Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22).

Lollipop Men and Women

In Britain someone helping children cross the street is called “lollipop person”, because their sign looks like a lollipop.

The job of a lollipop person is to walk to the middle of the road at a suitable time, (17) ______ ; it is a legal requirement for traffic (18) ______ . The lollipop man/ lady will signal that it is all right (19) ______ . Traffic may only move once the sign has been lowered.

Generally speaking, school crossings are manned for approximately 3 hours a day or less. As a result, the work has always appealed more to people who were just seeking (20) ______ such as the retired.

Lollypop people were introduced (21) ______ , who had previously run crossing patrols, to perform other duties. The earliest lollipops were red and black rectangles printed with “Stop, Children Crossing”.

In 2001 in Europe patrollers were given extra powers allowing them (22) ______ . The most recent change in the history of the School Crossing Patrol saw the word “children” replaced with a symbol to bring the UK in line with the rest of the EU.

As a result, the work has always appealed more to people who were just seeking (20) ______ such as the retired.

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22).

Lollipop Men and Women

In Britain someone helping children cross the street is called “lollipop person”, because their sign looks like a lollipop.

The job of a lollipop person is to walk to the middle of the road at a suitable time, (17) ______ ; it is a legal requirement for traffic (18) ______ . The lollipop man/ lady will signal that it is all right (19) ______ . Traffic may only move once the sign has been lowered.

Generally speaking, school crossings are manned for approximately 3 hours a day or less. As a result, the work has always appealed more to people who were just seeking (20) ______ such as the retired.

Lollypop people were introduced (21) ______ , who had previously run crossing patrols, to perform other duties. The earliest lollipops were red and black rectangles printed with “Stop, Children Crossing”.

In 2001 in Europe patrollers were given extra powers allowing them (22) ______ . The most recent change in the history of the School Crossing Patrol saw the word “children” replaced with a symbol to bring the UK in line with the rest of the EU.

Lollypop people were introduced (21) ______ , who had previously run crossing patrols, to perform other duties.

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22).

Lollipop Men and Women

In Britain someone helping children cross the street is called “lollipop person”, because their sign looks like a lollipop.

The job of a lollipop person is to walk to the middle of the road at a suitable time, (17) ______ ; it is a legal requirement for traffic (18) ______ . The lollipop man/ lady will signal that it is all right (19) ______ . Traffic may only move once the sign has been lowered.

Generally speaking, school crossings are manned for approximately 3 hours a day or less. As a result, the work has always appealed more to people who were just seeking (20) ______ such as the retired.

Lollypop people were introduced (21) ______ , who had previously run crossing patrols, to perform other duties. The earliest lollipops were red and black rectangles printed with “Stop, Children Crossing”.

In 2001 in Europe patrollers were given extra powers allowing them (22) ______ . The most recent change in the history of the School Crossing Patrol saw the word “children” replaced with a symbol to bring the UK in line with the rest of the EU.

In 2001 in Europe patrollers were given extra powers allowing them (22) ______ .

Read the text below. For questions (23–32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Harry Potter Film Takes $168m to Break Ticket Records

The (23) ______ Harry Potter movie has shattered box office records in the US and Canada, taking $168m over its opening weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 had already made $92.1m on its opening day, said the film’s distributor, Warner Bros. The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) ______ Batman film The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took $10m.

The Potter film is the eighth movie in the hugely popular franchise. Fans around the world (27) ______ for hours to be among the first to see the film, which was based on the second part of JK Rowling’s seventh and final book in the series.

Most cinemas were showing the film in 3D, which slightly increased the ticket (28) ______ .

The (29) ______ Potter film series has so far earned more than £4bn worldwide, not including the final film’s takings so far. Internationally, the film had taken $157.5m by Friday. “A billion dollars is (30) ______ going to happen,” said Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution at Warner Bros. It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ . It made stars of its young cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

The (23) ______ Harry Potter movie has shattered box office records in the US and Canada...

Read the text below. For questions (23–32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Harry Potter Film Takes $168m to Break Ticket Records

The (23) ______ Harry Potter movie has shattered box office records in the US and Canada, taking $168m over its opening weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 had already made $92.1m on its opening day, said the film’s distributor, Warner Bros. The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) ______ Batman film The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took $10m.

