138] Dialogues & Mini-dialogues From Previous Exams in Egypt [GCSE-FIRST STAGE/SECOND STAGE]

Dialogues & Mini-dialogues 4

10.   Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue between a father and his son about finding a job: [First Stage-First Session 2005]

Father: Congratulation! Now that you’ve got your BA, . …………………………?
Son: I wish I could travel abroad for a job.
Father: Why don’t you ………………………………?
Son: It’s become difficult to find a job here nowadays.
Father: How about starting a small business of your own?
Son: But, I don’t……………………………..
Father: You can get a loan from the bank.
Son: OK, …………………………………….
Say where the following mini-dialogues are taking place and who the speakers are:
1)   A. Can I see your driving licence, please?
B. What for?
A. You have parked in a No-parking area.
Place: …………………………………….
Speaker A: ………………………………
Speaker B: ………………………………
2)   A. Please, fasten your seatbelt.
B. Are we about to land?
A. Yes, in a few minutes.
Place: …………………………………….
Speaker A: ………………………………
Speaker B: ……………………………… 

11. Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue between Tamer and Hossam about football matches: [First Stage-Second Session 2001]

Tamer: Did you watch the football match yesterday?

Hossam: ………………………………….

Tamer: ……………………………………

Hossam: So was I. I thought I’ve never seen such an existing match.

Tamer: …………………………………...?

Hossam: I think it’ll be next month.

Tamer: Where will it be?

Hossam: In Cairo Stadium.

Tamer: ……………………………………….

Hossam: So will I. I won’t miss one like it for anything.

Say where the following mini-dialogues are taking place and who the speakers are:

1)   A. So, you want to borrow L.E. 200,000. What do you want the money for?

B. I want to buy some more land. Thus, I can expand my business.

A. Well, we can certainly lend you the money, but we’ll need to see a business plan. You need to show us that you can pay the money back within the next few years.

Place: …………………………………….

Speaker A: ………………………………

Speaker B: ………………………………

2)   A. Hello! Can I help you, Sir?

B. Yes, I’d like to have a single room, please.

A. With or without Internet.

B. With Internet, please.

Place: …………………………………….

Speaker A: ………………………………

Speaker B: ……………………………… 

12.   Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue between the father and his son Ahmed who is asking for a loan: [Second Stage-First Session 2008]

Ahmed: Good morning, Dad. Would you mind doing me a favour?

Father: ………………………………….?

Ahmed: I am wondering if you could lend me fifty pounds.

Father: Why do you need this money?

Ahmed: …………………………………..., and I want to buy her a present.

Father: But I gave you some money last week. ………………………….?

Ahmed: No, but I don’t have enough money to buy a good present.

Father: ………………………………………..

Ahmed: Thanks a lot, Dad.

Say where the following mini-dialogues are taking place and who the speakers are:

1)   A. How old is this mummy?

B. It’s about 4,000 years old.

Place: …………………………………….

Speaker A: ………………………………

Speaker B: ………………………………

2)   A. How would you like to pay for this suit, Sir?

B. By credit card.

A. Well, shall I put it in a bag for you, Sir?

B. Yes, please.

Place: …………………………………….

Speaker A: ………………………………

Speaker B: ………………………………