4000 Essential English Words 4 Unit 18: The School Play

Choose the right word for the given definition.

an underground room

Choose the right word for the given definition.

to think about something

Choose the right word for the given definition.

the written words of a play or film

Choose the right word for the given definition.

a group that sings

Choose the right word for the given definition.

in a fair way

Choose the right definition for the given word.

slam

Choose the right definition for the given word.

decline

Choose the right definition for the given word.

hermit

Choose the right definition for the given word.

leather

Choose the right definition for the given word.

barber

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The writer’s comic stories _____.

a. after hearing them sing in church

b. made him hard to understand

c. before buying a new car

d. some seats for this week’s show

e. always make me laugh

f. makes a great playroom

g. led up to the second-floor

h. slept in small cave

i. just before I left the house

j. right before coming home from work

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

Donna usually ran errands _____.

a. after hearing them sing in church

b. made him hard to understand

c. before buying a new car

d. some seats for this week’s show

e. always make me laugh

f. makes a great playroom

g. led up to the second-floor

h. slept in small cave

i. just before I left the house

j. right before coming home from work

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

I tried to reserve _____.

a. after hearing them sing in church

b. made him hard to understand

c. before buying a new car

d. some seats for this week’s show

e. always make me laugh

f. makes a great playroom

g. led up to the second-floor

h. slept in small cave

i. just before I left the house

j. right before coming home from work

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

She wanted to join the choir _____.

a. after hearing them sing in church

b. made him hard to understand

c. before buying a new car

d. some seats for this week’s show

e. always make me laugh

f. makes a great playroom

g. led up to the second-floor

h. slept in small cave

i. just before I left the house

j. right before coming home from work

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

A beautiful staircase _____.

a. after hearing them sing in church

b. made him hard to understand

c. before buying a new car

d. some seats for this week’s show

e. always make me laugh

f. makes a great playroom

g. led up to the second-floor

h. slept in small cave

i. just before I left the house

j. right before coming home from work

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The speaker’s strong accent _____.

a. after hearing them sing in church

b. made him hard to understand

c. before buying a new car

d. some seats for this week’s show

e. always make me laugh

f. makes a great playroom

g. led up to the second-floor

h. slept in small cave

i. just before I left the house

j. right before coming home from work

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

Roger pondered a long time _____.

a. after hearing them sing in church

b. made him hard to understand

c. before buying a new car

d. some seats for this week’s show

e. always make me laugh

f. makes a great playroom

g. led up to the second-floor

h. slept in small cave

i. just before I left the house

j. right before coming home from work

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The hermit _____.

a. after hearing them sing in church

b. made him hard to understand

c. before buying a new car

d. some seats for this week’s show

e. always make me laugh

f. makes a great playroom

g. led up to the second-floor

h. slept in small cave

i. just before I left the house

j. right before coming home from work

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

I remembered to make sure I had my gloves _____.

a. after hearing them sing in church

b. made him hard to understand

c. before buying a new car

d. some seats for this week’s show

e. always make me laugh

f. makes a great playroom

g. led up to the second-floor

h. slept in small cave

i. just before I left the house

j. right before coming home from work

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The large basement _____.

a. after hearing them sing in church

b. made him hard to understand

c. before buying a new car

d. some seats for this week’s show

e. always make me laugh

f. makes a great playroom

g. led up to the second-floor

h. slept in small cave

i. just before I left the house

j. right before coming home from work

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

I put some medicine in my eyes, _____.

a. because Tony spent a lot of time on the script

b. so he cleaned the leather couch

c. so I went to see the barber

d. so both were justly given medals

e. but she declined

f. so the homework was very complicated

g. it was completely blank

h. so he had to search for them for an hour

i. so I had to keep blinking them

j. so he left the room and slammed the door

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

The boy’s mom yelled at him for getting mud on the couch, _____.

a. because Tony spent a lot of time on the script

b. so he cleaned the leather couch

c. so I went to see the barber

d. so both were justly given medals

e. but she declined

f. so the homework was very complicated

g. it was completely blank

h. so he had to search for them for an hour

i. so I had to keep blinking them

j. so he left the room and slammed the door

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

He asked Sara to see the scary movie, _____.

a. because Tony spent a lot of time on the script

b. so he cleaned the leather couch

c. so I went to see the barber

d. so both were justly given medals

e. but she declined

f. so the homework was very complicated

g. it was completely blank

h. so he had to search for them for an hour

i. so I had to keep blinking them

j. so he left the room and slammed the door

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

He spent the period daydreaming. So when he turned in his test, _____.

