Module 4 Home alone
Unit 1 I can look after myself, although it won
’
t be easy for me.
Mum:
Now, what's our train number?
Dad:
T27 to Lhasa. It's leaving from Platform 2.
Mum:
The meeting in Lhasa is very important for us. but I'm sorry you can't come with us. Betty.
Betty:
So am I, but I can't miss two weeks of school.
Mum:
Will you remember everything l've told you? Be especially careful with the door. Shut it
when you're in and lock it when you go out.
Betty:
Yes. Mum. l can look after myself, although it won't be easy for me.
Mum:
Well,
make
sure
you
eat
plenty
of
fresh
fruit
and
vegetables.
And
I've
left
lots
of
your
favourite biscuits.
Betty:
Don't worry. I can cook simple meals.
Dad :
There won't be anybody to wake you up in the morning.
Betty:
I'Il be fine. My clock rings so loudly that it will certainly wake me up.
Mum:
I'm sure I've forgotten something, but I don't know what it is!
(Announcement: We advise all passengers for Train T27 to Lhasa to go immediately to Platform 2.
Your train is about to leave.)
Betty:
That's your train! Goodbye Mum, goodbye Dad.
Mum:
I know!
I haven 't given you our address in Lhasa!
Betty':
Send me a text message. Have a good trip!
Mum:
Bye, my dear!
Betty:
Bye! See you in a couple of weeks!