Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasanter to live in. Many people think so and go to the country for the summer holidays though they can not live there all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time.Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard where people are buried.

The Village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round it. Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have the water brought through pipes into house.

Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can't find in the village shops.

What does the word “it” refer to?

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against)

→ Against .…………………………………………………………….. she lost

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

Man: “Can I help you with your luggage. Madam?"

Woman: “……………”

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

 “Do you go to school on Sunday?” my friend asked.

-> My friend asked .......................................................................................................

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

He was made _________ for two hours.

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

They built a supermarket near the airport last year.

-> A supermarket ..........................................................................................................

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

I felt let down when I didn't receive a birthday card from my sister.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

I want to have my suit …… . I’m going to a wedding on Saturday.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

 It's possible Karen didn't hear her name being called. (might)

→ Karen .…………………………………………………… her name being called.

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

Stranger: “Excuse me, where’s the nearest post office?”

Mr. Johnson: “……………”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

The police are looking into the murder.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

“Don’t forget to lock the house when you go out, William,” his mother said. (reminded)

→ William’s mother …………………………………………… when he went out.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

We arrived …… to have some coffee before class.

Read the following text carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Dear Rob,

How are you? What have you been up to? Sorry I haven't written to you (33) ages, but I've been really busy recently with end-of-term exams. You know what it's like! I've also been rehearsing for the Christmas show, which starts next week.

Guess what I'm in hospital. Don't panic. I'm not seriously ill. I tell off (34) ____________, I was playing tennis and broke my arm. Anyway, I'm only in for a day or two. Luckily my injury won't stop me (35) ____________ in the show.

The family is all fine. Mom's been working really (36) ____________ She doesn't get home to late. Dad's bought a new car-well. I say "new", but actually it's about ten years old. Christ has got a new computer and spends (37)____________ of the time playing computer games

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

 I want you to carry on with the project while I am out of town.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

Promise to look after it and you can borrow my tennis racquet. (long)

→ You can borrow my tennis racquet, ……………………………. to look after it.