READING PRACTICE : BILL JONES

My name is Bill Jones and I am a student. Actually, my first name is William. “Bill is short for William. I was born in a little country town not far from here. I was born on June 17, 1941. I have two sisters and two brothers. My father’s name is Gorge and my mother’s name is Marilyn. I have many friends in this city. Last year, I was in the hospital during the month of July. I was in the hospital for twenty-two days. My friend, John, was in the hospital for two weeks last year. He ws in the hospital during the onth of March. My friend, John, has a good radio and a phonograph. He has many phonograph records. He doesn’t have a television set, but I have one. My television set is a small one, but it’s a very good one. During the week I get up before seven o’clock and I study engineering. On Saturdays and Sundays I don’t get up early.