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10 Bobby: For how many hours do you watch TV everyday? Aman: Mostly for one hour. On holidays I may watch for even two hours or more. Bobby: Why do you watch television? Aman: I watch it for information and entertainment. Bobby: Do you watch movies too? Aman: I don’t have enough time to watch movies. I hardly watch one movie a month. Bobby: Are movies good for our society? Aman: Most of them are not. They waste our time and energy. People don’t learn anything good from them. Bobby: Do you like any advertisement? Aman: I like creative advertisements. Bobby: Which is your favourite TV channel? Aman: I like to watch sports channel ESPN. Bobby: Are you very interested in sports? Aman: Of course I am. Bobby: What do you expect from a TV programme? Aman: A TV programme should be informative and encouraging. It should help us develop our personality. Bobby: Don’t you watch any other channel? Aman: I also watch Discovery, History and

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Bobby: For how many hours do you watch TV

everyday?Aman: Mostly for one hour. On holidays I may

watch for even two hours or more.Bobby: Why do you watch television?

Aman: I watch it for information andentertainment.

Bobby: Do you watch movies too?

Aman: I don’t have enough time to watchmovies. I hardly watch one movie a month.

Bobby: Are movies good for our society?Aman: Most of them are not. They waste ourtime and energy. People don’t learn anything

good from them.Bobby: Do you like any advertisement?

Aman: I like creative advertisements.Bobby: Which is your favourite TV channel?Aman: I like to watch sports channel ESPN.

Bobby: Are you very interested in sports?Aman: Of course I am.

Bobby: What do you expect from a TVprogramme?

Aman: A TV programme should be informativeand encouraging. It should help us develop our

personality.Bobby: Don’t you watch any other channel?

Aman: I also watch Discovery, History and

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some news channels.Bobby: Do you think TV really benefits our

society?

Aman: TV is both beneficial and harmful. Goodprogrammes help us to live a better life. Badand vulgar programmes have negative effect

on us.

Bobby: Is TV changing our kids too?Aman: It is definitely changing. It is improving

their brain power. But some programmes may

have a very bad impact on their psychology.Bobby: What is your opinion about cartoon

films?Aman: Most of the cartoon movies refresh our

mind. Such films can convey a powerful

message in very simple way.•••

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Life in Delhi 

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Shiva: Since when have you been living inDelhi?

Akram: I have been living here since my birth.

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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 transportfacility?

Akram: It is satisfactory. Government is tryingto 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. Thereare 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?

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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 

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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 goodcareer opportunities for young persons?

Gauri: Definitely. Moreover it is fun to live in

Canada. It is a vast and almost pollution free

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country. Roads are wide. You can own a largehouse.

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 unclehas 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 itsuccessfully?

Gauri: Any student whose sentence making isgood can pass this exam easily.

Reema: By which airline would you like totravel?

Gauri: I would like to travel by Air India.Reema: Would you marry a boy living in

Canada?

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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 mybest.

Reema: There are lot of opportunities in India

too. India has become one of the largesteconomies in the world ?

Gauri: I think career opportunities in India aremuch 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 toface. Moreover I have been dreaming to live in

Canada since my childhood.

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Job in a School 

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Isha: Are you a teacher?

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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?

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Henna: Too much burden of studies hampersthe 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 sharperbrain and better health. It improves their

performance.

Isha: How does the school help a student toget a good personality?

Henna: Every week we arrange a personalitydevelopment session.

Isha: What do you teach them in this session?

Henna: We teach them the art of getting morebrain power and art of meditation. We advise

them to do exercise or play games everyday. Itis necessary for physical fitness. We also

advise them to read newspapers and watchinformative TV programmes.

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Importance of English 

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tance of EnglishSumit: Are youlearning 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 thisinstitute?

Sarita: It is a good institute to learneffective 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.

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If we know English we can talk toothers 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 companyinterview is held in English only.

Sumit: In your opinion, what are otherbenefits of learning English?

Sarita: Students learn to make good

sentences so they get better marks inall the subjects. We also get social

respect.Sumit: Can’t we improve English at

home?

Sarita: Most of the persons learnincorrect English at home. We need

guidance of a good teacher to be reallyeffective in English writing and

speaking.

Two Friends Talking About Job 

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John: In which company are you working?Tom: I am working in Wipro.

John: What post are you having?

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Tom: I am market executive in its printerdepartment.

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 thanmarketing.

