Problems Module task: Writing a problem page for a magazine Unit 1 If I start after dinner, I'll finish it before I go to bed. Listening and vocabulary Listen and decide what Tony's problem is. Use the words in the box to help you. deal exam fail guitar instrument Tony is spending too much time playing the guitar, and he may fail his exams. All of Tony's friends can play musical instruments after class, but he has to study hard. Tony's parents want to stop him enjoying music, although they have made a deal with him before. Listen again and check (√) the true sentences. Tony's dad is worried that Tony spends too much time playing the guitar. Tony has failed an exam. Tony's mum wants Tony to stop playing the guitar. Tony plays music together with his friends. Tony's mum suggests that Tony should have guitar lessons. Tony's dad does not agree with Tony's mum's suggestion. Listen and read. Dad: Tony, you're playing the guitar again. Have you done your homework? Tony: No, not yet, but I haven't got much. If I start after dinner, I'll finish it before I go to bed. Anyway, you wanted me to learn an instrument. Dad: I want you to get into the habit of doing your homework as soon as you come home from school. If you start now, you'll finish it before dinner. Tony: Yes, but I need a rest from schoolwork. I also want to go to the library to do volunteer work. Dad: So you're not going to do your homework now? Tony: No, it isn't necessary to do it now. I'll do it later. Dad: That's a shame. I really don't think you should go to the library so much. Tony: Why not? I can work in the library and I'm also able to read books there. Dad: No deal, Tony. If you do all these other things instead of your homework, you won't have time to study. Tony: You mean you don't want me to help the community and increase my knowledge of the world? Dad: That's not the point. You should consider what the most important thing is. I don't want you to fail your exams. Tony: But... Dad: You can't do anything before you finish your homework. I'm sorry, but that's my last word. That's a shame. No deal. You mean… That's not the point.