Variant 9. Section 2. Part 1

1. Why had Jim’s parents decided to leave the city?
a) They wanted to feel less worried and more relaxed.
b) They couldn’t afford to live there any longer.
c) The jobs they did had changed.
2. How did Jim feel about moving?
a) surprised his parents hadn’t asked him what he thought about it
b) worried about the way his life would change
c) grateful for the chance to go to a different school
3. Jim’s parents said that Jim and his sister were
a) able to deal with the move.
b) right to be excited about the future.
c) lucky to have this opportunity.
4. What does Jim say about their new house?
a) It was older than their flat in the city.
b) It was better than he had expected.
c) It was extremely expensive.
5. What is Jim pleased about now?
a) He has found a new hobby.
b) He lives fairly near his new school.
c) He is going to visit his old friends soon.