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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, isn't 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此刻 Dave. He went out about an hour ago and

he's not back yet.

B: Any idea when he might be back?

A: Well, he shouldn't be long. He said he was just going to

get some paint. But I wouldn't be surprised if he's stopped off中途停留 at the pub on the way back. B: O. K. well, tell him I've called , will you , and I'll try again later.

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重讲 the story to your partner.

Accident[Aksident]意外事件, 事故

The river, you see, was never really safe[seif] 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.