Portuguese _______ as an official language in this city since three hundred years ago.

I often wonder what people abroad make ___________ Britain

 Nga: “Thanks a lot for your nice present!” Mai: “………………” 

Because of their color and shape, seahorses blend so well with the seaweed in which they live that is almost impossible to see themselves.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. 

Unfortunately,___________of the two venues has the capacity needed to host Tsai Technology's annual banquet.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. 

________________desks and chairs have been ordered for the four newest staff members

The weightlifter who allegedly took performance-enhancing drugs have been named today.

Time For A Change Liza Cooke works (1) ________ VSO, a voluntary charity organization. For the last three years she (2) ________ English in a primary school in a small village in Nigeria. Before that she lived with her parents in a (3) ________ house in Croydon, and worked in an office in north London. Her life changed dramatically after she decided to join VSO (4)________ volunteer worker.
I used to travel to work every day by train. The journey would take (5) ________ forty minutes and an hour. Now it only takes me a few minutes. I used to work in a large office with about thirty other people. Now I teach classes of up to fifty children. I still work (6) ________ - well, more of less. The classroom has walls but no windows! I used to hate my office job. It was so boring. But teaching is so different - I really enjoy it. 
Of course, working in an office and living at home (7) ________ that I had a lot of free time. I would go out every night of the week and enjoy myself. I never stayed at home. Now I find I have hardly (8) ________ free time, but I don't mind. I seem to spend most of my free time doing volunteer work
(1)...................................

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.  "The examination will test your ability to understand to speak English, to read and _______ correctly"

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: 

There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement. 

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. 

Since the telephones in the conference room are not working, a technician has been called in to fix___________.

Cynthia and Victor are talking about their plan:

Cynthia: “Hi, Victor. Do you think it’s possible for us to have a talk sometime today?”

Victor: “I’d love to, but  .................  ”

Stranger: “Could you show me how to get to the nearest train station from here?” Lan: “  ....................   .”

Choose the correct answer. "Learning English helps us get _____the language barriers."

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. 

For most shoppers, looking for the ideal gift can be a challenge. So why not simplify the process by choosing a Mayweather gift card? Cards are perfect for any______________, and they can be

Choose the best answer.

These students _______so much that they feel very tired and bored.

Our skilled and expertenced service representatives will be able to resolve any problems you might encounter by........

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. 

If Oyola Machines merges with the Menji Corporation, the resulting conglomerate will be______________of the largest technology companies in the world.

Nam: “Would you like to join us for dinner after work?” - Lan: “  .....................   .”

A : Do you mind if we schedule the meeting for 11 o’clock?

B : Well, actually, I ............ earlier.

Yuki and Hana are having a free afternoon. Yuki is inviting Hana to see a new movie with him. Yuki: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this afternoon?"

Hana: “  .............   .”