Write a dialogue between the man and the woman in the photograph above. Consider not only what the couple might be talking about and their relationship with one another, but also the language they might be using. Minimum 1 page typed, double spaced before pasting it as a comment.
15/09/10
ReplyDeleteEnglish B2 HL
Federico Giordani
Wife: Look outside how our little daughter is having fun with her friends.
Husband: Yes, you can see from her eyes how happy she is. I had told you that friends were not her problem.
Wife: You were right. Moving into a new town at her age is not a problem. I was worried she would have had difficulties making new friends.
Husband: Instead she is totally ok right now and what about you are you ok in this new place?
Wife: I have to admit it is quite more difficult to me to be accepted, I don’t know from where to start.
Husband: I am sure you will find a way to fit in.
Wife: Yes I will try. The important thing is that she is ok.
Husband: How do you find yourself in this new house dear?
Wife: I now find the house fantastic, its really wonderful. At first I thought it was too big for just the three of house, but now I find it perfect. Fortunately we have the cleaning lady who keeps it in order or it would be a mess. The best thing however is the garden where our daughter can play with her new friend without getting too far away from home.
Husband: It was really a good investment. It is worth every penny, it costs more than the others, but since we do not need to change it again now we are fine.
The table is all staged for dinner, it’s 7:30 pm, a newly married couple is ready to dine. Everything is ready. Both very handsome. They are having a conversation.
ReplyDeleteHusband - Wife, shall we dine? It’s almost 7:30pm!
Wife – My lover, the table is set up, when it will please you we should definitely go to dinner.
Husband – All right! Let’s sit, indeed.
Wife – Then go and sit. I shall go to the kitchen to prepare last few things and to cause to serve the table.
Husband – Speed up, though ‘cause I am really hungry. I’ll wash hands first, and then sit.
Husband – Wife, there’s missing some bread on the table would you please take some at instance?
Wife – Of course, my love. Would you ever forgive me for such a forgetfulness?! (sarcastically)
Husband – Haha, very funny, indeed. So when will the dinner be ready, then??
Wife – Ah, you can’t wait for two minutes that you are already complaining. Here dinner is served. (serving the exquisite meal to the husband)
Husband – Ah, it is the meat that I love best, and it is cooked as I like it. I shall then apologize for my manners and my complaints and thank you for the wonderful meal you’ve prepared. (smiling at his wife)
Wife - My lover, I thank you for the compliments. But don’t expect me to do so every night. (winking at him giving him the sweatiest and lovable smile ever) Now don’t talk more and eat or not the meal will cold. (with some proud in her voice) I love you, HUSBAND.
Husband- I love you, too, WIFE!
Husband: good morning my dear!
ReplyDeleteWife: good morning my precious!
Wife: Did you sleep well?
Husband: of course! With our new bed and you beside me, who, has the possibility of not sleeping!
Wife: i'm so glad! Finally your sleeping problems are passing!
Husband: What's for breakfast!
Wife: your favorite, eggs and bacon!
Husband: yum,yum! I love you, baby!
Husband: i would be a dead man without you!
Wife: and i would be a dead girl without you, my precious!
Wife: how was the match last night! Did Roger manage to win!
Husband: of course! Our dear boy has courage to sell! He scored one of the best points i have ever seen!
Wife: i'm so glad! So, ready for work?
Husband: yes! It's time to go and i don't want to be late!
Wife: wait. First i need to fix your tie!
Husband: i told you! I would be a dead man without you!
Wife: Goodbye my love, dinner at 7:00pm remember!
Husband: i would do anything for you!
Wife: Oh love, here is your breakfast.
ReplyDeleteHusband: Thank you very much darling.
Wife: Here I have some toast sandwiches, tea and some marmalade. I hope you’ll like it.
Husband: Of course I will. I appreciate everything you do for me.
Wife: I am glad to hear that.
Husband: What are your plans for today?
Wife: I need to go to the city center to get some things and then I will come home and prepare
lunch for you.
Husband: Since you’re always thinking about how to make me feel better, today I decided to
take you out for the lunch. You can choose a place, and we will go there. I don’t want you to
deal with all these machines that we have at home. Let’s enjoy together and someone else in
the restaurant will prepare the food for us.
Wife: Oh my love you never stop surprising me. Ok, I will let you know about the restaurant.