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 bigboss of your company?

Tom: I attended a company meetingaddressed 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?

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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.

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Visit to a City 

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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?

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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 peoplebelong 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 andHindi. Educated persons speak English too.Rishi: Which type of food is eaten there?

Mintu: Chapatti, rice, pulses, vegetables are

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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 vegetableand 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 bodyhealthy.

•••

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Visit to a Music Concert 

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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.

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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 YagnikMadhu: 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 withyou?

Preeti: Three - my parents and my elderbrother.

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

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reached home at 11.30pm.Madhu: Did you tell your friends about this

music concert?

Preeti: Yes, I told many friends.•••

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Talking to a Student 

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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.

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Tony: How many students are there in yourclass?

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 yourbirthday?

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

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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.

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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?

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Mohit: Not yet. I am unable to decide. Andwhat have you bought?

John: I’ll give him Rs.101/- cash.

Mohit: We should give him a nice gift. We canalso buy a combined gift for him.

John: Good idea. Let’s buy a good watch forhim. Or suggest other gifts.

Mohit: There may be other gifts like cricketbat, 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 at7.30pm. 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 arethe candles and the matchbox? Let me light

the candles. Call all the friends and other

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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 aphotographer.

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Opening a bank Account 

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Harish: Good morning, sir!

Account: Good morning! What can I do foryou?

Harish: I want to open an account in yourbank.

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 thisintroduced by a person who has an account in

this bank.

Harish: How much money is needed to openthe account?

Account: You can open an SB A/c with

minimum amount of Rs.1000/- only.

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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 resultwill be excellent. And it has a video recordingof one hour. Now you can shoot any function

at your home and enjoy that movie on yourcomputer.

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 warrantycard?

Salesgirl: Definitely sir!Visitor: How much is this Samsung camera

mobile?

Salesgirl: Rs.12000/- only. It has a rotatingcamera. It has no video recording.

Visitor: I shall go for Nokia 6630. I shalldefinitely buy it tomorrow.

Salesgirl: Most welcome.•••

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Talking to Sachin Tendulkar 

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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 youare 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 mefree from pressure.

Rishi: Although you are a great cricketer yet

you too have seen many bad phases in yourcareer.

Sachin: Every player passes through a badperiod. 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. Aperson must be very dedicated and willing to

sacrifice many things to attain success.

Rishi: I want to meet you. Will you give me

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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.

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Calling a Doctor 

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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 isseriously ill. He needs immediate treatment.Can you come here to attend him please?

Dr. Sethi: Sorry, I am unable to leave my clinicat 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 seriouspatients at my clinic? Everybody can’t be

treated at the same time. Call an ambulance

and get the patient admitted in hospital.

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Ravi Khanna: Hospital is very far. You arenear, so only you can save him. I request you

again to please come.

Dr. Sethi: OK. I am coming. Immediately sendsomeone to pick me up.

Ravi Khanna: Thanking you very much doctor.•••

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Breakfast Table 

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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 givingyou 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

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lunch?Mother: Yes, I have. What would you take, tea

or coffee?

Father: Half cup tea. Ritika! How is your studygoing on?

Ritika: I have some problem in understandingone poem. Would you help?

Father: Why not, remind me at night.•••

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Ordering Pizza 

14

Pizza Hut: Pizza Hut. How can I help you?

Customer: I would like to order two pizzasplease.

Pizza Hut: OK. I am transferring your call to

home delivery department. Wait for a momentpelase.

Home DD: Welcome sir! What would you liketo 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?

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Customer: Oh sure. My name is………… and theaddress 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 yourhouse easily?

Customer: My house is near the communitycentre….. How long will you take to deliver?

Home DD: About 20 minutes sir.

Customer: How much have I to pay to yourdelivery boy?

Home DD: Only Rs.130/- sir.Customer: Thanks.

Home DD: Welcome. Bye for now.

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Shopping Programme 

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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

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dresses.Tony: From where will you buy?

Raman: From Rajouri Garden.

Tony: Things are costlier there, still you run tothat 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 yourbike.

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.•••

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Asking For Money 

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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.

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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 amshort of Rs.20,000/- only.

Dimple: All right. How can I say no to you?Can you wait till tomorrow? I shall have towithdraw money from the bank tomorrow.

Rajani: Thanking you very much Dimple. Atwhat 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 atthe 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. Seeyou tomorrow, bye!

