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Suresh: I am Suresh.
Suresh: you are really fortunate. In bank colony life is totally secured. We can lead a pleasant life.
Ramesh: Exactly, what about your colony? Do you face any problem in your colony?
Suresh: Yes, we have water problem. In addition to that our drainage system is not good.
Ramesh: Why don’t you take this issue to the higher authorities?
Suresh: We did number of times. But we did not find proper response from them till now.
Suresh: Yes, I know that. I have a friend who resides in your colony. He always asks me to come to the same
colony.
Suresh: In your colony, house rents are heavy. I can’t afford to spend that much amount on rent. So I kept quiet.
Ramesh: oh, I am sorry. O.k. Suresh, it is my stop. Nice talking to you. Bye
Suresh: Bye.
Mother and Son
Mother: You have your science exam today. Get up and revise your Course.
(After 2 hours)
Mother: Good! Now get ready. I’ll prepare breakfast for you.
Kumar : O.K mummy. But I have to polish my shoes. Then I’ll go for bath.
Mother: very good! Read the paper carefully, son, and finish it in Time. Don’t forget to revise it before handing
it to the teacher. O.K.?
Kumar : O.K.. And mummy, no lunch pack today. I will come back early.
Boy : I am Ravi.
Boy : Twelfth.
Boy : Science.
Boy : He is a chemist.
Boy: Cricket.
Boy : Yes, I like reading mystery and adventure books. I also read the newspaper regularly.
Man: O.K. Ravi. It was great talking to you. I wish you all the best in life.
Husband : Oh no!
Husband: Reena, give me hot water. I’ll shave in the meanwhile. Where is my towel?
Husband: I can’t find my blue socks. Reena, did you wash them yesterday?
Wife : I washed them the day before. All your socks are in the second drawer of your
Husband : (going into the bathroom) Reena, please keep my breakfast and the lunch pack ready. I’ll be back in
fifteen minutes.
Husband: Idli and vada. Can you prepare them for me?
(After 15 minutes)
Wife : It’s on dining table. And this is your lunch pack. Listen; don’t forget to pay the electricity bill.
And also make a phone call for the gas, please. It can finish anytime.
Husband: Yes, yes, I will do that. Reena, Please get me a clean hanky.
Wife : Here it is. And also your watch. You always forget it in the bathroom.
Deepak: Yes and the doctor has already started the treatment.
Deepak: Exactly,
Deepak: Yes, the doctor has recommended only boiled food, lot of liquids and no tea or coffee.
Doctor: Good morning, please sit down. Yes, what’s the problem?
Doctor : Let me see. Open your mouth, please. Yes, there is infection. How much is the fever?
Doctor: it’s the same even now. Are you feeling cold?
Doctor: That’s because of fever. O.K. I am referring for some tests. Please bring these reports immediately
Doctor: O.K. Nothing serious. Take these capsules thrice daily for five days and these tablets Six hourly for
three days.
Doctor: With warm water. Also, take this cough mixture six hourly.
Doctor: Two teaspoons. Hot water gargles, 4 to 5 times a day, Will help you a lot.
Doctor: Don’t eat oily or spicy food. Avoid cold water and cold drinks that will irritate the throat. Take rest and
you will be alright in two-three days.
Customer: Why thirty rupees? Lux is Twenty Eight rupees a cake! Look, it is printed here!
Shopkeeper: Alright, pay twenty eight rupees. What else do you want?
Shopkeeper: This is Freedom, one kg. But sugar is out of stock you will get it tomorrow.
Shopkeeper: Which one do you want? Should I give this herbal shampoo?
Shopkeeper: Sixty-five rupees. There is five rupees discount on it. Will cost you sixty rupees.
Shopkeeper: We have all, Suraj brand, Ashirvad and Cook-well. Which one do you want?
Shopkeeper: Try Ashirvad this time. It is like the real home-made flour.
Shopkeeper: No problem. You make the payment. I’ll just send the delivery boy to your house.
Lady: Lady’s.
Shopkeeper: We have a large variety. Please look here. In this showcase, we have Titan, Allwyn and H.M.T. In
the next one, we have imported Swiss watches.
Lady: Please show me this one. The third in the fifth row.
Shopkeeper: It’s here on the tag. Twelve hundred and fifty rupees only.
Shopkeeper: Then look at this one, five hundred and fifty only.