The Potter film is the eighth movie in the hugely popular franchise. Fans around the world (27) ______ for hours to be among the first to see the film, which was based on the second part of JK Rowling’s seventh and final book in the series.

Most cinemas were showing the film in 3D, which slightly increased the ticket (28) ______ .

The (29) ______ Potter film series has so far earned more than £4bn worldwide, not including the final film’s takings so far. Internationally, the film had taken $157.5m by Friday. “A billion dollars is (30) ______ going to happen,” said Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution at Warner Bros. It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ . It made stars of its young cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) Batman film The Dark Knight...

Read the text below. For questions (23–32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Harry Potter Film Takes $168m to Break Ticket Records

The (23) ______ Harry Potter movie has shattered box office records in the US and Canada, taking $168m over its opening weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 had already made $92.1m on its opening day, said the film’s distributor, Warner Bros. The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) ______ Batman film The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took $10m.

The Potter film is the eighth movie in the hugely popular franchise. Fans around the world (27) ______ for hours to be among the first to see the film, which was based on the second part of JK Rowling’s seventh and final book in the series.

Most cinemas were showing the film in 3D, which slightly increased the ticket (28) ______ .

The (29) ______ Potter film series has so far earned more than £4bn worldwide, not including the final film’s takings so far. Internationally, the film had taken $157.5m by Friday. “A billion dollars is (30) ______ going to happen,” said Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution at Warner Bros. It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ . It made stars of its young cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) ______ Batman film The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took `$10m.

Read the text below. For questions (23–32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Harry Potter Film Takes $168m to Break Ticket Records

The (23) ______ Harry Potter movie has shattered box office records in the US and Canada, taking $168m over its opening weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 had already made $92.1m on its opening day, said the film’s distributor, Warner Bros. The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) ______ Batman film The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took $10m.

The Potter film is the eighth movie in the hugely popular franchise. Fans around the world (27) ______ for hours to be among the first to see the film, which was based on the second part of JK Rowling’s seventh and final book in the series.

Most cinemas were showing the film in 3D, which slightly increased the ticket (28) ______ .

The (29) ______ Potter film series has so far earned more than £4bn worldwide, not including the final film’s takings so far. Internationally, the film had taken $157.5m by Friday. “A billion dollars is (30) ______ going to happen,” said Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution at Warner Bros. It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ . It made stars of its young cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

...The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took `$10m.

Read the text below. For questions (23–32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Harry Potter Film Takes $168m to Break Ticket Records

The (23) ______ Harry Potter movie has shattered box office records in the US and Canada, taking $168m over its opening weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 had already made $92.1m on its opening day, said the film’s distributor, Warner Bros. The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) ______ Batman film The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took $10m.

The Potter film is the eighth movie in the hugely popular franchise. Fans around the world (27) ______ for hours to be among the first to see the film, which was based on the second part of JK Rowling’s seventh and final book in the series.

Most cinemas were showing the film in 3D, which slightly increased the ticket (28) ______ .

The (29) ______ Potter film series has so far earned more than £4bn worldwide, not including the final film’s takings so far. Internationally, the film had taken $157.5m by Friday. “A billion dollars is (30) ______ going to happen,” said Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution at Warner Bros. It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ . It made stars of its young cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

Fans around the world (27) _______ for hours to be among the first to see the film...

Read the text below. For questions (23–32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Harry Potter Film Takes $168m to Break Ticket Records

The (23) ______ Harry Potter movie has shattered box office records in the US and Canada, taking $168m over its opening weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 had already made $92.1m on its opening day, said the film’s distributor, Warner Bros. The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) ______ Batman film The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took $10m.

The Potter film is the eighth movie in the hugely popular franchise. Fans around the world (27) ______ for hours to be among the first to see the film, which was based on the second part of JK Rowling’s seventh and final book in the series.

Most cinemas were showing the film in 3D, which slightly increased the ticket (28) ______ .

The (29) ______ Potter film series has so far earned more than £4bn worldwide, not including the final film’s takings so far. Internationally, the film had taken $157.5m by Friday. “A billion dollars is (30) ______ going to happen,” said Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution at Warner Bros. It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ . It made stars of its young cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

Most cinemas were showing the film in 3D, which slightly increased the ticket (28) ______ .