•••

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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 enoughpower 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 arefixed. But under the company's scheme you

will get one HP printer free with this computer.

Ruchi: How much warranty is there oncomputer?

Salesgirl: It has one year onsite warranty. Butthis is a good computer. It won't give any

problem.

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Ruchi: Please get it packed and help me tokeep 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.

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Buying Shoes 

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Shopkeeper: Welcome, sir! Have a seat please.Would you take a cold drink?

Sunny: No, thanks. Do you have Libertyshoes?

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.

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Sunny: Yes, it fits well. And it is comfortabletoo. 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 toyour 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 asyou 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 firstsale today. Take it.

Sunny: Please don’t pack it, I am going towear it just now.....

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A Guest At Home 

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21A GUEST AT HOME

Rita: Good evening uncle! How are you? I amso happy to see you today.

Uncle: I am fine my daughter. And how do youdo?

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 themorning today because there was an urgent

business call from Jaipur. And he had rung youup 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 youabout his sudden departure. He will come back

in the evening tomorrow and he will contactyou then.

Uncle: When will your mother return from themarket?

Rita: Probably she’ll be back after half an hour.Would you have water uncle?

Uncle: Oh yes.......... Are you doing B.A. Rita?

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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 graduationlast year. These days she is doing a computer

course. She remembers you a lot.

Rita: I will ring her up. I must prepare teanow.

Uncle: My child, there is no need for tea. I am

leaving. Ask your papa to telephone me assoon as he comes back from Jaipur. Good night

my child!Rita: Good night uncle!

BOBBY: Why are you sad Ronnie?

RONNIE: I lost one more chance. I think Ican’t succeed in getting a good job. I shall not

go for any interview again.

BOBBY: What happened?

RONNIE: I again didn’t perform well in

interview.

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BOBBY: You are intelligent still you always

lose due to your poor personality. An attractive

personality always helps us to climb the ladderof career.

RONNIE: Please guide me what to do. I am

frustrated.

BOBBY: Join a good institute where you can

get some good training in personalitydevelopment. You need to develop fluency in

speaking, good dress sense, and self-confidence.

RONNIE: What personality has to do with my job skills which I am already having? Why

can’t the companies see my ability of doing awork well?

BOBBY: Instead of blaming the companies orinterview board learn the way to face them.

And as far as I can understand you need abetter personality to solve your problem.

World is full with failed skilful people. But aman with powerful personality never fails in

life.

RONNIE: I think I must take your suggestion

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seriously and spare some time to develop mypersonality.

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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 sitdown.

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 MarketingManagement.

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.

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Interview Board: And from where did you doMarketing Management?

Candidate: From YMCA, Connaught Place.

Interview Board: What is your hobby?Candidate: Sir, my hobby is reading books onmarketing.

Interview Board: We need a marketing officerwho 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 thecompany is good. But I am not having job-

satisfaction. I want to develop my marketingtalents 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 areyou getting there?

Candidate: Sir, I am getting 15,000/- permonth.

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Interview Board: And how much minimumsalary do you expect from our company?Candidate: Any salary that you think your

company should give me. But I am definitelyseeking job-satisfaction - a marketing fieldwhere 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 thatnurtures growth and talent development.

Interview Board: What is the main strength of your personality?

Candidate: I am enthusiastic and know how tomotivate people.

Interview Board: What are your weaknesses?Candidate: I may lose my sleep if I make

mistake.

Interview Board: Where do you see yourself 5years from now?

Candidate: Working happily at a senior positionin this company.

Interview Board: What do you like most aboutyour 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.

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Interview Board: Suppose you have topersuade a new dealer in a state to sell our

mobiles what will be your opening lines?

Candidate: I shall frame my opening lines afterreading the body language of the dealer,especially his face. Common opening lines maybe: Good morning sir, I am Rajnish, Marketing

Officer of LG - a world leader - whose newrange of mobiles are rapidly increasing its

market share in India. Would you like to go foran 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, thenwould you be able to join our company from

the 1st of coming month?Candidate: Definitely sir.

Interview Board: OK, youngman we are almostsatisfied with your answers. You may leave

now. The board’s decision regarding selectionwill be conveyed to you within a week. Good

luck.Candidate: Thanking you very much sir.

•••

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Interview - Call Centre/MultinationalCompany 

Interviewer: Please tell us something aboutyou!