Lady: No, I don’t like the design. What about that one, the fourth in the third row.
Shopkeeper: Seven hundred rupees. But after 10% discount, it will cost you six hundred and thirty only.
Shopkeeper: Free repair of minor faults for two years and full replacement, if there is a major manufacturing
defect.
Lady: O.K. I will buy this one. Shall I get a case with the watch?
Shopkeeper: Yes madam, please pay at that counter. And this is your guarantee card. Please don’t Lose it.
Nirmala : Hi Meghana.
Meghana : Same here. Which T.V. serial do you like the most?
Nirmala : Well, I like Daastan. Also I like Shriman Shrimati, a lovely comedy, isn’t it?
Meghana : My favourites are Junoon and Swabhiman. I also like Discovery and Turning Point.
Nirmala : I like them too. But my mother does not allow me to watch serials. She asks me to concentrate only on
subject related programmes.
Meghana: Same here .My mother also scolds me like anything if I watch serials. But I watch these serials in her
absence.
Meghana : Oh yes, thrice. It’s a beautiful movie, isn’t it? Shahrukh is so cute and Kajol looks so pretty.
Nirmala : Really! And Anupam Kher is simply fantastic! He is the best comedian we have.
Meghana : Yes, of course! You know the movie bagged all the awards this year? The best movie, best
Nirmala : And they deserved every bit of it, didn’t they? Thank God! The trend is changing. I am fed up
Meghana : Really, I too find such movies very boring. You can’t sit and watch them with family.
Host : Oh hello! Welcome, please come in. Let me help you with the luggage.
Host : O.K. Take bath first. Let me show you the wash room.
Guest :. I 'won't be back for lunch. But in the evening, I'll come back before seven.
Host : What would you like for dinner? I mean any vegetable curry or dal you prefer.
Guest : Yes, I know some. But in case of any problem, I will take an auto. I think, I should get
ready now.
Host: Tired?
Guest: It's a real feast. You shouldn't have prepared so many dishes.
Host: Take the dal and vegetables also. Do you like puri or chapati?
Host: Rice?
Guest: I'll take rice later. Would you pass some salt, please?
Guest: Oh no! Actually, I have eaten very well. The food is really delicious.
(before sleping)
Customer : I want to open an account here. What is the minimum deposit for a savings account?
Bank Officer : You can open an ordinary savings account with a minimum deposit of five hundred rupees.
But for a cheque book account, one needs to deposit one thousand rupees.
Bank Officer : O.K. Fill up this form, please. Do you want it single or joint?
Bank Officer : In that case, you both have to sign here. Do you know somebody to sign as
witness?
Customer : can I take this application form to my house and get it signed?
Customer : O.K. sure. I will request him to come to this place tomorrow.
Bank Officer : Then you will get your account number. After that you will have to deposit the required
amount in your account. Then you will be given the chequebook as well as the pass-book.
A man: (to another) Excuse me. Where can I get a bus to Delhi Gate?
Second Man: Wait here. Many buses from here go to Delhi Gate.
First Man: Thank you. How long does it take to reach Delhi Gate?
Second Man: Difficult to say. It may come in five minutes or it may not come for another twenty Five minutes.
First Man : The condition of bus passengers in Delhi is very bad.
Second Man : You are right. Here nobody cares for the traffic rules. Travelling by buses is getting harder day by
day.
SecondMan : Yes, we are helpless. Although the number of buses has increased in the past years, the number of
passengers has increased far more.
Second Man: Everybody drives carelessly. Life is really insecure on the roads in big cities.
First Man: Yes, that's true. A bus is coming. Will it go to Delhi Gate?
Clerk: At seven-thirty.
Principal : Good morning Rohith. Come in. You are Rohith from Delhi. I got your e-mail asking for an
appointment. Sit down Rohith. Now tell me more about yourself.
Rohith : I was a student of Central School in Dehradun. I passed my CBSE examination with an aggregate of
89%. I belong to the science stream with computer science as an elective. I’m seeking admission to your college
as my father has just got transferred to Ghaziabad.
Principal : Have you brought your mark sheets, certificates and other related papers?
Rohith : Yes sir. All the records and papers are here in this file, including certificates for the extra-curricular
activities.
Principal : Leave your papers with me. I’m afraid there are no vacancies at present. But there is always a
chance that there may be some dropouts. You will have to wait till the next list is released.