Read the text below. For questions (23–32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Harry Potter Film Takes $168m to Break Ticket Records

The (23) ______ Harry Potter movie has shattered box office records in the US and Canada, taking $168m over its opening weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 had already made $92.1m on its opening day, said the film’s distributor, Warner Bros. The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) ______ Batman film The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took $10m.

The Potter film is the eighth movie in the hugely popular franchise. Fans around the world (27) ______ for hours to be among the first to see the film, which was based on the second part of JK Rowling’s seventh and final book in the series.

Most cinemas were showing the film in 3D, which slightly increased the ticket (28) ______ .

The (29) ______ Potter film series has so far earned more than £4bn worldwide, not including the final film’s takings so far. Internationally, the film had taken $157.5m by Friday. “A billion dollars is (30) ______ going to happen,” said Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution at Warner Bros. It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ . It made stars of its young cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

The (29) ______ Potter film series has so far earned more than £4bn worldwide...

Read the text below. For questions (23–32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Harry Potter Film Takes $168m to Break Ticket Records

The (23) ______ Harry Potter movie has shattered box office records in the US and Canada, taking $168m over its opening weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 had already made $92.1m on its opening day, said the film’s distributor, Warner Bros. The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) ______ Batman film The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took $10m.

The Potter film is the eighth movie in the hugely popular franchise. Fans around the world (27) ______ for hours to be among the first to see the film, which was based on the second part of JK Rowling’s seventh and final book in the series.

Most cinemas were showing the film in 3D, which slightly increased the ticket (28) ______ .

The (29) ______ Potter film series has so far earned more than £4bn worldwide, not including the final film’s takings so far. Internationally, the film had taken $157.5m by Friday. “A billion dollars is (30) ______ going to happen,” said Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution at Warner Bros. It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ . It made stars of its young cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

“A billion dollars is (30) ______ going to happen,” said Dan Fellman,

Read the text below. For questions (23–32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Harry Potter Film Takes $168m to Break Ticket Records

The (23) ______ Harry Potter movie has shattered box office records in the US and Canada, taking $168m over its opening weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 had already made $92.1m on its opening day, said the film’s distributor, Warner Bros. The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) ______ Batman film The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took $10m.

The Potter film is the eighth movie in the hugely popular franchise. Fans around the world (27) ______ for hours to be among the first to see the film, which was based on the second part of JK Rowling’s seventh and final book in the series.

Most cinemas were showing the film in 3D, which slightly increased the ticket (28) ______ .

The (29) ______ Potter film series has so far earned more than £4bn worldwide, not including the final film’s takings so far. Internationally, the film had taken $157.5m by Friday. “A billion dollars is (30) ______ going to happen,” said Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution at Warner Bros. It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ . It made stars of its young cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ .

Read the text below. For questions (23–32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Harry Potter Film Takes $168m to Break Ticket Records

The (23) ______ Harry Potter movie has shattered box office records in the US and Canada, taking $168m over its opening weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 had already made $92.1m on its opening day, said the film’s distributor, Warner Bros. The (24) ______ opening weekend record was held (25) ______ Batman film The Dark Knight, (26) ______ took $10m.

The Potter film is the eighth movie in the hugely popular franchise. Fans around the world (27) ______ for hours to be among the first to see the film, which was based on the second part of JK Rowling’s seventh and final book in the series.

Most cinemas were showing the film in 3D, which slightly increased the ticket (28) ______ .

The (29) ______ Potter film series has so far earned more than £4bn worldwide, not including the final film’s takings so far. Internationally, the film had taken $157.5m by Friday. “A billion dollars is (30) ______ going to happen,” said Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution at Warner Bros. It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ . It made stars of its young cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

It has been 10 years (31) ______ the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was (32) ______ .

Read the texts below. For questions (33–42) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Ancient Olympic Events

The ancient Olympics were rather different from the modern Games. There were (33) ______ events, and only free men who (34) ______ Greek could compete, instead of athletes from any country. Also, the games were always held at Olympia instead of moving around to different sites every time.

Like our Olympics, though, winning athletes were heroes who made their (35) ______ ______ towns proud. One young Athenian nobleman defended his political reputation by (36) ______ how he entered seven chariots in the Olympic chariot-race. This high number of entries made both the aristocrat and Athens (37) ______ very wealthy and powerful.

There were (33) ______ events...