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Charles Dickens's Hard Times: This presentataion consists of Intro, characters, critics, and Era's history. And Industerial revolution and its deep impact over lower class masses. This work is been done as a semester or term projects.
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A Christmas Carol resources for scheme of work: 155 slides of GCSE level lesson resources and activities, many of which are printable worksheets and analysis, focusing on character, themes, symbolism etc.
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Charles Dickens's Hard Times: This presentataion consists of Intro, characters, critics, and Era's history. And Industerial revolution and its deep impact over lower class masses. This work is been done as a semester or term projects.
A Christmas Carol - GCSE lesson resources and activitiesstebbett
A Christmas Carol resources for scheme of work: 155 slides of GCSE level lesson resources and activities, many of which are printable worksheets and analysis, focusing on character, themes, symbolism etc.
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Writing The Science Fiction Film: Where do you get your ideas from?robgrant
The lazy way of coming up with science fiction film ideas is to take any an existing movie title and add ..in space! to it. Like High Noon ..in space! (Outland) or Jaws ..in space! (Alien). It’s become a tried and trusted method, but while it has led to the occasional classic - no-one is going to argue against Alien being a sci-fi classic - there are a lot more films in the mediocre pile.
So where do we find new ideas ripe for science fiction?
Well as you might expect they’re all around you, all you have to do is start looking, but it requires that you leave your SF prejudices at the door and open your eyes to the wider world of sci-fi storytelling.
This workshop looks at sources of new ideas, basic tools to gather and store them, explores exercises for taking an idea and turning it into a story and we’ll actually take an idea and break a story with the audience in the room.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
2024.03.23 What do successful readers do - Sandy Millin for PARK.pptxSandy Millin
What do successful readers do?
As teachers, we’re often guilty of testing our students’ reading abilities through comprehension questions, without actually supporting them to become better readers. But where should we start? How can you move beyond a comprehension focus and help students to become the best readers of English that they can be? What might be stopping them from developing? In this webinar, I’ll aim to answer all of these questions, by looking at what good readers do and demonstrating how to support students to build those skills for themselves.
Presented at the 30th PARK conference, Brno, Czechia
2024.03.16 How to write better quality materials for your learners ELTABB San...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/eltabb2024
If you’re anything like me, you’ve produced a lot of materials for your learners, whether that’s a worksheet, a PowerPoint presentation, or a video. You’ve also had very little training in materials writing, and have learnt what you know by trial and error, with the occasional bit of feedback from learners, other teachers or maybe even an editor.
This is why I put together a competency framework specifically dedicated to materials writing for language learning. In this session, we’ll look at what the framework is and how you can use it to produce better quality materials for your learners.
2024.02.09 Introducing a competency framework for language learning materials...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/educast2024
A competency framework sets out the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to do a job successfully. Frameworks exist for ELT teachers, trainers and managers, but not for materials writing. Inspired by Denise Santos’ IATEFL 2022 talk, I created one for my MA dissertation. I will share what it is, how I created it, and how you can use it.
2024.01.19 How Girlguiding helps all girls know they can do anything.pptxSandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/girlguiding
Presented as part of the IATEFL YLTSIG web conference: Each Child, Every Child & the Whole Child
19th January 2024
2024.01.13 Introducing a competency framework for language learning materials...Sandy Millin
Originally presented at the IH Academic Managers and Trainers Conference (2024)
To find the full information about the talk, go to http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/ihamt2024
2024.01.05 Taking back time - how to do everything you want to Sandy Millin S...Sandy Millin
https://sandymillin.wordpress.com/SHINERomania
While I can’t give you Hermione Grainger’s Time Turner so you can travel back in time, I can give you tried and tested ways of getting those things done which demand your time and attention, or which you just never quite get round to, helping you to manage yourself and others and make the most of your time.
2024.01.05 Taking back time - how to do everything you want to Sandy Millin S...Sandy Millin
https://sandymillin.wordpress.com/SHINERomania
While I can’t give you Hermione Grainger’s Time Turner so you can travel back in time, I can give you tried and tested ways of getting those things done which demand your time and attention, or which you just never quite get round to, helping you to manage yourself and others and make the most of your time.
Use the ORGANISE acronym to help you learn how to better manage your time.
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflhungary
This was a plenary session I presented at the IATEFL Hungary conference in Siófok in October 2023.
It summarises ideas I have about how to make sure that language learning materials flow smoothly, making them easier to use and more effective for both learners and teachers.
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflhungary
A workshop I delivered at the IATEFL Hungary 2023 conference in Siófok, sharing ideas to help language teachers upgrade speaking activities in their lessons. Ideas are taken from my book, Richer Speaking, and there is also a reflection task for professional development from ELT Playbook 1.
2023.07.13 Creating materials that flow (BrazTESOL MaWSIG PCE).pptxSandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/braztesolmawsig
Abstract
As teachers, we can feel a difference when we’re teaching from materials which seem to ‘flow’ perfectly compared to materials which don’t. However, when we create our own materials, it can be difficult to find that same flow. In this talk, I’ll show you techniques to make your materials flow, including through the use of scaffolding for productive tasks, and the exploitation of a single exercise in a range of different ways.
Bio
Sandy is a freelance ELT consultant, teacher trainer, and materials writer. She writes a blog at http://sandymillin.wordpress.com and tweets @sandymillin. She is currently researching the knowledge, skills and attitudes which are needed for effective materials writing, as part of her MA dissertation. Sandy has self-published three books. She has also written for various publishers, including contributing to workbooks for National Geographic’s Keynote series and being a co-author on The CELTA Course Trainee Book and Trainer’s Manual Second Edition. She is an IATEFL ambassador.
