Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

People who live in the industrially advanced and affluent countries of the world take telecommunication for granted. Computer data with text, graphics and even video clips (15)......been added to the telephone. Fax, e-mail and modems have become integral parts of office equipment for most businesses in the developed world. It is important to remember, however, that although North America, Europe and Japan own about 85 percent of the world's telephones; they have under a quarter of the world’s population.

Today, telecommunications are at the center of (17).....international economy. To participate in this economy, countries need telecommunications to enable them to obtain information and knowledge which they can use to attract industrial (19).....and find new markets. Businesses and factories need the telephone and computer because producers and customers may be thousands of kilometers apart. Regional and national borders are no (20).....barriers to trade. With the trend towards a more cooperation between countries, global telecommunications increase in importance. They are the key to development and progress.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

My sister studied hard, .......she completed her examination successfully.

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

The police let him leave after they had questioned him.

He was..................................................................

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

"I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy."

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

 I haven’t seen that man here before.

It's .......................................................................

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

 He drove very fast. He had an accident. (because of)

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

People who live in the industrially advanced and affluent countries of the world take telecommunication for granted. Computer data with text, graphics and even video clips (15)......been added to the telephone. Fax, e-mail and modems have become integral parts of office equipment for most businesses in the developed world. It is important to remember, however, that although North America, Europe and Japan own about 85 percent of the world's telephones; they have under a quarter of the world’s population.

Today, telecommunications are at the center of (17).....international economy. To participate in this economy, countries need telecommunications to enable them to obtain information and knowledge which they can use to attract industrial (19).....and find new markets. Businesses and factories need the telephone and computer because producers and customers may be thousands of kilometers apart. Regional and national borders are no (20).....barriers to trade. With the trend towards a more cooperation between countries, global telecommunications increase in importance. They are the key to development and progress.

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

This problem is very difficult. We can’t solve it now. (so)

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

My teacher of English said I should spend more time for my pronunciation.

 I don't know how you can put up.......such bad working conditions.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

I wish I ...... money to help the homeless and poor people.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

Stormy weather prevented the ferry........the crossing.

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

 In spite of John came to the show late due to the heavy rain, he could see the main part of the show.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

She didn’t get along with her two brothers.

My teacher suggests..... ... lessons to poor children.

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

 The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it.

The furniture was too.............................................