Death's Lines

Reading Comprehension - English Language

(Everyone turns.)

Gillian: Who are you?

Zoe: Do you have brains?

(Ad-libbed responses: “Fair enough,” “Good idea,” “Safer that way,” etc.)

William: De’Ath? Don’t you mean Death?

Gillian: Murder? Hang on, why aren’t you scared of us? Boo!

Bella: Slightly? We’re dead, and you’re having a chat like it’s tea time!

Winnie: Zoe likes open minds too—different reason though.

Malcolm: Of course I am!

Bella: (Fake sobbing.) Oh, Victor! My darling! Who could do this to you?

Winnie: Ernest.

Gillian: (Hands De’Ath the card.)

Bella: Don’t forget Patti.

Zoe: Patti the Poltergeist.

Malcolm: Well, technically, we all did.

William: Wait. You said murder? You can’t mean this is murder!

Bella: Oh, must this take long? If Victor—or Ernest or whatever—stays dead, I’ll need a new potential husband. They’re all dressed so splendidly… clearly wealthy enough to keep me in the manner I deserve.

Zoe: Basingstoke?

Gillian: True. I became a ghost immediately after dying. Didn’t even have time to dry off.

Winnie: Unless the CCTV shows nothing, it’s unclear who did it.

(A beat.)

Zoe: Oh, shame—I wanted to watch this on YouBoo.

Malcolm: Zoe, you don’t need to watch—you’re here.

Winnie: Just a minute, Inspector. If one of us is nicked, how do you punish a ghost?

Gillian: Why me?

Winnie: Because you’re easiest to imagine not being there.

Zoe: What? No! I done nothing.

Bella: That’s just how she talks, Inspector. She don’t know no different.

De’Ath: So one or more of you is responsible for the deaths of Professor Ernest Jones and Patti the Poltergeist. I intend to find out who!

Zoe: And then what?

De’Ath: Then the guilty will face consequences.

Malcolm: Consequences! Missed that one.

Zoe: (To Gillian) What did he say?

Gillian: You’ll be nicked.

Zoe: But I didn’t do nothing!

(All groan.)

Gillian: Life? Are you sure?

Zoe: We’re already dead… haha.

Malcolm: A week in Basingstoke?

Gillian: (To audience.) We have a murder to solve. So, ladies and gentlemen, let us see if we can, between us, solve these crimes, as we open up the floor to questions from the audience.

(Audience questions – see production notes.)

Scene 2 – The Reveal

Winnie: Her real name was Sharon.

Zoe: Sharon?

Winnie: Yes, she told me while I was doing her hair before we came out tonight.

William: She didn’t have any ingredients for potions.

Bella: Oh, well surmised, Inspector! Bravo!

Malcolm: (To Gillian) So we can go?

Zoe: What? Me? No! I liked Patti. She was my friend.

Malcolm: That doesn’t sound like Zoe. She only pulls hair off if she’s going to eat their… B-R-A-I-N-S.

William: Real wine!

Winnie: What? Me? No, don’t be silly. Why would I want to kill Victor? And why would I want to kill Patti? I helped her get ready for tonight, for goodness’ sake. I helped her with her hair!

William: So that’s why you wanted me to spend time with Patti! You wanted her sneezes to use in your spells! She and Gillian are the only ones who are officially spooks!

Winnie: Yes, yes, OK. I stabbed him, but I didn’t know then he wasn’t a vampire. He accused me of shoddy spells.

Zoe: Is that near Cognito?

Bella: Yes Zoe, yes, it is. Just down the road.

Gillian: Look, Inspector – Victor, or Ernest, whoever he was, must have known the risks when he came to live with us. Anyone could have found out at any time he wasn’t a vampire. It wouldn’t have taken a genius.

William: Keeping up standards, Winnie, good girl.

Malcolm: Zoe, I’m sorry to say, the house belonged to Victor, I think we’re all going to have to move to… (braces himself) Basingstoke!

(All except De’Ath.) Nooooooo!

(Curtain.)

Sales

  • English Language
  • 11th grade

Sales

Vocabulary - English Language

Task 1. 

Match the sales terms with their definitions:

  1.  
  2. 1. Prospect
  3. 2. Close the deal
  4. 3. Upsell
  5. 4. Cross‑sell
  6. 5. Objection
  7. 6. Follow‑up
  8. 7. Pipeline

      A. A potential customer who has shown interest in your product.
B. The process of moving a potential customer through the sales stages.
C. A person or company that might become a customer.
D. To finalize a sale and get the customer’s agreement.
E. A customer’s concern or reason for not buying.
F. To sell an additional, related product to an existing customer.
G. To offer a higher‑end version of the product the customer is considering.
H. Contacting a customer after the initial interaction to check satisfaction or offer more.

 

Task 2. Handling Objections 

You are a sales manager at a tech store. Your customer has the following objections. Respond politely and persuasively (2–3 sentences per reply). Use phrases like:

 

I understand your concern…

That’s a great question…

Let me explain how…

Actually, this feature helps you…

 

This laptop is too expensive. I can find a cheaper one online.
Your reply: _________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

I’m not sure this software will work with my current system»
Your reply: _________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

I need more time to think about it
Your reply: _________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

 

Task 3. Writing: Sales Email 

Task. Write a short sales email (80-100 words) to a potential

client. Use the template below and include:

1) a clear subject line

2) a greeting.

3) 1–2 sentences about your product/service

4) 1 benefit for the client.

5) call to action (e.g., «Let’s schedule a call…»).

6) A polite closing.

Template:

Subject: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Dear (Client’s Name),

__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________

I believe this solution will help you ______________________________________.

Would you be available for a quick call next week to discuss 

further?

Best regards,
(Your Name)
(Your Position)

 

Task 4. Discussion Questions 

Answer 2 of the following questions in 2–3 sentences. 

