Read the passage mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Children (31) ______ this and other Finland public schools are given not only basic subject instruction in maths, language and science, but learning-through-play-based preschools and kindergartens, training in second languages, arts, crafts, music, physical education, ethics, and, amazingly, as many as for outdoor free-play breaks per day, each (32) ______ 15 minutes between classes, no matter how cold or wet the weather is. Educators and parents here believe that these breaks are a powerful engine of learning that improves almost all the “metrics” that (33) _____ most for children in school – executive function, concentration and cognitive focus, behavior, well-being, attendance, physical health, and yes, test scores, too.
The homework load for children in Finland varies by teacher, but is lighter overall than most other developed countries. This insight is supported by research, (34) _______ has found little academic benefit in childhood for any (35) ______ than brief sessions of homework until around high school.
(32) ______
A.spending
B.taking
C.lasting
D.continuing

I have told you not to do it_______
A.hundreds of times
B.many hundred times
C.hundred times
D.a hundred time

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentence in the following questions.
He showed himself a good student. He proved himself a good athlete.
A.Not only he showed himself a good student but he also proved himself a good athlete.
B.He did not show himself a good student but he proved himself a good athlete.
C.A good student not only showed him but he also proved himself a good athlete.
D.Not only did he show himself a good student but he also proved himself a good athlete.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in the meaning to each of the following questions.
I can’t stand his talking foolishly when everybody talks about something in a serious way.
A.Everybody talks seriously when he talks foolishly.
B.I don’t mind his talking foolishly when everybody talks seriously.
C.I can’t understand what he talks when people talk foolishly.
D.I hate him talking foolishly when people talk seriously.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in the meaning to each of the following questions.
If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
A.He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work.
B.If he were careful, we would finish the work.
C.If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work.
D.Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.

I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday,______?
A.wasn’t she
B.didn’t you
C.didn’t I
D.wasn’t it

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.
I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my new job.
A.being on time
B.being cheerful
C.being sufficient
D.being late

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in the meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Every year this charity organization takes on volunteers to support the needy and the poor.
A.dismisses
B.creates
C.recruits
D.interviews

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in the meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
I strongly recommend that you should take out an insurance policy in the house for your own peace of mind.
A.to stop you sleeping
B.to stop you worrying
C.to stop you thinking
D.to stop you believing

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.
- David: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school.”
- Kathy: “ _____ ”
A.Sorry to hear that.
B.I am glad you like it.
C.Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging
D.Of course.