Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
How lucky! You called me, because I tried to call you a few minutes ago and got a busy signal.
A.You luckily called me, so I didn’t have to call you for a few minutes because the signal was busy.
B.I was not lucky enough to call you a few minutes ago because I was busy.
C.Luckily, you called me in time, for I failed to call you a few minutes ago.
D.The busy signal prevented me from calling you a few minutes ago, so please call me back.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
He fell ________ his best friend over a girl they both liked.
A.out with
B.over
C.down
D.off

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
John: What are the _______ of that country? Mary: I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces.
A.grains
B.special dishes
C.drinks
D.beverages

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _______ once or twice a week at the hospital.
A.solution
B.household chores
C.special dishes
D.night shift

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
They _______ time and money doing such a thing.
A.were advising not to waste
B.were advised not to waste
C.were advised not to be wasted
D.were advising not to be wasted

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
The control of _______ has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism.
A.inflationist
B.inflate
C.inflator
D.inflation

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
The larger the city, _________ the crime rate.
A.higher
B.the higher
C.the highest
D.highest

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
They _______ for 3 hours when the storm suddenly broke.
A.have been running
B.will be running
C.are running
D.had been running

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
When you cross the street, be careful and be on the alert for the bus.
A.search for
B.watch for
C.look for
D.watch out for

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience.
A.praised
B.misunderstood
C.disapproved
D.welcomed