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Multilevel · Part 4 · CEFR Mock Test 01

Icon's Life: Reading answers

Answers to questions 21–29 (9 in all), each with why it is right.

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Icon's Life Hillary Clinton is certainly the incarnation of the dreams of many American women of her generation. She has got "everything": a family, a fine career, and a husband who not only supports her and approves of what she does, but also allows her to use her talents to the full. Hillary Rodham was born in Chicago in 1947, the daughter of a textile manufacturer. Her family was comfortably off, but not rich; she had two brothers, and her mother did not work. At school, she was always a brilliant student, though not the kind of girl who spent all her time in her books. On the contrary, she spent a lot of time on outside activities, something which is always greatly appreciated in…

Answers 21–29

  1. 21

    Hillary was a bright learner at school who ……

    C: was always busy with social interactions Multiple choice

  2. 22

    She was a fairly chubby young woman……

    A: wearing oversized glasses and formless clothing Multiple choice

  3. 23

    Bill had returned to his native Arkansas at the time with plans….

    C: to pursue a career in politics Multiple choice

  4. 24

    A program specialized for school medical services was implemented by ….

    B: Hillary Rodham Multiple choice

  5. 25

    Hillary and Bill contributed actively in the struggle for women's liberation.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

  6. 26

    Chelsea got her name from a popular 1960s hit song.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

  7. 27

    Bill Clinton rejected to become the youngest state governor in American history when he was appointed governor of Arkansas at the age of thirty-two.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  8. 28

    At Students Union, Hillary encountered a handsome young man named Bill Clinton for the first time.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  9. 29

    Every year, the Students Union recognized the most distinguished individuals in the field with scholarships.

    NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

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