Monkey-Waiter Lesson for English Experts Blog Readers

Study the vocabulary, watch, then choose the correct answers.
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carry (verb): hold something while moving
wear (verb): to have clothing on a person
scamper (verb): to run nimbly or playfully
bankrupt (adjective): financially ruined, having no more money
bankruptcy (noun): the state of being financially ruined
Note: a person can also be intellectually bankrupt, or morally bankrupt, for example.
tough (adjective): difficult and many other meanings! In this case, the journalist says “tough times for Tokyo’s restaurants”
gimmick (noun): something designed to attract attention or publicity.
economic downturn (adjective and noun): a drop in the success of the economy.
fixture (noun): Usually this means an object securely fixed in place, but in this case, it means a regular presence.

The monkey in this picture
1. is holding a gun and wearing a suit.
2. is holding a suit and wearing a gun.
3. is carrying a suit and holding a gun.
Watch the video. What's the monkey wearing? What is he carrying?
1. He's a wearing a Japanese "suit" (a kimono), and he's carrying a bottle of beer.
2. He's a carrying a Japanese "suit" (a kimono), and he's wearing a bottle of beer.
3. He's carrying a beer, but he isn't wearing anything.
The waiter-monkey is scampering to a table. =
1. The monkey is running to a table.
2. The monkey's walking slowly to a table.
3. The monkey's walking slowly out the door.

Monkey-Waiter Lesson - Exercise 1