Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

 After we had chosen a destination for our holiday, we began preparing for the trip.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to  without changing the meaning

 The man wore gloves in order not to leave any fingerprints.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions: 

“Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer?" said Sophie.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions: 

 The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned.

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People believe that neither side wanted war.

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In spite of heavy rain, my brother went to work.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions: 

Peter used to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.

Make the best choice

He looked so funny that I couldn't help laughing.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions:

It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions:

No sooner had I turned on my new PC than there was a strange noise.

Rewrite sentences without changing the meaning: 

I wish I hadn’t accepted the invitation to her birthday party.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions: 

His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to that prestigious institution.

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This material is suitable for students of eighteen years and up.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions: 

She didn’t understand the benefits of volunteering until she joined this club.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions: 

The test was very long. Terry couldn't do it in 60 minutes.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions: 

“Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.

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In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.

Each sentence has a mistake. Find it by choosing the letter A, B, C or D:

What kind of activities is this organization involved to?

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting: Do you think the film that is on Horizon Cinema is exciting enough to watch for?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions:

As long as you stay calm, you have nothing to fear from the talk show.

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 31 to 35.
THE PERFORMING ARTS
In the past, British children were frequently encouraged to try out their performing skills for the benefit of adults. They did this by reading aloud, acting or (31) _________a musical instrument. As they (32) _________up they were taken to public places of entertainment - the theatre, opera, circus or ballet. They looked forward to these occasions with great (33) _________ and would remember and discuss what they had seen for many weeks afterwards. But nowadays television and computers (34) _________ an endless stream of easily available entertainment, and children quickly accept these marvelous (35) _________as a very ordinary part of their everyday lives. For many children, the sense of witnessing a very special live performance is gone forever.
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