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 from 9 to 12.

Here are some suggestions for practical (9) _____. Use less fuel at home and at work. Persuade the government to pay for researchers into alternative (10) _____ resources like solar power. Recycle paper, glass, metal, plastic and batteries as (11) _____ as possible. Ask for bottle banks for glass recycling at local supermarkets. Walk, cycle or use public (12) _____ if possible, to cut down on car exhaust fumes, which contribute to the greenhouse effect. Launch campaign for public transport systems to be improved. Join one of the many pressure groups which work to protect wildlife and the countryside.

I have two brothers, both of them are studying in England.

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 from 5 to 8.

Scientists believe they now have scientific evidence to prove that ecosystems work better when there is greater variety of species within them. This biodiversity is being lost, destroying natural mechanisms that could repair the damage caused by man.

Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only reducing our quality of life but actually endangering our very existence. We cut down rich rainforests and replace them with one species of plantations, such as pine and eucalyptus. We plough up meadows rich in different grasses and herbs and replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat.

When a natural ecosystem is simplified the basic processes in the ecosystem are altered and even damaged. Without their biodiversity, they are not able to serve as the natural cleaners of our planet. No longer are they able to absorb the carbon dioxide that is being produced in excess. The result is global warming, caused by the increase in the 'greenhouse effect', and ultimately, or even 'sooner, there will be' a change in the world's climate.

Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A bus ______ goes to the airport runs every half an hour.

The main threat to the ________ of these creatures comes from their loss of habitat. (survive)

She is a famous gymnastic and has won two Olympic Games’ gold medals.

Eric: "Excuse me, what's the time?" - Peter: "Sorry. I ____________."

Is everybody ready? Dinner _____ in the dining room.

If you put your money into that business, you risk_________ every penny.

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.

Had you told me that this was going to happen, I _________it.

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.

Human beings are ____ for changes in the environment.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Non-renewable energy sources are running ____.