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.

 I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.

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.
(9)...............

The instructor blew his whistle and .............

Identify the error in each sentence: This table is not study enough to support a television, and that one probably isn’t neither

In Japan, __  most important holiday of ___     season is New Year’s Day, which comes one week after Christmas.

The place ________ good films is the Odeon Cinema.

The President declared that time was ______ in the search for peace.

Every country has its _________ traditions, some of which have existed for centuries. In my opinion, we should do everything possible to preserve them.

Suppose you _________ a ghost, what would you do? 

Identify the error in each sentence: I can’t stand make noise in class. Would you please do something more useful?

The elaborate bridal costumes of the coastal Indians are ................... from mother to daughter.

It's very crowded here. I wish there _    so many people.

1/4 of my income .............. to pay for my university debts.

We'll go swimming if we get ___________

A person who is in charge of a sports game and who makes certain that the rules are followed is called:

Everyone in this company would like _______ to a higher position.

Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and  .............  in China for thousands of years.

They had an …. day by the river. 

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Minor _______ occur when a player impedes or otherwise prevents the free movement of an opponent including swimming on the opponent's shoulders, back or legs

............. to the South in the winter is a popular fact.

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

Ms. Choi reports that the new accounting software works well, _________ the computer's operating system has been updated.