’I think I’ve got some paperwork that needs ____________,’ meant You’re being rude, and I’m going to leave the room.
A.sorting out B.wrapping up C.making out D.showing off
When I got there, the coffee cooling in my hand, the corridor was empty. As I ____________ closer, I could see the consultant’s door was ajar. I hesitated outside, but I could hear Mrs Traynor’s voice in my ears all the time now, criticizing me for leaving him.
A.slipped B.leapt C.withdrew D.drew
‘Lissa thought—well, we both just thought you should know. Sorry, old chap. I ... I do hope things improve for you and I hope you do want to stay in touch when things... you know ... when things ____________ a bit.’
A.settle down B.drop out C.broke off D.sink in
‘I’ve got lots of things I should be doing in here,’ I said. I was actually quite relieved that I would be ____________ his company for an hour or so. I screwed the lid on to the beaker.
A.guaranteed B.spared C.offered D.kept
As we stepped into the room, the man in the wheelchair looked up from under shaggy, unkempt hair. His eyes met mine and after a pause, he ____________ a bloodcurdling groan.
A.set out B.let out
C.gave off D.reached out
She glanced at my legs. ‘Although you might want to wear... something a bit less ____________.’
A.revealing B.temporary
C.complicated D.inadequate
