Situation 15:

Television News(Kevin’s mother turns on the television to

get ready to watch the news.)

Kevin, be quiet the news is on.

Okay.(Kevin sits down on the sofa next to his

mother. Just then,Kevin’s sister, Mary,comes home.

She comes into the living room and

watches the news too.)

Mom, I don’t know why you like the news.It’s the same every

day.Every day there is some crime, fire, and

floods.There is never any good news.

Mary, be quiet.I’m trying to watch this.I know there is some

bad news,but it is important that we know what is

happening in the world.

Yeah, Mary, mom is right.It is important that

we know about the world.

Why are you so stupid?

Be quiet, Kevin.I’m a lot smarter than you are.

No you’re not.You’re just older,not smarter.

You are both smart And you both have to

be quiet; the news is on.

Okay,but can we watch something else later?

Yes. Now let’s be quiet and watch the news.

Don’t worry about me mom.I won’t be here.

I’ll be at the game and the party.But Mary won’t;

she’s too ugly.

Shut up.

I said be quiet,both of you.

I’m going.Bye mom.

Bye, Kevin.Remember to be home by midnight.

No,dad said I could come home at twelve-thrity.

Well then, be home by twelve-thirty.

Your father and I will be waiting.

I will.Bye again.