2023.04.18 EdTech and the CELTA course - what trainees need to know (Sandy Mi...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iatefl23
Recent years have seen a growth in both online teaching and technology use in language education, with an impact on the needs of trainee teachers. This talk will address what trainee teachers need to know, drawing on content from the new edition of 'The CELTA Course' trainee and trainer books, which I have co-authored with Peter Watkins and Scott Thornbury.
2023.03.24 What do successful readers do - Sandy Millin for Everyone Academy....Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/successfulreaders
On Friday 24th March 2023, I did a workshop for Everyone Academy. This was the blurb:
What do good readers do?
As teachers, we’re often guilty of testing our students’ reading abilities through comprehension questions, without actually supporting them to become better readers. But where should we start? How can you move beyond a comprehension focus and help students to become the best readers of English that they can be? What might be stopping them from developing? In this webinar, I’ll aim to answer all of these questions, by looking at what good readers do and demonstrating how to support students to build those skills for themselves.
2022.05.17 How to present at an international conference Sandy Millin.pptxSandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/howtopresent22
Tips on presenting at an online or face-to-face conference, particularly connected to English language teaching, but relevant to other professions too
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/parkapril2022
4 activities from my 'Richer Speaking' book, showing how to tweak coursebook activities to make them more productive for students
2021.06.04 Stepping into the real world - transitioning listening Sandy Milli...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/ihbucharest21
Bridging the gap between classroom and real-world listening
“I've studied English for years, but I can't understand anyone!” This was a common complaint from students I worked with in the UK. Inspired by their problems and the work of John Field and Richard Cauldwell, this workshop aims to introduce you to practical activities and materials you can use to help students transition from understanding scripted listening materials to feeling comfortable with real-world English.
Matt Rife Cancels Shows Due to Health Concerns, Reschedules Tour Dates.pdfAzura Everhart
Matt Rife's comedy tour took an unexpected turn. He had to cancel his Bloomington show due to a last-minute medical emergency. Fans in Chicago will also have to wait a bit longer for their laughs, as his shows there are postponed. Rife apologized and assured fans he'd be back on stage soon.
https://www.theurbancrews.com/celeb/matt-rife-cancels-bloomington-show/
From Slave to Scourge: The Existential Choice of Django Unchained. The Philos...Rodney Thomas Jr
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Welcome to SSA Philosophy, your ultimate destination for diving deep into the profound philosophies of iconic characters from video games, movies, and TV shows. In this episode, we explore the powerful journey and existential philosophy of Django Freeman from Quentin Tarantino’s masterful film, "Django Unchained," in our video titled, "From Slave to Scourge: The Existential Choice of Django Unchained. The Philosophy of Django Freeman!"
From Slave to Scourge: The Existential Choice of Django Unchained – The Philosophy of Django Freeman!
Join me as we delve into the existential philosophy of Django Freeman, uncovering the profound lessons and timeless wisdom his character offers. Through his story, we find inspiration in the power of choice, the quest for justice, and the courage to defy oppression. Django Freeman’s philosophy is a testament to the human spirit’s unyielding drive for freedom and justice.
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Django Freeman’s story is one of the most compelling narratives of transformation and empowerment in cinema. A former slave turned relentless bounty hunter, Django’s journey is not just a physical liberation but an existential quest for identity, justice, and retribution. This video delves into the core philosophical elements that define Django’s character and the profound choices he makes throughout his journey.
Link to video: https://youtu.be/GszqrXk38qk
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In the vast landscape of cinema, stories have been told, retold, and reimagined in countless ways. At the heart of this narrative evolution lies the concept of a "remake". A successful remake allows us to revisit cherished tales through a fresh lens, often reflecting a different era's perspective or harnessing the power of advanced technology. Yet, the question remains, what makes a remake successful? Today, we will delve deeper into this subject, identifying the key ingredients that contribute to the success of a remake.
Meet Dinah Mattingly – Larry Bird’s Partner in Life and Loveget joys
Get an intimate look at Dinah Mattingly’s life alongside NBA icon Larry Bird. From their humble beginnings to their life today, discover the love and partnership that have defined their relationship.
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Maximizing Your Streaming Experience with XCIPTV- Tips for 2024.pdfXtreame HDTV
In today’s digital age, streaming services have become an integral part of our entertainment lives. Among the myriad of options available, XCIPTV stands out as a premier choice for those seeking seamless, high-quality streaming. This comprehensive guide will delve into the features, benefits, and user experience of XCIPTV, illustrating why it is a top contender in the IPTV industry.
From the Editor's Desk: 115th Father's day Celebration - When we see Father's day in Hindu context, Nanda Baba is the most vivid figure which comes to the mind. Nanda Baba who was the foster father of Lord Krishna is known to provide love, care and affection to Lord Krishna and Balarama along with his wife Yashoda; Letter’s to the Editor: Mother's Day - Mother is a precious life for their children. Mother is life breath for her children. Mother's lap is the world happiness whose debt can never be paid.
Tom Selleck Net Worth: A Comprehensive Analysisgreendigital
Over several decades, Tom Selleck, a name synonymous with charisma. From his iconic role as Thomas Magnum in the television series "Magnum, P.I." to his enduring presence in "Blue Bloods," Selleck has captivated audiences with his versatility and charm. As a result, "Tom Selleck net worth" has become a topic of great interest among fans. and financial enthusiasts alike. This article delves deep into Tom Selleck's wealth, exploring his career, assets, endorsements. and business ventures that contribute to his impressive economic standing.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
The Foundation of Tom Selleck's Wealth
Born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Tom Selleck grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. His journey towards building a large net worth began with humble origins. , Selleck pursued a business administration degree at the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. But, his interest shifted towards acting. leading him to study at the Hills Playhouse under Milton Katselas.
Minor roles in television and films marked Selleck's early career. He appeared in commercials and took on small parts in T.V. series such as "The Dating Game" and "Lancer." These initial steps, although modest. laid the groundwork for his future success and the growth of Tom Selleck net worth. Breakthrough with "Magnum, P.I."
