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 from 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 29

  Left- handers are the odd ones out. Sure, lefties (25) _________ up about 10 percent of the population,

but, frankly, it seems like society has forgotten about them. Just consider all of the right-handed gadgets, awkwardly designed desks, and cooking tools that fit comfortably only in your right hand.

  What (26) _________ someone to become a southpaw? Scientists aren't exactly sure, but research points to a complex (27) _________ between senes and environment. While no exact set of “leftie genes” have been discovered, people who dominantly use their left hands do have more left-handed family members. And researchers have found different brain wirings in righties vs. lefties. But no matter (28) ________ it is that drives someone to use their antipodal paw, science has also uncovered a particular set of personality traits that left-handed people tend to have. So for all of you lefties, leftie- loving righties, and ambidextrous folks out there - it’s time to brush up on your left-handed knowledge and help (29) ________an end to leftie discrimination once and for all.

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

The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough.

Mark the letter A, B, C or B on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized lie failed the exam again.

Mark the letter A, B, C or B on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.

Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Caroline (A) has worn her new (B) yellow dress only (C) once since she (D) buys it.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The success of shared holidays depends on ______ you shared it with.

Mark the letter A, B, C or B on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

We can enjoy live programmes through _________ satellites.