The traffic lights went out right after we had begun our walk.

Scarcely ________________________________________________________________

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Volunteering can be the experience of a lifetime and for some people it is a life changing experience. Volunteer Bolivia is the international volunteer organization that combines a volunteer service learning experience with a program for an unforgettable intercultural experience. They offer an affordable way for you to experience a foreign country while lending a hand. Their variety of community volunteer positions provide you with the opportunity to make new friends, define a new career, develop new skills, and share your skills with others. Short term volunteers are a crucial part of their program allowing you to fulfill the needs of a variety of children’s centers scattered around the region. These centers provide services for children. Long term volunteers are those who stay with them more than five months, speak intermediate Spanish, and are specialized volunteers who have an expertise that matches their Bolivian colleague’s needs. Many long term volunteers contribute in a collaboratively designed volunteer position such as helping in the office, translating, and working with the Bolivian staff.

If you have a specialized skill, they can place you in your profession. Long term volunteers have also contributed as healthcare workers, physical therapists, graphic designers, by teaching advanced computer skills or in project development.

Which statement is True according to the passage?

The film star wears dark glasses. He doesn’t want anyone to recognize him.

The film star avoids _____________________________________________________

Long term volunteers work as ____________.

If you take part in Volunteer Bolivia, you have a chance ____________.

The word “crucial” in bold can be replaced by ____________.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchange.

Two students are talking about the volunteer work they have participated in.

Lan: “Do you enjoy the volunteer work?”

Hoa: “Yes. ________________________.”

The father pointed____________ a wad of dollar notes on the table.

John ____________ her of cheating in the exam.

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

____________ the contest twice, I don’t want to try again. Let’s give chances to others.

Paul said to Mary “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number.”

Paul apologized _________________________________________________________

The children laughed because of the clown.

The clown made _________________________________________________________

A ____________ is the person who decides the winner of a competition or contest.

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

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.

Developing and maintaining healthy friendships involves give-and-take. Sometimes you're the one giving support, and other times you're on the receiving end. (1) ____________ friends know you care about them and appreciate them can help strengthen your bond. It's as (2) ____________ for you to be a good friend as it is to surround yourself with good friends. Remember, it's never too late to build new friendships (3) ____________ reconnect with old friends. Investing time in making friends and strengthening your friendships can pay off in better health and a (4) ____________ outlook for years to come.

(1) ____________ friends know you care about them and appreciate them can help strengthen your bond.