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6 Speaking Time

6.1. Practice the following conversations with your friend.
A.

Police : What were you doing when the
doorbell rang, Mrs. Mahato?

Mrs. Mahato : I watch stitching my clothes.
Police : What time was it?

Mrs. Mahato : About 10.40.
Police : What happened after you opened

the door?
Mrs. Mahato : One put a gun on my forehead and told me to cooperate

and the other two went on to look for the treasure.
Police : How long did it take?

Mrs. Mahato : About 30 minutes.
Police : Were you alone at home?

Mrs. Mahato : Yes, I was. My husband had been to Raxaul.
Police : Thank you Mrs. Mahato. We’ll call you later if needs be.

B.

Sanjog : When did you start this job,
Danny?

Danny : Twelve years ago.
Sanjog : How old were you when you

started the job?
Danny : Just eighteen. Wasn’t even able to distinguish whether

the job meets my purpose
of not.

Sanjog : That’s cool! Who referred you this job?

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