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exploring western Canada, stopped at a small and old-fashioned
hotel.
One of the pair was inclined to be nervous when travelling, and
she couldn't rest until she had made a tour of the corridors to hunt
out exits in case of fire. The first door she opened, unfortunately,
turned out to be that of the public bath, occupied by an elderly
gentleman taking a shower.
«Oh, excuse me!» the lady stammered. «I'm looking for the fire
escape». Then she ran for it.
To her dismay, she hadn't got far along the corridor when she
heard a shout behind her and, looking around, saw the gentleman,
wearing only a towel, running after her.
«Where's the fire?» he cried.

Comprehension Quiz

I. Say which of the following statements are false and
which are true. Correct the false statements to make them
true.

1. Two ladies explored Canada.
2. They stayed at a motel.
3. One of the pair wanted to take a shower.
4. The bath was occupied.
5. The lady was looking for the fire escape.
6. The man needed some fire.

II. Choose the correct answer to finish each of the
following statements.

1. Where did the ladies stop?
a) at a small hotel; b) at an old hostel;
c) at a small motel.

2. When could one lady rest?
a) when she had found a fire escape;
b) when she had had a shower;
c) when she had toured the town.

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