like the city?
Mintu: Yes I liked it.
Rishi: Why did you like it?
Mintu: It is a well-planned and beautiful city.
Rishi: What did you see there?
Mintu: We saw Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake etc.
Rishi: What was the activity that you enjoyed most?
Mintu: I enjoyed boating in Sukhna Lake. It is a big and beautiful lake.
Rishi: How are the people of the city
Mintu: The people are friendly and energetic. They love music and food. Most of the people belong to middle class. Most of the women are wise, beautiful and educated here.
Rishi: Which language do the people speak there?
Mintu: Most of the people speak Punjabi and Hindi. Educated persons speak English too.
Rishi: Which type of food is eaten there?
Mintu: Chapatti, rice, pulses, vegetables are the favourites of the people.
Rishi: Are the people educated?
Mintu: Most of the people are educated and modern.
Rishi: Would you advise your friends to visit this city?
Mintu: Yes I would. It is a beautiful city. Everybody should see it.
Rishi: Did you have any bad experience in the city?
Mintu: Everywhere you have some bad and some good experiences. Luckily we didn’t have any bad experience there.
Rishi: How are you feeling after this vacation?
Mintu: I am feeling happy and relaxed.
Rishi: Where would you like to go next time?
Mintu: I would like to go to Ooty in South India.
Mintu: I went to Chandigarh.
Rishi: With whom did you go?
Mintu: I went there with my parents.
Rishi: How did you go there?
Mintu: We went there in our car?
Rishi: Where did you stay there?
Mintu: We stayed at the home of my uncle.
Rishi: What does your uncle do?
Mintu: He is a retired bank officer.
Rishi: For how many days did you stay?
Mintu: We stayed there for five days?
Rishi: Did you like the city?
Mintu: Yes I liked it.
Rishi: Why did you like it?
Mintu: It is a well-planned and beautiful city.
Rishi: What did you see there?
Mintu: We saw Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake etc.
Rishi: What was the activity that you enjoyed most?
Mintu: I enjoyed boating in Sukhna Lake. It is a big and beautiful lake.
Rishi: How are the people of the city
Mintu: The people are friendly and energetic. They love music and food. Most of the people belong to middle class. Most of the women are wise, beautiful and educated here.
Rishi: Which language do the people speak there?
Mintu: Most of the people speak Punjabi and Hindi. Educated persons speak English too.
Rishi: Which type of food is eaten there?
Mintu: Chapatti, rice, pulses, vegetables are the favourites of the people.
Rishi: Are the people educated?
Mintu: Most of the people are educated and modern.
Rishi: Would you advise your friends to visit this city?
Mintu: Yes I would. It is a beautiful city. Everybody should see it.
Rishi: Did you have any bad experience in the city?
Mintu: Everywhere you have some bad and some good experiences. Luckily we didn’t have any bad experience there.
Rishi: How are you feeling after this vacation?
Mintu: I am feeling happy and relaxed.
Rishi: Where would you like to go next time?
Mintu: I would like to go to Ooty in South India.
Talking About Diet
Rubina:
Are you a vegetarian
or non-vegetarian?
Anju: I am a vegetarian
Rubina: Why don’t you eat non-veg?
Anju: I don’t like it.
Rubina: Do you enjoy fruits and vegetables?
Anju: I really enjoy them and eat daily. They are good for our health.
Rubina: What is your favourite fruit?
Anju: My favourite fruit is apple.
Rubina: Which fruit you don’t like to eat?
Anju: I don’t like papaya.
Rubina: And which vegetable you don’t like?
Anju: I don’t like to eat gourd.
Rubina: At what time do you take breakfast?
Anju: I take breakfast at 8am.
Rubina: What do you take in breakfast?
Anju: I mostly take bread and butter or fruits with milk.
Rubina: Don’t you enjoy stuffed paranthas?
Anju: We enjoy paranthas with curd but only on Sunday.
Rubina: Don’t you take tea in the morning?
Anju: I don’t like tea. My favourite drink is flavoured milk.
Rubina: What about cold drinks like Pepsi, Coke etc.
Anju: They are bad for health because they contain pesticides.
Rubina: Don’t you go to enjoy outside food at restaurants or hotels?
Anju: Only on special occasions.
Rubina: With whom do you go?
Anju: With my parents or friends.
Rubina: What is your favourite dish?
Anju: Potato parantha with curd at home and pizza when we go outside.
Rubina: What do you take in lunch and dinner?
Anju: Mostly chapattis with pulse or vegetable and raita. I also eat salad or fruit with each meal.
Rubina: So you try to take a balanced diet.
Anju: Every body should take a balanced diet because it is necessary to keep our body healthy.
Anju: I am a vegetarian
Rubina: Why don’t you eat non-veg?
Anju: I don’t like it.
Rubina: Do you enjoy fruits and vegetables?
Anju: I really enjoy them and eat daily. They are good for our health.
Rubina: What is your favourite fruit?
Anju: My favourite fruit is apple.
Rubina: Which fruit you don’t like to eat?
Anju: I don’t like papaya.
Rubina: And which vegetable you don’t like?
Anju: I don’t like to eat gourd.
Rubina: At what time do you take breakfast?
Anju: I take breakfast at 8am.
Rubina: What do you take in breakfast?
Anju: I mostly take bread and butter or fruits with milk.
Rubina: Don’t you enjoy stuffed paranthas?
Anju: We enjoy paranthas with curd but only on Sunday.
Rubina: Don’t you take tea in the morning?
Anju: I don’t like tea. My favourite drink is flavoured milk.
Rubina: What about cold drinks like Pepsi, Coke etc.
Anju: They are bad for health because they contain pesticides.
Rubina: Don’t you go to enjoy outside food at restaurants or hotels?
Anju: Only on special occasions.
Rubina: With whom do you go?
Anju: With my parents or friends.
Rubina: What is your favourite dish?
Anju: Potato parantha with curd at home and pizza when we go outside.
Rubina: What do you take in lunch and dinner?
Anju: Mostly chapattis with pulse or vegetable and raita. I also eat salad or fruit with each meal.
Rubina: So you try to take a balanced diet.
Anju: Every body should take a balanced diet because it is necessary to keep our body healthy.
Visit to a Music Concert
Madhu: Where did you go on Sunday?
Preeti: I attended a music concert.
Madhu: Where was the music concert?
Preeti: It was in Talkatora Stadium.
Madhu: Where is this stadium?
Preeti: It is near Dr. RML Hospital.
Madhu: Who organised this concert?
Preeti: It was organised by Lions Club, Delhi
Madhu: Which musicians or singers were called?
Preeti: There were two singers: Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik
Madhu: Who composed the music?
Preeti: Annu Malik.
Madhu: With whom did you go there?
Preeti: I went there with my family.
Madhu: How many family members went with you?
Preeti: Three - my parents and my elder brother.
Madhu: At what time did you reach there?
Preeti: At 8pm.
Madhu: What was the rate of the entry ticket?
Preeti: Rs.300/- and Rs.500/-
Madhu: How many audiences were there?
Preeti: About 1000.
Madhu: Did you enjoy the show?
Preeti: It was excellent. I enjoyed it very much.
Madhu: Did the audiences cheer the singers?
Preeti: They cheered many times.
Madhu: Did you eat anything there?
Preeti: Yes, we ate ice-creams.
Madhu: At what time did you come back?
Preeti: The show ended at 11pm and we reached home at 11.30pm.
Madhu: Did you tell your friends about this music concert?
Preeti: Yes, I told many friends.
Preeti: I attended a music concert.
Madhu: Where was the music concert?
Preeti: It was in Talkatora Stadium.
Madhu: Where is this stadium?
Preeti: It is near Dr. RML Hospital.
Madhu: Who organised this concert?
Preeti: It was organised by Lions Club, Delhi
Madhu: Which musicians or singers were called?
Preeti: There were two singers: Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik
Madhu: Who composed the music?
Preeti: Annu Malik.
Madhu: With whom did you go there?
Preeti: I went there with my family.
Madhu: How many family members went with you?
Preeti: Three - my parents and my elder brother.
Madhu: At what time did you reach there?
Preeti: At 8pm.
Madhu: What was the rate of the entry ticket?
Preeti: Rs.300/- and Rs.500/-
Madhu: How many audiences were there?
Preeti: About 1000.
Madhu: Did you enjoy the show?
Preeti: It was excellent. I enjoyed it very much.
Madhu: Did the audiences cheer the singers?
Preeti: They cheered many times.
Madhu: Did you eat anything there?
Preeti: Yes, we ate ice-creams.
Madhu: At what time did you come back?
Preeti: The show ended at 11pm and we reached home at 11.30pm.
Madhu: Did you tell your friends about this music concert?
Preeti: Yes, I told many friends.
Talking to a Student
Tony: In
which class do you study?
Rinku: I study in 8th class..
Tony: What is the name of your school?
Rinku: Its name is WNN Public School.
Tony: How far is it from your home?
Rinku: It is 7 km far.
Tony: Do you like your school?
Rinku: Yes, I like it very much.
Tony: Why do you like your school?
Rinku: I like it for good study and discipline.
Tony: How do you go to school?
Rinku: I go to school by bus.
Tony: Does your school have a library?
Rinku: Yes, it has a library.
Tony: Who is the principal of your school?
Rinku: Ms.Renu Singh is the principal of our school.
Tony: How many students are there in your class?
Rinku: There are 30 students in my class.
Tony: How many friends do you have?
Rinku: I have ten friends.
Tony: Will you invite all of them on your birthday?
Rinku: Yes, I shall.
Tony: What is your birth date?
Rinku: It is 20th October.
Tony: Where do you celebrate your birthday?
Rinku: I celebrate it at my home.
Tony: Which games do you like to play?
Rinku: I like to play cricket.
Tony: Do you play it daily?
Rinku: No. I play it only on holidays.
Tony: Who is your favourite cricket player?
Rinku: Sehwag.
Tony: Which TV do you have at your home?
Rinku: We have Sony TV.
Tony: For how many hours do you watch TV?
Rinku: I watch TV for half an hour daily.
Tony: Do you watch TV serials or movies?
Rinku: No. I don't. It is wastage of time.
Tony: What do you watch then?
Rinku: I watch Discovery channel now and then.
Tony: What are your parents?
Rinku: My father is a businessman and my mother is a doctor.
Tony: Does your mother have her own clinic?
Rinku: No. She is working in RML Hospital.
Tony: What is the business of your father?
Rinku: He is exporter of readymade garments.
Rinku: I study in 8th class..
Tony: What is the name of your school?
Rinku: Its name is WNN Public School.
Tony: How far is it from your home?
Rinku: It is 7 km far.
Tony: Do you like your school?
Rinku: Yes, I like it very much.
Tony: Why do you like your school?
Rinku: I like it for good study and discipline.
Tony: How do you go to school?
Rinku: I go to school by bus.
Tony: Does your school have a library?
Rinku: Yes, it has a library.
Tony: Who is the principal of your school?
Rinku: Ms.Renu Singh is the principal of our school.
Tony: How many students are there in your class?
Rinku: There are 30 students in my class.
Tony: How many friends do you have?
Rinku: I have ten friends.
Tony: Will you invite all of them on your birthday?
Rinku: Yes, I shall.
Tony: What is your birth date?
Rinku: It is 20th October.
Tony: Where do you celebrate your birthday?
Rinku: I celebrate it at my home.
Tony: Which games do you like to play?
Rinku: I like to play cricket.
Tony: Do you play it daily?
Rinku: No. I play it only on holidays.
Tony: Who is your favourite cricket player?
Rinku: Sehwag.
Tony: Which TV do you have at your home?
Rinku: We have Sony TV.
Tony: For how many hours do you watch TV?
Rinku: I watch TV for half an hour daily.
Tony: Do you watch TV serials or movies?
Rinku: No. I don't. It is wastage of time.
Tony: What do you watch then?
Rinku: I watch Discovery channel now and then.
Tony: What are your parents?
Rinku: My father is a businessman and my mother is a doctor.
Tony: Does your mother have her own clinic?
Rinku: No. She is working in RML Hospital.
Tony: What is the business of your father?
Rinku: He is exporter of readymade garments.
Mohit: Hello John, how are you?
John: I am fine. How are you Mohit? Do you remember, it is Sunny’s birthday today?
Mohit: How can I forget the birthday of such a nice friend. Are you going?
John: Definitely. At what time will you go?
Mohit: At 7 p.m. Why don’t you come to my house. We’ll go together in my car.
John: OK. I’ll come. Have you bought any present for Sunny?
Mohit: Not yet. I am unable to decide. And what have you bought?
John: I’ll give him Rs.101/- cash.
Mohit: We should give him a nice gift. We can also buy a combined gift for him.
John: Good idea. Let’s buy a good watch for him. Or suggest other gifts.
Mohit: There may be other gifts like cricket bat, a set of pens etc.
John: Sunny is fond of playing cricket. Why don’t we buy a good bat and a ball.
Mohit: Let’s go to market then.
(At Sunny’s House)
John: Hello dear Sunny! How are you feeling today?
Mohit: You are looking very smart.
Sunny: (angrily) I don’t want to talk to you. Have you got time to attend my birthday? Where have you been? Why are you so late?
Mohit: In fact we got late in the market.
John: We are extremely (very much) sorry. Haven’t you cut the cake as yet?
Sunny: How can I? I was to cut the cake at 7.30pm. Now it is 8.00. I have been anxiously waiting for you.
John: Now cheer up and cut the cake. We have brought a wonderful gift for you. Where are the candles and the matchbox? Let me light the candles. Call all the friends and other guests in this room.
Mohit: Where is the photographer? Haven’t you arranged a camera?
Sunny: Are you seeing a camera there?
Mohit: Yeah .
Sunny: Then pick it up and become a photographer.
John: I am fine. How are you Mohit? Do you remember, it is Sunny’s birthday today?
Mohit: How can I forget the birthday of such a nice friend. Are you going?
John: Definitely. At what time will you go?
Mohit: At 7 p.m. Why don’t you come to my house. We’ll go together in my car.
John: OK. I’ll come. Have you bought any present for Sunny?
Mohit: Not yet. I am unable to decide. And what have you bought?
John: I’ll give him Rs.101/- cash.
Mohit: We should give him a nice gift. We can also buy a combined gift for him.
John: Good idea. Let’s buy a good watch for him. Or suggest other gifts.
Mohit: There may be other gifts like cricket bat, a set of pens etc.
John: Sunny is fond of playing cricket. Why don’t we buy a good bat and a ball.
Mohit: Let’s go to market then.
(At Sunny’s House)
John: Hello dear Sunny! How are you feeling today?
Mohit: You are looking very smart.
Sunny: (angrily) I don’t want to talk to you. Have you got time to attend my birthday? Where have you been? Why are you so late?
Mohit: In fact we got late in the market.
John: We are extremely (very much) sorry. Haven’t you cut the cake as yet?
Sunny: How can I? I was to cut the cake at 7.30pm. Now it is 8.00. I have been anxiously waiting for you.
John: Now cheer up and cut the cake. We have brought a wonderful gift for you. Where are the candles and the matchbox? Let me light the candles. Call all the friends and other guests in this room.
Mohit: Where is the photographer? Haven’t you arranged a camera?
Sunny: Are you seeing a camera there?
Mohit: Yeah .
Sunny: Then pick it up and become a photographer.
Opening a bank Account
Harish: Good morning, sir!
Account: Good morning! What can I do for you?
Harish: I want to open an account in your bank.
Account: Which type of account do you want to open ?
Harish: I want to open a saving bank account.
Account: Please fill this form and get this introduced by a person who has an account in this bank.
