Read the following passage about home schooling in the UK and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Full-time education in the UK is compulsory from the age of five to sixteen, but this doesn’t have to be in a school. Around 50,000 children are educated at home. This is called ‘homeschooling’.

 Parents take their children out of school for different reasons, like illness and the need for special care, or because the distance to the nearest school may be too far. Some children are simply unhappy at school. Whatever the reason, they’re allowed to study at home, although inspectors regularly check how they are getting on.

 Hayley and Jenny haven’t been to school for two years but they haven’t neglected their studies. Their mother worked out strict timetables for them, with hourly lessons for each day. She’s responsible for teaching them Maths, English, History and French. Their father teaches them Science and Geography. They study all the other school subjects online. ‘We have lessons with Dad in the evenings and at weekends,’ explains Hayley.

 The family’s home is in a remote part of Wales. ‘The girls were fine at school but they spent so much time getting to school, they were too tired to learn, says their mother, Julia”. ‘We had a family conference and in the end we decided to try homeschooling. So far, it’s been a big success, but the girls know that if they want to go back to school at any time, we’ll let them. We follow the normal school program of lessons, and they will take all the normal school exams.’

 There are disadvantages too, of course. ‘Social isolation is something I worry about,’ says Julia. They both seem happy and well-adjusted, but they haven’t really got friends who live locally. But in the summer holidays they go away on trips to summer camps, where they have no trouble mixing with people and making friends.’

 

The word “worked out” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

Read the following passage about home schooling in the UK and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Full-time education in the UK is compulsory from the age of five to sixteen, but this doesn’t have to be in a school. Around 50,000 children are educated at home. This is called ‘homeschooling’.

 Parents take their children out of school for different reasons, like illness and the need for special care, or because the distance to the nearest school may be too far. Some children are simply unhappy at school. Whatever the reason, they’re allowed to study at home, although inspectors regularly check how they are getting on.

 Hayley and Jenny haven’t been to school for two years but they haven’t neglected their studies. Their mother worked out strict timetables for them, with hourly lessons for each day. She’s responsible for teaching them Maths, English, History and French. Their father teaches them Science and Geography. They study all the other school subjects online. ‘We have lessons with Dad in the evenings and at weekends,’ explains Hayley.

 The family’s home is in a remote part of Wales. ‘The girls were fine at school but they spent so much time getting to school, they were too tired to learn, says their mother, Julia”. ‘We had a family conference and in the end we decided to try homeschooling. So far, it’s been a big success, but the girls know that if they want to go back to school at any time, we’ll let them. We follow the normal school program of lessons, and they will take all the normal school exams.’

 There are disadvantages too, of course. ‘Social isolation is something I worry about,’ says Julia. They both seem happy and well-adjusted, but they haven’t really got friends who live locally. But in the summer holidays they go away on trips to summer camps, where they have no trouble mixing with people and making friends.’

The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.

Read the following passage about home schooling in the UK and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Full-time education in the UK is compulsory from the age of five to sixteen, but this doesn’t have to be in a school. Around 50,000 children are educated at home. This is called ‘homeschooling’.

 Parents take their children out of school for different reasons, like illness and the need for special care, or because the distance to the nearest school may be too far. Some children are simply unhappy at school. Whatever the reason, they’re allowed to study at home, although inspectors regularly check how they are getting on.

 Hayley and Jenny haven’t been to school for two years but they haven’t neglected their studies. Their mother worked out strict timetables for them, with hourly lessons for each day. She’s responsible for teaching them Maths, English, History and French. Their father teaches them Science and Geography. They study all the other school subjects online. ‘We have lessons with Dad in the evenings and at weekends,’ explains Hayley.

 The family’s home is in a remote part of Wales. ‘The girls were fine at school but they spent so much time getting to school, they were too tired to learn, says their mother, Julia”. ‘We had a family conference and in the end we decided to try homeschooling. So far, it’s been a big success, but the girls know that if they want to go back to school at any time, we’ll let them. We follow the normal school program of lessons, and they will take all the normal school exams.’

 There are disadvantages too, of course. ‘Social isolation is something I worry about,’ says Julia. They both seem happy and well-adjusted, but they haven’t really got friends who live locally. But in the summer holidays they go away on trips to summer camps, where they have no trouble mixing with people and making friends.’

