New Destinations B1 Module 2

John and Mary ... that they were getting married the following month.

Don’t try to .... that table on your own. It’s too heavy.

I don’t think I can ... him again after all those lies he has told me.

Some old buildings ... due to the earthquake that hit our area.

Thieves stole two ... paintings from the local art gallery.

Lots of people ... at the scene of the accident.

The football match was ... because of the bad weather conditions.

What's all this noise about? What is ... here?

It’s hot outside ... some light clothes.

The plane finally ... after a two-hour delay.

It’s getting dark. Will you please ... the lights?

Don’t forget to ... the lights before you leave the office.

For the time being, I can’t ... any more responsibilities as I have a busy schedule.  

My father was given a ticket because he ... (talk) on his mobile phone as he ...(drive).

While I ... (walk), I ... (slip) on a banana peel and ... (break) my leg.

As soon as he ... (hear) the strange noise, he ... (run) downstairs to see what it was.

What ... you ... (do) between nine and ten yesterday evening?

The teacher ... (notice) that we ...(not pay) attention in class.

July is usually ... (hot) month of the year.

The film we saw yesterday wasn’t ... (interesting) as the one we saw last week.

Peter is getting ... (tall) every day. He takes after his father.

Jessica is ... (talented) Anna at painting. That’s why Anna is so jealous of her.

This exercise was ... (complicated) of all, so nobody could do it.

As she was late, she started walking ... (fast) usual, so as to get to school on time.

That is ... (fascinating) book I have ever read.

1. Stan Lee first started working at...

Stan Lee: Heromaker

tan Lee is an American comic book creator. He has created many famous comics over the years, and is responsible for some of the most popular superheroes that we know today. Some of Lee's more well-known comics are: Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Avengers and Captain America.

Lee started working at Timely Comics, which he turned into his own company, Marvel Comics, and later Marvel Entertainment. He was just 19 when he became an assistant editor and started writing texts for Captain America. When he was 20, Lee joined the US military. There he spent most of his time writing manuals, training films, slogans, and even drawing cartoons.

In the 1950s, Lee's main comic book competitor, DC Comics, renewed the interest in comics, which prompted Lee to create more characters of his own. Lee created heroes that were not perfect and had human characteristics like vanity and greed. In this first wave of new characters, Lee introduced the world to the Fantastic Four, a group that often argued with one another, the Incredible Hulk, a man whose temper was uncontrollable, Iron Man, a businessman who was at times greedy and selfish, and finally, Spider-Man, a young man who wanted to help make the world a better place, despite his own limitations. The change from the idealistic superhero to the more realistic hero helped the average reader identify with the characters more. Throughout his career, many of his comics have been developed into films, and he also started his own company, Stan Lee Entertainment. He has also appeared as a character in many comic books, made appearances in films and TV programmes and written an autobiography. In 2007, Lee received perhaps the highest honour a comic fan could: an action figure was created in his likeness and debuted at Comic-Con International.

2. When Lee was in the military, he...

Stan Lee: Heromaker

tan Lee is an American comic book creator. He has created many famous comics over the years, and is responsible for some of the most popular superheroes that we know today. Some of Lee's more well-known comics are: Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Avengers and Captain America.

Lee started working at Timely Comics, which he turned into his own company, Marvel Comics, and later Marvel Entertainment. He was just 19 when he became an assistant editor and started writing texts for Captain America. When he was 20, Lee joined the US military. There he spent most of his time writing manuals, training films, slogans, and even drawing cartoons.

In the 1950s, Lee's main comic book competitor, DC Comics, renewed the interest in comics, which prompted Lee to create more characters of his own. Lee created heroes that were not perfect and had human characteristics like vanity and greed. In this first wave of new characters, Lee introduced the world to the Fantastic Four, a group that often argued with one another, the Incredible Hulk, a man whose temper was uncontrollable, Iron Man, a businessman who was at times greedy and selfish, and finally, Spider-Man, a young man who wanted to help make the world a better place, despite his own limitations. The change from the idealistic superhero to the more realistic hero helped the average reader identify with the characters more. Throughout his career, many of his comics have been developed into films, and he also started his own company, Stan Lee Entertainment. He has also appeared as a character in many comic books, made appearances in films and TV programmes and written an autobiography. In 2007, Lee received perhaps the highest honour a comic fan could: an action figure was created in his likeness and debuted at Comic-Con International.  

