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1. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, choose the
correct letter a, b, c or d. (10)
My Grandma
Although I was born in a big city, I was brought up in my grandma’s house in the country. I loved the
peace and quiet there and so did my brothers and sisters. My grandmother loved us a lot and we
always (1) to her for advice. One really good thing about her was that she knew how to (2)
a secret. She never told our parents about anything we talked about. When I was
twelve, I even felt comfortable telling her when I (3) _____________in love with David. However
now, as I’m getting older Grandma and I have begun to grow (4) _____________. We don’t always
agree (5) each other. In many ways she has been able to (6) ______________with the times,
but there are some things she just can’t get used to. For example, I love loud music, but she can’t (7)
______________it. She says it hurts her ears. We also have different opinions on
things like the environment. When we disagree, I sometimes feel like I’m letting her (8)
_____________. I really want to please her, but I have to think for myself. Yesterday
I was on the verge of starting an (9) __________ with her, but I decided to keep my mouth closed.
In the end, we agree to disagree about some things. One nice thing, I can almost always (10)
_____________in making her laugh.
2. Ask questions in order to answer with the underlined words from the text (10)
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4. Complete the second sentences so that they have a similar meaning to the first
sentences, using the words given. You must use between two and five words. (20)
1 My parents and I don’t often stay at home for the summer holidays.
RARELY My parents and I for the summer holidays.
2 Claire is planning to complete her studies in three years’ time.
COMPLETED Claire her studies in three years’ time.
5. Your English teacher wants you to write a story. Your story must begin with this
sentence:
Jack turned on his phone and read the text message. Write your story. (100 words) (40 )
10 points granted