Her son a bit spoilt, he always wants to be the centre of _______.

Having read this book, _    

Choose the correct option:

Water polo is_____________ than swimming.

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.
(5)...............

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).....................

Chọn câu có nghĩa tương đồng nhất với câu gốc:

The accident happened because she was careless.

Identify the one underlined word or phrase A, B, C or D that must be changed for the sentence to be correct: 

Players can move the ball by throwing to a teammate or swimming while pushing the ball in front of them.

Never __________ I experienced such a storm since I was a child.

______it not been for the heavy rain, we would have gone camping.

Unless she _    , she will be late for school.

Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct: 

If a defender commits a foul within the five meter area that prevents a likely goal,the attacking team will award a penalty shot.

Identify the error in each sentence: It is estimated that the population of Vietnam will reach 100 million for the next 25 years and will stabilize at 120 million by the middle of this century

Identify the error in each sentence: 

Although we are concerned about the problem of energy sources, we must not fail recognizing the need for environmental protection.

If only I _    you wanted to invest money in business last year.

............ being the CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is also one of the world's greatest philanthropists.

Would you mind if I _    _________the windows?

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

___________ so happy and excited.

The jeans are too long; you should have them__________.

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: 

We can use either verbal or non - verbal forms of communication.

The lizard is amazingly well__________ adapted in very dry and windy conditions