English Dialogue and Exercise: Talking About Feelings and Opinions

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Dialogue

Exams can be stressful, and it's normal to feel nervous before an important test. In the conversation below, two friends, Hadi and Margaret, talk about their feelings regarding their upcoming exams. Hadi is worried that he might fail, but Margaret tries to encourage him. The next day, after Hadi’s exam, his mood changes, and he feels much better. Now, it’s Margaret’s turn to take her exam, and Hadi offers her words of encouragement.

This dialogue highlights how friends can support and comfort each other during stressful moments. Let’s read and practice the conversation!

Hadi: "Hello, Margaret!"
Margaret: "Hello, Hadi! You don't seem very happy today. What's the matter?"
Hadi: "I don't feel very happy."
Margaret: "Why don't you feel happy?"
Hadi: "Because I'm thinking of my exam tomorrow."
Margaret: "Oh! Don't you like exams?"
Hadi: "No, I don't."
Margaret: "Do you think you will pass?"
Hadi: "Well, I want to pass, of course, but I think I will fail."
Margaret: "Oh no, Hadi! You always work very hard, and I'm sure you know your work very well."
Hadi: "But I don't, Margaret! I don't remember it now!"
Margaret: "Well, perhaps you will remember it tomorrow."
Hadi: "Yes, perhaps."
Margaret: "What does your exam consist of, Hadi?"
Hadi: "It consists of a written paper, and an oral exam."
Margaret: "Well, good luck to you!"
Hadi: "Thank you, Margaret."

The following day, Margaret meets Hadi after his exam.
Margaret: "Hello, Hadi!"
Hadi: "Hello, Margaret!"
Margaret: "Well! You seem different today. You seem happy again."
Hadi: "Oh yes, Margaret. I feel very happy!"
Margaret: "The exam - ?"
Hadi: "Oh, I think that perhaps I will pass."
Margaret: "That's wonderful, Hadi!"
Hadi: "Margaret, your exam is this afternoon. How do you feel? Do you feel confident?"
Margaret: "No, I don't."
Hadi: "Oh, I don't believe you, Margaret! I feel that you will pass."
Margaret: "I hope so, Hadi."
Hadi: "Well, good luck, Margaret!"
Margaret: "Thank you!"
(Adapted from: Radio Australia: English For You, Lesson no. 14)
English Dialogue - Talking About Feelings & Opinions

Exercise Section

A. Multiple Choice Questions

Answer the following questions.
  1. What is the topic of the above conversation?
  2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
  3. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?
  4. At first, how does Hadi feel about his exam? Why?
  5. What does Margaret say about it?
  6. How does Hadi seem on the following day? Why?
  7. How does Margaret feel about her exam?
  8. What does Hadi say about it?
  9. What does Hadi mean when he says, “I don’t remember it now!”?
  10. What is the synonym of "confident" in the sentence: "Do you feel confident?"
  11. Which word is the antonym of "fail" in the sentence: "I think I will fail"?
  12. What does Margaret imply when she says, "You always work very hard"?
  13. What does the word "consist of" in "What does your exam consist of?" mean?
  14. In "Well, perhaps you will remember it tomorrow," what does "perhaps" mean?
  15. What is Hadi's intention when he says, "Well, good luck, Margaret!"?

B. True or False Statements

Decide whether each statement is True (T) or False (F)
  1. Hadi is excited about his exam at the beginning of the conversation.
  2. Margaret believes that Hadi has studied well.
  3. The exam only consists of a written test.
  4. Hadi feels confident about passing his exam from the beginning.
  5. Margaret feels nervous about her exam.
  6. Hadi encourages Margaret by saying that she will fail.
  7. The conversation takes place in a hospital.
  8. Hadi and Margaret are classmates or friends.
  9. Hadi feels happy after the exam because he is sure he did well.
  10. Margaret wishes Hadi good luck before his exam.

Updated: Jan 31, 2025
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