Dialogue Writing

Writing Dialogue

English First Paper

Suppose, you are Tunan/T anni. You have a friend named  Milon/Mina.  Your friend  does not take physical  exercise.  But it is beneficial to health. Now , write a dialogue between you and your friend about the benefits of physical exercise.

Ans:   Tunan : Hi, Milon. How are you?

Milon : Not so good, my friend. I’m sick.

Tunan :  What’s happened?

Milon : I don’t know , but I often feel weakness in my limbs. Sometimes, I feel dizziness.

Tunan : Do you take your meals in time?

Milon : Usually I take my meals in time. Sometimes, I can’t take my meals in time.  These days I don’t feel like eating.

Tunan : Don’t you take physical exercise regularly?

Milon : Exercise? Oh, no. I’m not interested in it.

Tunan : But you need to take physical exercise?

Milon : I feel weakness and you’re talking about taking physical exercise.

Tunan :  Actually I’m talking this to improve your health.

Milon :  And I don’t like to be muscle man or body builder .

Tunan : Physical exercise is not only for body building.  Again, it doesn’t mean heavy exercise using heavy instrument.

Milon :  Then what does it mean?

Tunan : Physical  exercise  is the systematic  movement  of the limbs  of our body. It includes  walking,  stretching,  swimming, etc. to heavy exercise using instruments in gym.

Milon : Is it necessary?

Tunan :  Yes, it is necessary .

Milon :  What are the benefits of it?

Tunan :  Well. Regular exercise makes your body strong and active. It keeps your blood circulation normal.

Milon : Ok, what else?

Tunan : It will also help your digestion.  Then you won’t surf fer from anorexia (loss of appetite).

Tunan : Oh, that’s important.

Tunan : If you avoid physical exercise, your body will get languorous.  You will feel uneasy all the times. Understood?

Milon :  Yeah. You are right.

Tunan : Remember , a sound  mind  lies in a sound body. So, if you want to be mentally  fit, you must take exercise  regularly

as it can ensure you a sound body .

Milon  : Thank  you very much  for making  me understand  the benefits  of physical  exercise . I must  take exercise  regularly

from now on.

Tunan :  You’re welcome.

Suppose, you are Tanveer/Tanisa. You have a friend  named  Habib/Habiba  who is fond of trees and nature.  Now, write  a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of tree plantation.

Tanveer : Hi, Habib!  Where’re you going?

Habib : I’m going to attend a plantation programme.

Tanveer : Really! I must appreciate you.  You might know how much trees are important for us.

Habib : Of course, they supply the fuel of our life, that is, oxygen.

Tanveer : Exactly!  You know , they also absorb carbon dioxide.

Habib : Right!  They are one of the main sources of food.

Tanveer  : Trees provide  shelter  to animals  and birds.  In this way trees  help various  species  to survive. Thus  they help biodiversity .

Habib :  They protect soil from erosion. In coastal areas and on the riverside, trees help protect the land from erosion.

Tanveer :  Again, trees protect us from natural calamities like floods, cyclones, etc.

Habib : Exactly . At the time of cyclone sidr the Sundarbans worked as a natural shield against the cyclone.

Tanveer :  Yea, actually trees help us in many ways and are very useful to us.

Habib : I think, you have heard about greenhouse effect, haven’t you?

Tanveer  : Yea. I have heard.  It is the rise of temperature  in the atmosphere  around  the earth.  Can you tell me the reasons and the ways to control or minimize temperature rise in the atmosphere?

Habib  : There  are various  reasons,  in short,  greenhouse  gases  (CO , CH , N O, etc.) are responsible  for this. So, we need to 2 4 2 reduce carbon emission.  As trees absorbs carbon dioxide, we need to plant more trees.

Tanveer : Right you are.  Anyway , what should be the percentage of forest area in a country?

Habib :  According to some experts, a country should have at least 25% forest area.

Tanveer : But what is the percentage of forest area in Bangladesh?

Habib : Unfortunately , it is not up to the mark in case of our country . According to various sources it is only 1 1% to 14%.

Tanveer : Oh, it’s very poor . Thus our people should understand the importance of planting more trees.

Habib : Exactly . So, we should plant trees and also motivate others to plant trees.

Tanveer  : And the forest  department  should  create  more  forest  areas,  protect  and expand  the existing  ones to save our country .

Habib  : Along  with the government  various  organizations  and people  individually  should  take initiatives  to plant  trees. There are a lot of fallow land and we must use them for planting trees.

Tanveer : Everyone can plant some trees if he wants.

Habib  : I think,  as a responsible  human  being  we should  do so. As tree keeps  our ecological  balance,  protects  river erosion, and provides sheds to our beasts and birds and they prevent natural calamities.

Tanveer : Right and in a word, tree plantation is a must for our survival.

Habib  : Definitely!  Again,  Bangladesh  is one of the worst  sufferers  of climate  change.  So, we have  no other  way but planting more and more trees.

Tanveer : I agree with you.

Habib : Moreover , for furniture, fuel, medicine, etc., we depend on trees.

Tanveer : Exactly . Let’s go to the programme!

Habib : Let’s go!

Suppose, you are Karim/Karima and your younger  brother  is Muhib.  Write a dialogue  between  you and your brother about the merits and the demerits of using mobile phone.