Harish: How much money is needed to open the account?
Account: You can open an SB A/c with minimum amount of Rs.1000/- only.
Harish: Will you also issue me a cheque book.
Account: You will get a cheque book, and you will have to maintain a minimum balance of Rs.1000/-
Harish: Thank you. When shall I come to open an account?
Account: Come any time between 10am to 1pm.
Harish: Thanks for this information.
Account: It’s my pleasure.
Account: Good morning! What can I do for you?
Harish: I want to open an account in your bank.
Account: Which type of account do you want to open ?
Harish: I want to open a saving bank account.
Account: Please fill this form and get this introduced by a person who has an account in this bank.
Harish: How much money is needed to open the account?
Account: You can open an SB A/c with minimum amount of Rs.1000/- only.
Harish: Will you also issue me a cheque book.
Account: You will get a cheque book, and you will have to maintain a minimum balance of Rs.1000/-
Harish: Thank you. When shall I come to open an account?
Account: Come any time between 10am to 1pm.
Harish: Thanks for this information.
Account: It’s my pleasure.
Visitor: Excuse me.
Salesgirl: Welcome, sir!
Visitor: Could you show me a good mobile phone?
Salesgirl: Between which range sir?
Visitor: Any good camera phone.
Salesgirl: Please come to this side. Here are a few latest models of Nokia, LG and Samsung.
Visitor: What is the price of this Nokia model.
Salesgirl: It is latest model from Nokia. Its price is Rs.23,000/-
Visitor: It is really very costly.
Salesgirl: But it has great features.
Visiter: How much is the resolution of its camera?
Salesgirl: It's 1.3 mega pixel. Printing result will be excellent. And it has a video recording of one hour. Now you can shoot any function at your home and enjoy that movie on your computer.
Visitor: It is really a fine mobile. If I pay you in cash how much will you charge?
Salesgirl: I shall give you this phone in 22,000.
Visitor: I won't give you more than 20,000.
Salesgirl: Sorry sir! Not even a 100 rupees less. I have told you a very reasonable price.
Visitor: Will you give receipt and warranty card?
Salesgirl: Definitely sir!
Visitor: How much is this Samsung camera mobile?
Salesgirl: Rs.12000/- only. It has a rotating camera. It has no video recording.
Visitor: I shall go for Nokia 6630. I shall definitely buy it tomorrow.
Salesgirl: Most welcome.
Talking to Sachin Tendulkar
Rishi: Hello! Am I talking to Sachin?
Sachin: Of course. Who is there?
Rishi: I am Rishi from Delhi. I have been trying to talk to you for many days. I am happy you are attending my call.
Sachin: Whenever I have time I do talk to my fans. Rishi, in which class do you study?
Rishi: In 12th class. You are a great cricketer. I love your batting.
Sachin: Thanks for your appreciation Rishi.
Rishi: You always seem full of confidence.
Sachin: I always pray to God and He keeps me free from pressure.
Rishi: Although you are a great cricketer yet you too have seen many bad phases in your career.
Sachin: Every player passes through a bad period. I am also not in a good form always. It is part of the game.
Rishi: Can you guide me about the secret of your success?
Sachin: I have worked very hard in life. A person must be very dedicated and willing to sacrifice many things to attain success.
Rishi: I want to meet you. Will you give me time?
Sachin: Next month I may be in Delhi for 15 days. You can call me next month. I shall definitely meet you.
Rishi: Thanking you very much.
Sachin: Of course. Who is there?
Rishi: I am Rishi from Delhi. I have been trying to talk to you for many days. I am happy you are attending my call.
Sachin: Whenever I have time I do talk to my fans. Rishi, in which class do you study?
Rishi: In 12th class. You are a great cricketer. I love your batting.
Sachin: Thanks for your appreciation Rishi.
Rishi: You always seem full of confidence.
Sachin: I always pray to God and He keeps me free from pressure.
Rishi: Although you are a great cricketer yet you too have seen many bad phases in your career.
Sachin: Every player passes through a bad period. I am also not in a good form always. It is part of the game.
Rishi: Can you guide me about the secret of your success?
Sachin: I have worked very hard in life. A person must be very dedicated and willing to sacrifice many things to attain success.
Rishi: I want to meet you. Will you give me time?
Sachin: Next month I may be in Delhi for 15 days. You can call me next month. I shall definitely meet you.
Rishi: Thanking you very much.
Calling a Doctor
Ravi Khanna: Hello! Is it
Vandana Clinic?
Receptionist: Yes.
Ravi Khanna: Can I talk to Dr. M.K. Sethi?
Dr. Sethi: Hello!
Ravi Khanna: Good Morning Dr. Sethi! I am Khanna from house no. D-7. My grandfather is seriously ill. He needs immediate treatment. Can you come here to attend him please?
Dr. Sethi: Sorry, I am unable to leave my clinic at this time. You will have to bring the patient to my clinic.
Ravi Khanna: The condition of the patient is very serious. He can’t be moved to your clinic.
Dr. Sethi: But how can I abandon other serious patients at my clinic? Everybody can’t be treated at the same time. Call an ambulance and get the patient admitted in hospital.
Ravi Khanna: Hospital is very far. You are near, so only you can save him. I request you again to please come.
Dr. Sethi: OK. I am coming. Immediately send someone to pick me up.
Ravi Khanna: Thanking you very much doctor.
Receptionist: Yes.
Ravi Khanna: Can I talk to Dr. M.K. Sethi?
Dr. Sethi: Hello!
Ravi Khanna: Good Morning Dr. Sethi! I am Khanna from house no. D-7. My grandfather is seriously ill. He needs immediate treatment. Can you come here to attend him please?
Dr. Sethi: Sorry, I am unable to leave my clinic at this time. You will have to bring the patient to my clinic.
Ravi Khanna: The condition of the patient is very serious. He can’t be moved to your clinic.
Dr. Sethi: But how can I abandon other serious patients at my clinic? Everybody can’t be treated at the same time. Call an ambulance and get the patient admitted in hospital.
Ravi Khanna: Hospital is very far. You are near, so only you can save him. I request you again to please come.
Dr. Sethi: OK. I am coming. Immediately send someone to pick me up.
Ravi Khanna: Thanking you very much doctor.
Breakfast Table
Mother: Chintu! Where are you? You are getting
late for school. Take your breakfast.
Chintu: What is there in the breakfast, Mom? I won't eat apple. I'll just take bread with butter.
Father: My child, apple is good for health.
Chintu: But I don't like.
Mother: Take bread and butter. I am giving you just a small piece of apple. It will improve your brain-power.
Chintu: O.K. I'll take a small piece.
Ritika: Papa, sandwitch is very tasty. Would you have one more?
Father: Thanks my daughter. Now hurry up, you may get late for school. It is 7.20 now. ..... Ranjana! Have you packed their lunch?
Mother: Yes, I have. What would you take, tea or coffee?
Father: Half cup tea. Ritika! How is your study going on?
Ritika: I have some problem in understanding one poem. Would you help?
Father: Why not, remind me at night.
Chintu: What is there in the breakfast, Mom? I won't eat apple. I'll just take bread with butter.
Father: My child, apple is good for health.
Chintu: But I don't like.
Mother: Take bread and butter. I am giving you just a small piece of apple. It will improve your brain-power.
Chintu: O.K. I'll take a small piece.
Ritika: Papa, sandwitch is very tasty. Would you have one more?
Father: Thanks my daughter. Now hurry up, you may get late for school. It is 7.20 now. ..... Ranjana! Have you packed their lunch?
Mother: Yes, I have. What would you take, tea or coffee?
Father: Half cup tea. Ritika! How is your study going on?
Ritika: I have some problem in understanding one poem. Would you help?
Father: Why not, remind me at night.
Ordering Pizza
Pizza Hut: Pizza Hut. How can I help you?
Customer: I would like to order two pizzas please.
Pizza Hut: OK. I am transferring your call to home delivery department. Wait for a moment pelase.
Home DD: Welcome sir! What would you like to order?
Customer: Two standard size veg. pizzas.
Home DD: Anything else sir!
Customer: Nothing else.
Home DD: Can I have your name and address please?
Customer: Oh sure. My name is………… and the address is………………..
Home DD: And phone no.?
Customer: It is 98…………
Home DD: Can you tell me about any landmark that can help our boy to locate your house easily?
Customer: My house is near the community centre….. How long will you take to deliver?
Home DD: About 20 minutes sir.
Customer: How much have I to pay to your delivery boy?
Home DD: Only Rs.130/- sir.
Customer: Thanks.
Home DD: Welcome. Bye for now.
Customer: I would like to order two pizzas please.
Pizza Hut: OK. I am transferring your call to home delivery department. Wait for a moment pelase.
Home DD: Welcome sir! What would you like to order?
Customer: Two standard size veg. pizzas.
Home DD: Anything else sir!
Customer: Nothing else.
Home DD: Can I have your name and address please?
Customer: Oh sure. My name is………… and the address is………………..
Home DD: And phone no.?
Customer: It is 98…………
Home DD: Can you tell me about any landmark that can help our boy to locate your house easily?
Customer: My house is near the community centre….. How long will you take to deliver?
Home DD: About 20 minutes sir.
Customer: How much have I to pay to your delivery boy?
Home DD: Only Rs.130/- sir.
Customer: Thanks.
Home DD: Welcome. Bye for now.
Shopping Programme
Raman:
Hello Tony! What are you doing?
Tony: Nothing special. How have you remembered me today?
Raman: Are you free in the evening?
Tony: Yes. Have you to go somewhere?
Raman: Let's go for shopping. I have to buy dresses.
Tony: From where will you buy?
Raman: From Rajouri Garden.
Tony: Things are costlier there, still you run to that market again and again. You can get more variety at cheaper rates in Karol Bagh.
Raman: I have to spend money, then what's your problem?
Tony: As you wish. When shall we go?
Raman: Reach my home at 5 in the evening. My car is out of order. We shall go on your bike.
Tony: What about burger and Coke?
Raman: We shall go to Bikanerwala. You can take there whatever you want.
Tony: OK, I shall come at 5.
Asking For Money
Tony: Nothing special. How have you remembered me today?
Raman: Are you free in the evening?
Tony: Yes. Have you to go somewhere?
Raman: Let's go for shopping. I have to buy dresses.
Tony: From where will you buy?
Raman: From Rajouri Garden.
Tony: Things are costlier there, still you run to that market again and again. You can get more variety at cheaper rates in Karol Bagh.
Raman: I have to spend money, then what's your problem?
Tony: As you wish. When shall we go?
Raman: Reach my home at 5 in the evening. My car is out of order. We shall go on your bike.
Tony: What about burger and Coke?
Raman: We shall go to Bikanerwala. You can take there whatever you want.
Tony: OK, I shall come at 5.
Asking For Money
Rajani: Is it 25834243? I am Rajani speaking. Can I talk to Dimple?
Mani: I am Dimple’s brother Mani. Hold on please. I am just calling Dimple.
Rajani: Thank you.
Dimple: Hello, who is speaking?
Rajani: Hello Dimple, I am Rajani. How are you?
Dimple: I am excellent. And how are you?
Rajani: Fine. Today I am ringing to ask for a small favour.
Dimple: It’s my pleasure. What can I do for you?
Rajani: I urgently need some money.
Dimple: How much money do you need?
Rajani: Actually I am buying a car. And I am short of Rs.20,000/- only.
Dimple: All right. How can I say no to you? Can you wait till tomorrow? I shall have to withdraw money from the bank tomorrow.
Rajani: Thanking you very much Dimple. At what time shall I come to you to collet this money?
Dimple: Any time after 10.30 a.m.
Rajani: O.K. I shall reach your home at 11 a.m.
Dimple: And, will you be able to return my money after 3 months? I may need it then at the occasion on my brother’s marriage. Please don’t mind.
Rajani: Don’t worry Dimple, I shall return it just after a month. I am thankful to you. See you tomorrow, bye!
Calling a Friend
Vimal: Hello, Rocky! What's the problem with you?
You have not been coming to college for three days?
Rocky: In fact, I got viral fever.
Vimal: At least you should have called.
Rocky: I called once but you were not at home. Your brother attended the phone.
Vimal: Probably he forgot to tell. How are you now?
Rocky: Now I am better. I may attend the college after 2 days.
Vimal: From where are you taking treatment?
Rocky: From Dr. M.C. Midha, our family doctor.
Vimal: Is he an MBBS doctor?
Rocky: Yes, he is.
Vimal: I am coming to meet you in the evening today. I miss you a lot at college.
Rocky : I am also feeling sad without friends.
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Rocky: In fact, I got viral fever.
Vimal: At least you should have called.
Rocky: I called once but you were not at home. Your brother attended the phone.
Vimal: Probably he forgot to tell. How are you now?
Rocky: Now I am better. I may attend the college after 2 days.
Vimal: From where are you taking treatment?
Rocky: From Dr. M.C. Midha, our family doctor.
Vimal: Is he an MBBS doctor?
Rocky: Yes, he is.
Vimal: I am coming to meet you in the evening today. I miss you a lot at college.
Rocky : I am also feeling sad without friends.
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Two College Students
In this conversation two new college students
have an introductory talk and become friends. They are sitting in the library.
Henry: Hello! May I know your name please?
Mukesh: I am Mukesh. And what’s your good name please?
Henry: My name is Henry. I am glad to talk to you. I recently took admission in B.A. English Hons.
Mukesh: I am also a new student. I have taken B.A. Pass. Have you liked this college?
Henry: Definitely. It is a reputed college. I appreciate (admire, praise) it for its strict discipline and good teachers.
Mukesh: I agree. Library of this college is also impressive. It has a lot of useful books.
Henry: Yes, it is true. Where do you live?
Mukesh: I live at Tilak Nagar, and you?
Henry: I live at Timarpur. What are your parents?
Mukesh: My father is an I.A.S. officer in finance ministry, and my mother is a teacher.
Henry: You have well-educated parents.
Mukesh: What about your parents?
Henry: My father is a businessman. He exports ready-made garments. And my mother is a housewife. Though we have two cars yet my parents insist (demand or say firmly) that
I should go to college by bus.
Mukesh: I think travelling by bus is more comfortable. I myself come by bus.
Henry: But I dislike buses. There is rush and they never come on time. State government is not managing the bus service properly.
Mukesh: What are your hobbies?
Henry: I have only one hobby - playing cricket.
Mukesh: I also like cricket. But I play only on Sunday. Are you a batsman or bowler?
Henry: I am a batsman. I was captain of my school cricket team. Though my parents keep criticising me for my cricket craze.
Mukesh: Now it is time to attend the class. We shall meet again after the class.
Henry: Oh sure!
Henry: Hello! May I know your name please?
Mukesh: I am Mukesh. And what’s your good name please?
Henry: My name is Henry. I am glad to talk to you. I recently took admission in B.A. English Hons.
Mukesh: I am also a new student. I have taken B.A. Pass. Have you liked this college?
Henry: Definitely. It is a reputed college. I appreciate (admire, praise) it for its strict discipline and good teachers.
Mukesh: I agree. Library of this college is also impressive. It has a lot of useful books.
Henry: Yes, it is true. Where do you live?
Mukesh: I live at Tilak Nagar, and you?
Henry: I live at Timarpur. What are your parents?
Mukesh: My father is an I.A.S. officer in finance ministry, and my mother is a teacher.
Henry: You have well-educated parents.
Mukesh: What about your parents?
Henry: My father is a businessman. He exports ready-made garments. And my mother is a housewife. Though we have two cars yet my parents insist (demand or say firmly) that
I should go to college by bus.
