Lesson 11 Text A A Visit to Conway Castle Daves class at school were studying
English history, and one day their teacher said to them, Well, boys, on Friday
were all going to get on a bus and go to Conway. Theres a beautiful castle
there, and were going to visit it. The boys were very happy when they heard
this.
Now, has anybody got any questions the teacher asked.
How old is the castle, sir Dave asked.
It's about seven hundred years old , Dave , the teacher answered.
What's the name of the castle, sir another boy asked.
Conway Castle, the teacher said.
On Friday the boys came to school at 9 oclock and got into the bus. They
visited Conway Castle, and then they came back and went home.
Well , Daves mother said to him when he got home , did you like the castle,.
Dave
Not very much, Dave answered. The stupid people built it too near the railway.
Text B What Are You Going to Do Robert and Peter are talking about the end of
the school term. Robert is going to leave school and start work, but Peter is
going to stay at school.
PETER: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term
OBERT: Yes, I am.
PETER: What are you going to do
OBERT: I'm going to be a clerk.
PETER: What does a clerk do
OBERT: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports , and he types.
PETER: I want to be a vet.
OBERT: A-what
PETER: A vet-a veterinary surgeon.
OBERT: Good gracious !What's that
PETER: A vets a man who takes care of sick animals. Hes an animal doctor.
OBERT: I once read a story ahout a person who talked to animals. It was very
interesting.
Questions on Text B
7. Read the following passage once. Underline the key words while reading and
retell the story to your partner.
Mrs Neat
Mrs Neat was tidy and orderly. One day she got on a bus, went up on top and sat
down. When the conductor asked her for her fare , she opened her bag, took out
her purse, closed her bag, opened her purse, took out a shilling, closed her
purse, opened her bag, put in her purse and closed her bag. She paid her fare.
The conductor gave her a ticket.
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