The first time I went swimming in deep waters, I sank to the bottom like a rock._____ I've learned to stay afloat, I feel better about the water, but I still can't swim well.

I can accept criticism in general, but Martin____ it too far, so I had no other option but to show my disapproval.

Are the years you (1) _________ at school the best years of your life? Personally, I found most lessons rather uninteresting. We had to sit at our (2) _________ in silence and (3) _________ attention. The teachers used to (4) _________ on the blackboard and ask us difficult questions. We also had to (5) _________ lots of homework, and (6) _________ it in on time. We had to wear a school (7) _________, and we had to obey lots of (8) _________ I left school as soon as I could and started work. I read books at the public library, and later I decided to (9) _________ college. I really enjoyed studying because I was older and knew that I wanted some (10) _________. When I was at school, I was just the wrong age!
(10).............................

He can  _____ his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears.

All the boys are good at cooking, but..................... ……..is as good as the girls.

Jane: “I passed the driving test yesterday”           

Helen: “                    ”

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

This, like every drug discovery in the world, are also a risky venture with dubious chances of success.

Researchers in communication show that more feelings and intentions are (1) _______ and received nonverbally than verbally. Mehrabian and Wienerfollowing have stated that only 7%(2) _______ message is sent through words, with remaining 93% sent nonverbal (3)_______. Humans use nonverbal communication because: Words have limitations: There are (4)_______ areas where nonverbal communication is more (5)_______ than verbal, especially when we explain the shape, directions, personalities which are expressed nonverbally. Nonverbal signal are powerful: Nonverbal cues primarily express inner (6)_______ while verbal messages deal basically with outside world. [primarily: mainly] Nonverbal message are likely (7)_______ more genuine: because nonverbal behaviors cannot be controlled as easily as spoken words. Nonverbal signals can express feelings inappropriate to state: Social etiquette limits (8)_______ can be said, but nonverbal cues can communicate thoughts. A separate communication channel is necessary to (9)_______ send complex messages: A speaker can add enormously to the complexity of the verbal message through simple nonverbal (10)_______.
(5)________________

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

t is undeniable that instrument innovations hit the right note in 2013 with the 3D-printed guitar, the AT-200 guitar, the seaboard grand and the wheel harp.

The council wants to ____ the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter.

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

We are very anxious about the result of the exam.

Choose the best answer

My house is opposite _______the park.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentence. "She ……… him a handsome compliment."

They make a “guy”, a figure which ______ Guy Fawkes, from an old sack and wheel it round the streets asking for money which they use to buy fireworks.

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

The organizers failed to do the necessary arrangements for dealing with so many  people.

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

The composer Verdi has written the opera Aida to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal, but the opera was not performed until 1871.

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

What (A) I love most about (B) the book that was (C) the close-knit friendship (D) of the three friends.

Miss White sang very _______________ at my birthday party last night

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

 We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.

The number 8.5 is an example of a “mixed number” because it is composing of an integer and a fraction.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes the sentence. "Will the software …… on my machine?"