Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSET in meaning to each of the following questions from 26 to 29.
No one has seen Linda since the day of meeting.
A.No one is permitted to see Linda at the meeting. 
B.Linda has not been seen since the day of meeting.
C.They stopped the meeting since Linda was not seen.
D.Linda is nowhere to be seen at the meeting.

III. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.
A visit to the Great Wall will certainly bring tourists great ______ in each step of the wall.
A.excite                      
B.exciting                   
C.excitement             
D.excited

Don’t let her treat you like that
A.You are not let be treated like that by her
B.Don’t allow you to be treated like that
C.Don’t let yourself be treated like that by her  
D.She doesn’t treat you like that

Read the following passage and mark the letter Ay B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
Why do some people take revenge on others? Why aren’t we able to sort out our problems without seeking to get (25)______ with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we are (26)______ experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature. Our desire for revenge comes from the brain’s limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and one that we share with all animals. (27)______, when someone confronts us, we often prefer attacking verbally or physically rather than try to work out a solution together.
However, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows us to plan and analyse – and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (28) ______ reaction. A person who feels they have been wronged may even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate act of revenge. Some people suggest that taking revenge can be seen as a positive move, allowing you to work through your negative emotions. However, it can also be dangerous, and you may risk finding yourself in a situation (29)______ rapidly gets out of hand.
(25) 
A.equal                       
B.even                        
C.similar                     
D.fair

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Not only _____ the exam but she also got a scholarship.
A.she passes
B.has she passed   
C.she has passed  
D.did she pass

I waited in Time Square for Mary for more than two hours, but she never________.
A.showed up   
B. turned in  
C.hung around 
D.pulled off

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respond to complete each of the following exchanges.
“We’ve been there before.”                           - “_____.”
A.Oh, have we?
B.How nice!          
C.How lovely!           
D.No, we didn’t.

Having traveled to different parts of our country,_____
A.we have learned a lot about interesting lifestyles and customs
B.we are seeing a lot of interesting lifestyles and customs
C.many interesting lifestyles and customs have been learned by us
D.much has been learned about interesting lifestyles and customs

Five dollars for a pair of thongs ________expensive.
A.are too
B.is not
C.aren’t
D.be

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Mr. Pike _______ English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.
A.is teaching
B.had been teaching
C.was teaching
D.has been teaching