IX/ Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank. A BUSY FAMILY In the front room of their home, the Henry family gathered around their TV set (1) ... a popular soap opera began. "Looks there's Mum!" shouted 11-year-old Kathy, pointing (2)... the screen. "She's sitting at that table in the corner." Sure enough, there was Julia Henry, (3) …. a relaxed drink in one of the country's most famous tv programme. Julia's family see (4) …..unusual in her job as a "bit-part" actor or "extra", because they are all doing it. Her husband, Tony, had been in several drama series as (5) ….. as numerous adverts, while Kathy and her 13-year-old brother, Robin, have also (6).... on TV countless times. It all started 4 years ago when Tony, an amateur actor from Lancashire, decided to leave his job and take (7).... acting professionally. . At the age of 41, it was a big step to take and he has no (8).....about it at all. Soon the whole family was being offered chances to play small parts just like him, (9)...Tony admits there are times when he wishes he were a star "We really enjoy our lives," says Tony, "although it is difficult to (10)......plans. A couple of phone calls can turn our week upside down, but we love every minute of it!" 1. A.while B.as C.if D.because 2. A.towards B.above C.for D.out 3. A.making B.cooking C.enjoying D.cheering 4. A.no one B.nowhere C.nobody D.nothing 5. A.long B.well C.much D.good 6. A.appeared B.played C.presented D.acted 7. A.on B.up C.into 8. A. excuses B. apologies C. regrets D. pities 9. A.although B.but С.except D.despite 10. A.change B.prepare C.do D.make