Eiken 2 Reading 1 Fall 2023

A : What do you think of your new high school, Paula?

B : It’s great, Mr. Morgan. I like it better than my ( ) school.

Having a part time job is good for Kaoru because she needs extra money to spend,but one ( ) is that she cannot go out with her friends at the weekend.

After a series of financial scandals,many people began to demand the government to make rules to ( ) banks more strictly.

David felt the job interview went badly,so he thought that the letter from the company would be a ( ).He was surprised to find out that he actually got the job.

When the police found the escaped criminal hiding in an old warehouse,they approached him ( ).

Chris ( ) his invitation to the barbeque party to friends,neighbours and relatives.He wanted as many people as possible to come.

The rock band`s ( ) only lasted a few months.After radio stations stopped playing the band`s songs,people soon forget about it.

Whenever Keith goes travelling,he ( ) his luggage very carefully.He once had a bag stolen on the train,so he always keeps his things where he can see them.

Louis has worked at the same company since he graduated from college.This year after four ( ) of working there,he his going to retire.

Kate took a walk by the sea yesterday.Some of the rocks were wet and slippery,so she often had to ( ) herself to avoid falling over into the water.

Olivia worked for her Father for eight years and eventually ( ) his business.She ran the company very successfully and even opened a branch overseas.

A : Well, tomorrow our vacation ( ) an end, and we have to fly back home.

B : I know. I don’t want to leave. I wish we could stay here longer.

Gary has been having problems with his knees ( ) for several months. Yesterday, they were really painful.

They are better today, but he has decided to see his doctor anyway.

The storm caused the power to go off in Greenville yesterday. Residents had to ( ) electricity for two hours before the supply was restored.

A : Where’s Gerald? He should have been here half an hour ago.

B : That’s ( ) him. I don’t think he ever arrives on time.

Ms. Williams said that her students could have one more week to finish their history assignments, but anyone who

( ) their work late would be in trouble.

Because Angela’s family was ( ), she did not have to worry about the cost of going to university.

Eisuke is the fastest runner at his school. He is sure ( ) the 100­meter race at the sports festival.

A : Brian, you ( ) put so much salt on your food. Eating too much salt can be bad for you.

B : OK, Mom. I won’t.

Miranda screamed for joy ( ) moment she heard that she had got into Budgeforth College.