II. Use of English

Choose the correct item A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

Billy connolly (born 1941)

(1) ______ a miserable childhood, Connolly trained (2) _____ a welder in Glasgow shipyards. He also played the banjo and sang in folk clubs, telling jokes (3) _____ songs. These were (4) _____ popular that Connolly became a fulltime comedian, (5) _____ on stage and television in Britain, the USA and Australia. His quick, sharp wit and willingness to shock (6) _____ him many fans. He was also praised (7) _____ serious acting roles and for (8) _____ charities.

Taken from The History of Scotland for Children

1	A During	B After	C Before	D Because
2	A like	B for	C as	D alike
3	A between	B behind	C back	D instead
4	A such	B too	C enough	D so
5	A appear	B appearing	C appeared	D appears
6	A won	B wins	C is winning	D have won
7	A of	B with	C for	D over
8	A support	B supports	C supported	D supporting

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8

III. Writing

You are on holiday with your friend in your country. Write a postcard (35–45 words) to your English teacher. Tell him / her:

• where you are at the moment;

• what the place is like;

• what you did yesterday;

• what you are planning to do tomorrow.

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