a. because Tony spent a lot of time on the script

b. so he cleaned the leather couch

c. so I went to see the barber

d. so both were justly given medals

e. but she declined

f. so the homework was very complicated

g. it was completely blank

h. so he had to search for them for an hour

i. so I had to keep blinking them

j. so he left the room and slammed the door

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

The new play was great _____.

a. because Tony spent a lot of time on the script

b. so he cleaned the leather couch

c. so I went to see the barber

d. so both were justly given medals

e. but she declined

f. so the homework was very complicated

g. it was completely blank

h. so he had to search for them for an hour

i. so I had to keep blinking them

j. so he left the room and slammed the door

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

I didn’t pay attention in class, _____.

a. because Tony spent a lot of time on the script

b. so he cleaned the leather couch

c. so I went to see the barber

d. so both were justly given medals

e. but she declined

f. so the homework was very complicated

g. it was completely blank

h. so he had to search for them for an hour

i. so I had to keep blinking them

j. so he left the room and slammed the door

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

My hair was a mess, _____.

a. because Tony spent a lot of time on the script

b. so he cleaned the leather couch

c. so I went to see the barber

d. so both were justly given medals

e. but she declined

f. so the homework was very complicated

g. it was completely blank

h. so he had to search for them for an hour

i. so I had to keep blinking them

j. so he left the room and slammed the door

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

He couldn’t stand the sound of the music, _____.

a. because Tony spent a lot of time on the script

b. so he cleaned the leather couch

c. so I went to see the barber

d. so both were justly given medals

e. but she declined

f. so the homework was very complicated

g. it was completely blank

h. so he had to search for them for an hour

i. so I had to keep blinking them

j. so he left the room and slammed the door

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

Dean and Anne finished the race at the same time, _____.

a. because Tony spent a lot of time on the script

b. so he cleaned the leather couch

c. so I went to see the barber

d. so both were justly given medals

e. but she declined

f. so the homework was very complicated

g. it was completely blank

h. so he had to search for them for an hour

i. so I had to keep blinking them

j. so he left the room and slammed the door

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

He lost his glasses, _____.

a. because Tony spent a lot of time on the script

b. so he cleaned the leather couch

c. so I went to see the barber

d. so both were justly given medals

e. but she declined

f. so the homework was very complicated

g. it was completely blank

h. so he had to search for them for an hour

i. so I had to keep blinking them

j. so he left the room and slammed the door

THE SCHOOL PLAY

Peter was excited. Next week he was going to audition for the school play. Everybody knew he was a great actor. He was sure he would get the lead role.

Later, his friend Robby asked him, “Have you seen the script for the play?”

“Yes. The title is The Lost Glove—it’s a comic play,” replied Peter.

Robby said, “I want to play the part of the hermit because the hermit gets to talk with an accent!”

“I want the lead role of the barber. I didn’t know you liked acting. I thought you liked choir better,” said Peter.

“Acting is also a hobby of mine. Do you want to practice with me? The basement at my house is quiet. It’s perfect!” Robby replied.

“I don’t like practicing with others. It complicates the process for me,” said Peter.

Actually, Peter didn’t want to practice at all. The teacher would surely reserve the lead part for him. A few days later, Robby came to his house.

Robby said, “Do you want to practice the scene on the staircase? It’s the part where the migrant searches for a new job.”

Peter declined the invitation. “I can’t today. I need to do some errands.” Then he slammed the door. It was just an excuse. Peter didn’t want to help Robby.

On the day of the auditions, Peter wore his lucky leather jacket. He always got the best part when he wore it. The teacher told him to begin, but his mind was blank. He couldn’t remember the lines!

A week later, the teacher put a list of the parts on the wall. Peter read the list, looking for his name. He was shocked by what he saw. He blinked his eyes and looked again. He didn’t get the lead part—Robby did! Peter pondered the situation and came to the idea that Robby justly received the part. He earned it by practicing. Next time, Peter would practice, too.

The title of the script was The Big Barber.

THE SCHOOL PLAY

Peter was excited. Next week he was going to audition for the school play. Everybody knew he was a great actor. He was sure he would get the lead role.

Later, his friend Robby asked him, “Have you seen the script for the play?”

“Yes. The title is The Lost Glove—it’s a comic play,” replied Peter.

Robby said, “I want to play the part of the hermit because the hermit gets to talk with an accent!”

“I want the lead role of the barber. I didn’t know you liked acting. I thought you liked choir better,” said Peter.

“Acting is also a hobby of mine. Do you want to practice with me? The basement at my house is quiet. It’s perfect!” Robby replied.

