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14- ] Conversation & Dialogue .

Someone Doesn’t Look Well .

Salwa : What’s the matter ? Is Fatma ill ?

Zenab : I don’t know , but she doesn’t look well .

Salwa : Perhaps she’s got a headache .

( to Fatma ) Fatma , you don’t look well . You look ill .

Fatma : I feel ill .

Salwa : What’s the matter ?

The Mother : Ah ! You’ve got a headache . I need a doctor .But , there isn’t a doctor here .

The Father : Oh yes , there is Samah , over there , is one .

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Doctor : Are you ill ?

Fatma : I think so , but I don’t know . I didn’t feel very well in there .

Doctor : You don’t look very well . Perhaps you need some food . Are you hungry ?

Fatma : No . I’m not hungry .

Doctor : Are you thirsty ? Do you want a drink ?

Fatma : No , not now , thank you .

Doctor : Take this medicine . You’ll feel better .

Fatma : Ugh !

Doctor : You’ll feel fine tomorrow . Shall we go to the party ?

Fatma : Yes , let’s go back . I feel better now .

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Girl : I’ve got a cold .

Boy : I know . You’ve got some tissues .

Girl : I’ve got many . This box is empty .

Boy : Here’s another box .

Girl : There are only a few in this box . I need more .

Boy : More ! I bought five boxes yesterday .

Girl : I had a lot of tissues yesterday . I’m cold and I’m wet .

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Man : I don’t feel very well , doctor .

Doctor : Do you smoke ?

Man : Yes .

Doctor : Then if I were you ,I’d stop smoking .

Man : I can’t stop smoking , doctor .

Doctor : Then if I were you , I wouldn’t smoke as many cigarettes every day .

Man : I’ve tried that , doctor .

Doctor : Well , why don’t you smoke less of each cigarette ?

Man : I still smoke a lot , doctor .

Doctor : Then you should smoke a lighter cigarette .

Man : I know I should , doctor . But it’s very difficult .

Doctor : Well why don’t you take the cigarette out when you aren’t smoking ?

Man : I’ll do that , doctor . I’ll take the cigarette out . Thank you very much .

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Doctor : Well , Mrs Hend . What’s wrong with you ?

Mrs Hend : Well ?

Doctor : What’s wrong with you ?

Mrs Hend : My shoulder hurts . Here . I want you to look at it .

Doctor : Right . Why don’t you take your dress off ?

Mrs Hend : All right .

Doctor : You can take this medicine three times every day after each meal .

Mrs Hend : I’ll do that , doctor . Thank you .

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 Jana : Hi , Soad ! How are you ?                      

Soad : Not so good . I have a terrible cold .

Jana :Really ?That’s too bad !You should be at home in bed .It’s really important to get a lot of rest. .

Soad : Yeah , you’re right .

Jana : And have you taken anything for it ?

Soad : No , I haven’t .

Jana : Well , it’s helpful to chop up some garlic and cook it in chicken stock . Then drink a cup     every half hour . It really works !

Soad : Ugh !

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Pharmacist : Hi . Can I help you ?

Patient : Yes , please . Could I have something for a cough ? I think I’m getting a cold .

Pharmacist : Well , I suggest a box of these cough drops . And you should get a bottle of   vitamin C , too .

Patient : Thank you . And what do you have for dry skin ?

Pharmacist : Try some of this new lotion . It’s very good .

Patient : OK . Thanks a lot .

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Salah : Ugh ! I feel awful . I really have to stop smoking .

Aiman : So why don’t you quit ?

Salah : Well , if I quit , I might gain weight !

Aiman : A lot of people do , but ……

Salah : And if I gain weight , I won’t be able to fit into any of my clothes !

Aiman : Well , you can always go on a diet .

Salah : Oh , no . I’m terrible at losing weight on diets . So if my clothes don’t fit , I’ll have to buy new ones . I’ll have to get a part-time job , and ……

Aiman : Listen , it is hard to quit , but it’s not that hard . Do you want to know how I did it ?

