高中英语语法填空:对话题型能力练习 Test 18

高中英语语法填空:对话题型能力练习 Test 18

W: Gosh! Have you seen this, Richard?

M: See what?

W: In the paper. It says, there is a man going around 　61　 (pretend) he's from the electricity board. He's been calling at people's homes, saying he is coming to check if all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around 　62　 to make him a cup of tea, and 　63　 they are out of the room he steals their money, handbag, whatever and makes off with it.

M: But you know, Jane, it's partly their own fault; you should never let anyone like that in 　64　 you're expecting them.

W: It's all very well to say that. But someone comes to the door, and says electricity or gas and you 　65　 (automatic) think they are OK, especially if they flash a card to you.

M: Does this man have an ID then?

W: Yes, that's the problem. It seems he used to work for the electricity board at one time. According to 　66　 paper the police are warning people, especially pensioners, not to admit anyone unless they have an 　67　 . It's a bit sad. One old lady told them she'd just been to the post-office to draw her pension when he 　68　 (call). She said he 　69　 (follow) her home. He stole a whole lot.

M: But what does he look like? Surely they must have a description.

W: Oh, yes they have. Let's see, 　70　 his thirties, tall, bushy dark hair, slight northern accent, sounds a bit like you actually.