EXERCISE 14
I __1_ by myself in my usual compartment for at least 10 minutes,waiting __2_.The train never seemed to start on time and I often thought that I could have __3_ in bed a little longer,or had another cup of tea before _4__. Suddenly I heard someone __5_ on the platform outside.A young girl _6__ towards the train.The man on duty put out his hand __7_ but she ran past him and opened the door of my compartment.Then the whistle blew and the train started.
"I nearly missed it,__8_?"the girl said."How long does it take to _9__ London?"
"It depends on the engine driver."I said ,"Some day it's much slower than others."
"I'll have to __10_ so as not to be late again tomorrow,"she said."_11__ my first day at work with a new firm today and they told me that the man _12__ is very strict.I __13_ him yet so I don't know __14_ but he sounds a bit frightening."
She talked about the new job on the way to London and before long,I realized that she _15__ for my firm.I _16__ in the firm for nearly 20 years.Our boss was really a very strict man.My own secretary _17__ so I must be her new boss._18__ fair to her.
"Oh,dear,"she said."What a terrible mistake!I wish I _19__."
"Never mind,"I said."at least you'll know when you train's late_20__."
1) A have been sitting B had been sitting
C sit D am sitting
2) A for the train to start B the train starting
C the train start D for the train starting
