Since her ….. the room has been full of laughter. 

I'd give up my job if I _    a big prize in a lottery.

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 preservation of the dead body was accomplished through a process of mummification. The ancient left no written accounts as to the execution of this process.

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.
(5)...............

Don’t forget to __________ your clocks __________ by one hour tonight, as it’s the last Saturday in October. 

A kick taken as a penalty in the game of football is called a penalty  kick or              kick.

At the …. to the village, we saw the accident. 

If I were you, I _    him.

Our company believes it is the best___ to handle the account.

In 1919, Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston was __________ as a tutor to Puyi, who was the last emperor of China. 

There will be a …. in this street. 

Don't use the milk I bought last month. It's   ...............  date now.

Identify the error in each sentence: Many people have found the monotonous buzzing of the vuvuzela in the 2010-World-Cup matches so annoyed

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

The smell of chalk _____ the day of school.

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

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.

It is imperative that the world _    to find a solution to global warming.

In England, primary education is provided by state schools run by the government and by _______ fee-paying schools.

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 dog saw his reflection in the pool of water.

We need ________ information about this English course.