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B Complete the extract from Penny’s interview with the correct prepositions. Look at the
prepositions you underlined in exercise A.

Interviewer: Why do you think you are qualified (1) for this job,
Ms. Browne?
Penny: I’ve been involved (2) organizing several museum exhibits

in previous jobs. My exhibits have always been popular, so the museums have
been satisfied (3) my work.

Interviewer: I see. And what personal qualities do you bring to your exhibits?
Penny: Well, I’m never frightened (4) trying something new, so
people are often surprised (5) my ideas. I’m always very

excited (6) the exhibits myself, and I enjoy sharing that
excitement with visitors. I don’t want anyone to be disappointed
(7) their experience.

15.6 Present Participial Adjectives

1. The present participle (–ing form) can The story is frightening.
also be used as an adjective. That movie looks terrifying.

2. Use the present participial adjective to An amusing teacher makes a class fun.
describe the characteristics of someone The exhibit at the museum was interesting.
or something.
3. Present participial adjectives can come This is a fascinating movie.
before a noun or after a linking verb. Her trip to China sounded exciting.
4. Be careful! When referring to people, past We are interested in ancient history.
participial adjectives describe feelings, The history teacher is interesting.
while present participial adjectives
describe characteristics of the person.

5 Complete Jana’s blog with present participial adjectives. Use the verbs in parentheses.

My Blog about Chinese History

When I was a child, I loved to read about Chinese history,
and I still do. On my blog, I talk about China’s past and some

of the (1) amazing (amaze) objects that have
survived to the present day. Last week, for example, I wrote
about a cosmetics case I saw at the museum. Everyday objects
are more (2) (interest) to me than famous
An ancient cosmetics case
pieces of art. They show you how average people lived in that was discovered in a
ancient times. Han dynasty tomb

I also review historical Chinese films on my blog. For example, the movie The
Last Emperor is about the life of Pu-Yi, the last emperor of China before the Chinese

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