2. Using abbreviations
The foll. doc. from Mrs Barker gives info. about the lectures to be
given by Prof. Peter Coombs in Sept. and Oct. in St Margaret’s
Church Hall. The Hall is in Church Rd and is situated near the
station. Prof. Peter Coombs will be accompanied by Dr Martin.
CHAPTER 7
1. Correcting the sentences
(a) The schoolishoping to raise enough money to build a new
MMdrama studio.
(b) He gave packages to both John andme.
(c) Iand June are going out.
(d) The cat lickeditswhiskers while thedogsate their dinner.
(e) Her work was excellent.
(f) He hasn’t gotacoat.
MMHe’s got no coat.
(g) She couldhavegone to London.
CHAPTER 9
1. Writing a summary
Josephine spent a fortune on her clothes and Napoleon complained
about her extravagance. But on one occasion her vanity saved her
life. Because she had spent extra time arranging a new shawl
around her shoulders, her carriage left late and she consequently
missed the bomb that killed several bystanders. (Approx. 50 words)
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