Flatmates Episode 180
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This is Episode 180 of BBC’s audio soap opera “The Flatmates”.
1. What expression used means “noise”?
2. What expression used means “planning to do”?
Feel free to type your answers below (or ask any questions about Flatmates) at any time.
1. “Racket”
2. “Up to” (“What are you boys up to today?”)
Here is the full transcript:
Tim’s mum:Good morning Khalid!
Khalid: Morning Mrs Hunter. Thanks for inviting me to stay here.
Tim: We couldn’t have you staying another day in that dreadful hotel. Sleep well Khalid?
Khalid: I don’t know who said the countryside is quiet.
Tim: The birds can make quite a racket in the morning.
Mum: How do you like your eggs, Khalid?
Khalid: Scrambled please.
Tim: Oh, me too mum.
Mum: Coming right up. So what are you boys up to today?
Tim: I thought you’d like to give me a hand with the chores Khalid.
Khalid: Chores?
Tim: Well, where do you think these lovely eggs come from and the milk in your coffee?
Khalid: The supermarket?
Tim: Khalid! I think it’s time for you to…
Khalid: Pardon?