Candidate: I passed 12th through Englishmedium from CBSE with 75% marks. Now I

am doing graduation from University of Delhi. Iam 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 in 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 notinterested in accounting.

Interviewer: You are doing graduation. How

will you be able to do a full time job?

Candidate: I am doing graduation throughcorrespondence. Therefore, I will be able to doa full time job.

Interviewer: Why do you want to join a call

centre?

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Candidate: I like to talk to others. Moreover,career prospectus are bright in a big company.

Talent is valued here.

Interviewer: Your hobbies are watchingcricket 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 hisside 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 are Punjabi pop songs

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. Nowand then, he sits with us and gives friendly

guidance.Interviewer: If you are made the chief 

minister of Delhi state what would be your firsttwo steps?

Candidate: To remove illegal encroachments

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from the city and ensure parks and parkingplaces 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 landon 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 personwithout hesitation.

Interviewer: Where do you see yourself afterfive years?

Candidate: Working in your company at asenior position.

Interviewer: Speak a few sentences on ‘abunch of ripe bananas’.

Candidate: It reflects a healthy and zestful

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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 verycompetitive. 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 forgiving me an opportunity to serve the

company!

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Bobby: For how many hours do you watch TVeveryday?

Aman: Mostly for one hour. On holidays I maywatch for even two hours or more.

Bobby: Why do you watch television?

Aman: I watch it for information andentertainment.

Bobby: Do you watch movies too?Aman: I don’t have enough time to watch

movies. I hardly watch one movie a month.

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Bobby: Are movies good for our society?Aman: Most of them are not. They waste our

time and energy. People don’t learn anything

good from them.Bobby: Do you like any advertisement?Aman: I like creative advertisements.Bobby: Which is your favourite TV channel?

Aman: I like to watch sports channel ESPN.Bobby: Are you very interested in sports?

Aman: Of course I am.

Bobby: What do you expect from a TVprogramme?

Aman: A TV programme should be informativeand encouraging. It should help us develop ourpersonality.

Bobby: Don’t you watch any other channel?Aman: I also watch Discovery, History and

some news channels.Bobby: Do you think TV really benefits oursociety?

Aman: TV is both beneficial and harmful. Goodprogrammes help us to live a better life. Bad

and vulgar programmes have negative effecton us.

Bobby: Is TV changing our kids too?Aman: It is definitely changing. It is improvingtheir brain power. But some programmes mayhave a very bad impact on their psychology.

Bobby: What is your opinion about cartoon

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films?Aman: Most of the cartoon movies refresh our

mind. Such films can convey a powerful

message in very simple way

• Whose car will you take?= I shall take Monika's car.

• Would you like to have another cup of tea?= No, thanks.• Can you lend me your watch for two days as

my watch has gone out of order?= Yes, I can.

• Would you help me if I ask you?

= I would do anything for you.

• Why have you come late today?= Some guests came at home and I had toattend to them. (or I was blocked in traffic

 jam.)

• Where do you want to go in summervacation?

= I want to go to Mussourie in summer

vacation.• Which city of India do you like most?

= I like Bangalore.• Why do you like this city most?

= Because it is IT centre of India. It also has a

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lot of parks.• Which places have you visited in India?

= I have visited Shimla, Chandigarh, Agra,

Kolkata, Gwalior, Madras, Mumbai and Goa.• How was your performance in the exam?

= I am satisfied with my performance.• Why didn't you go to market?

= Because it was raining heavily.•••

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• Which mobile do you have?

= I have Nokia 6630.• How is its performance?

= Excellent. It also has 1.3 megapixel camera,and one hour's video recording.

• Did you buy a new one or second hand?

= It is new. My father gave it to me on mybirthday.

• What would you like to do in the evening?= I would like to play.

• What’s wrong with him?

= He is feeling fever/he is not feeling well.• How is the child now?

= The child is better/fine now.

• How often do you come here?

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= It is ten minutes to five.

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Questions-Answers : Part 2 

Questions-Answers• How many friends do you have?

= I have ten friends.

• In which college/school do you study?= I study in Ramjas college/WNN Public

School.• Where is your school/college situated?= My school/college is situated at Vasant

Vihar/Maurice Nagar.• What are your subjects?

= My subjects are ..................• Who is the principal of your college/school?

= Mr. ....... is the principal of our

school/college.• How far is your college/school from your

home?= It is 5 kms far from my home.

• How do you go to school/college?

= I go to school/college by bus.• How many teachers are there in your

school/college?

