Cover of the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 4

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 4 - Communication 1 for the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1 with authors M. Spiazzi, M. Tavella, M. Layton, E. Fiordiliso from Zanichelli

Question

Answer the questions about the dialogue.

Answer

  1. Stuart is looking tired because he stayed up late for a family party that went on into the small hours.
  2. During the week the dad was away on a business trip, the family organized a surprise party for his 50th birthday, contacting relatives and friends.
  3. The dad reacted positively to the surprise; he loved it when he arrived home to find the house full of people, decorations, balloons, and a banner saying 'Happy 50th birthday.'
  4. At the party, they gave a huge cheer, presented dad with a beautiful cake with candles, and celebrated together.
  5. The only problem was that they forgot to get dad a present, but they realized the party itself was an impressive present.