THE WORD ‘BONDS’ IN THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE PASSAGE MEANS________...

80. The word ‘bonds’ in the last sentence of the passage means_______________ .

a. Promises

b. agreements

c. connections

d. responsibilities

(81-90). Fill in each blank with ONE appropriate word to make a meaning passage.

A recent issue of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the

(81)__________ of second language acquisition. Their advice may prove in valuable for

those considering a language course. One suggestion is that you assess whether you are

likely to be successful at (82)__________ a language. Did you enjoy studying languages

at school, for example? Do you have (83)________ time to learn a language? The major

cost will be your own time and effort. Therefore you must make sure that the course

(84)___________ offer leads to a recognized qualification. Also, be realistic in your

goals. If you don’t set achievable aims you are more likely to give (85)____________ .

Do not be deceived into thinking that the most expensive courses are the

(86)___________ . Shop around to get the best possible value for money. You should

also bear in mind that the quicker you learn a language the more quickly you forget

(87)_____________ . Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach (88)___________

German by enrolling on a crash course. Already fluent in four languages and with a

sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of (89)__________ progress

were high. Three years on she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was

not to follow up her first experience. “Moreover, I think the teacher’s role is important.

It’s so nice to have somebody give you a (90) ________ .”

WRITING

(91-95). Choose the sentence (a, b, c or d) that is almost the same in meaning as the

sentence given.