Paul is a very _______ character, he is never relaxed with strangers.
A.self-conscious
B.self-satisfied
C.self-directed
D.self-confident

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The government decided to pull down the old building adter asking for the ideas from the local resident.
A.renovate
B.purchase
C.maintain
D.demolish

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.
He is very absent – minded . He is likely to forget things or to think about something different from what he should be thinking about.
A.retentive
B.unforgettable
C.old – fashioned
D.easy – going

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions.
Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?" Salesgirl: "_____"A.No, the shop is closed in half an hour
B.Sorry, only cash is accepted here
C.Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars
D.Sure, the changing rooms are over there

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits the numbered blanks.
Some people return to college as mature students and take full- or part-time training courses in a skill will help them to get a job. The development of open learning, (26)______ it possible to study when it is convenient for the students, has increased the opportunities available (27)______ many people. This type of study was formerly restricted to book-based learning and (28)______ course but now includes courses on TV, CD-ROM or the Internet, and self-access courses at language or computer centers.
Americans believe that education is important at all stage of life and should not stop (29)______ people get their first job. About 40% of adults take part in some kind of formal education. About half of them are trying to get qualifications and skills to help them with their jobs, the (30)______ are taking recreational subjects for personal satisfaction. Schools and community colleges arrange evening classes, and a catalog of courses is published by local boards of education.
A.remains
B.rest
C.excess
D.left

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions.
The shop assistants: "This is my last portable CD player. I'll let you have it for fifty dollars." Stevenson: " _____________?"A.Could you give me your last CD
B.Could you give me a disccount
C.Could you possibly give me fifty dollars
D.Can you tell me your favourite type of music

The author uses the phrase “mint condition” in the third paragraph to describe_____
A.something perfect
B.something significant
C.something tolerant
D.something magical

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits the numbered blanks.
Some people return to college as mature students and take full- or part-time training courses in a skill will help them to get a job. The development of open learning, (26)______ it possible to study when it is convenient for the students, has increased the opportunities available (27)______ many people. This type of study was formerly restricted to book-based learning and (28)______ course but now includes courses on TV, CD-ROM or the Internet, and self-access courses at language or computer centers.
Americans believe that education is important at all stage of life and should not stop (29)______ people get their first job. About 40% of adults take part in some kind of formal education. About half of them are trying to get qualifications and skills to help them with their jobs, the (30)______ are taking recreational subjects for personal satisfaction. Schools and community colleges arrange evening classes, and a catalog of courses is published by local boards of education.
A.whereas
B.that
C.when
D.otherwise

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits the numbered blanks.
Some people return to college as mature students and take full- or part-time training courses in a skill will help them to get a job. The development of open learning, (26)______ it possible to study when it is convenient for the students, has increased the opportunities available (27)______ many people. This type of study was formerly restricted to book-based learning and (28)______ course but now includes courses on TV, CD-ROM or the Internet, and self-access courses at language or computer centers.
Americans believe that education is important at all stage of life and should not stop (29)______ people get their first job. About 40% of adults take part in some kind of formal education. About half of them are trying to get qualifications and skills to help them with their jobs, the (30)______ are taking recreational subjects for personal satisfaction. Schools and community colleges arrange evening classes, and a catalog of courses is published by local boards of education.
A.about
B.with
C.to
D.by

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits the numbered blanks.
Some people return to college as mature students and take full- or part-time training courses in a skill will help them to get a job. The development of open learning, (26)______ it possible to study when it is convenient for the students, has increased the opportunities available (27)______ many people. This type of study was formerly restricted to book-based learning and (28)______ course but now includes courses on TV, CD-ROM or the Internet, and self-access courses at language or computer centers.
Americans believe that education is important at all stage of life and should not stop (29)______ people get their first job. About 40% of adults take part in some kind of formal education. About half of them are trying to get qualifications and skills to help them with their jobs, the (30)______ are taking recreational subjects for personal satisfaction. Schools and community colleges arrange evening classes, and a catalog of courses is published by local boards of education.
A.making
B.keeping
C.enabling
D.finding