Match the meanings with the words/expressions in italics, and write the appropriate meaning next to the sentence. The first one has been done for you : 3. He nearly jumped out of his skin when he saw the bull coming towards him.

Match the meanings with the words/expressions in italics, and write the appropriate meaning next to the sentence. The first one has been done for you : 2. I got a fright when I realised how close I was to the cliff edge.

Match the meanings with the words/expressions in italics, and write the appropriate meaning next to the sentence. The first one has been done for you : 1. I knew a man was following me, I was scared out of my wits. (very frightened)

Can you find the expressions in the story that tell you that the author was frightened? Read the story and complete the following sentences : 2. I sat there holding ............

Can you find the expressions in the story that tell you that the author was frightened? Read the story and complete the following sentences : 1. I was turned ............ .

Here are some sentences from the text. Say which of them tell you, that the author : (a) was afraid of the snake (b) was proud of his appearance (c) had a sense of humour (d) was no longer afraid of the snake 1. I was turned to stone. 2. I was no more image cut in granite. 3. The arm was beginning to be drained of strength.