Mukesh: I think travelling by bus is more comfortable. I myself come by bus.
Henry: But I dislike buses. There is rush and they never come on time. State government is not managing the bus service properly.
Mukesh: What are your hobbies?
Henry: I have only one hobby - playing cricket.
Mukesh: I also like cricket. But I play only on Sunday. Are you a batsman or bowler?
Henry: I am a batsman. I was captain of my school cricket team. Though my parents keep criticising me for my cricket craze.
Mukesh: Now it is time to attend the class. We shall meet again after the class.
Henry: Oh sure!
AT A GIFT SHOP
Salesman: Good morning sir!
Customer: Good morning!
Salesman: How can I help you sir?
Customer: I want to purchase a gift for my sister to give it on her birthday.
Salesman: How old is she?
Customer: She is only eight years old. It should be something beautiful and unique.
Salesman: You know ours is the biggest gift shop in West Delhi. We have a large collection of gift items. Please come to this side. I shall show you the latest items.
Customer: Suggest me the items that can make my sister happy?
Salesman: You can buy this imported doll. It speaks English and sings wonderful songs.
Customer: Oh, it is really a beautiful doll.
Salesman: Yes, This doll is very popular among the female children.
Customer: Can you tell me how to operate it?
Salesman: Yes, push this red button and it will start speaking English, and when you push this blue button it starts singing.
Customer: What is its price?
Salesman: Only Rs.1350/-
Customer: It’s a costly item. Anyway, pack it. I don’t like bargaining. I hope you will charge reasonably.
Salesman: Don’t worry. We deal with our customers sincerely and take minimum price. Otherwise how can we get permanent customers?
Customer: Also show me some picture books which can increase the general knowledge of my sister.
Salesman: We have a lot of such books. Here are some excellent books. They are not only interesting but also good for gaining general knowledge. See the beautiful pictures and high quality paper.
Customer: How much have I to pay for these five books?
Salesman: Rs.350/- only.
Customer: Please pack these books also. Now tell me the minimum amount I have to pay.
Salesman: The total amount is Rs.1700/-. Please pay me Rs.1625/- only. I have minimised my profit.
Customer: Here are Rs.2000/-. Please give me cash receipt and balance amount.
Salesman: Sir, here is the cash-receipt and the balance. Thanks for your nice visit.
Customer: Good morning!
Salesman: How can I help you sir?
Customer: I want to purchase a gift for my sister to give it on her birthday.
Salesman: How old is she?
Customer: She is only eight years old. It should be something beautiful and unique.
Salesman: You know ours is the biggest gift shop in West Delhi. We have a large collection of gift items. Please come to this side. I shall show you the latest items.
Customer: Suggest me the items that can make my sister happy?
Salesman: You can buy this imported doll. It speaks English and sings wonderful songs.
Customer: Oh, it is really a beautiful doll.
Salesman: Yes, This doll is very popular among the female children.
Customer: Can you tell me how to operate it?
Salesman: Yes, push this red button and it will start speaking English, and when you push this blue button it starts singing.
Customer: What is its price?
Salesman: Only Rs.1350/-
Customer: It’s a costly item. Anyway, pack it. I don’t like bargaining. I hope you will charge reasonably.
Salesman: Don’t worry. We deal with our customers sincerely and take minimum price. Otherwise how can we get permanent customers?
Customer: Also show me some picture books which can increase the general knowledge of my sister.
Salesman: We have a lot of such books. Here are some excellent books. They are not only interesting but also good for gaining general knowledge. See the beautiful pictures and high quality paper.
Customer: How much have I to pay for these five books?
Salesman: Rs.350/- only.
Customer: Please pack these books also. Now tell me the minimum amount I have to pay.
Salesman: The total amount is Rs.1700/-. Please pay me Rs.1625/- only. I have minimised my profit.
Customer: Here are Rs.2000/-. Please give me cash receipt and balance amount.
Salesman: Sir, here is the cash-receipt and the balance. Thanks for your nice visit.
Cricket Match
Monu: What are you doing Tony?
Tony: I am praying to God to help India win the match.
Monu: Don't worry. India is definitely going to win this match.
Tony: Why are you so sure? Four wickets are already down and Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj are unable to face the fast balling attack.
Monu: Both these batsman are just trying to settle down with singles. Soon they will start hitting fours.
Tony: If India loses this match to Pakistan it will be a disgrace for the country. I am very tensed.
Monu: It is not a war my friend. Enjoy it like a game. Victory and defeat are part of it.
Tony: How can we enjoy if our enemy wins?
Monu: Don't worry. Indian players are in good form and they are more confident. See, Yuvraj has hit a sixer.
Tony: If India wins I shall give you a party.
Monu: Pakistan has made only 275 in 50 overs. India will be able to chase the target.
Tony: It is surprising Sachin and Saurav Ganguly didn't make runs today.
Monu: They are passing through a bad period. There form is not going well.
Tony: Laxman and Sehwag gave us a good start. But now India has lost 5 wickets. They still have to make 100 runs.
Monu: See Dravid hits a four. Both these batsmen are gaining confidence. They will definitely have a good partnership.
Tony: Then India may win. But we can't say anything surely in cricket. Anything can happen.
Tony: I am praying to God to help India win the match.
Monu: Don't worry. India is definitely going to win this match.
Tony: Why are you so sure? Four wickets are already down and Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj are unable to face the fast balling attack.
Monu: Both these batsman are just trying to settle down with singles. Soon they will start hitting fours.
Tony: If India loses this match to Pakistan it will be a disgrace for the country. I am very tensed.
Monu: It is not a war my friend. Enjoy it like a game. Victory and defeat are part of it.
Tony: How can we enjoy if our enemy wins?
Monu: Don't worry. Indian players are in good form and they are more confident. See, Yuvraj has hit a sixer.
Tony: If India wins I shall give you a party.
Monu: Pakistan has made only 275 in 50 overs. India will be able to chase the target.
Tony: It is surprising Sachin and Saurav Ganguly didn't make runs today.
Monu: They are passing through a bad period. There form is not going well.
Tony: Laxman and Sehwag gave us a good start. But now India has lost 5 wickets. They still have to make 100 runs.
Monu: See Dravid hits a four. Both these batsmen are gaining confidence. They will definitely have a good partnership.
Tony: Then India may win. But we can't say anything surely in cricket. Anything can happen.
Admission in School
Anita: Excuse me madam. I want
to get my brother admitted in your school.
Receptionist: Welcome. Please meet Admission In-charge Mrs. Mehta in room no.7.
Anita: Thanks.
Receptionist: It's all right.
Anita: Excuse me Mrs. Mehta. I want some information about the admission of my brother. I want to get him admitted in 9th class.
Mrs. Mehta: Please have a seat. From which school has your brother passed 8th class?
Anita: He has passed his 8th from S.D.Public School.
Mrs. Mehta: Why do you want to get him admitted in our school?
Anita: That school is upto 8th standard only. Moreover, your school is famous for discipline and good study.
Mrs. Mehta: How much percentage has your brother got?
Anita: He has got 87% marks. He is very intelligent.
Mrs. Mehta: Though he has got good marks yet to take admission in our school he has to appear for the entrance test. It will be held on 20th April.
Anita: Has he to fill up any form to appear for this test?
Mrs. Mehta: Yeah. This is our prospectus and this is the form for the entrance test.
Anita: Would you tell me about the total charges that we have to deposit for taking an admission?
Mrs. Mehta: Everything is written in the prospectus.
Anita: How much have I to pay for the prospectus?
Mrs. Mehta: Rs.100/- only.
Anita: Here are Rs.100/-. Thanking you.
Receptionist: Welcome. Please meet Admission In-charge Mrs. Mehta in room no.7.
Anita: Thanks.
Receptionist: It's all right.
Anita: Excuse me Mrs. Mehta. I want some information about the admission of my brother. I want to get him admitted in 9th class.
Mrs. Mehta: Please have a seat. From which school has your brother passed 8th class?
Anita: He has passed his 8th from S.D.Public School.
Mrs. Mehta: Why do you want to get him admitted in our school?
Anita: That school is upto 8th standard only. Moreover, your school is famous for discipline and good study.
Mrs. Mehta: How much percentage has your brother got?
Anita: He has got 87% marks. He is very intelligent.
Mrs. Mehta: Though he has got good marks yet to take admission in our school he has to appear for the entrance test. It will be held on 20th April.
Anita: Has he to fill up any form to appear for this test?
Mrs. Mehta: Yeah. This is our prospectus and this is the form for the entrance test.
Anita: Would you tell me about the total charges that we have to deposit for taking an admission?
Mrs. Mehta: Everything is written in the prospectus.
Anita: How much have I to pay for the prospectus?
Mrs. Mehta: Rs.100/- only.
Anita: Here are Rs.100/-. Thanking you.
Stress of Board Exams
Uncle: Raju! What are you doing?
Raju: Good evening uncle! I am watching a movie.
Uncle: Good evening my son! So now you are out of exam stress.
Raju: Yes uncle. It was a long and stressful period. I need some fun now to relax my mind.
Uncle: Have you performed well in all the papers?
Raju: I am satisfied with my performance although I had to leave 10 marks questions in Mathematics and 15 marks questions in Science papers.
Uncle: Didn’t you know the answers?
Raju: I knew all the answers but due to lack of time I was unable to write the answers.
Uncle: It happens with most of the students. How many marks do you expect?
Raju: I expect above 80% marks because I have written good answers.
Uncle: What will you do in your vacation now?
Raju: I shall improve my communication skills in English because without it there is no future. Nobody can get a good job anywhere. Actually I lack fluency in speaking.
Uncle: It’s a good idea. What do you intend to do after your result?
Raju: I want to do BCA. I shall also join a diploma course in software engineering.
Uncle: It’s an IT era. So many young men are crazy to ride the wave.
Raju: India is a rising economy, and second biggest in software engineering. This field is full of good opportunities.
Uncle: The bell is ringing. Open the door. Probably your dad has come.
Raju: Good evening uncle! I am watching a movie.
Uncle: Good evening my son! So now you are out of exam stress.
Raju: Yes uncle. It was a long and stressful period. I need some fun now to relax my mind.
Uncle: Have you performed well in all the papers?
Raju: I am satisfied with my performance although I had to leave 10 marks questions in Mathematics and 15 marks questions in Science papers.
Uncle: Didn’t you know the answers?
Raju: I knew all the answers but due to lack of time I was unable to write the answers.
Uncle: It happens with most of the students. How many marks do you expect?
Raju: I expect above 80% marks because I have written good answers.
Uncle: What will you do in your vacation now?
Raju: I shall improve my communication skills in English because without it there is no future. Nobody can get a good job anywhere. Actually I lack fluency in speaking.
Uncle: It’s a good idea. What do you intend to do after your result?
Raju: I want to do BCA. I shall also join a diploma course in software engineering.
Uncle: It’s an IT era. So many young men are crazy to ride the wave.
Raju: India is a rising economy, and second biggest in software engineering. This field is full of good opportunities.
Uncle: The bell is ringing. Open the door. Probably your dad has come.
Asking For Address
Rakesh: Excuse me please.
Could you tell me the way to Moti Nagar ?
Passer-by: Yes please. Go straight on this road for about 2 kms. There you will find Fun Republic. Just turn to left after it. You will be at Moti Nagar.
Rakesh: Thanks.
Passer-by: Welcome.
Rakesh: (From a passer-by at Moti Nagar) Excuse me. Where can I locate this house B-32?
Passer-by: Whose house is it?
Rakesh: Dr. Ravi Verma’s. He is a popular person.
Passer-by: Yes. I know him. You can locate this house very easily. (Indicating towards a juice corner). Turn right from that juice corner, and go straight. After 60-70 steps you will find Durga Temple on right side. Ask any body there.........
Rakesh: (From a shopkeeper near Durga Temple). Could you tell me where Dr. Ravi Verma lives ?
Shopkeeper: Yes, why not. Are you his relative?
Rakesh: Of course, I am. He is my uncle. But how have you guessed it ? You seem an astrologer ?
Shopkeeper: (Laughing) I am not an astrologer. Your face resembles his face.
Rakesh: How far is his house from here ?
Shopkeeper: Less than 20 steps. Turn left from there. You will see a park. Dr. Verma’s kothi, having a big black gate, is at the corner.
Rakesh: Thanks.
Passer-by: Yes please. Go straight on this road for about 2 kms. There you will find Fun Republic. Just turn to left after it. You will be at Moti Nagar.
Rakesh: Thanks.
Passer-by: Welcome.
Rakesh: (From a passer-by at Moti Nagar) Excuse me. Where can I locate this house B-32?
Passer-by: Whose house is it?
Rakesh: Dr. Ravi Verma’s. He is a popular person.
Passer-by: Yes. I know him. You can locate this house very easily. (Indicating towards a juice corner). Turn right from that juice corner, and go straight. After 60-70 steps you will find Durga Temple on right side. Ask any body there.........
Rakesh: (From a shopkeeper near Durga Temple). Could you tell me where Dr. Ravi Verma lives ?
Shopkeeper: Yes, why not. Are you his relative?
Rakesh: Of course, I am. He is my uncle. But how have you guessed it ? You seem an astrologer ?
Shopkeeper: (Laughing) I am not an astrologer. Your face resembles his face.
Rakesh: How far is his house from here ?
Shopkeeper: Less than 20 steps. Turn left from there. You will see a park. Dr. Verma’s kothi, having a big black gate, is at the corner.
Rakesh: Thanks.
At The Sari Shop
Seller: Good evening
madam!
Customer: Good evening!
Seller: Please be seated. What would you like to have, cold or hot ?
Customer: Just a glass of cold water. It is very hot today....
Seller: Yes ma’m, what can I do for you? Would you like saris or suits?
Customer: Please show me different varieties of Manipuri Saris.
Seller: Sure ma’m...... Here the saris are. These are indeed very pretty. You can see different colours & designs.
Customer: Please show me more designs & bright colours.
Seller: These are beautiful saris in bright colours.
Customer: (Picking up a sari) This is the sari I was looking for.
Seller: It is unique, rarely available in the market. Your choice is appreciable.
Customer: O.K. Tell me its price.
Seller: Yes, its price is Rs.2,650/- only
Customer: The price is too much. Won’t you give me any discount.
Seller: Sorry ma’m, our rates are fixed and minimum in the market. We don’t want to waste the precious time of our customers in bargaining (act of buying/offering something at a low price).
Customer: O.K. pack it. Now show me some simple saris for wearing in the office.
Seller: I am showing you some latest designs of Paraag saris. These are so attractive that you would like to buy at lease half a dozen. The colour matching of these saris is excellent.
Customer: (After selecting two saris) Please pack these two saris.
Seller: Do you need anything else ma’m? We also have a good variety of suits.
Customer: Nothing else. How much have I to pay?
Seller: Only Rs.4350/-
Customer: Good evening!
Seller: Please be seated. What would you like to have, cold or hot ?
Customer: Just a glass of cold water. It is very hot today....
Seller: Yes ma’m, what can I do for you? Would you like saris or suits?
Customer: Please show me different varieties of Manipuri Saris.
Seller: Sure ma’m...... Here the saris are. These are indeed very pretty. You can see different colours & designs.
Customer: Please show me more designs & bright colours.
Seller: These are beautiful saris in bright colours.
Customer: (Picking up a sari) This is the sari I was looking for.
Seller: It is unique, rarely available in the market. Your choice is appreciable.
Customer: O.K. Tell me its price.
Seller: Yes, its price is Rs.2,650/- only
Customer: The price is too much. Won’t you give me any discount.
