I. Answer the questions about the words and expressions.

1. Is a clearing likely to be (a) an area of woodland, or (b) an area in a wood where there are no trees?

2. If something gleams, is it likely to be (a) bright, or (b) dull light?

3. Is a riot of colors likely to be (a) just one or two, or (b) lots of different colors?

4. If a child gurgles happily, is this likely to be (a) a low, or (b) a high-pitched sound?

5. Is a metallic sound likely to be made by (a) something metal, or (b) wooden?

6. If a dog howls, does it make (a) a long, loud sound, or (b) a weak, high sound?

7. Is a creak likely to be a sound made by (a) something new, or (b) something old?

8. If a gate has fallen off its hinges, is it likely to (a) open and shut normally, or (b) stay open?

II. Translation

1. ……有人在房子侧面的石墙上喷涂了几个字。(spray)

2. 我的地板开始嘎吱作响，整个晚上屋子里都会有奇怪的声音，好像闹鬼一样。(creak)

3. My windows are my eyes, and they look onto trees and fields, with low hills surrounding the whole scene as if everything nestled in their arms.

4. On these days, the groundsman and his family used to dress smartly and leave the house for several hours.