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The patient said to the doctor, ‘Last month my blood pressure was too high. Since then I have changed my food habits.’ The doctor asked ‘How?’ ‘I’m taking more fruits and vegetables, and very little fat in my diet. I’m having less sugar and salt now’.
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“My sons, a great treasure lies hidden in the land there. I am going to leave it as I shall die soon,” said the old father. Being curious, the sons said, “How shall we find it?” “You must dig the land for it.” said the old man.
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“Why don’t you attend the classes?” the teacher said to the boy. “You cannot expect good results unless you attend classes as I tell you.” “I am sorry sir, I have offended you,” said the boy. “Thank you,” said the teacher.
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The teacher said to the boy, “Do you think that honesty is the best policy?” The boy said, “Yes, sir, I think so.” “Then learn to be honest from your boyhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you, sir,” said the boy.
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“I came here yesterday from my town,” Fatema said. “Why did you come here?” I asked, “My mother sent me to you with this letter.” “How is your mother?”
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“Why were you absent”, said the teacher. “The Headteacher is very angry with you. Go to him at once,” “I was seriously ill,” said Papia.
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The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I have been starving for two days.” The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can’t you work?”
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The teacher said to Kamal, “Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself.” Kamal replied, “Sir, I am sorry. I am asking Jamal to lend me his pen. My pen has run out.” The teacher said, “Be attentive and listen to my lecture.”
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My friend said to me, “Why are you reading at this hour? It is time for prayer. Let us go out for a walk after saying prayer.” “Yes, I agree with you,” said I. “I have been suffering from fever for a long time,” said the student.
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The teacher said to the student, “Have you prepared your lesson today?” “No sir,” replied the student. “I was suffering from headache yesterday. I shall do my work tomorrow.”
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Father said to me, “How is your progress for the coming examination?” I said, “Not so bad.” “Maintain regularity to achieve your goal,” said he. “May Allah help you.”
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The traveller said to the peasant, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” The peasant said, “Yes, I can. Do you want one in which you can spend the night?” The traveller said, “I don’t wish to stay there, but I only want a meal.”
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“Good morning,” said the tourist. “Do you have any room vacant?” “Yes sir.” “Double or single?” “I want one single,” said the tourist. The receptionist said, “We have a single room on the second floor.”
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“My sons, listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land there. I am going to leave it as I shall die soon.” “How shall we find it?” said the sons. “You must dig the land for it,” said the old man.
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“Have you heard the name of Aesop?” asked the teacher. “No sir, who was he?” “Read the book attentively and you’ll be able to know about him. How interesting and instructive his fables are!” said the teacher.
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The teacher said, “Nilima, your JSC Exam is knocking at the door. How is your preparation?” “Well, sir. I am confident about my performance in the exam.” “Very good. May Allah help you to do well in the exam.” “Thank you, sir,” said Nilima.
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The teacher said to the boy, “Do you know that honesty is the best policy?” The boy said, “Yes sir, I think so.” “Learn to be honest from your boyhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you sir,” said the boy.
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Nabila said to the English teacher, “Sir, I want to improve my English. How can I do that?” “Don’t worry. I shall help you,” said the teacher. “Thank you, sir,” said Nabila. “Give emphasis on all the four skills of language namely listening, speaking, reading and writing,” said the teacher.
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Once I asked a sweet little girl, “What is your mother’s name?” She replied cleverly, “I know my mother’s name but I won’t tell you that.” I said, “What a clever girl you are!” “I don’t tell my mother’s name to anybody whom I don’t know,” she spoke with an air of confidence.
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“Will you buy my hair?” asked Della. “I buy hair,” said Madam. “Take your hat off and let’s have a sight at the looks of it.” “Twenty dollars,” said Madam. “Give it to me quickly,” said Della.
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“My dear son, give me a glass of water. I am very thirsty. Perhaps the temperature has gone very high.” “Well, let me fetch it for you. Please wait a bit.” “May Allah bless you.”
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The teacher said to the girl, “Do you think that honesty is the best policy?” The girl said, “Yes, sir, I think so.” “Then l
earn to be honest from your childhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you, sir,” “May Allah grant you a long life,” said the teacher.
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“Have you taken your meal, Tahmid?” said the mother. “Yes, I have taken my meal,” replied Tahmid. “Will you eat any fruit? Eat some mangoes,” the mother said.
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“Have you killed the rats?” said the Mayor. “Yes, I have,” said the Piper. “Give me the promised money.” “How funny!” said the Mayor. “We cannot give you so much money. Take only fifty.”
