Most modern buildings have underground …… lots. 

I am sure Nam _______the final test if he tried his best.

Choose the best answer:
 He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home.

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

The vase has the same design, but it is different shaped from that one.

If he had known her telephone number, he________her.

They started, as _______ gatherings but they have become increasingly formalized in the last few years. 

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

Although Mr. Yanamura's theory is ------- controversial, it does help explain the latest changes in the market.

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
(2).....................

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

Curitour Travel offers _________ throughout Asia that vary in length, cost, and group size.

He spoke ________ to her, and she began crying immediately. 

If Tan Son Nhat Airport __________clear of fog we'll land there

Before he went on vacation, Peter left explicit instructions for the decoration of his office.

Identify the error in each sentence: 

The new model costs twice more than last year’s model 

 It is an ….. program. 

Choose the best answer:
It is an occasion when strength and sports are tested, friendship and solidarity was built and deepened.

Research has shown that students, especially those in high schools and universities, can learn  ...........  they do from instructions and textbooks.

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

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  “How did that window….. ?” “I don’t know.”

Most countries spend a large portion of their budgets  ..........   for their citizens.

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

As he read the text aloud, the newscaster ........ over the words.

He used all his …. to force the door open.