NSC English FAL Short Stories 2: EXTRACT K

[Mr Willison calls Mr

Question

EXTRACT K

[Mr Willison calls Mr Granger.]

Mrs Granger fetched Mr Granger. Yes, he taught at the school. He was the right man. What could he do for Mr Willison?  
"It's about tonight's boxing tournament."  
"Sorry, what? The line's bad."  
"Tonight's boxing tournament."  
"Have you got the right person?"  
"Where?"  
"At the school, of course. He's representing the under-fifteens."  
There was a pause. "I'm not quite sure what mistake you're making,  
Mr Willison, but I think you've got hold of the wrong end of at least one  
stick. A hearty defense though! If Rob belongs to a boxing club it's  
certainly new to me, but in any case it can't be anything to do with the  
school. We don't go in for boxing."  
"Don't go in for it?"  
"We don't offer it. It's not in our curriculum."  
"Oh," said Mr Willison. "Oh, thank you. I must have -- well, thank you."  
"Not at all! I'm glad to answer any queries. Everything's all right, I trust?"  
"Oh yes," said Mr Willison, "yes, thanks. Everything's all right."  
He put down the telephone, hesitated, then turned and began slowly to  
climb the stairs.

EXTRACT K [Mr Willison calls Mr Granger.] Mrs Granger fetched Mr Granger - NSC English FAL - Question 6 - 2017 - Paper 2

Worked Solution & Example Answer:EXTRACT K [Mr Willison calls Mr Granger.] Mrs Granger fetched Mr Granger - NSC English FAL - Question 6 - 2017 - Paper 2

Mr Willison wishes to inform Mr Granger that Rob is ill and would not participate in the boxing tournament.

Mr Granger cannot hear Mr Willison because the line is unclear.

Mr Granger is confused as they do not have boxing at the school.

Rob is under tremendous pressure to perform well.

Rob pretends he is ill/have appendicitis.

Mrs Willison is protective.

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