Read the passage and choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank

THE NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE (NCS)

The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a government-run programme in England that gives teens a chance to do new things and help people at the same time. Young people between 15 and 17 years old can volunteer for team projects that help their communities. In this way, they can (16) _____ new challenges and learn useful life and work skills.

Each NCS project brings together young people from different backgrounds. As a team they develop a project to (17) _____something that they are passionate about. There are many different groups, issues and problems that they can help with, including: the elderly, the homeless, children, animal shelters, (18) _____, the environment and much, much more.

After they make a plan, the teens work in the community to put their projects into action. (19)_____, the community is better off and the students build their self-confidence and (20) _____ teamwork, leadership and communication skills.

It is raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him _____ he wouldn't get wet.

When getting into troubles, Jack never _____ on other people for help. He always solves them on his own.

A person who stays at home all the time soon gets fed up of everything.

What's the matter? You look _____.

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.

He is truly a reliable friend. He will always be with me and never let me down.

Braille alphabet has been one of the greatest ____ in human history.

Mike and Lane are university students. They are talking about Lane's upcoming high-school reunion. Select the suitable response to fill in the blank.

Mike: “So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?”

Lane: “_________________”

She didn’t obey the school rules and that upset her parents very much.

Her failure _____________________________________________________

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

They are happily married although, of course, they argue from time to time.

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

It’s not necessary for me to type my essay.

I don’t ____________________________________________________________

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Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

Cycling to a Better Future

In 2008, when he was 12 years old, Thomas Hircock visited India with his father. It wasn't Thomas' first trip abroad. He had been outside of the USA many times before, travelling with his father who is an international businessman, but he had never been to a place like India. It wasn't the sights and sounds of this huge exotic country that caught his attention, but the terrible poverty he saw on almost every corner.

One day during their trip, they passed through some poor villages in Jharkhand in the northeast. There, Thomas learned that only around 20% of local teens went to school. But when he asked villagers what they needed to help educate children, they didn't ask for paper, pens or books. What they really needed were bicycles. As Thomas learned, many children have to walk up to 20 miles to get to school. And because the area has many dangerous animals like snakes and leopards, these journeys are very hazardous. So, instead, many children work on farms or in local coal mines.

When he returned to the USA, Thomas decided to do something to solve the problem. With the help of his family and school friends, he set up a charity called Access to Education to raise money to buy bicycles for children in India. He started fundraising in his high school and by the end of 2008 he had raised $600. This was enough to buy eight bicycles. And now, the campaign is stronger than ever. In fact, the charity has sent around 500 bicycles to schools in India. These bicycles are manufactured in India and are strong enough to ride in forest terrain. Also, each comes with a repair kit so that it can be used for many years.

Once a year Thomas and his father travel to India to distribute the bicycles and teach children how to ride them. And each time, villagers gather to show their thanks to this inspirational teenager. As Thomas says, "Giving a bicycle to these kids is to make them stronger, is to give them power. It's an amazing thing to do.”

What could be another suitable title for the text?

Two friends Linda and Peter are at a party.

- Linda: “Would you like some more sandwiches?”

- Peter: “ _____. I'm full.”

She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him.

I will come and see you _____