Ans:   Karima : Muhib! Look, father has bought me a mobile phone.

Muhib :  Wow! Now we can talk whenever you are out. Isn’t that wonderful?

Karima : Of course.  Actually , the utility of mobile phones cannot be described in words.

Muhib :  We can keep in touch with friends and family by a mobile phone.

Karima : Not only that. Internet browsing has become easier due to smart phones.

Muhib :  We also can gather information and research many things helpful for our studies.

Karima :  We can read newspaper , watch various channels on mobile phones too.

Muhib : Many people do online business through mobile phones. It helps promote various business.

Karima  : People  from  various  sectors  use phones for their respective  fields  and these  uses accelerate  the works  in their respective fields.

Muhib  : Again,  various  social  sites help people keep in touch  with one another  that wouldn’t  be possible  without  mobile phones.

Karima : Does it have any demerits?

Muhib :  Yea, it is not an unmixed blessing. It has demerits too.

Karima  : Long  time use of this gadget  can cause some  problems  like hearing  problems.  Its radiation  can cause  brain  cancer, DNA damage, etc.

Muhib :  Any other issue?

Karima  : Long  time watching  on the screen  of smartphones  causes  eyesight  damage.  Nowadays, it is seen that mothers  give phones  to infants  and babies  to pacify  them  or at the time of feeding  them.  As babies’  nerves  are sensitive,  the rays and radiation from smartphones can seriously damage eyesight and affect their mental growth.

Muhib  : Oh, in this case we must  be very cautious.  Some  teenagers  are also addicted  to various  offline and online  games and waste their valuable time using mobile phones.

Karima : Some people also do criminal activities using phones.

Muhib : Hmm.

Karima  : There  are some  students  and even some  teachers  who do not keep their mobile  phones  switched  off during  the class hours.

Muhib : So, we must be cautious while using it.

Karima :  Yea, though it has some demerits, it is very useful.  Actually , it is a blessing and we must use it wisely .

Muhib : Right. In most cases, its benefits depends on our ways of using it.

Karima : Hence, we must use mobile phones wisely .

Muhib :  Anyway , congratulation for having this most wanted and useful device of communication.

Karima :  Welcome!

Suppose you are Robin/Rubi and you have a friend  named  Fardin/Fariha.  Now, write  a dialogue  between  you and your friend about dengue fever and its remedies.

Robin : Hi! How’re you?

Fardin : I’m well, but worried about the dengue outbreak across the country .

Fardin : I’m well, but worried about the dengue outbreak across the country .

Robin : Me either . Many people died and many aré hospitalized.

Fardin :  Yea, many people are being infected daily .

Robin :  True. But how can we prevent or control the outbreak?

Fardin  : I think  the most effective  way to prevent  dengue  outbreak  is to prevent  bites by the infected  aedes  mosquitoes.  For this, we’ve to control mosquito population.

Robin : I agree.  We all should use mosquito repellents for that, shouldn’t we?

Fardin  : But, I think  the authority  concerned  is not working  properly . In different  regions  there  are not enough  effective measures in this regard.

Robin  : True. It is very sad. Even  the mosquito  repellents  used are not working  against  mosquitoes.  It many  cases,  it is alleged that substandard repellents are being used.

Fardin  : Again,  proper  waste  management  and cleanliness  are also important.  Various  waste  materials  and garbage  help increase mosquito population.

Robin :  Along with the authority , we all have responsibility to keep our surroundings neat and clean.

Fardin : How can we do this?

Robin  : We can do it individually  or in a group.  For example,  you can keep your surroundings  clean  or your locality  clean by forming a group and working collectively .

Fardin  : Qh! To control  mosquito  population,  we need to destroy  their breeding  sites. As mosquitos  breed  on stagnant  water, do not allow water to stay longer .

Robin : For this, empty water containers like discarded tires, plastic pots or bottles, flower tubs. Or , you can use larvicides.

Fardin :  Anyway , what can we do if someone is infected with dengue?

Robin  : If someone  is infected  with dengue,  we need  to keep  the patient  under  mosqui to net so that others  cannot  be infected from the infected one by mosquito bites.

Fardin : I think not only dengue patients but also others should use mosquito nets where there are mosquitos.

Robin  : Right.  Even  you can wear long sleeves  shirt and pants  to protect  your body  from bites or use ointments  to prevent mosquito bites.

Fardin : By the way , what should the infected people do to be recovered?

Robin  : It’s true that there  is no direct  cure for dengue.  However , doctors  generally  suggest  the infected  people  to take rest and drink plenty of liquids. Some medicines like paracitamol, supplements are also prescribed.

Fardin : I see. Let’s discuss the matter with our friends and start our work against the  Aedes mosquitoes.

Robin : Let’s go.

Suppose, you are Sumon/Sumona. You have a friend  Rahim/Rahima.  You are very interested  in games  and sports.  Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend emphasizing the importance of games and sports in our life.

Sumon : Hi Rahim, where are you heading to?

Rahim : Hi, I am on my way to the sports club.

Sumon :  What do you do there?

Rahim :  Well, I practice badminton there.

Sumion :  That’s interesting! Do you go there often?