Seller: Sorry ma’m, our rates are fixed and minimum in the market. We don’t want to waste the precious time of our customers in bargaining (act of buying/offering something at a low price).
Customer: O.K. pack it. Now show me some simple saris for wearing in the office.
Seller: I am showing you some latest designs of Paraag saris. These are so attractive that you would like to buy at lease half a dozen. The colour matching of these saris is excellent.
Customer: (After selecting two saris) Please pack these two saris.
Seller: Do you need anything else ma’m? We also have a good variety of suits.
Customer: Nothing else. How much have I to pay?
Seller: Only Rs.4350/-
Buying a Computer
Ruchi: Excuse me! Could you suggest me a good computer?
Salesgirl: Please have a seat. Would you tell me the configuration?
Ruchi: I exactly don't know what the configuration should be. It must have enough power to help me operate Internet easily and do my graphic works comfortably.
Salesgirl: You can go for 2GB MHz with 15'' colour monitor. Would you like to get a computer assembled?
Ruchi: No, I want HCL. I think it is the best one.
Salesgirl: Certainly. It is HCL's latest model.
Ruchi: It's beautiful computer. What's its price?
Salesgirl: Rs.34,000/- only.
Ruchi: Is there any discount?
Salesgirl: There is no discount. Prices are fixed. But under the company's scheme you will get one HP printer free with this computer.
Ruchi: How much warranty is there on computer?
Salesgirl: It has one year onsite warranty. But this is a good computer. It won't give any problem.
Ruchi: Please get it packed and help me to keep it in my car.
Salesgirl: Sure ma'am.... This is your bill ma'am.
Ruchi: Here is amount of the bill. Please count it.
Salesgirl: Thanks.
Salesgirl: Please have a seat. Would you tell me the configuration?
Ruchi: I exactly don't know what the configuration should be. It must have enough power to help me operate Internet easily and do my graphic works comfortably.
Salesgirl: You can go for 2GB MHz with 15'' colour monitor. Would you like to get a computer assembled?
Ruchi: No, I want HCL. I think it is the best one.
Salesgirl: Certainly. It is HCL's latest model.
Ruchi: It's beautiful computer. What's its price?
Salesgirl: Rs.34,000/- only.
Ruchi: Is there any discount?
Salesgirl: There is no discount. Prices are fixed. But under the company's scheme you will get one HP printer free with this computer.
Ruchi: How much warranty is there on computer?
Salesgirl: It has one year onsite warranty. But this is a good computer. It won't give any problem.
Ruchi: Please get it packed and help me to keep it in my car.
Salesgirl: Sure ma'am.... This is your bill ma'am.
Ruchi: Here is amount of the bill. Please count it.
Salesgirl: Thanks.
Buying Shoes
Shopkeeper: Welcome, sir! Have a seat please.
Would you take a cold drink?
Sunny: No, thanks. Do you have Liberty shoes?
Shopkeeper: Certainly, sir! What size do you wear?
Sunny: Size 9 and black colour. Please show me the latest designs only.
Shopkeeper: Don’t worry sir. We have beautiful and the latest designs and maximum variety. Try this shoe.
Sunny: It is bit tight.
Shopkeeper: Sorry sir, I brought size 8 by mistake..... Please try this one.
Sunny: Yes, it fits well. And it is comfortable too. But its design is not much good.
Shopkeeper: Here are other designs.
Sunny: I have liked this pair. What is its price?
Shopkeeper: Rs.1500/- only.
Sunny: Oh! It’s too much. Who will come to your shop if you loot the customers? Please tell me the minimum price.
Shopkeeper: It’s an excellent and durable pair. And how beautiful it looks. The price is reasonable. You know we never overcharge. Still we are giving you 5% discount as you are our old customer.
Sunny: I won’t give you more than 1200/-. Give it or I am going. I am in a hurry.
Shopkeeper: We don’t want to annoy you as you are our old customer. Now we are giving up our profit. Please give only Rs.1300/-
Sunny: I’ll give you Rs.1250/- only, not even a single rupee more.....say yes or no.....
Shopkeeper: OK., be happy sir. It is our first sale today. Take it.
Sunny: Please don’t pack it, I am going to wear it just now.....
Sunny: No, thanks. Do you have Liberty shoes?
Shopkeeper: Certainly, sir! What size do you wear?
Sunny: Size 9 and black colour. Please show me the latest designs only.
Shopkeeper: Don’t worry sir. We have beautiful and the latest designs and maximum variety. Try this shoe.
Sunny: It is bit tight.
Shopkeeper: Sorry sir, I brought size 8 by mistake..... Please try this one.
Sunny: Yes, it fits well. And it is comfortable too. But its design is not much good.
Shopkeeper: Here are other designs.
Sunny: I have liked this pair. What is its price?
Shopkeeper: Rs.1500/- only.
Sunny: Oh! It’s too much. Who will come to your shop if you loot the customers? Please tell me the minimum price.
Shopkeeper: It’s an excellent and durable pair. And how beautiful it looks. The price is reasonable. You know we never overcharge. Still we are giving you 5% discount as you are our old customer.
Sunny: I won’t give you more than 1200/-. Give it or I am going. I am in a hurry.
Shopkeeper: We don’t want to annoy you as you are our old customer. Now we are giving up our profit. Please give only Rs.1300/-
Sunny: I’ll give you Rs.1250/- only, not even a single rupee more.....say yes or no.....
Shopkeeper: OK., be happy sir. It is our first sale today. Take it.
Sunny: Please don’t pack it, I am going to wear it just now.....
A Guest At Home
Rita:
Good evening uncle! How are you? I am so happy to see you today.
Uncle: I am fine my daughter. And how do you do?
Rita: Quite well. Please come in uncle.
Uncle: Where are your parents?
Rita: Papa is out of station, and Mummy has just gone to market.
Uncle: Where has your father gone?
Rita: He has gone to Jaipur on business.
Uncle: But he had asked me to meet him today as he wanted to talk over some matter.
Rita: Actually he had to go suddenly in the morning today because there was an urgent business call from Jaipur. And he had rung you up at your home at 8 a.m but no one picked up the phone. He had told me that you would come and he instructed me to inform you about his sudden departure. He will come back in the evening tomorrow and he will contact you then.
Uncle: When will your mother return from the market?
Rita: Probably she’ll be back after half an hour. Would you have water uncle?
Uncle: Oh yes.......... Are you doing B.A. Rita?
Rita: Yes, I am studying in B.A. 2nd year.
Uncle: In which college?
Rita: In Kalindi college. And uncle, what is your daughter Madhuri doing?
Uncle: You know she completed her graduation last year. These days she is doing a computer course. She remembers you a lot.
Rita: I will ring her up. I must prepare tea now.
Uncle: My child, there is no need for tea. I am leaving. Ask your papa to telephone me as soon as he comes back from Jaipur. Good night my child!
Rita: Good night uncle!
Uncle: I am fine my daughter. And how do you do?
Rita: Quite well. Please come in uncle.
Uncle: Where are your parents?
Rita: Papa is out of station, and Mummy has just gone to market.
Uncle: Where has your father gone?
Rita: He has gone to Jaipur on business.
Uncle: But he had asked me to meet him today as he wanted to talk over some matter.
Rita: Actually he had to go suddenly in the morning today because there was an urgent business call from Jaipur. And he had rung you up at your home at 8 a.m but no one picked up the phone. He had told me that you would come and he instructed me to inform you about his sudden departure. He will come back in the evening tomorrow and he will contact you then.
Uncle: When will your mother return from the market?
Rita: Probably she’ll be back after half an hour. Would you have water uncle?
Uncle: Oh yes.......... Are you doing B.A. Rita?
Rita: Yes, I am studying in B.A. 2nd year.
Uncle: In which college?
Rita: In Kalindi college. And uncle, what is your daughter Madhuri doing?
Uncle: You know she completed her graduation last year. These days she is doing a computer course. She remembers you a lot.
Rita: I will ring her up. I must prepare tea now.
Uncle: My child, there is no need for tea. I am leaving. Ask your papa to telephone me as soon as he comes back from Jaipur. Good night my child!
Rita: Good night uncle!
Computer Training Institute
Priya: Hello! Is it computer institute?
Receptionist: Yes. How can we help you?
Priya: I am Priya. I want to join your institute for a computer course. Can you give me some information?
Receptionist: Certainly. Which course do you want to join? We have many courses like Basic Computer Operations, DTP, MS Office, Programming, Accountancy, Internet, hardware etc.
Priya: Actually I don’t have much knowledge about computers. I don’t even know which course I should take up. I need your suggestion too.
Receptionist: Before I suggest you a course first let me know why do you want to do a computer course?
Priya: I want to get a job in a good office.
Receptionist: Then I suggest you to take up Basic Computer Operations. It'll be the best course for you. This course will make you capable enough to join any good office. Afterwards you may take up another course.
Priya: Which packages will you teach in this course? And what’s its duration?
Receptionist: MS Office, Internet, Windows etc. It's a three months course.
Priya: Do you have Windows XP in your computers?
Receptionist: Of course, we have. You’ll get a good training here.
Priya: Do you give practical training?
Receptionist: We have 5 days week - 3 days for practical and 2 days for theory.
Priya: Would you please tell me the course fee?
Receptionist: Rs. 1550/- per month for three months. Admission fee is Rs.500/- only. Please collect the details from our institute between 10 am to 1 pm on working days.
Priya: I’ll come to you tomorrow. Thanking you very much for giving me all the information.
Receptionist: It’s all right.
Receptionist: Yes. How can we help you?
Priya: I am Priya. I want to join your institute for a computer course. Can you give me some information?
Receptionist: Certainly. Which course do you want to join? We have many courses like Basic Computer Operations, DTP, MS Office, Programming, Accountancy, Internet, hardware etc.
Priya: Actually I don’t have much knowledge about computers. I don’t even know which course I should take up. I need your suggestion too.
Receptionist: Before I suggest you a course first let me know why do you want to do a computer course?
Priya: I want to get a job in a good office.
Receptionist: Then I suggest you to take up Basic Computer Operations. It'll be the best course for you. This course will make you capable enough to join any good office. Afterwards you may take up another course.
Priya: Which packages will you teach in this course? And what’s its duration?
Receptionist: MS Office, Internet, Windows etc. It's a three months course.
Priya: Do you have Windows XP in your computers?
Receptionist: Of course, we have. You’ll get a good training here.
Priya: Do you give practical training?
Receptionist: We have 5 days week - 3 days for practical and 2 days for theory.
Priya: Would you please tell me the course fee?
Receptionist: Rs. 1550/- per month for three months. Admission fee is Rs.500/- only. Please collect the details from our institute between 10 am to 1 pm on working days.
Priya: I’ll come to you tomorrow. Thanking you very much for giving me all the information.
Receptionist: It’s all right.
Admission Of A Child
Vandana: Hello Preeti, how are you? It seems you
are a little worried.
Preeti: Yes, I am worried about the admission of my son. I don’t know what I should do.
Vandana: Why are you worrying? You can get him admitted in any good English medium school.
Preeti: I also want, but most of the good public schools demand huge donations, which lower middle class people like us can’t afford.
Vandana: Then why don’t you consider over a govt. school for him?
Preeti: In fact, the standard of education is not good in govt. schools. Although the teachers of these schools get good salaries yet they don’t take much interest in teaching the students. They are only interested in taking tuitions and earning more money.
Vandana: You are right Preeti. Due to that reason I got my children admitted in a public school. But even public schools are not perfect. My children have to take tuitions. And there are so much expenses that we find it difficult to make both ends meet.
Preeti: It is generally said that standard of education is much better in public schools than in govt. schools.
Vandana: I don’t think coaching is good in every public school. Though there are a few schools which really try hard to maintain a good reputation.
Preeti: But it is not easy to get the children admitted in those schools. And people like us can’t even meet the expenses.
Vandana: Yeah, it is true. Still we can’t say that those schools guarantee bright career for the students or freedom from headaches for the parents. You have to take pain and be careful even then.
Preeti: All these things have made me very confused and worried.
Vandana: Why don’t you get your son admitted in a govt. model school. These schools are similar to some good public schools.
Preeti: (Happily) It can solve my problem. I think a model school can be the best for my son under present circumstances. Will you accompany me to the nearest model school? I shall be thankful to you.
Vandana: Oh sure! Please come to my home at 8 am. But do talk to your husband first.
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Preeti: Yes, I am worried about the admission of my son. I don’t know what I should do.
Vandana: Why are you worrying? You can get him admitted in any good English medium school.
Preeti: I also want, but most of the good public schools demand huge donations, which lower middle class people like us can’t afford.
Vandana: Then why don’t you consider over a govt. school for him?
Preeti: In fact, the standard of education is not good in govt. schools. Although the teachers of these schools get good salaries yet they don’t take much interest in teaching the students. They are only interested in taking tuitions and earning more money.
Vandana: You are right Preeti. Due to that reason I got my children admitted in a public school. But even public schools are not perfect. My children have to take tuitions. And there are so much expenses that we find it difficult to make both ends meet.
Preeti: It is generally said that standard of education is much better in public schools than in govt. schools.
Vandana: I don’t think coaching is good in every public school. Though there are a few schools which really try hard to maintain a good reputation.
Preeti: But it is not easy to get the children admitted in those schools. And people like us can’t even meet the expenses.
Vandana: Yeah, it is true. Still we can’t say that those schools guarantee bright career for the students or freedom from headaches for the parents. You have to take pain and be careful even then.
Preeti: All these things have made me very confused and worried.
Vandana: Why don’t you get your son admitted in a govt. model school. These schools are similar to some good public schools.
Preeti: (Happily) It can solve my problem. I think a model school can be the best for my son under present circumstances. Will you accompany me to the nearest model school? I shall be thankful to you.
Vandana: Oh sure! Please come to my home at 8 am. But do talk to your husband first.
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Uncle Calling From America
Uncle:
Hello! Radhika?
Radhika: Yeah. Who is speaking?
Uncle: My child, uncle Mathur speaking from New York.
Radhika: Hello uncle! How are you there? I am extremely happy to hear you.
Uncle: All of us are fine here. What about you and your parents?
Radhika: Everybody is fit and happy. We remember you a lot. When are you coming to meet us?
Uncle: Very soon my child. That’s why I have called you. We are arriving in Delhi next week.
Radhika: What a good news! I am so thrilled (excited). We’ll meet after 5 years. Don’t forget to bring aunty and Rocky with you.
Uncle: They are definitely coming with me. Radhika, if you want something from America please tell me.
Radhika: You know I am fond of reading. So please bring some good books in English, nothing else.
Uncle: Yeah, I know your taste. I will definitely bring a few good books. Your father’s hobby is listening to music, so I am bringing a CD player for him.
Radhika: How nice you are, uncle! But please don’t spend too much on gifts. On which date are you coming?
Uncle: On 9th of this month. We are coming by Air India Flight.
Radhika: When will your aeroplane land at the airport?
Uncle: At 11 am.
Radhika: We will come to receive you at the airport. We have bought new Opel Astra. We’ll show you round Delhi in our new car.
Uncle: Congratulations for buying a new car. You are a wonderful girl. How is your study going on?
Radhika: It is going on well.
Uncle: Your English has also improved. You are speaking fluently and correctly. Are you learning it somewhere?
Radhika: I am learning it at London School of English, Moti Nagar - a good coaching centre in Delhi.
Uncle: Okay Radhika, see you at the airport.
Radhika: Bye Uncle! We are eagerly waiting for you.
Radhika: Yeah. Who is speaking?
Uncle: My child, uncle Mathur speaking from New York.