The Role that Defined Tom Selleck's Career
Tom Selleck's breakthrough came with the role of Thomas Magnum in the CBS television series "Magnum, P.I." (1980-1988). This role made him a household name and boosted his net worth. The series' popularity resulted in Selleck earning large salaries. leading to financial stability and increased recognition in Hollywood.
"Magnum P.I." garnered high ratings and critical acclaim during its run. Selleck's portrayal of the charming and resourceful private investigator resonated with audiences. making him one of the most beloved television actors of the 1980s. The success of "Magnum P.I." played a pivotal role in shaping Tom Selleck net worth, establishing him as a major star.
Film Career and Diversification
Expanding Tom Selleck's Financial Portfolio
While "Magnum, P.I." was a cornerstone of Selleck's career, he did not limit himself to television. He ventured into films, further enhancing Tom Selleck net worth. His filmography includes notable movies such as "Three Men and a Baby" (1987). which became the highest-grossing film of the year, and its sequel, "Three Men and a Little Lady" (1990). These box office successes contributed to his wealth.
Selleck's versatility allowed him to transition between genres. from comedies like "Mr. Baseball" (1992) to westerns such as "Quigley Down Under" (1990). This diversification showcased his acting range. and provided many income streams, reinforcing Tom Selleck net worth.
Television Resurgence with "Blue Bloods"
Sustaining Wealth through Consistent Success
In 2010, Tom Selleck began starring as Frank Reagan i
As a film director, I have always been awestruck by the magic of animation. Animation, a medium once considered solely for the amusement of children, has undergone a significant transformation over the years. Its evolution from a rudimentary form of entertainment to a sophisticated form of storytelling has stirred my creativity and expanded my vision, offering limitless possibilities in the realm of cinematic storytelling.
Create a Seamless Viewing Experience with Your Own Custom OTT Player.pdfGenny Knight
As the popularity of online streaming continues to rise, the significance of providing outstanding viewing experiences cannot be emphasized enough. Tailored OTT players present a robust solution for service providers aiming to enhance their offerings and engage audiences in a competitive market. Through embracing customization, companies can craft immersive, individualized experiences that effectively hold viewers' attention, entertain them, and encourage repeat usage.
Skeem Saam in June 2024 available on ForumIsaac More
Monday, June 3, 2024 - Episode 241: Sergeant Rathebe nabs a top scammer in Turfloop. Meikie is furious at her uncle's reaction to the truth about Ntswaki.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Episode 242: Babeile uncovers the truth behind Rathebe’s latest actions. Leeto's announcement shocks his employees, and Ntswaki’s ordeal haunts her family.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Episode 243: Rathebe blocks Babeile from investigating further. Melita warns Eunice to stay clear of Mr. Kgomo.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - Episode 244: Tbose surrenders to the police while an intruder meddles in his affairs. Rathebe's secret mission faces a setback.
Friday, June 7, 2024 - Episode 245: Rathebe’s antics reach Kganyago. Tbose dodges a bullet, but a nightmare looms. Mr. Kgomo accuses Melita of witchcraft.
Monday, June 10, 2024 - Episode 246: Ntswaki struggles on her first day back at school. Babeile is stunned by Rathebe’s romance with Bullet Mabuza.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - Episode 247: An unexpected turn halts Rathebe’s investigation. The press discovers Mr. Kgomo’s affair with a young employee.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - Episode 248: Rathebe chases a criminal, resorting to gunfire. Turf High is rife with tension and transfer threats.
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - Episode 249: Rathebe traps Kganyago. John warns Toby to stop harassing Ntswaki.
Friday, June 14, 2024 - Episode 250: Babeile is cleared to investigate Rathebe. Melita gains Mr. Kgomo’s trust, and Jacobeth devises a financial solution.
Monday, June 17, 2024 - Episode 251: Rathebe feels the pressure as Babeile closes in. Mr. Kgomo and Eunice clash. Jacobeth risks her safety in pursuit of Kganyago.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - Episode 252: Bullet Mabuza retaliates against Jacobeth. Pitsi inadvertently reveals his parents’ plans. Nkosi is shocked by Khwezi’s decision on LJ’s future.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Episode 253: Jacobeth is ensnared in deceit. Evelyn is stressed over Toby’s case, and Letetswe reveals shocking academic results.
Thursday, June 20, 2024 - Episode 254: Elizabeth learns Jacobeth is in Mpumalanga. Kganyago's past is exposed, and Lehasa discovers his son is in KZN.
Friday, June 21, 2024 - Episode 255: Elizabeth confirms Jacobeth’s dubious activities in Mpumalanga. Rathebe lies about her relationship with Bullet, and Jacobeth faces theft accusations.
Monday, June 24, 2024 - Episode 256: Rathebe spies on Kganyago. Lehasa plans to retrieve his son from KZN, fearing what awaits.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - Episode 257: MaNtuli fears for Kwaito’s safety in Mpumalanga. Mr. Kgomo and Melita reconcile.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - Episode 258: Kganyago makes a bold escape. Elizabeth receives a shocking message from Kwaito. Mrs. Khoza defends her husband against scam accusations.
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - Episode 259: Babeile's skillful arrest changes the game. Tbose and Kwaito face a hostage crisis.
Friday, June 28, 2024 - Episode 260: Two women face the reality of being scammed. Turf is rocked by breaking
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Monday, 3 June 2024
Episode 47
A friend is compelled to expose a manipulative scheme to prevent another from making a grave mistake. In a frantic bid to save Jojo, Phakamile agrees to a meeting that unbeknownst to her, will seal her fate.
