1. So far in my flying lessons the instructor has been controlling the plane, but next week I'll (1) it completely by myself. I'm really excited about it.

2. I don't know what's wrong with the baby. She's been like this all day. I just can't (2) crying.

3. There's a noise coming from the engine of my car. I don't think it's serious, but just to be on the safe side I'll take it to our mechanic and (3) a look tomorrow morning.

4. I'm really disappointed. Everything was fine at first, but then I lost concentration and didn't (4) the exam. I'm sure I failed.

5. I don't know what to do with my son these days. He's so lazy. I can't even (5) his socks and put them in the washing.

6. My dad's got a new car and if I'm good and do what he says maybe I'll (6) it one day.

7. John was running very late, so he phoned Angela to (7) him at the airport. I hope he caught the plane.

8. It was a fantastic concert. He sang all his old favourites and the crowd loved it. After the concert we even (8) him when he came out to sign autographs.

9. Peter's constantly found excuses to avoid doing the gardening lately, but yesterday I finally (9) the lawn. It looks lovely now.

10. You have to do your homework first, but if you finish it quickly you'll (10) the football on TV.

11. I don't know what to do with my husband any more. I've tried, the doctor's tried, his friends have tried, but we just can't seem to (11) smoking. He'll die if he doesn't.

12. Michelle loves her job as a travel correspondent because she (12) so many interesting places, all paid for.