Rahim :  Yes, almost every day . It keeps my body and mind fit. Do you participate in any sports, Sumon?

Sumon :  Yes, I do.

Rahim :  Which sports are you interested in?

Sumon : I usually play cricket and football to keep my body fit and healthy .

Rahim : I think games are essential for good health.

Sumon :  You are right, Rahim. Games are essential for a healthy body .

Rahim : Some people do not like physical activities.  They do not realize the importance of games.

Sumon : But such people always suffer from one or other ailment.

Rahim :  You are absolutely right.

Sumon : I personally think that games should be made compulsory for the students.

Rahim : I agree with you. Games will keep the students healthy and teach them discipline.

Sumon : Discipline is very essential for the progress of an individual as well as the nation as a whole.

Rahim : Games also teach us the spirit of sportsmanship while developing the quality of leadership among us.

Sumon : Health is wealth, is an old saying.  Therefore, to maintain our health, we must play games.

Rahim :  Yes. You are right.  Well, I have to go now . We should meet again, may be next week.

Sumon : Sure! See you then.

Rahim : Bye, bye.

Sumon : Good bye.

A future plan of life helps one to reach  one’s goal.  A student  must  have  a definite  future  plan in life. Now, write  a dialogue between you and your friend Rahim/Rahima about your future plan of life.

Monir : Hello, Rahim!

Rahim : Hi, Monir! How are you?

Monir : Fine.  What about you?

Rahim : I’m fine too.  Where’re are you going?

Monir : I’m going to my cousin.

Rahim : Oh, to pay a visit to him?

Monir :  Yea, and I also will have a discussion with him about my future plan in my life.

Rahim  : Oh, that’s  good.  Having  a future  plan in life is very important  because  it helps  one to do something  fruitful  in a

planned way .

Monir :  Yea, without having plan one has to face many problems and in many cases one has to suffer in the long run.

Rahim :  Anyway , what is your aim in life?

Monir :  To be a physician.

Rahim :  That’s good.

Monir : My cousin is a doctor and so I’m going to my cousin to know something about MBBS.

Rahim :  Why have you chosen it?

Monir : Because, I have passion for being a doctor .

Rahim :  Why are you so passionate about it?

Monir  : For two reasons.  It’s a noble  profession  as it provides  me with the opportunity  to serve  the ailing  patients.  I always try to help when someone is suffering.  And another one is, it is a prestigious profession.  What about you, Rahim?

Rahim : My aim is different. I want to study ELT.

Monir :  What is it about?

Rahim  : ELT means  English  Language  Teaching.  I want  to have an MA in ELT from  the Institute  of Modern  Languages under Dhaka University.

Monir :  That means you want to be a language teacher .

Rahim :  Yea.

Monir :  Why have you chosen that?

Rahim  : I want  to teach  English  at different  levels.  I want  to raise  the standard  and quality  of English  in Bangladesh. Developing four skills of language learning among our students is my mission.

Monir : It’s wonderful!

Rahim  : Yes. It’s essential  for human  resource  development.  As English  is important  in job sectors,  I’ll try to make  them resourceful persons by developing their skills in this language.

Monir : I wish you could pursue for your future plan successfully .

Rahim :  Thanks a lot and I wish you would be able to fulfil your aim.

Monir :  Thank you and bye.

Rahim : Bye. See you again.

Suppose, you are  Nabil/Nabila.  You  read  in  Blue  Bird  School,  Sylhet.  Now,  write  a  dialogue  between  you  and  the librarian of your school about borrowing a book.

Ans:   Nabila : Good afternoon, Sir .

Librarian : Good afternoon.

Nabila : How are you, Sir?

Librarian : Fine.  What about you?

Nabila : I’m fine too, Sir .

Librarian : How are your studies going on?

Nabila : Good, Sir?

Librarian : How can I help you?

Nabila : I want to borrow some books.

Librarian : Ok, which books do you want?

Nabila : I want to borrow English grammar book and some story books.

Librarian : Ok. (Pointing to a specific section) Grammar books are in that shelf and choose which one you need.

Nabila : Sir , I have heard a new collection of story books has arrived.

Librarian :  Yes. The new collection is kept in the story books section and choose which one you want.

Nabila : I want to borrow “High School English Grammar and Composition” and “The Jungle Book”

Librarian :  Well. Do you have the library card with you?

Nabila :  Yes, Sir .

Librarian :  Then you’ve to submit the card here to borrow the book.  We’ll preserve your card until you return the book.

Nabila : Ok. How many days can I keep the book?

Librarian : Oh! it’s only three days. Please remember , you have to take care of the book.

Nabila : Ok, Sir .

Librarian  : Remember , do not tear, fold or mark  any page.  Do not write  anything  in the book.  You’ll be fully responsible  if any damage occurs to the book or it is lost.

Nabila : Ok. Don’t worry , Sir. I’ll take care of it.

Librarian : Please, write your name, class and put a signature in the register . Thank you.

Nabila :  You’re welcome.

Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of learning computer .

Myself : Hello, Nabil!

Nabil : Hi, Rahat!

Myself : How are you doing?

Nabil : Not bad.  What about you?

Myself : Fine.  What do you intend to do after the SSC exam?

Nabil : I haven’t decided yet. Do you have any plan?

