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

Ricon Data has just opened a new facility that is____________larger than its previous one.

My teacher ….. me to take this examination.

A skilled population is the key ..............  a country's sustainable development and stability.

Do you think this hat ___ me? I’m not sure if it is a good color for me.

The elaborate bridal costumes of the coastal Indians are ................... from mother to daughter.

Life always needs a lot of …... 

Every country has its (1) _________ traditions, some of which have existed for centuries. In my opinion, we should do everything possible to preserve them.
Some people think that in today's high-tech world traditional celebrations are too old-fashioned and (2) _________ to our lives. However, (3) _________ such as Carnival, are important, as they bring communities together and make us think about other people and not just computers. 
(4) _________ argument against traditional festivals is that they are expensive to organise. To some extent this is true, particularly when there are firework (5) _________ or parades. On the other hand, it is a small price to pay for brightening up our lives with entertainment and colour. (6) _________, celebrations like the 'Fallas' in my home town of Valencia (7) _________ many tourists and their money.
Finally, although I agree that some traditional customs (8) _________ their original significance, they can provide an opportunity for us to learn about our past. For example, Bonfire Night teaches British children about a particular period of their country's history.
To conclude, traditional celebrations are (9) _________ great pleasure and interest, and they are certainly (10) _________ keeping.
(7)...............

All staffs are not allowed to use their personal mobile phones during ______ hours.

............... Michelle tried hard, she didn't manage to win the competition.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: He's just trying to …. his own career.

While Tom is traveling around the world, he often .....................  enough local languages to get by.

Identify the error in each sentence: The South Asian Games, also knowing (A) as the SEA Games, is a biennial (B) multi-sport event involving (C) participants from the current eleven countries of Southeast Asia (D)

When ...............  about the theft, the suspect said that he had taken no part in it.

It's high time the children _    their lesson. It’s 8 p.m now.

It is very difficult to ................... the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.

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 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King fought to put an end to racial segregation in the United States.

You will have to study harder, or you _______ get a scholarship.

The ….. between this computer and the others is good. 

John’s success relies__________ his determination, talents and enormous efforts.

A teenager in Bosnia recently threatened to __________ her father with a hand grenade after he refused to return her mobile phone. 

We should avoid _    his divorce.