Four of the following sentences are incorrect. Find the mistakes and correct them.

1. The hair of Susan needs cutting.
2. Could I have a spoonful of sugar in my coffee?
3. There is an excellent shoes shop in the high street.
4. There was a very good documentary about Indian tigers on TV last night.
5. We need an 18-years old girl to play this part.
6. Tom was involved in a minor car's accident at the weekend.
7. Police divers searched along the river bed but they couldn't find the missing knife.

Expand these sentences with the information in brackets.

EXAMPLE: They live in a house (£250,000; the house is in Scotland; an amazing view of the countryside)
They live in a £250,000 house in Scotland with an amazing view of the countryside.

1. There was a delay at the airport, (three hours; Rome; technical reasons)
2. He has a painting in his study. (100 years' old; oil; Williamson is the painter)
3. She has been a teacher. (Maths; local secondary school; 25 years) i
4. We did a walk for charity. (20 miles; the charity is for children; the weekend)
5. They had a meal, (three-course; a bottle of wine; under £35)
6. A girl was awarded a medal. (13 years old; gold; she was brave; the mayor gave the award)

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What's the difference between the phrases in italics?

1. We need another wine glass for the table.
2. Can I get you another glass of wine?