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“I have got GPA-5 in the JSC examination,” said Tanvir. “Congratulation”. “What do you intend to do now?” asked Mamun. “I want to study in a reputed school. I try to get admission in Mirzapur Cadet College”, said Tanvir. “Well, you will do better in the long run but it’s difficult to do,” said Mamun.
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“Have you finished the book that I gave you last night?” Kamal said to me. “Yes, I have,” I replied. “What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier,” I said.
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Safwat asked his mother, “Are you going to New Market?” “No, but I shall go shopping there after visiting your aunt,” answered Mrs Khairul Haq. “Please buy me a new shirt,” he pleaded.
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“Will you come to my house tomorrow?” I asked the boy. “We can discuss terms and conditions then,” I said. “I shall be very happy to meet you at your house. Thank you so much,” he replied.
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Kaniz said to her English teacher, “Sir, I want to improve my English. How can I do that?” “Don’t worry. I will help you,” said the teacher.
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“Niloy, can you tell me what I am teaching?” the teacher asked. “I am sorry, I can not follow,” replied Niloy, “You cannot, because you are not attentive,” the teacher
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Rahim said to Hamid, “How are you? I went to your hostel yesterday, but did not find you. Where did you go?” “I went to the station,” said Hamid, “I had to receive my maternal uncle there.”
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“Have you offered your prayer today?” I said to my cousin. “No, I have forgotten,” he said. “That’s bad,” I said, “We must pray to the Almighty everyday.”
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“Have you killed the rats?” said the Mayor.”Yes, I have,” said the piper. “Give me the promised money.” “How funny you are!” said the Mayor. “We cannot give you so much money. Take only fifty.”
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“Where are you going.” said the merchant. “I was coming to see you. What do you want?” “To earn my bread by the labour of my hands.” “Do you really want work?” said the merchant. “Yes, if you any.” “Then follow me and carry a box from a shop to my house.”
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“Follow my example,” she said as we shook hands, “and never eat more than one thing for luncheon.” “I’ll do better than that,” I retorted, “I’ll eat nothing at dinner tonight.” “Humorist,” she cried gaily, jumping into a cab.
- “Have you done your homework?” mother said to the daughter. “No, I’ve forgotten.” “By doing so, you can’t expect to do well in your studies,” said the mother.
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Zaman said to me, “Have you finished reading the book I gave you yesterday?” “Yes I have finished reading the book,” I replied. “What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier!” I said, “Will you return the book to me today?” he asked.
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“Good morning,” said the tourist. “Have you any room vacant?” “Yes, sir, Double or single?” said the receptionist. “I want one double,” said the tourist.
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“What’s a puppet show?” Sabu said to his father. Father said, ‘Let’s go inside and you can see for yourself.” Inside the tent Sabu said, ‘How strange! A doll is dancing and talking!” Father said, “A man behind the screen is moving the doll.”
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The passer-by stopped me and said, “Sir, can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” “Yes, I can,” I said. “Go straight about 100 yards and turn left. You will find it.” “Thank you sir,” he said.
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“Do you know why you are sent to school?” “For playing with friends, father.” “No, you are sent to learn, to read and write.” “But I won’t read and write.” replied Jack sulkily
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“Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?” asked Hasan. “No, I have never gone there,” replied Shahadat. “But I have an inclination for visiting the place.” “I have an opportunity to visit the sea-beach last year,” said Hasan. “How charming the scenery is!”
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“I came to Dhaka this morning. I sent you a telegram before starting from home,” he said. “Did you receive it in time?” he asked. “No,” I replied.
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Nadeef said to Rajib, “Can you play chess?” “Yes, I can,” said Rajib. “Let’s play chess,” said Nadeef.
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“I never drink anyt
hing for luncheon,” she said. “Neither do I,” I answered promptly. “Except white wine,” she proceeded as though I had not spoken. “These French white wines are so light. They are wonderful for the digestion.”
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“What is the problem with you?” said the doctor. “What a severe pain in my abdomen!” Let me examine you.” After examining the patient he said, “You have been suffering from constipation. Take the prescribed medicine for a few days.”
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“Ranju, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, sir. I have done it. But I haven’t understood some grammatical points,” replied Ranju. “Where is the problem?” said the teacher, “let us try again.”
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The teacher said to the boy, “Do you think that honesty is the best policy?” The boy said, “Yes, sir, I think so,” “Then learn to be honest from your boyhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you sir,” said the boy. “May God grant you a long life,” said the teacher to the boy.
