For items 1-6, choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the idioms/expressions given. For items 7-11, decide whether the sentences have been taken from an essay or an article. For items, 12-15, answer the questions.
not big deal
not praiseworthy
not very important
twist someone's arm
threaten with violence
persuade someone who is reluctant
needless to say
it is best not to mention this
it is already understood
a roof over your head
a home of your own
any kind of building
make your mark
follow your dream
have an important effect on something
follow in his/her footsteps
do as another person did before
achieve the same success
Not that most people need persuading, but there are many reasons why you should move out of home before you're 30.
Essay
Article
A human being cannot fully develop from a child into an accomplished adult without first becoming independent.
Essay
Article
In the first months of moving away from home, I continued to see my home town through rose-coloured glasses; a place where times were simpler and I was more carefree.
Essay
Article
Independence means we are able to follow our own deepest values and exercise our judgement, even when others disagree or disapprove.
Essay
Article
One friend shared that she felt as though the streets, houses and faces felt like a dream, as though past and present merged whenever she made the journey home.
Essay
Article
What tone should you use in a lively article?
informal
formal
Can you write about a fictional situation?
Yes
No
How many aspects must you write about in a regular article?
Two
Three
Four
Tick the functions that you will need to use in a regular article:
