Match the words and phrases with their meanings in the box below.

	Paragraph numbers
1. homesick	(3)
2. practically	(4)
3. it pains me	(7)
4. appreciate	(9)
5. thoughtless	(10)
6. exercise	(11)
7. relief	(13)
8. ghastly	(14)

Paragraph numbers

Meaning

1. Homesick

(3)

wanting to be home

2. practically

(4)

almost

3. it pains me-

(7)

it hurts me

4. appreciate-

(9)

understanding the difficulties

5. thoughtless-

(10)

not very caring

6. exercise-

(11)

test the strength of

7. relief-

(13)

a welcome change

8. ghastly-

(14)

terrible