Nobody has been able to explain the ___ of the commonly-used expression.
A.cause
B.beginning
C.origin
D.reason

Your usual teacher has lost his voice and ___ I am taking his place today.
A.accordingly
B.besides
C.moreover
D.nevertheless

It was ___ of him to leave the windows open.
A.impossible
B.necessary
C.easy
D.careless

My ___ of childhood are happy ones.
A.memories
B.reminders
C.souvenir
D.memoirs

Our flight from Hanoi to Beijing was delayed __________ the heavy fog.
A.as a result 
B.on account for 
C.because
D.due to

While studying he was financially dependent_______his parents.
A.to
B.of
C.on
D.from

The speaker said_____________________ nothing worth listening to.
A.complete  
B.completing
C.completely 
D.completion

Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (5 pts)
I was strongly impressed by the performance of that singer. (made)
.........................................................................
A.
B.
C.
D.

Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister.                
It   ....................................................................
A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the passage below and choose the correct word to complete each numbered blank. Write your answers A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (5 pts)
A POWERFUL INFLUENCE
There can be no (1) at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (2)   doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are (3)   to find out why the Internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be harmful for their children. Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time (4)  their computers?
Obviously, if children are bent over their computers for hours, (5) in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the child should (6) of the Internet, and the child should give his or her (7)    that it won’t interfere with homework. If the child is not (8)    to this arrangement, the parents can take more drastic (9)   . Dealing with a child’s use of the Internet is not much different from (10)   any other sort of bargain about behavior

A.dealing
B.negotiating
C.having
D.arranging