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Episode 48
A mother, with her son's best interests at heart, finds him unready to heed her advice. Motshabi finds herself in an unmanageable situation, sinking fast like in quicksand.
Wednesday, 5 June 2024
Episode 49
A woman fabricates a diabolical lie to cover up an indiscretion. Overwhelmed by guilt, she makes a spontaneous confession that could be devastating to another heart.
Thursday, 6 June 2024
Episode 50
Linda unwittingly discloses damning information. Nhlamulo and Vuvu try to guide their friend towards the right decision.
Friday, 7 June 2024
Episode 51
Jojo's life continues to spiral out of control. Dintle weaves a web of lies to conceal that she is not as successful as everyone believes.
Monday, 10 June 2024
Episode 52
A heated confrontation between lovers leads to a devastating admission of guilt. Dintle's desperation takes a new turn, leaving her with dwindling options.
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Episode 53
Unable to resort to violence, Taps issues a verbal threat, leaving Mdala unsettled. A sister must explain her life choices to regain her brother's trust.
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Episode 54
Winnie makes a very troubling discovery. Taps follows through on his threat, leaving a woman reeling. Layla, oblivious to the truth, offers an incentive.
Thursday, 13 June 2024
Episode 55
A nosy relative arrives just in time to thwart a man's fatal decision. Dintle manipulates Khanyi to tug at Mo's heartstrings and get what she wants.
Friday, 14 June 2024
Episode 56
Tlhogi is shocked by Mdala's reaction following the revelation of their indiscretion. Jojo is in disbelief when the punishment for his crime is revealed.
Monday, 17 June 2024
Episode 57
A woman reprimands another to stay in her lane, leading to a damning revelation. A man decides to leave his broken life behind.
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Episode 58
Nhlamulo learns that due to his actions, his worst fears have come true. Caiphus' extravagant promises to suppliers get him into trouble with Ndu.
Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Episode 59
A woman manages to kill two birds with one stone. Business doom looms over Chillax. A sobering incident makes a woman realize how far she's fallen.
Thursday, 20 June 2024
Episode 60
Taps' offer to help Nhlamulo comes with hidden motives. Caiphus' new ideas for Chillax have MaHilda excited. A blast from the past recognizes Dintle, not for her newfound fame.
Friday, 21 June 2024
Episode 61
Taps is hungry for revenge and finds a rope to hang Mdala with. Chillax's new job opportunity elicits mixed reactions from the public. Roommates' initial meeting starts off on the wrong foot.
Monday, 24 June 2024
Episode 62
Taps seizes new information and recruits someone on the inside. Mary's new job
Young Tom Selleck: A Journey Through His Early Years and Rise to Stardomgreendigital
Introduction
When one thinks of Hollywood legends, Tom Selleck is a name that comes to mind. Known for his charming smile, rugged good looks. and the iconic mustache that has become synonymous with his persona. Tom Selleck has had a prolific career spanning decades. But, the journey of young Tom Selleck, from his early years to becoming a household name. is a story filled with determination, talent, and a touch of luck. This article delves into young Tom Selleck's life, background, early struggles. and pivotal moments that led to his rise in Hollywood.
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Early Life and Background
Family Roots and Childhood
Thomas William Selleck was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 29, 1945. He was the second of four children in a close-knit family. His father, Robert Dean Selleck, was a real estate investor and executive. while his mother, Martha Selleck, was a homemaker. The Selleck family relocated to Sherman Oaks, California. when Tom was a child, setting the stage for his future in the entertainment industry.
Education and Early Interests
Growing up, young Tom Selleck was an active and athletic child. He attended Grant High School in Van Nuys, California. where he excelled in sports, particularly basketball. His tall and athletic build made him a standout player, and he earned a basketball scholarship to the University of Southern California (U.S.C.). While at U.S.C., Selleck studied business administration. but his interests shifted toward acting.
Discovery of Acting Passion
Tom Selleck's journey into acting was serendipitous. During his time at U.S.C., a drama coach encouraged him to try acting. This nudge led him to join the Hills Playhouse, where he began honing his craft. Transitioning from an aspiring athlete to an actor took time. but young Tom Selleck became drawn to the performance world.
Early Career Struggles
Breaking Into the Industry
The path to stardom was a challenging one for young Tom Selleck. Like many aspiring actors, he faced many rejections and struggled to find steady work. A series of minor roles and guest appearances on television shows marked his early career. In 1965, he debuted on the syndicated show "The Dating Game." which gave him some exposure but did not lead to immediate success.
The Commercial Breakthrough
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Selleck began appearing in television commercials. His rugged good looks and charismatic presence made him a popular brand choice. He starred in advertisements for Pepsi-Cola, Revlon, and Close-Up toothpaste. These commercials provided financial stability and helped him gain visibility in the industry.
Struggling Actor in Hollywood
Despite his success in commercials. breaking into large acting roles remained a challenge for young Tom Selleck. He auditioned and took on small parts in T.V. shows and movies. Some of his early television appearances included roles in popular series like Lancer, The F.B.I., and Bracken's World. But, it would take a
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Chapter 1 and activities
1. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
1
Read the prologue and answer the questions.
What is the problem?
What are the possible solutions?
What are the problems with the solutions?
What is the story about? When and where does it start?
Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the west-
ern spiral arm of the Galaxy lies a small unregarded yellow sun. Orbiting this at
a distance of roughly ninety-two million miles is an utterly insignifi- cant little
blue green planet whose ape-descended life forms are so amazingly primitive
that they still think digital watches are a pretty neat idea.
This planet has – or rather had – a problem, which was this: most of the
people on it were unhappy for pretty much of the time. Many solutions were
suggested for this problem, but most of these were largely concerned with the
movements of small green pieces of paper, which is odd because on the whole
it wasn’t the small green pieces of paper that were unhappy.