3. Why did Lee create many new characters?

Stan Lee: Heromaker

tan Lee is an American comic book creator. He has created many famous comics over the years, and is responsible for some of the most popular superheroes that we know today. Some of Lee's more well-known comics are: Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Avengers and Captain America.

Lee started working at Timely Comics, which he turned into his own company, Marvel Comics, and later Marvel Entertainment. He was just 19 when he became an assistant editor and started writing texts for Captain America. When he was 20, Lee joined the US military. There he spent most of his time writing manuals, training films, slogans, and even drawing cartoons.

In the 1950s, Lee's main comic book competitor, DC Comics, renewed the interest in comics, which prompted Lee to create more characters of his own. Lee created heroes that were not perfect and had human characteristics like vanity and greed. In this first wave of new characters, Lee introduced the world to the Fantastic Four, a group that often argued with one another, the Incredible Hulk, a man whose temper was uncontrollable, Iron Man, a businessman who was at times greedy and selfish, and finally, Spider-Man, a young man who wanted to help make the world a better place, despite his own limitations. The change from the idealistic superhero to the more realistic hero helped the average reader identify with the characters more. Throughout his career, many of his comics have been developed into films, and he also started his own company, Stan Lee Entertainment. He has also appeared as a character in many comic books, made appearances in films and TV programmes and written an autobiography. In 2007, Lee received perhaps the highest honour a comic fan could: an action figure was created in his likeness and debuted at Comic-Con International.

4. What was unique about Lee's comic heroes?

Stan Lee: Heromaker

tan Lee is an American comic book creator. He has created many famous comics over the years, and is responsible for some of the most popular superheroes that we know today. Some of Lee's more well-known comics are: Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Avengers and Captain America.

Lee started working at Timely Comics, which he turned into his own company, Marvel Comics, and later Marvel Entertainment. He was just 19 when he became an assistant editor and started writing texts for Captain America. When he was 20, Lee joined the US military. There he spent most of his time writing manuals, training films, slogans, and even drawing cartoons.

In the 1950s, Lee's main comic book competitor, DC Comics, renewed the interest in comics, which prompted Lee to create more characters of his own. Lee created heroes that were not perfect and had human characteristics like vanity and greed. In this first wave of new characters, Lee introduced the world to the Fantastic Four, a group that often argued with one another, the Incredible Hulk, a man whose temper was uncontrollable, Iron Man, a businessman who was at times greedy and selfish, and finally, Spider-Man, a young man who wanted to help make the world a better place, despite his own limitations. The change from the idealistic superhero to the more realistic hero helped the average reader identify with the characters more. Throughout his career, many of his comics have been developed into films, and he also started his own company, Stan Lee Entertainment. He has also appeared as a character in many comic books, made appearances in films and TV programmes and written an autobiography. In 2007, Lee received perhaps the highest honour a comic fan could: an action figure was created in his likeness and debuted at Comic-Con International.

5. What hasn't Lee done during his career?

Stan Lee: Heromaker

tan Lee is an American comic book creator. He has created many famous comics over the years, and is responsible for some of the most popular superheroes that we know today. Some of Lee's more well-known comics are: Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Avengers and Captain America.

Lee started working at Timely Comics, which he turned into his own company, Marvel Comics, and later Marvel Entertainment. He was just 19 when he became an assistant editor and started writing texts for Captain America. When he was 20, Lee joined the US military. There he spent most of his time writing manuals, training films, slogans, and even drawing cartoons.

In the 1950s, Lee's main comic book competitor, DC Comics, renewed the interest in comics, which prompted Lee to create more characters of his own. Lee created heroes that were not perfect and had human characteristics like vanity and greed. In this first wave of new characters, Lee introduced the world to the Fantastic Four, a group that often argued with one another, the Incredible Hulk, a man whose temper was uncontrollable, Iron Man, a businessman who was at times greedy and selfish, and finally, Spider-Man, a young man who wanted to help make the world a better place, despite his own limitations. The change from the idealistic superhero to the more realistic hero helped the average reader identify with the characters more. Throughout his career, many of his comics have been developed into films, and he also started his own company, Stan Lee Entertainment. He has also appeared as a character in many comic books, made appearances in films and TV programmes and written an autobiography. In 2007, Lee received perhaps the highest honour a comic fan could: an action figure was created in his likeness and debuted at Comic-Con International.