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Select the correct answer.

A: Then what happened? B: What we did is …… a letter to apologize.
a) wrote
b) writing
c) written
d) write

A: Have you heard from her lately?
B: …… from her in the past two years.

a) I have heard seldom
b) Have I heard seldom
c) Seldom have I heard
d) Had I have seldom

A: He went to work …… he felt sick.
B: But why? He should have seen a doctor.

a) even though
b) due to
c) since
d) as

A: Thanks Jen, I had an amazing day with you. I’d better go now.
B: I’d like to ask you to stay for dinner, but I don’t want to …… on you.

a) rely
b) request
c) stick
d) impose

A: I think it’s only plants that have a natural …… to turn towards the sun.
B: Not really, I think some fungi are similar in this respect.

a) impulse
b) gradient
c) slant
d) tendency

A: Is it easy to mix these ingredients?
B: Yes, but remember that many of the ingredients are toxic and …… the skin when mixed. So wear safety goggles and gloves.

a) infect
b) irritate
c) infuriate
d) intensify

A: Before I turn 40, I want …… a book.

B: So you should start now.

a) have written
b) to writing
c) to written
d) to have written

A: We are still looking for new …… that are suitable for our purposes.
B: Try the industrial area, there are many large and vacant buildings.

a) landscapes
b) suburbs
c) premises
d) outskirts

A: I suggest we invite both coaches to a meeting to discuss their concerns.
B: It will only …… the situation if we invite both of them to the same meeting. We should talk to them separately at first.

a) complicate
b) justify
c) bewilder
d) clarify

A: Why is it so expensive?
B: Because the house is in excellent condition, fully furnished, with fitted carpets …… .

a) upwards
b) throughout
c) downwards
d) alongside

A: I didn’t like the way she apologized. She didn’t sound …… .
B: You’re right. I think she wasn’t regretful.

a) superior
b) justified
c) sincere
d) equivalent

A: I didn’t like the way she apologized. She didn’t sound …… .
B: You’re right. I think she wasn’t regretful.

a) superior
b) justified
c) sincere
d) equivalent

A: What’s appreciable the most about mothers?
B: Many of them do all the work at home, but their …… goes unpaid.

a) principle
b) labor
c) rank
d) status

A: Where’s Tom? I thought the ceremony was over.
B: After all those huge successes, he was asked to …… for pictures by some journalists.

a) strike
b) exhibit
c) pose
d) shoot

A: Do you think you will win this game?
B: We can win this game but in order to …… , we must focus on our opponents.

a) do
b) have done that
c) do so
d) have done

Listen and select the correct answer for questions 1 to 5.

To whom is the man speaking?

a) his friend
b) his sister
c) his mom

Which sentence would identify the man’s current situation?

a) He has a lot of expenses including student loans.
b) He has a decent job, but he’s looking for a new one.
c) He’s in debt and is trying to borrow money.

How would you describe the man’s apartment?

a) a small place with a nice view of the city
b) a spacious apartment that includes cable TV
c) an apartment downtown with free parking

Which sentence best describes the man’s dining practices?

a) He tries to go out to eat every night.
b) He doesn’t know how to cook very well.
c) He prefers to eat alone.

What does the woman suggest the man do at the end of the conversation?

a) He should be careful when using his credit cards.
b) He ought to get rid of his car to save money.
c) He should stop spending money on entertainment.