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Choose the correct answer for each gap below, then click the "Check" button to check your answers.
1. Nate deserved
the prize for
that amazing short story about
through Peru. I don't understand
the award.
2. I can't believe you wanted
, and you forgot
a fishing pole. How did you expect
any fish? Were you just going to sit in the river
fish with your bare hands? You would have had a hard time
that!
3. Vince is determined
enough money
to South Africa next year. If he avoids
his money and manages
what he needs
the trip, he plans on
in June.
4. When Sam mentioned
, Nina warned
into the river. She explained that the national park did not allow
for several reasons. The number one reason for
visitors
was the large number of crocodiles in the park.
5. The Oscar-winning actor avoids
to his fans and refuses
his autograph. Moreover, he has difficulty
interviews and appears
problems
with other people. Doesn't he seem way too shy
an actor?
6. Simone and Michael discussed
to Tahiti on their honeymoon, but they had very different opinions about
such an expensive destination. Michael said that after such a costly wedding, he couldn't see
so much money on a vacation. Simone defended
to Tahiti by
that a honeymoon is a once in a lifetime experience.
7.
a search engine
things up on the Internet is a skill that all students need
. That is why the government is urging
basic computer skills in elementary school. Schools also encourage
these skills at home by
the Internet together with their children.
8. Samantha kept
problems with her computer at work. Her co-worker Denise suggested
down the computer and
it
if that would solve the problem.
9. Jack's interest in
foreign languages is a major factor in his decision
to China. One of his life-long goals is
Chinese fluently.
Chinese will be quite a challenge, but
in China should enable
his goal of
the language more quickly.
10. Simon's attempts
accommodation in Paris were not very successful. He tried
every hotel in his guidebook, but he was shocked
they were all full. He called all the youth hostels
out if they had any beds, but they were full, too. Another traveler advised him
to the tourist information office
for help, but the office was closed. Although Simon hated the idea of
Paris without
anything, the thought of
in the train station or
the streets all night convinced
the train to another city
for accommodation there.
Check
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