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Grandma's visit

John Millen

Amy is in a bad mood. Her mum has just told her that Grandma is going to visit and Amy is not pleased about this at all. Listen to the conversation between Amy and her mum and answer these questions.

1 Why isn't Amy in a good mood?

a. because Mum is angry

b. because she doesn't want her grandma to come and stay

c. because Mum and Grandma don't get on

2 How does her mum try to improve her mood?

a. by reminding her about a gift she has for her grandma

b. by saying Grandma will bring her a present

c. by giving her a present

3 What did Grandma give Amy on her last visit?

a. a pink scarf

b. some terrible footwear

c. some expensive slippers

4 Why has Grandma been in hospital?

a. she had an operation on her back

b. she had a knee replaced

c. nobody knows yet

5 What does Amy refuse to do?

a. be polite to Gran

b. go into the living room

c. give up her bed

6 What does Mum say they can do instead?

a. there isn't anything they can do

b. ask Grandma to sleep on the sofa

c. tell Grandma she can't stay with them

7 Why does Amy suggest that Grandma should stay with Uncle Peter?

a. he has two spare bedrooms

b. he doesn't work

c. he has room to accommodate her

8 Why does Mum say this is a bad idea?

a. he has no spare room

b. he lives in a small flat

c. neither he nor his wife are at home during the day

9 What time is Mum going to work during Grandma's stay?

a. 9am-12pm

b. 12pm-3pm

c. 3pm-8pm

10 How will this affect Amy?

a. she won't be able to go out in the evenings

b. she will be expected to stay at home each morning

c. it won't affect her at all

11 How did Gran upset Amy the last time she stayed?

a. she shouted all the time

b. she criticised her friends

c. she was unpleasant about her clothes

12 What else did Gran do?

a. monopolise the television

b. sulk

c. turn the TV off

13 What does Amy say Gran thinks of her?

a. she thinks the world of her

b. she doesn't like her

c. she thinks she is wonderful

14 How many grandchildren does Gran have?

a. two

b. we aren't told

c. one

15 How does Amy think she can resolve the situation?

a. by consulting her father

b. by talking to Gran

c. by shouting at Mum

Answers:

1. b, 2. a, 3. b, 4. b, 5. c, 6. a, 7. c, 8. c, 9. a, 10. b, 11. c, 12. a, 13. b, 14. c, 15. a

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