While Dima is standing at the bus stop, an old minibus driver looks at him and says, “Boy, why are you standing in the rain?” Dima explains the situation. The driver listens and says, “I can take you part of the way, but only for ten minutes. Put your bicycle inside quickly.”
Questions
- Who helps Dima?
- Where is Dima standing?
- What does the driver offer?
- Is the driver kind or rude?
- Do strangers often help people? Give an example.
Dima gets closer to Likino-Dulyovo, but he is still late. The customer calls him and says, “Where are you? This medicine is very important.” Dima feels nervous, but he answers honestly: “I’m sorry. I had problems on the road, but I am close. I will arrive as fast as I can.”
Task: Make the phone call better
Complete the dialogue.
Customer: Hello, where are you?
Dima: I’m sorry, __________________.
Customer: Why are you late?
Dima: There was __________________.
Customer: Is the package okay?
Dima: Yes, __________________.
Customer: Please hurry.
Dima: I understand. __________________.