Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
All nations should _______ hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A.shake                                  
B.join                         
C.lend
D.hold

Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at school.

- Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school!”

- Mary: “____________.”
A.Of course    
B.I’m glad you like it
C.Sorry to hear that   
D.Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging

Choose the answer that is nearest in meaning to the printed before it.
She has always got on well with her colleagues.
A.She has always had poor relationship with her colleagues.
B.She has always been on good terms with her colleagues.
C.Her colleagues have always put up with her.
D.She is trying to establish a good relationship with her colleagues.

Choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks. 
The college does not grant degrees simply to ________ pays the cost of tuition; the student must satisfy the academic requirements.
A.whoever   
B.who  
C.whomever 
D.whoever that

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

A.stays
B.steals
C.tells
D.talks

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
 The Red Cross made an equitable distribution of the bread to the starving children.
 
 
A.just 
B.nutritious 
C.quick 
D.convenient

He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy.
A.studied
B.hard
C.so
D.easy

His new car looks more _________ an aeroplane.
A.as
B.like
C.near
D.similar

Mark the letter A, B ,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underline word(s) in each of the following questions.
For a fruitful discussion, the chairman should make sure that every member is at liberty to voice their opinion.
A.getting approval   
B.having no restriction  
C.getting satisfaction  
D.having no freedom

Let's leave at the end of the next lecture.
A.As soon as the next lecture ended, we would leave.
B.As soon as the next lecture ends, we would leave.
C.As soon as the next lecture had ended, we would leave.
D.As soon as the next lecture ends, we will leave.