Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote four novels. ‘The Scarlet Letter’ became an American literary classic.

The word "soothing" in the passage is closest in meaning to     

Put the following sentences in the correct order to make a complete conversation.

a. Really? I’m not keen on watching TV. What’s else do you like doing?

b. Me too! Let’s go to the cinema someday.

c. I love playing sport. How about you?

d. What do you like doing in your free time, Jamie?

e. Oh, I can’t stand playing sport. I prefer watching TV.

f. I’m fond of drawing. And I enjoy going to the cinema.

His fake arrogance only hid genuine insecurity.

Happiness is state of being that everyone wants to achieve. A positive outlook can help you be happy and change the outcome of your life. (56)………...

There have been a few cases of seasonal flu recently but there…………..no cause for alarm.

a. Sorry, could you repeat that, please? Go along Victoria Street, under the bridge, ...

b. You’re welcome.

c. Excuse me. Can you direct me to the museum, please?

d. Yes. Take the first right and turn left at the traffic lights. Go past the cinema and it's opposite the café, on the corner.

e. Thank you very much.

f. Sure. Go along Victoria Street, under the bridge. Take the first right. Then turn left at the traffic lights. Go past the cinema and the museum is on the corner, opposite the café.