“I don’t like practicing with others. It complicates the process for me,” said Peter.

Actually, Peter didn’t want to practice at all. The teacher would surely reserve the lead part for him. A few days later, Robby came to his house.

Robby said, “Do you want to practice the scene on the staircase? It’s the part where the migrant searches for a new job.”

Peter declined the invitation. “I can’t today. I need to do some errands.” Then he slammed the door. It was just an excuse. Peter didn’t want to help Robby.

On the day of the auditions, Peter wore his lucky leather jacket. He always got the best part when he wore it. The teacher told him to begin, but his mind was blank. He couldn’t remember the lines!

A week later, the teacher put a list of the parts on the wall. Peter read the list, looking for his name. He was shocked by what he saw. He blinked his eyes and looked again. He didn’t get the lead part—Robby did! Peter pondered the situation and came to the idea that Robby justly received the part. He earned it by practicing. Next time, Peter would practice, too.

Robby wanted the part of the hermit because he would get to talk with an accent.

THE SCHOOL PLAY

Peter was excited. Next week he was going to audition for the school play. Everybody knew he was a great actor. He was sure he would get the lead role.

Later, his friend Robby asked him, “Have you seen the script for the play?”

“Yes. The title is The Lost Glove—it’s a comic play,” replied Peter.

Robby said, “I want to play the part of the hermit because the hermit gets to talk with an accent!”

“I want the lead role of the barber. I didn’t know you liked acting. I thought you liked choir better,” said Peter.

“Acting is also a hobby of mine. Do you want to practice with me? The basement at my house is quiet. It’s perfect!” Robby replied.

“I don’t like practicing with others. It complicates the process for me,” said Peter.

Actually, Peter didn’t want to practice at all. The teacher would surely reserve the lead part for him. A few days later, Robby came to his house.

Robby said, “Do you want to practice the scene on the staircase? It’s the part where the migrant searches for a new job.”

Peter declined the invitation. “I can’t today. I need to do some errands.” Then he slammed the door. It was just an excuse. Peter didn’t want to help Robby.

On the day of the auditions, Peter wore his lucky leather jacket. He always got the best part when he wore it. The teacher told him to begin, but his mind was blank. He couldn’t remember the lines!

A week later, the teacher put a list of the parts on the wall. Peter read the list, looking for his name. He was shocked by what he saw. He blinked his eyes and looked again. He didn’t get the lead part—Robby did! Peter pondered the situation and came to the idea that Robby justly received the part. He earned it by practicing. Next time, Peter would practice, too.

Robby declined Peter’s offer to practice together.

THE SCHOOL PLAY

Peter was excited. Next week he was going to audition for the school play. Everybody knew he was a great actor. He was sure he would get the lead role.

Later, his friend Robby asked him, “Have you seen the script for the play?”

“Yes. The title is The Lost Glove—it’s a comic play,” replied Peter.

Robby said, “I want to play the part of the hermit because the hermit gets to talk with an accent!”

“I want the lead role of the barber. I didn’t know you liked acting. I thought you liked choir better,” said Peter.

“Acting is also a hobby of mine. Do you want to practice with me? The basement at my house is quiet. It’s perfect!” Robby replied.

“I don’t like practicing with others. It complicates the process for me,” said Peter.

Actually, Peter didn’t want to practice at all. The teacher would surely reserve the lead part for him. A few days later, Robby came to his house.

Robby said, “Do you want to practice the scene on the staircase? It’s the part where the migrant searches for a new job.”

Peter declined the invitation. “I can’t today. I need to do some errands.” Then he slammed the door. It was just an excuse. Peter didn’t want to help Robby.

On the day of the auditions, Peter wore his lucky leather jacket. He always got the best part when he wore it. The teacher told him to begin, but his mind was blank. He couldn’t remember the lines!

A week later, the teacher put a list of the parts on the wall. Peter read the list, looking for his name. He was shocked by what he saw. He blinked his eyes and looked again. He didn’t get the lead part—Robby did! Peter pondered the situation and came to the idea that Robby justly received the part. He earned it by practicing. Next time, Peter would practice, too.

The scene on the staircase was about the migrant searching for a new job.

THE SCHOOL PLAY

Peter was excited. Next week he was going to audition for the school play. Everybody knew he was a great actor. He was sure he would get the lead role.

Later, his friend Robby asked him, “Have you seen the script for the play?”

“Yes. The title is The Lost Glove—it’s a comic play,” replied Peter.

Robby said, “I want to play the part of the hermit because the hermit gets to talk with an accent!”

