The launching of the Soviet Sputnik in 1957 _______ a subsequent space race with the US.

 

Ha Long Bay, _    last month, was recognized a World Heritage Site.

If I had free time, I _______some shopping with you.

 Players who are skilled ________ several offensive or defensive roles are called utility players.

Three films are in __________for the same contract. 

Those flowers are  ................   everywhere is a sign of spring.

The more challenging this test is, ________

Identify the error in each sentence: 

Much children like to get their faces painted with bright colors at community fairs.

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

Nathan is taking part in a research ........ on the effects of GM foods.

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

Why don’t you try praising your students occasionally instead of _________ them all the time?

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

All vacation requests must be made to your supervisor ____________ the requested date.

Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is ....................  ; if it was destroyed no amount of money could ever replace it.

Choose the best answer:
Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview.

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

Harry was offered a scholarship to study in Spain and he ___ the opportunity with both hands.

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

We should avoid _    his divorce.

 _________ films should be made for school. 

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 sounded panic-stricken on the phone.

If I  .............. following that other car too closely, I would have been able to stop in the time instead of running into it.