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5. She hadn't got far when she heard
a) a splash of water; b) a whistle;
c) a shout.
6. She saw the gentleman
a) wearing only some trousers;
b) wearing only some glasses;
c) wearing only a towel.

7.G.B. SHOW IN A RESTAURANT

George Bernard Shaw was having lunch in a small
restaurant in London. While he was trying to clear his plate a band
was playing, or should one say, making a dreadful noise. G. B.
Shaw never liked garish musical rubbish, but this was just about
the limit. The noise was really deafening and Shaw felt he could
hardly put up with it any longer. He was just about to signal a
waiter and pay the bill, when the band stopped playing. The
conductor looked around the room, saw the great writer, recog-
nized him, went up to him and said with a smile:
«Would you like the band to play something special for
YOU, Sir?» The answer came instantly:
«Of course, I’d like you to play chess!»

Comprehension Quiz

I. Say which of the following statements are false and
which are true. Correct the false statements to make them
true.

1. G.B. Show was having lunch.
2. A band was playing lovely.
3. G.B. Show was fond of garish music.
4. He could hardly put up with it.
5. The conductor didn’t recognize the writer.
6. The writer wanted to play a game of chess.

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