Dialogue: The exam

Declan is in an exam hall. He’s about to do an exam.
Ms Harsh is invigilating. [Listen once. Then, complete the text with the correct words.]

H=Ms Harsh D=Declan S=Student

H: Now, come in quickly and sit down quietly. Do NOT turn over your exam papers until I tell you to do so. Remember to write your name clearly at the top of the paper, and make sure you read the questions carefully. You may now turn over your exam papers. You have two hours to complete it.

D: Excuse me!

H: Shush! You can’t shout like that!

D: Sorry! Excuse me.

H: What’s wrong?

D: Can I open the (1) window, please?

H: I’ll do it.

D: [coughing] Excuse me! [whispering] Hello?

H: What?

D: Can I sharpen my pencil?

H: Yes, but do it (2) quietly. [He starts sharpening his pencil.] What are you doing?

D: You said I could sharpen my pencil.

H: You can’t use an electric sharpener. Give it to me. [His pencils fall to the ground.]

D: Do you mind if I pick up the (3) pencils?

H: Just do it quickly!

D: Excuse me! Excuse me!

H: What is it now?

D: I’m thirsty. Can I get a (4) drink?

H: No! [He opens a can of drink.] What was that noise?

D: Nothing!

H: Is that a can of (5) Coke?

D: Yes, would you like some?

H: You can’t drink that in here. Give it to me!

D: Can I go to the (6) toilet, please?

H: No!

D: But I’ve got to go.

H: Well you can’t. [His mobile phone starts ringing.] What’s that?

D: My (7) phone. Do you mind if I get it?

H: Yes, I do.

D: Actually, I’d better get it. “Hi, yeah, it’s me. I’m in an exam. We’re just about to…”

H: You can’t make phone calls in an (8) exam. I’m confiscating the phone.

D: You can’t take my phone!

H: Oh, yes, I can.

D: Oh, no, you can’t.

H: Oh, yes, I can.

S: SHUSH!!!!! Do you mind keeping the (9) noise down! We’re trying to do an exam in here!