Myself :  Yes, I would like to do a computer course.

Nabil :  Why have you decided to learn computer?

Myself :  Well, in the present world, everything depends on computer . There’s no sector where computer is not used.

Nabil : I’ve also an intention of learning computer . But how can it benefit me?

Myself  : If you can operate  computer , you can browse  the internet  which  is now called  the storehouse  of knowledge  and information.

Nabil : Oh, yes.  That means, if I have knowledge about computer , it’ll be helpful for collecting information.

Myself : Exactly . Moreover , learning computer is important for your future career .

Nabil : How? Please explain.

Myself  : OK. At present,  computer  is being  used in almost  every  sector . Therefore,  without  adequate  knowledge  about computer , it isn’t possible for you to get a good job.

Nabil  : I see. Now, I understand.  My uncle  also told me that job advertisements  nowadays  ask for candidates  with computer literacy.

Myself : Exactly .

Nabil : I’ll also learn computer after the exam.  Thank you very much.

Myself :  You’re most welcome.

Suppose, you are Samir/  Samira  your friend  is Sumon/  Sumona.  English  is an international  language.  It is very important for many reasons. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of learning English.

Samir : Hello, Sumon! How’re you?

Sumon : Hello, Samir! I’m fine.  What about you?

Samir : I’m also fine. Sumon, one thing I don’t understand.  Why do we learn English in our schools and colleges?

Sumon  : Well. Language  is the main  tool of communication.  There  are lots of language s in the world.  But we need  a common language for global communication.

Samir :  That’s true.  We cannot learn all the languages. But why English?

Sumon  : Actually  for many  reasons  English  has become  a global  language.  In many  countries  it is the official  or semi-official language.

Samir : Oh.

Sumon :  Again, many international organizations use English as their official language.

Samir : Many books are also written in English.

Sumon : Information of various things are in English. If you want to collect world information you need to know English.

Samir :  What about higher studies?

Sumon : For higher studies books are mostly written in English.

Samir : I see.

Sumon  : Many  important  books  written  in foreign  language  are translated  into English.  If you want  to read those  books, you must know English.

Samir :  What is its importance in global business?

Sumon  : In global  business  its importance  is huge.  At present  the world  is like a global  village.  We have to do business  with many countries.  And so we need to learn English for global communication.

Samir :  Why do companies ask for good knowledge in English?

Sumon  : Actually , many  companies  maintain  their correspondence  in English. So they need  employees  who have  good knowledge in both written and spoken English.

Samir  : Well, but we’re  not able to communicate  in English  although  we’ve  been learning  it for 10-12  years.  What  do you think is the reason?

Sumon  : Yes, you’re  right.  I think  the problem  is in our system  of teaching.  We’re still following  the traditional  & old system of learning.  We must adopt new scientific techniques to get a command of this language.

Samir : How do I have good command of English?

Sumon :  You may get yourself admitted into a reputed language learning center.

Samir :  Thank you, Sumon. Bye.

Sumon : Bye.

Suppose, you are Nadim/Nadia.  You have  a friend  named  Fahim/Fahima  who does not read newspaper . Now, write  a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of reading newspaper .

Nadim : Hi, Fahim! How are you?

Fahim : Fine, thanks.  What are you doing?

Nadim : I’m reading a newspaper . Will you take a page?

Fahim : No, thanks. I don’t read newspapers.

Nadim :  What!  That’s really surprising!

Fahim :  Why?  What’s the importance of reading newspapers?

Nadim  : Well, a newspaper  is a collection  of current  affairs from  around  the world.  You get to know  about  national  and international news, politics, economy , science, health, and sports. It’s like having the whole world in your hands!

Fahim : Really! How do you know about it?

Nadim  : I know  because  I read newspapers  regularly . It’s especially  important  for students  because  it’s the best medium  for enriching our general knowledge.  That’s why it’s called the storehouse of knowledge.

Fahim  :  Hmm,  but  isn’t  it  all  available  online?  I  can  just  check  the  headlines  on  my  phone.  Why  would  we  read  a newspaper?

Nadim  : You can read both online  newspaper  on printed  one. I prefer  the printed  one. But you have to read news  from  a reliable source.

Fahim :  That’s a good point.

Nadim  : That’s  true, again  it includes  features  like in-depth  analysis,  editorials,  and interviews,  which  help you understand current events better .

Fahim  : I guess  that’s  a good  reason.  I’ve also heard  that reading  newspapers  improves  our vocabulary  and writing  skills.  Is that true?

Nadim  : Absolutely!  You’ll find new words,  expressions,  and better  sentence  structures.  Reading  newspapers  regularly  can help improve both your reading and writing skills.

Fahim :  You’re right.

Nadim  : Newspapers  can also introduce  you to the culture  and customs  of different  countries.  They  provide  important information that’s applicable to your practical life.

Fahim :  You’ve said it well. Please, continue.

Nadim  : Reading  newspapers  can also serve  as a relaxing  activity . It can help reduce  stress  by keeping  you engaged  with something educational rather than scrolling through social media.

Fahim : I totally agree with you.  What other benefits can reading newspapers of fer in this digital age?

Nadim  :  In  today’s  digital  world,  it’s  very  difficult  to  stay  concentrated  with  all  the  digital  notifications.  Reading  a newspaper requires uninterrupted attention, which helps improve your concentration and focus.

