For questions 1 – 8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given.

1. The council officer promised to get someone to remove the rubbish. (HAVE)

→ The council officer promised he __________________________________ away.

2. I hate it when people lie to me which is why I split up with Simon. (STAND)

→ I ________________________________ , which is why I split up with Simon.

3. Andy was tricked by a fraudster as he didn’t have much experience at that time. (RIDE)

→ If it ___________________________________________________________________ .

4. I’m sure that it was just a product of the artist’s fevered imagination. (RIOT)

→ The artist must ______________________________________________ .

5. Liz loses her temper easily and tends to act recklessly. (IMPULSE)

→ Not only _______________________________________________ .

6. It is believed that working until late at night causes nerve damage (SUPPOSED)

→ Burning _________________________________________________________ .

7. It’s believed that the school prestige has improved immensely in the last few decades. (MEASURE)

→ The school prestige __________________________________________________________ .

8. Tom regretted criticising his friend’s business plan so strongly. (POURED)

→ If _______________________________________________________________ .

For questions 1 – 9, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

                                                                              GOING AGAINST INSTINCT

             When you first try bungee jumping you may have to overcome your instinct not to jump. Your sense of self-preservation is likely to be calculating the (1) _____________ (FEASIBLE) of your survival, (2) _____________ (TRIGGER) off an automated fear reaction where your body freezes. I will admit that on my first attempt, it was something of an (3) _____________ (SETTLE) experience to be standing on a tiny platform hanging precariously off the side of a massive bridge. Being a bit nervous, I tried (4) _____________ (FOCUS) on the trees in front, rather than the river below. That’s what they had told me to do before purposefully and (5) _____________ (APOLOGISE) pushing me off the little piece of solidness I was reluctant to leave. An (6) _____________ (VALUE) bit of advice I had been given before jumping was to not close my eyes as it would make me feel completely (7) _____________ (ORIENTATE). So I didn’t. When it came to the actual jump, I was immediately struck by the (8) _____________ (INTENSE) of the gravitational pull as I plummeted towards the water. Not being one to do anything (9) _____________ (HALF-HEARTED), I let out an enormous yell which echoed around me, releasing a rush of adrenalin. Naturally, I wanted another go the moment the jump was over!

VI. Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space given. Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the numbered box. 

             Laassi is a popular traditional yoghurt-based drink from the Indian Subcontinent and originates from the Punjab. Laassi is a (1) __________ of yoghurt, water, spices and sometimes, fruit. Traditional laassi is a savoury drink, sometimes (2) __________ with ground and roasted cumin. Sweet laassi, however, (3) __________ sugar or fruits, instead of spices. Salted mint laassi is highly favoured in Bangladesh. In Dharmic religions, yoghurt sweetened with honey is used while performing religious (4) __________ . Less common is lassi served with milk and (5) __________ with a thin layer of clotted cream. Laassis are enjoyed chilled as a hot-weather refreshment, (6) __________ taken with lunch. With a little turmeric powder mixed in, it is also used as a folk remedy for gastroenteritis. In Pakistan, salted laassi is often served with almost all kinds of meals, and is mostly made at home by simply (7) __________ salt in yoghurt and water. It is also sold at most dairy shops selling yoghurt and milk, and both the salty and sweet (8) __________ are available.