Radhika: Hello uncle! How are you there? I am extremely happy to hear you.
Uncle: All of us are fine here. What about you and your parents?
Radhika: Everybody is fit and happy. We remember you a lot. When are you coming to meet us?
Uncle: Very soon my child. That’s why I have called you. We are arriving in Delhi next week.
Radhika: What a good news! I am so thrilled (excited). We’ll meet after 5 years. Don’t forget to bring aunty and Rocky with you.
Uncle: They are definitely coming with me. Radhika, if you want something from America please tell me.
Radhika: You know I am fond of reading. So please bring some good books in English, nothing else.
Uncle: Yeah, I know your taste. I will definitely bring a few good books. Your father’s hobby is listening to music, so I am bringing a CD player for him.
Radhika: How nice you are, uncle! But please don’t spend too much on gifts. On which date are you coming?
Uncle: On 9th of this month. We are coming by Air India Flight.
Radhika: When will your aeroplane land at the airport?
Uncle: At 11 am.
Radhika: We will come to receive you at the airport. We have bought new Opel Astra. We’ll show you round Delhi in our new car.
Uncle: Congratulations for buying a new car. You are a wonderful girl. How is your study going on?
Radhika: It is going on well.
Uncle: Your English has also improved. You are speaking fluently and correctly. Are you learning it somewhere?
Radhika: I am learning it at London School of English, Moti Nagar - a good coaching centre in Delhi.
Uncle: Okay Radhika, see you at the airport.
Radhika: Bye Uncle! We are eagerly waiting for you.
In the office
Ricky: Hi. It’s nice to see you
Mona: I am glad to be here.
Ricky: I haven’t seen you around here before. Have you joined recently?
Mona: No. I work in the marketing division. I’m here for a few months.
Ricky: Oh, you may find working in our office a little boring. There is no fun here.
Mona: But to me it sounds like a refreshing change.
Ricky: Are you on some special assignment?
Mona: I am expected to assist the chief administrative officer Mr.Nair in a new project. Probably he hasn’t turned up yet.
Ricky: He won’t be here till 11 today. Would you like to enjoy a cup of coffee?
Mona: Yes, it’s okay. It was supposed to be a very hectic day today. But till this moment I have nothing to do.
Ricky: Did you watch the cricket highlights yesterday?
Mona: No, I don’t really follow cricket. Though I have some glimpses of the game off and on.
Ricky: It was a great game. India won easily. Do you think our boys are going to make it to the final?
Mona: I’m not sure. Even if they make it to the final they won’t be able to beat the Australians.
Ricky: Sehwag is in terrific form. Yesterday his sixty came up only in 30 balls.
Mona: Only one or two batmen can’t carry through the game on their shoulders. Moreover under pressure Indians collapse easily.
Ricky: But this time our boys seem determined. They may turn the tables.
Mona: Let’s hope for the best. Since when have you been with the company?
Ricky: I joined last year as an assistant manager.
Mona: I think I must call Mr. Nair. I can’t sit idle for long.
Ricky: Well, I better get back to my table now.
Mona: Thanks for coffee.
Ricky: See you at lunch again.
Mona: I am glad to be here.
Ricky: I haven’t seen you around here before. Have you joined recently?
Mona: No. I work in the marketing division. I’m here for a few months.
Ricky: Oh, you may find working in our office a little boring. There is no fun here.
Mona: But to me it sounds like a refreshing change.
Ricky: Are you on some special assignment?
Mona: I am expected to assist the chief administrative officer Mr.Nair in a new project. Probably he hasn’t turned up yet.
Ricky: He won’t be here till 11 today. Would you like to enjoy a cup of coffee?
Mona: Yes, it’s okay. It was supposed to be a very hectic day today. But till this moment I have nothing to do.
Ricky: Did you watch the cricket highlights yesterday?
Mona: No, I don’t really follow cricket. Though I have some glimpses of the game off and on.
Ricky: It was a great game. India won easily. Do you think our boys are going to make it to the final?
Mona: I’m not sure. Even if they make it to the final they won’t be able to beat the Australians.
Ricky: Sehwag is in terrific form. Yesterday his sixty came up only in 30 balls.
Mona: Only one or two batmen can’t carry through the game on their shoulders. Moreover under pressure Indians collapse easily.
Ricky: But this time our boys seem determined. They may turn the tables.
Mona: Let’s hope for the best. Since when have you been with the company?
Ricky: I joined last year as an assistant manager.
Mona: I think I must call Mr. Nair. I can’t sit idle for long.
Ricky: Well, I better get back to my table now.
Mona: Thanks for coffee.
Ricky: See you at lunch again.
Picnic Programme
Naresh: We have holiday tomorrow. I think we
should go somewhere to have fun.
Manish: It is a good idea. But where shall we go?
Naresh: Why don’t we go to Boating Club?
It is a wonderful picnic place. We can enjoy boating as well as music.
Manish: Why not. I am ready. Aha! Here comes Monica. How are you Monica?
Naresh: Quite well. What are you talking about?
Naresh: We are planning to go to Boating Club. Will you accompany us?
Monica: Definitely. It’ll be my pleasure to have your company. When are you going?
Manish: Tomorrow. We have holiday. What is your opinion? When should we move?
Monica: We can go after lunch, evening time is good for picnic. What will you bring Naresh?
Naresh: I shall bring burgers.
Manish: And Monica you should bring chowmein as you are expert in preparing this dish.
Monica: Okay. I agree. I’ll also take fruits. But what will you bring, you miser?
Manish: Now it’s unfair Monica. You can’t call me a miser. I’ll arrange what you say.
Naresh: You can buy cold drinks and ice-cream for everybody at Boating Club.
Manish: As you like my friends. I’ll also take my CD player.
Monica: It will really be a joyful picnic. We are only three. I think there should be at least 2 or 3 more persons.
Manish: We can ask our family members. I hope my sister will also agree to go with us. And Monica you can ask your brother.
Monica: He is always ready to go on picnics. Even my parents are fun-loving. They’ll also agree if I ask.
Naresh: No parents please. How can we enjoy freely in their presence?
Monica: When’ll we come back?
Naresh: We can move at 12 and come back by 6 or 7 in the evening.
Manish: Okay. The program has been decided now. Let us meet tomorrow at my home.
Manish: It is a good idea. But where shall we go?
Naresh: Why don’t we go to Boating Club?
It is a wonderful picnic place. We can enjoy boating as well as music.
Manish: Why not. I am ready. Aha! Here comes Monica. How are you Monica?
Naresh: Quite well. What are you talking about?
Naresh: We are planning to go to Boating Club. Will you accompany us?
Monica: Definitely. It’ll be my pleasure to have your company. When are you going?
Manish: Tomorrow. We have holiday. What is your opinion? When should we move?
Monica: We can go after lunch, evening time is good for picnic. What will you bring Naresh?
Naresh: I shall bring burgers.
Manish: And Monica you should bring chowmein as you are expert in preparing this dish.
Monica: Okay. I agree. I’ll also take fruits. But what will you bring, you miser?
Manish: Now it’s unfair Monica. You can’t call me a miser. I’ll arrange what you say.
Naresh: You can buy cold drinks and ice-cream for everybody at Boating Club.
Manish: As you like my friends. I’ll also take my CD player.
Monica: It will really be a joyful picnic. We are only three. I think there should be at least 2 or 3 more persons.
Manish: We can ask our family members. I hope my sister will also agree to go with us. And Monica you can ask your brother.
Monica: He is always ready to go on picnics. Even my parents are fun-loving. They’ll also agree if I ask.
Naresh: No parents please. How can we enjoy freely in their presence?
Monica: When’ll we come back?
Naresh: We can move at 12 and come back by 6 or 7 in the evening.
Manish: Okay. The program has been decided now. Let us meet tomorrow at my home.
At Jewellery Shop
Jeweller:
Good morning madam, welcome.
Mrs. Khanna: Good morning.
Jeweller: Please come in and take a seat.
Mrs. Khanna: I want to purchase a jewellery set for me.
Jeweller: With great pleasure, it is your own shop. First tell us what would you take, cold or hot?
Mrs. Khanna: There is no need for anything. Just show me the sets.
Jeweller: You must take a cold drink. It is hot today.
Mrs. Khanna: OK, bring anything.........
Jeweller: Here are some good sets. See the sparkle and the beauty of the designs.
Mrs. Khanna: I would like to purchase this golden set.
Jeweller: This is really wonderful and the last piece left. We brought four sets of this design two days ago, three have already been sold.
Mrs. Khanna: What is its price?
Jeweller: Only Rs.32,000/-
Mrs. Khanna: It seems to be a little costly.
Jeweller: What are you saying madam? Have we ever overcharged from you? This is the newspaper. See what the price of gold is today. Calculate and then give us Rs.100/- less.
Mrs. Khanna: (after thinking for some time) I am taking it.
Jeweller: What else do you want? Would you like to see some other items?
Mrs. Khanna: Show a simple ring for my husband. It should be less then 10 grams. He dislikes heavy rings.
Jeweller: Here it is please.
Mrs. Khanna: It is really very attractive. What is the price of this ring?
Jeweller: Rs. 4000/- only.
Mrs. Khanna: Please pack this ring also.... And here is a blank cheque. Please fill up the minimum amount yourself.
Jeweller: I am filling Rs.35000/- only. Thank you, madam.
Mrs. Khanna: Good morning.
Jeweller: Please come in and take a seat.
Mrs. Khanna: I want to purchase a jewellery set for me.
Jeweller: With great pleasure, it is your own shop. First tell us what would you take, cold or hot?
Mrs. Khanna: There is no need for anything. Just show me the sets.
Jeweller: You must take a cold drink. It is hot today.
Mrs. Khanna: OK, bring anything.........
Jeweller: Here are some good sets. See the sparkle and the beauty of the designs.
Mrs. Khanna: I would like to purchase this golden set.
Jeweller: This is really wonderful and the last piece left. We brought four sets of this design two days ago, three have already been sold.
Mrs. Khanna: What is its price?
Jeweller: Only Rs.32,000/-
Mrs. Khanna: It seems to be a little costly.
Jeweller: What are you saying madam? Have we ever overcharged from you? This is the newspaper. See what the price of gold is today. Calculate and then give us Rs.100/- less.
Mrs. Khanna: (after thinking for some time) I am taking it.
Jeweller: What else do you want? Would you like to see some other items?
Mrs. Khanna: Show a simple ring for my husband. It should be less then 10 grams. He dislikes heavy rings.
Jeweller: Here it is please.
Mrs. Khanna: It is really very attractive. What is the price of this ring?
Jeweller: Rs. 4000/- only.
Mrs. Khanna: Please pack this ring also.... And here is a blank cheque. Please fill up the minimum amount yourself.
Jeweller: I am filling Rs.35000/- only. Thank you, madam.
At The Bus Stop
1st Passenger: Excuse me. Could you tell me which
bus goes to India Gate?
2nd Passenger: Bus route no.823 and 308 will go there.
1st Passenger: At what time is the bus due?
2nd Passenger: I don’t know the exact time, but the service is good.
1st Passenger: If you don’t mind, could you tell me where are you going?
2nd Passenger: I am going to India Gate.
1st Passenger: Good, I am pleased to hear it.
2nd Passenger: Welcome.
1st Passenger: I think a common man is not satisfied with the public transport system in Delhi. The passengers are made to wait for a long time. Then the journey is not comfortable.
2nd Passenger: A lot of buses are running on the roads now-a-days but the service is not efficient. There is mismanagement everywhere.
1st Passenger: Specially Blueline buses are creating havoc (disorder and confusion) on the roads.
2nd Passenger: That’s why people call it a deadline bus service. They are afraid of this service due to the rash-driving of its drivers.
1st Passenger: Our government must do something to improve the situation.
2nd Passenger: Govt. warned the operators several times, they are being punished, but still there is not much improvement.
1st Passenger: Ultimately it is the public who suffer. Both the transporters and the leaders are expert in fooling the public.
2nd Passenger: The public also don’t keep discipline. People like to break queues here.
1st Passenger: It’s true. Here comes the bus, let’s board it.
2nd Passenger: Hurry up please; we can get a seat also.
2nd Passenger: Bus route no.823 and 308 will go there.
1st Passenger: At what time is the bus due?
2nd Passenger: I don’t know the exact time, but the service is good.
1st Passenger: If you don’t mind, could you tell me where are you going?
2nd Passenger: I am going to India Gate.
1st Passenger: Good, I am pleased to hear it.
2nd Passenger: Welcome.
1st Passenger: I think a common man is not satisfied with the public transport system in Delhi. The passengers are made to wait for a long time. Then the journey is not comfortable.
2nd Passenger: A lot of buses are running on the roads now-a-days but the service is not efficient. There is mismanagement everywhere.
1st Passenger: Specially Blueline buses are creating havoc (disorder and confusion) on the roads.
2nd Passenger: That’s why people call it a deadline bus service. They are afraid of this service due to the rash-driving of its drivers.
1st Passenger: Our government must do something to improve the situation.
2nd Passenger: Govt. warned the operators several times, they are being punished, but still there is not much improvement.
1st Passenger: Ultimately it is the public who suffer. Both the transporters and the leaders are expert in fooling the public.
2nd Passenger: The public also don’t keep discipline. People like to break queues here.
1st Passenger: It’s true. Here comes the bus, let’s board it.
2nd Passenger: Hurry up please; we can get a seat also.
With A Traffic Policeman
Policeman: Hey! Stop your car.
Rajani: (Stopping her car, surprisingly). What is the matter?
Policeman: You have violated the traffic rule.
Rajani: What are you saying? I haven’t committed any offence.
Policeman: Don’t tell a lie. You should have stopped your car at red light but you skipped it. Such negligence may cause an accident.
Rajani: (Realizing her mistake) Oh! I am extremely sorry. In fact the crossing was free and I was in a hurry, thus I failed to notice the red light.
Policeman: But you are expected to drive carefully and cautiously on the road. You can’t endanger your or others life.
Rajani: Would you please pardon me this time?
Policeman: How can we allow persons like you to create chaos on the roads. Traffic police is for your safety. I am making out your challan. Take out your driving licence.
Rajani: (Showing her driving licence) It is my driving license. Please try to understand me. I didn’t commit mistake intentionally. I assure I will be more careful in future.
Policeman: Please don’t try to argue, and give me Rs.100/-. It is the minimum penalty.
Rajani: (Seriously) Try to realize my helplessness. I have only 100 rupees in my purse, I may need it. My friend is seriously ill. I am going to her house to enquire after her health.
Policeman: Okay, okay..... you are being pardoned this time. Henceforward follow traffic rules carefully.
Rajani: (Having a sigh of relief) Thanking you.
Rajani: (Stopping her car, surprisingly). What is the matter?
Policeman: You have violated the traffic rule.
Rajani: What are you saying? I haven’t committed any offence.
Policeman: Don’t tell a lie. You should have stopped your car at red light but you skipped it. Such negligence may cause an accident.
Rajani: (Realizing her mistake) Oh! I am extremely sorry. In fact the crossing was free and I was in a hurry, thus I failed to notice the red light.
Policeman: But you are expected to drive carefully and cautiously on the road. You can’t endanger your or others life.
Rajani: Would you please pardon me this time?
Policeman: How can we allow persons like you to create chaos on the roads. Traffic police is for your safety. I am making out your challan. Take out your driving licence.
Rajani: (Showing her driving licence) It is my driving license. Please try to understand me. I didn’t commit mistake intentionally. I assure I will be more careful in future.
Policeman: Please don’t try to argue, and give me Rs.100/-. It is the minimum penalty.
