| CHAPTER 1: A surprise for Dad |
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It was the school holiday. Dan was at home and he was bored.
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The phone rang. Dan’s mum answered it.
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When she put it down, she looked worried.
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| Dan’s dad said, “Who was that?” |
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“It was Aunt Rose,” said Mum. “She can’t look after Dan today
because she’s got a cold.”
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“Can’t you look after Dan?” Dad asked.
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“Not today. Grandad is coming out of the hospital this morning.
I’m going to take him home.”
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“Can I come with you?” Dan asked.
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“Not today,” said Mum. “Grandad needs peace and quiet. Perhaps you
can see him tomorrow.”
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Mum looked at Dad and said, “Can you look after Dan?”
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Dan’s dad was the manager of a big hotel.
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“Please, Dad!” Dan exclaimed, excited. “Take me to work with you!
I’d love to help.”
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“Yes, let him help you,” said Mum.
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| “But what can he do?” Dad asked. |
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“Oh, he can help tidy up,” said Mum. “And he can wash up.”
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| “Yes, I can do that,” said Dan. |
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“He can polish and use the vacuum cleaner,” Mum added.
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| “Yes, I can do that too.” |
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Dad smiled at Dan. “Okay, you can come to the hotel with me,” he
said.
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| Dan was very pleased. |
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Mum got ready to leave. “I’ll see you this evening, Dan,” she
said. “Behave yourself today. And try to help your dad.”
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“I always try to help,” said Dan with a grin.
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“I remember the last time you tried to help,” said Dad. “You spilt
cooking oil all over the kitchen floor.
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“That was an accident.” said Dan. “It won’t happen today.”
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“I hope not!” said Dad. “Now, are you ready? It’s time to go to
work.”
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Dan waved to Mum. “Tell Grandad I’ll see him soon,” he said.
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Then Dan and Dad got into the car and drove to the hotel.
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When they reached the hotel, everybody smiled at Dan and his dad.
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They went into Dad’s office. Dan sat in a big armchair.
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“Sit there quietly,” Dad said. “I’ll go and see what’s happening
in the hotel. Will you be all right?”
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“Yes, thank you, Dad,” said Dan. “I’ll read my book.”
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| “I won’t be long,” said Dad. |
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Dan read his book. Then he drew a picture. Then he played a
computer game.
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At last, Dad came back. “Is everything OK?” he said.
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“Fine,” said Dan. “But I don’t want to sit here all day. I want to
help you.”
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| There was a knock at the door. |
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| “Come in,” said Dad. |
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The chef came in. He was holding a menu.
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“Good morning,” he said. He gave the menu to Dad. “This is what
we’re cooking for lunch today.”
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Dan looked at the menu. “Oh, spaghetti and meatballs!” he
exclaimed. “Great! That’s my favourite!”
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| “It’s mine, too!” said the chef. |
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“Dad,” said Dan, “can I help the chef in the kitchen?”
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“Can Dan help?” Dad asked the chef.
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The chef looked worried. He remembered the last time Dan helped in
the kitchen.
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Then he smiled and said, “Yes, he can help tidy up the storeroom.”
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“OK,” said Dad. “But remember, Dan - be careful!”
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| Listen 5 times |
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