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Doctor : Come in ! ….Good morning , Mr. Kamel ?

Mr. Kamel : Yes , doctor .

Doctor : How are you today ?

Mr. Kamel : I’m very well –hic!- , thank you , doctor .

Doctor : Oh ! Why are you here then ?

Mr. Kamel : I’ve got –hic!- hiccups , doctor ; I can’t stop them –hic!- .

Doctor : Hmm …O.K. Stand up … No . Don’t stand up , sit down . Stnsup ….Da-dum-ds-dum . da-dee-da-da , stand up ……Dee-dum-da-da .

Mr. Kamel : Doc…. –hic !- . Doctor !

Doctor : Yes ?

Mr. Ksamel : MY –hic!- .hiccups .

Doctor : Ah yes , yes . Stand up . Now , open your mouth , and say Aah !

Mr. Kamel : Aah ! –hic!- .

Doctor : Don’t say Urr . Say Aah !

Mr . Kamel : Aah ! –hic!- .

Doctor : Yes , you’ve got hiccups .

Mr. Kamel : Yes , doctor –hic!- . Oh ! What can I do ?

Doctor : Go home .

Mr. Kamel : Go home ? –hic !- .

Doctor : Yes , yes . Go home . Sit down . Close your eyes . Open your mouth . Drink six cups of tea , and eat four bananas .

Mr. Kamel : Yes , thank you –hic!- , doctor .

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Wife : Help ! Help !

Husband : What’s wrong ?Where are you ?

Wife : I’m in the kitchen .

Husband : What’s wrong ?

Wife : I’ve fallen over some utensils . Help me , quick !My arm ! Quch !I’ve broken my arm .

Husband : Don’t be silly . You haven’t broken your arm . Come on . Get up . I’ll help you .

Wife : Ouch ! My leg ! I can’t get up . I’ve broken my leg !

Husband : Oh dear . Perhaps you have broken your leg .

Wife : Yes , I have broken my leg .

Husband : All right . Stay there . I’ll phone the doctor .

Wife : Yes , phone the doctor .

Husband : He’ll come round straight away .

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13 ] Conversation & Dialogue 

Welcoming Someone After A Long Trip .

Wife : Malek . I’m tired . Are you tired ?

Husband : Yes . I’m tired too . But we’ll soon be home . We can sleep then .

Wife : I’m hungry . Are you too ?

Husband : Yes , I’m hungry too . But we’ll soon be home . We can eat then .

Wife : I’m thirsty . Are you thirsty too ?

Husband : Yes , I’m thirsty too . But we’ll soon be home . We can drink then .

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Asking About Some Places & Activities .

 

Tourist : Where can I see a football match In London ?

Citizen : Well , at Wembley , I suppose .

Another Citizen : Or at Stamford Bridge . Chelsea play there .

Tourist : And where can I play football ?

Citizen : At a football ground .

Tourist : I like listening to music as well . Where can I listen to music ?

Another Citizen : At the Festival Hall .

Tourist : And where can I buy a good book ?

Citizen : At Boyle’s in West Street .

Tourist : Thank you .

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Customer : Excuse me .

Assistant : Yes . Madam ?

Customer : Where can I get some fresh fruit ?

Assistant : In the supermarket . Downstairs .

Customer : Oh , thank you . And things for the garden ? Where’s the gardening department , please ?

Assistant : There we are ---- “Gardening” .Sixth floor , madam .

Customer : Thank you .

[ Where can I get ( a shirt / men’s department / - some records  / music department /

have my hair done / hairdresser’s shop / - a necklace l jewelry department / )

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How Can We Get There ?

Tamer : What shall we do this weekend ?

Samar : Let’s go to the seaside .

Tamer and Naser : Yes , let’s .

Fayez : I want to go to the seaside too .

Tamer : It’s a long way from here .

Naser : It isn’t . The seaside isn’t far from Cairo .It’s 150 kilometers away .

Samar : Wait a moment . Sokhnah is the nearest seaside resort .

