4 Work with a partner. Imagine that the story is being made into a film. Think about the questions below.
1 Who would you choose to play the parts of the main characters
(Eckels and the guide)? Ray Bradbury
2 What locations could be used for the setting in the past?
3 What would the poster look like?
The Sellers agreed (to deliver/ delivered) the first lot of goods in September. We are ready (to sign/ signing) the contract if you reduce the price by 3%.
They suggested (to discuss/ discussing) the terms of the credit agreement. I phoned Mr. Taylor after (to end/ sending) him an e-mail message. At out last meeting in September we discussed the possibility of (adapting/ to adapt) this system to your company’s requirements. They promised (placing/ to place) some new orders with our company next year. Kerr&Co would like (to modify/ modifying) their old model.
The manager asked Mr. Collins to finish the report as soon as possible.
Mr. King allowed his secretary to leave early if she liked.
They made us work hard on the training course.
The boss lets the staff have a break every hour.
The fall in demand has forced the plant to reduce its production.
I heard him talking to someone on the phone.
I saw Mr. Jenkins waiting for the Sales Manager.
Let me introduce to you the new head of the Research and Development Department.
I saw him arrive yesterday.