14. Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions chosen from the passage. Change the form where necessary.
1. The demonstrators couldn't reach the embassy because the whole area . 2. She the car engine, slipped it into gear, and went speeding off. 3. We patiently to get tickets for the concert. 4. Let's that old chair and buy a new one. 5. Thousands of pounds our London office in response to the broadcast advertisement.
Anwser: 1. was cordoned off 2. fired up 3. queued up 4. get rid of 5. poured into