Task 2. Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 6 to 10.
A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS
I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometers from the capital N'Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to (6)________there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (7) ________water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (8)________ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organization and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (9) ________these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (10) ________was considering working for a charity.
(7)
A.on
B.for
C.with
D.from

Task 2. Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 6 to 10.
A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS
I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometers from the capital N'Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to (6)________there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (7) ________water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (8)________ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organization and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (9) ________these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (10) ________was considering working for a charity.
(9)
A.Because
B.When
C.Although
D.If

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies. Her classmates appreciate her.
A.Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, but they appreciate her.
B.Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, for they appreciate her.
C.Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, so they appreciate her.
D.Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, or they appreciate her.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
We cannot completely avoid stress in our lives. We need to find ways to cope with it.
A.As long as we can completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.
B.After we can completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.
C.Since we cannot completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.
D.Because stress can completely be avoided in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Nam had all the necessary qualifications. They didn’t offer him the job.
A.Despite having all the necessary qualifications, Nam wasn’t offered the job.
B.They didn’t offer Nam the job as he had all the necessary qualifications.
C.Nam had all the necessary qualifications, so they didn’t offer him the job.
D.If Nam had had all the necessary qualifications, he would have been offered the job.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Lan doesn’t have enough time to do it well.
A.If Lan had more time, she would do it well.
B.If Lan had more time, she did it well.
C.If Lan had had more time, she would have done it well.
D.If Lan had more time, she will do it well.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
The Internet declared a takeover. Online shopping has become a popular shopping method.
A.The Internet declared a takeover when online shopping has become a popular shopping method.
B.The Internet declared a takeover for online shopping has become a popular shopping method.
C.The Internet declared a takeover ever since online shopping has become a popular shopping method.
D.The Internet declared a takeover in which online shopping has become a popular shopping method.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
I received a letter this morning. It really upset me.
A.I received a letter this morning, so it really upset me.
B.I received a letter this morning but it really upset me.
C.I received a letter this morning so that it really upset me.
D.I received a letter this morning, which it really upset me.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
I did not arrive in time. I was not able to see her off.
A.I was not early enough to see her off.
B.She had left because I was not on time.
C.I did not go there, so I could not see her off.
D.I arrive very late to say good bye to her.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
That is a well-behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about.
A.behaving nice
B.good behavior
C.behaving improperly
D.behaving cleverly