Choose the word/ phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s):

The river is badly polluted with toxic chemicals from that factory.

We slowed down our pace          _ let the children keep up with us.

Many ethnic groups find it important to       their own language or        their culture.

They soon became fully integrated into the local community.

We didn't see the Browns recently. They must go abroad.

Scientists are becoming more and more concerned about how to           waste safely.

Demonstrations were held as a gesture of solidarity with the hunger strikers.

Choose the right word or phrase that best fits blank space in the following passage:

Many people think that social networking is good for several reasons. It is a fast and efficient way of communication that helps people to keep in touch with friends and families by sharing photos and using various (13)            such as instant messaging. It has become the preferred way of interaction for young people because of its speed, convenience, and wide range of functions. People who want to see the person they are talking to online can easily do that by using a video chat app. Those who want to learn a new language like social networking because they can be exposed to authentic language, use and connect with native speakers online. People who want to (14)                            their thought and opinions, and share information with their friends or followers can do that via either microblogging or taking part in online discussion (15)                            . Those who want to relax and escape (16)                                                   reality can access a huge store of online games, music and videos in different genres.

I suggested that your health                 twice a year.

Time spends very slowly when you are waiting for a bus to arrive.

Do you like                  gift I gave you on         Christmas Day?

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences:

If you practice harder, you will have better result.

Choose the suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges:

Cindy: "Would you mind lending me a hand with my luggage?" - Nancy: "    "

The last time when I saw her was three years ago.