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“My dear son, give me a glass of water. I am very thirsty. Perhaps the temperature has gone very high,” said the mother. “Well, let me fetch it for you. Please wait a bit,” said the son. “May Allah bless you.”
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“What is the time by your watch?” he said. “It is half past nine,” I said. He said, “I want to go to the college. Would you accompany me, please?” “No, I am sorry,” replied I.
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Rina said to me, “Have you finished the book I gave you yesterday?” “Yes, I have finished reading the book,” I replied, “What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier,” I said. “Will you return me the book today?” she said.
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The poor man said to the woman, “Let me have some food.” The woman said, “Why do you beg alms? You look strong. Can’t you work?”
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“I never drink anything for luncheon,” she said. “Neither do I,” I answered promptly. “Except white wine,” she proceeded as though I had not spoken. “These French white wines are so light. They are wonderful for the digestion.”
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“I came here yesterday from my village,” he said. “Why did you come?” I asked. “My mother sent me to you with this letter.” “How is your mother? I have not seen her for a long time. I hope she is quite well.”
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“My sons,” said he, “a great treasure is hidden in the estate. I am about to leave you.” “Where is it hidden?” said the sons. “I am about to tell you,” said the old man, “but you must dig for it.”
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“Why did you no go to school yesterday?” said the mother to the girl. “I was ill, mum,” the girl replied. ‘How are you today?” the mother asked again. “Well,” said the girl, “Don’t worry for me.”
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The traveller said to the peasant, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” The peasant said, “Yes, I can, Do you want one in which you can spend the night?” The traveller said, “I do not wish to stay there, but I only want a meal.”
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“Ratan, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, sir, I have done it. But I haven’t understood some grammatical points,” replied Ratan. “Where is the problem?” said the teacher. “Let us try again.”
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The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I’ve been starving for three days.” The maid said, “why do you beg? Can’t you work?”
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“Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?” asked Kamal. “No, I have never been there,” replied Hasan. “But I long for visiting the place.” “I had an opportunity to visit the sea beach last year,” said Kamal.
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“The student said to the teacher, “Sir, may I ask you a question?” “Yes, you may, said the teacher, The student said, “How can I be fluent in English?” Be active,” said the teacher.
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I said to the passer-by, “What are you seeing now?” “I’m seeing the people running here and there.” he said. “How happy they are! May God help them. Let me enjoy this.” I said.
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“Why are you putting up the food in your pocket, sir? Why don’t you eat?” asked the nobleman. “I am doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich dishes,” replied Sheikh Saadi. “What do you mean to say?” said the nobleman.
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Mithun said to me, “Have you finished reading the book I gave you yesterday? “Yes, I have finished reading the book.” I replied. “What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier!” I said.
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“I came here yesterday from my village”, he said. “Why did you come?” I asked. “My mother sent me to you with this letter.” “How is your mother? I have not seen her for a long time.”
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“Don’t you understand what I discuss in the class?” said the teacher. “Yes, sir but we are afraid of reading English. So we are weak in English,” replied the stude
nts “Read attentively and you will overcome your fear,” said the teacher.
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“My sons, listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you.” “How’ll we find it?” said the sons. “You must dig the land for it,” said the old man.
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The boy said to the teacher, “Sir, I shall be much obliged if you kindly lend me the book you praised highly in the classroom yesterday.” The teacher said, “I am very glad to know that you are eager to read this book. You are welcome to any of my books that you like.”
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“Why did you not go to school yesterday?” said the mother to the girl. “I was ill, mum,” the girl replied. “How are you today?” the mother asked again. “Well,” said the girl, “Don’t worry for me.”
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“I came to Dhaka this afternoon. I sent you a message before starting from home.” Rakib said, “Did you receive it in time?” “No, I did not receive it,” I replied.
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My father looked at me in anger and said to me, “Where have you been so long and why are you wasting your time?” After a moment, he said, “Will you not appear in the final examination?
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“I came to Dhaka this morning. I sent you a message before starting from home”, he said. “Did you see it?” he asked. “No”, I replied.
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The Headmaster said to the boy, “Why are you late today? You should attend school in time. Remember, punctually is essential in every walk of life, I think you will not be late on any other day. Go to your class. I wish your success. May Allah bless you.”
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“Oh my Lord, please don’t kill the child,” said the woman. “Let her have him,” the king said. “Now everything is clear to me.” Pointing to the woman, he said to the servant, “Give her the child. She is the mother of the baby.”
