The sinking of the Titanic is one of the most famous shipwreck stories of all time. The Titanic was said to be the safest ocean liner in the world. When it set sail, all the cabins were full, from the most expensive to the cheapest ones on the lower dock. Some of 5) the richest people of the world set sail for America on one of the longest and most dangerous crossings attempted by such a liner. The captain was one of the best, but he made a big mistake which caused hundreds of deaths. As they sailed on, the going became more difficult. Suddenly the captain saw an iceberg ahead but, by then, it was too late to do anything. They sailed closer until finally they hit it. Everyone rushed to the lifeboats. Some survived but many died. The survivors said it was the most frightening experience in their lives and they felt like the luckiest people on earth to have survived.
1. He wanted to know if I would join them that night. 2. The police asked where I had been when the car had hit the lady. 3. The lady wondered why I couldn't afford traveling abroad. 4. He asked how many children were dying of hunger every day. 5. She was eager to find out who had been waiting for her at the station. 6. The boss wanted us to remind him what price they had offered for that flat. 7. The interviewer asked me how long I had been working for their branch in Moscow. 8. The musician wondered if I was really enjoying the jazz they played.
