Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one given.
 “I’m going to Paris next week,” said Jim.
A. Jim said that he was going to Paris the following week.
B.Jim invited me to Paris with him the following week.
C. Jim told me to go to Paris next week.
D. I am going to Paris next week with Jim.

Choose the best answer to complete each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
Forest dwellers had always hunted the local _______ but their needs had been small.
A.wildlife                   
B.commerce               
C.reserve                    
D.generation

II. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
There ______ twenty-two benches, thirty-eight desks in my class.
A.is
B.isn’t 
C.are  
D.is not

Rapid population growth will continue to create new problems………….immediate measures are taken worldwide.
A.as long as 
B. so that 
C.in case
D.unless

How are the cities in Australia?
A.
B.
C.
D.

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.
(39) 
A.with                                    
B.for                           
C.at                            
D.on

Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part.
The judge said that he was                     by the high standards of performance by the riders.
A.excited                        
B.impressed                    
C.interested                     
D.imposed

A.certificate                
B.occupation                    
C.miraculous              
D.diversity

A.sun 
B.success
C.sure
D.sort

A.establish                     
B.butterfly                
C.orphanage           
D.national