The word “derived” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A.differed
B.established
C.bought
D.obtained

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A.situation
B.informality
C.appropriate
D.entertainment

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A.be optimistic
B.be confident
C.be smart
D.be pessimistic

......... (20-speak)
A.spoke
B.has spoken
C.had spoken
D.is speaking

David is telling Mary about her new hair style.
David: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - Mary: “ _______”.
A.Thank you very much. I am afraid
B.You are telling a lie
C.Thank you for your compliment
D.I don't like your sayings

...........(21-open)
A.was opening
B.has opened
C.opened
D.was opened

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Laura is telling Bob about her exam results.
Laura: "______" - Bob: "That's great. Congratulations!"
A.I've passed the exam with an A.
B.I hope I'll pass the exam tomorrow.
C.I'll get the exam results tomorrow.
D.I didn't do well in the exam.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Jane would never forget ______ first prize in such a prestigious competition.
A.to be awarded
B.to have awarded
C.having awarded
D.being awarded

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
The ______ high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great concern to the government.
A.redundantly
B.intensively
C.marginally
D.excessively

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
If Martin were here now, he ______ us to solve this difficult problem.
A.helps
B.will help
C.has helped
D.would help