Page 62 - Exercise 1B

Page 62 - Exercise 1B

Lunchtime.

How do you feel, Tara?

I’m really nervous. Oh, why does she want to see me?

Aren’t you going to eat that sandwich?

No, I can’t eat a thing. I feel sick.

Can I have it, then? I’m starving.

Help yourself. What if Mr Ross has told her?

I’m sure he hasn’t.

I hope you’re right. But look. My hands are shaking and my heart’s pounding.

Yes, I’ve got butterflies in my stomach, too. And I don’t have to see the head teacher.

Don’t worry. It’ll be all right.

Yes, Just stay cool.

Cool? That’s easy for you to say. This is all your fault in the first place.

Mrs Ross wanted to see me.

Oh, OK. Thank you. Oh, my legs feel like jelly.

Ah, Tara. You’re here. Come in.

Yes, miss.

Oh, Sally. If my husband phones, tell him that I’m already dealing with it.

OK.

Oh no! He’s told her. I’m in real trouble now. What shall I do?

Well, Tara, do you know why I want to see you?

Yes, miss. And I’m very sorry.

Sorry?

Yes, I knew it was a mistake. I wasn’t really ill.

When was this, Tara?

Last Wednesday, miss.

You were doing your work experience then, weren’t you?

Yes, miss, but I’ve always wanted to go to Wimbledon and then I had the chance, but then Mr Ross saw me and.

I think you’d better start at the beginning and tell me all about it, Tara.