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Lesson 8. Topic: An accident. Daily duties.

Task 1. Read and translate the text.
An accident.
Jane: Oh! What’s the matter? What’s wrong, Leo?
Leo: I slipped and fell down.

Jane: Have you hurt yourself?
Leo: Yes, I have. I think I’ve hurt my leg. And I’ve lost my glasses.
Jane: Try and stand up. Can you stand up? Here. Let me help you.
Leo: I am sorry, Jane, I am afraid that I can’t get up.
Jane: I think you should see the doctor. I’ll phone Dr. Morgan. I am sure
he will come in 10 minutes.

Leo: Don’t worry, Jane. Everything will be alright.
Jane: Yes, you will be fine, but only if you follow the doctor’s advice.
Paul’s daily duties.
My parents don’t let me go out until I have done all my daily duties.
They say: «Discipline is important for your future. You must clean your
room, take the dog for a walk and do your homework.» I have done all this
and I have just prepared lunch for my younger sister. Oh, I haven’t washed

the dishes yet! I need to wash the dishes. I always do what they say. I think
they should be more tolerant to me.
Task 2. Write down and learn the new words.
Wrong, the matter, to hurt oneself, to slip, to fall, downstairs, to lose, to
think, to stand up, to phone, to follow advice, glasses, a leg, to be sure, to be

alright, should, homework, discipline, daily duties, to wash dishes, to go
out, to clean, important, just, still, already / yet, till / until, tolerant.
Task 3. Answer the questions.
What is wrong with Leo? What has happened to him?
Has Leo hurt himself?
What has Leo hurt?
Can Leo stand up?
Who helps Leo?

Who will Jane call?
When will the doctor come?
Is Jane sure that everything will be alright?
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