Ashlie: I am so excited about our first gig tonight. Thanks so much for helping with all the instruments.
Stephen: Oh, that’s OK. Where do you want this guitar?
Ashlie: Just put it over there. The others should be here soon. Look, it’s a poster for our gig tonight!
Stephen: Oh yeah, The Miss-Teries. I hope it goes well, I’m really sorry I can’t stay to watch.
Ashlie: You aren’t still mad at me, are you? For not being in the band?
Stephen: Of course not! I’ve got my own gig tonight.
Ashlie: Have you joined another band?
Stephen: Well, not exactly. I’ve got my own plans. I’m playing in Covent Garden later.
Ashlie: Wow! I’m really impressed.
Stephen: I told you I’m a fast learner!
Ashlie: Well, I am terrified. This will be our first time playing live. We’ve been practising really hard, but what if it all goes wrong on stage?
Stephen: I’m sure you’ll be great. And look, here come the rest of the girls.
Ashlie: Oh hi, girls! So are you ready for this?
Teri 1: Yes, it’s going to be great.
Teri 2: Look, we’d better get ready. We’ll be starting soon.
Ashlie: Yes, definitely.
Stephen: I’ve got to go, too. Why don’t you come and watch me play later?
Ashlie: Yeah, sure. We’d love to.
Stephen: All right. Goodbye and good luck!
Ashlie: Thanks. See you later. Come on, girls.
OK, girls. Let’s go and find our dressing room before the fans arrive. I hope they’ve remembered our flowers and champagne.
Teri 2: Ash, don’t be silly! We’re not pop stars yet.
Ashlie: Er, excuse me. Hi, I’m Ashlie from the Miss-Teries. Can you show us where our dressing room is, please?
Janitor: The who?
Ashlie: The Miss-Teries, we’re a band. We’re playing here tonight.
Janitor: Are you? Well that’s a mystery to me! Nobody tells me anything. I was just told to clear up. This place is a mess.
Ashlie: I bet real pop stars don’t have to deal with this. Come on. Let’s go this way.
Stephen: Excuse me. Ah. You can hear me. Oh. I can’t believe I’m talking to a statue. I’m Stephen Walker and I’m playing here. Do you know where I need to go? Of course. Any idea where my place is? Thank you.
Ashlie: Next time we’re going to get a proper dressing room – with flowers! Come on, girls. This is our big moment. Are we ready for this?
Teri 1: I think so.
Teri 2: Yeah!
Ashlie: Yeah! OK! Let’s do it.
Ashlie: Come on then, girlies. Let’s do this for the Miss-Teries! Right, let’s go! Ready?
Good evening, London! We’re the Miss-Teries!
Stephen: Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. And for my next song I will…
Ashlie: Hi, Stephen!
Stephen: Oh hi, Ashlie! How did your gig go?
Ashlie: Well, not as good as yours!
Stephen: Ah, here. Take this. Come and join in!
Ashlie: Thanks!
This is better than the big time!
Comments
So funny.So cute.
what a musicians!!!!!!!!1anyway i notice a expression that i didn't understand.
Janitor said: i was just told to clear up . is it a passive form?perhaps it is the same if he had said: they told me to clear up.
regards
Hello rosario70,
Yes, that's correct - it's a passive form, and the alternative you propose essentially means the same thing, though it specifies a subject where the passive construction does not.
Best wishes,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
It reminds me of one of Ghana beauty contests in 2004, I was.
It was Model of The Universe.
a reflection on the statue.
Thank you very much
hello, everyone!could someone explain me what 'This is better than the big time' means?
Hello anton81,
'The big time' here means being famous and successful. The suggestion, therefore, is that being in a small band which is not famous is more fun than being well-known.
Best wishes,
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
hi, Peter.Thanks for answering.By the way, I thought something like this but wanted confirmation.
Best wishes,
Anton
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