We couldn’t solve the problem until our teacher arrived.

     A. When our teacher arrived, we solved the problem.

     B. Until our teacher arrived, we were able to solve the problem.

     C. Not until we solved the problem could our teacher arrive.

            D. Not until our teacher arrive could we solve the problem

I thought she was the right person for the position, yet it turned out that she was quite useless.

     A. I was mistaken about her suitability for the position since she proved rather incompetent.

     B. Because I was expecting her to be competent, I was shocked to see her perform rather badly

     C. I was right in thinking that she was totally useless for the job.

     D. Contrary to my initial impression, she was totally for the position.

I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning.

     A. It’s difficult for me to get up early in the morning.

     B. I hate getting up early in the morning.

     C. I used to get up early in the morning.

     D. I’m used to getting up early in the morning.

For its establishment, ASEAN Tourism Association has played an important role in promoting and developing ASEAN Tourism services.

     A. Tourism Association.                                     B. in promoting and developing.

     C. For its.                                                            D. played.

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