VI. Complete the text with suitable words.

I went to a great party last night. When I got home it was nearly three o’clock, so I just (1) … into bed and (2) … my clothes all over the floor. And I was so tired that I (3) … asleep and forgot to (4) … the light off. Luckily I remembered to (5) … the alarm, because I had to get up early. But when I looked at myself in the (6) … this morning — ugh!

VII. Circle the correct answer.

1. My jeans were dirty/clean, so I had to do some washing/washing-up.

2. At the end of the meal the others sat down while I did the washing/washing-up.

3. I just need to get changed and clean the/my teeth.

4. I did/made the ironing at the weekend.

5. She put on/put off her clothes.

6. I hate housework/houseworks.

7. Quick, get into/go into bed and keep very quiet.

8. I forgot to do/make my bed this morning.

THEY MEET AGAIN

(abridged from “Morning, Noon and Night” by Sidney Sheldon)

As they approached the front door it opened, and Clark, the butler,

stood there. He was in his seventies, a dignified, capable servant who had worked at Rose Hill for more than thirty years. He had watched the children grow up, and had lived through all the scandals.

Clark’s face lit up as he saw the group. “Good afternoon! ” Kendall gave him a warm hug. “Clark, it’s so good to see you again.”

“It’s been a long time. Miss Kendall”.

“It’s Mrs. Renaud’ now. This is my husband, Marc.”

“How do you do, sir? ”

“My wife has told me a great deal about you.”

“Nothing too terrible I hope, sir.”

“On the contrary. She has only fond memories of you.”

“Thank you, sir.” Clark turned to Tyler. “Good afternoon, Judge Stanford.”

“Hello, Clark.”

“It’s a pleasure to see you, sir.”

“Thank you. You’re looking very well.”

“So are you, sir. I’m so sorry about what has happened.”

“Thank you. Are you set up here to take care of all of us? ”

“Oh, yes. I think we can make everyone comfortable.”

“Am I in my old room? ”

Clark smiled. “That’s right.” He turned to Woody. “I’m pleased to see you, Mr. Woodrow. I want to – ”

Woody grabbed Peggy’s arm. “Come on, ” he said curtly. “I want to get freshened up.”

The others watched as Woody pushed past them and took Peggy upstairs.

I. Comprehension questions,

1. Who are talking?

2. How are they related to each other?

3. Why did Kendall want to be called Mrs. Renaud?

4. What is Clark?

5. What is Tyler?

6. Why does Clark address Tyler “Sir”?

II. How would you address the following people?

1. Your aunt Mary Smith.

2. A friend of your own age (Sandra Robinson).

3. Sandra’s father/mother.

4. A university professor PhD (Richard Hage, 1st meeting).

5. A girl of 17 not married (Sandy Abbot).

6. A stranger of 27/70.

7. Your English teacher.

8. Your doctor (George West).

9. Director of the Company you work for.

10. An older colleague (Paul Franklin).

11. An elderly woman in the street.

12. A married woman of 35 (Judy Forsyte).