Because I had already read the book several times, I didn’t borrow it.

Having ____________________________________________________

I haven’t been to the dentist for six months.

The last time________________________________________________

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.

Which of the following sentences is not mentioned?

We had a very ________________ holiday last summer. (MEMORY)

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.

According to the passage, ....................................................

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Going to party can be fun and (19)_____. If you are invited to a party, (20)_____ call your host up early to inform him or her of whether you are going. If you want to bring someone who has not been invited (21)_____ you, you should ask for permission first. Remember to dress appropriately for the party. You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are dressed (22)_____ whereas everyone else is in T-shirt and jeans. If you are not sure what (23)_____, do ask your host.

My brother is pretty serious but slightly shy.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.

She _________ the ocean before she moved to Vancouver.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

He is an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.

Having a best friend to confide in can bring a positive effect on our emotional heath. An evening out with the closest friend may be the best guarantee of a good time. In fact, our best friend can prevent us from developing serious psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. Best friendship evolves with time - we cannot go out and pick our best friend. We become friends with people who share common interests - at school or through hobbies, for example. Best friends have usually known each other for years and stuck together through good and bad times. If you haven't got one, perhaps you are being too distant from people, or focusing too much on your work.

A best friend can ...........................................

You can't prevent him from__________ his own money.

I don’t know him really well. He’s just an _______________ (ACQUAINT)