= There are 25 teachers in our school/college.

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• What time is it now?= It is ..... O’clock now.

• How do you do/ how are you?

= I am quite well.• What are your hobbies?

= My hobbies are listening to music andreading books.

• Which is your favourite music album?= My favourite music album is ......

• Have you a bike or scooter?

= I have a bike.• Which bike do you have?

= I have Bajaj Pulsar.• Why did you buy this bike?

= Because it is good-looking and powerful.

How much did this bike cost you?= It costed me fifty thousand rupees.

• Do you know how to drive a car?= Yes I do.

• Whom will you go to meet tomorrow?

= I shall go to meet my uncle tomorrow.• Which exercise do you take daily?

= I do jogging/yoga.• Where do you go for it?

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Questions-Answers : Part 1 

• What is your good name?= My name is Mamata.

• What is your father's name?= His name is Sh. R.P. Sharma.

• What is your age/ How old are you?= My age is 20 years/ I am 20 years old.

• What is your father?

= My father is a businessman.• Which type of business does he do?= He deals in ready-made garments.

• What is your mother?= She is a teacher.

• How many members are there in yourfamily?

= There are five members in my family.

• Who is the youngest member?= I am the youngest member of the family.

• Who is the oldest member of your family?= My grandfather is the oldest member of the

family.

• What does your grandfather do?

= He is an advocate in High Court.• How many brothers and sisters do you have?= I have one brother and one sister.

• Where do you live?

= I live at Punjabi Bagh.

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• At what time do you get up in the morning?= I get up at 6 am.

• At what time do you go to bed?

= I go to bed at 10.30 pm.• In which company are you working?= I am working in Global Consusltants,

Gurgaon.

• What is your post there?= I am a software engineer.

• How many employees are there in your

company?= There are about 50 employees.

• How much salary are you drawing?= I am drawing Rs.35,000/- per month.

• Your company is very far from your house.

How do you go there?= I go there by the company bus.

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• What is your good name?

= My name is Mamata.• What is your father's name?

= His name is Sh. R.P. Sharma.

• What is your age/ How old are you?

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= My age is 20 years/ I am 20 years old.• What is your father?

= My father is a businessman.

• Which type of business does he do?= He deals in ready-made garments.

• What is your mother?= She is a teacher.

• How many members are there in yourfamily?

= There are five members in my family.

• Who is the youngest member?= I am the youngest member of the family.

• Who is the oldest member of your family?= My grandfather is the oldest member of the

family.

• What does your grandfather do?= He is an advocate in High Court.

• How many brothers and sisters do you have?= I have one brother and one sister.

• Where do you live?

= I live at Punjabi Bagh.• At what time do you get up in the morning?

= I get up at 6 am.• At what time do you go to bed?

= I go to bed at 10.30 pm.• In which company are you working?= I am working in Global Consusltants,

Gurgaon.

• What is your post there?

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= I am a software engineer.• How many employees are there in your

company?

= There are about 50 employees.• How much salary are you drawing?

= I am drawing Rs.35,000/- per month.• Your company is very far from your house.

How do you go there?= I go there by the company bus.

• What is your favourite TV channel?

= Discovery is my favourite TV channel.

Magic Show

Last Sunday I saw a magic show in TalkatoraStadium. I went there with my friends. Theshow started at 8pm. The magician showed

many good tricks. It was a wonderful show.The audience clapped many times. I also

enjoyed the show very much.

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Report Car TheftExcuse me! Please write my F.I.R. My car has

been stolen. I had gone for shopping in RajouriGarden market. I had parked my car in the

parking place. When I came back from

shopping my car was not there. Its colour isblue. It is Honda City. Its number is .......

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going on trip

Good morning, papa. Our school has arrangeda trip to Ooty. Charges of the tour are

Rs.1500/-. My all friends are going. I also wantto go. Please give me permission to go. Thanks

papa.

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Uncle Has Got Latefor Dinner

Hello uncle! Where are you late? Why have younot reached as yet? We are worried. You were

to come at 8pm. Now it is 9pm. Dinner is

ready and getting cool. Please come soon.

25Thanking Uncle for Gift

Uncle, thanks for sending me birthday gift. It is

a beautiful video game. Everybody has liked it.Why didn't you come on my birthday. I missed

you on my birthday.

