Choose the best answer:
Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.

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

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

As he read the text aloud, the newscaster ........ over the words.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  “Where did you get these old dresses?” “We….. them in the old truck.”

The interviewer started off_________ why I wanted the job.

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
(8).....................

Despite recent attempts to prove ..............    did indeed reach the North Pole in 1909, the evidence still remains questionable.

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 lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.

We’re worried about the ….. here

They stood for     moment, then all together slowly moved towards ...............  church.

Mai failed _    the first prize in the contest.

Mrs. Pike was so angry that she made a _______ gesture at the driver.

Not until now   ...............  popularly recognized that man is destroying the environment.es

Choose the best answer:
S. Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo’s outstanding humanitarianism.

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: 

Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps, it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.

 How many ___________ took part in the 22 nd SEA Games? 

There's a pretty little fishing village    _.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences.

"Shall I carry the suitcase for you, Mary?" said John.

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

The shipment delay was caused by__________miscommunication within our department.

Ms Nga prefers watching TV ______out.

Choose the correct option:

In water polo, a player ______________ after committing five personal fouls.