She swam strongly and_______ cross the river easily, even though it was swollen by the heavy rain.

The reason why this game attracts so many youngsters is that ___________ other video games, this one is far more interesting.

Take the shortcut round the church _______ late for school.

A cooperative program between two companies building a famous ancient city, into

a(n) _______ city has proceeded smoothly since it started in September last year.

Doctor Pike ______ the hospital after he ______an uneventful evening on duty. He ______ of his day of rest.

Something _____ immediately to prevent teenagers from _____ in factories and mines.

John: “Have you decided on a present yet?”     

     Ben: “Almost, I need to choose one of _______.”

I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.

Fill a suitable preposition/ particle into each gap to complete the sentences. 

Next year, we intend to bring __________ several new products. But at the moment,

we are still testing them

“Have you ever heard _________ William Carlos Williams?”

   “I believe so. He was a poet, wasn’t he?”     

“Mitchell looked pale and tired.”

   “ He told me he was feeling a little _______ the weather.

“Are you going to take that job?”

   “No, I decided to pass it _________ because I don’t want to relocate.” 

Choose and give correct form of the verbs in column A with particles in column B to make phrasal verbs to complete the sentences. There are some extra.

He twisted my arm to make me tell what I knew, but I refused to ___________.

Some people think that the Queen should ___________ and allow the Prince to become King.

Whenever the subject of holidays _______________, Ruth and her husband have an argument.

They were planning to hold a Pop Concert in one of the parks but it ___________ owing to opposition from the local residents.

Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of ______________ their diet. (organize)

They frequently ______________ the traffic as they march through the streets. (mobile)

More women than men emphasized ______________ and trust; more men than women emphasized pleasure in a friend’s company, going out with a friend and having a friend in one’s home. (confidence)

There is __________ dissatisfaction with the government’s policies. (wide)

Welcome to another edition of the club newsletter. A list of ___________ events for the autumn is being prepared. (come)

The Agency is launching a widespread public consultation in November 2015 which will  last for three months and give all interested organisations and individuals the   (9) _________  to comment in detail on our initial proposals for the boundary and the administrative options for the National Park Authority. If you would like to receive a copy of the consultation document once it is published then please contact us (10) _____________ the feedback form.

We have two   (8) ______________: to identify a boundary for the proposed National Park and to prepare advice to the Government on the arrangements needed for a South Downs National Park Authority.

If you would like to receive a copy of the consultation document once it is published then please contact us (10) _____________ the feedback form.

What does the passage mainly discuss?

Which of the following properties is NOT mentioned as protected by copyright?

It can be inferred from the passage that it is legal if ___________.

With which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree?

The phrase "infringing upon" is closest in meaning to _________.

The purpose of copyright law is most comparable with the purpose of which of the following?

According to the passage, copyright law is _____________.

Read the passage and do the tasks followed

At any given time, more than a million international students around the world are engaged in the study of the English language in a predominantly English-speaking country. The five most popular destinations, in order of popularity, are the U. S., Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The reasons for choosing to study English abroad differ with each individual, as do the reasons for the choice of destination.

Numerous studies conducted in Britain and the United States show that the country of choice depends to a large extent on economic factors. While this should not provoke much surprise, careful analysis of the data suggests that students and their parents are most influenced by the preconceptions they have of the countries considered for study abroad, which, in turn, influence the amount they or their parents are prepared to outlay for the experience. The strength of international business connections between countries also gives a good indication of where students will seek tuition. In the main, students tend to follow the traditional pattern of study for their national group. The United States attracts the most diverse array of nationalities to its English language classrooms, this heterogeneity being largely due to its immense pulling power as the world's foremost economy and the resulting extensive focus on U.S. culture.  Furthermore, throughout the non-European world, in Asia and North and South America especially, the course books used to teach English in most elementary and high schools introduce students to American English and the American accent from a very early age. Canada also benefits from worldwide North American exposure, but has the most homogenous group of students - most with French as their first language. Before furthering their English skills, students in Europe study from predominantly British English material; most Europeans, naturally, opt for neighboring Britain, but many Asian, Middle-Eastern, and African students decide upon the same route too.

Australia and New Zealand are often overlooked, but hundreds of thousands of international students have discovered the delights of studying in the Southern Hemisphere. The majority are Asian for reasons that are not difficult to comprehend: the proximity of the two countries to Asia, (Jakarta, the capital of Australia's closest Asian neighbor, Indonesia, is only 5506 kilometers from Sydney), the comparatively inexpensive cost of living and tuition, and, perhaps of most importance to many Asian students whose English study is a prelude to tertiary study, the growing awareness that courses at antipodean universities and colleges are of an exceptionally high standard. In addition, revised entry procedures for overseas students have made it possible for an increasing number to attend classes to improve their English for alternative reasons.

