Lesson 1 Text A How Old Is She
A woman was having some trouble with her heart, so she went to see the
doctor.He was a new doctor, and did not know her. so he first asked some
questions, and one of them was , How old are you
Well, she answered, I don't remember. doctor, but I will try to think. She
thought for a minute and then said, Yes. I remember now, doctor! When I
married, I was eighteen years old, and my husband was thirty. Now my husband is
sixty, I know. And that is twice thirty. So I am twice eighteen. That is
thirty-six, isnt it
Text B Could I Speak to Jim,Please
A:
Hello, 332440.
B:
Oh hello, Sally. This is Dave Thomson here. Could I speak to Jim please
A:
I'm afraid he's not in at the moment Dave. He went out about an hour ago and
hes not back yet.
B:
Any idea when he mightbe back
A:
Well, he shouldn't be long. He said he was just going to
get some paint. But I wouldnt be surprised if he's stopped off at the pub on
B:
O. K. well , tell him I've called , will you , and I'll try again later.
the way back.
A:
All right. Goodbye , Dave.
B:
Thanks then Sally. Goodbye.
Questions on Text B 7. Read the following passage once. Underline the key words
while reading and retell the story to your partner.
Accident
The river, you see, was never really safe at that time of the year- early
autumn, I mean, when there is heavy rainfall. So when I heard the children had
gone swimming, as they used to all spring and summer, I knew there might be an
awful accident. And when they came home late without little Katie, I guessed
what had happened.
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