Maria ______ with embarrassment when mark asked her to stand up and come in front of the class.

 

 __________ work last week, but I changed my mind 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.

Grandma says there wasn’t a __ of truth in that story Granddad told last night about being a war hero.

It was on March 19th, 1876 ..............  the first telephone call was made.

Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank. 
Divided into two parts, rites and festivals, the ceremony commenced at 19:00 with the song, “Vietnam– our Fatherland”. The surprise appearance of parachutists, carrying the 11 (1)_______flags of the competing Southeast Asian countries, was greeted with thunderous applause from the audience.
All the stadium’s lights suddenly came on, marking the start of the procession of Vietnam’s flag and the 22nd SEA Games; symbol. The 11 sporting delegations then marched past the reviewing stand to excited applause from officials and spectators. { rites: nghi lễ, parachutist: người nhảy dù, delegations; đoàn đại biểu}
The sacred (2) ______, which symbolizes the humanity of the games and desire to compete with burning intensity, was taken from The Ho Chi Minh Museum and passed by some famous Vietnamese athletes and athletes from 10 regional countries to Nguyen Thuy Hien (wushu artist) who gave it to the Prime Minister, who in turn passed it to an athlete dressed like national (3) ______ Giong. { sacred: thiêng liêng}
From this athlete’s hand, the official flame was lit at My Dinh National Stadium and will burn thoughout the course of the Games.
Speaking at the (4) _______ceremony, Minister-Chairman of the Physical Training and Sports Committee, who is also the head of the 22nd SEA Games Organizing Board, warmly welcomed Party and State leaders, delegates, domestic and international guests, and 11 sports delegations (5) ______ southeast Asian countries to the 22nd SEA Games
(4).....................

Alan and Sue ____ an argument. They are not speaking to each other.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: 
At a meeting in the capital on Tuesday, the Cabinet assigned Hà Nội __________  the host city, after successfully holding the SEA Games 22 in 2003, the Asian Indoor Games in 2009.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

After Massey Corporation acquired Brawley, Ltd., the  ____________  of its stock rose twenty percent.

He is decorating his house ___________selling it.

Identify the error in each sentence: Among many other program, UNICEF also supports the international Child Rights Information Network

 I (never eat) ______bananas. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

_________a few members opposing the plan, the executive board has decided to go through with the investment in Diehl Electronics.

I don’t want to listen to any more of your half - _____ ideas. Come back when you have some ideas that aren’t impractical and stupid.

 If I had the receipt, I (return)....................... these jeans. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

The Loughton Youth Club _____________   offered to help organize a community cleanup day and to recruit local volunteers.

I ___ hard until I pass the TOEFL. 

When you ___________ the Lotto, be sure to call me.  

 It's my birthday next week- Don't worry! I (not forget)......................... it. 

_______ Spring festival season in Vietnam starts with the Lunar New Year and closes with the celebration honoring the mythical founding fathers, ______ Hung Kings, on _____ tenth day of _______ third lunar month.

Tom: “Is there anything interesting _____ the paper today?" Anna: “Well, there’s an unusual picture____ the back page ”