Notting Hill
I. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
A. pity
B. wheelchair
C. doorbell
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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.
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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.
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