She noticed _________ away from the house.

     A. him to run                B. him running              C. his running                D. he run

Though I didn’t want my son to leave home since he was twenty-one, there was nothing I could do to _________ it.

     A. hinder                       B. resist                         C. prevent                     D. cease

Even though they don’t agree with what’s happening, they are too _____ to protest.

     A. apathetic                  B. subdued                   C. quiet                         D. outgoing

He’s very _________ about his private life. He’s got no secrets.

     A. trustworthy              B. direct                        C. open                          D. sincere

If you like skiing, there’s a ski _________ under an hour’s driving from Madrid.

     A. resort                        B. station                      C. place                         D. port

Last year, ABBA made a _________ of several millions crowns.

            A. win B. gain             C. salary          D. profit

CLOSEST Before you begin the exam paper, always read instructions carefully.

     A. orders                       B. answers                    C. rules                          D. directions

CLOSEST Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area.

     A. durable                     B. ongoing                    C. temporary                 D. enduring

Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiner will accept your answer.

     A. Although the examiner cannot read your handwriting, he will accept your answer.

     B. Whatever your handwriting, the examiner will accept your answer.

     C. The examiner will accept your answer if your handwriting is beautiful.

     D. So long as the examiner can read your handwriting, he will accept your answer.

Mr Andy is repairing the refrigerator in the kitchen at the moment.

     A. The refrigerator is being repaired in the kitchen at the moment by Mr Andy.

     B. The refrigerator is repaired in the kitchen by Mr Andy at the moment.

     C. The refrigerator is being repaired in the kitchen by Mr Andy at the moment.

            D. The refrigerator is being repaired at the moment by Mr Andy in the kitchen