And so the problem remained; lots of the people were mean, and most of
them were miserable, even the ones with digital watches.
Many were increasingly of the opinion that they’d all made a big mistake in
coming down from the trees in the first place. And some said that even the trees
had been a bad move, and that no one should ever have left the oceans.
And then, one Thursday, nearly two thousand years after one man had
been nailed to a tree for saying how great it would be to be nice to people for a
change, one girl sitting on her own in a small cafe in Rickmansworth suddenly
realized what it was that had been going wrong all this time, and she finally
knew how the world could be made a good and happy place. This time it was
right, it would work, and no one would have to get nailed to anything.
Sadly, however, before she could get to a phone to tell anyone about it, a
terribly stupid catastrophe occurred, and the idea was lost forever.
This is not her story.
But it is the story of that terrible stupid catastrophe and some of its
consequences.
It is also the story of a book, a book called The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the
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Galaxy – not an Earth book, never published on Earth, and until the terrible
catastrophe occurred, never seen or heard of by any Earthman.
Nevertheless, a wholly remarkable book.
In fact it was probably the most remarkable book ever to come out of the
great publishing houses of Ursa Minor – of which no Earthman had ever heard
either.
Not only is it a wholly remarkable book, it is also a highly successful one
– more popular than the Celestial Home Care Omnibus, better selling than
Fifty More Things to do in Zero Gravity, and more controversial than Oolon
Colluphid’s trilogy of philosophical blockbusters Where God Went Wrong, Some
More of God’s Greatest Mistakes and Who is this God Person Anyway?
In many of the more relaxed civilizations on the Outer Eastern Rim of the
Galaxy, the Hitchhiker’s Guide has already supplanted the great Encyclopedia
Galactica as the standard repository of all knowledge and wisdom, for though it
has many omissions and contains much that is apocryphal, or at least wildly
inaccurate, it scores over the older, more pedestrian work in two important
respects.
First, it is slightly cheaper; and secondly it has the words DON’T PANIC
inscribed in large friendly letters on its cover.
But the story of this terrible, stupid Thursday, the story of its extraordinary
consequences, and the story of how these consequences are inextricably
intertwined with this remarkable book begins very simply.
It begins with a house.
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Read the first part of chapter 1. Draw pictures of the house and of Arthur.
Chapter 1
The house stood on a slight rise just on the edge of the village. It stood on
its own and looked over a broad spread of West Country farmland. Not a
remarkable house by any means – it was about thirty years old, squattish,
squarish, made of brick, and had four windows set in the front of a size and
proportion which more or less exactly failed to please the eye.
The only person for whom the house was in any way special was Arthur
Dent, and that was only because it happened to be the one he lived in. He
had lived in it for about three years, ever since he had moved out of London
because it made him nervous and irritable. He was about thirty as well, dark
haired and never quite at ease with himself. The thing that used to worry him
most was the fact that people always used to ask him what he was looking
so worried about. He worked in local radio, which he always used to tell his
friends was a lot more interesting than they probably thought. It was, too –
most of his friends worked in advertising.
On Wednesday night it had rained very heavily, the lane was wet and
muddy, but the Thursday morning sun was bright and clear as it shone on
Arthur Dent’s house for what was to be the last time
It hadn’t properly registered with Arthur that the council wanted to knock
down his house and build a bypass instead.
Compare your pictures with other students. How similar are they?
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Look at the words. They are taken from the next part of the story. Bigger words appear
more in the text. What do you think happens?
Bulldozer (image from Wikimedia Commons)
Now compare your story to the book.
At eight o’clock on Thursday morning Arthur didn’t feel very good. He woke
up blearily, got up, wandered blearily round his room, opened a window, saw a
bulldozer, found his slippers, and stomped off to the bathroom to wash.
Toothpaste on the brush – so. Scrub.
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Shaving mirror – pointing at the ceiling. He adjusted it. For a moment it
reflected a second bulldozer through the bathroom window. Properly adjusted, it
reflected Arthur Dent’s bristles. He shaved them off, washed, dried, and
stomped off to the kitchen to find something pleasant to put in his mouth.
Kettle, plug, fridge, milk, coffee. Yawn.
The word bulldozer wandered through his mind for a moment in search of
something to connect with.
The bulldozer outside the kitchen window was quite a big one.
He stared at it. ”Yellow,” he thought and stomped off back to his bedroom
to get dressed.
Passing the bathroom he stopped to drink a large glass of water, and
another. He began to suspect that he was hung over. Why was he hung over?
Had he been drinking the night before? He supposed that he must have been.
He caught a glint in the shaving mirror. ”Yellow,” he thought and stomped on to
the bedroom.
He stood and thought. The pub, he thought. Oh dear, the pub. He vaguely
remembered being angry, angry about something that seemed important. He’d
been telling people about it, telling people about it at great length, he rather
suspected: his clearest visual recollection was of glazed looks on other people’s
faces. Something about a new bypass he had just found out about. It had been
in the pipeline for months only no one seemed to have known about it.
Ridiculous. He took a swig of water. It would sort itself out, he’d decided, no one
wanted a bypass, the council didn’t have a leg to stand on. It would sort itself
out.
God what a terrible hangover it had earned him though. He looked at
himself in the wardrobe mirror. He stuck out his tongue. ”Yellow,” he thought.
The word yellow wandered through his mind in search of something to connect
with.
Fifteen seconds later he was out of the house and lying in front of a big
yellow bulldozer that was advancing up his garden path.
