Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
When the electricity failed, he _____a match to find the candles.
A.rubbed
B.scratched
C.struck
D.started

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
The book says that the revolution was_____ off by the assassination of the state governor.
A.launched
B.cropped
C.triggered
D.prompted

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
He suddenly saw Sue _____the room. He pushed his way_____ the crowd of people to get to her.
A.across/through
B.over/through
C.over/along
D.across/across

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
If I were you, I would regard their offer with considerable _____, because it seems too good to be true.
A.suspicion
B.doubt
C.reservation
D.disbelief

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
My sister’s confidence in her ability to play the piano was badly _____ by her last music teacher.
A.subsided
B.weakened
C.undermined
D.loosened

Question 31 – 35: Which of the following best restates each of the given sentences?
He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work.
A.If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work.
B.If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
C.If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
D.If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work.

Question 31 – 35: Which of the following best restates each of the given sentences?
It is said that the man was having business difficulties.
A.The man was having business difficulties is said.
B.The man is said to be having business difficulties.
C.People said that the man was having business difficulties.
D.The man is said to have been having business difficulties.

The film didn’t come up to my expectations
A.The film was as good as I expected
B.I expected the film to end more abruptly
C.The film fell short of my expectations
D.I expected the film to be more boring

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word hazardous in paragraph 2?
A.out of danger
B.perilous
C.secure
D.unthreatened

What is mainly discussed in paragraph 3?
A.Money is the only effective thing to be donated
B.The importance of hard goods such as clothing, food and water, medications
C.What we should and shouldn’t do to help deal with the fire’s effects
D.How Australian got over the serious disaster