a) You are going to read a dialogue between a mum and her daughter. Read sentences A-F. What is the dialogue about?
A But, Mum, I’m so busy at the moment.
B What have I done now?
C It’s not my fault.
D Well... you’ve got a point there.
E I can tidy it up later.
F And then I can give you a hand with dinner.
b) Use the sentences A-F to complete the dialogue below. There is one extra sentence.
Listen and check.
Mum: Emma, I’d like a word with you.
Emma: Oh, Mum! 1).................
Mum: Just look at the state of your
bedroom! You shouldn’t have left it
like that. Can’t you tidy up?
Emma: But, Mum, I’m doing my homework
now. 2)..............
Mum: That’s what you always say, Emma!
You treat this place like a hotel!
Emma: 3)..................
Mum: Well, you’re not the only one in this
house who’s busy, young lady! I work
all day and then I come home and
cook dinner and do all the housework.
I’m not your slave, you know!
Emma: 4).................. Look, Mum, I’m REALLY
sorry. How can I make it up to you?
Mum: Well, you can start by tidying up this
mess!
Emma: OK, Mum! 5)................
Mum: Now, that’s better! Thank you!
