It is crucial that urban people not look down on rural areas.

In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12.

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: 

Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken. 

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. 

According to the most recent report, sales of snacks have increased by______________ five percent.

Linda and Suka are talking about Thomas.

Linda: "Thomas thinks he knows everything about dinosaurs.” Suka: “ .............    .”

Out  ............  from its tiny cage. the bird

Cairo and Roma are talking in the living room. Cairo: “  .....................   ?”

Roma: “I’d rather you didn’t, if you don’t mind.”

Tim and Linda are talking about what to do after school.

Tim: “   ..............  ” - Linda: “Yes, I’d love to.”

Anne: “Do you think we’ll have good weather?” Susan: “  ...............   .”

How to protect children web fans from unsuitable material online while (1) ________ them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the U.S.
For some parents, the Internet can seem like a jungle, filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as hazard and with good guides, some education, and a few precautions, the wilds of the Internet can be safely (2) ________. "Kids have to be online. If we tell our kids they can't (3) ________ the Internet, we're cutting them off from their future," said an expert. 
Most kids have started to use search engines. Many of them are great for finding tons of interesting Internet sites, and they can also (4) ________ places where you might not want your kids to go. There are search engines (5) ________ just for kids. A certain software contains only sites that have been selected as safe. The most popular way to limit access would be to use what is known as a "content screener". But this can't be wholly (6)________, and the best thing parents can do is to talk to their kids and let them know what is OK or not OK to see or do on the Internet. Another way is that mum or dad is nearby when the child is surfing the Internet. 
A few other tips: - Don't put the PC in a child's room but keep it in an area where mum or dad can keep (7)________ things. That also makes the Internet more of a family activity.
- Ask your child (8) ________ he or she has been doing and about any friends they make online.
- Tell your child not to give on-line strangers (9) ________ information, especially like address and phone number.
- And tell your children never to talk to anyone they meet online over the phone, send them anything, accept anything from them or agree to meet with them (10) ________ you go along.
(4)............................

Ken asked Barbara .........  she would like to go to the cinema

Two students are talking about the school curriculum.

- Hoa: “Swimming should be taught in the school.” - Nam: “  ................  .It is an essential life skill.”

 Suppose he ............  you stealing, what would you do?

It was very difficult to ____ what he was saying about the noise of the traffic.

Since infection can cause both fever as well as pain, it is a good idea to check a patient’s temperature.

We want you to be aware that we’re doing our utmost, .......................we will not be able to provide you with a personalized experience on our website.

Hurry up, or they ........... serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant.

“What is it?” – “We don’t know until ............  at it under a microscope.”

Choose the best option  A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence. " The judge’s decision is ….."

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

Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.”

Mr. Robinson: “. ..............   ”