"I wish this city _    so noisy." "I know. I wish we _    in the countryside."

A wooden barrel ________ strips of wood held together with metal hoops.

................. , Tim recovered from the sickness quickly.

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.
(10)...............

Choose the best answer:
Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview.

It is said that a drizzle on the Phap Van - Cau Gie Expressway caused poor ....................  and slippery road surface, leading to the vehicles, traveling at high speed, unable to respond safely.

This building ....................... finished by the end of last year but there have been so  many strikes that it isn’t finished yet.

.................., she complained to the head teacher.

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

Most modern buildings have underground …… lots. 

Look at the …...! Rain Bi looks so handsome. 

Everyone has their …….. which are hardly recognized by themselves. 

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.

She performed all her duties conscientiously. She gave much care to her work.

Unless we _____ the problem, many animals could become extinct.

James is now too old to live on his own, so he is being _______ by his daughter.

It is necessary that a life guard ................ the summing pool while the children are taking their swimming lessons.

Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected: 

This class has cancelled because too few students had registered before registration closed.

I ________ my weekend to help him paint his apartment.

 It is important to have someone that you can__________in.

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
(3).....................

If you _    English well, you will communicate with foreigners.