Page 64 - 2019 SK T5 English

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Read the conversation between May Lee and her mother.

Mrs. Tan: Do you know that an 11-year-old girl was almost kidnapped in
the neighbourhood? It was a close shave. Someone heard her
screaming and came to rescue her. They caught the man and
sent him to the police station.
May Lee: Oh no! What a terrible thing to happen.

Mrs. Tan: Indeed it is. Now I’m worried for you and grandma. I shall be
working late tomorrow. Please lock all the doors and windows.
Do not let anybody into the house.
May Lee: Okay, mother. Don’t worry about us.
Mrs. Tan: Good girl. I will be calling you from time to time to make sure
you and grandma are safe.

May Lee: Okay. Will dad be home early tomorrow?
Mrs. Tan: Unfortunately he won’t. He will be leaving on a business trip to
Singapore. He will only be back on Friday.
May Lee: Don’t worry, mother. I have a black belt in karate-do. I can
take care of myself and grandma.

Answer the questions.
1. What happened in May Lee’s neighbourhood?
2. Why will May Lee be staying with her grandmother?
3. Why did Mrs. Tan advise May Lee to lock all the doors and windows?
4. May Lee told her mother not to worry because .....
A. she had homework to do.
B. she would be sleeping the whole night.
C. she knew how to protect herself from danger.
D. she would be out with her friends.
5. The idiom close shave means ....
A. a narrow escape.
B. a pleasant experience.
C. a dangerous situation.
D. an unforgettable memory.
6. Do you think Mrs. Tan is being overprotective? Why?

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2.2.2(a), 2.3.1(a)