question_answer 1)

In her message to students of her college, Kalpana Chawla said, "May you have the vision to find the path from dreams to success... Wishing you a great journey." Form pairs. Use "May you ..." and "I wish you/Wishing you" to wish your partner good luck and success in (i) a sports event, (iii) a quiz or a competition, and (ii) a test or examination. Be sure to thank your partner when she/he wishes you in turn. You may also look up a telephone directory, or go to a post office, and get a list in English and Hindi of standard phrases that can be sent in greeting telegrams anywhere in India. Discuss which of these you might use, and when. Compare the English and Hindi phrases for expressing good wishes. Do you know such phrases in any other language?    

Answer:

Conversation between two friends Peter and Tom is given below :  Peter  :  Hello Tom, I heard that you were going to take part in some quiz competition. Tom  : Oh yes, how did you come to know of it? I was going to tell you about it today. Peter :  Your brother told me yesterday. What's the quiz about? Tom   :  It is a science quiz. I am preparing for it very hard. You know, it is one of the toughest quizzes nowadays. Peter :  Well, I hope you do well in the quiz. You are very brilliant and can do it. Tom   :   I'm afraid biology is not my interest and I don't feel I will be able to do well in it. Peter :  Oh, how can you say so? Just have full confidence in yourself and have faith in God. Just aim at your goal, that is victory, good luck. Tom  :  Thanks, Peter, for your advice and greeting. Bye. Peter :  Bye.