Exercise 2. Read and translate the conversation and correct the false statements after it: It is Tuesday. Sonia and her friends are going to school. They are waiting for the bus.
Sonia: What lessons do we have this morning?
Dave: We have PE, Physics and Geography. What about you Vanessa?
Vanessa: I have Maths, French and Art. They’re my favorite subjects.
Sonia: I hate French. I don’t understand anything. It’s too difficult.
Vanessa: Really? I think French is easy. And Mrs Waites is very nice, isn’t she?
Sonia: Yes, I like her, but I think French is boring. I prefer Maths with Mr Robinson. Do you like him Dave?
Dave: He’s all right. But he’s too strict.
Vanessa: He’s great! I understand everything this year.
Sonia: Yes, his lessons are very interesting!
Vanessa: And he’s so good - looking.
Dave: Tell me, girls, is it Maths you like or is it Mr Robinson?
1. Sonia likes French.
2. Mrs Waites is very strict.
3. Mr Robinson’s lessons are boring.
2. False. Mrs Waites is nice, not strict.
3. False. Mr Robinson's lessons are interesting, not boring.
Explanation:
In the conversation, Sonia expresses her dislike for French and says that she doesn't understand anything in the subject. This shows that she doesn't like French. Therefore, statement 1 is false.
Vanessa, on the other hand, thinks that French is easy and mentions that Mrs Waites is nice. This indicates that Mrs Waites is not strict. Hence, statement 2 is false.
Lastly, Sonia and Vanessa both mention that Mr Robinson's lessons are interesting. Vanessa even says that she understands everything in his class. This contradicts statement 3, which claims that Mr Robinson's lessons are boring. Therefore, statement 3 is false.
To correct the false statements:
1. Sonia hates (instead of likes) French.
2. Mrs Waites is nice (instead of strict).
3. Mr Robinson's lessons are interesting (instead of boring).