Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Work with a partner and fill in the blanks with the right questions.

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

People who live in the industrially advanced and affluent countries of the world take telecommunication for granted. Computer data with text, graphics and even video clips (15)......been added to the telephone. Fax, e-mail and modems have become integral parts of office equipment for most businesses in the developed world. It is important to remember, however, that although North America, Europe and Japan own about 85 percent of the world's telephones; they have under a quarter of the world’s population.

Today, telecommunications are at the center of (17).....international economy. To participate in this economy, countries need telecommunications to enable them to obtain information and knowledge which they can use to attract industrial (19).....and find new markets. Businesses and factories need the telephone and computer because producers and customers may be thousands of kilometers apart. Regional and national borders are no (20).....barriers to trade. With the trend towards a more cooperation between countries, global telecommunications increase in importance. They are the key to development and progress.

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

The police let him leave after they had questioned him.

He was..................................................................

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

 The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it.

The furniture was too.............................................

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

 I haven’t seen that man here before.

It's .......................................................................

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

This problem is very difficult. We can’t solve it now. (so)

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

My sister studied hard, .......she completed her examination successfully.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

When she lived in the countryside, she.......in the river.

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

 He drove very fast. He had an accident. (because of)

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

She can’t understand me. She is my old acquaintance. (Although)

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

I wish I ...... money to help the homeless and poor people.

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

"I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy."

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

Tet is a festival........occurs in late January or early February.

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

 In spite of John came to the show late due to the heavy rain, he could see the main part of the show.

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

Happiness is a most important thing in my life.

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

"How was your trip?" - "_____________"