student : Good morning sir . I am looking for some books on English language and I would like to enroll as a member too. Librarian : Oh! Sure. We have plenty of material on English language. Please have a look at the available range and if you are satisfied, you can surely enrol as a member. student : Oh! That’s splendid! Where can I find them? Librarian : Please go to the middle section and there is a full section to your right. student : Oke. Thank you sir.
BUS
Sani : In which class are you studying?
Surya : I am in Eighth B. What about you? Sani : I am in Ninth C. Surya : Do you come to school by bus? Sani : Yes. I go to school by bus. I have to catch Route No. 24 bus. Surya : It has passed on just 15 minutes before. Sani : There is another bus at 4.45 p.m. Surya : I will wait then. Cat
A : Do you have cat at home?
B : Last time I had, but now no. My mother doesn’t like cat. How about you? A : I have one male cat. The hair is yellow and white. I like him very much. I often play with him. B : Do you make a special house for him? A : No, I don’t make it for him. B : Where does he sleep? A : More often outside the house. But, if it rains, in the living room. B : What do you usually feed him? A : He likes salted fish. Sometimes I buy special cat food for him. B : Actually I want to have a cat again, but my mother doesn’t allow/prohibit me. A : Temporary don’t have it first. Maybe later, if she has changed her mind. B : Thank you for your advice.
Reading a Newspaper
A : Do you often read newspaper?
B : Sometimes. My mother sometimes brings it from her working place. A : What do you like to read most? B : I like news most, especially news about other country. Someday I want to go overseas. A : You should be able to speak English if you want to go overseas. B : Yes, I will learn it from now. A : Is there also English lesson in the newspaper? B : Yes, but very little. A : Oh ya, what paper do you often read? B : Pos Kota paper. How about you? Do you also like to read newspaper? A : Actually I like, but I don’t have newspaper to read. My mother never brings it for me. B : One day I will bring it for you. A : Thank you. At Library 2 Librarian : Good morning, May I help you? student : Good morning sir . I would like to enroll as a member. Librarian : Well. You need to fill in this application form. student : By the way, what is the membership fee? Librarian : It is five thousand rupiah annually. student : How many books can I take at one time? Librarian : You can take three books and two journals at one time. student : How long can I keep them? Librarian : Two weeks are the limit and after that there is a late fee of two hundred rupiah per book per day. student : That’s okay. Do you have a card-catalogue? Librarian : No. It’s computerised. You can check the titles and authors in the computer. student : Oh! That’s fine. Tell me, do you have any other facility? Librarian : Yes. We have a microfilm section and you can also watch videos. student : Very good! Are you open on Sundays? Librarian : No. We are open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. student : I will come back tomorrow with the filled in application. Thank you very much. You have been a great help. Librarian : You are most welcome. Good day!
Birthday party
Rasyid : Hi martin, How are you?
martin : Quite O.K. You look happy. Rasyid : I am celebrating my sixteen Birthday day after tomorrow. I making a party. Would you come? martin : Sure. Where is the party? Rasyid : It is arranged in a SS Restaurant. martin : Where is it? Rasyid : It is just next to my house. martin : Will your uncle from America attend the Party? Rasyid : No. He is unable. But he has sent me a camera as his birthday present.
At parking area
Security : What is the matter, boy?
Student : My cycle is stolen. Security : Where did you place your cycle? Student : I placed my cycle under a tree near the entrance. Security : Did you lock the cycle? Student : No sir. I forgot to lock it. Security : Then, it is your fault. Any way give particulars about it. Student : It is a green bycycle. Security : Do you know your parent number? I will call them. Student : Yes sir. The number is 433221.
MEETING A TOURIST (bertemu seorang pelancong)
Fauzi as student Marcus as tourist F : Excuse me, sir! I'm a student of Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. I have a task about interviewing a foreign tourist. Do you mind if I talk with you for a minute? M : Sure. F : Would you tell me why are you visiting Indonesia? M : Well, I like to see the beautiful scenery of Indonesia. Besides, I'm a geographer. I come to see Indonesia's geography. F : Where do you come from? M : I'm from Germany. F : Who did you come here with? M : I came here with my wife and children. They're enjoying the sunset right now. F : How long are you going to stay in Indonesia? M : Not more than a month, about three weeks. F : Alright, sir. Thank you for your cooperation. See you later. M : You're welcome. See you later.
Roasted Fish
A : Do you like eating fish?
B : Yes, I like salted fish. How about you? A : I also like eating fish. I like roasted fish. B : Where do you usually buy it? A : If I have time, I usually buy it in a small warung/shop on the beach. B : What time do you usually go there? A : It opens from 03.00 PM (three o’clock) until about 10.00 – 11.00 PM (ten or eleven o’clock/PM). B : How much is it? A : If it’s small / The small one is, around Rp 20.000 (twenty thousand Rupiahs), and the big one is around Rp 35.000 (thirty five thousand Rupiahs) up to Rp 50.000 (fifty thousand Rupiahs). B : Is the price including rice and vegetable? A : Yes, including rice, vegetable, and hot or sweet sauce. B : How about (the) drink? A : Drink is not included. You should pay extra for the drink. B : One day, please take me there. A : Yes, my pleasure. B : Thank you.