Fahim  : You’ve  really  opened  my eyes.  Now, I can feel the necessity  of reading  newspapers.  Honestly , I’ve been detached from the current world. But I promise I’ll build the habit of reading newspapers from today . Thank you so much.

Nadim  : You’re most welcome,  Fahim!  I’m happy  I could  help. Once  you start, you’ll  see how interesting  and informative  it can be.

Fahim : I’m excited to start reading newspapers regularly now . Thanks again for sharing this with me.

Nadim : No problem! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.  You can even start with a few pages daily and gradually read more.

Fahim :  That’s a good plan.  I’ll start with the headlines and maybe dive into the articles later .

Nadim :  That’s a perfect approach. Enjoy the process.

Fahim :  Thanks for the advice, Nadim. I really appreciate it.

Imagine, you are Sabuj and Sagor  is your friend.  Your friend  is addicted  to smoking.  Now, write  a dialogue  between  you and your friend about the bad effects of smoking.

Sabuj : Hello, Sagor! How’re you?

Sagor : I am fine.  What about you?

Sabuj :  Well. But I’m worried about you.

Sagor : Really! But why?

Sabuj : Raju’s told me that you’d started smoking.

Sagor :  Actually , Raju is……….

Sabuj : Don’t try to hide it.  Aren’t I your friend?

Sagor : But smoking gives me pleasure.  Whenever I become sad, I smoke.

Sabuj : It’s really an odd idea. Don’t you know that smoking is harmful for health?

Sagor : How?

Sabuj  : Well. Doctors  say smoking  may cause  cancer , heart  attack,  high blood  pressure,  chronic  lung troubles  and other serious diseases.

Sagor  : Yeah, I’ve heard  all that before,  but I’m still young.  I’m not really  worried  about  it. Besides,  my grandfather  smoked his whole life and lived till 85.

Sabuj  : I understand  you might  think  it’s harmless,  but it is the leading  cause  of preventable  deaths  worldwide.  Even  if your grandfather lived long, smoking increases your risk of lung cancer , heart disease, stroke, and respiratory illnesses.

Sagor : But I feel fine right now , Sabuj. I don’t have any health problems.

Sabuj  : That’s  the thing  about  smoking,  Sagor . It doesn’t  show  immediate  effects,  but over time,  it builds  up. Smokers  are much more likely to develop chronic diseases, even if they feel okay now .

Sagor :  Alright, but how do you know all this? It sounds a bit overstated to me.

Sabuj  : I’ve been reading  up on it, and it’s not overstated  at all. Did you know  that smoking is the cause  of lung cancer  in many cases?

Sagor :  You are just frightening me!

Sabuj : I am not frightening you. It is 100 percent true.  You can verify it by yourself as you like.

Sagor : Carry on.

Sabuj  : There  are also harmful  chemicals  in cigarettes,  like nicotine,  tar, and carbon monoxide,  that cause  serious  harm  to your lungs, blood, and heart.

Sagor : Really?

Sabuj  : Absolutely!  Scientists  say that a puff of cigarette  smoke  contains  a lot of harmful  particles.  Those  are very harmful for health.

Sagor :  What else?

Sabuj  : Besides,  smoking  can cause  irritation  in the eyes,  offend the nose and unsettle  the mind.  Again  it affects  non- smokers to a great extent.

Sagor : Really! I’ve to stop smoking now . Thanks a lot for your advice.

Sabuj :  You’re most welcome.

Sagor :  Thank you.

Suppose,  you are Tamal/Toma. You and your friend,  Jamal/Jhuma,  read and watch  the news of road accidents  daily  in the mass  media.  Now, write  a dialogue  between  you and your friend  about  the causes  and remedies  of road accident/the  road accidents and how to prevent it.

Tamal : Hello! How’re you?

Jamal : I’m fine.  What about you?

Tamal : Not well. One of my neighbours died last night in a tragic road accident.

Jamal :  Very sad!  To speak the truth, nowadays it has become a common incident in our country .

Tamal :  Yes, it’s really a matter of serious concern nowadays but our policy makers seem indifferent to the fact.

Jamal :  Absolutely true. But can you tell me the causes of frequent road accidents across the country?

Tamal  : The causes  are manifold.  Reckless  driving,  lack of skilled  traffic police,  ignorance  of the drivers,  tendency  of overtaking, violation of traffic signals and rules, etc. contribute greatly to the frequent road accidents.

Jamal  : You are right.  The increasing  number of vehicles  is also responsible  for road accident.  With more  vehicles,  the chances of accidents also rise.

Tamal : Exactly . The traffic in our city is terrible.  People  don’t  follow  the traffic rules properly . Overspeed  is also a major cause of accidents.

Jamal :  True. People drive way too fast, even in busy areas or on roads.

Tamal : You said very well,  Jamal.  Overspeed  is one of the leading  causes  of accidents.  When  drivers  drive  in over speed, accidents take place with sharp turns.

Jamal :  You are absolutely right.  The conditions of roads are extremely poor . These are also causing many road accidents.

Tamal : Many people drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs which can easily lead to a fatal crash.

