language: (12 marks)

1) Put the verbs /words in the correct tense/ form: (4marks)
My relationship with my parents is difficult and painful and I am wondering whether I should continue to see them. I was the ( young) -------------------- child. My father used to be an alcoholic and my mother was distant, spending much of her free time out of the house, away from my father. She ( always / provide ) -------------------------- me with clothes, books and amazing travel opportunities, but never gave me any (emotion) ------------------------ support.
As a teenager, I developed eating disorders. My father blamed me for the family’s problems. I attempted suicide twice and I ( give) --------------------------- antidepressants, but therapy never followed.
At 18, I left for university and my mother (fight ) -----------------------------my father over this, as he didn’t want me (leave ) ----------------------home. I struggled with my eating disorders for years, eventually stopping with the help of therapy.
I am now in my 40s, married to a wonderful,( support) ---------------------- husband. However, I struggle (huge) ---------------------when visiting my family. I struggle to pretend that everything is OK, but I am still angry and hurt.
2) Fill in the blanks with 8 words from the list below. There are 2 extra ones. (4 marks)
mutual / Though / truly /quality / important /Therefore/ cherish / provides / matters / closer


Marriage and raising children are highly demanding, exciting, and challenging roles in people’s lives. At the same time, they are --------------------------- fulfilling. However, it takes a lot of engagement and effort to build a family that ---------------------------- strength and an inspiring environment to its members. Love and ------------------------respect are the key to having a successful family, but there are some activities that can help you become even ------------------- to your family members and understand them better. ------------------------------ each family member has their own life outside the family, it is important to ------------------------- special moments of togetherness and harmony by trying to spend some -------------------------- time in shared activities. You can make popcorn and enjoy a film marathon over a weekend; you can go on a short trip or a one-day excursion, or participate in a quiz. The list of activities is long, and what ------------------------------ is to select those activities in which all family members can enjoy and participate.
3)Circle the right alternative. (4 marks)
Every student feels some form of pressure to do well by his or her parent or guardian but sometimes that pressure can become ( encouraging / nurturing / overwhelming ). “My parents put a lot of pressure ( over / on / for )me. I have good grades, but they’re always pushing me over the ( judge/ edge / barge),” says Rowan Henke, junior. “They have encouraged, and sometimes forced, me and my ( siblings / spouses / partners ) to participate in certain sports and extracurricular activities.” For some parents, the standard is nothing ( least / little / less ) than perfect. They make their teens (to work / working / work) extra hours to get good grades, to be an athlete and to be involved in the community. More often than not, students struggle with balancing all this pressure, while ( maintain/ maitainance / maintaining ) a healthy social life.“I usually perform better when I am under less pressure. Stress from school ( herself / itself / himself) is unbearable, and nearly impossible with my parents watching my every move,” says Henke.
language: (12 marks)


1) Put the verbs /words in the correct tense/ form: (4marks)
My relationship with my parents is difficult and painful and I am wondering whether I should continue to see them. I was the ( young) -------------------- child. My father used to be an alcoholic and my mother was distant, spending much of her free time out of the house, away from my father. She ( always / provide ) -------------------------- me with clothes, books and amazing travel opportunities, but never gave me any (emotion) ------------------------ support.
As a teenager, I developed eating disorders. My father blamed me for the family’s problems. I attempted suicide twice and I ( give) --------------------------- antidepressants, but therapy never followed.
At 18, I left for university and my mother (fight ) -----------------------------my father over this, as he didn’t want me (leave ) ----------------------home. I struggled with my eating disorders for years, eventually stopping with the help of therapy.
I am now in my 40s, married to a wonderful,( support) ---------------------- husband. However, I struggle (huge) ---------------------when visiting my family. I struggle to pretend that everything is OK, but I am still angry and hurt.
2) Fill in the blanks with 8 words from the list below. There are 2 extra ones. (4 marks)
mutual / Though / truly /quality / important /Therefore/ cherish / provides / matters / closer


Marriage and raising children are highly demanding, exciting, and challenging roles in people’s lives. At the same time, they are --------------------------- fulfilling. However, it takes a lot of engagement and effort to build a family that ---------------------------- strength and an inspiring environment to its members. Love and ------------------------respect are the key to having a successful family, but there are some activities that can help you become even ------------------- to your family members and understand them better. ------------------------------ each family member has their own life outside the family, it is important to ------------------------- special moments of togetherness and harmony by trying to spend some -------------------------- time in shared activities. You can make popcorn and enjoy a film marathon over a weekend; you can go on a short trip or a one-day excursion, or participate in a quiz. The list of activities is long, and what ------------------------------ is to select those activities in which all family members can enjoy and participate.
3)Circle the right alternative. (4 marks)
Every student feels some form of pressure to do well by his or her parent or guardian but sometimes that pressure can become ( encouraging / nurturing / overwhelming ). “My parents put a lot of pressure ( over / on / for )me. I have good grades, but they’re always pushing me over the ( judge/ edge / barge),” says Rowan Henke, junior. “They have encouraged, and sometimes forced, me and my ( siblings / spouses / partners ) to participate in certain sports and extracurricular activities.” For some parents, the standard is nothing ( least / little / less ) than perfect. They make their teens (to work / working / work) extra hours to get good grades, to be an athlete and to be involved in the community. More often than not, students struggle with balancing all this pressure, while ( maintain/ maitainance / maintaining ) a healthy social life.“I usually perform better when I am under less pressure. Stress from school ( herself / itself / himself) is unbearable, and nearly impossible with my parents watching my every move,” says Henke.