Read the following text carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Dear Rob,

How are you? What have you been up to? Sorry I haven't written to you (33) ages, but I've been really busy recently with end-of-term exams. You know what it's like! I've also been rehearsing for the Christmas show, which starts next week.

Guess what I'm in hospital. Don't panic. I'm not seriously ill. I tell off (34) ____________, I was playing tennis and broke my arm. Anyway, I'm only in for a day or two. Luckily my injury won't stop me (35) ____________ in the show.

The family is all fine. Mom's been working really (36) ____________ She doesn't get home to late. Dad's bought a new car-well. I say "new", but actually it's about ten years old. Christ has got a new computer and spends (37)____________ of the time playing computer games.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against)

→ Against .…………………………………………………………….. she lost

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

He was made _________ for two hours.

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

 “Do you go to school on Sunday?” my friend asked.

-> My friend asked .......................................................................................................

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

They built a supermarket near the airport last year.

-> A supermarket ..........................................................................................................

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

Man: “Can I help you with your luggage. Madam?"

Woman: “……………”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

The police are looking into the murder.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

I felt let down when I didn't receive a birthday card from my sister.