ESLvideo Quiz

Carmela Thanks a Friend

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An audio clip of someone apologizing to a friend.

Level 4 – Low Intermediate Quiz by: Jlkeltner
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1. Who is talking to Carmela?
2. What problems has Carmela faced?
3. How does Carmela feel about her situation?
4. What has Ivana done for Carmela?
5. What does Carmela want to do for Ivana in the future?
6. What does Ivana think about helping friends?
7. Who is Sam?
8. What happened to Carmela and Sam?
9. How does Ivana react to the news about Sam?
10. How does Carmela describe her story about Sam?
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...
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Discussion Questions

    • 1. What problems has Carmela faced recently?
    • 2. How has Ivana helped Carmela during this time?
    • 3. Why does Carmela feel overwhelmed?
Extra Practice

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Vocabulary
Listen again and complete the sentences below using words from the word bank.

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Word Bank
grateful       help       long       tell       overwhelmed       sorry       favor       blame       top       happy