November 20-26, 2006
Britain's Prince Harry banned from fighting in Afghanistan
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1. What is Harry going to do if he is not allowed to do active service?
A. He will quit the army.
B. He will stomp his feet and cry.
C. He will tell his grandmother, the Queen.
D. He will be happy that he can stay home.

2. How old is Prince Harry?
A. 11
B. 22
C. 33
D. 45

3. Where are Most British troops stationed in Afghanistan?
A. Kabul
B. Baghdad
C. suburban Mecca
D. Helmand province

4. What is Prince HarryÕs rank in the army?

A. Private
B. General Major
C. Four-Star General
D. Second Lieutenant

5. Why would the army NOT want to deploy Prince Harry?
A. It would be dangerous for everybody around him.
B. It would cost too much to support all his servants.
C. They are worried it might make him uncomfortable.
D. Everybody would find out how bad a soldier Prince Harry really is.


Synonyms: Which of the following words or phrases replace the ones from the passage best?
6. cite
A. quote
B. criticise
C. support
D. reprimand

7. quit
  A. fire
B. leave
C. demote
D. disband

8. bulk
A. elite
B. artillery
C. majority
D. headquarters

9. reckon
A. risk
B. fear
C. swear
D. consider

10. boost
A. ruin
B. dissolve
C. increase
D. endanger

 

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