133] Dialogues [From Previous Exams] [For Secondary Students]

Dialogues 1

Supply the missing parts in the following dialogues:

[00] The Hurghada Beach Hotel advertised for vacant summer jobs. Kamal who would like to work as a receptionist is being interviewed by the hotel manager.

Kamal: Good afternoon, sir.

Manager: Good afternoon. What job are you interested in?

Kamal: ………………………………………………….

Manager: Proficiency in English is a must for this job. …………..

Kamal: No, I haven't. But I was a member of the English Broadcasting Society at school. 

Manager: Good: ......................................

Kamal: I don't mind having long working hours.

Manager: .................................. 

Kamal: I'm ready to work in mornings and evenings.

Manager: When would you be able to start?

Kamal: Right away. 

[1] Kamal is having an interview for a receptionist’s job.

Kamal: Good afternoon, sir.

Manager: Good afternoon. What job are you interested in?

Kamal: …………………..

Manager: Proficiency in English is a must for a receptionist. ………?

Kamal: No. I haven't. But, I'm a member of the English club at school.

Manager: Good. …………………….?

Kamal: I don't mind having long working hours.

Manager: Good. …………………….?

Kamal: I'm ready to work in morning and evenings.

Manager: When would you be able to start?

Kamal: Right away.

[2] Azza haven't seen her friend Laila for long. 

Azza: Hello Laila. I haven't seen you for ages. ……………….?

Laila: I have been working in a hospital.

Azza: ……………………………….....?

Laila: A nurse. You know I've liked nursing so much since we were young.

Azza: ……………………………….....?

Laila: In fact it is a bit far from my house.

Azza: ……………………………….....?

Laila: The salary nurses get is very good. They are very well-paid. 

[3] A tourist is asking about the way to the Pyramids.

Tourist: Excuse me. Would you please tell me the way to the Pyramids?

Sherif: ……………………………..

Tourist: ……………………………..?

Sherif: About half an hour. Haven't you been to the Pyramids before?

Tourist: ………………………………

Sherif: I hope you'll enjoy your first visit in Egypt. ……………………….?

Tourist: At the Sheraton.

Sherif: I wish you good luck.

[4] A tourist is asking about the way to the Book Fair Exibition.

Tourist: Excuse me, sir. Would you do me a favour?

Passer-by: Yes. ………………………………..…..?

Tourist: I want to go to the Book Fair Exhibition.

Passer-by: Wonderful! ……………………………..?

Tourist: Yes, very much. I read a lot of books on different fields.

Passer-by: …………………………………………...?

Tourist: Yes, I've read about Naguib Mahfouz, the Nobel laureate. 

Passer-by: Ok. You take this bus to its terminus.

Tourist: Thank you.

Passer-by: ………………………………

[5] Two friends are discussing their future careers. 

Marwa: I would like to join the university when I finish secondary education this year.

Heba: ……………………………………………..…?

Marwa: I'd like to study medicine.

Heba: Marvellous! ………………………………......?

Marwa: I'll work in my father's clinic.

Heba: I think you can help children and mothers if you work in the children's hospital in the morning.

Marwa: .....................................

Heba: I wish ...............................

Marwa: Thanks a lot, Heba. 

[6] Madam is looking for a gift for her friend.

Shop-assistant: Good morning, Madam. May I help you?

Madam: Good morning. Yes, please. I'm looking for a gift for a friend.

Shop-assistant: What................................?

Madam: Something not too expensive.

Shop-assistant: ………………………….......?

Madam: Ok. This Pharaonic tray is wonderful. ………………….?

Shop-assistant: It's 150 pounds, Madam.

Madam: Ok. I'll take it. Thank you.

[7] TV Presenter and drugs addict.

TV Presenter: When did you begin to take drugs?

Addict: It began when a friend of mine urged me to accompany him.

TV Presenter: …………………………….?

Addict: I thought drugs would help me forget my troubles.

TV Presenter: What effect has addiction on you?

Addict: ……………………......

TV Presenter: Why don't you give up?

Addict: …………………………............

[8] Father is talking with his son.

Father: I've good news for you, Ali, we are going on a journey.

Ali: ..................................................?

Father: To Alexandria.

Ali: How long will we stay there?

Father: …………………………………

Ali: .....................................................?

Father: By train.

Ali: .......................................................?

Father: We'll go with your uncle's family.

[9] Official and Kamal about his stay in London.

Official: Can I help you, sir?

Kamal: Yes, please. I'd like to extend my stay in London.

Official: ........................................?

Kamal: Actually, I couldn't enjoy my short stay and I want to look for a job.

Official: ..........................................?

Kamal: A pen-friend invited me.

Official: You're welcome. .................?

Kamal: I want to stay here for another three months.

Official: You have to fill…………………………….

Kamal: Ok. Thanks a lot.