Which is the nearest meaning? For Advanced Levels. Answers at foot of quiz
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New Sports Minister overcomes first hurdle, and pledges big shake up
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a. Sports boss is on track for success, and intends to change things.
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b. Sports boss is stuck, and badly injured in fall.
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c. Sports boss rides a horse in a race, and comes off.
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Lager louts barred from city centre
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a. Lager drinkers are not allowed into the city centre.
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b. Drunk hooligans cannot enter city centre.
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c. Bars in the city centre have run out of lager.
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3.
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Police storm crack house
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a. Police raid drug den
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b. Police raid a house and demolish it.
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c. Very bad weather destroys a police station.
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4.
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Club Chairman ousted as fans go on rampage
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a. Club Chairman gets drunk and loses job.
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b. Club Chairman is hurt as electrical coolers fail.
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c. Club Chairman is dumped because supporters riot.
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5.
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Watchdog probes threatened curbs
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a. Committee investigates restrictions which are planned.
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b. Guard dog sniffs the gutters at the roadside.
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c. Dog licks ice-cream cones from dust bins.
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See answers below
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1.a 2.b 3.a 4.c 5.a
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