May 7th, 2025


exercise 10d Complete the sentences with the English translation of these phrases. You can find them in the text but not necessarily in this order.
1. holiday of a lifetime
2. brimming with excitement
3. From now on
4. what was wrong with him
5. trying to avoid bumping into anyone
6. the silence was broken
7. Provided everything is all right
8. at the same time
9. Do you mind if I have a look
10. made an attempt to pack everything
11. I’m sorry for keeping you
12. come with the territory
13. they were on their way  

exercise 10 e:
1. Njau, a Kenyan immigrant in Britain, earns his living as a customs officer at the airport. 2.
2. He especially observes/monitors those who are nervous and (seem to) panic easily.
3. Njau is well-mannered and always thanks people for their co-operation.
4. Yesterday morning he was heading for the customs hall when he realized something.
5. This job was a chance of a lifetime for Njau.