Шешімі: Choose the Correct Word

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At the lecture

The opening lecture in Grand Hall was on the subject of British Literature. It was delivered by Professor Carlson. During the summer holidays, Emily and Peter had read all the authors on the assigned list. The list 30 ______ of 20 thick books. So, by the time they took their places in the lecture hall that Tuesday morning, they both felt 31 ______ that they were well prepared. Within moments of Professor Carlson starting his lecture, they both realized that they had done little more than read the texts. They had not 32 ______ the different influences on the authors that birth, upbringing, education, religion and mere circumstance had brought to their work, not given any thought to the fact that the gift of storytelling was not bestowed on any particular class, colour or creed.

Professor Carlson continued his speech. Peter looked 33 ______ from his notes and saw the back of his head. He felt sick. He stopped listening to Professor Carlson’s views on Byron and continued to stare for some time before the student turned and began 34 ______ to his neighbour. Peter’s worst fears were 35 ______.

It was Conrad. He was at the same university. 36 ______, he was taking the same course. Peter waited until Conrad had left the lecture theatre before he collected up his books and rose from his place. Emily followed him quickly.