B1 - Living in a new country

Living in a new country

Read the text about living in a new country.


Decide which of the words best fits each space.

Multiple Choice

Although living in another country can be an _____ adventure, it is sometimes proves _____ a difficult experience.

• excited, have been

• pleasure, be

• thrilled, of being

• exciting, to be

Multiple Choice

Many things are new and different, not only the language and culture but also _____ things like where to buy stamps or when banks are open.

• everyday

• daily

• average

• regular

Multiple Choice

For a person who is used _____ in control of their world these new experiences can make them feel helpless, _____ and frustrated.

• been, confusing

• to being, confused

• to be, confuse

• being, confusion

Multiple Choice

Many of those who start a life somewhere else often go through certain _____ before they feel at home in their new _____.

• steps, settings

• times, atmospheres

• eras, situations

• stages, surroundings

Multiple Choice

The first few weeks after arrival in another country is full of positive feelings and excitement. Then _____ sets in and can make you feel angry and impatient.

• life

• certainty

• reality

• truth

Multiple Choice

Some people _____ their new home for such feelings.

• cause

• blame

• accuse

• hold

Multiple Choice

Eventually, however, most newcomers settle _____ and begin to adapt.

• in

• off

• of

• back

Multiple Choice

However, when a person returns to their own culture, they may _____ the same things in reverse.

• bear

• happen

• suffer

• experience

Multiple Choice

It takes them _____ time to get back to their former life in their home country.

• some

• any

• every

• all