My father spent the whole weekend puzzling……………how to fix his favorite gadget.

The word “suppresses” in the third paragraph means……………

Underline and correct ten mistakes in the following passage. Write the corrections in the space given below.

INTERIOR DESIGN

In first glance, you may not think that your bank, for instance, has been special designed. But in fact, the look of most every room that is used by the public is the work of a professional designer. A design must take in account the activities which will take place in that space and create atmosphere in tune with them. More than ever before we understand that our surrounding influence our behaviour to a great extent. For example, dim light and soft red colours may look attractive at home but would be out of place in an office where employees were expected to alert at all times. Designs must also be in harmony with the architect of the building and consider the fact that users need to be within reach of conveniences like power points. Interior design, in other words, is one of few professions requiring a combination of artist talent and practical skills.

(Adapted from Mastermind Use of English)

For example: 0. In →At

Journalists are supposed to maintain their…………., but theatre critics often praise their friends.                 

PART B: LEXICON AND GRAMMAR (40 POINTS)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

Child actors often show great…………. for their age.

They aren’t talking to each other at the moment.

->They aren’t on ……………………

My nephew stands a good chance of getting into a top university. (ODDS)

->The…………………………………..gets into a top university.

Linh was very passionate about Korean pop music, so she decided to study in Korea.

The CEO refused………….to discuss any of the staffs demands for more pay.

All my friends know that I hate alcohol. (AVERSION)

->My…………………………………..well known among my friends.

.………….the rain has stopped can the repair work begin.

PART D. WRITING (30 POINTS)

Rewrite the second sentence using the given word(s) so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between THREE and SIX words including the given words.

How long have they been living together? (IN)

->How long…………………………………..together?