Red Line 2, Coursebook

92 n i nety - two C I was going up the steps when … The Lehmanns have just arrived in Ulverston. On the first dayWendy Lehmann visited her pen-pal, Jane. Jane came back home with her. At supper the family talked about their day. Mrs Lehmann: Jane and I went to the town Grange-over-Sands today. It was really interesting. Jane: Yes, it was raining when we arrived, so we went to a ship museum. Mrs Lehmann: I phoned you at around 11 o’clock. We were having a nice cup of tea. You didn’t answer. Were you reading? Mr Lehmann: No, I wasn’t. And I wasn’t having a nice cup of tea! But it doesn’t matter. Mrs Lehmann: Oh no! What happened? Mr Lehmann: Well, I decided to go into town. The kids were playing in their room. I was going up the steps to tell them when I tripped over a box. Christof: Yes, you made a terrible noise! Mr Lehmann: Then, when I crossed the road to the bus stop, I wasn’t looking. Two kids on bicycles ran into me. They weren’t cycling fast, but it gave me a fright. Hannah: Only because you didn’t look! They drive on the left here, you know. Mr Lehmann: I know, but I forgot I was in England. And then I got on a bus to town. The bus was full. I was standing behind the driver when I saw the stairs. Christof: But you’ve been on double-decker buses before, Dad! 2 When? Join the sentences and use when . Example: Wendy and Jane arrived. It was raining. When Wendy and Jane arrived, it was raining. 1. Wendy Lehmann rang Erik Lehmann. She and her friend were having tea. 2. Mr Lehmann decided to go into town. The kids were playing in their room. 3. He crossed the road. He wasn’t looking. 4. Two kids ran into him. They weren’t cycling very fast. 5. He saw the stairs. He was standing behind the driver. 1 On holiday Look at the text. Then correct the sentences. 1. The whole family went to Grange-over- Sands. 2. There is a chips museum there. 3. Mr Lehmann answered the phone. 4. He was drinking tea with his wife. 5. The children didn’t hear their father trip. 6. The bus stop is in front of their house. 7. Mr Lehmann found a seat on the bus. ➝ G42 When we arrived, it was raining . I was going up the steps to tell them when I tripped over a box. I was standing behind the driver when I saw the stairs. GRAMMAR 5 10 15 20 ➝ WB 69, 1 7 Check-in Language 2 Story Wordwise Check-out Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verla s öbv