A Day Off Work:
Bill Walker works for an import-export company. Last Wednesday morning Bill rang his office at nine o’clock. His boss, Mr. Thompson, answered the phone.
Mr. Thompson: Hello, Thompson here...
Bill: Hello. This is Bill Walker.
Mr. Thompson: Oh, hello, Bill.
Bill: I’m afraid I can’t come to work today, Mr. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson: Oh, what’s the problem?
Bill: I’ve got a very sore throat.
Mr. Thompson: Yes, you sound ill on the phone.
Bill: Yes, I’ll stay in bed today, but I’ll be able to come tomorrow.
Mr. Thompson: That’s all right, Bill. Stay in bed until you feel well enough to work.
Bill: Thank you, Mr. Thompson ... Goodbye.
Mr. Thompson: Goodbye, Bill.
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Mr. Thompson liked Bill very much. At 12.30 he got into his car, drove to a shop and bought some fruit for him. He went to Bill’s flat and rang the doorbell. Bill’s wife, Susan, answered the door.
Susan: Oh, Mr. Thompson! Hello ... how are you?
Mr. Thompson: Fine, thanks, Susan. I’ve just come to see Bill. How is he.
Susan: He doesn’t look very well. I wanted him to see the doctor.
Mr. Thompson: I’ll go in and see him ... Hello, Bill!
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