Unit 12

Life is full of the unexpected.

Learn how to narratepast events.

Do you ever be late for school?

What happened?

I overslept.

The bus was too crowded to get on.

There was an accident when I was on my way to school.

I forgot to take my schoolbag!

I left my schoolwork in my house! I had to go back and get it !

I thought it was Saturday, but in fact it was Friday!

So, don’t be late next time,

or the teacher will punishyou.

1a Look at the pictures. What happened to the girl?She woke up late.

She wanted to use the bathroom but someone was in the bathroom.

She ran to catch the bus.

The bus had just left.

She got to school and realized she had left her bag at home.

1b Listen to Mary talking about her morning. Complete the sentences.1. By the time I got up, my brother ______ had gotten in the shower. already ______ 2.By the time I got outside, the bus ______ had already ______ left . had 3.When I got to school, I realized I ______ ______ left my backpack at home.

1c Take turns being Mary. Look at the pictures above and talk about what happened this morning.A: What happened? B: I overslept. By the time I got up, my brother had already gotten in the shower. What happened next?