1. Lucy
a) will retire soon.b) has been contemplating retirement.c) used to work in a studio.d) has been working under the table.

2. Michael may be
a) a business manager.b) an art editor.c) a painter.d) an art critic.

3. The art studio
a) doesn't paint many calendars.b) has been firing staff lately.c) has received numerous orders recently.d) isn't as productive as it should be.

4. Lucy may choose to
a) learn how to paint illustrations.b) to work full-time.c) make calendars in her free time.d) come out of retirement.

5. According to Michael,
a) Lucy can only paint calendars.b) illustrations are difficult to paint.c) Lucy can’t be replaced.d) scenic illustrations are the best.

6. Lucy’s decision may be difficult because
a) painting is tough at her old age.b) Michael wants her to paint.c) she's enjoying not being employed.d) she has no free time.

Hello Michael,

Thank you for your 7 a) retirementb) paintingc) thoughtfuld) romantic words, even though it's been less than a year, it has felt far more than that. Actually, I relocated to my husbands country house, so I have been enjoying 8 a) paintingb) retired lifec) making candlesd) doing nothing  out in the country greatly, especially the horse rides in the afternoon. It’s very beautiful and scenic out here.

But, I do miss painting and 9 a) working at the studiob) making calendarsc) painting illustrationsd) speaking with customers too, so occasionally I paint some landscapes in my free time. So, I think it would be great to paint sometimes, and I’d love to take the 10 a) full-time positionb) volunteer jobc) part-time positiond) retirement painting . I actually feel more inspired now. I come into town occasionally, so I could visit the studio then, and I'll definietly be bringing down some 11 a) illustrationsb) paintingsc) calendarsd) baked goodies  , so much for the diet!

Let me know,
Lucy

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