The word “consolidated” is closest in meaning to ________.
A.harden
B.moved
C.sold
D.merge

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the San Francisco earthquake?
A.It happened in 1906.
B.It occurred in the aftermath of a fire.
C.It caused problems for Giannini’s bank.
D.It was a tremendous earthquake.

The word its refers to _________.
A.saloon
B.customer
C.immigrant
D.bank

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Don’t be _______ by these slick – talking salesmen.
A.put aside
B.taken in
C.taken away
D.put up

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
One way to let off ________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.
A.steam
B.cloud
C.tension
D.sweat

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I didn’t know you were asleep. Otherwise, I _______ so much noise when I came in.
A.didn’t make
B.wouldn’t have made
C.won’t make
D.wouldn’t make

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
By the time I _______ this report, I will give you a ring.
A.typed
B.will type
C.have typed
D.will have typed

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself ________.
A.occupation
B.occupant
C.occupied
D.occupational

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
No one should be exempt ________ prosecution if they have committed a crime.
A.of
B.about
C.against
D.from

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
He had to explain the lesson very clearly ________.
A.in order that his student to understand it
B.so that his students could understand it
C.so as to his students understand it
D.so that his students can understand it