Exercise 1: Choose the most suitable option to complete these sentences.

Select the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. Use each option ONLY ONCE.

1A today may find it hard to buy a house because prices are so high.

2Like most , my two-year-old brother loves to explore.

3Now that I am a , I get a discount on my bus fares.

4I had a happy as I was raised in a loving home.

5Like many today, Tim has never known a world without social media.

6My youngest son is a ; he just turned twelve last month.

7Although I sometimes miss , I’m happy to have finally retired.

8You should always give your seat to an _, if you’re on a crowded bus.

9Our friendship began in primary school and continued into _.

10I hope to have paid off my mortgage by the time I reach _.