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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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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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