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

Bentoc Shoes has a loyal customer base ------it provides high-quality service.

He is not really friendly and makes no attempt to be _______. 

He ______ a lot of money in the lottery.

Why are you so …….. of his work? He's just doing his best. 

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.

I would have visited you if I ............... busy with my homework.

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.
(6)...............

If the weather is nice, I ________for a walk.

I'm very tired now because __________ more than 800 kilometers today.

He was finally _________ in his final attempt. 

In ….., there are other religions.

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

Do you want to stop in this town, or shall we _______?

Their ________ play lost them the match against an amateur team.

You need proper shoes to go hiking in the mountain, _________ the ground is rough and hard.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

The early we leave, the sooner we will arrive.

They have a good …. of stamps. 

Some theatres will be forced to __________ very soon because they are not making any profit. 

In Viet Nam, you shouldn't ................    at somebody's house on the first day of the New Year unless you have been invited by the house owner.

Johnson was arrested when he failed _______ in court.

This energy - …. bulb is not cheap.