Unit 6 Learn English 9 Asking For Clarification

Summary

In this humorous dialogue, two friends discuss their daily routines and plans. One friend confirms their work schedule at 9 a.m. and declines a breakfast invitation, citing the need to prepare for work. The conversation takes a twist when the other friend reveals they borrowed the first friend's old bicycle, which was then stolen. The twist highlights the friend's attempt to downplay the theft by reminding the owner of their intention to replace the old bike, adding a layer of comedy to the interaction.

Takeaways

• 🕒 The person is going to work at 9:00 a.m. the next day.
• 🛏️ They will be busy getting ready for work before 9:00 a.m. and won't have time for breakfast.
• 🙅‍♂️ The person declines an invitation to have breakfast, stating they've seen each other every day this week.
• 🚴‍♂️ The person's bicycle is old and they've mentioned it before.
• 💡 There's a suggestion that the person should get a new bicycle if they get extra money.
• 👫 The speaker offers to lend their bicycle to the person as a sign of friendship.
• 🚴‍♀️ The person borrows the bicycle to go to 7-Eleven.
• 😱 The borrowed bicycle gets stolen while at 7-Eleven.
• 🤔 The speaker implies that the theft of the bicycle is not a big issue since the person was planning to get a new one anyway.

Q & A

What is the main topic of conversation in the script?

The main topic of conversation is about the person going to work and the plan to have breakfast together, along with the incident of a stolen bicycle.

When does the person have to be at work?

The person has to be at work by 9:00 a.m.

Is the person free before 9:00 a.m.?

No, the person is not free before 9:00 a.m. as they are getting ready for work during that time.

What does the person suggest about having breakfast together?

The person declines the invitation to have breakfast together, stating they have seen each other every day that week.

What is the condition of the person's bicycle?

The person's bicycle is old and they have mentioned it before.

What was the person's plan if they got extra money?

If they got extra money, they planned to buy a new bicycle.

Did the person lend their bicycle to someone?

Yes, the person lent their bicycle to someone who wanted to borrow it.

What happened to the borrowed bicycle?

The borrowed bicycle was stolen while the borrower was at 7-Eleven.

How does the person react to the news of the stolen bicycle?

The person seems to imply that it's not a problem since they were already planning on getting a new bicycle.

What is the underlying issue in the conversation about the bicycle?

The underlying issue is the theft of the bicycle and the borrower's attempt to downplay the situation due to the owner's previous statements about wanting a new bicycle.