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.
People say that at least ten applicants have been selected for the job interview.
A.It is said that well over ten people are interested in having an interview for the job.
B.It is said that no fewer than ten people are going to be interviewed for the job.
C.People say that fewer than ten job interviews have been held so far.
D.I have heard that only ten people have been chosen to have the job interviewed.

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.
“Why don’t you have your room repainted?” said Robert to Lan.
A.Robert suggested having Lam’s room repainted.
B.Robert asked Lam why you didn’t have your room repainted.
C.Robert wanted to know why Lam doesn’t have his room repainted.
D.Robert suggested that Lam should have his room repainted.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
He felt very tired. He was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
A.He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
B.Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
C.Tired as he might, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
D.As result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.

Peter: “Could you fill it up, please?”
Ivan: “_____”
A.Sure. Shall I check the oil as well?
B.Not at all. I’ll fill the oil for you.
C.Certainly. My job is to fill in the application.
D.Where? Of course not.

The bank won’t lend you the money without some _____that you will pay it back.
A.profit
B.interest
C.charge
D.guarantee

The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
A.was dismissed
B.was acclaimed
C.was criticized
D.was penalized

The atomic bomb annihilated the whole city, so nothing was left standing.
A.disturbed
B.constructed
C.converted
D.destroyed

I’m sorry, I haven’t got any money. I’ve ______my wallet at home.
A.missed
B.left
C.let
D.forgotten

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
The trouble with James is that he never _____ on time for a meeting.
A.turns up
B.takes off
C.takes up
D.turns down

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
He is tired now. He _____ the gardening for hours.
A.has done
B.is doing
C.did
D.has been doing