April fox is a dancer. She works for the British dance company in Leeds. Her boss thereis Maria Grant. One Monday morning, April arrives early. She sees Maria at the coffeemachine. “I’ve got some good news,” says Maria.
There is an envelope in her hand “Really? What is it?” April asks. Maria smiles. “Waitand see,” she says. At ten o’clock the dancers are finishing their first class. Suddenly,Maria walks into the room. “Can I have a word with you all, please?” she says
Six weeks later, April is atHeathrow airport in London. “You are going to have a very good time,” says her father.“Of course she is, George,” says Mrs. Fox. “Now, April, have you got everything? Ticket,passport, money…?” April smiles. “Yes, Mum.” She says goodbye to her parents. Thenshe sees Laura and Maria. “Come on,” says Laura. “It’s time to go.” On the plane Apriland Laura talk about Moscow. They are both very happy. “I want to see everything,”says Laura. “The Kremlin – Red Square – the Bolshoi…” “Me, too, says April, “and I want to meet lots of people.” “Don’t forget we’re going there to work,” says Maria witha smile.