Jamal :  That’s one of the most serious issues. It’s not just dangerous for the person driving, but for everyone on the road.

Tamal : Have you noticed people using their phones while driving. It is another cause of road accident.

Jamal :  Yea, distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of accidents nowadays.

Tamal : Right! Immediate steps should be taken to reduce road accidents.  What do you think?

Jamal  : Yes, of course.  Strict  laws should  be introduced  in this regard.  Illiterate  and careless drivers  should  be identified and their driving licenses should be cancelled.

Tamal  : Certainly!  Besides,  drivers  should  be given  proper  training  and the Roads  and Highways  Department  should  be more cautious in this regard.

Jamal : I agree with you.  Also, the government should focus on improving road infrastructure.

Tamal  : Definitely . And people  should  also be encouraged  to use public  transportation.  It reduces  traffic congestion  and ultimately accidents.

Jamal  : Absolutely!  People  should  also be made  aware  of traffic rules  and signals.  In this way, we can minimize  road accidents.

Tamal :  You’re right!  We all have to come forward to raise public awareness in this concern.

Jamal : Exactly!

Tamal :  Thank you very much for such a nice discussion.

Jamal :  You’re most welcome. See you again.

Afsar gets up late in the morning. So, he cannot  complete  his lessons  on time.  He cut a bad result  in the examination. On the other  hand,  Shahin  rises early  in the morning  and learns  his lesson.  He is doing  well in the examination.  Now, write a dialogue between  Afsar and Shahin about the benefits of early rising.

Shahin : Hi,  Afsar!

Afsar : Hello! Shahin.

Shahin : How’re you?

Afsar : I’m not well!

Shahin :  Why?  What happened?

Afsar : My results of the pre-test examination are not good.

Shahin :  What’s the problem with you? Don’t you learn your lessons everyday?

Afsar : No, I can’t get up in the morning before 10 o’clock. So, I cannot finish my lessons timely .

Shahin : Oh! God, you are sure to fail in the SSC Examination!

Afsar : But, I’m trying to study more for the examination.

Shahin :  What are you doing for that?

Afsar : I’m reading more hours at night to finish my study .

Shahin :  That’s not a good practice. It will make the situation worse.

Afsar :  What should I do?

Shahin  : You’ve  to maintain  a daily routine.  Didn’t  you hear that early to rise and early to bed makes  a man healthy , wealthy and wise?

Afsar : Heard, but didn’t give much importance on it.

Shahin : Early rising has many benefits. If you rise early , you will get enough time to finish your work.

Afsar : Sometimes I also feel dizzy and weak too.

Shahin : In the morning the air remains fresh.  You can take some physical exercise that will be beneficial to your health.

Afsar : Please tell me, what I should do to maintain a daily routine.

Shahin  : First of all, you should  get up early  in the morning  by 6 o’clock.  Of course,  you have to go to bed early  to get up early. Then  you should  go out walking  for half an hour. It would  remove  all your laziness  and make  your mind  and body  fit for study .

Afsar : But I can’t do it. I tried but failed.

Shahin  : You’ve  to have mental  strength  and control  over your body. You should  make  yourself  believe  that you can get up early and you must do it. Besides,  tell your mother to wake  you up or set alarm  clock.  After 2-3 months  you would  find that you’ve almost completed your syllabus.

Afsar :  Thanks a lot for your good suggestion.

Shahin : It’s my pleasure.

Write a dialogue  between  you  and  your  friend  Farhan  on  how  to  eradicate/remove  the  illiteracy  problem  from Bangladesh.

Ans:   Myself : Hi, Farhan! It’s a long time since we met. How’re you?

Farhan :  Well, you?

Myself : I’m so so. But I’m thinking seriously about a problem.

Farhan :  What’s it about?

Myself : It’s about illiteracy problem of Bangladesh.

Farhan :  Yes, undoubtedly, it’s a big problem. But we have some ways to solve it.

Myself : How?

Farhan  : Our government  should  take some  steps to eradicate  it. Education  should  be made equally  accessible  to all and it should  be made  compulsory . Moreover , people who are not interested  to send their children  to school  should  be motivated to and made aware of the necessity of education.

Myself : Is it possible för government only?

Farhan :  The literate people will also help the government.

Myself : I also think so. But our country is poor . What will the poor section do?

Farhan  : In this case,  food for education  programme  should  be commenced  and the poor should be encouraged  to come  to school.

Myself  : Again,  for the poor children  and the children  who are engaged  in child  labour , we should  introduce  more  night shift school.

Farhan :  Yea, good idea.

Myself :  Again the grown-ups who are illiterate should be educated.

Farhan :  The government can launch mass education program for them.

Myself :  Yea. They should motivated that age is not a barrier , they can still learn how to read and write.

Farhan :  The concerned authority should take proper initiatives in this case.

Myself : I think we can also help them. In our leisure, we can also teach and encourage the illiterate people to be educated.

Farhan : Good idea, So, from now on, we can do it. It’s the right time.

Myself : Exactly . Let’s try .

Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the advantages and disadvantages of village life and city life.

Ritu : Hello, Situ! Nice to see you here. How are you?

Situ : I’m fine, thanks.  What about you?

Ritu : I’m ok. I think it would be better if you got yourself admitted into a college in the city as I did.

