Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: We were ….. a penalty after a late tackle.

The course was so difficult that I didn't ______any progress at all.

The _______ of the moon for the earth causes tides.

I need to _______ from work and take a holiday.

Tom .................. things round the house, which is annoying.

The garden is … with trees and flowers. 

Windsurfing or _______ is the sport of sailing on water standing on a windsurfer.

She sent me a _______ letter thanking me for my invitation. 

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

Unless the two signatures arc identical, the bank won’t allow you to withdraw your money.

"How long have you been building this bridge?"

-"This bridge  ............   for two years."

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: 

Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each other.

Do you want to stop in this town, or shall we _______?

Hey, you play the guitar quite well. ________ to play it when you were young?

Identify the error in each sentence: Scientists say that the Earth is unique because no other planet has conditions which enables the existence of intelligent life

It is essential that every teacher _    the meeting.

I found this old photograph in the attic, but because it’s faded so much, I couldn’t __________ who’s who. 

It is said that a drizzle on the Phap Van - Cau Gie Expressway caused poor ....................  and slippery road surface, leading to the vehicles, traveling at high speed, unable to respond safely.

You look upset, Sven. Have you and Niger _______ again?

Choose the correct answer to complete each following sentence by circling A, B, C or D. 

An inspection of the Coltier Building identified several__________defects.

Your daughter's just started work, hasn't she? How's she getting _____?

Today the move away from rigid rules makes it much easier (1) ________ the right way to behave because there are fewer out and out ‘wrongs’. Of course there are still a few situations where inflexible rules (2) ________, although these are mainly concerned with official functions. But nine times out of ten, the way you choose to behave is (3) ________ you, with one very important proviso: that you keep firmly in (4)________ the basis (5)________ etiquette has grown up; in other words, the need always to consider other people's feelings first. 
Some people, for instance, are very informal and outgoing by (6) ________, while others prefer to be more reserved and formal. Younger people tend to be less formal than their parents. Habits can (7) ________ in different parts of the country. Behaviour which may be commonplace in the capital - like arriving later than the stated time - can often be unconventional (8) ________. Just remember the basic rule of consideration for others, and when in doubt, follow the example of those around you. Etiquette is a skill that is easily learned and it brings the benefits of other people's appreciation whenever you (9) ________ in practice. It's a pleasure to spend time with people who are reliably courteous and (10) ________; it's also pleasant to feel that you will always know what to do or say in any circumstances, mundane or extraordinary
(5).....................