The Curse - More Practice (Chapter 1)

Practice 1:


Put T for the statements which are true and F for the statements which are false.

1. Azreen was looking forward to return to her hometown. ______

2. Julian agreed to accompany Azreen on the flight back home. ______

3. Azreen volunteers at the front desk during her spare time. ______

4. Azreen was eager to speak to Julian before leaving London. ______

5. Azreen had to postpone taking her exams. ______

6. Azreen had to leave London suddenly because there was a death in her family. _______

7. Julian was popular among students in college _______

8. Both Julian and Azreen was from Malaysia. _______

Practice 2

Complete the sentences below by matching them with the following phrases.

• the matron’s office

• the door did not jam as usual and made her way to the nearest station.

• why she was leaving.

• I’ll help you with your bag.”

• In his place was a tall amicable-looking young man.

• I won’t be able to help out at the desk tonight?”

• she could never get used to the changing daylight saving time



1. Azreen Saleh stepped out blindly from ____________________________________________

2. “Can you please tell Mr. Goldman that ____________________________________________

3. She did not want to have to explain _______________________________________________

4. She heaved a sigh of relief that ___________________________________________________

5. No matter how much time she spent in London ______________________________________

6. “You’re taking a tube to Heathrow ________________________________________________

7. The fatherly Filipino had apparently gone down to the cafeteria for breakfast and
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Practice 3:

Read the statements below. Then identify the characters who made the statements.

1. “Have a nice trip then, Love”

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2. “Oh, no, not Julian”

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3. “I didn’t expect you’d finish your exams so soon”

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4. “You’re taking the tube to Heathrow? I’ll help you with your bag....”

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5. “You’d better return to you desk. Old Goldman might realise you’re missing.”

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6. “I have to go home earlier. I’ve spoken to the principal”

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