A NICE BIT OF PEACE AND QUIET

True or false?
a. This is the kitchen.
b. The fire is on/lit.
c. It is 9:30pm.
d. The clock is on the desk.
e. The cat is under the table.
f. There are two candles on
the coffee table.
g. The cat is ginger and
white.
h. The lights are on.
i. Outside, there are many
cars and buildings.
j. The patio doors are open.
k. She has got a pot of tea.
l. The scissors are on the
floor.
m. She is on the sofa.
n. She is writing a letter.
o. She is wearing boots.
p. The cat is asleep.

Hi. I’m Lidia. Normally, at this time of day, I am at

1. What is the lady’s name?
work. I have a job at the local farm shop. I work behind
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the counter, serving people. Today, it is my day off, so I
2. Where does she work?
am very happy! Outside, it is very cold. The forecast is
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predicting snow. I live in a small cottage, we call it ‘two
3. Why is she happy today?
up, two down’ – two bedrooms upstairs and a kitchen and a
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living room downstairs. I am in my lovely living room. The
4. What is the weather like?
fire is on, so I am nice and warm. It is mid-afternoon,
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three o’clock, and I am having a cuppa and some biscuits.
5. Where does she live?
I am reading a good book. It is a murder mystery by
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Agatha Christie. I have got a cat and a dog. Misty my
6. What time is it?
ginger cat is asleep on the sofa, by my feet. Jasper my
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dog is also asleep. He is under the coffee table. I have a
7. What is she doing?
blanket over me to keep me warm. Outside, the sky is
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beautiful, wonderful shades of pink and blue. I am not
8. What pets has she got?
going out today. I am having a nice bit of peace and quiet,
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just by myself, with my pets. In the fridge, there is a
9. What is there in the fridge?
tasty meal ready for me for later on. I am having a lovely
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day off.
How does Lidia’s day sound to you? Good? Or do you prefer to be busy?