Many children who get into trouble in their early teens go on to become _______ offenders.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question

As soon as he waved his hand, she turned away.

After the campaign, a special medal was ……. to all people involved.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (1)………..joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (2)………..with. There are all sorts of things that can bring about this special (3)……………….. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of (4).................. have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (5)…………to consider your best friend. To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (6)…………….understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.

The teacher explained so much stuff in just one lesson that most of the students could ______ only half of it.

My parents let me go abroad for the first time.

A recent issue of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (1) ........ of second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those (2) ........ a language course. One suggestion is that you assess whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language. Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? Do you have enough time to learn a language? The major cost will be your own time and effort. If proof of your level of proficiency is important you must make sure that the course on offer leads to a (3) ........ qualification. Also, be realistic in your goals. If you don't set achievable aims you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived (4) ........... thinking that the most expensive courses are the best. (5) ........... around to get the best possible value for money. You should also bear in mind that the quicker you learn a language the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by enrolling on a (6) .......... course. Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of making progress were high. Three years (7) ........ she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow (8) ............ her first experience. "I should have consolidated what I'd learn by continuing to study, even if it were by myself."