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Read the text and find words which mean:
badly dressed in clothes that have been worn a lot (adj)
coming or existing between two events or dates (adj)
sth which can be known, recognized or understood,
especially something that is not obvious (adj)
a small part of sth that still exists when the rest of it has
stopped existing (n)
the state of being rather fat (n, old-fashioned)
stomach (n, informal)
have a _______ for = like sth very much (n)
(all definitions taken from www.oald8.com)
Mr. L. Prosser was, as they say, only human. In other words he was a
carbon-based life form descended from an ape. More specifically he was
forty, fat and shabby and worked for the local council. Curiously enough,
though he didn’t know it, he was also a direct male-line descendant of
Genghis Khan, though intervening generations and racial mixing had so
juggled his genes that he had no discernible Mongoloid characteristics, and
the only vestiges left in Mr. L. Prosser of his mighty ancestry were a
pronounced stoutness about the tum and a predilection for little fur hats.
He was by no means a great warrior: in fact he was a nervous worried
man. Today he was particularly nervous and worried because something had
gone seriously wrong with his job – which was to see that Arthur Dent’s house
got cleared out of the way before the day was out.
Now put the next part of the text in the correct order to decide what Mr.
Prosser and Arthur Dent say to each other.
When you have finished, check with the original text. What do you think will
happen next?
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”Come off it, Mr. Dent,”, he said, ”you can’t win you know. You can’t lie in
front of the bulldozer indefinitely.” He tried to make his eyes blaze fiercely but
they just wouldn’t do it.
Arthur lay in the mud and squelched at him.
”I’m game,” he said, ”we’ll see who rusts first.”
”I’m afraid you’re going to have to accept it,” said Mr. Prosser gripping his
fur hat and rolling it round the top of his head, ”this bypass has got to be built
and it’s going to be built!”
”First I’ve heard of it,” said Arthur, ”why’s it going to be built?”
Mr. Prosser shook his finger at him for a bit, then stopped and put it away
again.
”What do you mean, why’s it got to be built?” he said. ”It’s a bypass.
You’ve got to build bypasses.”
Bypasses are devices which allow some people to drive from point A to
point B very fast whilst other people dash from point B to point A very fast.
People living at point C, being a point directly in between, are often given to
wonder what’s so great about point A that so many people of point B are so
keen to get there, and what’s so great about point B that so many people of
point A are so keen to get there. They often wish that people would just once
and for all work out where the hell they wanted to be.
Mr. Prosser wanted to be at point D. Point D wasn’t anywhere in partic-
ular, it was just any convenient point a very long way from points A, B and C.
He would have a nice little cottage at point D, with axes over the door, and
spend a pleasant amount of time at point E, which would be the nearest pub
to point D. His wife of course wanted climbing roses, but he wanted axes. He
didn’t know why – he just liked axes. He flushed hotly under the derisive grins
of the bulldozer drivers.
He shifted his weight from foot to foot, but it was equally uncomfortable on
each. Obviously somebody had been appallingly incompetent and he hoped
to God it wasn’t him.
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Mr. Prosser said: ”You were quite entitled to make any suggestions or
protests at the appropriate time you know.”
”Appropriate time?” hooted Arthur. ”Appropriate time? The first I knew
about it was when a workman arrived at my home yesterday. I asked him if
he’d come to clean the windows and he said no he’d come to demolish the
house. He didn’t tell me straight away of course. Oh no. First he wiped a
couple of windows and charged me a fiver. Then he told me.”
”But Mr. Dent, the plans have been available in the local planning office
for the last nine months.”
”Oh yes, well as soon as I heard I went straight round to see them, yes-
terday afternoon. You hadn’t exactly gone out of your way to call attention to
them had you? I mean like actually telling anybody or anything.”
”But the plans were on display . . . ”
”On display? I eventually had to go down to the cellar to find them.”
”That’s the display department.”
”With a flashlight.”
”Ah, well the lights had probably gone.”
”So had the stairs.”
”But look, you found the notice didn’t you?”
”Yes,” said Arthur, ”yes I did. It was on display in the bottom of a locked
filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying
Beware of the Leopard.”
A cloud passed overhead. It cast a shadow over Arthur Dent as he lay
propped up on his elbow in the cold mud. It cast a shadow over Arthur Dent’s
house. Mr. Prosser frowned at it.
”It’s not as if it’s a particularly nice house,” he said.
”I’m sorry, but I happen to like it.”
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”You’ll like the bypass.”
”Oh shut up,” said Arthur Dent. ”Shut up and go away, and take your
bloody bypass with you. You haven’t got a leg to stand on and you know it.”
Mr. Prosser’s mouth opened and closed a couple of times while his mind
was for a moment filled with inexplicable but terribly attractive visions of Arthur
Dent’s house being consumed with fire and Arthur himself running screaming
from the blazing ruin with at least three hefty spears protruding from his back.
Mr. Prosser was often bothered with visions like these and they made him feel
very nervous. He stuttered for a moment and then pulled himself together.
”Mr. Dent,” he said.
”Hello? Yes?” said Arthur.
”Some factual information for you. Have you any idea how much damage
that bulldozer would suff er if I just let it roll straight over you?”
”How much?” said Arthur.
”None at all,” said Mr. Prosser, and stormed nervously off wondering why
his brain was filled with a thousand hairy horsemen all shouting at him.
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What would you do if:
one of your close friends told you he was an alien?
your friend had chosen to call himself ‘Ford Prefect’?
Ford Prefect (image from Wikimedia commons)
a drunk person told you he was looking for a flying saucer (=UFO)?
you were from another planet but were stuck on Earth?
you were a researcher for an intergalactic book?
Read the text to find out about Arthur’s friend.
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By a curious coincidence, ”None at all” is exactly how much suspicion the
ape-descendant Arthur Dent had that one of his closest friends was not
descended from an ape, but was in fact from a small planet in the vicinity of
Betelgeuse and not from Guildford as he usually claimed.
Arthur Dent had never, ever suspected this.
This friend of his had first arrived on the planet some fifteen Earth years
previously, and he had worked hard to blend himself into Earth society – with,
it must be said, some success. For instance he had spent those fifteen years
pretending to be an out of work actor, which was plausible enough.
