Situation 15 Television News
Kevin's mother turns on the television to get ready to watch the news.Mom: Kevin, be quiet, the news is on.
Kevin: 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.
Mary: 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.
Mom: 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.
Kevin: Yeah, Mary, mom is right. It is important that we know about the world.Why are you so stupid?
Mary: Be quiet, Kevin. I'm a lot smarter than you are.
Kevin: No, you're not. You're just older, not smarter.
Mom: You are both smart. And you both have to be quiet.The news is on.
Mary: Okay, but can we watch something else later?
Mom: Yes. Now let's be quiet and watch the news.
Kevin: 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.
Mary: Shut up!
Mom: I said be quiet, both of you.
Kevin: I'm going. Bye, mom.
Mom: Bye, Kevin. Remember to be home by mid‐night.
Kevin: No, dad said I could come home at twelve‐thirty.
Mom: Well then, be home by twelve‐thirty. Your father and I will be waiting.
Kevin: I will. Bye again.