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20 TEST 16 Read the text and choose the correct answer Lilly Wu moved to London with her family from Hong Kong in the early seventies, and at first she found things quite difficult. The language, the food, and the way people dressed were all alien to her, and she took a while to get used to it all. But then, when she was about twelve, she started enjoying the way people expressed themselves in fashion. At first she enjoyed watching, but then she felt the need to express her own style, and her interest in fashion became much more serious. She was always very good at school, which almost goes without saying, as her parents were Chinese. So, when it came time to go to university, the family expected her to study medicine or law, and a family crisis erupted when she announced her intention to study fashion and design. Her parents resisted strongly, but living in London had given Lilly a very strong independent streak. She stood her ground, and took up her place at the London School of Fashion, which was a very difficult place to get accepted to. Lilly is now a very successful fashion designer, with her own label, based in London, and her family could not be more proud of her. She makes a fortune and lives the high life with lots of parties and famous friends. She knew she had talent, but much more importantly, she learned to be strong enough to fight for what she wanted in life. That strength is what separates those who live their dreams, from those who spend their lives dreaming. QUESTIONS 1) What is the writer trying to do with this text? A) Tell the reader how Lilly's life developed. B) Explain why London is important for fashion. C) Explain how Chinese families function. D) Encourage young girls to study fashion. 2) Lilly got involved in London fashion A) gradually. B) immediately. C) unwillingly. D) nervously. 3) Lilly's family A) supported her from the beg...