1. Julie’s parents were _______ when she was born. They decided to start a family quite late. a young b middle-aged c lazy 2. Veronica, you _______ your father. You’re both so easy-going and kind with people. a take after b look like c pass down 3. Robert is quite young; he is in his early ________. a years b twenties c twenty 4. The Japanese are ________ for their hospitality. a popular b well-known c typical 5. When my baby brother was born he ________ 3kg. He wasn’t a big baby. a height b weighed c build 6. Can you _________ a secret? We’re planning a surprise party for Grandma. a have b get c keep 7. Many ________ people have fascinating stories to tell about their past. a overweight b jealous c elderly 8. Every year ______ Smiths go camping. a an b a c the 9. Rosa, where ______ you from? a are b is c be 10. Rachel is very ________. She never does any homework. a kind b lazy c hard-working 11. The twins are going to ___ a visit to their relatives in Scotland. a get b pay c have 12. They fell in _______ when they first met and then lived happily together for years. a sympathy b love c marriage 13. My aunt ________ late for work. a is often b often is c is often being 14. The French ________ a lot of onions. a are eating b eat c eats 15. After ten years of ________, the couple decided to start a family. a birth b wedding c marriage