The examination will test your ability to understand spoke English, to read non-technical language, and writing 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: 

After a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each. 

Choose the best answer:
I told her_______ about her wedding; everything will straighten out.

Many deaths associated with fires are not actual caused by the flames, but are rather the result of asphyxiation resulting from the decreased oxygen supply in burning buildings.

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

A recruiter will contact you by phone if you are selected for an interviewer.____________, we will keep your contact information on file and contact you should another suitable.

Peter: "My mother's much better now." – Kyle: “  ............   ”

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: 

A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college.

The college offers both _______ and professional qualifications.

3/4 means _____.

Everything_________turned out to be imaginary. 

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

Ms.Kim is planning to attend the regional seminar, _______________it is not absolutely necessary that she be there.

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

Several famous pieces of sculpture are displayed in the____________of City Hall.

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

Wyncot Airline  has announced that it will______________the $15 baggage fee for members of its Sky Flyer Club .

Lora is talking to Maria about her failure at applying for a job.

Lora: “  ..............   ” – Maria: “Never mind, better luck next time”

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

Mr. Kwon was selected from among other__________candidates because of his extensive background in international trade law.

How to protect children web fans from unsuitable material online while (1) ________ them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the U.S.
For some parents, the Internet can seem like a jungle, filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as hazard and with good guides, some education, and a few precautions, the wilds of the Internet can be safely (2) ________. "Kids have to be online. If we tell our kids they can't (3) ________ the Internet, we're cutting them off from their future," said an expert. 
Most kids have started to use search engines. Many of them are great for finding tons of interesting Internet sites, and they can also (4) ________ places where you might not want your kids to go. There are search engines (5) ________ just for kids. A certain software contains only sites that have been selected as safe. The most popular way to limit access would be to use what is known as a "content screener". But this can't be wholly (6)________, and the best thing parents can do is to talk to their kids and let them know what is OK or not OK to see or do on the Internet. Another way is that mum or dad is nearby when the child is surfing the Internet. 
A few other tips: - Don't put the PC in a child's room but keep it in an area where mum or dad can keep (7)________ things. That also makes the Internet more of a family activity.
- Ask your child (8) ________ he or she has been doing and about any friends they make online.
- Tell your child not to give on-line strangers (9) ________ information, especially like address and phone number.
- And tell your children never to talk to anyone they meet online over the phone, send them anything, accept anything from them or agree to meet with them (10) ________ you go along.
(2)............................

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

Ms. Choi is not only a good public speaker______________also a talented writer.

The chief executive officer is obligated to retain all the information of a.............nature in relation to negotiations.

Choose the correct answer. "Cultural differences can be seen in conversation ______ people from different countries."

“Maybe you can take a vacation next month.”

".................."

Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston............