Nuri: Hi Rahi, can I ask you something?
Rahi: Sure, what is it?
Nuri: I was curious about your stamp collection. What inspired you to start collecting stamps?
Rahi: Well, I’ve always been interested in history and geography. I find it fascinating to see the different images and designs on the stamps from different countries. Plus, it’s a great way to learn about other cultures and traditions.
Nuri: That's really cool! I agree that stamps can be quite informative.
Rahi: Thanks. So, what about you? What inspired you to take up photography as a hobby?
Nuri: I received a camera as a gift from my father and started taking pictures of our family and the beautiful natural scenery around us. I found it so enjoyable and fulfilling that I decided to continue with it.
Rahi: That's amazing. Photography can be a great way to capture memories and preserve them for the future.
Nuri: Absolutely. It's also a creative outlet for me, and I love experimenting with different techniques and angles.
Rahi: I can imagine. It's great to have a hobby that not only gives you pleasure but also allows you to express yourself creatively.
Nuri: Yes, definitely. It's been great talking to you about our hobbies, but I should probably go now. See you tomorrow, Rahi!
Rahi: Sure thing. Take care, Nuri.
Model-2
Naim: Hi Adib, do you have a moment to chat?
Adib: Of course, Naim. What's on your mind?
Naim: I've been meaning to ask you about your stamp collection. What got you into it?
Adib: Ah, my stamp collection. Well, it all started when my grandfather gifted me a set of stamps from different countries on my birthday. I was fascinated by the diversity of designs and cultures represented on those tiny pieces of paper.
Naim: That sounds intriguing. So, it was a family tradition?
Adib: In a way, yes. My grandfather was an avid stamp collector himself, and he used to tell me stories about each stamp's origin and significance. It sparked my curiosity and led me to start my own collection.
Naim: That's really interesting. It must be like holding a piece of history in your hands.
Adib: Absolutely. Each stamp tells a unique story, whether it's about historical events, famous personalities, or cultural symbols. It's like traveling the world without leaving my room.
Naim: I can see why you find it so captivating. Have you encountered any rare stamps in your collection?
Adib: Indeed, I've stumbled upon a few rare gems over the years. Sometimes it's a matter of luck, other times it's through dedicated research and networking with other collectors.
Naim: It must be quite a thrill to discover such treasures.
Adib: It definitely adds to the excitement of collecting. But more than the rarity, I cherish the journey of acquiring each stamp and the stories they carry.
Naim: That's a beautiful way to look at it. On a related note, I've noticed your passion for photography. What drew you to that hobby?
Adib: Ah, photography. Well, it all started during a family trip to the countryside. I was mesmerized by the scenic beauty and wanted to capture those moments forever. My parents gifted me a camera, and I've been hooked ever since.
Naim: It sounds like a perfect blend of art and adventure.
Adib: Exactly! Photography allows me to express my creativity and document the world around me. Whether it's a stunning landscape or a candid moment, each photograph holds a special memory.
Naim: It's inspiring to see how hobbies can become a gateway to exploration and self-expression.
Adib: Indeed, they provide a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. They're my little sanctuaries of joy and fulfillment.
Naim: Well, thank you for sharing your passions with me, Adib. It's been enlightening.
Adib: Anytime, Naim. It's always a pleasure to discuss the things that bring us joy.
Model -3
A dialogue between two boys discussing their hobbies.
George.- I am in luck, Wahid My uncle has just sent me a letter from Japan, where he is on
business, with some Japanese stamps. He knows I collect them and often sends me
foreign stamps from the places he visits..
Wahid- They look rather nice. Are you going to paste them in your album?
George.- Yes, here it is. I have got quite a nice collection now.
Wahid- What a lot ! French, Italian, Dutch, German, American, Turkish. You seem to have
some from almost every country.
George.- Oh ! there are a lot I have not got yet. And some rare ones are very expensive,
and cost pounds of money.
Wahid- But what is the use of collecting stamps?
George.- Oh ! Well, it's a hobby. And it teaches you some geography; and sometimes it
brings money.
Wahid- How is that?
George.- Why, a really good collection sometimes sells for hundreds of pounds. Why
don't you go in for stamp-collecting?
Wahid- I like something more active. My hobby is collecting ferns and wild flowers. And
to get these you have to go long country walks, and explore the woods, and climb the
hills. It is quite an adventure when you find a rare plant or fern in some wild place.
George.- But what do you do with them when you get them?
Wahid- I press them, and then mount them neatly on sheets of paper, and name them. I
have got quite a nice collection.
George. - How do you press them?
Wahid- I lay the fern or plant between sheets of blotting-paper, and put them in a press, or
under a board with heavy weights. You have to change the blotting-paper every day, and
in about a week the plant is dried and pressed, and will last like that for years.
George.- And what is the good of your hobby?
Wahid- Well, it teaches me a lot of botany; and takes me into beautiful country; and does
me good physically, because it means exercise in the open air.
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