Susan (1) … very tired that night so at 9 o'clock she decided to go to bed. she was (2) … tired to stay up any longer. as she (3) … up the stairs she heard a noise which was coming from the attic. she was frightened but decided (4) … and see what it was. in the attic (5) … wasn't enough light to see properly. susan (6) … a candle but it still wasn't bright enough. she heard the noise again. it was coming from the corner of the attic. she was (7) …. she picked up a broom which she (8) … on the floor. just then, a huge bat flew towards her. susan screamed very loudly and ran quickly downstairs. 1. a was feeling b was felt c had felt 2. a too b much c enough 3. a went b was going c has gone 4. a going b to go c go 5. a their b it c there 6. a lit b lighted c was lighting 7. a terrific b terrifying c terrified 8. a was found b was finding c had found

we may chose (0)example: to wear particular colours just because of personal preference or fashion. however, particular colours (1) have always had special meanings or uses. black, for example, is generally thought (2) of

as suitable for serious occasions and in the west it is traditional for funerals. this is (3) not the case in china, however, (4) where white is worn at funerals.

some colours may be chosen for practical reasons. road workers, who need to (5) be

easily seen, often wear jackets (6) with bright yellow or orange stripes (7) which are clearly visible to drivers. green is generally regarded as (8) being calming colour, and so it is often used in places (9) like

doctors' waiting rooms. blue is many people's favourite colour, and there may be a connection (10) between

this and the popularity of the blue jeans. blue also symbolizes loyalty and for (11) this

reason fashion consultants recommend wearing blue clothes to job interviews.

so the next time you buy something to wear in your favourite colour, stop and think. (12) what

does it say about you?

1. she could be telling the truth-it's hard to say

2. simone says she might come to the party, but she's not sure

3. i'm afraid i can't help, but maybe my brother could find the answer to you

4. my grandparents may stay with us next week-they'll let us know by friday

5. you must remember carrie, surely? she used to be in our class

6. you can’t be serious-you're not really going to leave, are you?

7. i might be able to finish the report by friday-i'll do my best

8. she must be feeling nervous, having to give a presentation to so many people.