Reading: A Telephone Conversation – Basic 6 English Lesson Note (Second Term)

A Call About School Project

RING! RING!

MRS. ADEBAYO: “Hello, Adebayo residence. Good evening.”

KEMI: “Good evening, ma. This is Kemi from Primary 6B. May I please speak with Funmi?”

MRS. ADEBAYO: “Oh, hello Kemi! How are you, dear? Hold on, let me call Funmi for you.”

MRS. ADEBAYO: (calling) “Funmi! Kemi is on the phone for you!”

FUNMI: (taking the phone) “Hi Kemi! How are you doing?”

KEMI: “I’m fine, thank you. Listen, I’m calling about our Science project. Remember we’re supposed to present tomorrow?”

FUNMI: “Oh yes! I’ve been working on the charts about the solar system. Have you finished your part about the planets?”

KEMI: “Yes, I have! I’ve written about Mercury, Venus, and Mars. But I’m worried about the time. Do you think fifteen minutes will be enough?”

FUNMI: “Hmm, I think so. But we should practice together. Can you come to my house this evening?”

KEMI: “That’s a great idea! But I need to ask my parents first. What time would be good?”

FUNMI: “How about 7 o’clock? We can finish by 8:30, so you won’t be too late.”

KEMI: “Perfect! Let me ask my mother and call you back in five minutes.”

FUNMI: “Okay, I’ll be waiting. If she says yes, just come straight over. You know where I live, right?”

KEMI: “Yes, I do. Talk to you soon!”

FUNMI: “Alright, bye!”

KEMI: “Bye-bye!”

Exercise G – Telephone Conversation Comprehension

Answer these questions:

1. Who called whom?
2. What class are Kemi and Funmi in?
3. What project are they working on?
4. What is Funmi’s part of the project?
5. What time did Funmi suggest for their meeting?
6. What does Kemi need to do before confirming?

Exercise H – Telephone Etiquette

Mark these as Good (G) or Bad (B) telephone manners:

1. “Hello, may I please speak with John?” ___
2. “Give me Mary now!” ___
3. “Good morning, this is Peter calling.” ___
4. “Who is this?” (without introducing yourself) ___
5. “Thank you, goodbye.” ___
6. Hanging up without saying goodbye ___

Exercise I – Conversation Features

Find examples from the dialogue of:

1. Polite greeting: _________________________________
2. Making a request: _________________________________
3. Asking for permission: _________________________________
4. Making a suggestion: _________________________________

Polite ending: _________________________________