Give the correct tense / form of the verbs in the brackets.
Dear Mary.
Thank you for your letter which I received last week. I was glad to hear from you. You said you _____(1. see) John recently, but you didn't say how he_____ (2. be). Please let me know and give him my regard.
I ____(3. be) in London for three months and I ________(4. enjoy) life here very much. I ____(5. work) hard since I ____(6. arrive) and everyone ______(7. be) kind to me.
You said you _____(8. come) to see me this Christmas. I hope you_____ (9. not change) your mind. Let me ______(10. know) what date you are thinking of arriving.
With love,David
_____ (2. be)
A.is
B.was
C.has been
D.to be

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
When there is no conflict between the members of the group, it creates a strong sense of _______ within the group.
A.warranty
B.guarantee
C.assurance
D.security

The word “ sunken” is closest in meaning to which of the following words?
A.broken 
B.underwater
C. ancient    
D.hollow

According to paragraph 1 the writer is surprised to see that althoughHolidayon Ice is popular __________.
 
A.people often prefer other types of show
B. people prefer to see a film, the ballet, or the circus
C.most people consider it as a holiday
D.few people know someone who has seen it

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the following questions.
Some of the jobs described in the job interview were writing essays, correcting papers, and reports typing.
   
A.essays                     
B.were                        
C.reports typing         
D.described

Exercise 5. Read the passage and mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the questions from 21 to 25.
In  the  early  twentieth  century,  an  American  woman  named  Emily  Post  wrote  a book  (21)_______ etiquette. This book explained the proper behavior Americans should follow in many different social situations from birthday parties to funerals. But in modern society, it is not simply to know the proper (22)______ for behavior in your own country. It is necessary for people who work or travel abroad to understand the rules of etiquette in other cultures as well.
Cultural differences can be found in such simple processes as giving or receiving a gift. In Western cultures, a gift can be given to the receiver with relatively (23)______ ceremony. (24)______,  in  some Asian countries, the act of gift-giving may appear confusing to Westerners.
When a gift is offered,  the  receiver  usually  takes  the  gift  and  expresses  his  or  her  thanks.   In Chinese culture, both the giver and receiver understand that the receiver will typically refuse to take the gift several times before he or she finally accepts it. In addition, to show  respect for the receiver, it is (25)_________ in several Asian cultures to use both hands when offering a gift to another person.
(23) 
A.specially
B.differently
C.few
D.little

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
            Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is in the south-east of the country. Edinburgh is situated on the coast, and the beautiful, green Pentland hills are not far from the city centre. Castle Rock stands in the centre of Edinburgh and is the best place for fantastic views of the city. With a population of almost half a million people, the city is an exciting mix of traditional and modern.
            The first stop for most visitors to the city is the castle on Castle Rock. It is certainly worth a visit and the area nearby is full of shops that sell whisky and tartans to the tourists. Edinburgh’s most famous street, the Royal Mile, runs from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Along the street, you can see many interesting buildings and you can stop for a drink at a traditional, old Scottish pub.
During your visit, you should certainly take time to see other parts of the city. Princess Street has lovely gardens, museums and shops. The New Town is a superb area for walking with its attractive 18th century houses, offices and churches. Finally, the Grassmarket is an old part of the city, which is full of cafés, bars and restaurants.
Edinburgh’s night life is excellent. Clubs usually stay open until three in the morning. You can hear live music in pubs, choose from a number of first-class cinemas or go to a ‘ceilidh’ (a traditional Scottish dance).
The best time to come to the city is in August. Thousands of people visit the Edinburgh Festival, the world’s biggest arts festival held every summer. With concerts, opera, theatre and art exhibitions, there is something for everyone. For winter visitors, Hogmanay (the Scottish New Year) is also an incredible experience that you will never forget.
(Adapted from “Straightforward – Pre-intermediate” by Philip Kerr)
The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A.the area   
B.a visit     
C.the city    
D.the castle

"Getting a good job doesn't matter much to me."
A."I am only interested in getting a good job."               
B."It's interesting for me to get a good job."
C."I am not good at getting a good job."                   
D. "I don't care about getting a good job."

Multiple choices
I can't find my purse anywhere; I must _______ it at the cinema.
A.leave
B.have left
C.be leaving
D.have been leaving

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
“ If I were you, I would go to the doctor.” David said to Claudia.
A.David advised Claudia to go the doctor.
B.David advised Claudia not to go the doctor.
C.David told Claudia to become a doctor.
D.David told Claudia that he would go to see the doctor.