Rohit : Thank you sir. I would be extremely grateful if you could consider my
Application when you have vacancies
Parent : Madam there is a marriage in our family. I request you to kindly grant Preeti leave for a week from
14th to 21st September.
Principal : Leave the application in the office and ensure that she makes up the work that she will miss.
Parent : Thank you Ma’am. We’ll see to it that she will not lag behind in her work.
For getting an award
Aunt : Sita, I hear that you’ve won an award in an All India competition.
Sita : I participated in the All India Essay Writing Competition sponsored by the Tata Group of Industries. I got
the second prize.
Sita : Did you know that half a million students, from a thousand schools participated?
Aunt : Really!
Sita : And they were from thirty one cities across the country.
Sita : Sixteen essays were short listed and the President of India felicitated us at a special function at the
Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Aunt : Yes, I do remember seeing a photograph in the newspaper of some children with the President. Well
done Sita. We’re really very proud of you.
Applying for a computer course
Administrator : What experience do you have with computers? For example, do you know the different parts
Applicant : Sir, I can switch on the computer and I know the basic hardware, but I cannot type.
Administrator : Then, you should take the introductory course in Microsoft Office Tools, which will teach you
basic word processing and how to make tables and charts etc.
Administrator : It is a process used for electronically drafting and revising documents, reports etc. You can
select, copy, paste and delete items to create a perfect document without having to re-type every word if you
make a mistake.
Applicant : This sounds interesting. It is just what I need, to write papers and make presentations. When can I
Administrator : You can read this pamphlet. It has all the course details and the fee
structure.
Administrator : I hope you enjoy the course and benefit from it.
Stranger 1: Excuse me. Could you please tell me how I can get to Delhi from Agra?
Stranger 2: You could take a bus, taxi or go by train.
Stranger 1: Are the buses on this route air-conditioned?
Stranger 2: Yes, some are.
Stranger 1: How frequently do they run?
Stranger 2: There is an AC bus to Delhi every hour.
Stranger 1: Thank you for the information
Career counselling
Mrs. Kumar : I spoke to you over the telephone yesterday about career guidance.
Counsellor : Oh yes! I remember. I have been through your résumé. I notice with great appreciation your
Mrs. Kumar : Thank you. I have always enjoyed such work. But now I’ve come to a stage in my life where I
need guidance.
Mrs. Kumar : The options are to continue working in the charity sector or go back to a salaried job at a
hospital.
Counsellor : In that case you should go back to your part-time salaried job and spend the rest of your time
Mrs. Kumar : Thank you very much for all the help. I appreciate your guidance.
Rina : Alright, I know. I have to knead the dough, wash and chop the vegetables and
lay the table in the evening .
Mother : Rina, take out the blue plates and the napkins that go with them. The cutlery
has to be taken out too.
Mother : Thank you Rina. I really don’t know what I’d do without your help.
Now let me get into the kitchen and start cooking. I’m making a special dessert.
Rina : Is it kheer?
Ravi : I have this awful pain in my right ear. It started in the middle of the night.
Mother : I think your throat infection has travelled to the ear, or maybe it’s your
Mother : I’ll take you to the ENT specialist. In the mean time take this pain killer.
Mother : Don’t take it on an empty stomach, I’ll get you some tea and biscuits.
Stomach ache
Ravi : For how long have you been having this pain?
Ram : Yes.
Ravi : Don’t neglect it. You may have appendicitis or a stone in the kidney.
Uday : I’m sorry I must leave. My meeting starts in exactly fifteen minutes from now.
Anand: I wish you could have stayed longer.
Uday : I too wish I could have stayed. I was enjoying the afternoon, but all good things
Come to an end.
Anand: Bye. We will get together again.
Uday : Yes, we must. Thanks for coming even though it was for a short while.
Good bye.
Sita : Reena, I’m having a small get together on Saturday evening, at 4:30 p.m. I
would like you to join us.
Reena : Thank you very much for inviting me. What’s the occasion?
Sita : It’s the last day of school, so I thought we could get together and celebrate.
Reena : Who else is coming?
Sita : Probably the entire class.
Reena : That’s great. I’ll be there at 4:30 p.m. Do you need any help?
Sita : Oh yes! I will need a lot of help.
Reena : Alright, I’ll come a little early.
