Which is the nearest meaning?  For Advanced Levels. Answers at foot of quiz

1.

New Sports Minister overcomes first hurdle, and pledges big shake up

a. Sports boss is on track for success, and intends to change things.

b. Sports boss is stuck, and badly injured in fall.

c. Sports boss rides a horse in a race, and comes off.

2.

Lager louts barred from city centre

a. Lager drinkers are not allowed into the city centre.

b. Drunk hooligans cannot enter city centre.

c. Bars in the city centre have run out of lager.

3.

Police storm crack house

a. Police raid drug den

b. Police raid a house and demolish it.

c. Very bad weather destroys a police station.

4.

Club Chairman ousted as fans go on rampage

a. Club Chairman gets drunk and loses job.

b. Club Chairman is hurt as electrical coolers fail.

c. Club Chairman is dumped because supporters riot.

5.

Watchdog probes threatened curbs

a. Committee investigates restrictions which are planned.

b. Guard dog sniffs the gutters at the roadside.

c. Dog licks ice-cream cones from dust bins.

See answers below

1.a       2.b       3.a       4.c       5.a