Dear Vicky,

Dear Vicky,

I live in Aberdeen, in the north of Scotland. My family live in Cornwall, at
the other end of the country. My parents are getting old now, and I really want
to go and see them this Christmas. The problem is my boss. He only gives us 2
days' holiday at Christmas. It's 500 miles to go from Aberdeen to Cornwall and
then 500 miles back again, and I'll be exhausted(筋疲力尽)when I get back. I want to
ask for more time off, but I don't get on very well with my boss. A few months
ago, he walked into the room and heard some of us saying rude things about him.
Since then the atmosphere(气氛)has been very difficult.

Anxious in Aberdeen

Dear Anxious in Aberdeen,

It's obvious to me that you need to rebuild your relationship with your boss.
You have hurt his feelings, and now that you need something from him. You have
realized what you have done. There is only one thing to doit's time you
apologized. I'm sure your boss will be relieved(宽慰的). If you explain why you
need the time off, he will probably be more than happy to let you go. Good
luck!

Vicky

21. The letter-writer wants to()at Christmas.

A. have a long holiday abroad

B. visit his parents who live quite far away

C. change his job

22. The letter-writer will travel()miles to go to and come back from Com
wall.

A. 500

B. 1500

C. 1000

23. The letter-writer doesn't get on well with his boss because().

A. his boss is a very rude person

B. his boss heard the letter-writer and others say very bad things about
him

C. the letter-writer doesn't like the atmosphere at work

24. Vicky advises the letter-writer to().

A. make his boss apologize to him

B. give some gifts to his boss

C. apologize to his boss for what he has done

25. Vicky thinks the letter-writer's boss will()after he hears the
explanation.

A. be very happy to give the letter-writer a longer holiday

B. not be happy to let the letter-writer go

C. probably give the letter-writer a raise