Sita : That will be simply wonderful. Thanks.
A bus stop
Mr. Rao : Excuse me. Where is the Inter State Bus Terminus?
Ravi : Oh! It’s quite far from here.
Mr.Rao : Can you tell me the quickest way of getting there?
Ravi : You’ll have to go by an auto-rickshaw or take a local bus.
Mr. Rao : Is there a direct bus?
Ravi : Yes, bus number 490 from the next stop will take you straight there.
Mr. Rao : Thank you very much.
Passengers on a railway station
Passenger 1 : Which platform will the Goa Express arrive on?
Passenger 2 : Platform No.4. You will have to take the over-bridge to get to it.
Passenger1 : In that case I’ll hire a coolie. He will be able to help me locate my compartment and seat.
Passenger 2 : The announcements say that the train is running an hour late.
Passenger 1 : Oh no! This will upset my plans. I think I’ll buy a newspaper to while away the time.
Passenger 2 : You can also get hot tea, cold drinks and snacks at the stall in that corner.
Passenger 1 : Yes! That’s a good idea. I’ll go to the waiting room first and have a quick wash.
Passenger 2 : Sure.
Passenger 1 : Thank you for your help.
Barber shop
Venkat: Hello! I’m Venkat. Nice to meet you. I’m also in the same class. I joined yesterday.
Akshit: Nice to meet you too, Venkat. Can you please tell me where our class room is?
Venkat: Akshit, I’ve seen three notice boards so far-one at the main entrance, one in the library and the third
near the class rooms.
Venkat: Our college library is on the second floor. It is very big and has good collection of books. I plan to
spend most of my evening there.
Akshit: Thanks Venkat. You seem to know a lot about our new college. I’m really happy to meet you.
Ketan: My name is ketan. I have joined the first year degree programme in a college and I would like to open
an account in your bank.
Clerk: That’s very good. Please go to the person sitting over there. He will tell you the procedure for starting a
new bank account.
Anitha: Excuse me. I’m new to this place. Could you please tell me if there is a good restaurant nearby?
Meena: Certainly. I’m afraid there’s no good restaurant nearby. However, there is one if you wish to go a
couple of kilometers.
Anitha: I don’t think I have a choice. Please tell me how to reach the place.
Meena: Ok. Please go along this road, ignoring all the left and right turns till you reach the crossroads. At the
crossroads, turn left and then take the first right turn and you will find the restaurant on your right. To be
precise, It is the second building on your right.
Meena: You are welcome. I hope you will be able to find the place easily.
In the Library
Student: Good afternoon. I would like to know how many books I can borrow at a time.
Student: May I ask till what time the library will be open?
Librarian: The library is open till 9p.m. However, books can be borrowed or returned till 8p.m. only.
Sudha: I come from a small town. I want to improve my English. Please tell me how I can do so.
Teacher: That’s a very good question. I’m glad you have asked it. Let me ask you a question. Do you know
swimming?
Sudha: First, he showed me how to swim and made me practice a lot. After doing so every day for one month
in a farm well, I felt confident. Then he gave me practice in swimming in the lake in my village. After some
months I practiced swimming in a river. Now I can swim in the sea too.
Teacher: That’s very nice. Your uncle acted as the guide. He showed you how to practise and guided you. First
he gave you practice in shallow waters, then deep waters and then very waters. Am I right?
Teacher: Learning English is also like that. The responsibility of the teacher is to be a facilitator or guide. It is
mainly your commitment which helps you to improve your English proficiency. If you want to improve your
English, It is mainly you have to get practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking English. My
responsibility is to provide you with appropriate materials.
In the Playground
Cherry: Hi, Abdul. I’m fine. You look very fit and healthy. What do you do to keep yourself like this?
Abdul: Yes I do. I do running in the morning at least five days a week. Are you interested in sport too?
Yourself: Good morning. I would like to know particulars of short time computer courses. Do you offer any 45
day courses?
Yourself: Who can join the course? I mean any eligibility criteria?
Yourself: Thank you very much. I’ll join the course tomorrow.
At the Platform
Second Passenger: At 5:30 the next morning, if it is on time last time it was six hours late.
Second Passenger: Could you please keep an eye on my luggage? I'll soon be back with a magazine to pass
time in the journey.
