Silent Killer Next Door
You detect an overwhelming natural gas odor seeping from your elderly neighbor Martha's apartment. Despite your urgent knocking, she's dismissive and refuses to acknowledge the danger. With potentially minutes before disaster, you must convince this stubborn 78-year-old woman to evacuate immediately.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Concerned Next-Door Neighbor
Conversation Partner
Martha Henderson
Setting
Dimly lit apartment hallway, flickering fluorescent lights, strong gas smell permeating the air
Location
Oakwood Heights Apartment Complex, Building C, Third Floor
Learning Objectives
Convince Martha that the gas smell poses immediate danger
Persuade her to evacuate without causing emotional distress
Maintain urgency while showing respect for her autonomy
About This Scenario
You detect an overwhelming natural gas odor seeping from your elderly neighbor Martha's apartment. Despite your urgent knocking, she's dismissive and refuses to acknowledge the danger. With potentially minutes before disaster, you must convince this stubborn 78-year-old woman to evacuate immediately.
How It Starts
“What do you want? I'm right in the middle of my program, and I told the landlord I don't need anyone checking up on me!”
This is how Martha Henderson's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#838
Category
General
Location Tag
Oakwood Heights Apartment Complex, Building C, Third Floor
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