The negotiations are at a ____ , with neither side willing to make concessions. 

English is now an effective medium of international ___.

Choose the best answer:
She is very glad_______ see you again.

Lan: “What solution to air pollution can you suggest?”

Nam: “ .................   .”

The federal government recommends that all expectant women will not only refrain from smoking but also avoid places where other people smoke

When wet, ................

Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class.

Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class.”

Mira: “  ...............   . This will distract them from studying.”

Jenny is telling Danny, her aunt, about her band 7.5 in IELTS test.

Jenny: “Guess what? I have got band 7.5 in IELTS test I took last week.” Danny: “ ...................    .”

Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.

 I keep sneezing because I got wet_________the way home yesterday. 

 - Mai: “Oops! I’m sorry for stepping on your foot.”

- Hoa: “  ..................  .”

The authorities are worried about the increase of drug abuse.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: Writing is a skill that requires (consistent) practice

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. 

Ms. Ambani does not speak  French,____________she is fluent in Gujarati and Mandarin.

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 didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again. 

Mr. President, you should give Katie a fair _____ before you decide she isn't good enough for the job.

Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence.

_______ music is _______ popular pastime at many schools.

The man to  .............  we have just talked is the Director General

Engines used in space shuttles are much larger and more strong than the ones used in jet planes.

 - David: “I didn’t do well in the final exam.” - Kelly: “   ..................  .”

How to protect children web fans from unsuitable material online while (1) ________ them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the U.S.
For some parents, the Internet can seem like a jungle, filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as hazard and with good guides, some education, and a few precautions, the wilds of the Internet can be safely (2) ________. "Kids have to be online. If we tell our kids they can't (3) ________ the Internet, we're cutting them off from their future," said an expert. 
Most kids have started to use search engines. Many of them are great for finding tons of interesting Internet sites, and they can also (4) ________ places where you might not want your kids to go. There are search engines (5) ________ just for kids. A certain software contains only sites that have been selected as safe. The most popular way to limit access would be to use what is known as a "content screener". But this can't be wholly (6)________, and the best thing parents can do is to talk to their kids and let them know what is OK or not OK to see or do on the Internet. Another way is that mum or dad is nearby when the child is surfing the Internet. 
A few other tips: - Don't put the PC in a child's room but keep it in an area where mum or dad can keep (7)________ things. That also makes the Internet more of a family activity.
- Ask your child (8) ________ he or she has been doing and about any friends they make online.
- Tell your child not to give on-line strangers (9) ________ information, especially like address and phone number.
- And tell your children never to talk to anyone they meet online over the phone, send them anything, accept anything from them or agree to meet with them (10) ________ you go along.
(7)............................