FILL IN EACH BLANK WITH ONE APPROPRIATE WORD FROM THE BOX

2. Fill in each blank with one appropriate word from the box.breath punctually present previous suitable candles actuallypleased startled caused however wrapLast week, Jack invited me to his birthday party. I spent a long time deciding what I should buy as (1) for him. Finally, I decided to buy him a clock. I went to the nearby shopping centre to look for a (2) one. Eventually, I chose a small, blue alarm clock. After paying for it, I asked the salesgirl to (3) it up.On the day of the party, I arrived at Jack's house (4) at 7 o'clock. Jack wasvery (5) to see me and thanked me for the present. Many of our classmates havealready arrived. We talked about the soccer match the (6) night betweenManchester United and Juventus.At 8 o'clock, Jack's mother brought out a birthday cake. On it were seventeen lighted (7) We all wished Jack a happy birthday. Jack blew out the candles in a single (8) He then began opening his presents. Just as he was about to open the present Ihad given him, there was a loud ringing sound. (9) , Jack dropped the present. Irealized that the ringing sound was (10) clock. When I told everyone what the soundwas, they all laughed.V. SPEAKING