It happened while Mr Harris and his wife sitting on the
tandem behind him (cycle)1 through Holland) The roads (be)2
stony and the bicycle often (jump).3 “Sit tight,” (say)4 Harris to
his wife, without turning his head) But Mrs Harris (think)5 he
(say)6 “Jump down!” Why she (think)7 he (say)8 “Jump down!”
neither of them (can)9 (explain)10 later. Mrs Harris (jump
down)11 while Harris (go on)12 thinking that she (sit)13 still
behind him. At first she (think)14 he (want)15 simply (show)16
his skill and (return)17 when he (reach)18 the hill. But when he
(pass)19 the hill and (disappear)20 in the wood she began (cry)21
as she (have)22 no money, and she (not know)23 Dutch. People
(think)24 she (lose)25 something so they (take)26 her to the
police station. Meanwhile, Harris (cycle)27 with great pleasure.
But soon he (begin)28 (feel)29 that something (go wrong).30 He
(look back)31 but (see)32 nobody there. While he (think)33 how
(find)34 his wife he (meet)35 some people who (advise)36 him
(go)37 to the police. There he (ask)38 when, where and why he
(lose)39 his wife and (promise)40 help. Their meeting (be)41 not
a tender one, as Mrs Harris (say)42 she (never be)43 so furious
in her life.
2. It was a nice day, so we decided ...for a walk. (to go)
3. It’s a nice day. Does anyone fancy ...for a walk? (going)
4. I’m not in a hurry. I don't mind ... .(waiting)
5. They don’t have much money. They can't afford ...out very often. (going)
6. I wish that dog would stop ... . It's driving me mad. (barking)
7. Our neighbour threatened ...the police if we didn't stop the noise. (to call)
8. We were hungry, so I suggested ... dinner early. (having)
9. Hurry up! I don't want to risk ...the train. (missing)
10. I’m still looking for a job but I hope ...something soon. (to find)
1 If it’s cold people spend more time indoors.
2 If the sky is red in the evening it's usually nice the next day.
3 Water freezes if the temperature drops to zero or below.
4 We will go for a picnic tomorrow if the weather is nice.
5 British people say that if it rains on 15th July it will rain for the next 40 days.
B. Complete each conversation with a word / words from A and B.
A as cold as cold cold cold icy out in the
B blood cold ice reception shoulder stare
Example:
A: The police say the killer murdered his victims without showing any emotion.
B: That’s right. They were all murdered in the cold blood.
A: Dan and Rebecca aren’t talking to me.
B: Me neither. They’ve been giving me the (6 cold shoulder) all day.
A: I don’t think they were very pleased to see me.
B: Nor me. I got a very (7 cold reception) .
A: Dan isn’t the friendliest person in the world.
B: Definitely not. He’s (8 as cold as ice) .
A: Rebecca looked at me like I had done or said something bad.
B: Me too. She gave me a really (9 icy stare) .
A: Maybe she was angry that you didn’t ask her to join in the discussion?
B: Maybe, but it wasn’t my intention to leave her (10 out in the cold) .
C. Choose the best words to complete the conversation between a shop assistant and a customer.
A: I’m looking for women’s trousers.
B: (0) Shall I show you where they are?
A: I (11) wonder if I could try these trousers on, please?
B: Of course. The changing room’s over there.
A: They’re perfect. (12) Could you tell me how much they are?
B: They’re £45.
A: I’d (13) like to pay by credit card, if that’s OK.
B: That’s fine.
A: And (14) would you mind putting them in a bag for me, please?
B: Not at all.
A: Oh, wait a moment. These have got a hole in them. Could you get me another pair?
B: (15) I’ll see if we have another pair in the store room.