In the early 21st century, with the ____ of mobile communication technology, the mobile phone has emerged as a new and unique channel.

........... employees in the postal service has meant slower service in the last two years.

Put in the correct preposition.

Governments have enacted laws to protect wildlife ______ commercial trade and overhunting.

The Secret Garden, it is a book written years ago for children, has become popular again among adults in the film version.

Not until we .........  the school for children with disabilities  .............. how they overcome difficulties.

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: 

You must answer the police's questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble. 

............ this book by the time it is due back to the library?

Mai: “Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease like cancer?”

Huong: “Wow!   ............  .”

Not until a monkey is several years old  ........... to exhibit sign of independence from its mother.

Choose the correct answer

You should concentrate _________what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the questions the interviewer asks.

Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one

Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.

Choose the best answer:
This student expected_______ the first winner of the Grand Prix.

The traffic in town was very _________and I arrived home earlier than expected

Wow! What a _______ your sister is! I couldn't get off the phone!

Because of their color and shape, seahorses blend so well with the seaweed in which they live that is almost impossible to see themselves.

The ceiling fans were on, but unfortunately they only____ the hot, humid air.

The Internet enables users of computers to _________ information in a variety of forms.

Mary invites Sally to take part in the campaign.

Mary: "Would you like to join the Green Movement?"

Sally: “  .............   ”

Under the crust of the Earth are bubbling (A) hot liquids (B) that sometime (C) rise to (D) the surface.

To the men who worked so hard on the project, the news was profound disappointing.

-Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” -Susan: "_______ .”