A Room in a Day with Cedric Burton

It’s quarter past three and I’ve got a text

from Ariel. They’re getting on the train,
so we’ve only got an hour. Joel’s putting
the new carpet on the floor. Ana and I
are putting up the new curtains.

Now, it’s four o’clock and we’re putting

the furniture in the room. We’re keeping
It’s Thursday morning and I’m Cedric the old bed and the pictures, but there are
Burton. I’m waiting near a house with my new wardrobes, bedside tables, a big
two assistants, Joel and Ana. Teresa and mirror and an armchair.
Ariel Paxton live in the house, and Teresa
wants a new bedroom. Her husband, It’s quarter past four. The car is outside
Ariel, is taking her to London for the day, the house and we’re waiting for Teresa
so we’ve got seven hours to give Teresa and Ariel. They’re coming upstairs now.
her new bedroom. Teresa doesn’t know
anything about it.
Oh, I don’t believe
It’s quarter past nine. Joel and I are it! What a surprise!
taking all the furniture out of the It’s beautiful!
bedroom. Ana is taking down the
pictures, the mirror, and the curtains.

Now, it’s half past ten and we’re having a

rest and a cup of coffee. Joel isn’t having
a rest. He’s painting the ceiling Great! She likes
it!
It’s half past twelve. I’m painting the
walls. Teresa’s favorite color is blue.
Joel and Ana are putting the new furniture
together.

1. Comprehension Practice: Are the statement true (T) or false (F)?

1. The presenter is Cedric Burton.

2. He lives in the house.
3. Teresa wants a new living room.
4. Ariel ate Teresa are going to London for the day.
5. There’s a new bed in the bedroom.
6. Teresa doesn’t like the new bedroom.

2. What is Cedric doing at these times?

1. At 9:15, he’s ______________________________________
2. At 10:30, _________________________________________
3. At 12:30, _________________________________________
4. At 3:15, __________________________________________
5. At 4:00, __________________________________________
6. At 4:15, __________________________________________
3. Speaking: Describe your ideal room.

In my ideal room, there’s _______________________________________

(furniture)
The walls, the floor, and the curtains are __________________ (color)
On the walls, there’s / are _________________________ (pictures, mirror & etc.)
On the desk, there’s / are __________________________ (computer, TV, & etc.)

4. Share: In class read what you wrote. Be ready to answer questions from
your classmates.