Page 22 - Exercise 1

Page 22 - Exercise 1

Sweet Sue and Smart Alec are watching a building. They’re waiting for some criminals.

Sweet Sue has been there since half past seven this morning.

I’ve been here for five hours, but nobody’s come yet.

OK, Sweet Sue. I’ll take over. You can go back to the office for a rest.

Phew. It’s hot today.

I’ve opened the window, but now it’s too noisy.

Haven’t those workmen finished yet?

I know, I’ll go and eat my lunch on the roof.

That was amazing. I was only there for ten minutes before the criminals came and the police and I arrested them.

Oh, someone’s left that door open. I’d better close it.

Later.

Excuse me. My name’s John Biggs.

I’ve come to see Sweet Sue and I’ve been here for half an hour.

Oh, well, I saw her at half past twelve, but I haven’t seen her since then.

She isn’t here, but she hasn’t taken her mobile, so she can’t be far away.

Someone’s closed the door to the roof and I can’t open it. I bet it was Smart Alec.

Let’s see, maybe I can get in through my window.

I’m sorry, but I can’t wait any longer. I’ll come back tomorrow.

OK. I have to go out now. I’d better close this window first.

A few hours later.

What’s happening?

Has there been a fire?

No. The fire brigade have just rescued a woman from the roof.

She was there for four hours.

Aargh. Come here!

No, Sweet Sue. Stop!

What have I done?