Read the story and choose the correct answers. Lucy and Matt’s mum is a doctor. The children and their dad were at home last Monday evening when Mum phoned. She said, ‘I have to do some more work here at the (a) . Ask Dad to make your dinner.’ ‘Oh no!’ said Matt. ‘Dad can’t (b) !’
The family looked for some food in the kitchen cupboards. They found some onions, potatoes and carrots. ‘What can we make with these?’ asked Matt. ‘I’m very (c) !’ Then Lucy said, ‘I know! We can make soup.’ Matt was not happy. He said, ‘I don’t like soup. I want pasta and meatballs!’ ‘Sorry, Matt,’ Dad said. ‘We haven’t got any pasta or meatballs. We only have these (d) to eat for dinner.’
Lucy and Dad made the soup. Then the three of them sat down and started eating. Lucy asked Matt, ‘So, what do you think?’ ‘It’s fantastic! I love it!’ Matt answered. ‘Can I have another (e) of soup, please?’ And they all laughed.