............ being the CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is also one of the world's greatest philanthropists.

_________ do they call it ‘the rush hour’ when nothing moves?

It is important to remember that Lan _    very differently from you.

Choose the best answer:
Ask Mum for permission to go out now. She looks like she’s in a good mood.

The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Viet Nam  .............  to the World Heritage List.

Their …. is always good. 

Suddenly, Julia jumped out of the car and sprinted for the frontdoor.

Only because he had to support his family ________to leave school early. 

The smell of chalk _____ the day of school.

Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and  .............  in China for thousands of years.

I ________ my weekend to help him paint his apartment.

Stephen always wanted to be an actor when he ________ up.

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.
(7)...............

Identify the error in each sentence: (A) The number of (B) time she spends (C) playing games (D) is increasing everyday.

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
(4).....................

.......... his income of current job is relatively low, he finds it difficult to make ends meet.

He __________ a second clear foul and was sent off.

What’s your _______? – I’m Vietnamese. 

Tim, along with his friends, _    going to the party.

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

Please________________ that environmental inspectors must renew their certification yearly.

My first school day was a ............... event in my life.