You: Mm, Teacher tomorrow is my birthday. I would like to invite you to the party. Please, come to the party,
teacher.
You: My parents and I’ll be eagerly waiting to see you at our home. My parents just admire your teaching skill
and your concern for students’ all round development.
Teacher: Thank you for your feeling. I’ll come to make you happy on your birthday.
Your friend phones you to invite you to his house during the weekend.
You: I’m fine too. What are you planning for this weekend?
Friend: Not exactly! But, if you come to my home, that’d be an occasion. Actually, I’ve called you to invite
you to our place.
Friend: We can plan a trip to our orchards! And on the way, you can visit your favourite temple. Mother
particularly asked me to invite you. Some special dishes for you to relish too!
You: Oh! That’s enough. I’ll start getting ready. We’ll definitely have some wonderful time. See you soon. Bye!
Friend: Hi, Sravan! Reached here? Fine. Actually I planned to pick you up. But not in a position to do. I’ll give
you directions.
Friend: For about four minutes, till you see a petrol pump to your right.
Friend: Turn to your left, that is take the road facing the petrol pump.
Friend: Take the first right road. From there, the ninth building to your left is our house.
You: Thank you. It’s very clear. I’ll be there in a few minutes.
Pandu: I’ve some assignments to complete. Ha! I can take them up tomorrow too. Which movie?
Nandu: That’d be fine. From my home it’s just 20 minutes ride. We will be in time for the show.
Student: Mother is n’t well, Sir. I had to help her at home. So I missed the bus.
Teacher: Oh! That’s good of you. But you should have planned to manage time. See you missed some very
useful discussion.
Student: Sorry sir, I really tried to start early sir, but I failed.
Teacher: It’s all right. Go through the notes of one of your friends. If you find it difficult to understand, come to
me during lunch break.
Student: Thank you so much sir. I’ll definitely come to you sir.
Mithil and Veena are discussing their biology lesson Mendel’s Law
Mithil: Oh, the one on Mendel’s law. But I just loved it. I found that the law can be applied in so many
instances.
Veena: What! You loved it? But not a single point entered my mind. Such complicated ideas and technical
details…very confusing!
Mithil: You are right, but only partly. The topic is technical but not exactly complicated. Yes, it is entirely new
to you. That made you feel that it was difficult.
Mithil: I once read an article about Mendel’s law in a magazine. The subject instantly appealed to me. But I
didn’t understand it clearly. I asked my dad to clear my doubts. He gave just one example of the application of
the law. Everything became crystal clear.
Mithil: Sure! But now we are already late to our lab. Come home this evening. Even dad will join our
discussion, if needed.
Mithil: let’s hurry up. Our teacher will be angry if we are too late.
Prerana and Nischala after listening to a motivational address
Nischala: Hi, Prerana. What a motivating talk! Very inspiring! Simply superb! Hey, Prerana, how can you be so
quiet and silent?
Prerana: Nischala, are you giving me any chance to speak? Yes, the talk is really wonderful. Our principal’s
purpose has been well served.
Nischala: Ideas and presentation competed with each other for supremacy. Mesmerizingly marvellous.
Prerana: Your compliments should come by way of actions, not in the form of eloquent expression.
Nischala: You are right. But first words, then deeds. Anyhow, you know, practice is not as easy as praise.
Prerana: Yes, practice is not easy. But it’s not impossible too. If you have the will, you will find the way.
Nischala: We’ve just listened to various ways available for us to realize our aims. I shall certainly find out one
that suits me.
Fathder Veda Prakash advising son Anand to take sprouts for breakfast instead of fast food from a hotel
Veda Prakash: But, they are as pure and good as mother’s love. They are easy to digest and supply you with all
the required nutrients.
Veda Prakash: Real happiness lies in good health, not in temporary taste. As a young boy, you don’t
Anand: Ok! Father. I do understand what you say. But, fast foods do really tempt us. I know how concerned
you are for my happiness. I will have what mother serves me!
Teachers Swatantra and Nivedita on whether to ‘spoon-feed’ students or not.
Nivedita: Yes! I’m tired of dictating everything in the form of notes. They just don’t try to see the other way.
Swatantra: I see your problem. In fact, every teacher faced this problem. Somehow, students have become
‘notes maniac’.
Nivedita: Does it help them in any way? Isn’t the system crushing their creativity?
Swatantra: What you say is true. But the trend is that. We can’t help it.
