Vocabulary

  
 
 
 
 

“I think I’ll pay Sandra and Jeffery a visit,” Mrs. Wilkinson told her husband.

When she arrived at their home, she found the front door open. “That’s odd,” she thought.

“Hello! Sandra! Jeffery!”

There was no answer. Mrs. Wilkinson went upstairs to their bedroom. There she found Jeffery, her son-in-law, packing some suitcases.

“Hello Jeff . . . Are you going on a trip?” Mrs. Wilkinson asked.
“I’ve just come back from one”, Jeffery replied, tersely. “No! I’m leaving — for good!”
“You’re leaving?!? But why?”

Jeffery then explained how several days ago he had gone on a camping trip with some colleagues from work. However, after several days, they were caught in a sudden downpour (heavy rainfall), and so decided to cancel it.

Jeffery then texted Sandra, describing what had happened, and that he would be coming home the following day.

“After arriving several hours ago, I went in, opened the bedroom door — and guess what I saw.”
“What?”
“Sandra was in bed — with some stranger!!! Can you believe it?!?

So now it’s all over. I’m going. And I’ll never-ever return!”

Mrs. Wilkinson stood motionless.

Then she told Jeffery to take some deep breaths and calm down.

“There’s something fishy about all this,” Mrs. Wilkinson said. “Sandra would NEVER do anything like that. Wait a minute while talk to her and try to straighten things out.”

And so Mrs. Wilkinson went into the garden where Sandra was.

Moments later, she returned with a big smile on her face.

“See, I told you; there’s a logical explanation. It’s just a simple case of a lack of communication: Sandra said she hadn’t received your message.”

 
 
 
 
  
 

Questions

House, Home. Mrs. and Mr. Wilkinson are the friends of Sandra and Jeffery. True or false?

Apartment, Flat. When Mrs. Wilkinson arrived at Sandra and Jeffery’s home, they were preparing a feast for guests. Is this right or wrong?

Living Room. Had Jeffery been out at a bar with his buddies? Why did he return home sooner than expected?

Kitchen. When Jefferey returned home, everyone yelled, “SURPRISE!!!” It had been a surprise birthday party for him. Is this correct or incorrect?

Bedroom. Did Jeffery forgive Sandra?

Bathroom. What happened in the end?

Study, Workroom. How would you describe the character of Sandra, her mother and Jeffery?
 
 
 
Guest Room. My friends and I tell lots of funny stories to each other. Yes or no?

Storage Room. I know lots of different jokes. Do you have some favorite jokes or stories? What are they?

Attic. Are there popular comical actors and TV personalities or funny celebrities in your country? Who are some popular comedians or comical actors (or bloggers)?

Basement, Cellar. What will happen in the future?

Laundry Room. People should tell each other funny stories instead of gloom and doom. Do you agree?