For questions 1-8, form the correct word out of the one in brackets.
On his way to the all-important job interview at St Cake's, Rupert had foolishly stopped to help someone
fix an old car, which was barely
(1)
_____
roadworthy
(road).
This meant he arrived late and had oil marks on his shirt and jacket. He went into reception and was led
into a waiting room with great
(2)
_____
solemnity
(solemn).
There were three other candidates there, who
(3)
_____
repeatedly
(repeat)
stared in amazement at his clothes.
Clearly, the
(4)
_____
_____
unspoken
(speak) rule was a smile at no-one and speak to no-one! The other three were, of course,
immaculately dressed and
(5)
_____
seemingly
(seem) cool, calm
and collected. Rupert suddenly felt completely
(6)
_____
discouraged
(courage)
as he imagined a
(7)
_____
nightmarish
(nightmare) scene with the interviewers barely able to hide their contempt for him as he sat,
dirty and sweating,on the chair in front of them!
After thirty interminable minutes, Rupert was finally called into the interview room. As he entered,
a familiar-looking old man greeted him, 'Ah, Mr Chester,
the man with the in-depth
(8)
_____
knowledge
(know)
of the old Rover 80!' Rupert smiled. Maybe he would get the job after all!