II. Use suitable words or phrases from Column A above to complete the paragraph given below.

A Traffic Jam
During power cuts, when traffic lights go off, there is utter at crossroads. Drivers add to the confusion by over their right of way, and nearly come to blows. Sometimes passers-by, seeing a few policemen at regulating traffic, step in to help. This gives them a feeling of having something.

During power cuts, when traffic lights go off, there is utter chaos at crossroads. Drivers add to the confusion by getting into a row over their right of way, and nearly come to blows. Sometimes passers-by, seeing a few policemen slaving at regulating traffic, step in to help. This gives them a feeling of having accomplished something.

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Do you find this story funny? What are the humorous elements in it?
(Pick out at least three, think about what happens, as well as how it is described.)

How did Montmorency ‘contribute’ to the packing?

I. Match the words/phrases in Column A with their meanings in Column B.

A

B

1. slaving

2. chaos

3. rummage

4. scrape out

5. stumble over, tumble into

6. accomplish

7. uncanny

8. (to have or get into) a row

(i) a quarrel or an argument

(ii) remove something from inside
another thing using a sharp tool

(iii) strange, mysterious, difficult to
explain

(iv) finish successfully, achieve

(v) search for something by moving
things around hurriedly or carelessly

(vi) complete confusion and disorder

(vii) fall, or step awkwardly while walking

(viii) working hard

Of the three, Jerome, George and Harris, who do you think is the best or worst packer? Support your answer with details from the text.

Packing