Husband: whenever you want.
Husband: Where are our children? Are they still sleeping?
Wife: Fortunately yes, because if they were awake now we wouldn’t have had this peace at home.
Husband: of well that’s true. Shall we take them with us today?
Wife: Of course we should. They are part of the family. They need to participate in everything we do.
Husband: That’s true. They are growing so quickly that I am not even able to understand all their requirements.
Wife: Please, look at that photo when they were younger. They were so cute and calm.
Husband: ha-ha they changed a lot. Since they are older now they are asking for more and more, but when I think well, I would do anything for them because they are the reasons why I am waking up every morning. They brought so much happiness in my life.
Wife: I know darling. They are the best things that happened in my life.
Husband: I know. Anyway, I have to go because in order to be free for the lunchtime I should be working a little bit more then usual this morning.
Wife: Well, I guess you’re right. I think that we will have so much fun today for the lunchtime with our two children.
Husband: For sure. Call me later on so you can tell me the name of the restaurant and I will come to pick you up.
Wife: Ok love. I will call you as soon as they two wake up. I will talk to them and when we decide I will call you.
Husband: Ok love. Have a nice day. Love you
Wife: See you soon. Love you too.
Husband:Good morning.
ReplyDeleteWife:Good morning sweetheart. Look! I made you your favorite breakfast: toast with butter,eggs,bacon and a black tea.
Husband:Awww! Honey,you shouldn't,but thanks.
Wife: Listen, I have to tell you something...
Husband: Can you wait till I come back, I'm really in hurry, my boss is gonna kill me. This is my third time since promotion that I'm late.
Wife: But wait,you didn't even finish your breakfast.
Husband: Honey, I really don't have time,I'm already gone.I love you,bye!
Wife: I WRECK YOUR CAR!
Husband: WHAT???
Wife:I'm so sorry,it wasn't my fault...
Husband:My car,my car...MY PORSCHE!!! Why on earth did you take my car? I bought you new Smart 3 months ago!?
Wife: I know,I know,but I didn't have enough gas and I was late to my manicure...and...
Husband: I don't care, how could you be so stupid!?
Wife: It's just a car,that could happen to anybody. Don't take it too serious.
Husband: This is unbelievable,I'm mad at you! I'm leaving now to work,and you can forget about those Cartier earrings.
Wife: But,but...
Housband: SLAM! (door)
Wife: Finally we have made it, you have a job.
ReplyDeleteHusband: Oh yes we can finally have a family and buy a new house now.
Wife: I want four children.
Husband: No they are too many, I want to relax
Wife: Maybe you are right four are too many
Husband: You know what, maybe four are not too many, however today I am too concentrated on my work I don’t want to think about children
Wife: You are right, today is a very important day, eat your breakfast
Husband: Wow, it was a long time you haven’t prepared such a good breakfast, the pancakes are gorgeous
Wife: Thank you love, come hurry up it’s beginning to be late
Husband: Don’t worry I am perfectly on time
Angelica,
ReplyDeleteGreat job with stage directions!
Dusan,
Very creative... your dialogue had an unexpected twist!
Everyone,
Overall good work. I hope that after today's class everyone has come to see the connection between this image and the American Dream. Do you think this couple has reached the American Dream? It seems as though different people take different definitions of the dream, if this couple has reached their Dream, what was it?
One last thing I forgot to mention--
ReplyDeleteI could tell that everyone really did consider the language that the couple might be using with one another. Very good!
Wife: Heres your dinner sweetie!
ReplyDeleteHusband: Oh! Pasta alla carbonara!! Thanks love!
Wife: Did you manage to sell something today at work?
Husband: Yes! today we concluded selling the new Ferrari the one that arrived last sunday do you remember?
Wife: Oh yes I remember perfectly! and to whom did you sell it?
Husband: We sold it to Mr. Jonson the man that owns the company that makes kitchens.
Wife: eh eh eh ! He must be very rich if he can afford to buy the new Ferrari.
Husband: he is rich as hell!!! What about the kids? Are they having fun in field trip ?
Wife: Yes they are, i just spoke to Valentine by phone before you arrived and she told me they are happy to be there , that the place is beautiful, and that the food is great too!
Husband : I will call her after dinner, i want to hear from them personally.
Wife: Absolutely !