Requesting help from a neighbor to water plants during a family emergency trip - (Reading > Correspondence)
Requesting help from a neighbor to water plants during a family emergency trip
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Read the following message.
Dear Melissa, I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing to ask for a huge favor, and I apologize for the sLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
1. Rachel is asking Melissa to .....
drive her to the airport on Thursday.
look after her mother in Halifax.
take care of her home while she's away.
help her sister who is in Europe.
2. Rachel's mother .....
lives with Rachel's sister.
needs surgery after an accident.
is visiting from Nova Scotia.
is recovering from a recent illness.
3. The orchid in Rachel's kitchen .....
needs more water than the ferns.
should be watered daily.
requires special care.
needs less water than other plants.
4. Rachel has left money for Melissa to .....
buy more plant food.
pay for her transportation.
treat herself as a thank you.
forward packages if needed.
5. Rachel feels .....
confident about her mother's surgery.
concerned about her mother's situation.
upset with her sister for being away.
guilty for asking Melissa for help.
6. Rachel plans to .....
stay in Halifax permanently.
bring Melissa a gift from Nova Scotia.
help her mother move closer to her.
visit Europe after seeing her mother.
Here is a response to the message. Complete the response by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank.
Hi Rachel, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom! Of course I can 7 .... while you're away. Don't worry about the short notice - that's what friends are for. I'll make sure to follow your instructions about the plants, especially 8 ..... I can easily stop by every few days since your place is on my way to the community center. As for the 9 ...., I'll bring it inside and keep it safe until you return. Please don't worry about the $30 - that's completely unnecessary, though I won't say no to that maple fudge you mentioned! I hope your mom's surgery 10 ..... It must be stressful for you, especially with your sister being away. Please give your mom my best wishes for a speedy recovery. And yes, dinner would be lovely when 11 ..... Safe travels! Melissa