ESLvideo Quiz
Carmela Thanks a Friend
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Ivana: I’m so sorry you’ve had such a rough time lately, Carmela. It seems like everything has happened all at once, problems in your apartment, your car breaking down, the dog getting sick, your brother’s accident. You’ve really got a lot going on.
Carmela: Yeah, the last couple of months have been very difficult. I feel completely overwhelmed sometimes.
Ivana: I don’t blame you. It’s a lot for anyone to handle.
Carmela: Yeah, it is, but I have say, you’ve been absolutely amazing, Ivana. I don’t know what I would have done without your help. I really appreciate all the meals you’ve brought over, the rides everywhere. I’m so grateful for everything.
Ivana: Not at all. I’m happy to help any way I can. That’s what friends are for, right?
Carmela: Yes, well I hope I’ll have a chance to repay the favour one day.
Ivana: No worries. I'm glad I could help out. By the way, what ever happened to that guy you were seeing? I haven't heard you mention him in a while.
Carmela: Sam? Oh he’s just one more thing that went wrong in last couple of months. On top of everything else.
Ivana: Oh no! Don’t tell me you guys broke up?
Carmela : Yeah well. It's kind of a long story...
Carmela: Yeah, the last couple of months have been very difficult. I feel completely overwhelmed sometimes.
Ivana: I don’t blame you. It’s a lot for anyone to handle.
Carmela: Yeah, it is, but I have say, you’ve been absolutely amazing, Ivana. I don’t know what I would have done without your help. I really appreciate all the meals you’ve brought over, the rides everywhere. I’m so grateful for everything.
Ivana: Not at all. I’m happy to help any way I can. That’s what friends are for, right?
Carmela: Yes, well I hope I’ll have a chance to repay the favour one day.
Ivana: No worries. I'm glad I could help out. By the way, what ever happened to that guy you were seeing? I haven't heard you mention him in a while.
Carmela: Sam? Oh he’s just one more thing that went wrong in last couple of months. On top of everything else.
Ivana: Oh no! Don’t tell me you guys broke up?
Carmela : Yeah well. It's kind of a long story...
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See plansDiscussion Questions
- 1. What problems has Carmela faced recently?
- 2. How has Ivana helped Carmela during this time?
- 3. Why does Carmela feel overwhelmed?
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Word Bank
grateful help long tell overwhelmed sorry favor blame top happy