The word “well-adjusted” in paragraph 5 most probably means ______.

Read the following passage about home schooling in the UK and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Full-time education in the UK is compulsory from the age of five to sixteen, but this doesn’t have to be in a school. Around 50,000 children are educated at home. This is called ‘homeschooling’.

 Parents take their children out of school for different reasons, like illness and the need for special care, or because the distance to the nearest school may be too far. Some children are simply unhappy at school. Whatever the reason, they’re allowed to study at home, although inspectors regularly check how they are getting on.

 Hayley and Jenny haven’t been to school for two years but they haven’t neglected their studies. Their mother worked out strict timetables for them, with hourly lessons for each day. She’s responsible for teaching them Maths, English, History and French. Their father teaches them Science and Geography. They study all the other school subjects online. ‘We have lessons with Dad in the evenings and at weekends,’ explains Hayley.

 The family’s home is in a remote part of Wales. ‘The girls were fine at school but they spent so much time getting to school, they were too tired to learn, says their mother, Julia”. ‘We had a family conference and in the end we decided to try homeschooling. So far, it’s been a big success, but the girls know that if they want to go back to school at any time, we’ll let them. We follow the normal school program of lessons, and they will take all the normal school exams.’

 There are disadvantages too, of course. ‘Social isolation is something I worry about,’ says Julia. They both seem happy and well-adjusted, but they haven’t really got friends who live locally. But in the summer holidays they go away on trips to summer camps, where they have no trouble mixing with people and making friends.’

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

Read the following passage about home schooling in the UK and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Full-time education in the UK is compulsory from the age of five to sixteen, but this doesn’t have to be in a school. Around 50,000 children are educated at home. This is called ‘homeschooling’.

 Parents take their children out of school for different reasons, like illness and the need for special care, or because the distance to the nearest school may be too far. Some children are simply unhappy at school. Whatever the reason, they’re allowed to study at home, although inspectors regularly check how they are getting on.

 Hayley and Jenny haven’t been to school for two years but they haven’t neglected their studies. Their mother worked out strict timetables for them, with hourly lessons for each day. She’s responsible for teaching them Maths, English, History and French. Their father teaches them Science and Geography. They study all the other school subjects online. ‘We have lessons with Dad in the evenings and at weekends,’ explains Hayley.

 The family’s home is in a remote part of Wales. ‘The girls were fine at school but they spent so much time getting to school, they were too tired to learn, says their mother, Julia”. ‘We had a family conference and in the end we decided to try homeschooling. So far, it’s been a big success, but the girls know that if they want to go back to school at any time, we’ll let them. We follow the normal school program of lessons, and they will take all the normal school exams.’

 There are disadvantages too, of course. ‘Social isolation is something I worry about,’ says Julia. They both seem happy and well-adjusted, but they haven’t really got friends who live locally. But in the summer holidays they go away on trips to summer camps, where they have no trouble mixing with people and making friends.’

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

Read the following passage about home schooling in the UK and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Full-time education in the UK is compulsory from the age of five to sixteen, but this doesn’t have to be in a school. Around 50,000 children are educated at home. This is called ‘homeschooling’.

 Parents take their children out of school for different reasons, like illness and the need for special care, or because the distance to the nearest school may be too far. Some children are simply unhappy at school. Whatever the reason, they’re allowed to study at home, although inspectors regularly check how they are getting on.

 Hayley and Jenny haven’t been to school for two years but they haven’t neglected their studies. Their mother worked out strict timetables for them, with hourly lessons for each day. She’s responsible for teaching them Maths, English, History and French. Their father teaches them Science and Geography. They study all the other school subjects online. ‘We have lessons with Dad in the evenings and at weekends,’ explains Hayley.

 The family’s home is in a remote part of Wales. ‘The girls were fine at school but they spent so much time getting to school, they were too tired to learn, says their mother, Julia”. ‘We had a family conference and in the end we decided to try homeschooling. So far, it’s been a big success, but the girls know that if they want to go back to school at any time, we’ll let them. We follow the normal school program of lessons, and they will take all the normal school exams.’

