The ocean probably distinguishes the earth from other planets of the solar system, for scientists believe that large bodies of water are not existing on the other planets.

            A. from           B. probably     C. for   D. are not existing

Fifty minutes are the maximum length of time allotted for the exam.

     A. are                            B. maximum                 C. length                       D. allotted

Customer: “Can I try this jumper on?”.

-Salesgirl: “______?”.

     A. Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars.

     B. No, the shop is closed in half an hour.

     C. Sorry, only cash is accepted here.

     D. Sure, the changing rooms are over there.

-The shop assistant: “This is my last portable CD player. I’ll let you have it for fifty dollars”.

-Stevenson: “______?”.

     A. Could you give me your last CD?

     B. Can you tell me your favourite type of music?

     C. Could you give me a discount?

     D. Could you possibly give me fifty dollars?

OPPOSITE

He is very absent-minded. He is likely to forget things or to think about something different from what he should be thinking about.

     A. easy-going                B. retentive                   C. old-fashioned           D. unforgettable

OPPOSITE

Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate their position accurately.

     A. uneasily                    B. imprecisely               C. carelessly                  D. untruthfully

Tet marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar calendar to manage their crops, the start of the year.

     A. farmers                     B. old people                C. traditional ones         D. minority people

The government decided to pull down the old building after asking for the ideas from the local residents.

     A. demolish                  B. purchase                   C. maintain                    D. renovate

Paul is a very ______character, he is never relaxed with stranger.

     A. self-satisfied            B. self-conscious           C. self-confident           D. self-directed

The first week of classes at university is a little ______because so many students get lost, change classes or go to the wrong place.

     A. notorious                  B. uncontrolled             C. chaotic                      D. arranged