UNIT 4 - ADVANCED LEVEL 
Who rings the bell?

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It's late at night. Barbara and Harry Sallis are at home and someone rings the bell. The mood here is that of SUSPICION.

Barbara:
Harry:
Barbara:-
Harry:-
-
Visitor:-
 Harry:
Visitor:
Harry:-
Visitor:
 Harry:--
Visitor:

Who could that be, so late!!
I'll go and see.
Oh, I wouldn't. Who knows ... at this hour?
Yes, you may be right. But anyway, let's see.
... Good evening. What can I do for you?
I wonder ... I'm looking for a Mr. and Mrs. Sallis.
Oh really!! In what connection?
Some friends told me to look them up.
Friends?
They said I must look them up.
What friends?
Mary and Edward Rolls.

GLOSSARY
at this hour: at this time
What can I do for you?: How can I help you?
In what connection?: With reference to what?
to look them up: to visit them

 

ACTIVITY

TRY TO ANWER THESE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PART OF THE DIALOGUE AND CHECK HERE YOUR ANSWERS. 

1.

Why does Barbara advise Harry not to answer the doorbell?

 

2.

Why has the man called?

 

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