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 trouble with Frank is that he never turns up on time for the meeting.

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
(3).....................

If John had played for our football team, we _____the match.

The more _______ and positive you look, the better you will feel. 

Identify the error in each sentence: Harvard University (A) was established (B) just after sixteen years (C) the Pilgrims arrived (D)

To  absorb more oil  from spring rolls, we can use materials like  ...............   newspaper to wrap them after frying.

Malaysia and Indonesia ................  into dumpsites after China had stopped importing their trash.

Sport is sometimes used by governments as a tool of foreign _________. 

Anyone _    to a foreign country needs to prepare many things.

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.
(10)...............

Identify the error in each sentence: 

Only after food has been dried or canned that it should be stored for later consumption

The accident  .......   was the mistake of the driver.

Nowadays, people ............. social networks with more and more caution.

I used to live in the country _    people are very friendly.

Hey, you play the guitar quite well. ________ to play it when you were young?

 It’s quite simple really. If you _________ these tablets every day, then you _________ weight. 

The United Nations Secretary-General has often spoken of the need for individual _______ and human rights in his speeches 

It's about time _    after yourself.

Was it really necessary that I _    there watching you rehearse for the play?

After graduating from high school, many students ________ at a college or university.

Choose the best answer:
He insisted on listening to the entire story.