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10. Mason fought off the heavy lethargy of the deep sleep which comes during the
first part of the night, to grope for the ringing telephone.
11. California’s Right Wing started a new witch-hunt.
The state officials sacked
Miss Angela Davis, a Communist Negro philosophy lecturer- only to be faced
with a massive movement in her support throughout the state. ( M. S., 1970)
12. The light died down to leave the room darker than before. (C. Dane, The
Babyons)
13. Britain’s overseas trade moved out of the red in August to hit a surplus of £ 40
million, the Board of Trade announced yesterday.( M. S., 1969)
14. The door swung back to reveal a bright room tastefully furnished. ( R. Pixe,
Mute Witness)
15. He had put a carefully prepared tray of toast, biscuits, and hot milk on his
wife’s bed, only to have her move clumsily and upset the milk. ( D. Eden.
Listen to Danger)
16. Winter has truly set in. Long, heavy icicles hang from the eaves and glint in the
feeble rays of the low sun. During the day they drip
to form treacherous ice
patches on the pavements and at night their points harden to nails. ( M. S.,
1969)
17. I must have slept for about hours when I was again aroused, and forcibly by
someone tugging at my arm. I opened my eyes to find light full on sister’s Peek
at my bedside with a stricken face. ( A. J. Cronin, Shannon’s Way)
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