Lesson 53:
Ringing Up Li MingJenny,Brian says,
I would like to ask Li Ming some questions for my report on

Asia.
Maybe I'll ring him up.Ring up?What does Brian mean?
Ring upmeanscall on the phone.But phones don't go up when they

ring!
They can't fly!Brian doesn't think phones fly,Danny!
Brian is from the U.K.He says some things a little differently

from us!
I'll get you his phone number,says Jenny.Thanks!Brian says.
Do you know what time it is in ChinaJenny looks at her watch.
It's afternoon here.That means it's early morning there.
Li Ming will be at home.Brian rings up Li Ming's apartment.
Li Ming's mother answers.Hello,Brian says.
May I please speak to Li Ming?Sure!
Hold on,Please answers Li Ming's mother.Thank you,says Brian.
You're welcome,she answers.Li Ming comes to the phone.
Hello,this is Li Ming speaking.Hi,Li Ming.
It's Brian.How's the weather in Shijiazhuang?
It's raining here this morning.What can I do for you,Brian?
I'm writing a report on Asia for geography class,says Brian.
Would you please help me?I have a few questions.Of course!says

Li Ming.
Thanks a lot!says Brian.This will be a very good report!