Rajani: (Seriously) Try to realize my helplessness. I have only 100 rupees in my purse, I may need it. My friend is seriously ill. I am going to her house to enquire after her health.
Policeman: Okay, okay..... you are being pardoned this time. Henceforward follow traffic rules carefully.
Rajani: (Having a sigh of relief) Thanking you.
With A Shopkeeper
Savita:
How much is flour today?
Shopkeeper: It is ten rupees a kilo.
Savita: Rupees ten! Price of everything is looking up rapidly.
Shopkeeper: Yes madam, and we are helpless. We can’t control the prices.
Savita: Give me 5 kgs. And also give me 1 kilo rice.
Shopkeeper: Anything else madam?
Savita: Well, how are you selling eggs?
Shopkeeper: Rs. 22/- a dozen.
Savita: These eggs are very small. Are these fresh?
Shopkeeper: Yes madam. These were supplied to us just two hours ago. How many do you want?
Savita: Give me half a dozen. What is the price of clarified butter?
Shopkeeper: Rs. 120/- per kilo is the market rate, but I’ll charge Rs. 115/- only from you as you are our old customer.
Savita: Oh God! How can a common person livenowadays?
Shopkeeper: Yes, we are passing through very hard times. And prices are still expected to rise more during the next month.
Savita: These leaders just play power-games. They don’t care about us. Only God knows what would happen to the poor.
Shopkeeper: We elect leaders. How can they be blamed?
Savita: Okay........... Give me only half kilo. Money has got wings now.
Shopkeeper: Do you need anything else?
Savita: Nothing...............
Shopkeeper: It is ten rupees a kilo.
Savita: Rupees ten! Price of everything is looking up rapidly.
Shopkeeper: Yes madam, and we are helpless. We can’t control the prices.
Savita: Give me 5 kgs. And also give me 1 kilo rice.
Shopkeeper: Anything else madam?
Savita: Well, how are you selling eggs?
Shopkeeper: Rs. 22/- a dozen.
Savita: These eggs are very small. Are these fresh?
Shopkeeper: Yes madam. These were supplied to us just two hours ago. How many do you want?
Savita: Give me half a dozen. What is the price of clarified butter?
Shopkeeper: Rs. 120/- per kilo is the market rate, but I’ll charge Rs. 115/- only from you as you are our old customer.
Savita: Oh God! How can a common person livenowadays?
Shopkeeper: Yes, we are passing through very hard times. And prices are still expected to rise more during the next month.
Savita: These leaders just play power-games. They don’t care about us. Only God knows what would happen to the poor.
Shopkeeper: We elect leaders. How can they be blamed?
Savita: Okay........... Give me only half kilo. Money has got wings now.
Shopkeeper: Do you need anything else?
Savita: Nothing...............
With A Receptionist
Visitor: Excuse me.
Receptionist: Yeah, what can I do for you sir?
Visitor: Could you help me to meet Mr. R.K. Bhatia, the manager of this company?
Receptionist: I am sorry you can’t meet him today. He is extremely busy. Did you take an appointment ?
Visitor: Yes, I did. He himself called me today.
Receptionist: Actually he is busy in an urgent meeting with a delegation from Japan. And he ordered me not to allow anybody to meet him till 3pm today.
Visitor: It is very important for me to meet him today as I am flying to America tomorrow.
Receptionist: Would you wait for a minute? Let me check with the manager please. What’s your good name sir, and from which company are you coming?
Visitor: R.S. Sagoo, Senior Computer Engineer, Thunderbird Graphics.
Receptionist: Thank you sir. (After talking to the manager on intercom).... I hope you won’t mind sir. You will have to wait for half-an-hour. Mr. Bhatia will definitely meet with you.
Visitor: It’s all right. I’ll wait.
Receptionist: (Pointing out to sofa) Please have a seat there. Meanwhile I am arranging coffee for you.
Visitor: (Smilingly) Thanks.
Receptionist: Welcome.
Receptionist: Yeah, what can I do for you sir?
Visitor: Could you help me to meet Mr. R.K. Bhatia, the manager of this company?
Receptionist: I am sorry you can’t meet him today. He is extremely busy. Did you take an appointment ?
Visitor: Yes, I did. He himself called me today.
Receptionist: Actually he is busy in an urgent meeting with a delegation from Japan. And he ordered me not to allow anybody to meet him till 3pm today.
Visitor: It is very important for me to meet him today as I am flying to America tomorrow.
Receptionist: Would you wait for a minute? Let me check with the manager please. What’s your good name sir, and from which company are you coming?
Visitor: R.S. Sagoo, Senior Computer Engineer, Thunderbird Graphics.
Receptionist: Thank you sir. (After talking to the manager on intercom).... I hope you won’t mind sir. You will have to wait for half-an-hour. Mr. Bhatia will definitely meet with you.
Visitor: It’s all right. I’ll wait.
Receptionist: (Pointing out to sofa) Please have a seat there. Meanwhile I am arranging coffee for you.
Visitor: (Smilingly) Thanks.
Receptionist: Welcome.
Criminals in Politics
Reena: Sumit, you are nineteen years old and got
voting right. To whom will you cast your vote?
Sumit: I am not going to cast my vote. I hate politics.
Reena: But by hating politics you can't gain anything. In my opinion it is the duty of every citizen to caste vote and elect good persons.
Alka: (to Sumit) If every person starts thinking like you we can never elect a good government for our country or state.
Sumit: Modern politics has become a breeding ground for criminals. They are nourished under its umbrella. It is better to forget it and concentrate towards career.
Reena: But we can't get a good future if we don't try to elect a good government. Criminals can be kept out of politics only if all the citizens cast their votes to honest persons not to the political parties.
Alka: It is true that criminalisation of politics has become the biggest problem of our country. And the people of this country are not wise enough to elect intelligent, educated and honest persons to govern our states and the country. We also send killers, dacoits and smugglers to the legislative assemblies and the parliament.
Sumit: I think we need to improve the system. How can we allow a criminal or uneducated person to be elected. How can they be accepted as ministers or administrators of this country?
Reena: Certainly this trend is dangerous for our future. There must be some system to reform politics.
Alka: Why can't be there an entrance examination to enter politics too? It should contain six tests: 1.Communication Skills in Hindi, English and one regional language, 2.History of India and the world, 3.Political Science, 4.Personality Development, 5.Economics, and 6.Law. It should be as tough as an IAS examination.
Sumit: I think it is a good idea. Then criminals won't have time to prepare for such an examination. All our MPs and MLAs will be well-educated and intelligent.
Reena: This simple idea can revolutionise our political system. It will keep mafia away from politics.
Alka: It will give a touch of professionalism to politics. People will get much better political administrators.
Sumit: When politicians are educated and intelligent they can understand the problems of our country properly and work for its betterment in a good way.
Reena: And citizens like Sumit will also start casting their votes.
Sumit: I am not going to cast my vote. I hate politics.
Reena: But by hating politics you can't gain anything. In my opinion it is the duty of every citizen to caste vote and elect good persons.
Alka: (to Sumit) If every person starts thinking like you we can never elect a good government for our country or state.
Sumit: Modern politics has become a breeding ground for criminals. They are nourished under its umbrella. It is better to forget it and concentrate towards career.
Reena: But we can't get a good future if we don't try to elect a good government. Criminals can be kept out of politics only if all the citizens cast their votes to honest persons not to the political parties.
Alka: It is true that criminalisation of politics has become the biggest problem of our country. And the people of this country are not wise enough to elect intelligent, educated and honest persons to govern our states and the country. We also send killers, dacoits and smugglers to the legislative assemblies and the parliament.
Sumit: I think we need to improve the system. How can we allow a criminal or uneducated person to be elected. How can they be accepted as ministers or administrators of this country?
Reena: Certainly this trend is dangerous for our future. There must be some system to reform politics.
Alka: Why can't be there an entrance examination to enter politics too? It should contain six tests: 1.Communication Skills in Hindi, English and one regional language, 2.History of India and the world, 3.Political Science, 4.Personality Development, 5.Economics, and 6.Law. It should be as tough as an IAS examination.
Sumit: I think it is a good idea. Then criminals won't have time to prepare for such an examination. All our MPs and MLAs will be well-educated and intelligent.
Reena: This simple idea can revolutionise our political system. It will keep mafia away from politics.
Alka: It will give a touch of professionalism to politics. People will get much better political administrators.
Sumit: When politicians are educated and intelligent they can understand the problems of our country properly and work for its betterment in a good way.
Reena: And citizens like Sumit will also start casting their votes.
Children & Punishment
Anju: Most of the parents think that it is
necessary to punish the children now and then. But I think it is inhuman. What
do you think Jatin?
Jatin: My friend Manish says that his parents used to punish him hard to reform him. He was often slapped and beaten with a stick. He still loves his parents. He thinks that his parents used these methods to make him a good boy and brighten his future.
Mona: What is he doing? Is he wise and intelligent?
Jatin: He is doing his MBA. He is really a brilliant boy. I don't see any negative impression on his psychology.
Hitesh: By giving one example you can't justify violence against children. It may be an exception or he may be carrying with him invisible grudges (a feeling of resentment or anger).
Anju: Children are tender and very sensitive. Any type of physical punishment will definitely have a negative impact on their psychology.
Mona: I agree that too much of everything is certainly bad. But if parents don't punish the children they may develop bad habits and spoil their future. Fear of the parents is necessary to maintain an atmosphere of discipline. Without discipline nothing worthwhile (sufficiently valuable, useful) can be achieved in life.
Anju: Discipline induced (to persuade or move to action) by fear is always counter-productive. It dampens your enthusiasm and mental faculties. Such children can't make much progress in life.
Jatin: I have seen many families where children are never punished. They are loved and nurtured with utmost care. Still they disrespect their parents, fall in bad company, bunk classes, wander on bikes and waste hard-earned money of their parents.
Hitesh: I don't agree that parents' lenient attitude or considerate nature is responsible at all. Probably such parents were unable to sow the seeds of good etiquette. They sometimes set bad examples before the children. Or they themselves lack self control or discipline. If you yourself are undisciplined you can not teach discipline to others.
Mona: But I yet have to see a person who can maintain discipline without creating an atmosphere of fear. Nobody listens to a soft man. Instead he is laughed at.
Hitesh: It is ridiculous. I have yet to meet a successful person who is not soft-spoken or considerate. Who appreciates a roaring or ruthless leader.
Anju: I think we must move now as our next class is about to start.
Jatin: My friend Manish says that his parents used to punish him hard to reform him. He was often slapped and beaten with a stick. He still loves his parents. He thinks that his parents used these methods to make him a good boy and brighten his future.
Mona: What is he doing? Is he wise and intelligent?
Jatin: He is doing his MBA. He is really a brilliant boy. I don't see any negative impression on his psychology.
Hitesh: By giving one example you can't justify violence against children. It may be an exception or he may be carrying with him invisible grudges (a feeling of resentment or anger).
Anju: Children are tender and very sensitive. Any type of physical punishment will definitely have a negative impact on their psychology.
Mona: I agree that too much of everything is certainly bad. But if parents don't punish the children they may develop bad habits and spoil their future. Fear of the parents is necessary to maintain an atmosphere of discipline. Without discipline nothing worthwhile (sufficiently valuable, useful) can be achieved in life.
Anju: Discipline induced (to persuade or move to action) by fear is always counter-productive. It dampens your enthusiasm and mental faculties. Such children can't make much progress in life.
Jatin: I have seen many families where children are never punished. They are loved and nurtured with utmost care. Still they disrespect their parents, fall in bad company, bunk classes, wander on bikes and waste hard-earned money of their parents.
Hitesh: I don't agree that parents' lenient attitude or considerate nature is responsible at all. Probably such parents were unable to sow the seeds of good etiquette. They sometimes set bad examples before the children. Or they themselves lack self control or discipline. If you yourself are undisciplined you can not teach discipline to others.
Mona: But I yet have to see a person who can maintain discipline without creating an atmosphere of fear. Nobody listens to a soft man. Instead he is laughed at.
Hitesh: It is ridiculous. I have yet to meet a successful person who is not soft-spoken or considerate. Who appreciates a roaring or ruthless leader.
Anju: I think we must move now as our next class is about to start.
Morning Walk
Tina: I think we should go for a morning walk
daily. Morning walk is extremely good for our body as well as our mind. It
keeps us active the whole day.
Meena: You are right. I am ready to go with you. It is the best exercise for both young and old.
Tina: It refreshes our mind and improves blood circulation. We become free from our daily tensions.
Meena: It strengthens (make strong) the immune system of our body which fights diseases, consequently (as a result) our body is able to fight the diseases in a better way. Therefore even the doctors always recommend (suggest) the patients to have a morning walk regularly.
Tina: Yes I agree, but it is very difficult for some persons to get up early in the morning in the winter season.
Meena: We must be firm. When we have a habit we can’t miss it. If we miss it for one day, we feel very lazy for the whole day.
Tina: In small towns people go for a walk in the fields or along the banks of canals. That’s even more exciting.
Meena: In big cities people can walk on the roads or in the public parks where they can enjoy fresh air. The area must be pollution-free.
Tina: In the morning people enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature and feel very pleasant in a cool breeze.
Meena: Birds chirp early in the morning on the trees. In the villages people can see farmers ploughing or reaping the fields. A very good sight certainly.
Tina: In the cities so many old men immensely (very much) enjoy a morning walk. Many do light exercise or yoga in the parks.
Meena: Beautiful flowers of many colours can be seen blooming in the parks or gardens. We can walk barefoot on the grass. It’s considered good for our eyesight.
Tina: We should never miss a morning walk whether it is hot summer or cold winter.
Meena: Morning walk is more essential for fat persons. If they walk regularly they can reduce their weight.
Tina: In fact we can live longer and generally a disease-free life if we go for a morning walk regularly.
Meena: In reality, a morning walk is just like a nutritious (good for improving health) food for our body.
Tina: Yesterday night I was seriously thinking that we must do this light exercise, and I decided to talk to you about it.
Meena: I am extremely thankful to you. Can you reach my house at 5.30 am daily? I shall happily accompany you...........
Meena: You are right. I am ready to go with you. It is the best exercise for both young and old.
Tina: It refreshes our mind and improves blood circulation. We become free from our daily tensions.
Meena: It strengthens (make strong) the immune system of our body which fights diseases, consequently (as a result) our body is able to fight the diseases in a better way. Therefore even the doctors always recommend (suggest) the patients to have a morning walk regularly.
Tina: Yes I agree, but it is very difficult for some persons to get up early in the morning in the winter season.
Meena: We must be firm. When we have a habit we can’t miss it. If we miss it for one day, we feel very lazy for the whole day.
Tina: In small towns people go for a walk in the fields or along the banks of canals. That’s even more exciting.
Meena: In big cities people can walk on the roads or in the public parks where they can enjoy fresh air. The area must be pollution-free.
Tina: In the morning people enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature and feel very pleasant in a cool breeze.
Meena: Birds chirp early in the morning on the trees. In the villages people can see farmers ploughing or reaping the fields. A very good sight certainly.
Tina: In the cities so many old men immensely (very much) enjoy a morning walk. Many do light exercise or yoga in the parks.
Meena: Beautiful flowers of many colours can be seen blooming in the parks or gardens. We can walk barefoot on the grass. It’s considered good for our eyesight.
Tina: We should never miss a morning walk whether it is hot summer or cold winter.
Meena: Morning walk is more essential for fat persons. If they walk regularly they can reduce their weight.
Tina: In fact we can live longer and generally a disease-free life if we go for a morning walk regularly.