Nivedita: I can’t continue with it, when I don’t see any point in it. I should change it or leave the job!
Swatantra: Don’t be so emotional. Let’s think over it. Let us try to find a way out of it. Let’s try to involve all
the concerned.
Nivedita: You are right. But, in the meantime, I’ll begin in my own humble way. I’ll try to make atleast a few
of my students prepare notes on their own. I think that will soon influence others into their way.
Swatantra: That’d be a good beginning. This is wisdom. You’ll definitely become a trend setter! Good luck!
Rani and Shobha about their children’s view of their role and responsibilities.
Rani: Hi, Shobha! Getting snacks ready for my son and daughter.
Shobha: Oh! Rani! At any point of time I find you doing something for your children. Don’t you feel like
taking rest?
Rani: I do really feel tired. But, they want me to do many more things for them.
Shobha: If you go on doing like that, they naturally ask for more. It is to some extent in our hands to make them
realize their responsibilities.
Shobha: It is not exactly that someone is mild and the other one is not! If you try the way your children like,
they will see how hard you are working for them. Once they see how you suffer, they will try to help you. After
all, they are your children!
Rani: You are right Shobha! I never thought this way. I’ll now follow your advice!
Rashida: Have n’t you understood the method, when teacher explained it?
Rahim: Then I felt I understood. Now, I’m unable to solve these problems.
Rashida: Come here. I’ll see if can help you. But try to concentrate on the way teacher solves a model. And feel
free to ask teacher, if you fail to follow some steps.
Rahim: That’s easy to say. To ask sir, in the middle of the class? No way!
Rashida: What’s the problem? Teachers won’t be angry with those who sincerely try to improve themselves.
A social activist Vanamali talking to a college student Latha on the need to grow more trees.
Vanamali: I’m here to seek your college students’ cooperation. We plan to take up a massive plantation
programme next week.
Latha: That’s good idea. Congratulations! Protecting environment requires promoting green cover.
Vanamali: You’ve put it well Latha! But help us put those words into practice.
Latha: It’s not exactly helping you! It’s our collective responsibility to help ourselves.
Vanamali: On a day convenient to you, we will come here with about a thousand saplings. If all your college
students join us, we can plant all of them in your college grounds and all along the college road!
Latha: That is a very practical plan. Come on, I will take you to our principal. He will decide the date and
communicate it to all our students.
Vanamali: Let’s meet your principal right now. Thank you for your initiative Latha! May your type increase!
Latha: Thank you for your kind words. But what I do is not as much as you’re doing. Ha! We’re into the
principal’s chamber….
An Interview for the Child’s Admission
Mother : Good afternoon Mrs. Ramya. I’m Purnima, Shalini’s mother. Shalini told
Class Teacher : Yes, please sit down. Here is Shalini’s monthly progress report. She has failed in two
Subjects.
Class Teacher : Fine, but what about English? She got only 3 marks out of 10. In social studies also,
Mother : Yes. Actually, even I’m quite worried about her. Shalini doesn’t take interest in studies.
Mother : Yes, you are right. She also complains of headache very often.
Class Teacher : Please get her eyes tested. I have noticed that she is unable to read the blackboard
Properly.
Mother : I will take her to an eye specialist today itself. I’ll also consult the doctor regarding her
General health.
Class Teacher : Besides, Shalini needs extra coaching in Maths and English. Who teaches her at
Home?
Class Teacher : Please be regular in future. Shalini’s handwriting is very bad. She must practise
handwriting at home.
Class Teacher : Please do that. Shalini is an intelligent and well-behaved girl. With a little effort, she
Mother : I will try my best. Thank you very much, Mrs. Ramya. Please keep me informed about her
progress.
Salesman : (to the customer) Good morning madam. Can I help you?
Customber : I bought this mixer grinder last week from your shop. It doesn’t work properly.
Customber : The grinder makes too much noise and doesn’t grind anything fine. And the blender
Salesman : Alright madam. Leave the machine with us. I will send it to the company’s workshop for
repair.
Salesman : We will change the piece if the fault can’t be repaired. But we can’t refund the money.
Mrs. Ramana : I too went to market. God! How expensive the Things have become!
Mrs. Kartik : It’s terrible, really. The prices are shooting up everday.
Mrs. Ramana : It’s hard to survive these days. Has your servant returned?
