17. A Little Bit of Humour A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets A crow (sit) on a tree, doing nothing all day. A rabbit (ask) him,” Can I also (sit)
like you and (do) nothing all day long?” The crow (answer): “Sure, why not.” So, the
rabbit (sit) on the ground below the crow, and (rest). A fox (jump) on the rabbit and (eat)
it. Moral of the story: To be (sit) and (do) nothing, you must be (sit) very high up.
B. Change all direct speech in the story to make a reported dialogue A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when
they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, “I’ll
give each of you just one wish” “Me first! Me first!” says the admin. clerk. “I want to be
in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.” Poof! She’s gone. “Me
next! Me next!” says the sales rep. “I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with
my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.” Poof!
He’s gone. “OK, you’re up,” the Genie says to the manager. The manager says, “I want
those two back in the office after lunch.”
Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say.
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