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Dictation Bell In ancient times all over the world, it was believed that evil spirits could put up with just about anything except the clanging of the bell. Over time, the bell itself, even when not ringing, came to be regarded as a powerful lucky symbol. Because it is suspended in a hanging position, it takes on the representation of all life suspended between heaven and earth. Its vault-like shape has become a symbol of heaven. Bells are used in Christian churches as well as Hindu and Buddhist temples as a means of keeping evils away. The bell tolled at funerals is now explained as a signal to the living that a soul is passing to the other side and should be accompanied by prayers. But originally the tolling was intended to prevent evil forces from interfering with the soul’s heavenward journey. clanging suspend representation vault-like Christian Hindu Buddhist funeral accompany originally interfere heavenward toll Conversations 1. W: Bob, [1] you weren’t at home last Saturday, were you? I tried to call you. M: Oh, that’s right. Carolyn. I suppose you phoned me in the morning, didn’t you? W: Yes, it was late in the morning when I phoned. M: Oh, [2] I was out shopping. Why did you phone me? W: I wanted to ask if you’d like to come to dinner on Sunday. M: Oh, what a pity! [3] I wish I had come but-actually, I went on a river trip practically the whole day Sunday. W: How was the trip? M: Very worthwhile. By the way, how did the dinner party go? W: Well, we had a wonderful time… er… [1] I thought you might have enjoyed it too if you had come. Tom Welsh and his wife were with us. You’ve met them before, haven’t you? M: Tom Welsh, yes, I rather liked him. W: And we had a lovely dinner with green cabbage, cucumber soup and fresh salad. M: Very nice. W: And they asked about you. M: And how’re they getting on? W: Oh, very well. They enjoyed the party very much. M: Ah, good. 2. W: Elizabeth Martin speaking. M: Dr. Martin, my name is Mark Johnson. My roommate, Benj