Learn English – Being a language teacher

Learn English - Being a language teacher

Nick: Hi. Uh, are you Sarah?

The Big Sister: No, I’m not. I’m her older sister.

Nick: Well, I’m here to talk to her . . .

The Big Sister: I know why you here.

Nick: Good. Uh, Is Sarah here?

The Big Sister: Um, I first have a couple of questions, and you [had] better answer them. First of all, what is your name?

Nick: Uh, my name? I’m Nick . . .

The Big Sister: I thought so. Where are you from?

Nick: Um. I’m from Brownsville. Why are you asking me . . .

The Big Sister: Okay. How old are you?

Nick: What!?

The Big Sister: How old are you?

Nick: Does that matter?

The Big Sister: Of course, it matters. I wouldn’t be asking otherwise.

Nick: Really?

The Big Sister: Really. Yeah. Sarah’s only 19.

Nick: Okay, I’m 22. Now, is Sarah here?

The Big Sister: Where did you first meet Sarah and why do you like her so much?

Nick: Like her? What do you mean? I’ve only met her once in . . .

The Big Sister: Don’t lie to me, Nick.

Nick: Are you sure you have the right guy? Listen. Are you sure? [I’m sure, I’m sure.] Listen. I’m leaving. I don’t need the money THAT much.

The Big Sister: Money? Wait! What do you mean?

Nick: Listen. I’m a teaching assistant at the university, and I met Sarah in the Spanish class last week. She asked me if I could teach her, you know, help her with her class.

The Big Sister: So, you’re not Nick Roberts, that guy that drives that crazy motorcycle? [No!] The one with the large tattoo of a large snake across his back?

Nick: No! What? You’ve got the wrong guy. I’m leaving. This whole thing is crazy.

1. What is the man’s name?

A. His name is Mike.

B. He goes by Nick.

C. His friends call him Nate.

2. Where is the man from?

A. He’s from Brownston.

B. His hometown is Brownsburg.

C. He’s originally from Brownsville.

3. How old is the man?

A. He’s in his early twenties.

B. He’s in his mid twenties.

C. He’s in his late twenties.

4. Where did the man meet Sarah?

A. He met her on a bus.

B. They were introduced at a party.

C. He saw her in a language class.

5. Sarah’s older sister is worried that Nick _____________.

A. is a terrible language teacher

B. is going to be a negative influence on her

C. charges too much money for lessons

正确答案:

1. He goes by Nick.

2. He`s originally from Brownsville.

3. He`s in his early twenties.

4. He saw her in a language class.

5. is going to be a negative influence on her

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