Mrs. Kartik : No. She is asking for a raise again. Last month only I increased her salary.
Mrs. Ramana : Nobody wants to work these days. All they want is to get paid more and more.
Mrs. Kartik : These power cuts are unbearable. I called the Complaints but Nobody is lifting the
phone.
Mrs. Ramana : My phone has been out of order for the last fifteen days. My husband lodged the
Mrs. Kartik : There is corruption in all the department. Everybody wants his palm to be greased.
Mrs. Ramana : You are right. (A car speeds by) Look at the way he’s driving. There’s no consideration
Mrs. Kartik : Did you see the amount of exhaust coming out of the vehicle? All this talk about traffic
Mrs. Kartik : Yes, but we have no choice. O.K. Mrs. Ramana, please drop in some time.
Mrs. Ramana : Yes, you too, Mrs. Kartik. Bye, see you.
Talking About Careers
Raju: I’m on the corner of big bazar . I’m going to the bank. What are you doing?
Sravani: I’m just doing some shopping. Do you want to meet for coffee?
Sravani: You know! It’s the big coffee shop near D mart.
Raju: No, I need more time. How about I meeting you in half an hour?
Sravani: Let’s meet on the third floor. It’s the non-smoking floor.
Sravani: I know.
On the Flight
Passenger: I can see that. What part of Japan do you come from?
Lakmi: It’s on the Japan Sea coast. How about you? Where are you from?
Passenger: I come from Tennessee but I live in Shiga now. I’m studying pottery. What about you? What do you
do in Kyoto?
Passenger: I’m sure you will. Are you going to Thailand now?
Passenger: No. I’m just going to be in transit in Bangkok Airport. I am flying to Auckland tonight.
Passenger: I want to visit a pottery village in New Zealand. There are some very good potters in New Zealand.
There is a lot of Japanese style pottery there too. Japan is very famous for pottery. Do you like pottery?
Lakmi: Yaa. But we won’t find time to think about all these.
Immigration Officer: Could I have your passport and arrival card, please?
Lakshmi: No, I just want to travel around and see the sights.
Immigration Officer: Very good. Here you are. Enjoy your stay.
Lakshmi: Just some clothes and personal effects, toiletries and stuff.
Lakshmi: Sure.
Ravi: Most travellers stay on Ghandi Road. There are lots of cheap hotels there.
Ravi: My guidebook says that if we catch a taxi at the airport, it will be expensive, but if we walk to the road
Lakshmi: I want to save money. Let’s walk to the highway and catch one there.
Nick: Excuse me, I’m sorry to interrupt, but I heard your conversation. You’re going to Ghandi Road and you
Nick: There’s a new bus and it goes direct to Ghandi Road. It costs about 200 rupees to take a taxi, but it only
Nick: You’re welcome. The bus stop is at the front of the airport. I’ll show you. I’m going to Ghandi Road too.
Comparing Prices
Lakshmi: Wait a minute. I have an idea. I’m going to Ghandi Road and you’re going to Ghandi Road and he’s
going there too. We’re all going to the same place so why don’t we share a taxi?
Ravi: Yes, but he said it’s cheaper to take the bus. The taxi will cost about 200 rupees but the bus will only cost
70 rupees.
Lakshmi: That’s true, but we are three people. If we share a taxi then it will cost about 70 rupees each.
Driver: Yes?
Nick: No, that’s too much. We can’t pay that much. We’ll give you 200 rupees.
Driver: 200 rupees is not enough. Ghandi Road is very far. How about 300 rupees?
Nick: No, we will only pay 200. That’s our top price.
Student : I am doing B.Com Honors and I will graduate at the end of this semester.
Madam : Oh, so you are a job-seeker. You qualify for this course. What information do you want?
Madam : It is _675, which includes the cost of the material. You will get a reference and a lab manual along
with it.
Student : Ma’am, what is the duration of this course and what are the timings?
Madam: I will give you a brochure which has all the details.
Student : Thank you. I will go through the brochure and come back later.
Madam: You are welcome! Be sure to follow the deadlines on the brochure. I hope this course will help
Student 1 : Ravi, I’ve just read an advertisement which seems to suit us.
Student 1 : Yes. Graduates with an aptitude for marketing and good communication skills.
Student 1 : number is 9811176112. They have an on-the-spot offer in their Direct Hire Centre at Vasant Kunj.