Situ : I don’t think so, Ritu.  Actually , I don’t like cities.

Ritu :  Why?  What’re the things of city life you dislike?

Situ : I think, life in the city is very artificial. People lead a very busy life there.

Ritu :  Yes, city life busy .

Situ :  They get up in the morning hearing the noises of motor vehicles, machines and factories.

Ritu : You’re  right.  But there  are many  modern  facilities  that you can have  only in cities.  Good  educational  institutes, hospitals and clinics are mainly available in the city . Again, there are many spots for recreations.

Situ : That’s  true. But I think  life in the village  is far better  than that of the town.  Village  life is quite  natural.  People  lead a very simple  life. They  wake  up from sleep  hearing  the chirping  of the birds  and can breathe  in fresh  air. Do you have fresh fish in the town?

Ritu :  Actually , fishes are available there, but not fresh.

Situ : But fresh food, fishes, vegetables, fruits etc. are available in the village. Moreover , village life is pollution free.

Ritu :  You’re right. But village life is not without its disadvantages.

Ritu :  What are those?

Situ : Disease, hunger , malnutrition and poverty are common in the life of the villagers.  Also, jobs are not available here.

Situ : Hmm.  Actually , both lives have their advantages  and disadvantages.  I think  a balanced  development  can remove  the gap between these two types of life.

Ritu :  Yes, I agree with you. See you later .

Situ : Ok, bye.  Take a good care of yourself.

Write a dialogue between Rizwan and Minhaj about their plan of studies after SSC Examination is over .

Minhaj : Hello, Rizwan! How are you?

Rizwan : Fine by the grace of  Almighty . And you?

Minhaj : I’m also fine.  What’re you going to do after the SSC exam, Rizwan?

Rizwan :  After the SSC exam, I want to go to Chattogram.  What about you?

Minhaj :  Well, I’ve got a plan after the SSC examination.

Rizwan :  What’s your plan after the exam? May I know?

Minhaj : Of course, why not!  After the exam, I’ll do a basic course on computer .

Rizwan :  That’s good.  Why do you want to do that?

Minhaj  : Actually , I’ll do it because  I want to develop  my skills  in using  computer . You know, in today’s  world  information technology  is very crucial.  I want to be a software  developer . I want to develop  software  that will be effective  and users  can use easily .

Rizwan :  That’s good idea because you are thinking about the users.

Minhaj :  Anyway , you’ve said you want to go to Chattogram.  Why?

Rizwan :  Well. You know , I’m from Chattogram. My relatives live there. I’ll pay a visit them for a few days.

Minhaj :  Aren’t you in touch with them on social media?

Rizwan  : Yea, but think  visiting  somebodies  in-person  has more  appeal  than on social  media.  In this fast-paced world  we get less time to meet  each other  or we forget to meet  each other. I think  personally  visit them  will make  my bond  with them stronger .

Minhaj :  That’s right. But, don’t you have any study plan?

Rizwan  : Yea, I have.  You know  I am weak  in English. So I want to do a course  for improving  my English.  After  returning from my village, I will do a course on it.

Minhaj : Good. English has become a global language and so we must develop our skills in this language.

Rizwan  : Right.  Again,  for higher  studies,  business  and for global  communication  we need to know  English  well.  I want to do a short course from a language institute.

Minhaj  : Good.  But while  staying  in your village,  you can also try to improve  your English  by reading  English  dailies, listening to news, watching movies,  TV series, etc. Besides, you can find online materials for developing your English.

Rizwan : Oh, good suggestion.  Thank you very much, Minhaj. See you again. Bye.

Minhaj : Bye.

Write a dialogue between two friends about their preparation for the SSC Examination.

Rashida : Hello, Rina! How’re you now?

Rina : Hi! I’m quite well now . What about you?

Rashida : Fine. Our examination is knocking at the door . How’s your preparation?

Rina : Well, but not so well till now. You know, I couldn’t  continue  my studies  for about  fifteen days due to my illness.  But I’m trying my best to overcome the gap.

Rashida : Oh!  What’s your present condition?

Rina : I’ve already  finished  Bangla,  Mathematics,  Physics  and Religion.  And now I’m trying  to finish  Chemistry  and Higher Math within this week.

Rashida :  Very good!  What about English?

Rina : You know, I’m somewhat  weak  in English.  So, I’m regularly  sitting  with my elder  sister  and also taking  help from my tutor . I hope, I can overcome losses soon.

Rashida : I hope so. Because, you’re sincere.

Rina : But I cannot manage time in answering the questions in the exam.

Rashida :  That’s a problem.

Rina : I know the answers but I cannot finish them writing properly in time.

Rashida : For this, you need to make a proper exam strategy .

Rina : How should I do that?

Rashida :  After getting the question paper , read the questions thoroughly . And choose the questions to answer .

Rina :  Then?

Rashida  : Make  a proper  division  of time for writing  the answers.  Avoid unnecessary  detailing  to manage  time.  Again, allocate  some  time for revising  the answers.  It will ensure  that there  is no spelling  error  or information  gap. Start writing from easy to difficult questions.

Rina : Hmm, good suggestion.

Rashida  : Again,  you  can  practice  taking  examination  at  home  maintaining  your  time.  This  will  help  overcome  this problem.

