Through situational dialogues and fiction situational dialogues

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Semi- formal. Informal

Andrew: I’ve come to say good-bye.

Roger: When are you off?

Andrew: My plane leaves at 12. 30 tomorrow.

Roger: Well, have a good journey.

Andrew: Thanks, Good –bye.

Roger: Bye. Keep in touch.

Andrew: I will. And thanks for everything.

Roger: Don’t mention it. Well, all the best.

Andrew: Thanks. Bye-bye.

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Congratulations (well- wishing)

A: How did you get on in your exams?

N: I passed.

A: Congratulations! What marks did you get?

N: Six excellent and two good marks.

A: Well done. Now you can relax and enjoy yourself for a bit.

N: Yes, it is a big relief.

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Bob: Hello, David. You look very pleased with yourself.

David: Well, I’ve just passed my driving test.

Bob: Congratulations!

David: Thanks.

Bob: I suppose you’ll soon be buying a new car.

David: Oh, no. I can’t afford one yet. But my father will let me use his car

sometimes.

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Chris: I hear you won the first prize in the table- tennis competition.

Bill: Yes.

Chris: Congratulations!

Bill: Thanks. I never expected to win.

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A: Congratulations on your engagement!

P: Thank you very much.

A: When are you planning to get married?

P: Some time next month, as soon as we can find a flat to live in.

A: I hope you will be very happy.
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M: Happy New Year (Navruz)

T: Thank you, Happy New Year (Navruz ) to you too.

M: Thanks. Are you doing anything special?

T: Just staying at home with my family. And you?

M: I am going over to my brother’s for New Year(Navruz)

dinner.