26 Think about the title of this story. What can you be absent from? What reasons might you have for being absent? 27 Find the word spade in your dictionary. What would you use a spade for?
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28 Complete the story After his first wife 1............. , Albert marries 2 ............ .She has a sister who is 3 .......…...and 4 .... ........ than she is. While Emily is away at a 5…….... , Albert makes her sister believe that Emily is 6 ……… .When Millicent discovers her mistake, Albert agrees not to 7 ........ . But Millicent has to give him 8........... . 29 Work in pairs. Act out the meeting between Emily and Millicent after Emily comes home.