(165) Tangram Touchstone 9

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Nigel is having a terrible week at school. He is always in trouble with Mr Boyce, his maths teacher. Listen and read.

Teacher:

This is the fourth time this term you haven’t done your homework, Nigel. What’s your excuse this time?

Nigel:

I haven’t really got one. Sorry.

TUESDAY

Teacher:

Stop talking, Nigel.

WEDNESDAY

Teacher:

Right, that’s enough Nigel. You know you’re not allowed to throw things. Come and see me tomorrow morning.

THURSDAY

Teacher:

Nigel, I’m really worried about your behaviour. You’re intelligent enough to do well at school. If you don’t pass the test tomorrow, I’ll have to write to your parents.

Nigel:

Oh, that’s not fair!

After school on Thursday

Nigel:

Mr Boyce always tells me off. I’m not the only one who messes about. I’d better do well in the test tomorrow.

Friend:

Who cares? Anyway, I’ve got an idea. We can try and get the test questions tomorrow morning.

Nigel:

No way! Mr Boyce already hates me. If he sees me stealing the questions, I’ll be excluded. I’d better study tonight.

On Thursday evening Nigel studies … but his friend doesn’t.

Friday morning

Friend:

You’re just too scared to do it!

Nigel:

I’m not scared, but I’m not doing it.

Nigel:

Stop. You’d better not do that.

Friend:

I can’t believe it! I’ve found them.

Nigel:

Put them back!

Teacher:

Nigel! What are you doing?

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