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.