Стр.48 Revision 1 ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 8 класс
- English sketches
Listen and read. Then act out the sketch in groups.
Characters:
- Alfie — a teenage boy;
- Sam — Alfie’s sibling;
- Carl — a man in the lift;
- Dana — a student;
- Billie — a visitor to the flats;
- Voice — the caretaker.
English sketch
In the lift on Friday afternoon
Sam: What’s happening? What was that?
Carl: We aren’t moving.
Dana: Oh dear. What time is it? I don’t have much time…
Billie: It’s about one o’clock.
Sam: Oh no — I don’t believe it! I get stressed in small spaces. I don’t like lifts.
Alfie: Don’t worry. Is there an alarm?
Sam: Here it is.
Billie: Someone’s coming. Hello? We’re in here!
Alfie: Hello! The lift isn’t working.
Voice: Yes, we know. We’re looking for someone to fix it. Don’t worry. Stay calm.
Billie: Oh well… let’s sit down. It’ll be more comfortable.
Dana: Good idea.
Five minutes later
Billie: My name’s Billie. I’m visiting my sister. She lives in this building. How about you?
Dana: I’m Dana. I’m a student and I do voluntary work. In fact, I was visiting Mrs Peters when this happened!
Sam: And I’m Sam. Nice to meet you. This is my brother Alfie.
Alfie: Hi. Hey, what’s your name?
Carl: Me?
Alfie: Yes. What’s your name?
Carl: Why do you want to know?
Alfie: Erm… well… it’s just that this is Billie, and this is Dana… and Sam… and… er… I’m Alfie!
Carl: So you know everybody’s name? Lucky you! I’m not telling you mine.
Billie: Oh dear! You’re not very sociable! Never mind. So, what are you doing here, Alfie? Do you live here?
Alfie: No, I’ve got to pass a piano exam next week. I was practising with a friend. We study together every Friday. Sam met me half an hour ago, and now we’re going home for lunch.
Sam: We’re having a special lunch today — our mum wrote a novel and they’re giving her a prize, so we’re celebrating!
Billie: Oh, congratulations! I was collecting some letters from my sister’s flat this morning. We swapped flats a year ago, so I call round each week.
Sam: Why did you swap flats?
Billie: Well, I think we both wanted a change. I didn’t like the city, and she didn’t like the country.
Dana: And are you happy now?
Billie: Yes, I think we are. I’m lucky because my sister is a very generous person, and the flat I live in now is bigger than the one she lives in. But she’s fine about it — she’s very easy-going! How about you?
Dana: Well, I was visiting my grandma’s friend today. She doesn’t have many visitors. I brought her some books and read to her for about an hour. It wasn’t long enough, though. Next time I want to stay longer, or she won’t think I’m very caring!
Alfie: Oh, I see. What are you studying?
Dana: Well, actually, I’m studying advertising!
Sam: Oh, I got a certificate in advertising last year! I can lend you my notes. What’s your phone number?
A few minutes later
Alfie: You’re very quiet.
Carl: I don’t like people I don’t know.
Sam: Oh, come on. Tell us! What were you doing when this happened?
Carl: You don’t want to know.
Billie: Well, no, not really! But we’re just passing the time. Invent something, if you want.
Carl: Hmm… well, if you must know… I was running away!
Dana: Really? Was somebody following you? Are you feeling depressed?
Carl: No. I was feeling OK until the lift stopped. And now I’m standing in a broken lift, wasting time, listening to you! And there are people waiting for me…
Alfie: Oh, sorry!
Sam: People are waiting for us, too, you know!
Carl: The people waiting for me are more important.
Billie: Why are you so confident? Do you think you’re better than us?
Alfie: I suppose you’re famous, or rich, or something! Who’s waiting for you?
Carl: The police.
Dana: The police?
Carl: Yes. I was robbing a flat just now. I’m a thief!
