II. Fill in the necessary prepositions.

I was quite impressed when I visited Hollywood, California last year. My favourite part of the trip was a visit (1) ……. a studio where a film was being made. I saw the actor who was starring (2) ……. the film and I even got to shake hands (3) ……. him! I couldn't believe that I was so close (4) ……. such a big star. He was dressed (5) ….... expensive clothes and looked fabulous. It is an experience that I'll never forget.

III. Fill in the correct word. There are some extra words:

weeping, starting, iceberg, amazing, gazed, cheerful,

experience, slender, whispers, voyage, watch, staring, terror,

1. The ship sank when it hit a(n) ……. .

2. You need to have a lot of ……. for this job.

3. Christine couldn’t stop ……. when Paul told her he was going to leave her.

4. Mary has long, ……. fingers.

5. Joe ran away in ……. when he saw the snakes.

6. It was a(n) ……. performance; everyone loved it.

7. As I sat on the train, I noticed a man ……. at me.

8. The young man ……. lovingly at his bride.

9. I like to ……. the news on TV every evening.

10. The ship made its first ……. in 1947.

IV. Fill in the correct word(s). The words can be used more than once:

popular with, see, take, expect, famous for, bring, wait for

1. Carl Lewis is ……. winning four gold medals in 1988 Olympic Games.

2. I can’t ……. her. Where is she?

3. Ricky Martin is really ……. teenage girls. They think he’s handsome and talented.

4. I’m going to listen to the radio tonight, I always ……. bad news.

5. When I wear my glasses, I can ……. much better.

6. Don’t ……. him any longer, he decided to stay at home.

7. The teacher is very ……. his students.

8. Could you ……. the dog for a walk, please?

9. Will you ……. me some orange juice, please?

10. Please, ……. me; I am almost ready.

V. Choose the correct word:

1. The children loved stroking the dog's silky/silk coat.

2. The butcher tried to sell me some horrible, leathery/leather steak today.

3. Motorcyclists wear leathery/leather jackets to protect themselves from the cold.

4. Do you know where I can find a feathery/feather duster?

5. Feathery/Feather snowflakes started falling to the ground.

6. Don't miss/lose the new television series that begins at 10 o'clock this evening.

7. Jackie had to retire/resign from her position so that she could take care of her baby.

8. My father has twenty employers/employees working for him in his supermarket.

9. I couldn't believe that he shouted at her. His behaviour/attitude was quite rude.

10. Jason is a great athlete; I think he will win/earn the race easily.

11. What is the correct accent/pronunciation of the word "tomato"?

12. The nurse cured/treated my wounded knee with some special cream.

13. Mary feels isolated/lonely now that she lives in another city.

14. The village remains isolated/lonely in winter.

15. Rise/raise your hand if you want to say something.

16. She nearly dropped/fell the expensive vase on the floor.

17. The boat's passengers were relieved/refreshed to see land after the frightening storm.

18. This house remembers/reminds me of my childhood home.

19. The old lady had deep freckles/wrinkles around her eyes.

20. We had reached/arrived Brighton by 2 o'clock.

21. Terry told me that I was welcome/accepted to visit him anytime.

22. I don't realise/understand why he spoke so rudely to you.

23. He has been cured/treated of his allergy.

24. I saw the accident since/while I was working in the garden.

25. When/Since we got home, we realised our dog was missing.

26. Woody Allen is a famous film director who also plays saxophone/the saxophone.

27. I have booked a seat on a flight which leaves at 8 o'clock in the evening/evening.

28. They had a guide with them when they climbed Himalayas/the Himalayas.

29. Did you pay much for computer/the computer you bought?

30. We always eat dinner/the dinner at seven o'clock.