Notting Hill chapter 5

I.  Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

A. pity B. wheelchair C. doorbell D. whispered

E. stockbroker F. floppy G. screamed H. nervously

1.  My little sister spoke ______because this was her first time performing on stage.

2.  She had a serous car accident last year. She has been confined to a ______since then.

3.  The old man ______out that there was a burglar inside the house.

4.  Nancy was lacing her shoe up when the ______rang.

5.  It’s a ______you can’t come to my wedding ceremony.

6.  William is an outstanding ______. He earns a lot of money by buying and selling stocks for people who want to invest money.

7.  “Keep your voice down, the baby is sleeping.” I ______.

8.  Sally is wearing a big ______hat. I can barely see her face.

II. Who said this?

A. William B. Anna C. Bella D. Honey E. Bernie F. Max

______1. “I’ve worried about my weight since I was nineteen.”

______2. “How’s the pay in films? The last film you made…. What were you paid?”

______3. “I don’t believe it! I walked into the toilet with her.”

______4. “It’s a pity you don’t eat meat. But don’t worry- I won’t tell Max.”

______5. “It’s my hair! It’s always falling across my face.”

______6. “I want to give the last piece of cake to the person who has the saddest life.”

III. Reading comprehension. T or F

1. Anna is a vegetarian. ______

2. None of William’s friends recognize Anna when he brings her to the party. ______

3. Honey is William’s younger sister. ______

4. Bernie is very successful in his job and makes a lot of money. ______

5. Bella can’t walk because of an accident. ______

6. Bella and Max are happily married and have a child. ______

7. Max is very good at cooking. ______

8. William and Anna go to a garden after the meal. ______

IV. What happened first? Put these sentences in the right order. Number 1~7.

______A. William and Anna kiss under the tree in the garden.

______B. Bernie can’t recognize Anna at first.

______C. William’s friends are surprised when he brings Anna home.

______D. William and Anna try to climb over the gate of a private garden.

______E. Anna has an enjoyable meal with William’s family.

______F. Honey walks into the toilet with Anna.

______G. All of them fight for the last piece of cake during the coffee time.