English Dialogue With Demonstrative Pronouns: Talking About Pictures

Hadi: "I have these pictures of Indonesia, Margaret. Do you want to look at them?"

Margaret: "Oh, I like to look at pictures of other countries, Hadi - and I want to learn about Indonesia. Let me see them! ...."
Oh, that's an interesting photo. Those are musicians!

Hadi: "Yes."

Margaret: "But Indonesian musical instruments are different from Australian musical instruments."

Hadi: "These are special instruments, Margaret. This is a gamelan orchestra. You see, this instrument has strings. This is a drum, and these are gongs."

Margaret: "Is that a guitar?"

Hadi: "No, it isn't. Do you like guitars, Margaret?"

Margaret: "Yes, I do. A guitar is a useful instrument. If you play a guitar, you don't need other instruments. You can play songs, and people can sing. ....
Oh, look at this photo, Hadi. What are these girls doing?"

Hadi: "They're dancing. That's a special Balinese dance."

Margaret: "They're wearing pretty costumes. And is this a gamelan orchestra, too?"

Hadi: "Yes, that's right."

Margaret: "Is that dance difficult to learn?"

Hadi: "Oh yes. These girls start learning when they're very young. Now look at this, Margaret."

Margaret: "Oh, that's a nice photo, Hadi!"

Hadi: "Yes, that's a rice-field. We grow a lot of rice in Indonesia. Rice grows well there."

Margaret: "But what beautiful scenery! Rice-fields, trees, mountains. I think this photo is the prettiest!"

Hadi: "Would you like to have it, Margaret?"

Margaret: "Are you giving it to me?"

Hadi: "Yes."

Margaret: "Oh, thank you very much, Hadi! It's lovely!"

EXERCISE

I. Answer the following questions based on the above conversation.

1. What is the conversation about?
   1. Hadi and Margaret's favorite musical instruments
   2. Pictures of Indonesia and its culture
   3. A trip to Indonesia
   4. Margaret's hobby of photography
2. What pictures does Hadi show Margaret?
   1. Pictures of famous cities in Indonesia
   2. Pictures of Indonesian food
   3. Pictures of Indonesia's culture and landscapes
   4. Pictures of Hadi’s family
3. What makes Margaret interested in the pictures?
   1. She likes pictures of different countries
   2. She has visited Indonesia before
   3. She wants to travel to Indonesia soon
   4. She is a professional photographer
4. What does Margaret say about Indonesian musical instruments?
   1. They are not as good as Australian instruments
   2. They are very similar to Australian instruments
   3. They are unique, but difficult to play
   4. They are different from Australian instruments
5. What does Margaret think about guitars? Why?
   1. Guitars are difficult to learn; they require special training
   2. Guitars are boring; she prefers other instruments
   3. Guitars are useful; you can play songs and sing without other instruments
   4. Guitars are expensive; not everyone can afford them
6. What are the girls in the picture doing?
   1. They are playing musical instruments
   2. They are dancing a Balinese dance
   3. They are singing traditional songs
   4. They are planting rice in the fields
7. What does Margaret think about their costumes?
   1. The costumes are unusual
   2. The costumes are too colorful
   3. The costumes look uncomfortable
   4. The costumes are pretty
8. Why do the girls in the picture start learning to dance when they are very young?
   1. Because the dance is easy to learn
   2. Because the dance requires a lot of practice and skill
   3. Because they want to impress tourists
   4. Because their parents force them to learn
9. Which picture does Margaret like best?
   1. A photo of the rice-field scenery
   2. A photo of the gamelan orchestra
   3. A photo of the Balinese dancers
   4. A photo of Indonesian musical instruments
10. What does Hadi do with the picture?
    1. He keeps it for himself
    2. He gives it to Margaret as a gift
    3. He throws it away
    4. He sells it to Margaret

II. Complete the following sentences with "this," "that," "these," or "those".
Hints for the Exercise
"This" and "That":

• Use "this" for something near (physically or in thought) and singular.
  Example: "This is my book (near me)."
• Use "that" for something far (physically or in thought) and singular.
  Example: "That is your book (far away)."

"These" and "Those"

• Use "these" for something near and plural.
  Example: "These are my pens (near me)."
• Use "those" for something far and plural.
  Example: "Those are your pens (far away)."

Now, do these as the above examples.

1. bucket of flowers is for you. I hope you like it.
2. Do you see the building behind the tower? is my office.
3. Teacher: "Alright, students. Now, please take a look at my hand. are fingers.
4. If you are thirsty, help yourself. drink is free. (Hint: It is near.)
5. To check your understanding, do interactive exercises.
6. Look! animals are fighting.
7. Woman: "What are they doing?"
   Man: "Oh, boys are preparing the gamelans."
8. is a library. Don't make noise.
9. is good coffee. I'm sure you'll like it.
10. Woman: "I can see some mountains and hills from here."
    Man: "Oh, is Bali, our destination island."
11. There are a lot of people in the yard. wearing blue jackets are university students.
12. I'm getting suspicious. man has been here for an hour.
13. is a five-star hotel. I can't believe I'm staying here!
14. aeroplane is flying above the sea.
15. Most farmers in country grow rice.

III. Write sentences with "this/that" or "these/those" using the nouns provided. Number 1 has been done as an example.

1. a book
   This is a book.
2. racing cars
   
3. pure honey
   
4. doctors and nurses
   
5. my aquarium
   .
6. a traditional game
   
7. old coins
   
8. boats
   
9. a picture of my family
   

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