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C. Read the text and correct the sentences.

1. It hadn’t taken Dr Pombo long to create her AI programme.
2. Mr Marea works for Dr Pombo in the lab.
3. A message flashed up on the screen when Dr Pombo demonstrated her AI to the guests.
4. Mr Marea is happy as he can have dinner earlier than planned.
5. As the guests leave, Inma feels confident she can fix the programme.
6. Inma is able to show Mr Marea the programme before he leaves.

D. Find words in the text with a similar meaning.
1. a place where scientists carry out experiments
2. brand-new, inventive, creative

3. a device to make your voice louder
4. a type of computer you can easily take to different places
5. a funny comment or story
6. an analysis of how well your computer works
7. working, in action
8. a feeling of uncertainty

E. Complete the questions using the words in the boxes and discuss
with a partner.

don’t bother fire happens programme tense unfortunate

1. Why was Dr Pombo feeling at the start of the story?
2. Why does Mr Marea describe the situation as ?
3. How do you think Inma feels when Mr Marea says, “ ”?
4. Do you think Mr Marea might Inma? Why/Why not?

5. Why do you think the decided not run during
the demonstration?
6. What do you think next in the story?

F. Discuss with a partner.
1. When and why might you put a “Do not disturb” sign on your
bedroom door?
2. Have you ever found a new hobby by accident?
3. Have you ever been in an awkward situation when something
didn’t go as planned?
4. Have you ever been in trouble at school? What happened?

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