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LIFE STORIES
- A sick Child. Simon Jones has a good job at Uptown Pharmacy, but he was absent a lot last month. He called his manager twice a week. The problem was that Simon´s son had a fever and earache, and Simon needed to stay home with him. Simon´s wife sometimes stayed home with their son, but she had to go to work, too. Simon´s manager understood Simon´s problem, but he didn´t like other employees to work when Simon wasn´t there. Simon took his son to a doctor. The boy got better, and simon went back to work. The manager made a new work plan. All the employees are happy with it. Now Simon´s manager doesn´t worry.
- Where does Simon work? At a pharmacy.
- Who stayed home with the son? Simon and his wife.
- Did Simon keep his job? Yes, he did. He went back to work.
- Why was Simon absent a lot? His son was sick.
- A sick Child. Simon Jones has a good job at Uptown Pharmacy, but he was absent a lot last month. He called his manager twice a week. The problem was that Simon´s son had a fever and earache, and Simon needed to stay home with him. Simon´s wife sometimes stayed home with their son, but she had to go to work, too. Simon´s manager understood Simon´s problem, but he didn´t like other employees to work when Simon wasn´t there. Simon took his son to a doctor. The boy got better, and simon went back to work. The manager made a new work plan. All the employees are happy with it. Now Simon´s manager doesn´t worry.
GRAMMAR
- Past continuous
- He was having dinner in the restaurant, too.
- Emmy´s boss was eating at 6:00.
- Emmy and Dan were eating at 6:00.
- She was drinking coffee at 3:30.
- She was shopping at 2:00.
- Emmy was sleeping at 7:30.
- Past continuous
REAL-LIFE READING
- Country Commutiny School helps their students. They have a large library that offers many services. There is a book club for high school students, and all students , and all students can use de free internet service. There are many counselors at the school. They helps students choose classes, and then help them find jobs. The school has a volunteer program, too. Students usually volunteer at the Senior center of at the hospital.
VOCABULARY
- Domestic
- Previous charges
- International
- Local services
- Long distance calls
- Total due
EVERYDAY CONVERSATION
- 1. A: hello. State Bank. How can I help you? B: Good morning. May I speak to Mrs. Wilcox, please? A: I´m sorry. She´s not in yet. Question: Is Mrs. Wilcox at work? No, she isn´t.
- 2. A: Hello. This is Amira Assad. I´m an accountant. B: Good morning, Ms. Assad. Can I help you? A: Yes. I´m calling in sick today. Question: What is Amira´s job? She´s an accountant.