Rina : I’ll follow your suggestion. By the way , what about you?

Rashida : My preparation is quite well. I’ve completed all the subjects last week.

Rina : Great!  What’re you doing now?

Rashida : Now , I’m solving test papers and taking mock test.

Rina : Nice! I hope, I can do the same from next week.

Rashida :  All the best.  Thank you and good bye.

Rina : Bye!

Write a dialogue between two friends about how to develop skills in English language.

Nafis : Hello, Anis! How’re you?

Anis : I’m fine.  What about you?

Nafis : I’m fine too.

Anis : How is your study going on?

Nafis :  Well. But I want to develop my skills in English.  What can I do?

Anis :  You know , there are four main skills of a language.

Nafis :  What are these?

Anis : These  are listening,  speaking,  reading  and writing.  If you want develop  your skills  in English,  you have to focus  on these four skills.

Nafis  : For speaking,  we need to speak  more  in English. I have tried but I often  make  mistakes.  So, I am afraid  of speaking in front of others.

Anis  : In this regard,  don’t  think  too much  about mistakes.  You will learn  through  mistakes.  Rather  if someone  laughs listening to you mistakes, request him/her to correct your English.

Nafis :  That’s a good idea.

Anis :  Again, you have to choose words according to situation, topic, whom you are talking to, etc.

Nafis :  We can practise speaking English together .

Anis :  Yea. That will help us develop our speaking skill.

Nafis : How can I develop my listening skill?

Anis :  You have to listen more.

Nafis : I’ve difficulty in understanding English spoken by a British or  American.

Anis  : It’s a problem  for me too. I think  it is because  of the accent  of the native  speakers. But I’ve developed  a lot by listening to BBC.  You can listen to BBC,  VOA, etc.

Nafis : I think we can watch movies,  TV series, listen to sports commentaries too.

Anis :  Yea, certainly these will be helpful.

Nafis : How can we develop reading skill?

Anis : For reading skills, you have to read more.  Apart from your text, you can read English dailies, magazines, etc.

Nafis :  Again, we can read story books, novels, etc. But I can’t understand many words.

Anis : In this case, you can take help from a good dictionary .

Nafis : Right. Sometimes, it goes beyond literal meaning. So, we have to give emphasis on understanding.

Anis :  What do you think about developing writing skills?

Nafis :  We can practice writing more to develop writing skills.

Anis :  Yea. But you have to be careful about you spelling, choice of words, writing grammatically correct sentences.

Nafis : How can I ensure accuracy in this case?

Anis : You can take help from good  grammar  books.  Again,  every  type of writing  has its own format  or features.  You have to follow that and so know well about them.

Nafis : I think we can develop writing by doing free writing on familiar topics.

Anis :  Yes, I agree. Now , let’s go to the class.

Nafis : OK.

Education is very important for the development  of a nation.  Suppose,  you are Sajid/Sajida  and your friend  is Arif/Arifa. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of education in the development of a nation.

Sajid : Hello,  Arif. How’re you doing?

Arif : Fine, thank you.  What about you?

Sajid : I’m fine too.  What are you doing?

Arif : I’m preparing an assignment on the importance of education in the development of a nation.

Sajid  : That’s  a very important  topic.  Education  is the backbone  of a nation.  If most  of the people  of a country  remain illiterate, it can never develop.

Arif :  Yes. Illiterate people remain in the darkness of ignorance.  They lack the knowledge of any kind.

Sajid : So, they can’t succeed in their life let alone help in the progress of the country .

Arif :  Also, they’re devoid of values and responsibilities.

Sajid :  You’re right.  They don’t hesitate to break rules.  They’re an obstacle towards the way of development.

Arif : On the contrary , educated people are aware of everything, and thus, can play a vital role in the growth of the country .

Sajid  : Education  helps  people  become  better  citizens,  and makes  them  loyal  and responsible  to their country . So, they perform their duties accordingly .

Arif : Besides, education helps people to act wisely , and train them to use their knowledge properly

Sajid :  Thus, education provides people with the necessary skills.

Arif :  As a result, they can help themselves out of poverty . That is how , they can change their condition.

Sajid  : Hmm.  An educated  person  can do a job better  than an uneducated  person.  He can do it easily  and quickly . So, if a whole nation is educated, it will develop eventually .

Arif : A great  number  of people  in our country  are illiterate.  If we want to make  ourselves  a developed  nation,  we have to make all the people educated.

Sajid : But, I think education should be redefined.

Arif :  Why do you think so?

Sajid  : In our society , many  educated  persons are seen working  only for their personal  gain.  They  are being  involved  in corruption and baffling development.

Arif :  They are so called educated.  They are not truly educated.  A truly educated person cannot do any unethical work.

Sajid : So, we should give emphasis on ethics and morality .

Arif : As we live in society , we learn  many  things  from  society . Only  educational  institutions  cannot  contribute  in this

respect. Every sector of society should ensure good governance.

Sajid :  And we must impart education that can meet the demand of this time and can face the challenges to go ahead.

Arif : Exactly . I also think so.

Sajid :  The government should take proper steps for this.

Arif : Certainly .

Sajid :  Anyway , I’ve to go now . See you later .

Arif : Bye.  Take care.