OGE. 2. Use of English, task 20-28 / 29-34

It was Friday evening. Liz was looking forward to Saturday because it was her husband’s birthday. She had been preparing for this event for a long time. She had invited ___________ college friends and they were all coming from different cities. (they)

The best part was that Carlos, her husband, ___________ anything about the arrangements. It was going to be a surprise. (not know)

Liz ___________ sandwiches when Carlos came into the kitchen. (make)

“Look, darling,” he said, “I know it’s my birthday tomorrow but I don’t want to do anything special for it.”

Liz thought, “I wish I ___________ cancel the party but I can’t – it’s too late. (can)

The party will take place anyway and it will be the ________ party ever”. (good)

When Carlos came home on Saturday, there ________ lots of people there. (be)

Carlos ____________ them that he felt very happy to see them all and it was true! (tell)

The guests enjoyed the dinner and then Liz brought in a cake. The cake ___________ with chocolates and jellies, and it had as many candles as the number of years Carlos had reached that day. (decorate)

Carlos couldn’t blow them out on the __________ try and his friends were delighted to help him. (one)

The city of St. Davids is situated on the south-west coast of Wales. If you're looking for an _________ place to go, this is your destination. (usual)