“I want the lead role of the barber. I didn’t know you liked acting. I thought you liked choir better,” said Peter.

“Acting is also a hobby of mine. Do you want to practice with me? The basement at my house is quiet. It’s perfect!” Robby replied.

“I don’t like practicing with others. It complicates the process for me,” said Peter.

Actually, Peter didn’t want to practice at all. The teacher would surely reserve the lead part for him. A few days later, Robby came to his house.

Robby said, “Do you want to practice the scene on the staircase? It’s the part where the migrant searches for a new job.”

Peter declined the invitation. “I can’t today. I need to do some errands.” Then he slammed the door. It was just an excuse. Peter didn’t want to help Robby.

On the day of the auditions, Peter wore his lucky leather jacket. He always got the best part when he wore it. The teacher told him to begin, but his mind was blank. He couldn’t remember the lines!

A week later, the teacher put a list of the parts on the wall. Peter read the list, looking for his name. He was shocked by what he saw. He blinked his eyes and looked again. He didn’t get the lead part—Robby did! Peter pondered the situation and came to the idea that Robby justly received the part. He earned it by practicing. Next time, Peter would practice, too.

Peter’s mind was blank during the audition.

THE SCHOOL PLAY

Peter was excited. Next week he was going to audition for the school play. Everybody knew he was a great actor. He was sure he would get the lead role.

Later, his friend Robby asked him, “Have you seen the script for the play?”

“Yes. The title is The Lost Glove—it’s a comic play,” replied Peter.

Robby said, “I want to play the part of the hermit because the hermit gets to talk with an accent!”

“I want the lead role of the barber. I didn’t know you liked acting. I thought you liked choir better,” said Peter.

“Acting is also a hobby of mine. Do you want to practice with me? The basement at my house is quiet. It’s perfect!” Robby replied.

“I don’t like practicing with others. It complicates the process for me,” said Peter.

Actually, Peter didn’t want to practice at all. The teacher would surely reserve the lead part for him. A few days later, Robby came to his house.

Robby said, “Do you want to practice the scene on the staircase? It’s the part where the migrant searches for a new job.”

Peter declined the invitation. “I can’t today. I need to do some errands.” Then he slammed the door. It was just an excuse. Peter didn’t want to help Robby.

On the day of the auditions, Peter wore his lucky leather jacket. He always got the best part when he wore it. The teacher told him to begin, but his mind was blank. He couldn’t remember the lines!

A week later, the teacher put a list of the parts on the wall. Peter read the list, looking for his name. He was shocked by what he saw. He blinked his eyes and looked again. He didn’t get the lead part—Robby did! Peter pondered the situation and came to the idea that Robby justly received the part. He earned it by practicing. Next time, Peter would practice, too.

Peter felt that Robby justly received the lead role.

THE SCHOOL PLAY

Peter was excited. Next week he was going to audition for the school play. Everybody knew he was a great actor. He was sure he would get the lead role.

Later, his friend Robby asked him, “Have you seen the script for the play?”

“Yes. The title is The Lost Glove—it’s a comic play,” replied Peter.

Robby said, “I want to play the part of the hermit because the hermit gets to talk with an accent!”

“I want the lead role of the barber. I didn’t know you liked acting. I thought you liked choir better,” said Peter.

“Acting is also a hobby of mine. Do you want to practice with me? The basement at my house is quiet. It’s perfect!” Robby replied.

“I don’t like practicing with others. It complicates the process for me,” said Peter.

Actually, Peter didn’t want to practice at all. The teacher would surely reserve the lead part for him. A few days later, Robby came to his house.

Robby said, “Do you want to practice the scene on the staircase? It’s the part where the migrant searches for a new job.”

Peter declined the invitation. “I can’t today. I need to do some errands.” Then he slammed the door. It was just an excuse. Peter didn’t want to help Robby.

On the day of the auditions, Peter wore his lucky leather jacket. He always got the best part when he wore it. The teacher told him to begin, but his mind was blank. He couldn’t remember the lines!

A week later, the teacher put a list of the parts on the wall. Peter read the list, looking for his name. He was shocked by what he saw. He blinked his eyes and looked again. He didn’t get the lead part—Robby did! Peter pondered the situation and came to the idea that Robby justly received the part. He earned it by practicing. Next time, Peter would practice, too.

Why did Peter decide not to practice?

THE SCHOOL PLAY

Peter was excited. Next week he was going to audition for the school play. Everybody knew he was a great actor. He was sure he would get the lead role.