Fayez : How far is it ?

Samar : It’s 130 kilometers .

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Shams : Excuse me . Can you tell me the way to Banha ?

Cyclist : Drive down this road . The the first turning on the left .

Shams : First turning on the left . Is it very far ?

Cyclist : No , it’s not very far . It’s about four hundred meters . Then drive for about  fifteen kilometers .

Shams : About fifteen kilometers .

Cyclist :Then you come to the motorway .

Shams : The motorway ? Then how far is it ?

Cyclist : Oh about fifteen kilometers .

Shams : Thank you . Thank you very much .

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Woman : Can you help me , please ?

Policeman : Yes , of course .

Woman : Where’s the park ?

Policeman : The park ? It’s over there . On the left .

Woman : Thank you very much .

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Man : Good morning .

Policeman : Good morning ,sir . Can I help you ?

Man : Yes , please .Where’s the nearest post office ?

Policeman : Look at this map . There’s a post office in Nasr Street . And there’s one in       Horyia Street and one in Market Street , and ………

Man : Where’s the nearest one ?

Policeman : Ah , yes . The nearest post office is in Market Street . Look at this map .

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Wife :Excuse me . Can you help me ?Where’s Sheraton Hotel , please ?

Man : Sheraton Hotel ? I’m sorry . I don’t know .

Husband : Excuse me . Where’s Sheraton Hotel , please ?

Woman : Oh , it’s near here . It is in the Airport Road .

Wife : Thank you very much !

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Shaheen : Hello , Soad . These are for you .

Soad : Oh ! How nice ! Thank you ,Shaheen .

Shaheen : Would you have dinner with me this evening ?

Soad : Of course . Where ?

Shaheen : Let’s go to Cook Door restaurant in Roxy .

Soad : How can I get there ?

Shaheen : Go along Mamoun Street . Turn Left down Korba Street and take the second    turning on the right . That’s Roxy Street . The restaurant’s on the corner .Next to Misr Bank.

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Businessman : Good morning . I’m looking for Mr. Hazem .

Receptionist : Mr. Hazem’s office in on the second floor . Room 205 .

Businessman : Thank you .

Man : Excuse me . Is there a telephone near here ?

Receptionist : Yes . It’s on the ground floor . Over there . Next to the lift .

Man : Thank you .

Receptionist : Can I help you ?

Woman : Yes , please . I want to see Mrs. Huda .

Receptionist : Mrs. Huda’s office is on the fourth floor . Take the lift to the fourth floor, and    it’s room 403 .

Woman : Thank you very much .

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Basheer : Excuse me . Could you tell me where the bank is ?

Basem : There’s one upstairs , across from the duty-free shop .

Basheer : Oh , thanks . Do you know what time it opens ?

Basem : It should be open now . It opens at 8 A . M .

Basheer : Good . And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city ?

Basem : You need to check at the transportation counter . It’s right down the hall .

Basheer : OK . And just one more thing . Do you know where the nearest restroom is?

Basem : Right behind you . See that sign ?

Basheer : Oh . Thanks a lot .

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Ayman : Oh dear ! Where am I ? I’m lost . Ah , here’s a passer-by . Hallo .

Passer-by : Hallo .

Ayman : I’m lost . How can I find a café .

Passer-by: A café  ?

Ayman : Ys , I’m thirsty , and I want a cup of tea .

Passer-by : Go down the street .

Ayman : Down the street .

Passer-by : Past the post-office . And turn right . The café is there .

Ayman : Good . Thank you .

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Amal : Excuse me .

Woman : Yes ?

Amal : Can you tell me the way to the hotel , please ?

Woman : The hotel ? Ah ! Certainly . Go down this street .

Amal : Down this street , yes .

Woman : Turn left at the crossroads . And the hotel is on your right .

Amal : On my right . Thank you . How far isn't it ?

Woman : Oh , it’s five minutes’ walk .

Amal : Five minutes’ walk . Thank you .

Woman : Thank you .

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