Write a note on magda and her family in'a chat with mrs.smiles
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1.A CHAT WITH MRS SMILES
W.R.LEE
Every language shows marked differences between its spoken and written forms. Dialogues and conversations, though written or printed, are meant to be spoken. The following imaginary conversation between an elderly English lady and an pair girl living in her neighborhood provides many examples of forms and patterns found only in spoken English. This conservation is taken from English at Home (published by OUP), a book by Dr W.R Lee for learners of English, Dr Lee, a lecturer in the teaching of English as a foreign language, was a veteran in the field of ELT (English language teaching).He has many papers and articles to his credit on the problems of teaching English to foreign learners. He was the editor of English Language Teaching, published by OUP in collaboration with The British Council. Another useful book of his is Language Teaching Games and Contests (OUP).
(Mrs. Smiles, a friendly neighbor, and Magda, who is visiting Britain au pair, meet in the street. It is raining.)
Unit 1
Magda: Good morning, Mrs. Smiles. It’s wet, isn’t it?
Mrs. SMILES: Yes, it is, isn’t it? How are you today? All right? You haven’t been studying too hard, have you? You look a bit pale.
MAGDA: I don’t, do I? Well, I haven’t been out much lately. I don’t like this weather a bit. Why, we haven’t had a dry day for weeks, have we?
MRS SMILES: No I don’t think we have. Let’s see, you’ll be going back home next month , won’t you?
MAGDA: Oh no, I’m not going back yet. My sister’s coming over first.
MRS SMILES: Oh, is she? You’re looking forward to that, I expect. How long is it since you saw her?
MAGDA: Nearly a year now. Yes I am looking forward to it very much.
MRS SMILES: She’s coming over here to study?
MAGDA: Yes, she’s only eighteen.
Unit 2
MRS SMILES: Did you she was going to Oxford, or Cambridge?
MAGDA: Oh, we shall visit both places, I think.
MRS SMILES: I thought you said she was going to study, didn’t you?
MAGDA: yes.
MRS SMILES: your father and mother aren’t coming over as well, I suppose?
MAGDA: NO, father’s too busy and mother’s not very well just now. I don’t think they’ll be able to come. It’s a pity. I’m sorry to hear your mother’s not very well just now. I don’t think they’ll be able to come. It’s a pity, isn’t it?
MRS SMILES: It’s a pity. I’m sorry to hear your mother’s not well.
It’s nothing serious, is it?
MAGDA: No, It’s a kind of rheumatism she gets sometimes.
MRS SMILES: Yes, I did. It was interesting. Wasn’t it?
MRS SMILES: yes, wasn’t it? Quite encouraging, really.
MAGDA: yes.
MRS SMILES: Well, I must get on, mustn’t I, shan’t reach the shops before they close. See you moon. Bring your sister round, Will you?
MAGDA: I’d love to Goodbye.
MRS SMILES: Goodbye. Mind crossing the street, won’t you?
PLZZ MARK AS BRAINLIEST
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Explanation:
Magda: Good morning, Mrs. Smiles. It’s wet, isn’t it? Mrs. Smiles: Yes, it is, isn’t it? How are you today? All right? You haven’t been studying too hard, have you? You look a bit pale. Magda: I don’t, do I? Well, I haven’t been out much lately. I don’t like this weather a bit. Why, we haven’t had a dry day for weeks, have we? Mrs. Smiles: No, I don’t think we have. Let’s see, you’ll be going back home next month, won’t you? Magda: Oh no, I’m not going back yet. My sister’s coming over first. Mrs. Smiles: Oh, is she? You’re looking forward to that, I expect. How long is it since you saw her? Magda: Nearly a year now. Yes, I am looking forward to it very much. Mrs. Smiles: She’s coming over here to study? Magda: Yes, that’s right. I shan’t go back home until she’s settled down. I don’t think I ought to, ought I? Mrs. Smiles: Well, no, she’s younger than you are, is she? Magda: Yes, she’s only eighteen.
Note:
- Note the first sentence wherein Magda says “Good morning, Mrs. Smiles”. This is not the way to address one’s classmates or school friends or for that matter even one’s sister-in-law. The use of “Mrs.” Before the name “Smiles” provides the clue that the two are neighbours. The use of “Mrs” provides the required degree of formality in British society.
- Magda’s sister was coming to pursue her studies. To Mrs. Smiles query, Magda replies in the affirmative by saying “Yes, that’s right. I shan’t go back home until she’s settled down.
- Her sister was coming over. The phrase “going back home” refers to the hometown of Magda. Magda replies that she would not be going home yet because her sister was coming over to stay with her.