21. Jack hasn't spoken to his teacher for a long time.
22. My father has worked as an engineer for 30 years.
23. This is the first time Elsa has spent her summer in such a beautiful city.
24. She started taking care of her brother when she was 10 years old.

VI. Read the passage and answer the questions.

1. According to the passage, how many advantages does living in the country have?

   • There are three advantages mentioned: peace and quietness, friendlier people, and less traffic.

2. Is it easy to find jobs in the country?

   • No, it is not easy. The passage mentions that it can be quite hard to find jobs in the country.

3. Where should young people live?

   • Young people who have a career are better provided for in the city.

4. According to the passage, living in the country has

   • A. both good and bad points.

5. Living in the country is safer for young children because

   • B. there is less traffic.

VII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to complete the passage.

1. After studying hard and passing my exams, I decided to B. take a holiday.
2. This was A. unfortunately not the "dream" I had hoped for.
3. To begin with, I A. missed my holiday train to Southampton.
4. That meant I had to get a lift from my dad at the last minute, which was quite C. inconvenient.
5. And, of course, we also got stuck in traffic, A. fortunately thinking that I wouldn't be able to get on the ship before it left.