Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

___________________ are that stock price will go up in the coming months.

A. Conditions

B. Opportunities

C. Possibilities

D. Chances

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word of phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following question.

John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute

A. take over          

B. take care of       

C. take part in       

D. take place

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.

Rain pounded down on the roof. I was trying to read but the sound was too loud. I couldn’t help myself from being a little grumpy. I wanted to be outside playing, but the rain was keeping me inside.

My mom had gone to the grocery store, and my dad was spending Saturday at the office. I had planned to spend the day hiking, but Mother Nature decided that today was the perfect day for rain.

It meant that I would have to entertain myself. I spent most of the morning playing with my stuffed animals and reading. I was sitting next to the window staring out when I got a strange idea: why not just go outside anyway?

I put on my boots and a big raincoat and stepped out into the wet world. It was raining hard but it wasn’t cold. All I could hear were raindrops and the wind. I decided to go on my hike anyway.

My feet didn’t make any sound on the wet ground and the forest seemed different. I went to my favourite place and sat down. In the summer, my best friend Ellen and I would come here and sit for hours. It was our special place. All of a sudden, I thought I heard someone shouting my name. I turned and saw Ellen walking up behind me.

“Oh my Gosh! It’s really you, Martha!” she said. “I can’t believe that you are out here right now. I thought I would be the only person crazy enough to go for a walk in the rain.”

I was very happy to have some company. We decided that hiking in the rain was just as fun as hiking in the sunshine. We planned on hiking in the rain again.
Question: What is the best title for the story?

A. Rainy Day Work

B. Rainy Day Hike

C. A Rainy Day Indoors

D. Rainy Day Homework

EX1 :Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question 1 -10, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

Robots can work in places humans can't easily get to. These include deep oceans on distant planets or on sites with bad pollution. Robots are also used in factories (1) ________ they can work more quickly and accurately than a human, and without needing to rest. Improvements in technology over the past 50 years have (2) _______ that scientists are now able to create very clever robots. The most complicated of these can make (3) _______ for themselves, learn new things, and deal with problems. However, while robots that look like people are very common in science fiction films, they are very (4) _______ in real life. Making a machine that can balance and move on two legs is a real challenge and is unnecessary for most of the jobs we need robots to do for us. However, a Japanese robot (5)_____ as Asimo does walk on two legs and can even climb up and down stairs.

1. A. unless B. because C. although D. despite

2. A. intended B. supposed C. said D. meant

3. A. results B. decisions C. thoughts D. options

4. A. rare B. thin C. little D. narrow

5.A. called B. known C. named D. said

EX2: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underline word(s) in each of the following question.

Her father died after he had brought up all of his children.

A. was in the dust

B. was out of this world

C. was the apple of her eyes

D. called it a day

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

Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long

A. enter

B. visit

C. arrive

D. return

Read the article, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Simple Ways to Lose Weight on a Budget

Plan to Cook at Home

Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home. Plan out your meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains.

Eat Less

Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things. Start by cutting your portions of pricy meat and poultry. Double Up on Vegetables

Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories and high in water and fiber - two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for those that are in season. Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness.

Get Creative with Your Exercise Options

You don’t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities you enjoy for free. If you’re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your beginning with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed.

The advantage of cooking at home is ………..

A.to have food that is high in calories

B.to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains

C. to plan out your costly prepared meals

D. to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

        Mobile phones emit microwave radio emissions. Researchers are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might (23) _________ to brain cancer. So far, the data are not conclusive. The scientific evidence does not enable us to say with certainly that mobile phones are categorically (24) _________. On the other hand, current research has not yet proved clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones.

        Numerous studies are now going on in various countries. Some of the results are contradictory but others have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer. (25) _________, these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long - term investigation.

        (26) _________ the scientific data is more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phones for long periods of time. Don’t think that hands free phones are any safer either. At the moment, research is in fact showing the (27) _________ and they may be just as dangerous. It is also thought that young people whose bodies are still growing may be at particular risk.

A. cause

B. bring

C. produce

D. lead

III. Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, or C to each question.

1. Life in 100 years will be very different from now. We will travel by flying car. All we will need to do is to choose a place on a screen inside the car. Then, we will just sit and relax because the car will drive itself. The car will take us anywhere in a very short time. Traffic problems will be the thing of the past. Also, we don’t need to go to the supermarket to do the shopping. We will buy things from home with a click of the mouse on the computer. We will have holidays on others planets. We won’t have to do the housework as our robots will do all the housework for us. They will cook our favourite meals and do the washing – up afterwards.

1.   How will we travel in 100 years?

      A. By plane                    B. By train                            C. By flying car                   D. By car

2.   When we want to go to a place, we will just need to __________

      A. tell the car the name of the place.

      B. choose the place on a screen inside the car.

      C. type the name of the place on your phone.

      D. click of the mouse on the computer.

3.   We will __________ to drive our car.

      A. not need                    B. need                                 C. need someone                  D. have to

4.   Traffic jams __________.

      A. will happen                                                             B. will get worse.                

      C. will become serious.  D. will not happen

5.   How will we do our shopping?

      A. We will go to the supermarket to do our shopping.

      B. The robots will do the shopping for us.

      C. We will use the computer to do our shopping.

      D. The robots will take you to the shopping mall.

Before I start I have a question for you. Firsly, you should turn of the light, television and other electrical appliances when you don’t use them. Secondly, don’t forget to turn off the taps while we are brushing our teeth, washing our face or getting a shave as we can save up to 5 liters of water per minute. Thirdly, having a shower uses much less water than bathing in a bathtub, so try to take a shower every time you can. Another tip is to run washing machines and dishwashers only when we have enough dirty clothes and dishes for full loads. Apart from that you should choose energy-efficient appliances for your house. Lastly , i think you should Stock up firewood instead of turning on your heater in the winter.if you can do these things. you not only saving energy but also protect our environment.Do you have any other tips?