Задание

Read the text and choose the correct options to fill in the gaps.

Good news

Dotty received a letter from a magazine editor, which was very surprising for her. Dotty was writing for a long time, only her teacher Miss Simms was allowed to read her novels. The teacher great success for her books.

There was a tap at the door then, and when Dotty saw Miss Simms on the doorstep she almost pushed her into the room and pressed the letter into the woman’s hand.

“Read this,” she commanded, then her manners she added, “Oh, I’m so sorry. Hello, Miss Simms. I didn’t mean to be rude but I just got home and opened this and don’t quite know what to make of it. I’m afraid I’m absolutely confused”.

Miss Simms took off her silk scarf, then removed her gloves and read the letter. Her face broke into a wide smile. “Why, Dotty, this is absolutely marvellous!” she exclaimed delightedly. “Well done. I’m so pleased you finally to find the courage to show your work to someone. Didn’t I always you it was good enough for publication?”

“But I didn’t show it to anyone,” Dotty answered. “At least not to this magazine. I let Anna’s mother read it and she must have sent it to them”.

“You mustn’t turn this offer,” Miss Simms responded. “You really must telephone them, Dotty. They obviously love your work – and who knows where this might lead? I have a friend who has been trying to get some of her work published for years, so I know how hard it is. I’m so proud you”.