Intermediate test

An exercise by Konstantinos Papadamos

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!
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A New Beginning.

Maria had always dreamed of in another country. When she finally got the chance, she was both and nervous. She had never lived away from her family before. On the day of her flight, she up early, packed her bags, and took a taxi to the airport.
The airport was , but she managed to find her gate just in time. She looked around and saw people from many different , all traveling to different destinations. During the , she thought about the new life she was about to start.
When she arrived, looked different. The language, the buildings, even the way people behaved. But she was to adapt. She found a small apartment and started looking for a job. It wasn't at first. She missed her family and felt a little lonely.
After a few weeks, she made some new and began to enjoy her new surroundings. She started to feel more comfortable and confident. She even began taking evening classes to her English. Slowly, she realized that this experience would her grow in many ways.

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