Master_Speak 2_Past event monologue

I got a bus in Tokyo to go to Kyoto but _________ leaving the bus station, we crashed into a car.

• following that

• shortly after

• afterwards

To study very hard and learn many things in a very short time, usually before an exam: c (a)   .

The party started at 7 p.m, but I was really late. ___________ I got there, most of the guests had already left

• By the time that

• As soon as

• Immediately

Saying that somebody is unfit, not in a good physical condition.

• on the part

• by the time

• out of shape

• the moral of

I remember when I started learning Italian by using a CD, _________, I found it useful and I learnt a lot quickly. But _________, when I went to Italy and tried to speak Italian, I had lots of problems.

• To start with; as soon as

• At first; next

• At the beginning; finally

A person responsible for taking care of sheep: s (a)   .

I really loved the end of my high school although there were lots of exams. ____________, it was really hard work, _________ I was tired all the time. ___________ I got used to the excitement of the exams.

• At the beginning; then; Following that

• To start with; so; Then

• At first; following that; In the end

Spending the whole night studying, either writing homework or preparing for an exam.

• crammer

• shepherd

• intimidation

• all-nighter

At school there was an organised trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels, ________ we ate ice cream and sang songs on the way home.

• So

• Next

• Afterwards

Be frightened or nervous because you are not confident in a situation: i (a)   .