News about the TV show Emmerdale

Introduction

Charity Dingle and Doctor Caitlin Todd are fighting in the show Emmerdale. Actress Emma Atkins talks about her role.

Main Body

Charity and Ross are the real parents of a baby. Sarah and Jacob think the baby is theirs. Doctor Todd knows the secret because she checked the blood. Doctor Todd wants money to fix her house. She asked for £10,000. Charity gave her £5,000. Charity might sell her part of the Woolpack pub to get more money. Emma Atkins plays Charity. She says Charity looks happy and kind to Kim Tate. But inside, Charity is very worried. She must hide her feelings to keep the secret.

Conclusion

Charity is still lying and paying money. She does not want people to know the truth about the baby.

Learning

💸 Money Words

In this story, we see how to talk about giving and getting money.

  • Give → Charity gave £5,000. (Money goes away from you)
  • Ask for → Doctor Todd asked for £10,000. (You want money from someone)
  • Sell → Charity might sell the pub. (You give a thing \rightarrow you get money)

🎭 'Inside' vs 'Outside'

Look at how Emma Atkins describes the character Charity. This is a great way to describe people in A2 English:

The Outside (What people see):

  • Happy
  • Kind

The Inside (The truth):

  • Worried
  • Lying

Example: "She looks happy, but inside she is worried."

Vocabulary Learning

news (n.)
information about recent events
Example:I read the news on TV every morning.
about (prep.)
concerning or relating to
Example:The book is about a young hero.
TV (n.)
television set
Example:She watched a TV show.
show (n.)
a program on television
Example:The show was very entertaining.
fighting (v.)
engaging in a conflict
Example:They were fighting over the last cookie.
actress (n.)
a woman who acts in movies or TV
Example:The actress received an award.
talks (v.)
speaks about something
Example:He talks about his travels.
role (n.)
a part played by someone
Example:She got a new role in the play.
real (adj.)
actually existing; not imagined
Example:That's a real problem.
parents (n.)
mother and father
Example:Parents should guide their children.
baby (n.)
a very young child
Example:The baby laughed.
think (v.)
have an opinion
Example:I think it's a good idea.
secret (n.)
something hidden
Example:She kept a secret.
because (conj.)
due to the fact that
Example:I stayed home because it rained.
checked (v.)
examined
Example:He checked the answer.
blood (n.)
fluid in body
Example:Blood carries oxygen.
money (n.)
currency
Example:She saved money.
fix (v.)
repair
Example:I will fix the broken chair.
house (n.)
building to live in
Example:They moved into a new house.
ask (v.)
request
Example:Please ask me if you need help.