Meena: In reality, a morning walk is just like a nutritious (good for improving health) food for our body.
Tina: Yesterday night I was seriously thinking that we must do this light exercise, and I decided to talk to you about it.
Meena: I am extremely thankful to you. Can you reach my house at 5.30 am daily? I shall happily accompany you...........
Inquiry Of A Kindnapping
Press Reporter: Excuse me, I am press reporter of
the DELHI NEWS. Did you witness the kidnapping case here that took place just a
few minutes ago?
Meenakshi: Yes, we saw everything. I am still frightened.
Rohan: It seems like a horrible dream.
Press Reporter: Could you tell me about the incident in detail?
Rohan: Definitely. But please don’t disclose our identity.
Press Reporter: If you want we’ll never disclose. We are not the police (laughs).
Meenakshi: (Smiles). That’s the reason people have faith in the press, not in the police.
Press Reporter: At what time was the child kidnapped?
Rohan: At about 2 pm, just 20 minutes ago.
Press Reporter: What was the child doing here?
Meenakshi: He had just got down from Bal Bharati Public School bus.
Press Reporter: What would be the age of the child?
Meenakshi: About 10 years, I think.
Press Reporter: Can you tell me more about the child?
Meenakshi: He has fair complexion, curly hair and a slim body.
Press Reporter: Do you often take bus at this time?
Rohan: Yes. We read in an evening college and usually take 2 o’clock bus from here.
Press Reporter: You have got late today.
Rohan: We have been discussing about the kidnapping with other onlookers. We don’t intend to go to college today.
Press Reporter: Did the police find any clues?
Rohan: Yes, they found a cigarette butt that was thrown by one of the kidnappers.
Press Reporter: To which direction did the kidnappers flee away?
Meenakshi: They fled away towards Raja Garden.
Press Reporter: In which vehicle did they come? Did you note down the number?
Rohan: They came in a blue-coloured Maruti. The number is....
Press Reporter: It may be a stolen car. How many kidnappers were there in the car? Didn’t the public try to rescue the kid?
Rohan: There were four kidnappers. One of the kidnappers flashed a gun in the air so the people were frightened. Nobody was able to do anything.
Press Reporter: Did they belong to urban or rural area? You can have a guess if you heard any of them speaking.
Meenakshi: I think they belong to a rural area. And all of them were between the age group of 20 to 25.
Press Reporter: Can you tell about their outlook in detail?
Meenakshi: In such an atmosphere of scare we are often unable to observe all these things in details. Still I can tell you something more. One of them has short hair, dark skin and he was wearing black goggles. He was of medium height.
Rohan: And he is the kidnapper who came out of the car and lifted the kid up. He was wearing black jeans and black half-sleeve shirt.
Press Reporter: Why have those hoodlums kidnapped the child? Have you an idea?
Rohan: Probably it is for ransom because the kid belongs to a rich family. Generally a Honda City comes at the bus stop to pick up the kid.
Press Reporter: Yes, it may be. Let’s hope now that the child will be rescued by the police soon. You gave me valuable information. Thanking you very much for your nice
co-operation.
Rohan: It’s all right.
Meenakshi: Yes, we saw everything. I am still frightened.
Rohan: It seems like a horrible dream.
Press Reporter: Could you tell me about the incident in detail?
Rohan: Definitely. But please don’t disclose our identity.
Press Reporter: If you want we’ll never disclose. We are not the police (laughs).
Meenakshi: (Smiles). That’s the reason people have faith in the press, not in the police.
Press Reporter: At what time was the child kidnapped?
Rohan: At about 2 pm, just 20 minutes ago.
Press Reporter: What was the child doing here?
Meenakshi: He had just got down from Bal Bharati Public School bus.
Press Reporter: What would be the age of the child?
Meenakshi: About 10 years, I think.
Press Reporter: Can you tell me more about the child?
Meenakshi: He has fair complexion, curly hair and a slim body.
Press Reporter: Do you often take bus at this time?
Rohan: Yes. We read in an evening college and usually take 2 o’clock bus from here.
Press Reporter: You have got late today.
Rohan: We have been discussing about the kidnapping with other onlookers. We don’t intend to go to college today.
Press Reporter: Did the police find any clues?
Rohan: Yes, they found a cigarette butt that was thrown by one of the kidnappers.
Press Reporter: To which direction did the kidnappers flee away?
Meenakshi: They fled away towards Raja Garden.
Press Reporter: In which vehicle did they come? Did you note down the number?
Rohan: They came in a blue-coloured Maruti. The number is....
Press Reporter: It may be a stolen car. How many kidnappers were there in the car? Didn’t the public try to rescue the kid?
Rohan: There were four kidnappers. One of the kidnappers flashed a gun in the air so the people were frightened. Nobody was able to do anything.
Press Reporter: Did they belong to urban or rural area? You can have a guess if you heard any of them speaking.
Meenakshi: I think they belong to a rural area. And all of them were between the age group of 20 to 25.
Press Reporter: Can you tell about their outlook in detail?
Meenakshi: In such an atmosphere of scare we are often unable to observe all these things in details. Still I can tell you something more. One of them has short hair, dark skin and he was wearing black goggles. He was of medium height.
Rohan: And he is the kidnapper who came out of the car and lifted the kid up. He was wearing black jeans and black half-sleeve shirt.
Press Reporter: Why have those hoodlums kidnapped the child? Have you an idea?
Rohan: Probably it is for ransom because the kid belongs to a rich family. Generally a Honda City comes at the bus stop to pick up the kid.
Press Reporter: Yes, it may be. Let’s hope now that the child will be rescued by the police soon. You gave me valuable information. Thanking you very much for your nice
co-operation.
Rohan: It’s all right.
Interview For The Post Of Marketing Officer
Candidate: May I come in, sir?
Interview Board: Yes, please come in.
Candidate: Good morning, sir.
Interview Board: Good morning, please sit down.
Candidate: Sir, my name is Rohit Kapoor.
Interview Board: Which post have you applied for?
Candidate: Marketing officer, sir.
Interview Board: What is your educational qualification?
Candidate: B.A. Hons. in Economics. And I have postgraduate diploma in Marketing Management.
Interview Board: From which university did you pass B.A?
Candidate: Sir, I passed from University of Delhi.
Interview Board: What division did you get?
Candidate: First division, sir.
Interview Board: And from where did you do Marketing Management?
Candidate: From YMCA, Connaught Place.
Interview Board: What is your hobby?
Candidate: Sir, my hobby is reading books on marketing.
Interview Board: We need a marketing officer who is not only capable but also fluent and effective in English Speaking.
Candidate: Sir, I am capable enough to join your reputed company.
Interview Board: Do you have any experience?
Candidate: I have three years experience as a marketing officer in Engineers India.
Interview Board: Are you still working there?
Candidate: Yes sir.
Interview Board: You are already working in a big government company. So why do you want to abandon it?
Candidate: Sir, everyone wants better prospects (chances of success). No doubt the company is good. But I am not having job-satisfaction. I want to develop my marketing talents further. And it’ll be possible only in a big multinational where I am able to both learn and contribute.
Interview Board: Well, how much salary are you getting there?
Candidate: Sir, I am getting 15,000/- per month.
Interview Board: And how much minimum salary do you expect from our company?
Candidate: Any salary that you think your company should give me. But I am definitely seeking job-satisfaction - a marketing field where there is a possibility of development.
Interview Board: What motivated you to join our company?
Candidate: It is a reputed company. I have heard that it provides a good environment that nurtures growth and talent development.
Interview Board: What is the main strength of your personality?
Candidate: I am enthusiastic and know how to motivate people.
Interview Board: What are your weaknesses?
Candidate: I may lose my sleep if I make mistake.
Interview Board: Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
Candidate: Working happily at a senior position in this company.
Interview Board: What do you like most about your present job?
Candidate: Marketing tour to South India now and then.
Interview Board: And what do you dislike?
Candidate: I dislike resistance to new ideas.
Interview Board: Suppose you have to persuade a new dealer in a state to sell our mobiles what will be your opening lines?
Candidate: I shall frame my opening lines after reading the body language of the dealer, especially his face. Common opening lines may be: Good morning sir, I am Rajnish, Marketing Officer of LG - a world leader - whose new range of mobiles are rapidly increasing its market share in India. Would you like to go for an association with us to boost business?
Interview Board: What is the best trait of a marketing officer in your opinion?
Candidate: The art of motivation.
Interview Board: Suppose we select you, then would you be able to join our company from the 1st of coming month?
Candidate: Definitely sir.
Interview Board: OK, youngman we are almost satisfied with your answers. You may leave now. The board’s decision regarding selection will be conveyed to you within a week. Good luck.
Candidate: Thanking you very much sir.
Interview Board: Yes, please come in.
Candidate: Good morning, sir.
Interview Board: Good morning, please sit down.
Candidate: Sir, my name is Rohit Kapoor.
Interview Board: Which post have you applied for?
Candidate: Marketing officer, sir.
Interview Board: What is your educational qualification?
Candidate: B.A. Hons. in Economics. And I have postgraduate diploma in Marketing Management.
Interview Board: From which university did you pass B.A?
Candidate: Sir, I passed from University of Delhi.
Interview Board: What division did you get?
Candidate: First division, sir.
Interview Board: And from where did you do Marketing Management?
Candidate: From YMCA, Connaught Place.
Interview Board: What is your hobby?
Candidate: Sir, my hobby is reading books on marketing.
Interview Board: We need a marketing officer who is not only capable but also fluent and effective in English Speaking.
Candidate: Sir, I am capable enough to join your reputed company.
Interview Board: Do you have any experience?
Candidate: I have three years experience as a marketing officer in Engineers India.
Interview Board: Are you still working there?
Candidate: Yes sir.
Interview Board: You are already working in a big government company. So why do you want to abandon it?
Candidate: Sir, everyone wants better prospects (chances of success). No doubt the company is good. But I am not having job-satisfaction. I want to develop my marketing talents further. And it’ll be possible only in a big multinational where I am able to both learn and contribute.
Interview Board: Well, how much salary are you getting there?
Candidate: Sir, I am getting 15,000/- per month.
Interview Board: And how much minimum salary do you expect from our company?
Candidate: Any salary that you think your company should give me. But I am definitely seeking job-satisfaction - a marketing field where there is a possibility of development.
Interview Board: What motivated you to join our company?
Candidate: It is a reputed company. I have heard that it provides a good environment that nurtures growth and talent development.
Interview Board: What is the main strength of your personality?
Candidate: I am enthusiastic and know how to motivate people.
Interview Board: What are your weaknesses?
Candidate: I may lose my sleep if I make mistake.
Interview Board: Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
Candidate: Working happily at a senior position in this company.
Interview Board: What do you like most about your present job?
Candidate: Marketing tour to South India now and then.
Interview Board: And what do you dislike?
Candidate: I dislike resistance to new ideas.
Interview Board: Suppose you have to persuade a new dealer in a state to sell our mobiles what will be your opening lines?
Candidate: I shall frame my opening lines after reading the body language of the dealer, especially his face. Common opening lines may be: Good morning sir, I am Rajnish, Marketing Officer of LG - a world leader - whose new range of mobiles are rapidly increasing its market share in India. Would you like to go for an association with us to boost business?
Interview Board: What is the best trait of a marketing officer in your opinion?
Candidate: The art of motivation.
Interview Board: Suppose we select you, then would you be able to join our company from the 1st of coming month?
Candidate: Definitely sir.
Interview Board: OK, youngman we are almost satisfied with your answers. You may leave now. The board’s decision regarding selection will be conveyed to you within a week. Good luck.
Candidate: Thanking you very much sir.
Interview - Call Centre/Multinational Company
nterviewer: Please tell us something about you.
Candidate: I passed 12th through English medium from CBSE with 75% marks. Now I am doing graduation from University of Delhi. I am also doing a part time job as a computer operator. My hobbies are watching cricket and listening to music.
Interviewer: Where are you working?
Candidate: I am working at the office of a chartered accountant, Karol Bagh.
Interviewer: How much salary are you taking?
Candidate: Rs.2000/- per month.
Interviewer: Why do you want to leave that job?
Candidate: Firstly it is a part time job and I want to do a full time job. Secondly I am not interested in accounting.
Interviewer: You are doing graduation. How will you be able to do a full time job?
Candidate: I am doing graduation through correspondence. Therefore I am able to do a full time job.
Interviewer: Why do you want to join a call centre?
Candidate: I like to talk to others. Moreover, career prospectus are bright in a big company. Talent is valued here.
Interviewer: Your hobbies are watching cricket and listening to music. Who is a better batsman – Sehwag or Brian Lara?
Candidate: Although both are excellent batsmen yet Lara has more experience on his side and he can judge the turn of a ball better.
Interviewer: Which type of music do you like to listen to?
Candidate: I enjoy both classical and pop music.
Interviewer: Why do Punjabi pop songs are more popular in India than songs of any other Indian language?
Candidate: They are melodious and foot-tapping.
Interviewer: Who is your favourite family member?
Candidate: My father is my favourite.
Interviewer: Why is he your favourite?
Candidate: He is hard-working and wise. Now and then he sits with us and gives friendly guidance.
Interviewer: If you are made the chief minister of Delhi state what would be your first two steps?
Candidate: To remove illegal encroachments from the city and ensure parks and parking places in each colony.
Interviewer: And if you become God for one day tell us one thing you would like to do.
Candidate: To create a new world without violence.
Interview: How many buttons does your shirt have?
Candidate: Sorry sir, I never counted them.
Interviewer: Who is the prime minister of UK?
Candidate: Tony Blair.
Interviewer: When did Akbar the great land on moon?
Candidate: Actually he never landed on moon. He was king of India, a great mogul.
Interviewer: What is your weak point?
Candidate: Eating spicy food.
Interviewer: What is the main strength of your personality?
Candidate: The ability to talk to any person without hesitation.
Interviewer: Where do you see yourself after five years?
Candidate: Working in your company at a senior position.
Interviewer: Speak a few sentences on ‘a bunch of ripe bananas’.
Candidate: It reflects a healthy and zestful life. It also fills us with a feeling of togetherness. A spirit of cooperation among employees makes them more useful and valuable. . If we work in a team we become very competitive. Therefore join hands and move forward to win the world.
Interviewer: And you have won the post. Would you like to have your appointment letter just now and join the company from the first of coming month.
Candidate: Definitely. Thanking you a lot for giving me an opportunity to serve the company.
Candidate: I passed 12th through English medium from CBSE with 75% marks. Now I am doing graduation from University of Delhi. I am also doing a part time job as a computer operator. My hobbies are watching cricket and listening to music.
Interviewer: Where are you working?
Candidate: I am working at the office of a chartered accountant, Karol Bagh.
Interviewer: How much salary are you taking?
Candidate: Rs.2000/- per month.
Interviewer: Why do you want to leave that job?
Candidate: Firstly it is a part time job and I want to do a full time job. Secondly I am not interested in accounting.
Interviewer: You are doing graduation. How will you be able to do a full time job?
Candidate: I am doing graduation through correspondence. Therefore I am able to do a full time job.
Interviewer: Why do you want to join a call centre?
Candidate: I like to talk to others. Moreover, career prospectus are bright in a big company. Talent is valued here.
Interviewer: Your hobbies are watching cricket and listening to music. Who is a better batsman – Sehwag or Brian Lara?
Candidate: Although both are excellent batsmen yet Lara has more experience on his side and he can judge the turn of a ball better.
Interviewer: Which type of music do you like to listen to?
Candidate: I enjoy both classical and pop music.
