Form 9 

Reading test

Read the text . Which of the four words best fits each space.

 Although living in another country can be an (1) ___________________ adventure, it is sometimes proves (2) ___________________ a difficult experience. Many things are new and different – not only the language and culture but also (3) ___________________ things like where to buy stamps or when banks are open. For a person who is used (4) ___________________ in control of their world these new experiences can make them feel helpless, (5) ___________________ and frustrated. Many of those who start a life somewhere else often go through certain (6) ________________ before they feel at home in their new (7) ___________________. The first few weeks after arrival in another country is full of positive feelings and excitement. Then (8) _______________ sets in and can make you feel angry and impatient. Some people (9) ___________________ their new home for such feelings. Eventually, however, most newcomers settle (10) _________ and begin to adapt. However, when a person returns to their own culture, they may (11) ___________________ the same things in reverse. It takes them (12) ___________________ time to get back to their  former life in their home country.

      A                                         B                                        C                                               D

1 excited                               exciting                               pleasure                                   thrilled 

2 have been                          be of                                    being                                         to be

 3 everyday                          daily                                      average                                     regular

 4 been                                to being                                    to be                                       being

 5 confusing                        confused                                  confuse                                 confusion

 6 steps                                times                                      eras                                         stages

 7 surroundings                    settings                                  atmospheres                           situations

 8 life                                   certainty                                  reality                                    truth

 9 cause                                blame                                     accuse                                    hold 

10 in                                    off                                           of                                             back

 11 bear                                 happen                                  suffer                                     experience 

12 some                                  any                                     every                                        all