The prices at the restaurant across the road have __________ twice already this year - soon, I won’t be able to afford to eat there. 

Why do you always look so __________? Is your life really so________?

This safe,_______friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life.

Choose the best answer:
The consequences of the typhoon were disatrous due to the lack of effective measures.

He suddenly saw Sue  ...........  the room. He pushed his way  ................  the crowd of people to get to her.

He __________ a second clear foul and was sent off.

Identify the error in each sentence: The case with which (A) houseplants can grow (B) causes them to be (C) popular between (D) amateur horticulturists

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

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 teacher asked me _    

The panda’s __________ habitat is the bamboo forest. 

Don’t        in matters that do not concern you.

__________ a minute! I think I’ve left my keys in my other bag. 

Identify the error in each sentence:  By reading the instructions carefully, (A) mistakes on the examination (B) can (C) be avoided (D)

I wish I _    to the movies with you now.

The fact that we have inflation makes _________ for families to buy the food they need.

It's taking me longer to get _____ the operation than I thought.

They enjoy the …. atmosphere here.

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 speaker will start his speech as soon as everyone has arrived.

Nga seemed to have an enjoyable day last week, _    ?

Mai failed _    the first prize in the contest.