Стр.128 Revision 3 ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 8 класс

English sketches (99)

Listen and read. Then act out the sketch in groups.

Characters

• Z — The lady, Head of the Ministry of Security
• Jo — Jools’s assistant
• Rose — Z’s secretary
• Ivor — A spy
• Jools — An inventor in the Department of Disguises

Inside the Ministry of Security

Rose: Ivor!

Ivor: Good morning, Rose.

Rose: Where have you been?

Ivor: If I were you, I wouldn’t ask. You know it’s a government secret… and that I’d have to kill you, if you knew where I’d been!

Rose: Oh, but you’re allowed to tell me!

Z: Ivor! What time did you get here? Rose, why wasn’t I told that Ivor was here? Please come into my office, Ivor. Could you get us some tea, Rose?

Rose: Yes, of course. Would you like some biscuits, too?

Z: Yes, please. So, Ivor. Have you had a good holiday? Did you enjoy your free time? You don’t relax very often, do you? That’s not very healthy!

Ivor: Oh, well… I’d relax more if there wasn’t so much to do in the world.

Z: Oh, dear, you sound so depressed! Cheer up! We must fight terrorism, of course, and find out what’s happening here and in other countries … and help end wars. That’s our job!

Ivor: Well, yes. But on holiday this year I had to do all the ironing, clean the house, tidy the rooms, mop the floors …

Z: Really? Why did you have to do all the housework?

Ivor: Because my wife’s gone away for a month, to see some friends.

Z: Well, housework is good exercise, you know! Rose! Where are you?

Rose: Sorry for the delay! Tea, Ivor? Biscuits?

Ivor: Thank you.

Later that day, at the Department of Disguises

Jools: Ivor! Good to see you! How are you?

Ivor: Fine, thanks. I’m told you have some things for me. Can I see them?

Jools: Yes, of course. We have a beard and a nose stud for you. Look. There’s a small microphone hidden in the beard. It’s activated when you touch it with your left hand. And the nose stud is really a microcamera. It’s very expensive, so be careful with it, please!

Ivor: The nose stud is rather impractical, Jools! Everyone would know it was a camera or a microphone, or something.

Jools: Do you think so?

Ivor: Well, would I normally wear a nose stud?

Jools: Um … I suppose not. It’s not really your style, is it? Er, how about an earring? This is a great earring, look — it’s also a camera!

Ivor: Hm. I think I’d look like a football player!

Jools: Maybe. Jo, what else have we got for Ivor?

Jo: Good morning, Ivor!

Ivor: Good morning.

Jo: I can get you a new watch. Would you like to see it? It’s amazing!

Ivor: OK.

Jo: This is it. It’s not just a watch, you know!

Jools: Of course not, Jo. Ivor knows that!

Ivor: What is it, then? A transmitter? Does it create smoke when I have to escape or hide? Or is it another camera — so I don’t have to wear that uncomfortable nose-stud?

Jo: Oh no. It’s more original than that. It’s got an alarm in it and a torch, so you’ll be able to see when you’re hiding.

Ivor: Does it have any lasers?

Jo: Er… no. But it can tell the time!

Ivor: Now that’s a good idea …

Meanwhile, in Z’s office

Z: What do you think of Ivor, Rose?

Rose: Oh, I think he’s perfect! If he works with me, I definitely won’t need a disguise!

Z: No? Why not?

Rose: Because he looks just like the classic, British secret agent! If he came on a mission with me, everyone would immediately think he was a spy — and then they wouldn’t suspect me at all!

Z: Do you know, you’re absolutely right! You’re brilliant, Rose! OK … go down to Jools now, and get Ivor a wig, with some headphones and a microphone. And don’t forget to find him a transmitter tattoo, as well. There’s a lot of work to do!

Rose: Of course, I’ll get them now.

Z: Oh, I love my job! It gets better all the time …