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

When the factory closes, over a hundred people were made redundant.

Jack and John are talking to each other at the cafeteria.

- Jack: "How often do you go to the English club?”

- John: “_____________.”

Before signing the contract, the client wished to ____________ some enquiries into the matter.

Lisa is discussing to Peter about their plan.

- Lisa: "Let's go to the theatre.”

- Peter: “__________. The number of people infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) is increasing day by day."

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

After applying for the job, don't neglect the thank-you note or _________ letter.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38. 

GOOD FRIENDS

     Psychologists have long known that having a set of cherished companions is crucial to mental well-being. A recent study by Australian investigators concluded that our friends even help to (34) _______ our lives. The study concentrated on the social environment, general health, and lifestyle of 1,477 persons older than 70 years. The participants were asked how (35) ________ contact they had with friends, children, relatives and acquaintances. 

     Researchers were surprised to learn that friendships increased life (36) ________ to a far greater extent than frequent contact with children and other relatives. This benefit held true even after these friends had moved away to another city and was independent of factors such as socio-economic status, health, and way of life. According to scientists, the ability to have relationships with people to (37) ________ one is important has a positive effect on physical and mental health. Stress and tendency towards depression are reduced, and behaviours that are damaging to health, such as smoking and drinking, occur less frequently. (38) _________, our support networks, in times of calamity in particular, can raise our moods and feelings of self-worth and offer helpful strategies for dealing with difficult personal challenges. 

Many exam candidates lose marks simply ___________ they do not read the questions properly.

I'm not an impulsive person, I don't generally do things on the spur of the moment.

My sister didn't apply for the job in the summer. She now regrets it.

Many young people have objected to contractual marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom.