Question

Your elder sister is preparing for a very important job interview for which she is carrying the following items in a large carry bag.

an umbrella	several sari pins
extra money	sunglasses
a bus timetable	a piece of string
a train timetable	an alarm clock
a map of the area	four pens
a sticky tape	plaster of Paris

In pairs, role play the conversation with your sister using “purpose” expressions. Then, write your dialogue in the space provided.

You may wish to follow this pattern in the dialogue:
You:	Smitha, you seem very nervous about the interview.
Smitha:	You’re right, But I really want this job, So I’m really prepared.
You:	Yes. You certainly are! But why are you carrying an umbrella? It’s the middle of the dry season.
Smitha:	So as to look business like.
You:	And why are you taking so much money?

Answer 1

You:	Smitha, you seem very nervous about the interview.
Smitha:	You’re right, but I want this job badly, so I’m fully prepared.
You:	But why an umbrella in the dry season?
Smitha:	So as to look businesslike.
You:	Why several sari pins?
Smitha:	In order to avoid wardrobe malfunctions.
You:	Why extra money?
Smitha:	Just in case I need an emergency cab.
You:	What are the sunglasses for?
Smitha:	So that I don't squint in the glaring sun.
You:	Why both bus and train timetables?
Smitha:	So as to plan alternate routes and arrive on time.
You:	What about the piece of string?
Smitha:	It is for the purpose of tying up loose items.
You:	Why an alarm clock?
Smitha:	So that I definitely don't oversleep.
You:	Why a map of the area?
Smitha:	So as to avoid getting lost.
You:	Four pens?
Smitha:	In order to have backups during the test.
You:	Sticky tape?
Smitha:	For the purpose of quick document repairs.
You:	And plaster of Paris?!
Smitha:	So as to be ready for any bizarre surprise test!