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  • slightly angry about something
    annoyed (by)
  • unhappy because something was not as good as you hoped or expected
    disappointed (with)
  • a very beautiful drawing in a book, magazine, etc.
    stunning illustration
  • Tickets are going to be very difficult to get, but with luck we ______ buy some on the internet. (could/might be able to/will be able to)
    might be able to/will be able to
  • extremely angry (with somebody)
    furious (with)
  • when a character has this in a book, film, etc., they have an important purpose in its story
    major role
  • a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about that is difficult to solve or understand
    complex issue
  • a person in a book, film, etc. that is not one of the main people in the story
    minor character
  • Tom has hurt his leg, so we _____ play tennis next weekend. (won´t be able to/couldn´t/didn´t manage to)
    won´t be able to
  • when the story of a book, play or film happens in a way that you expect and isn´t unusual or interesting
    predictable plot
  • acceptable or right for someone or something
    suitable (for)
  • Stella could read before she _____ walk. (was able to/could/might be able to)
    was able to/could
  • the first part of a book
    opening chapter
  • Although Helen was only a _______ in the book, she was one of my favourites.
    minor character
  • a sad story about imaginary characters and events
    moving novel
  • very interested in or enthusiastic about something
    keen (on)
  • It was hard work, but eventually I _____ climb over the garden wall. (managed to/could/was able to)
    managed to/was able to
  • worried or anxious
    nervous (about)
  • Success came when she was given a _________ in a Hollywood film.
    major role
  • liking something very much and doing or having it too often
    addicted (to)
  • Nobody thought the writing was very good, but we all agreed that the ________ in the book were very colourful and beautiful.
    stunning illustrations
  • I ______ swim until I was 15 years old. (couldn´t/managed to/wasn´t able to)
    couldn´t/wasn´t able to
  • Most authors try to capture the reader´s interest in the ___________ to make sure that they continue reading.
    opening chapter
  • Every now and again I just have to read a ___________ that makes me feel strong emotions.
    moving novel
  • How _____ fix Mark´s computer? (could you/did you manage to/managed you to)
    did you manage to
  • In the end, I _______ persuade my dad to buy me a scooter. (was able to/managed to/will be able to)
    was able to/managed to
  • It´s unusual for a very young author to attempt to write about such a difficult and _______.
    complex issue
  • an emotion you feel when something has happened that you didn´t expect
    surprised (at)
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