Part 2

For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). In the exam, write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Example: GET

Christmas Flight

In our family, we have a tradition to 0 _____ together for a Christmas dinner. This often means flying 9 the other end of the world for some of the family members. This year was my 10 to have a longer journey, as I had to fly across the Atlantic from San Francisco all the way to London.

Because of the holiday season, the airport was 11 of people. What made things 12 was that, because of the traffic, I arrived at the airport too late and missed the plane. The next direct flight wasn’t arriving until tomorrow. My 13 option was to take a connecting flight through Brighton, as I was running late, and I definitely could not afford to 14 our family celebration.

Luckily, I managed to go through check-in without much trouble. I was just 15 time for boarding – they closed the gate right after I stepped into the aircraft cabin. I squeezed into the window seat, put the earphones in, and for the first time today, I was enjoying a moment of peace. I had a long flight 16 of me.

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