Exercise 3. Choose one word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
Marie Curie was born _____________ November 7th, 1867.
A.in
B.at
C.to
D.on

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions from 48 to 50.
She had to buy a new battery for her mobile phone because the charge was unable to last for more than two hours.
A.The new battery she bought for her mobile phone would not hold a charge for longer than two hours.
B.Because she charged her new mobile phone battery for only two hours, the charge did not last very long.
C.She had to charge a new battery for her mobile phone because the old one lasted for a little over two hours.
D.Her mobile phone couldn't hold a charge for more than two hours, so she had to buy a new battery.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions from 48 to 50.
After the members of the committee had had lunch, they discussed the problem.
A.Having been served lunch, a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
B.Having been served lunch, the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
C.Having been served lunch, the committee members discussed the problem.
D.Having been served lunch, it was discussed by the committee members of the problem.

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 from 45 to 47.
The plant leaf has vascular tissues just as the stem and the root does.
A.does
B.just as
C.stem
D.leaf

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 from 45 to 47.
When a pearl is cut in half and examined under a microscope, but its layers can be seen.
A.a microscope
B.be seen
C.but its
D.is cut

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 from 43 to 44.
The giraffe is conspicuous in the grasslands because of its long neck.
A.evident
B.noticeable
C.stunning
D.interesting

Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
A.No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong.
B.No sooner he had arrived than things went wrong.
C.No sooner had he arrived than things to go wrong.
D.No sooner that had he arrived than things went wrong.

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 each of the numbered blanks from 38 to 42.
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (38) _____ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (39) _____ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These students are often highly motivated and work very hard.
Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money (40) _____ this situation is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses paid for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (41) _____ has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over £1,000 towards tuition fees and this amount will increase up to a maximum of £3,000. In the US students already have to pay for tuition and room and board.
Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (42) _____ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations.
(41)
A.what
B.whether
C.which
D.who

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 each of the numbered blanks from 38 to 42.
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (38) _____ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (39) _____ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These students are often highly motivated and work very hard.
Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money (40) _____ this situation is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses paid for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (41) _____ has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over £1,000 towards tuition fees and this amount will increase up to a maximum of £3,000. In the US students already have to pay for tuition and room and board.
Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (42) _____ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations.
(40)
A.and
B.or
C.so
D.but

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 each of the numbered blanks from 38 to 42.
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (38) _____ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (39) _____ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These students are often highly motivated and work very hard.
Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money (40) _____ this situation is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses paid for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (41) _____ has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over £1,000 towards tuition fees and this amount will increase up to a maximum of £3,000. In the US students already have to pay for tuition and room and board.
Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (42) _____ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations.
(38)
A.carrying
B.producing
C.making
D.doing