Exam Buster
Writing a Dialogue (1)
STUDY Tips
If you have to write a dialogue in an exam, follow these tips.
• Identify where the dialogue is taking place and who is speaking.
• Decide if you need formal, neutral or informal language.
• Make sure you answer any questions or ask any necessary questions using the correct tense and word order
Complete
1a Follow the steps above to complete the dialogue.
a Good morning. Can I help you?
b Yes, .................................. .
a I’m sorry we don’t sell fruit.
b ?
a Yes, we’ve got bread.
b
a Here you are. Anything else?
b No, thank you. .................................. ?
a That’s £1.70 please.
b .
a Here’s your change.
b
a Thank you. Bye-bye.
STUDY Tips
• Try to memorise useful language that you can use in different dialogues.
• Make a list of useful phrases for different situations such as greetings, salutations, suggestions, requests etc. like in the key language below.
Key Language
Greetings
Hi, how are you? Fine, thanks. And you? Good morning / afternoon / evening
Suggestions
Shall we go for (a pizza)! Yeah, that’s a great idea!
Let’s (meet this evening)! Ok / That’s fine!
Do you want to (come to the concert)? Sorry, I can’t. Why don’t we (go to the cinema)? Yes, of course / Sure, I’d love to.
Requests
Can / Could you help me? Sorry, I can’t. I’m busy. / Yes, of course. Will you help me?
Salutations
Bye. / Goodbye. See you / tomorrow / next week...
1b Now complete the dialogue below. Use the ideas above and any other necessary vocabulary.
a Hi Cameron. How are you?
b Fine. ?
a Not bad.
b ? a Sorry I can’t tonight. Why don’t we go for a pizza tomorrow?
b ........................................................ ?
a Let’s meet at 7.30 at my house.
b Great. ................................................ .
a OK, bye and good luck with your exam!
b .