E. to kick and fight so that you can escape D. Look at the highlighted words/phrases in the text, and match them with their meanings a-g. 1. companion a. to make it difficult or impossible for sb to see b. to hit sb/sth and make them fall down 2. head c. to look at sb/sth for a long time; to stare 3. rush d. a person that you spend a lot of time with 4. struggle because you are friends or are travelling together 5. blind 6. knock sb/sth over from sb/sth f. to go somewhere in a hurry g. to go in a particular direction 7. gaze
3) Hello, Ruth! I’m having a great time here. It’s really hot! 4) I think that it’s helpful that I’m learning here rather than at school back home. Other than that I’m enjoying myself very much. The area we are staying in is rather tempting as there’re so many posh shops and restaurants around. 2) I’m trying to resist buying too much. I can go out quite a lot, my lessons usually start at 10am so I don’t have to get up early, which is great when tasting the nightlife. 1) Spanish lessons are going well, and Andrea, my teacher seems really nice. I understand quite a lot now and I’m getting to the stage where I can say something. 5) You know me, I like partying. Anyway I need to go. Hope you’re well and not too cold back at home! Keep in touch!
1 d
2 g
3 f
4 e
5 a
6 b
7 c