26Someone skipped Red Light

Please stop your car! Come aside. Why haveyou skipped the red light? Don't you know the

traffic rules? If you skip the red light you may

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meet with an accident. Traffic rules are for thesafety of public. I am making out your challan.

Please give me Rs.100/-. Be careful in future.

27Reporting a Kidnapping Case

Is it police station? Please write a kidnapping

report. I was standing at Kirti Nagar bus stop.Suddenly a white van came and kidnapped a

child. The number of the van is...... The

kidnappers have fled towards Raja Garden.Please chase them to help the child.

28Why should we learn english?

In modern world English language plays a veryimportant role in our career. It is an

international language. If our English iseffective we can get a good job in a good

company. We also get social respect. If we go

to other states or any foreign country we cancommunicate to others easily. Therefore we

must learn good English.29

Should we beat thechildren?

We should never beat the children. Even if they are very naughty we should handle them

with affection. They are tender. Beating

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room. What are your charges ? Please book theroom for three days. We shall reach Shilmla on

5th of next month.

12Advise Your Brother to Work Hard

Aman, come here. I always see you sitting in

front of TV. Why do you not study? You mayfail in the examination. So, I advise you to

work hard and get good marks. Without study

you can't make a good career.

13Call a Doctor

Hello, is it Vandana Clinic? Good morning

doctor! I am speaking from Ramesh Nagar.Doctor, my neighbour has very high fever. He

is unable to come to your clinic. Please, comeimmediately. The address is...........

14Demand Pocket Money From Your Father

Good evening, papa! I have to talk to you. Youdon't give me pocket money. In college my

friends bring pocket money. They can purchasewhat they want. Some friends make fun of me.

I feel ashamed. Can you please give meRs.100/- every week. I promise that I shall not

misuse my pocket money

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Buying A TV

Excuse me! I want to buy a good television. Itshould have at least 100 Channels and 21

inches screen. It must be attractive. Will yousuggest me one? And, can I pay in

installments?

16

Trade Fair ProgrammeHello Meena! I am Rajani speaking. How are

you? You know International Trade Fare isgoing on at Pragati Maidan. We can visit there

on Sunday. We shall go in my car. Please

reach my home at 11am.

17Advising your brother

Rahul, come here. You often tell a lie. It is not

a good habit. Nobody will believe you. It mayspoil your career. So you must improve

yourself. I hope you will follow my advice.

18Scolding a Kid

Manu! What are you doing? Why are youbreaking your toy? You often break your toys.

What is the reason? Toys are costly. You must

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keep them with care. Otherwise we shall neverbring toys for you.

19Inviting an MP

Good morning, sir! I am speaking from DelhiWelfare Society. We are holding annual

function on coming Sunday. We are invitingyou as the chief guest. We hope you will grace

the occasion. Please come at 9am. We shall be

thankful to you.

20Scolding younger brother

Mahesh, come here. How did you break the

headlight of my bike? You drive very fast. If you don't drive carefully I shall never give you

my bike again. Now get the headlight repairedfrom your pocket money.

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Borrow Friends BookRaju, I have lost my English Book - 'Guided

Reading'. Can you give me your book for one

day? My test is tomorrow. I have to prepare

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makhani, one plate raita, four butter nans andtwo pastries. Send the dishes soon. Write my

address and phone number........

6HOW DID YOU CELEBRATE YOUR LAST

BIRTHDAY?

I celebrated my last birthday at my home. Myfamily decorated the drawing room. I invited

my friends only. My mother prepared tasty

food. We enjoyed music and dance.7

Calling a taxiIs it taxi stand? We need a taxi. We have to goto IGI Airport. There are only three passengers

and some luggage. What will be the charges?Please send one taxi at 10pm. Note down my

address and phone no......

8

Urgent Need of MoneyHello Puneet, how are you? Puneet I want

Rs.500/- urgently for my school fee. Myparents are not here. They have gone out of 

Delhi for two days. As soon as my parentscome back I shall return your money. Thanks.

9

Congratulating Your Friend

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Hello, Sushma! I am very happy today.Heartiest congratulations to you on passing

with good marks. I saw your result in the

newspaper. May God give you success in everyfield of life! When will you give me treat? I

shall wait for your phone.

10Invite Your Uncle To the Party

Hello uncle, how are you? I am Amrita

Speaking. Uncle, there is a good news for you.I have got job in a multinational company. So

we are giving a party at home on comingSunday. The party will start at 7 pm.. We

invite you with family. We shall wait for you.