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t, she heard the sound of footsteps approaching (approach), but by the time she reached the corner of the street, the footsteps were gone (go). 10. Suddenly Polly felt a rough hand brush (brush) her cheek, and she heard a man’s voice in her ear saying (say) ‘Sorry.’ She could feel her heart beating (beat) with fear. 11. Now she wanted to run, but fear held her still. 12. A few seconds later, a hand reached out and grasped her arm. Polly found herself staring (stare) up at the face of an old man with a beard. 13. He took Polly’s hand. ‘Watch out for the step39。.’ 14. In his other hand the man carried a stick. Polly heard it hit (hit) the step. 15. Now we’re at the crossroads. Turn left here. 16. thank you so much for ing to my aid, said polly in relief. 17. It gives me the chance to pay back the help that people give me when it39。s sunny. 1. set off 2. in sight 3. a rough hand 4. with fear 5. wish for 6. hold sb still 7. reach out 8. stare up at 9. watch out for 10. at the crossroads 11. e to one39。s aid 12. in relief 13. pay back the help 14. listen closely to