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Disturbance on the line - Episode 1

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    This is an after reading exercise for Helen Doron Teen Express students, Book 1 Episode 1
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  • What's the name of the teen boy in this episode
    Richard Smith
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  • What's the platform inspector's name?
    Onslow
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  • Were people helpful when Richard first cried for help?
    No, hardly anyone slowed down in their busy day.
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  • What fell onto the tracks according to Richard?
    A baby
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  • How did Richard feel in the chilly morning air?
    He was sweating. (r8. "His pale skin glistening with sweat)
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  • How old Richard think Onslow was?
    In his late 50's
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  • What was Richard wearing?
    "Teen uniform": denim trousers, black sweater and white trainers
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  • What was Onslow wearing?
    Platform inspector's uniform: white buttoned shirt, dark jacket with gold buttons and dark trousers
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  • Who said?: "D'ya hear me, lad? What the bloody 'ell is going on 'ere?"
    Onslow
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  • Who said: "I've dropped the baby. You have no idea...."
    Richard Smith
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  • How does the text describe Something, as a situation, relationship, or series of events, characterized by frequent abrupt and unpredictable change.
    A rollercoaster of events
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  • How does the text express this feeling? When time stands still, everything around you seems to stop
    Time seemed to stop (line 12)
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  • What does Richard compare Onslow's arms to.
    A rock anchoring him.
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  • Who ran onto the platform towards the end of the episode?
    Emergency personnel
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  • Where does this first episode of "Disturbance on the line" take place?
    On a railway station
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