It s only me

Passage 13
It s Only Me
Comprehension and précis
1. Mrs. Richards was dressed as a ghost.
2. When someone knocked at the door, she was entering the dining room.
3. She thought it was the baker.
4. She hid in the small store-room under the stairs.
5. She heard footsteps in the hall.
6. The man from Electricity Board suddenly opened the store-room door.
7. She said to him It s only me .
8. He got a bad fright.
9. She walked towards him.
10. He fled.
11. He slammed the front door.
Vocabulary
- Intended- desired, planned.
- Impatient- eager, hasty.
- Try it on- wear, fit.
- Whether- if
- Failed to- was unable to.
- Fled- ran away
- Slamming- crashing, smashing.
Key structures
B:
1. I must go now – You must be here at time.
2. You mustn’t enter after me – I needn’t go with you.
3. She had to study hard – You ought to prepare for the exam.
Special difficulties
A
1. I was glad to hear that ……
2. He said he was sorry to upset me.
3. You will be sad to hear what…..

B
1. I am pleased to see you.
2. I am proud to be one of your friends.
3. I am delighted to hear about your success.
4. We are shocked to hear about your father s death.