Lesson 26

Alicia is from Russia. She is learning English. Ms. Bell is a Canadian teacher. They speak English online twice a week. Ms. Bell helps Alicia with her English. Today, Alicia has some good news for her teacher!

Alicia：Hi, Ms. Bell! Can you hear me?（Alicia does not hear a reply.）

Alicia：Hello? Ms. Bell, are you there?

Ms. Bell：Hi, Alicia. Yes, I’m here!

Alicia：Oh good. I’m so excited today. I have some good news!

Ms. Bell：Really? What is it, Alicia?

Alicia：I won first place at the National English Competition!

Ms. Bell：Good for you, Alicia! You really improved a lot!

Alicia：It’s all thanks to you.

Ms. Bell：No. I didn’t do anything. You did all the hard work yourself. I am so proud of you.

Alicia：I couldn’t do it by myself. Talking with you is such a great help. Thank you, Ms. Bell. And

guess what! I won a great prize!

Ms. Bell：That’s great! What did you win?

Alicia：I won a trip to Canada! Next year, I will visit Canada for two weeks. I can meet you in

Canada.

Ms. Bell：Wow! That is great news! You can stay with me. I can’t wait to see you!