• meditate [v] - think deeply for a period of time to relax
• cigars [n] - a type of rolled tobacco for smoking (like a cigarette)
• a Thai massage parlor [n] - a shop where someone can get a Thai massage
• incensed [adj] - very angry
• incense [n] - a stick that is burned to make a nice smell
• inner peace [exp] - a state of being mentally and spiritually calm and happy
• out of balance [exp] - unhappy / sad
• chant [v] - a repeated rhythmic phrase, usually shouted in a large group
• Merlot [n] - a type of red wine
• five minutes in [exp] - five minutes after the beginning
• elbow (someone) [v] - hit someone with your elbow
• artsy stuff [exp] - activities related to the arts (concerts, ballet, opera, art shows)
• a win-win situation [exp] - a situation in which both sides win
• cheesy bread [n] - bread covered in cheese
• an art opening [exp] - an art show or exhibit
• swoop in [phv] - move in quickly
• go south [exp] - not go well / fail
• invigorating [adj] - making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy
• secure [v] - buy
• box seats [n] - expensive seats in a box in a theater
• an aria [n] - a long song sung by one singer
• a soprano [n] - the highest of the four standard singing voices

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb, [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression

Oscar	Felix	Charlotte

• Oscar and Charlotte have been dating for a few months.
• Oscar and Felix are roommates.

1. What is Felix doing when Oscar and Charlotte enter?
   meditating
   stretching
   smoking cigars
   
   
2. What is Oscar prohibited from doing in the apartment?
   drinking
   burning incense
   smoking cigars
   
   
3. What does the apartment smell like?
   a Thai massage parlor
   a Thai restaurant
   a Thai smoking room
   
   
4. Why does the apartment smell that way?
   Felix was using massage oil.
   Felix was cooking.
   Felix was burning incense.
   
   
5. Why does Felix feel out of balance (feel bad)?
   He recently broke up with his girlfriend.
   He has been smoking.
   He can't sleep.
   
   
6. What did Charlotte do after her divorce?
   meditate and chant
   eat and drink a lot
   get a lot of massages
   
   
7. What did Oscar and Charlotte just come home from?
   a Shakespeare play
   a Harry Potter movie
   a basketball game
   
   
8. What did Oscar do during the performance?
   He watched a basketball game on his phone.
   He sent many texts to his friends.
   He fell asleep.
   
   
9. What does Charlotte want to do on Thursday night?
   Watch a game.
   See another play.
   Get a massage.
   
   
10. What does Oscar want to do on Thursday night?
    Watch a game.
    See another play.
    Get a massage.
    
    
11. What is Oscar's plan?
    Watch the game and then go to the play.
    Let Felix take Charlotte to the play.
    Watch the play with Felix and Charlotte.
    
    
12. What are the advantages of his plan?
    Oscar won't fall asleep during the performance.
    Oscar doesn't have to go.
    Felix loves going to plays.
    Charlotte likes hanging out with Felix.
    
    
13. What does Oscar plan to eat on Thursday?
    burgers and fries
    cheese and bread
    pizza and cheesy bread
    
    
14. What events did Felix and Charlotte go to together?
    a play
    an opera
    a ballet
    an art show
    
    
15. What did Felix buy tickets for?
    a play
    a movie
    a concert
    
    
16. How does Oscar feel about Felix taking Charlotte to many events?
    He is jealous.
    He is angry.
    He is happy.
    
    
17. What does "the boring five hours" refer to?
    Going to cultural events.
    Spending time with Charlotte.
    Having sex with Charlotte.
    
    
18. What does "the fun five minutes" refer to?
    Going to cultural events.
    Spending time with Charlotte.
    Having sex with Charlotte.
    
    

1. Why is Oscar not worried about Felix spending so much time with Charlotte?
2. Who do think is a better couple - Felix and Charlotte or Oscar and Charlotte?
3. Would you like to be in Oscar\'s situation? (Another man does all of the "boring" relationship things with his girlfriend)?
4. Would you (do you) trust your bestfriend to spend time with your girlfriend or boyfriend (husband or wife)?
5. Have you ever given away tickets to an event? Why did you give them away?
6. Have you ever been given free tickets to an event? Why did you give them away?
7. Which of these live events do you enjoy most - sports, pop/rock concert, play, ballet, orchaestra, speech? lecture? Put them in order from most to least?
8. What type of music do you most like to see live? And in what type of venue (concert hall, stadium, small club)?