V Make a list of rules for a sportsman using modal verbs should/shouldn’t, must mustn’t, have to/don’t have to, can/can’t in the appropriate form.
DISCUSSION TASKS
I Answer the following questions.
1. Where was the sports ground situated?
2. What kinds of sports did Tommy do there?
3. Did he play at the sports ground alone?
4. Why was playing tennis with his father not their regular practice?
5. Which game did Tommy like to play more?
6. Why did Tommy’s father want the boy to play more tennis?
7. Did Tommy share his dad’s views? Did the boy want the same?
8. Under what circumstances would Tommy be allowed to go to the football match?
9. Under what circumstances would Tommy’s father be able to go to the match with Tommy?
10. Why did they have to interrupt the game?
11. What hurt Tommy?
12. What was his father’s first reaction to his son’s complaint?
13. What did Tommy’s dad say about a man’s behaviour? What should he do?
14. Where did they have to go in the end?
II Complete the following tasks:
1. Make a list of rules for Tommy to follow, taking into account his parents’ views. Use modal verbs.
2. Tell about the rules which you would/would not follow. Explain why. 3. Write a list of your own rules, if any.
TALKING POINTS
I Answer the following questions.
1. Do you like to do sports?
2. What is your favourite winter/summer kind of sport?
3. Where do you usually do sport?
4. Would you prefer team or individual kinds of sport? Why?
5. What makes a good sportsman?
II Tell about a well-known sportsman or a sportswoman.
III Describe the rules of a sport game using modal verbs.
CHAPTER 8
Doctor Sam
Doctor Sam was always polite and friendly.
Tom liked to talk to him, because the man treated him like an adult and joked a lot. Tommy had a good sense of humour, so he and the doctor were on the same wavelength.
The kid was quite rarely ill. Nevertheless, his mum called for the doctor each time when she heard her son coughing a little or sneezing.
“Oh, Tommy, my little boy, how are you feeling?”
“I’m fine, mum.”
“I see, your cheeks are so red… You probably have a fever!
Do you have a headache, dear?”
“Nope, I feel good.”
“Let me look at your throat. Do you have a sore throat, boy?”
“Not at all!”
Next morning she asked, “Tom, why are you so pale? Did you sleep well, honey?”
“Yes, mum.”
“You look really exhausted. I’ll have to call Doctor Sam. I want him to make sure that you are all right.”
When the doctor came and examined the boy, he assured her that her son was absolutely healthy. Then they talked about some incredible scientific discoveries or space laws. Doctor Sam could answer almost every question that Tom asked him.
“How do you know how to treat a person for a serious illness?”
“I’ve studied medicine for many years. My experience and every day practice helps me to diagnose correctly, and I do all my best for my patients…
However, Tommy, the main thing is to find your cup of tea and follow your calling7. Then you’ll be able to become a great professional.
By the way, what job would you like to do in the future?”
“My mum wants me to become an economist.”
“Well, What do you think about it?”
“I’m not sure.”
“What would you choose as your occupation?”
“Hm, my dad says that I’m good at sport…”
“You know, Tommy, I mean something different.
Who would you like to become? You!
A firefighter, a dentist, a lawyer, a teacher, a scientist, a taxi driver, a vet, a hairdresser, a writer, an engineer?! You see?”
“I don’t know…”
This time when Tommy entered the clinic, Doctor Sam met him at the door and invited to his consulting room.