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NUMBER 10
A: Where were you on Wednesday? I telephoned, but you weren’t in.
B: I went to Wimbledon, to watch the tennis competition.
A: Did you enjoy yourself?
B: Yes, I did. The weather wasn’tvery good, but the tennis was thrilling.

Enjoy: be happy in a particular situation
Weather: Meteorology, the temperature and other conditions such as sun, rain, and windCOLLOCATIONS [pic]Thrilling: interesting and exciting


NUMBER 11
A: Which flat shall we choose?
B: Well, the one in Churchill Square had a lovely kitchen. But the one in Church Street was cheaper.
A: Yes, Church Streetwas much cheaper. Never mind the kitchen. Let’s choose the cheap one!

Flat: apartment.
Choose: to decide
Square: an open, typically four-sided, area surrounded by buildings.
Lovely: beautiful orattractive
Cheaper: not at all expensive


NUMBER 12
A: Can you play chess?
B: Yes, I enjoy chess very much. I was a chess champion when I was a child.
A: And are you still a champion chessplayer?
B: No, things have changed. In my last match, I was beaten by a seven-year-old child. I think she’s a future champion!

Chess: a game for two players
Champion: winner
Beaten: strike (aperson or an animal)


NUMBER 13
A: Hello, Janice Jones speaking.
B: Hello, Janice. This is John Johnson. Is Jenny in?
A: No, she’s not. Can I take a message?
B: Yes, please. Tell her that I’ve gother luggage. Could she collect it?

Message: a verbal, written, recorded, or electronic communication.
Luggage: suitcases or other bags.
Collect: bring or gather together.


NUMBER 14
A: Howdo English universities choose students?
B: You usually apply to four universities. The universities may interview you. They usually refuse to take students who fail their end of year exams.
A: Haveyou applied for university yet?
B: Yes, and I heard from York University yesterday. I’ve got an interview next week.

Apply: make a formal request.
Interview: an oral examination of an...