Question

Read the following dialog expressing sadness. Practice it with your partner and answer the questions.
Mother : Hellen, you look so sad. What's wrong with you dear?
Helen : Nothing. I'm just thinking about daddy. Mother : Your daddy is staying in Melbourne now. What do you worry about? Hellen : He has been away for a month, so I miss him. That makes me so sad. Besides, I wonder if he can take care of himself. He has to do everything himself: cooking, eating, washing, etc.
Mother : l know how you feel. But there is nothing to worry about, he can take care of himself. He is away only for two months to participate a study exchange program there. Hellen : When will he come back, Mom? Mother : In one month Hellen This is terrible Mother Oh, come on. It can't be that bad. One month is short. Take it easy, dear.
Hellen : I'll try. Thanks, Mom.

1. Why does Helen look so sad?
2. What makes Helen worry about her father?
3. What does her father do in Melbourne?
4. How does her mother cheer her up?
5. When will her father return home?

Answer 1

1. She is thinking about her daddy who stays in Melbourne.
2. Her father has been away for one month and she miss him.
3. To participate a study exchange program.
4. Ensure Helen that her father will be fine in Melbourne.
5. Her father wil return home next month.