Student 1 : A copy of our résumé, academic certificates and three passport-size photographs.
Student 2 : What about merit certificates for co-curricular activities? I mean participation in debates, sportsetc.?
Student 1 : Of course, take those along too. They will certainly help.
Student 1 : It’s the 15th of May. Now let’s get our papers together and hope for the best.
Boss and Secretary
Boss : Good morning Reena. Please take down this letter and fax it immediately.
Secretary : O.K. sir, you have an appointment with Mr.Raman of N.K. Industries at 11.30 today.
Secretary : Yes sir. This is the letter from their company and a copy of the reply sent by us.
Secretary : These are two applications. Mr.Sahil has reported sick and Mrs.Chandran has applied for an
extension of her leave.
Secretary :Three days, 25th to 28th. This is the electrician's bill. And also, I've sent for the plumber. The
toilet flush is not working again.
Boss : O.K. Have you sent the reminder to Meghraj and Sons?
Secretary : Hello, Vishal Industries. Please hold on. Sir, this is Mrs. Dharani from Standard Publishers.
She wants an appointment this afternoon.
Secretary : No sir.
Secretary : O.K. Mrs. Dharani, you can come at four o'clock this afternoon.
Secretary : Yes sir. This is the list of the companies we are sending them to.
Boss : O.K. Send all the brochures today without fail. Also send this packet by courier.
Interview 2
Student 1 : I have a three week break after this semester. Can you suggest something I can do in that time?
Student 2 : There are a number of short courses that you can take during this period.
Student 1 : In what subjects?
Student 2 : Well….if for example, you want to brush up your skills in spoken and written English, then enroll
for the crash course beginning on May 22nd in the English Department.
Student 1 : What are the timings?
Student 2 : From 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Student 1 : That will be really useful, and I will have the day ahead to do something else.
Student 2 : If there is not too much pressure of work then you can also enroll for a Computer Course from 10
a.m. to 12 noon.
Student 1 : I’ll take up the challenge. It’ll be a well utilized holiday. Thanks for all the information.
Meeting a new student in school
Ragini : Yes, it’s my fi rst day today and I’m a little nervous.
Rina : Oh! That’s great. I’ve also opted for the same subjects, so we’ll be together.
Sahil : Hello, I’m Sahil Gupta from Delhi. I work for the State Bank of India.
Vikram : I’m joining my family in Agra. We want to see the Taj Mahal. Where are you going?
Vikram : I think we are approaching Agra. I better start moving my luggage closer to the
door.
Vikram : It was nice meeting you too. Here’s my card. Let’s keep in touch. Goodbye and
Sita : Hello, I am Sita. I’m from Uttar Pradesh and I live in Agra.
Manjeet : Hello, I am Manjeet. I’m from Punjab. How old are you Sita?
Manjeet : I’m twelve years old too! I live and study in Bhatinda. Where do you study?
Mrs A. : I want you to prepare a good fruit basket for me. Could you show me some fresh seasonal fruit?
Lala ji : Yes madam. I have some very good mangoes, pears and peaches.
Mrs A. : What is the cost of these mangoes?
Lala ji : The Banginapalli mangoes are _ 40 per kg and the Rasaalu are _ 35 per kg.
Mrs A. : Do you have apples?
Lala ji : Yes, I have a variety of apples. I also have pineapples and apricots. Shall I add them to the fruit basket?
Mrs A : Yes please do.
Lala ji : I’ll also put in some pomegranates and peaches too.
Mrs A. : Alright. Pack these and please cover the basket with red cellophane paper.
Lala ji : Yes madam.
Mrs A : How much will that be?
Lala ji : _ 650, which includes the packing cost.
Mr. Rao : I’d like to take an appointment with Dr. Gupta please.
Receptionist : Kindly hold on. I’ll just check. Will tomorrow afternoon suit you?
Mr. Rao : No, I’m in a lot of pain and I really must see him today.
I think you can come in at 1:30 this afternoon. Will that be alright?
An accident
Ratan : It was entirely my fault. I was holding the cell phone to my ear with one hand and I was carrying books
in the other.
Ramesh : And …. if I may complete the story, you were not paying attention and did not use the zebra crossing
either.
Ramesh : This is a small price you have paid. Don’t use your cell phone on the road
again.