Read the following passage, then choose the item (A, B, C or D)that best answer each of the question about it

 

   Every four years people all over the world watch the Olympic Games. It is a time for all kinds of people to unite in peace. Some of them join together to compete for gold medals. Millions of other people watch them on television.

 

   Why do we have the Olympic? How did they begin?

 

   The first Olympic Games were in Greece in 776 B.C. There was only one event. People ran a nice the length of the stadium. The Games lasted one day.

 

   Slowly people added more events. The Games were only for men, and women could not even watch them. Only Greeks competed. They came from all parts of the Greek world. The time of the Games way; a time of peace, and government let everyone travel safely. The winners became national heroes.

 

   The first modem Games were in 1896 in Athens. The Greeks built a new stadium for the competition. Athletes from several countries competed. Then there were Olympics every four years in different cities in Europe and the United States until 1952. After that they were in Melbourne, Tokyo, Mexico City, and Montreal besides in European cities. Each year there were athletes from more nations. The first Winter Olympics were in 1924. The athletes compete in skiing and other winter sports.

How long after the founding of the modern Olympics were the Winter Olympics introduced?

“Let me pay for the coffee. I really want.”

There is a mistake in four underlined parts of each sentence. Find the mistake:

My brother has always dreamed to be a famous film star .

John suggested ____________to the new branch in Vietnam

If you came to my party yesterday, you would have seen your former friend.

“If I were you, I wouldn’t buy that coat,” she said.

What would you like to drink? - __________

Read the following passage then choose the word A,B,C or D that best fits each of the blank spaces.

   More and more young people are ... (35) ... voluntary work abroad. The wild variety of jobs and destinations available is making it an increasingly attractive option for those who have just left school and have a year free before university. Many choose to spend these twelve months working in poor countries. There they will earn little ... (36) ... no money. But they will be doing something useful - and enjoying the experience.

   The work may ... (37) ... of helping the local communities, for example by helping to build new road or provide water supplies to isolated rural villages. Other projects may concentrate more on conservation or environmental protection. ... (38) ... kind of job it is, it is certain to be ... (39) ... and worthwhile, and an experience that will never be forgotten.

Question 36:

The rain prevented us for climbing to the top of the mountain

Choose the sentence A, B, C or D which is closest meaning to the sentence above

"I didn't break the mobile phone," Lan said.

“I’m sorry I have to leave so early,” he said.

“Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?" said John.

The bag was heavy, so we could not take it with us.

Of the three sisters, Mary is the most beautiful ______ .

Your idea is quite different _______ mine.

Choose the best answer to fill in each gap to complete the sentences.

Those ladies often go to pagoda to pray _______ happiness and luck.