Unit 18

Unit 18 Learning the rules! LESSON 35 Dad! Have you asked Mum yet? What about? Have you asked Mum if I can start karate lessons? No, I haven't. I'll . . . Shh! She’s coming! What are you two whispering about? Oh, er, nothing! I'm just going upstairs. See you later, Dad! Yes, of course. What's the mystery? Is Robert all right? He's fine. He just wants me to ask you something. Why doesn't he ask me himself? He's afraid that you'll say no. Oh, dear! What is it, William? Robert wants to learn karate. He doesn't know whether you'll let him. Oh, is that all! You worried me! Do you mean that you don't mind? Of course I don't mind! Why would I mind? Karate’s a sport, isn't it? It's a martial art! It's about fighting! All competitions are a kind of fighting. The martial arts are also about rules!