THE EDUCATORS

BOYS CAMPUS, QASIMABAD

ENGLISH

DIALOGUE WRITING

GR:VIII

A Dialogue literally means talk between two people. Dialogue-writing is a useful form of composition, especially for the
student who is trying to gain a command of spoken English. It trains him to express his thought in easy and natural
construction.
1. A conversation between doctor and patient.
MR.HAMMAD: Good morning, Dr.Fahad!
DR.FAHAD: Good morning! Whats wrong with you?
MR.HAMMAD: I have been suffering from fever since yesterday.
DR.FAHAD: Have you any other problem?
MR.HAMMAD: I also feel headache and shivering.
DR.FAHAD: Let me feel your pulse and check your fever At this time the fever is 102 degree. Dont worry, there is nothing
serious. I am giving you the medicine, and you will be all right in a few days.
MR.HAMMAD: Thank you, doctor.
DR.FAHAD: But get your blood tested for malaria, and come with the report tomorrow.
MR.HAMMAD: OK doctor. From where shall I get my blood tested?
DR FAHAD: You may go to Lifeline Labs. It is near your colony.
MR.HAMMAD: OK doctor.
DR.FAHAD: I shall recommend at least two days rest for you.
MR.HAMMAD : Would you prepare a medical certificate for me to submit it in my office?
DR.FAHAD: Oh sure. This is your medical certificate.
MR.HAMMAD : Thank you very much. Please tell me how shall I take this medicine?
DR.FAHAD: This medicine is for one day only. Take this dose as soon as you reach your home and the second at 3 pm and the third at
night before sleeping.
MR.HAMMAD: What should I eat doctor?
DR.FAHAD: You should eat only light food. You can take milk and fresh fruit also.
MR.HAMMAD : How much shall I pay you doctor?
DR.FAHAD : Rupees hundred only.
MR.HAMMAD: Here it is please. Thanks doctor.
DR.FAHAD: Its all right.
MR.HAMMAD: Thank you doctor. I shall see you tomorrow with my blood report.
3. A dialogue between a teacher and a pupil on public speaking
Teacher: Well Fareed, I hear you are taking part in the speaking competition.
Pupil: Yes, Sir; and I came to ask you to give me some hints on the art of the public speaking.
Teacher: With pleasure, Fareed. Have you prepared your speech?
Pupil: Yes, Sir; and now Im learning it by heart.
Teacher: Oh! But that is a great mistake. Always carefully prepare what you want to say, but never try to learn it off by heart.
Pupil: But why, Sir?
Teacher: Because when you are speaking, you should watch your audience to see whether they are following what you say. You can
see by their faces whether they understand and are interested; and if they are not, you can then win their attention by adding, or
emphasizing, or changing something. But if your speech is learnt by heart, you cant alter it.
Pupil: But it seems so much easier to learn it.
Teacher: It is not so in the end. Memorizing is a great strain. Also, if you forget one sentence, you may break down altogether.
Pupil: Well, I might manage if I could have my notes with me when I speak.
Teacher: At first you may take short note of outline, or main points, of your speech, lest you should forget; but when you get used to
speaking in public, it is best to do without notes altogether.
Pupil: But if I dont use notes, and must not learn my speeches off by heart how can I remember what to say?
Teacher: You must prepare carefully, and think out what you want to say; and learn the main points, or outline, of your speech.
Then, when you get up to speak, you will find that the words will come.
Pupil: But I feel so nervous when I have to speak.
Teacher: That is natural, especially at first. But as you get used to speaking in public, you will overcome that. Even practiced speakers
often feel very nervous before they begin to speak; but when they get on to their feet, they forget all about it.
Pupil: When Im nervous, I think I speak too fast.
Teacher: Well, you must practice speaking slowly and distinctly. And dont shout it strains your voice and prevents people hearing
you; and dont speak too low. Speak naturally, so that all can hear.

2. Dialogue: Friend in the need of money

ALI: Is it 25834243? I am Ali speaking. Can I talk to Hamza?
MANI: I am Hamzas brother Mani. Hold on please. I am just calling him.
ALI: Thank you.
HAMZA: Hello, who is speaking?
ALI: Hello Hamza, I am Ali. How are you?
HAMZA: I am excellent. And how are you?
ALI: Fine. Today I am ringing to ask for a small favour.
HAMZA: Its my pleasure. What can I do for you?
ALI: I urgently need some money.
HAMZA: How much money do you need?
ALI: Actually I am buying a car. And I am short of Rs.20,000/- only.
HAMZA: All right. How can I say no to you? Can you wait till tomorrow? I shall have to withdraw money from the bank tomorrow.
ALI: Thanking you very much Hamza. At what time shall I come to you to collet this money?
HAMZA: Any time after 10.30 a.m.
ALI: O.K. I shall reach your home at 11 a.m.
HAMZA: And Ali,will you be able to return my money after 3 months? I may need it then at the occasion on my brothers marriage. I
hope you wont mind.
ALI: Dont worry Dimple, I shall return it just after a month. I am thankful to you. See you tomorrow, bye!

EXERCISE: Finish the following conversation:FATHER: I am sorry to hear you have failed the examination, Hassan.
HASSAN: So am I, father; it was just my bad luck. Look at Majid lucky fellow! He passed in the second division.
FATHER: So you think it is all a matter of good luck and bad luck?

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