Arguing with the boss has considerably reduced his chances of promotion.
A.He would definitely have been promoted by now if he hadn‘t quarreled with the boss.
B.The likelihood of his being promoted has significantly decreased because of his argument with the boss.
C.His promotion was certain until he had a dispute with the boss.
D.He argued with the boss about why he wasn’t considered for promotion.

According to the passage, what is the main function of bacteria and fungi?
A.to help aerate (= to allow air to act on something) the soil
B.to provide food for plant life
C.to kill mature plants
D.to build walls in the soil

The word “linked" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to______-
A.related
B.chained
C.mechanical
D.measured

The word “bustles" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________
A.continues
B.is very active
C.threatens
D.waits

The main topic of this passage is_______
A.life in the forest soil
B.the life cycle of ants and worms
C.a description of a forest scene
D.the habits of the forest animals

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
This is Henry, ____ works for your father.
A.who
B.A&D are correct
C.whom
D.that

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Had they learnt English well, they _____ the scholarship to learn in England.
A.would have got
B.would get
C.got
D.will get

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
We needed some snow; so we _____ our minds to go abroad.
A.set in
B.made up
C.turned out
D.brought into

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Many young people have objected to _____ marriage, which is declared by the parents of the bride and groom.
A.shared
B.agreed
C.sacrificed
D.contractual

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Most children would prefer _____ with their parents and siblings.
A.play
B.played
C.playing
D.to play