In the West, the birth of a girl is welcomed with an enthusiasm _______to that of a boy.
A.equally
B.equal
C.they are equal
D.and equal

The word “destiny” in paragraph 2 is closest in  meaning to                      .
A.future                      
B.chance                    
C.hobby                     
D.talent

My nephew is______ more polite than my niece.
A.too
B.better
C.far
D.very

Columbus was one of _________ first people to cross the Atlantic.
 
A.the                             
B.a                                    
C.any                              
D.every

IV- Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
A great amount of information is widely available on the Internet, this is good for younq people
A.ìnormation
B.available
C.this is
D.young people

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.
Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.
A.improve
B.maximize
C.enrich
D.worsen

III. Choose from the four options given (mark A, B, C or D) one best answer to complete each sentence. Mark your choice on the answer sheet.(3 points).
We _______ touch since we _______ school three years ago.
A.have lost / leave                                            
B.have lost / left
C.were losing / had left                                    
D.lost / have left

Choose the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the others:

A. celebrate
B.together
C.successful
D.activity

The word “congested” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.           
A.flocked                   
B.secluded                  
C.stuffed                    
D.crowded

_______(54)
A.others       
B.another 
C.the other 
D.other