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: 

English as we know today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030.

Identify the error in each sentence: The professor told him to write a short but it must be comprehensive paper about the experiment.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: He's just trying to …. his own career.

Do you like Jazz?’ ‘________________.’

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

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

An increased number of city dwellers has made the obsolete infrastructure worse and required a lot of repairs in these days.

 I just bought __________ new shirt and some new shoes. ________ Shirt is quite expensive but the price of _____ shoes are reasonable.

Their massive salaries let them afford to give .............. huge amounts to Charities.

It's taking me longer to get _____ the operation than I thought.

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

 Studies show that the average audience forms its ____________ of the speaker within the first few seconds of the presentation.

Unless she _    , she will be late for school.

Thuy Duong appreciated ..............  for her excellent study results.

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: 

He didn't bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.

People who take on a second job inevitably ................... themselves to greater stress.

When we __________ the taxi, I noticed that the metre already had 7.50 YTL written on it. 

He put the two letters into the wrong envelopes ______ mistake.

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 child insisted on listening to the entire story.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  He suddenly ….. a sprint.

The young students always wish they  ..........  able to bring cellphone to schools.

People in ............   Western countries are often surprised to learn that   ...............  Japanese celebrate Christinas.

As a small boy, he used to ______alone in the house for an hour or two.