English Test

1. I did just that but in my ________ I dropped a small packet that fell into a puddle.

2. He didn't want any of his ________ to imagine that being a postman was an easy job.

3. I rubbed the package with a towel and went quickly again to number 56 hurrying down the path in the true ________ of the season,

4. expecting to hear a happy ________ of surprise from young Richard. As I hurried away

5. As he had been very busy in his house since two that morning ________ of a burst water pipe, he went to have a rest.

6. It was at this stage that Ted came in quickly ________ me to finish and get on the road.

7. Once out in the open air I experienced a violent ________ but soon the sun came out.

8. And what was more ________ I had got no money.

9. The only way to ________ with this one, Ted recommended, was to rush at the door, shove the letters through the door and go away as quickly as possible.

10. and thought I was depriving a young child of his Christmas present from some loving ________ .

Enjoy Christmas Day

Plan a peaceful rendezvous with nature

Go for a walk or hike and be mindful of what you see and experience. How does the air feel? What birds do you notice? What sounds do you hear? Nature has a magical way of putting things into perspective.