An old friend - British Council Ep 12
Summary
TLDRIn this script, a couple discusses their plans for the evening, which include a dinner at Tony's house instead of going to the cinema. Tony, an old friend and former science teacher, is described as a great guy who enjoys reading and fishing, while his wife Kate, a brilliant and active 65-68-year-old, is known for her cooking skills and participation in various clubs. The conversation reveals some surprise about their lifestyle and age, piquing curiosity about the evening's encounter.
Takeaways
- 😅 The conversation starts with someone being late and an apology is made.
- 🎥 The original plan to go to the cinema is canceled in favor of a dinner at Tony's.
- 👫 Tony is an old friend from school who now lives nearby and has invited them for dinner with his wife, Kate.
- 🤔 The speaker doesn't know Tony and Kate personally, but is assured they are great people.
- 📚 Tony enjoys reading, particularly books on history.
- 🎣 Tony partakes in sports, specifically fishing.
- 🚶♀️ Kate is often busy and goes out, but does not join Tony in fishing.
- 🏰 It is suggested that Kate goes to clubs alone, but the details are unclear.
- 👵 Kate is revealed to be quite old, with grandchildren, and is around 65-68 years old.
- 👴 Tony is older than Kate, approximately 70 years old, and is a retired science teacher.
- 🍲 The dinner is scheduled for 7 PM and Kate is known for her excellent cooking skills.
- 🤷♂️ There is some miscommunication and lack of detail provided by Sammy, causing some confusion for Julia.
Q & A
Why is the person late?
-The script does not provide a specific reason for the person being late.
What is the initial plan for the evening?
-The initial plan was to go to the cinema.
What is the change in the evening's plan?
-The plan changed to having dinner at Tony's house instead of going to the cinema.
Who is Tony?
-Tony is an old friend from school who is now living in the city center.
What does Tony do all day since he doesn't work?
-Tony spends his day reading, particularly history, and going fishing.
Who is Kate and what is her relationship to Tony?
-Kate is Tony's wife, and they have invited the speakers for dinner.
What is Kate's daytime activity that is mentioned in the script?
-Kate is often busy going out, particularly to clubs.
What type of clubs does Kate attend?
-Kate attends clubs such as a walking club and a book club.
How old are Tony and Kate?
-Kate is either 65 or 68 years old, and Tony is a bit older, around 70 years old.
What was Tony's profession before he retired?
-Tony was a science teacher.
What is the time of the dinner at Tony's house?
-The dinner is scheduled for 7 PM.
What is the speaker's concern about meeting Tony and Kate?
-The speaker is concerned because they do not know Tony and Kate well, and they are surprised by their age and lifestyle.
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