He had made one careless blunder though, because he had skimped a bit
on his preparatory research. The information he had gathered had led him to
choose the name ”Ford Prefect” as being nicely inconspicuous.
He was not conspicuously tall, his features were striking but not
conspicuously handsome. His hair was wiry and gingerish and brushed
backwards from the temples. His skin seemed to be pulled backwards from
the nose.
There was something very slightly odd about him, but it was difficult to say
what it was. Perhaps it was that his eyes didn’t blink often enough and when
you talked to him for any length of time your eyes began involuntarily to water
on his behalf. Perhaps it was that he smiled slightly too broadly and gave
people the unnerving impression that he was about to go for their neck.
He struck most of the friends he had made on Earth as an eccentric, but a
harmless one – an unruly boozer with some oddish habits. For instance he
would often gatecrash university parties, get badly drunk and start making fun
of any astrophysicist he could find till he got thrown out.
Sometimes he would get seized with oddly distracted moods and stare
into the sky as if hypnotized until someone asked him what he was doing.
Then he would start guiltily for a moment, relax and grin.
”Oh, just looking for flying saucers,” he would joke and everyone would
laugh and ask him what sort of flying saucers he was looking for.
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”Green ones!” he would reply with a wicked grin, laugh wildly for a
moment and then suddenly lunge for the nearest bar and buy an enormous
round of drinks.
Evenings like this usually ended badly. Ford would get out of his skull on
whisky, huddle into a corner with some girl and explain to her in slurred
phrases that honestly the colour of the flying saucers didn’t matter that much
really.
Thereafter, staggering semi-paralytic down the night streets he would of-
ten ask passing policemen if they knew the way to Betelgeuse. The policemen
would usually say something like, ”Don’t you think it’s about time you went off
home sir?”
”I’m trying to baby, I’m trying to,” is what Ford invariably replied on these
occasions.
In fact what he was really looking out for when he stared distractedly into
the night sky was any kind of flying saucer at all. The reason he said green
was that green was the traditional space livery of the Betelgeuse trading
scouts.
Ford Prefect was desperate that any flying saucer at all would arrive soon
because fifteen years was a long time to get stranded anywhere, particularly
somewhere as mindboggingly dull as the Earth.
Ford wished that a flying saucer would arrive soon because he knew how
to flag flying saucers down and get lifts from them. He knew how to see the
Marvels of the Universe for less than thirty Altairan dollars a day.
In fact, Ford Prefect was a roving researcher for that wholly remarkable
book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
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What do you think the missing words are? They are all parts of common collocations.
Only one word is missing each time.
Human _________ are great adaptors, and by lunchtime life in the
environs of Arthur’s house had settled into a steady _________. It was
Arthur’s accepted role to lie squelching in the mud making occasional
_________ to see his lawyer, his mother or a good book; it was Mr. Prosser’s
accepted role to tackle Arthur with the occasional new ploy such as the For
the Public Good talk, the March of Progress talk, the They Knocked My House
Down Once You Know, Never Looked Back talk and various other cajoleries
and threats; and it was the bulldozer drivers’ accepted role to sit _________
drinking coffee and experimenting with union regulations to see how they
could turn the situation to their financial _________.
The Earth moved slowly in its diurnal course.
The sun was beginning to dry out the mud Arthur lay in. A shadow moved
across him again.
”Hello Arthur,” said the shadow.
Arthur looked up and squinting _________ the sun was startled to see
Ford Prefect standing above him.
”Ford! Hello, how are you?”
”Fine,” said Ford, ”look, are you busy?”
”Am I busy?” exclaimed Arthur. ”Well, I’ve just got all these bulldozers and
things to lie in front of because they’ll knock my house _________ if I don’t,
but other _________ that . . . well, no not especially, why?”
They don’t have sarcasm on Betelgeuse, and Ford Prefect often failed to
notice it unless he was concentrating. He said, ”Good, is there anywhere we
can talk?”
”What?” said Arthur Dent.
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For a few seconds Ford seemed to ignore him, and _________ fixedly
into the sky like a rabbit trying to get run over by a car. Then suddenly he
squatted down beside Arthur.
”We’ve got to talk,” he said urgently.
”Fine,” said Arthur, ”talk.”
”And drink,” said Ford. ”It’s vitally _________ that we talk and drink. Now.
We’ll go to the pub in the village.”
He looked into the sky again, nervous, expectant.
”Look, don’t you understand?” shouted Arthur. He pointed at Prosser.
”That man wants to knock my house down!”
Ford glanced at him, _________. ”Well he can do it while you’re away
can’t he?” he asked.
”But I don’t want him to!”
”Ah.”
”Look, what’s the matter with you Ford?” said Arthur.
”Nothing. Nothing’s the _________. Listen to me – I’ve got to tell you the
most important thing you’ve ever heard. I’ve got to tell you now, and I’ve got
to tell you in the saloon bar of the Horse and Groom.”
”But why?”
”Because you are going to need a very _________ drink.”
Ford stared at Arthur, and Arthur was astonished to find that his will was
beginning to weaken. He didn’t realize that this was because of an old
drinking game that Ford learned to play in the hyperspace ports that
_________ the madranite mining belts in the star system of Orion Beta.
The game was not unlike the Earth game called Indian Wrestling, and
was played like this:
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Two contestants would sit _________ side of a table, with a glass in front
of each of them.
Between them would be placed a bottle of Janx Spirit (as immortalized in
that ancient Orion mining song ”Oh don’t give me none more of that Old Janx
Spirit/ No, don’t you give me none more of that Old Janx Spirit/ For my head
will fly, my tongue will lie, my eyes will fry and I may die/ Won’t you pour me
one more of that sinful Old Janx Spirit”).
