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Which country or countries do you think ‘The Northland’ refer to?

The Northland is a polar region where days are shorter and nights are longer. It’s a cold region covered with snow. People use reindeer to harness it to the sledge when it snows. Children wear furry clothes made of animal skin.


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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)


2. I got a fright when I realized how close I was to the cliff edge.


3. He nearly jumped out of his skin when he saw the bull coming towards him.


4. You really gave me a fright when you crept up behind me like that.


5. Wait until I tell his story — it will make your hair stand on end.


6. Paralyzed with fear, the boy faced his abductors.


7. The boy hid behind the door, not moving a muscle.

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Report these questions using if/whether or why/when/where/how/which/what.

Remember the italicized verbs change into the past tense.


1. Meena asked her friend, “Do you think your teacher will come today?”


2. David asked his colleague, “Where will you go this summer?”


3. He asked the little boy, “Why are you studying English?”


4. She asked me, “When are we going to leave?”


5. Pran asked me, “Have you finished reading the newspaper?”


6. Seema asked her, “How long have you lived here?”


7. Sheila asked the children “Are you ready to do the work?”

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What did St. Peter ask the old lady for? What was the lady's reaction?

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How did he punish her?