1. Which quote represents the central idea of the selection? A "I remember going to the British Museum one day to read up the treatment for some slight ailment of which I had a touch-hay fever, I fancy it was." B "I sat for awhile, frozen with horror; and then, in the listlessness of C despair, I again turned over the pages." "I was a hospital in myself. All they need do would be to walk round D me, and, after that, take their diploma." - Whyy I have not got housemald's knee, I cannot tell you; but the fact remains that I have not got it. Everything else, hawever, I Have got.' "

ur turn Write true sentences for you about last weekend. Use the ideas below. - visit grandparents dean my room study for a test play a musical instrument play football Last weekend / visited my grandparents.

3. The continued popularity of Jane Austen's work in the 21 st century is a testament to the universality of her subject matter. Set in the world of the British landed gentry in the 18 th novels explore the role of women in that society and their dependence on marriage for social and economic security. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A. century; these B. century: these D. century. These D. century, these

1 Don't miss/lose the Changing of the Guard. 2 You can imagine/try the famous dish. 3 You can see/look most of the city on a bus tour. 4 He's going on a short travel/trip to London. 5 Taxi drivers know every single/only street in the city.

12. What does marley's ghost look like? 13. What is marley's existence as a ghost like? 11. Why is marley visiting Scrooge? 15. What does he say will happen to Scrooge?

In the first sentence of the selection, what does the use of the word virulent Imply about the narrator? A The narrator is brilliant. B The narrator is a physician. C The narrator expects the worst. D The narrator expects compensation.