Each of the two contestants would then concentrate their will on the bottle
and attempt to tip it and pour spirit into the glass of his opponent – who would
then have to drink it.
The bottle would then be refilled. The game would be played again. And
again.
Once you started to lose you would probably keep losing, because one of
the effects of Janx spirit is to depress telepsychic power.
As soon as a predetermined quantity had been consumed, the final loser
would have to _________ a forfeit, which was usually obscenely biological.
Ford Prefect usually played to lose.
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Read the last section of chapter 1. Write a short summary (3-4 sentences) of what
happens in it.
Ford stared at Arthur, who began to think that perhaps he did want to go
to the Horse and Groom after all.
”But what about my house…?” he asked plaintively.
Ford looked across to Mr. Prosser, and suddenly a wicked thought struck
him.
”He wants to knock your house down?”
”Yes, he wants to build…”
”And he can’t because you’re lying in front of the bulldozers?”
”Yes, and…”
”I’m sure we can come to some arrangement,” said Ford. ”Excuse me!” he
shouted.
Mr. Prosser (who was arguing with a spokesman for the bulldozer drivers
about whether or not Arthur Dent constituted a mental health hazard, and how
much they should get paid if he did) looked around. He was surprised and
slightly alarmed to find that Arthur had company.
”Yes? Hello?” he called. ”Has Mr. Dent come to his senses yet?”
”Can we for the moment,” called Ford, ”assume that he hasn’t?”
”Well?” sighed Mr. Prosser.
”And can we also assume,” said Ford, ”that he’s going to be staying here
all day?”
”So?”
”So all your men are going to be standing around all day doing nothing?”
”Could be, could be . . . ”
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”Well, if you’re resigned to doing that anyway, you don’t actually need him
to lie here all the time, do you?”
”What?”
”You don’t,” said Ford patiently, ”actually need him here.” Mr. Prosser
thought about this.
”Well no, not as such…”, he said, ”not exactly need…”
Prosser was worried. He thought that one of them wasn’t making a lot of
sense.
Ford said, ”So if you would just like to take it as read that he’s actually
here, then he and I could slip off down to the pub for half an hour. How does
that sound?”
Mr. Prosser thought it sounded perfectly potty.
”That sounds perfectly reasonable,” he said in a reassuring tone of voice,
wondering who he was trying to reassure.
”And if you want to pop off for a quick one yourself later on,” said Ford,
”we can always cover up for you in return.”
”Thank you very much,” said Mr. Prosser who no longer knew how to play
this at all, ”thank you very much, yes, that’s very kind…” He frowned, then
smiled, then tried to do both at once, failed, grasped hold of his fur hat and
rolled it fitfully round the top of his head. He could only assume that he had
just won.
”So,” continued Ford Prefect, ”if you would just like to come over here and
lie down . . . ”
”What?” said Mr. Prosser.
”Ah, I’m sorry,” said Ford, ”perhaps I hadn’t made myself fully clear.
Somebody’s got to lie in front of the bulldozers haven’t they? Or there won’t
be anything to stop them driving into Mr. Dent’s house will there?”
”What?” said Mr. Prosser again.
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”It’s very simple,” said Ford, ”my client, Mr. Dent, says that he will stop
lying here in the mud on the sole condition that you come and take over from
him.”
”What are you talking about?” said Arthur, but Ford nudged him with his
shoe to be quiet.
”You want me,” said Mr. Prosser, spelling out this new thought to him-
self, ”to come and lie there . . . ”
”Yes.”
”In front of the bulldozer?”
”Yes.”
”Instead of Mr. Dent.”
”Yes.”
”In the mud.”
”In, as you say it, the mud.”
As soon as Mr. Prosser realized that he was substantially the loser after
all, it was as if a weight lifted itself off his shoulders: this was more like the
world as he knew it. He sighed.
”In return for which you will take Mr. Dent with you down to the pub?”
”That’s it,” said Ford. ”That’s it exactly.”
Mr. Prosser took a few nervous steps forward and stopped.
”Promise?” he said.
”Promise,” said Ford. He turned to Arthur.
”Come on,” he said to him, ”get up and let the man lie down.” Arthur stood
up, feeling as if he was in a dream.
Ford beckoned to Prosser who sadly, awkwardly, sat down in the mud. He
felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered
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whose it was and whether they were enjoying it. The mud folded itself round
his bottom and his arms and oozed into his shoes.
Ford looked at him severely.
”And no sneaky knocking down Mr. Dent’s house whilst he’s away, al-
right?” he said.
”The mere thought,” growled Mr. Prosser, ”hadn’t even begun to spec-
ulate,” he continued, settling himself back, ”about the merest possibility of
crossing my mind.”
He saw the bulldozer driver’s union representative approaching and let his
head sink back and closed his eyes. He was trying to marshal his arguments
for proving that he did not now constitute a mental health hazard himself.
He was far from certain about this – his mind seemed to be full of noise,
horses, smoke, and the stench of blood. This always happened when he felt
miserable and put upon, and he had never been able to explain it to himself.
In a high dimension of which we know nothing the mighty Khan bellowed with
rage, but Mr. Prosser only trembled slightly and whimpered. He began to fell
little pricks of water behind the eyelids. Bureaucratic cock-ups, angry men
lying in the mud, indecipherable strangers handing out inexplicable
humiliations and an unidentified army of horsemen laughing at him in his head
– what a day.
What a day. Ford Prefect knew that it didn’t matter a pair of dingo’s
kidneys whether Arthur’s house got knocked down or not now.
Arthur remained very worried.
”But can we trust him?” he said.
”Myself I’d trust him to the end of the Earth,” said Ford.
”Oh yes,” said Arthur, ”and how far’s that?”
”About twelve minutes away,” said Ford, ”come on, I need a drink.”
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