Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

I come from Switzerland. I came to London six months (23) _____ to learn English. I haven’t met many English people yet, only my teachers. I started learning English at school in Switzerland (24) _____ I was eleven, so I have learn it for nearly ten years. At first in London, I couldn’t understand anything, but now my English (25) ____ improved. I have just taken an exam. If I pass, I will move into the next class. I’m excited today because my parents (26) _____ tomorrow to stay with me for a few days and I (27) _____ them for a long time. They have never been to England and they can’t speak English.

I come from Switzerland. I came to London six months (23) _____ to learn English.