IX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
You gave us timely warning. We were unaware of the danger.




A.But for your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
B.Because of your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
C.Despite your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
D.Instead of your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.

VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the best sentence that words given.
Although he lacked experience, he was offered the job.




A.Despite of his lack experience, he was offered the job.
B.Despite of his lack of experience, he was offered the job.
C.In spite of his lack experience, he was offered the job.
D.In spite of the fact that he lacked experience, he was offered the job.

VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the best sentence that words given.
Unless you come on time, we will go without you.




A.Come on time or we will go without you.
B.Come on time, we will go without you.
C.Because of your punctuality, we will go without you.
D.Without your coming on time, we will go.

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (26) you are. One thing you have to be (27) of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (28) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others (29) you from reaching your target, and let constructive criticism have positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally (30) in talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (31) their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (32) . There are many famous novelists who made a complete (33) of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to (34) approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (35) well if you persevere and stay positive.
(32)




A.career
B.business
C.job
D.work

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (26) you are. One thing you have to be (27) of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (28) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others (29) you from reaching your target, and let constructive criticism have positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally (30) in talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (31) their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (32) . There are many famous novelists who made a complete (33) of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to (34) approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (35) well if you persevere and stay positive.
(27)




A.alert
B.clever
C.intelligent
D.aware

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
These children often share their _ secrets with their mother.




A.personally
B.person
C.personal
D.personable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
My aunt gave me a ______ hat on my 16th birthday.




A.nice yellow new cotton
B.new nice cotton yellow
C.new nice yellow cotton
D.nice new yellow cotton

Which of the following is NOT cited as a possible risk factor?




A.having a birthday
B.getting married
C.eating fatty foods
D.being under stress

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to .




A.sources
B.problems
C.people
D.issues

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
We are going to ______.




A.get our house being redecorated
B.have our house redecorated
C.have our house be redecorated
D.have our house to be redecorated