Barbara and John are neighbors. They have known each other for several years. Barbara moved into her house in 1985, and John has lived next door since he came to the area in 1986.
Barbara is a writer. She has written seven novels and has won several awards for her books. A few years ago, she won the Pulitzer Prize for the most promising author of the year. At the moment, she is writing a detective story. John hasn’t got a job. He has been unemployed for six months. He worked for a textile firm which had to close because it did not have enough orders. He has spent most days looking through the job pages in the newspapers.
Yesterday afternoon, Barbara went round to John’s house. John was reading a book. “Hello, John “said Barbara." How are you? “
“I don’t feel very well, actually" John replied. “What’s the matter?" “I have had a pain in my chest since Monday". When I cough, it really hurts. It wouldn’t be so bad if I didn’t smoke so much, but I don’t seem to be able to stop."
“You really should try to cut down. 1 have felt much better since 1 stopped. Do you have any replies to your letters of application?"
“Yes, quite a few. I've got an interview tomorrow, and 1 think I stand quite a good chance. If I get the job, we shall go out to celebrate.
“What a lovely idea! Good luck with the interview, and be careful with your smoking!"
21. Since when did Barbara and John become neighbours?
A. since 1986 B. since 1985 C. several years D. a few years
22. How many novels has Barbara written?
A.7 B. 8 C.9 D. 10
23. How long has John been unemployed?
A. For six months B. for several years C. for a year D. for ten years
24. Which sentence is not correct?
A. John has a pain in his chest B. John I have had a pain in my chest
C. John doesn’t smoke D. John will have an interview tomorrow.
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