Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is ....................  ; if it was destroyed no amount of money could ever replace it.

The exquisite antique bottle was carved  ...........  marble.

Everyone hopes to find a good job in the city, _    ?

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.
(10)...............

Choose the best answer:
The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.

............ , he had no intention of waiting for three hours.

Ms Lan didn't accept the offer, _    she liked it so much.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: “Why is Tony in prison?” “He …..of robbery.”

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

Please________________ that environmental inspectors must renew their certification yearly.

Identify the error in each sentence: 

The doctor advised him to avoid eating fatty foods, having more vegetables and drink much water.

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

I did not realize that I had left my umbrella on the bus when it started to rain.

He is not really friendly and makes no attempt to be _______. 

The whole audience objected to their foul play during the football match.

The song is …. to me. 

Choose the correct option:

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

When the automobile salesman described the car so _________, we became very uneasy about buying it. 

This safe,_______friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life.

Although I was supposed to be the guest, he had mislaid his wallet and I ______ up paying for the meal.

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 aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.

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

Since the newly discovered artifact is in poor condition, only its replica is displayed in the museum.

I wish it _    a holiday today.