Conversation & Dialogue [ 33 ]

33- ] Conversation & Dialogue .

Making Requests .

Karam : Ezzat ….Ezzat ! Turn down the TV a little , please .

Ezzat : Oh , but this is my favorite program !

Karam : I know . But it’s very loud .

Ezzat : OK . I’ll turn it down .

Karan : That’s better . Thanks .

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Mother : Zenab , please pick up your things . They’re all over the living room floor .

Daughter : In a minute , Mom . I’m on the phone .

Mother : OK . But do it as soon as you hang up .

Daughter : Sure . No problem !

Mother : Goodness ! Were we like this when we were kids ?

Father : Definitely !

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Asking For Information & Giving Information .

Wasef : Hello ?

Wesam : Oh , hello . I need some information . What currency is used in Japan ?

Wasef : Where ?

Wesam : In Japan .

Wasef : I’m not sure . Isn’t it the yen ?

Wesam : Oh , yes . And do they drive on the left or the right ?

Wasef : I think the left , but I’m not sure .

Wesam : Oh . Well , is English spoken much there ?

Wasef : I really have no idea .

Wesam : Huh ? Well , what about credit cards ? Are international banks cards accepted there ?

Wasef : How would I know ?

Wesam : Well , are you a member in the science club , aren’t you ?

Wasef : No , but I can log on the Internet .

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Gawad : Do you want to see a movie tonight ?

Kamal : Hmm . Maybe . What’s playing ?

Ghadeer : How about the new film of [ so and so ] ?

Kamal : Who’s that man ?

Gawad : You know . He directed many famous hits ?

Kamal : Oh , his last film was boring . The book of the story of the film was fascinating , but the film was terrible !

Ghadeer : Well , I’m interested in that newly released film . It’s a romance . It’s been playing for about a month .

Kamal : Now that sounds good . I’ve never seen him in a romance , and I think he’s a wonderful actor !

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Mohsin : This novel looks interesting .

Masaud : Oh , it is . It’s about a guy who joins a corrupt law firm and then can’t leave . Luckily he has a brave wife who helps him out of the mess .

Mohsin : Hmm . Maybe I’ll read it .

Masaud : Well , the movie is even better .

Mohsin : Oh , is that the movie that stars [ so and so ] ?

Masaud : Yeah . Why don’t we rent the CD ?

Mohsin : You don’t mind seeing it again ?

Masaud : Not at all . You rent the CD , and I’ll bring the popcorn .

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Shehab : Have you met our friend , the student from India  ?

Heshmat : No , I haven’t .

Shehab : Well , he seems really nice , but there’s one thing I noticed . He moves his head from side to side when you talk to him . You know , like this .

Heshmat : Maybe it means he doesn’t understand you .

Shehab : No , I don’t think so .

Heshmat : Or it could mean he doesn’t agree with you .

Shehab : Actually  , people from India sometimes move their heads from side to side when they agree with what you’re saying .

Heshmat : Oh , so that’s what it means !

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Mosab : You know , these highways are really great , but the road signs are pretty confusing .

Seif : Hmm . What do these lines on the road mean ?

Mosab : They must mean you aren’t allowed to pass here .

Seif : No . I don’t think so . I’m going to pass this car in front of us . It’s going too slow. Now , I wonder what that sign up ahead means .

Mosab : It may mean you’ve got to take a left in this lane .

Seif : Or maybe it means you can turn left if you want to . I think I’ll just go straight .

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Telling The Time .

Salem : What time is it , Naser ?

Naser : It’s late . It’s eleven o’clock at night .

Salem : It’s cold .

Naser : And it’s frightening .

Salem : I’m tired .

Naser : Yes , let’s sleep .

Salem : Listen ! What is it ?

Naser : It’s nothing . It’s only the wind . Let’s sleep .

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Farid : We’re late .

Fatin : Yes , we’re late .

Farid : What time is it ?

Fatin : Six o’clock .

Farid : Six o’clock ! We are late .

Fatin : How far are we from Alexandria ?

Farid : I don’t know . I’ll stop and ask someone .

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Husband : We must hurry . It’s late .

Wife : What time is it ?

Husband : It’s half past three .

Wife : Oh dear ! We must hurry . There’s someone at the door .

[ There is knocking on the door . ]

Husband : You hurry and get ready . I’ll see who it is .

Wife : Who is it ?

Husband : It’s the laundry man .

Wife : Tell him to come in .

Husband : Come in .

Wife : The laundry’s here .

Husband : The laundry’s here .

Wife : Where’s my bag ? I must hurry .

[ There’s knocking again at the door . ]

Husband : It’s the man from the electricity board .

Wife : Tell him to come in .

Husband : Come in .

Wife : The electricity meter’s beside the door on the left .

Husband : The electricity meter’s beside the door on the left .

[ There’s knocking at the door again . ]

Wife : Where’s my bag ? I must hurry .

Husband : It’s the man from the gas board .

Wife : The gas meter’s in the kitchen .

Husband : Come in . The gas meter’s in the kitchen .

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Informing The Police .

Policeman : Hallo ! The police-station .

Wife : Hallo  ! Hallo ! Police ? Something terrible has happened !

Policeman : Now madam , keep calm .

Wife : My husband ! My husband’s disappeared . He’s gone .

Policeman : Now , keep calm , madam . What’s your name ?

Wife : Sameha Barakat .

Policeman : Now , madam . What’s wrong ?

Wife : My husband hasn’t come home .

Policeman : When did you last see him ?

Wife : I saw him this morning . He left the house at eight o’clock , and he hasn’t come back .

Policeman : Perhaps , he’s still at work .

Wife : No , no . I’ve phoned his office . He left the office at five o’clock .

Policeman : And it’s eight o’clock now .

Wife : Yes , it’s eight o’clock .

Policeman : Perhaps his car has broken down .

Wife : No . He hasn’t phoned me . He’s disappeared !

Policeman : Now , keep calm , madam . Tell me your address . Then go and have a cup of tea . I’ll come round to your house straight away . Now , what’s the address ?

Wife : It’s twenty five Sunview Crescent .

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