You : Good morning Madam. Old lady : Good morning. You : I am from the Fire and Rescue department. How can I help you?

Question

As a local government official working in the flood affected area you are talking to an old lady who has lost her belongings. Write a dialogue between you and the old woman. Complete the conversation.

You : Good morning Madam. 

Old lady : Good morning. 

You : I am from the Fire and Rescue department. 

How can I help you? 

Old lady : (i) ………

You : (ii) …………

Old lady : (iii) ………

You : (iv) ………

Old lady : (v) …… 

You : (vi) …… 

Old lady : (vii) ………

You : (viii) ………

Old lady : (ix) ……………

Answer 1

(i) I have left a very important casket in my closet, can you please bring if for me? 

(ii) The water level is rising. It would be really life threating to go to that place. 

(iii) Yeah, I do understand that. To me, yes it is impossible, can you try for my sake please. 

(iv) One person cannot do that, we may have to work as a team. 

(v) Then do so please. I can’t live without that casket. 

(vi) Madam please understand the human power/resource must/can be used to rescue mankind. Amma, life is more important than casket.

(vii) Yes, I don’t deny that. Can you please take that after you finish this work or when you go to my house or nearby places. 

(viii) OK amma, I shall surely try. Take rest. Health is more important for us. 

(ix) Thank you child; May God bless you!! Please try for my sake.