 There are disadvantages too, of course. ‘Social isolation is something I worry about,’ says Julia. They both seem happy and well-adjusted, but they haven’t really got friends who live locally. But in the summer holidays they go away on trips to summer camps, where they have no trouble mixing with people and making friends.’

In which paragraph does the writer discuss the challeges associated with home scholling?

Read the following passage about home schooling in the UK and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Full-time education in the UK is compulsory from the age of five to sixteen, but this doesn’t have to be in a school. Around 50,000 children are educated at home. This is called ‘homeschooling’.

 Parents take their children out of school for different reasons, like illness and the need for special care, or because the distance to the nearest school may be too far. Some children are simply unhappy at school. Whatever the reason, they’re allowed to study at home, although inspectors regularly check how they are getting on.

 Hayley and Jenny haven’t been to school for two years but they haven’t neglected their studies. Their mother worked out strict timetables for them, with hourly lessons for each day. She’s responsible for teaching them Maths, English, History and French. Their father teaches them Science and Geography. They study all the other school subjects online. ‘We have lessons with Dad in the evenings and at weekends,’ explains Hayley.

 The family’s home is in a remote part of Wales. ‘The girls were fine at school but they spent so much time getting to school, they were too tired to learn, says their mother, Julia”. ‘We had a family conference and in the end we decided to try homeschooling. So far, it’s been a big success, but the girls know that if they want to go back to school at any time, we’ll let them. We follow the normal school program of lessons, and they will take all the normal school exams.’

 There are disadvantages too, of course. ‘Social isolation is something I worry about,’ says Julia. They both seem happy and well-adjusted, but they haven’t really got friends who live locally. But in the summer holidays they go away on trips to summer camps, where they have no trouble mixing with people and making friends.’

In which paragraph does the writer describe the daily routine of Hayley and Jenny?

Read the following passage about fitness trends and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

FITNESS TRENDS

[I] Reformer Pilates is an advanced and more intense variation of traditional Pilates. [II] Since this type of equipment isn’t something you would typically have at home, you’ll need to visit a specialized Pilates center to try it. [III] While it might look easy at first, don’t be fooled - by the end of the session, your thighs will be burning, and you might struggle to walk up or down stairs for a few days afterward. [IV] This workout pushes your body to its limits, providing a more challenging experience than standard Pilates, and many find it an effective way to build both strength and flexibility.

Trampolining is another popular fitness trend, and although it may seem like child's play, it’s actually a highly effective workout. Jumping up and down on a trampoline can leave you feeling exhausted after just a few minutes. Surprisingly, it’s even better for heart health than running, while also improving coordination and helping to reduce stress levels. Trampolining is gaining widespread popularity, with new centers popping up that feature as many as 150 trampolines. These facilities offer options for everyone: you can enjoy 'freejumping,   where you bounce without an instructor, or pay for professional lessons to learn the best techniques and get the most out of your workout. Many people are discovering that trampolining combines fun and fitness in a way that makes staying active much more enjoyable.

If you're someone who is typically active but feeling down or emotionally drained, Dynamic Running Therapy might be just what the doctor ordered. This trend involves running with a therapist, combining the benefits of physical exercise with talk therapy. Though these sessions are often more expensive than typical therapy sessions because of the professional fees, they offer significant advantages. Running while talking helps distract you from any discomfort, allowing you to cover longer distances, and creates a relaxed, open environment that can make it easier to talk compared to the usual therapist’s office setting.

Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

“It includes similar pushing and stretching exercises but is performed using special equipment that resembles a rowing machine.”

Read the following passage about fitness trends and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

FITNESS TRENDS

[I] Reformer Pilates is an advanced and more intense variation of traditional Pilates. [II] Since this type of equipment isn’t something you would typically have at home, you’ll need to visit a specialized Pilates center to try it. [III] While it might look easy at first, don’t be fooled - by the end of the session, your thighs will be burning, and you might struggle to walk up or down stairs for a few days afterward. [IV] This workout pushes your body to its limits, providing a more challenging experience than standard Pilates, and many find it an effective way to build both strength and flexibility.

