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Skill 43-A He was fired on the spot!

A. Fill in the blanks to complete the conversations.

•at the back of •on top of •on the spot
•in the middle of •at the end of

1. A: How did the actress get her part in that movie?
B: She was cast as she was walking down the street.

2. A: Where’s this bird song coming from?
B: I guess it’s from the bird that walnut tree.

3. A: Where’s the DVD section?
1. A: I heard Mr. Reed caught John stealing from the company store. B: It’s the store.
B: That’s right. And he was fired on the spot!
4. A: I’m so tired now. I don’t know why though.
2. A: Have you seen my MP3 player? I thought I put it on the table. B: Well, the day, people get tired easily.
B: I hear something on top of the bookshelf. Maybe that’s it.
5. A: I’m sorry to say that I have to leave the meeting.
3. A: There’s a parking lot at the back of the building. B: That’s OK. You can leave. But don’t make any noise.
B: Oh, that’s a relief! All the parking spaces in front were occupied.

4. A: Excuse me, where can I find the restroom? B. Answer the questions and fill in the blanks with your own answer.
B: It’s at the end of the hallway, on your left.
1. A: Have you ever gotten hired on the spot?
5. A: Which one’s your boyfriend in this picture? B: Yes, when I applied for a trading company, I was hired on the spot.
B: He’s standing in the middle of the first row... the most * .
handsome guy there.
2. A: Do you drink something in the middle of a lecture or meeting?
What is the point of this lesson? Listen to your teacher. B: I usually drink tea in the middle of a lecture. * .

•on the spot C. Your friend is meeting you up at your office. Give directions or landmarks to help him find the
•on the top of place. Try to use the expressions from the lesson.
•at the back of
•at the end of
•in the middle of
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