Interviewer: Why do Punjabi pop songs are more popular in India than songs of any other Indian language?
Candidate: They are melodious and foot-tapping.
Interviewer: Who is your favourite family member?
Candidate: My father is my favourite.
Interviewer: Why is he your favourite?
Candidate: He is hard-working and wise. Now and then he sits with us and gives friendly guidance.
Interviewer: If you are made the chief minister of Delhi state what would be your first two steps?
Candidate: To remove illegal encroachments from the city and ensure parks and parking places in each colony.
Interviewer: And if you become God for one day tell us one thing you would like to do.
Candidate: To create a new world without violence.
Interview: How many buttons does your shirt have?
Candidate: Sorry sir, I never counted them.
Interviewer: Who is the prime minister of UK?
Candidate: Tony Blair.
Interviewer: When did Akbar the great land on moon?
Candidate: Actually he never landed on moon. He was king of India, a great mogul.
Interviewer: What is your weak point?
Candidate: Eating spicy food.
Interviewer: What is the main strength of your personality?
Candidate: The ability to talk to any person without hesitation.
Interviewer: Where do you see yourself after five years?
Candidate: Working in your company at a senior position.
Interviewer: Speak a few sentences on ‘a bunch of ripe bananas’.
Candidate: It reflects a healthy and zestful life. It also fills us with a feeling of togetherness. A spirit of cooperation among employees makes them more useful and valuable. . If we work in a team we become very competitive. Therefore join hands and move forward to win the world.
Interviewer: And you have won the post. Would you like to have your appointment letter just now and join the company from the first of coming month.
Candidate: Definitely. Thanking you a lot for giving me an opportunity to serve the company.
Doctor And Patient
Dr.Sharma: Good morning! What’s wrong with you?
Mr. Kapoor: I have been suffering from fever since yesterday.
Dr.Sharma: Have you any other problem?
Mr.Kapoor: I also feel headache and shivering.
Dr.Sharma: Let me feel your pulse and check your fever......... At this time the fever is 102 degree. Don’t worry, there is nothing serious. I am giving you the medicine, and you will be all right in a few days.
Mr.Kapoor: Thank you, doctor.
Dr.Sharma: But get your blood tested for malaria, and come with the report tomorrow?
Mr.Kapoor: OK doctor.
Dr.Sharma: I shall recommend at least two days rest for you.
Mr.Kapoor: Would you prepare a medical certificate for me to submit it in my office?
Dr.Sharma: Oh sure............. This is your medical certificate.
Mr.Kapoor: Thank you very much. Please tell me how shall I take this medicine?
Dr.Sharma: This medicine is for one day only. Take this dose as soon as you reach your home and the second at 3 pm and the third at night before sleeping.
Mr.Kapoor: What should I eat doctor?
Dr.Sharma: You should eat only light food. You can take milk and fresh fruit also.
Mr.Kapoor: How much shall I pay you doctor?
Dr.Sharma: Rupees fifty, please.
Mr.Kapoor: Here it is please.
Dr.Sharma: Thanks.
Mr.Kapoor: Thank you doctor. I shall see you tomorrow with my blood report.
Mr. Kapoor: I have been suffering from fever since yesterday.
Dr.Sharma: Have you any other problem?
Mr.Kapoor: I also feel headache and shivering.
Dr.Sharma: Let me feel your pulse and check your fever......... At this time the fever is 102 degree. Don’t worry, there is nothing serious. I am giving you the medicine, and you will be all right in a few days.
Mr.Kapoor: Thank you, doctor.
Dr.Sharma: But get your blood tested for malaria, and come with the report tomorrow?
Mr.Kapoor: OK doctor.
Dr.Sharma: I shall recommend at least two days rest for you.
Mr.Kapoor: Would you prepare a medical certificate for me to submit it in my office?
Dr.Sharma: Oh sure............. This is your medical certificate.
Mr.Kapoor: Thank you very much. Please tell me how shall I take this medicine?
Dr.Sharma: This medicine is for one day only. Take this dose as soon as you reach your home and the second at 3 pm and the third at night before sleeping.
Mr.Kapoor: What should I eat doctor?
Dr.Sharma: You should eat only light food. You can take milk and fresh fruit also.
Mr.Kapoor: How much shall I pay you doctor?
Dr.Sharma: Rupees fifty, please.
Mr.Kapoor: Here it is please.
Dr.Sharma: Thanks.
Mr.Kapoor: Thank you doctor. I shall see you tomorrow with my blood report.
Buying A Television
Shopkeeper: Welcome sir. Would you like to buy a
television?
Customer: Could you show me a good TV?
Shopkeeper: Oh sure. I’ll show you. We have almost all the popular brands.
Customer: I need 21" TV having at least 100 channels. Which brands do you have?
Shopkeeper: We have all the popular brands like Sony, Thomson, Samsung, LG, BPL, Videocon etc.......... Here is Sony - the best TV in the world. It has 100 channels and stereo sound. See the quality of its picture - it is marvellous. It is also durable.
Customer: I think Sony is costly. What is its price?
Shopkeeper: Rs. 22500/- only. But you can’t get good quality in low-priced TVs..... Here is Thomson - the most popular TV in America and European countries. The price of this model is Rs. 1800/- only. We also have TVs priced below Rs.13000/-.
Customer: I need a quality product. And what about this set.......Toshiba. Is it having a good sale?
Shopkeeper: Toshiba is really an excellent set. Though it has not yet become much popular. But you can compare its picture to Sony. And listen to its sound production - better than any other TV here. Once you watch and listen to it you want to buy it. It has 100 channels, and 300 watts stereo sound production. It also has woofer and surround sound.
Customer: It is really the set which I was looking for. But what is its price?
Shopkeeper: Rs. 20500/- only, quite reasonable.
Customer: Please tell me the minimum price, only then I can buy it from you.
Shopkeeper: I have already told you the minimum. You can’t get this set at less than it anywhere. Moreover you’ll also get an attractive gift with it - a beautiful wall clock worth rupees 500 or a beautiful imported handbag.
Customer: Do you have finance facility? I want to pay by instalments.
Shopkeeper: You have two options. The better is Countrywide. 75% of the TV price is financed at an interest rate of 16% and you get delivery within 3 days. Then there are private financiers who charge much more. But you can get delivery on the same day if you book in the morning.
Customer: In fact I want a television set by tomorrow evening as I want to present it to my wife on her birthday.
Shopkeeper: Take this booklet. Fill it up, have the signatures of one guarantor and submit it by 11am tomorrow. Then you will get the delivery of TV by the evening tomorrow.
Customer: What'is the rate of interest?
Shopkeeper: 18%. It has to be paid in the beginning. The amount of the TV has to be paid by 10 equal instalment.
Customer: The financier is charging whole year’s interest for ten months. And he is taking interest in the beginning. This way the actual interest rate comes up to more than 22%. They are looting the public.
Shopkeeper: I agree. Their rates are certainly high.
Customer: I’ll have to think. I can’t even withdraw money from the bank as tomorrow is Sunday and the banks will remain closed. Can you take cheque?
Shopkeeper: Okay. We’ll take the cheque if there is sufficient amount in your bank.
Customer: Thanks.
Customer: Could you show me a good TV?
Shopkeeper: Oh sure. I’ll show you. We have almost all the popular brands.
Customer: I need 21" TV having at least 100 channels. Which brands do you have?
Shopkeeper: We have all the popular brands like Sony, Thomson, Samsung, LG, BPL, Videocon etc.......... Here is Sony - the best TV in the world. It has 100 channels and stereo sound. See the quality of its picture - it is marvellous. It is also durable.
Customer: I think Sony is costly. What is its price?
Shopkeeper: Rs. 22500/- only. But you can’t get good quality in low-priced TVs..... Here is Thomson - the most popular TV in America and European countries. The price of this model is Rs. 1800/- only. We also have TVs priced below Rs.13000/-.
Customer: I need a quality product. And what about this set.......Toshiba. Is it having a good sale?
Shopkeeper: Toshiba is really an excellent set. Though it has not yet become much popular. But you can compare its picture to Sony. And listen to its sound production - better than any other TV here. Once you watch and listen to it you want to buy it. It has 100 channels, and 300 watts stereo sound production. It also has woofer and surround sound.
Customer: It is really the set which I was looking for. But what is its price?
Shopkeeper: Rs. 20500/- only, quite reasonable.
Customer: Please tell me the minimum price, only then I can buy it from you.
Shopkeeper: I have already told you the minimum. You can’t get this set at less than it anywhere. Moreover you’ll also get an attractive gift with it - a beautiful wall clock worth rupees 500 or a beautiful imported handbag.
Customer: Do you have finance facility? I want to pay by instalments.
Shopkeeper: You have two options. The better is Countrywide. 75% of the TV price is financed at an interest rate of 16% and you get delivery within 3 days. Then there are private financiers who charge much more. But you can get delivery on the same day if you book in the morning.
Customer: In fact I want a television set by tomorrow evening as I want to present it to my wife on her birthday.
Shopkeeper: Take this booklet. Fill it up, have the signatures of one guarantor and submit it by 11am tomorrow. Then you will get the delivery of TV by the evening tomorrow.
Customer: What'is the rate of interest?
Shopkeeper: 18%. It has to be paid in the beginning. The amount of the TV has to be paid by 10 equal instalment.
Customer: The financier is charging whole year’s interest for ten months. And he is taking interest in the beginning. This way the actual interest rate comes up to more than 22%. They are looting the public.
Shopkeeper: I agree. Their rates are certainly high.
Customer: I’ll have to think. I can’t even withdraw money from the bank as tomorrow is Sunday and the banks will remain closed. Can you take cheque?
Shopkeeper: Okay. We’ll take the cheque if there is sufficient amount in your bank.
Customer: Thanks.
In the hospital
Manju:
Hello Amir, how are you feeling now?
Amir: Somewhat better. Allah saved my life.
Kishan: Nobody can predict what will happen in future. How did the accident take place?
Amir: Everything occurred fast. I had no time to save myself. I was going on my scooter. Suddenly a car swerved to my side to save a cow. The driver lost control and knocked me down.
Manju: Thank God you are alive.
Amir: (Indicating fingers towards the roof) God saved me. There is a fracture in my leg. I also got head-injury. Doctor has told that I am out of danger now. After the accident I became unconscious. They found my phone no. in my purse and informed my family.
Kishan: Really, God gave you a new lease of life. Is the car driver under arrest?
Amir: Yes, the police arrested him. But I think it was not his fault. A cow suddenly came in front of him and he became confused.
Manju: Cows are everywhere on the roads of India. It is hazardous not only for the life of the citizens but also for the cows. Traffic police is doing nothing, our leaders are sleeping. How can they charge road-tax?
Kishan: Who brought you to the hospital?
Amir: The police brought me here.
Kishan: Something must be done to assure the safety of the people.
Amir: How did you come to know about my accident?
Kishan: Dinesh rang up at night.
Manju: OK. Amir, take a rest. Everything will be all right. We are leaving now.
Kishan: May God recover you soon!
Amir: Thanking you.
Amir: Somewhat better. Allah saved my life.
Kishan: Nobody can predict what will happen in future. How did the accident take place?
Amir: Everything occurred fast. I had no time to save myself. I was going on my scooter. Suddenly a car swerved to my side to save a cow. The driver lost control and knocked me down.
Manju: Thank God you are alive.
Amir: (Indicating fingers towards the roof) God saved me. There is a fracture in my leg. I also got head-injury. Doctor has told that I am out of danger now. After the accident I became unconscious. They found my phone no. in my purse and informed my family.
Kishan: Really, God gave you a new lease of life. Is the car driver under arrest?
Amir: Yes, the police arrested him. But I think it was not his fault. A cow suddenly came in front of him and he became confused.
Manju: Cows are everywhere on the roads of India. It is hazardous not only for the life of the citizens but also for the cows. Traffic police is doing nothing, our leaders are sleeping. How can they charge road-tax?
Kishan: Who brought you to the hospital?
Amir: The police brought me here.
Kishan: Something must be done to assure the safety of the people.
Amir: How did you come to know about my accident?
Kishan: Dinesh rang up at night.
Manju: OK. Amir, take a rest. Everything will be all right. We are leaving now.
Kishan: May God recover you soon!
Amir: Thanking you.
VIisiting A Hotel
Receptionist: Welcome. How can I help you sir?
Visitor: I want a room to stay in your hotel.
Receptionist: For how many days do you want to stay?
Visitor: I want to stay for five days only. What are your charges for a single room?
Receptionist: We charge rupees two thousand for a day.
Visitor: Please book a single room for me.
Receptionist: Kindly fill up your particulars in this register and sign at this place.
Visitor: .......Am I required to deposit any advance rent please?
Receptionist: Deposit Rs.500/- only. You can pay the remaining amount at the time of leaving. Bed tea is included in our room charges but for other things you will have to pay extra.
Visitor: I would like to have my bed tea at 7am and breakfast at 9 am.
Receptionist: You will be served everything according to your requirement (need). What about lunch or dinner, sir?
Visitor: I can’t tell you the fix time because I’ll be generally out on business. And whenever I need I’ll ring you up.
Receptionist: OK sir!
Visitor: Do you have any sight seeing facility for your visitors? I would like to see this city after a couple of days.
Receptionist: Yes sir. We have our own vans for this purpose. We also provide a guide. And we charge only Rs.100/- per person for our services.
Visitor: Thanking you very much for kind information. This is my advance payment Rs.500/-. May I have the key of my room?
Receptionist: Yes sir, here is the key. You must lock the room while going out.
Visitor: I’ll also need a phone connection in my room. And do you have internet or fax facility in your hotel?
Receptionist: We cater to all the needs of our visitors. Every room has a phone connection. And whenever you need you can avail the facility of internet or fax in our office, adjacent to the reception.
Visitor: Thanking you very much. Is there any body who can carry my luggage to the room?
Receptionist: This porter will carry your luggage to your room no.36. If you need any room service please ring the bell and the bearer will attend to your needs.
Visitor: I want a room to stay in your hotel.
Receptionist: For how many days do you want to stay?
Visitor: I want to stay for five days only. What are your charges for a single room?
Receptionist: We charge rupees two thousand for a day.
Visitor: Please book a single room for me.
Receptionist: Kindly fill up your particulars in this register and sign at this place.
Visitor: .......Am I required to deposit any advance rent please?
Receptionist: Deposit Rs.500/- only. You can pay the remaining amount at the time of leaving. Bed tea is included in our room charges but for other things you will have to pay extra.
Visitor: I would like to have my bed tea at 7am and breakfast at 9 am.
Receptionist: You will be served everything according to your requirement (need). What about lunch or dinner, sir?
Visitor: I can’t tell you the fix time because I’ll be generally out on business. And whenever I need I’ll ring you up.
Receptionist: OK sir!
Visitor: Do you have any sight seeing facility for your visitors? I would like to see this city after a couple of days.
Receptionist: Yes sir. We have our own vans for this purpose. We also provide a guide. And we charge only Rs.100/- per person for our services.
Visitor: Thanking you very much for kind information. This is my advance payment Rs.500/-. May I have the key of my room?
Receptionist: Yes sir, here is the key. You must lock the room while going out.
Visitor: I’ll also need a phone connection in my room. And do you have internet or fax facility in your hotel?
Receptionist: We cater to all the needs of our visitors. Every room has a phone connection. And whenever you need you can avail the facility of internet or fax in our office, adjacent to the reception.
Visitor: Thanking you very much. Is there any body who can carry my luggage to the room?
Receptionist: This porter will carry your luggage to your room no.36. If you need any room service please ring the bell and the bearer will attend to your needs.
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