Use professional vocabulary from Part 1.

  1.  
  2. What are the most important qualities of a successful salesperson? Why?
  3. How can technology (e.g., CRM systems) improve the sales process?
  4. Why is follow‑up important after closing a deal?

Your answers:

  1. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
  2. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
  3. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Evaluation Criteria:

Vocabulary: Accurate use of sales terms (Task 1, 4).

Communication: Polite, persuasive language (Task 2, 3).

Structure: Clear organization in writing (Task 3).

Fluency: Logical, concise answers (Task 4).

 

Hobbies

Vocabulary - English Language

Worksheet: Hobbies (Grade 9) Based on the video: [Link to the video](https://vkvideo.ru/video-93166146_456240674?t=1m9s) --- #### Task 1: Open-ended Question 1. What is the main idea of the video? Explain in 2-3 sentences. --- #### Task 2: Short Answer 2. According to the video, why are hobbies important for teenagers? 3. Name three hobbies mentioned in the video. --- #### Task 3: Drag and Drop (Fill in the Blanks) 4. Complete the sentences by dragging the correct words into the gaps: - Hobbies help teenagers to __ their creativity. (develop / lose / ignore) - Engaging in hobbies can reduce __ and improve mental health. (boredom / stress / happiness) - Some hobbies, like __, can even lead to future career opportunities. (gaming / painting / sleeping) --- #### Task 4: Matching 5. Match the hobby with its benefit: - a. Playing sports - b. Reading books - c. Learning a musical instrument - d. Drawing or painting 1. Improves focus and patience 2. Enhances physical fitness 3. Boosts creativity and self-expression 4. Expands knowledge and vocabulary --- #### Task 5: Choose the Correct Word/Phrase 6. Select the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence: - Hobbies are a great way to __ your free time. (waste / spend / ignore) - The video suggests that hobbies can help teenagers to __ new skills. (forget / develop / lose) - According to the video, hobbies are not just for fun but also for __. (stress / learning / sleeping) --- #### Task 6: Multiple Choice (Single Correct Answer) 7. What is one benefit of having a hobby, as mentioned in the video? a) It makes you tired b) It helps you relax and unwind c) It increases your workload d) It makes you less creative --- #### Task 7: Multiple Choice (Multiple Correct Answers) 8. Which of the following are true about hobbies, according to the video? (Choose all that apply) a) Hobbies can improve mental health b) Hobbies are a waste of time c) Hobbies can help you discover new interests d) Hobbies are only for adults --- #### Task 8: Reflection 9. What hobby would you like to try after watching the video? Why? --- Answer Key: 1. (Sample answer) The video emphasizes the importance of hobbies for teenagers, highlighting their benefits for mental health, creativity, and skill development. 2. Hobbies are important for teenagers because they help reduce stress, develop creativity, and provide opportunities to learn new skills. 3. (Sample answers) Playing sports, reading books, learning a musical instrument. 4. develop, stress, painting. 5. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3. 6. spend, develop, learning. 7. b) It helps you relax and unwind. 8. a) Hobbies can improve mental health, c) Hobbies can help you discover new interests. 9. (Personal reflection, no fixed answer).

Hobbies

Vocabulary - English Language

Worksheet: Hobbies (Grade 9) Based on the video: [Link to the video](https://vkvideo.ru/video-93166146_456240674?t=1m9s) --- #### Task 1: Open-ended Question 1. What is the main idea of the video? Explain in 2-3 sentences. --- #### Task 2: Short Answer 2. According to the video, why are hobbies important for teenagers? 3. Name three hobbies mentioned in the video. --- #### Task 3: Drag and Drop (Fill in the Blanks) 4. Complete the sentences by dragging the correct words into the gaps: - Hobbies help teenagers to __ their creativity. (develop / lose / ignore) - Engaging in hobbies can reduce __ and improve mental health. (boredom / stress / happiness) - Some hobbies, like __, can even lead to future career opportunities. (gaming / painting / sleeping) --- #### Task 4: Matching 5. Match the hobby with its benefit: - a. Playing sports - b. Reading books - c. Learning a musical instrument - d. Drawing or painting 1. Improves focus and patience 2. Enhances physical fitness 3. Boosts creativity and self-expression 4. Expands knowledge and vocabulary --- #### Task 5: Choose the Correct Word/Phrase 6. Select the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence: - Hobbies are a great way to __ your free time. (waste / spend / ignore) - The video suggests that hobbies can help teenagers to __ new skills. (forget / develop / lose) - According to the video, hobbies are not just for fun but also for __. (stress / learning / sleeping) --- #### Task 6: Multiple Choice (Single Correct Answer) 7. What is one benefit of having a hobby, as mentioned in the video? a) It makes you tired b) It helps you relax and unwind c) It increases your workload d) It makes you less creative --- #### Task 7: Multiple Choice (Multiple Correct Answers) 8. Which of the following are true about hobbies, according to the video? (Choose all that apply) a) Hobbies can improve mental health b) Hobbies are a waste of time c) Hobbies can help you discover new interests d) Hobbies are only for adults --- #### Task 8: Reflection 9. What hobby would you like to try after watching the video? Why? --- Answer Key: 1. (Sample answer) The video emphasizes the importance of hobbies for teenagers, highlighting their benefits for mental health, creativity, and skill development. 2. Hobbies are important for teenagers because they help reduce stress, develop creativity, and provide opportunities to learn new skills. 3. (Sample answers) Playing sports, reading books, learning a musical instrument. 4. develop, stress, painting. 5. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3. 6. spend, develop, learning. 7. b) It helps you relax and unwind. 8. a) Hobbies can improve mental health, c) Hobbies can help you discover new interests. 9. (Personal reflection, no fixed answer).

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