Meals
The Smiths are in their dining-room. There are five of them: Mr. Smith, the head of the family, Mrs. Smith,
his wife, and their children: John, Ann and Kitty. They are having breakfast. Mrs. Smith is putting some
cornflakes on the boy's plate. The elder daughter is passing the sugar to her father.
Mrs. S m i t h : Will you have sugar on your cornflakes, John?
J o h n : Oh, no, Mum, thank you. I'd like some more milk instead.
Mr. S m i t h : Why aren't you eating anything, Kitty? You are so slow. Look, Ann is already finishing her
cornflakes.
K i t t y : I don't like cornflakes. I'm just thirsty. Give me some tea and cakes, Mum.
Mrs. S m i t h : Now, be a good girl, Kitty. Have some more cornflakes. We're going to have bacon and
eggs, and then you'll get your tea with toast and marmalade.
Mr. S m i t h : Could you give me a little more cornflakes, dear?
Mrs. S m i t h : Just a moment. (Mrs. Smith passes him his plate.) What about bacon and eggs? Will you
have some?
Mr. S m i t h : Sure. And then a nice strong cup of tea. I'm afraid I must leave in a quarter of an hour or so.
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The father is already having his cup of tea while the children are still talking over their cornflakes.