14 th NTRCa Exam Preparation. (Math)

Lesson 3: Making a Telephone Call

Read the Following Text

It’s a pleasant sunny afternoon. Shahana is shopping at the New Market. She has to buy a few household things. Suddenly she remembers that she is supposed to call Suman at his office. It’s almost twenty-five past three now. Shahana can’t see a pay-phone around. She hesitates for a moment and then enters the stationary shop in front of her.

3.1. Answer orally
i) What is Shahana doing at the New Market?
ii) Why does she enter into a stationary shop?
iii) Where is the stationary shop? 

Dialogue

Choose a partner and practice the following
Shahana : Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me.
Seller : Yes, how can I help you, madam?
Shahana : I would like to make a phone call, but I can’t find a pay-phone.
Seller : Well, I’m afraid there isn’t one in this complex. But if it’s urgent you can use our telephone on payment.
Shahana : That’s very kind of you.

Read and Note 

Read the following.
I wonder if - a polite expression seeking unexpected help. In reply we may use these expressions: Yes, Certainly, Of course, etc.
Complex - a group of buildings.

I’m afraid - a kind of apologetic expression in the negative sense.
That’s very kind of you - You are very kind or I appreciate your kindness. 

3.2. Exercise
Complete the following dialogue
1. Aisa : …………………………………………………… me?
2. Atique : Yes, how …………………………………………..?
3. Aisa : …………………………………….to buy some stamps.
4. Atique : ………………………there’s no post office around here.
5. You’ll have to go about 30 meters down the road.
6. Aisa : ………………………………………….. most helpful.
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