Even though a duck may live on water, it stays dry__________ the oil on its feathers. The oil prevents the water from soaking through the feathers and reaching its skin.

This is the first time his children have tried Japanese cuisine.

“If I were you, I would raise money for the poor,” I said to Thomas.

“Let’s go to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve,” Mai said

Her father invited him to the conference.

Ally wants to buy that dress, but she doesn’t have enough money.                           

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answersheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following question.

 Your house is more modern than mine.

The doctor which we met in France has just sent us a greeting card.

We cancelled our camping trip because of it rained heavily.

I wish all the children in the world don’t have to live in poverty any more.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answersheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following question.