Trampolining is another popular fitness trend, and although it may seem like child's play, it’s actually a highly effective workout. Jumping up and down on a trampoline can leave you feeling exhausted after just a few minutes. Surprisingly, it’s even better for heart health than running, while also improving coordination and helping to reduce stress levels. Trampolining is gaining widespread popularity, with new centers popping up that feature as many as 150 trampolines. These facilities offer options for everyone: you can enjoy 'freejumping,   where you bounce without an instructor, or pay for professional lessons to learn the best techniques and get the most out of your workout. Many people are discovering that trampolining combines fun and fitness in a way that makes staying active much more enjoyable.

If you're someone who is typically active but feeling down or emotionally drained, Dynamic Running Therapy might be just what the doctor ordered. This trend involves running with a therapist, combining the benefits of physical exercise with talk therapy. Though these sessions are often more expensive than typical therapy sessions because of the professional fees, they offer significant advantages. Running while talking helps distract you from any discomfort, allowing you to cover longer distances, and creates a relaxed, open environment that can make it easier to talk compared to the usual therapist’s office setting.

The phrase just what the doctor ordered in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ____.  

Read the following passage about fitness trends and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

FITNESS TRENDS

[I] Reformer Pilates is an advanced and more intense variation of traditional Pilates. [II] Since this type of equipment isn’t something you would typically have at home, you’ll need to visit a specialized Pilates center to try it. [III] While it might look easy at first, don’t be fooled - by the end of the session, your thighs will be burning, and you might struggle to walk up or down stairs for a few days afterward. [IV] This workout pushes your body to its limits, providing a more challenging experience than standard Pilates, and many find it an effective way to build both strength and flexibility.

Trampolining is another popular fitness trend, and although it may seem like child's play, it’s actually a highly effective workout. Jumping up and down on a trampoline can leave you feeling exhausted after just a few minutes. Surprisingly, it’s even better for heart health than running, while also improving coordination and helping to reduce stress levels. Trampolining is gaining widespread popularity, with new centers popping up that feature as many as 150 trampolines. These facilities offer options for everyone: you can enjoy 'freejumping,   where you bounce without an instructor, or pay for professional lessons to learn the best techniques and get the most out of your workout. Many people are discovering that trampolining combines fun and fitness in a way that makes staying active much more enjoyable.

If you're someone who is typically active but feeling down or emotionally drained, Dynamic Running Therapy might be just what the doctor ordered. This trend involves running with a therapist, combining the benefits of physical exercise with talk therapy. Though these sessions are often more expensive than typical therapy sessions because of the professional fees, they offer significant advantages. Running while talking helps distract you from any discomfort, allowing you to cover longer distances, and creates a relaxed, open environment that can make it easier to talk compared to the usual therapist’s office setting.

The word its in paragraph 1 refers to ____ 

Read the following passage about fitness trends and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

FITNESS TRENDS

[I] Reformer Pilates is an advanced and more intense variation of traditional Pilates. [II] Since this type of equipment isn’t something you would typically have at home, you’ll need to visit a specialized Pilates center to try it. [III] While it might look easy at first, don’t be fooled - by the end of the session, your thighs will be burning, and you might struggle to walk up or down stairs for a few days afterward. [IV] This workout pushes your body to its limits, providing a more challenging experience than standard Pilates, and many find it an effective way to build both strength and flexibility.

Trampolining is another popular fitness trend, and although it may seem like child's play, it’s actually a highly effective workout. Jumping up and down on a trampoline can leave you feeling exhausted after just a few minutes. Surprisingly, it’s even better for heart health than running, while also improving coordination and helping to reduce stress levels. Trampolining is gaining widespread popularity, with new centers popping up that feature as many as 150 trampolines. These facilities offer options for everyone: you can enjoy 'freejumping,   where you bounce without an instructor, or pay for professional lessons to learn the best techniques and get the most out of your workout. Many people are discovering that trampolining combines fun and fitness in a way that makes staying active much more enjoyable.

If you're someone who is typically active but feeling down or emotionally drained, Dynamic Running Therapy might be just what the doctor ordered. This trend involves running with a therapist, combining the benefits of physical exercise with talk therapy. Though these sessions are often more expensive than typical therapy sessions because of the professional fees, they offer significant advantages. Running while talking helps distract you from any discomfort, allowing you to cover longer distances, and creates a relaxed, open environment that can make it easier to talk compared to the usual therapist’s office setting.

According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a benefit of Trampolining?