Later, his friend Robby asked him, “Have you seen the script for the play?”

“Yes. The title is The Lost Glove—it’s a comic play,” replied Peter.

Robby said, “I want to play the part of the hermit because the hermit gets to talk with an accent!”

“I want the lead role of the barber. I didn’t know you liked acting. I thought you liked choir better,” said Peter.

“Acting is also a hobby of mine. Do you want to practice with me? The basement at my house is quiet. It’s perfect!” Robby replied.

“I don’t like practicing with others. It complicates the process for me,” said Peter.

Actually, Peter didn’t want to practice at all. The teacher would surely reserve the lead part for him. A few days later, Robby came to his house.

Robby said, “Do you want to practice the scene on the staircase? It’s the part where the migrant searches for a new job.”

Peter declined the invitation. “I can’t today. I need to do some errands.” Then he slammed the door. It was just an excuse. Peter didn’t want to help Robby.

On the day of the auditions, Peter wore his lucky leather jacket. He always got the best part when he wore it. The teacher told him to begin, but his mind was blank. He couldn’t remember the lines!

A week later, the teacher put a list of the parts on the wall. Peter read the list, looking for his name. He was shocked by what he saw. He blinked his eyes and looked again. He didn’t get the lead part—Robby did! Peter pondered the situation and came to the idea that Robby justly received the part. He earned it by practicing. Next time, Peter would practice, too.

Where did Robby suggest they practice together?

THE SCHOOL PLAY

Peter was excited. Next week he was going to audition for the school play. Everybody knew he was a great actor. He was sure he would get the lead role.

Later, his friend Robby asked him, “Have you seen the script for the play?”

“Yes. The title is The Lost Glove—it’s a comic play,” replied Peter.

Robby said, “I want to play the part of the hermit because the hermit gets to talk with an accent!”

“I want the lead role of the barber. I didn’t know you liked acting. I thought you liked choir better,” said Peter.

“Acting is also a hobby of mine. Do you want to practice with me? The basement at my house is quiet. It’s perfect!” Robby replied.

“I don’t like practicing with others. It complicates the process for me,” said Peter.

Actually, Peter didn’t want to practice at all. The teacher would surely reserve the lead part for him. A few days later, Robby came to his house.

Robby said, “Do you want to practice the scene on the staircase? It’s the part where the migrant searches for a new job.”

Peter declined the invitation. “I can’t today. I need to do some errands.” Then he slammed the door. It was just an excuse. Peter didn’t want to help Robby.

On the day of the auditions, Peter wore his lucky leather jacket. He always got the best part when he wore it. The teacher told him to begin, but his mind was blank. He couldn’t remember the lines!

A week later, the teacher put a list of the parts on the wall. Peter read the list, looking for his name. He was shocked by what he saw. He blinked his eyes and looked again. He didn’t get the lead part—Robby did! Peter pondered the situation and came to the idea that Robby justly received the part. He earned it by practicing. Next time, Peter would practice, too.

What was Peter’s first excuse for not practicing with Robby?

THE SCHOOL PLAY

Peter was excited. Next week he was going to audition for the school play. Everybody knew he was a great actor. He was sure he would get the lead role.

Later, his friend Robby asked him, “Have you seen the script for the play?”

“Yes. The title is The Lost Glove—it’s a comic play,” replied Peter.

Robby said, “I want to play the part of the hermit because the hermit gets to talk with an accent!”

“I want the lead role of the barber. I didn’t know you liked acting. I thought you liked choir better,” said Peter.

“Acting is also a hobby of mine. Do you want to practice with me? The basement at my house is quiet. It’s perfect!” Robby replied.

“I don’t like practicing with others. It complicates the process for me,” said Peter.

Actually, Peter didn’t want to practice at all. The teacher would surely reserve the lead part for him. A few days later, Robby came to his house.

Robby said, “Do you want to practice the scene on the staircase? It’s the part where the migrant searches for a new job.”

Peter declined the invitation. “I can’t today. I need to do some errands.” Then he slammed the door. It was just an excuse. Peter didn’t want to help Robby.

On the day of the auditions, Peter wore his lucky leather jacket. He always got the best part when he wore it. The teacher told him to begin, but his mind was blank. He couldn’t remember the lines!

A week later, the teacher put a list of the parts on the wall. Peter read the list, looking for his name. He was shocked by what he saw. He blinked his eyes and looked again. He didn’t get the lead part—Robby did! Peter pondered the situation and came to the idea that Robby justly received the part. He earned it by practicing. Next time, Peter would practice, too.

What kind of play were the boys auditioning for?