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80 ²Listening comprehension
| Its common knowledge that Mark Twain had a reputation for being a smart and sharp-witted person. It is no accident that he was made an object of numerous jokes and anecdotes. You are going to hear one of them. Before listening, look at the words below and make sure you know them. |
| a way out | - the solution of a problem; a way out of the situation. |
| to make a speech | - If you make a speech, you give a talk to an audience. |
| to be a success . | - If the book is a success with the readers, it is very popular with them and sells well. |
| to have a good laugh | - to laugh well as at a funny story or joke. |
81 Listen to the story and say why it is called A Way Out.
Choose the most appropriate answer.
Its called A Way Out because
§ Mark Twain and his friend found a way out of the house
§ Mark Twain found a way out of the situation
§ Mark Twains friend found a way out of the situation
Listen to the story again and say whether these sentences are true or false.
1) ___ Once Mark Twain and his friend were at a dinner party.
2) ___ Mark Twain was asked to make a speech.
3) ___ Though he spoke for half an hour, his speech was a great success.
4) ___ Then his friend spoke.
5) ___ He said that Mark Twain had taken the notes of his speech.
6) ___ Thats why he couldnt make his speech.
7) ___ When Mark Twains friend sat down, everybody laughed.
Listen for more details. Fill in the blanks and complete the sentences.
Use the verbs in brackets in the correct tense and voice.
1) Once M. Twain and his friend (invite) .
2) When it was time to make speeches, M. Twain (ask) ..
..
3) He (speak) for .
and his speech ..
4) Then it was his friends ..
5) His friend (stand) up and (say) that he and M. Twain ................
6) He (explain) that M. Twain had just
and he had (lose) the ..
7) He added that he (cant) ..
8) Then he (sit) down and everybody
Retell the story in the name of
· Mark Twain
· his friend
· the host
· a guest
85 Mark Twain addressed the party with the words Ladies and gentlemen!
How would you address different people in English? Match the forms of
Address with the people.
| a policeman | · officer |
| your teacher(male/female) | · maam |
| a university professor | · excuse me |
| a shop assistant | · Mum/mother |
| your father | · Dad/father |
| your mother | · dear |
| your boy/girl friend | · baby(babe, sweetie) |
| a stranger | · honey |
| your wife/husband | · dear |
| an old man an old woman | · sir · man/mate |
| a group of students | · guys |
| your best friend (male) | · professor/sir · Mr Strict · Mrs Kind |
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