Question

Adam: Right, can we start the rehearsal. please? Where is everybody? Matt: Sorry I'm late, Adam. There was an accident in town and I had to give a statement to the police. I tried to phone you on your mobile but it was switched off. Adam: That's OK. It wasn't your fault. Don't worry about it. Right everyone. Let's get cracking ! Where's Sarah? Ah! At last! Sarah: I'm really sorry, Adam. didn't realise the rehearsal started so early. Adam: Well, you should have looked at the noticeboard last night! Sarah: I know, but I'm only an understudy! It's not as if I've got a proper part. Adam: Yes, but you are understudying the main part. You never know, Zoe might be sick. Sarah: That'll be the day! Adam: Look, there's no point in being in a theatre group if you aren't prepared to take it seriously. Sarah: All right! All right! l get the point. I've said I'm sorry! Adam: OK, but just make sure you get here on time in future.

Answer the questions.
1Why is Matt late?
2why couldn't he get a message to Adam?
3why is Sarah late?
4why didn't she check the rehearsal time?
5why does Adam get annoyed with Sarah?

Answer 1

1. Matt is late because he had to give a statement to the police about an accident in the town.
2. He couldn't send any message to Adam because Adam's phone was switched off.
3. Sarah said that she didn't realise that the rehearsal started so early.
4. She didn't check the rehearsal time because she said that she's only an understudying.
5. Because she isn't taking her duties seriously