Question

Find the expressions 1-6 in the story. Who says them? Match them to the meanings a-f.
{1.Not especially, (c) not really}

2 ..., then.
3. As a matter of fact,...
4. How could you?
5. That's news to me.
6. The sooner the better.

a) I didn't know that- and I'm surprised.
b) That wasn't a good thing to do/say.
d) It's important to do it now - don't wait!
e) The fact is,...
f) ... in that case.

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. c), Laura
2. f), Amy
3. e), Laura
4. b), Tom
5. a), Laura
6. d), Tom

Объяснение:

Надо найти данные выражения в рассказе, определить, кому они принадлежат, и соединить их с объяснением.

Текст во вложении.

1. Not especially,...

с) Not really,...

Laura: Not especially, but this is too big of a story to pass up! Imagine how many listeners we’ll get for this one.

2. ..., then.

f) ... in that case.

Amy: OK, then. It’s yours.

3. As a matter of fact,...

e) The fact is,...

Laura: As a matter of fact, I am. Amy’s just given me the best news story.

4. How could you?

b) That wasn't a good thing to do/say.

Tom: RapMan? How could you, Laura?

5. That's news to me.

a) I didn't know that — and I'm surprised.

Laura: That’s news to me.

6. The sooner the better.

d) It's important to do it now — don't wait!

Tom: Yes, and the sooner the better!

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