166 / IMPROVE YOUR WRITTEN ENGLISH The foll. doc. from Mrs Barker gives info. about the lectures to be given by Prof. Peter Coombs in Sept. and Oct. in St Margaret’s Church Hall. The Hall is in Church Rd and is situated near the station. Prof. Peter Coombs will be accompanied by Dr Martin. Josephine spent a fortune on her clothes and Napoleon complained about her extravagance. But on one occasion her vanity saved her life. Because she had spent extra time arranging a new shawl around her shoulders, her carriage left late and she consequently missed the bomb that killed several bystanders. (Approx. 50 words) 1. Writing a summary CHAPTER 9 CHAPTER 7 1. Correcting the sentences 2. Using abbreviations (a) The school is hoping to raise enough money to build a new MMdrama studio. (b) He gave packages to both John and me . (c) I and June are going out. (d) The cat licked its whiskers while the dogs ate their dinner. (e) Her work was excellent. (f) He hasn’t got a coat. MMHe’s got no coat. (g) She could have gone to London.