. Choose the appropriate words to complete the following sentences.

1. In the suite next to ours an elderly (couple/pair) were having a party.

2. It was a long (trip/voyage) across the Baltic Sea.

3. He is becoming (quite/quiet) with age.

4. It rained a lot, but (altogether/together) that was a good trip.

5. Columbus's (trips/travels) to Central America have made the sail¬or famous.

6. I'd (rather/better) have a cup of coffee than a cup of tea.

7. All the children (besides/except) Kim agreed to visit the picture gallery. Kim said he had already been there.

8. All (ill/sick) people were sent to the hospital.

9. Who are you (waiting/awaiting) for?

10. Jenny is (quite/quiet) a grown up person now.

11. The (Journey/voyage) from Moscow to St. Petersburg on a Sap- san train was extremely comfortable and very convenient.

12. If we do the job (altogether/together), we are sure to finish it on time.

A warm welcome is (awaiting/waiting) you at home.

13. You'd (better/rather) stay at home. You are coming down with a cold.

14. Where is my other (couple/pair) of jeans?

15. Is any other pupil (besides/except) Tom going to take part in the competition? We should give at least three names.

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