IX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
I judge by the car he drives. I'd say he's got a pretty good job.
A.Because I judge by the car he drives, I'd say he’s got a pretty good job.
B.When I judge by the car he drives, I'd say he's got a pretty good job.
C.Unless I judge by the car he drives, I'd say he's got a pretty good job.
D.Judging by the car he drives, I'd say he's got a pretty good job.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
You (A) can leave early this morning (B) in case you (C) promise to (D) make up this afternoon.
A.can leave
B.in case
C.promise
D.make up

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the foIlowing exchanges.
~ A: "What are you going to do after leaving school?" ~ B: " "
A.I'd like to take a year out and travel abroad.
B.My dream job is becoming a journalist.
C.Well, I love taking care of kids.
D.I'm going to drop out of school.

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the foIlowing exchanges.
~ A: "What qualities do you have that make you a suitable candidate for this post? "
~ B: " "
A.Well, I have a lot of qualifications that match.
B.I'm highly qualified for the post.
C.I used to work in a similar position for two years.
D.I consider myself to be trustworthy, responsible and punctual.

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (26) you are. One thing you have to be (27) of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (28) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others (29) you from reaching your target, and let constructive criticism have positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally (30) in talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (31) their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (32) . There are many famous novelists who made a complete (33) of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to (34) approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (35) well if you persevere and stay positive.
(26)
A.talented
B.invested
C.mixed
D.workable

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (26) you are. One thing you have to be (27) of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (28) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others (29) you from reaching your target, and let constructive criticism have positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally (30) in talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (31) their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (32) . There are many famous novelists who made a complete (33) of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to (34) approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (35) well if you persevere and stay positive.
(28)
A.mind
B.brain
C.thought
D.idea

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (26) you are. One thing you have to be (27) of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (28) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others (29) you from reaching your target, and let constructive criticism have positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally (30) in talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (31) their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (32) . There are many famous novelists who made a complete (33) of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to (34) approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (35) well if you persevere and stay positive.
(30)
A.lacking
B.short
C.mising
D.absent

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (26) you are. One thing you have to be (27) of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (28) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others (29) you from reaching your target, and let constructive criticism have positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally (30) in talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (31) their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (32) . There are many famous novelists who made a complete (33) of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to (34) approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (35) well if you persevere and stay positive.
(31)
A.think
B.consider
C.look round
D.take

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (26) you are. One thing you have to be (27) of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (28) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others (29) you from reaching your target, and let constructive criticism have positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally (30) in talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (31) their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (32) . There are many famous novelists who made a complete (33) of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to (34) approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (35) well if you persevere and stay positive.
(33)
A.mess
B.rubbish
C.trash
D.garbage

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (26) you are. One thing you have to be (27) of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (28) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others (29) you from reaching your target, and let constructive criticism have positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally (30) in talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (31) their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (32) . There are many famous novelists who made a complete (33) of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to (34) approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (35) well if you persevere and stay positive.
(35)
A.turn out
B.come into
C.deal with
D.sail through