No 9-22
Task 2
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each question 9-22.
Asking for directions
Have you ever tried asking people for directions? I had to go to London on
business recently, and I soon (9) that I should have bought a street map. I
(10)
the directions of passers-by and (11)
lost. 'You (12)
_ it, it's opposite the bank', they said. In half an hour I (13)
that all that time I (14)
in the wrong direction. "Can you tell me where
the bank (15) -, please', I asked someone. "Which bank (16)
?" I (17)
to go back to the station and take a taxi. After all, London taxi
drivers usually (18) ___ _ a test on their knowledge of its streets. But I (19)
a taxi. In the end a solution (20)
up to my mind. I (21)
some tourists near the station to look at their tourist map. But I (22)
to understand exactly what they said.
AT INTERVIEW FOR A JOB
On Wednesday I had an important interview for a job.I (got up) at 7 o`clock in the morning and (shaved) carefully. I (put on) my best jacket and trousers. I (had to travel) by train , so I (walked) to the station.
On my way I (saw) a man who (was painting) his fence with red paint.The man (didn't notice) me: he (was looking) at the fence.Then he (turned) suddenly and (splashed) my beautiful trousers! The man (apologised) to me, but the damage (had already been done).
''If I (go) home , I (will be late) for the interview". I (thought) There (is) a department store not far from the station , so I (decided) to buy a new pair.
I (found) a nice pair of trousers and since I (was) in a hurry, I (decided) to change on the train. The stop (was) full , so I (paid) hurriedly for my trousers, (took) my shopping bag and (left) .
I (arrived) at the station just in time to catch the train. Now I (was sure) that I (wouldn't be late) for the interview. I (smiled) happily at an elderly lady who (was staring) at my trousers and (went) to the toilet to change. I (threw) my stained trousers out of the window. Then I (opened) the bag to get my new ones , but all I (found) was a pink woollen sweater!
2.Задайте 5 вопросов к тесту "An Interview for a Job":
When did he have an important interview for a job?
Whom did he see on his way to the station?
Why did he decide to buy a new pair of trousers?
Did he arrive at the station just in time to catch the train?
What happened when he threw his stained trousers out of the window?