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5b              We’re only human









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                     A. Look at the pictures. What do you think happened to these people? Read and check your answers.



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                   embarrassing moments!





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                                t the wall.  .
                                h
                                Daryl, Birmingham
                Shades of Shame
                       Blushing Rose                    Bright red                    Bag over your head and hide under the table
             B. Read the texts again and write R for Rosie, J for Jess or D for Daryl for the statements below.
             1. It took me a while to realise what happened.      4. I wanted to get away but I couldn’t.
             2. I was trying to get someone’s attention.          5. I was angry with the way the others reacted.
             3. I enjoyed what happened as much as the others.    6. I was showing off when the accident happened.
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