Australia and New Zealand have roughly the same mix of students in their language classrooms, but not all students of English who choose these countries are from Asia. The emerging global consciousness of the late twentieth century has meant that students from as far as Sweden and Brazil are choosing to combine a taste for exotic travel with the study of English 'down under' and in 'the land of the long white cloud'. But even the Asian economic downturn in the 1990s has not significantly altered the demographic composition of the majority of English language classrooms within the region.

Nor have the economic problems in Asia caused appreciable drops in full-time college and university attendances by Asian students in these two countries. This is partly because there has always been a greater demand for enrolment at Australian and New Zealand tertiary institutions than places available to overseas students. In addition, the economic squeeze seems to have had a compensatory effect. It has clearly caused a reduction in the number of students from affected countries who are financially able to study overseas. However, there has been a slight but noticeable shift towards Australia and New Zealand by less wealthy Asian students who might otherwise have chosen the United States for English study.

The U.S. and Britain will always be the first choice of most students wishing to study the English language abroad, and it is too early to tell whether this trend will continue. However, economic considerations undoubtedly wield great influence upon Asian and non-Asian students alike. If student expectations can be met in less traditional study destinations, and as the world continues to shrink, future international students of English will be advantaged because the choice of viable study destinations will be wider.

Read the following passage and choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the numbered blanks.

     The expression on your face can actually dramatically alter your feelings and perceptions, and it has been proved that (1) ____ smiling or frowning can create corresponding emotional responses. The idea was first (2) _______ by a French physiologist, Israel Waynbaum, in 1906. He believed that different facial (3) _______ affected the flow of blood to the brain, and that this could create positive or negative feelings. A happy smile or irrepressible laughter increased the blood flow and contributed to joyful feelings. But sad, angry expressions decreased the flow of oxygen- carrying blood, and created a vicious (4) _______ of gloom and depression by effectively (5) _______ the brain of essential fuel.

Psychologist Robert Zajonc rediscovered this early research, and (6) ____ that the temperature of the brain could affect the production and synthesis of neurotransmitters which definitely influence our moods and energy levels. He argues that an impaired blood flow could not only deprive the brain of oxygen, but create further chemical imbalance by inhibiting these vital hormonal messages. Zajonc goes on to propose that our brains remember that smiling is associated with being happy, and that by deliberately smiling through your tears you can (7) ____ your brain to release uplifting neurotransmitters – replacing a depressed condition with a happier one. People suffering from psychosomatic illness depression and anxiety states could (8) _____ from simply exercising their zygomatic (9) ____ which pull the corners of the mouth (10) ____ to form a smile, several times an hour.

But sad, angry expressions decreased the flow of oxygen- carrying blood, and created a vicious (4) _______ of gloom and depression by effectively (5) _______ the brain of essential fuel.

People suffering from psychosomatic illness depression and anxiety states could (8) _____ from simply exercising their zygomatic (9) ____ which pull the corners of the mouth (10) ____ to form a smile, several times an hour.

People suffering from psychosomatic illness depression and anxiety states could (8) _____ from simply exercising their zygomatic (9) ____ which pull the corners of the mouth (10) ____ to form a smile, several times an hour.

People suffering from psychosomatic illness depression and anxiety states could (8) _____ from simply exercising their zygomatic (9) ____ which pull the corners of the mouth (10) ____ to form a smile, several times an hour.

Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.

The hurricane blew the roof off the house.

The house  ________________________________________________________________________________.

He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.

He received a ______________________________________________________________________________.

That rumor about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.

There is __________________________________________________________________________________.

I thought about what had happened all those years before.

 I cast ____________________________________________________________________________________.

There aren’t many other books which explain this problem so well.

In few other books _________________________________________________________________________.

Don’t you think we should ask the price?

Hadn’t ___________________________________________________________________________________?

Doris tiptoed up the stairs because she didn’t want to wake anyone up.

To ______________________________________________________________________________________.

I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Bill you saw because he’s in New York.

 It can’t __________________________________________________________________________________.

The collision didn’t damage my car much.

 Not a great _______________________________________________________________________________.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in any way.

The suspect could not explain why he had sand on his boots. (account)

__________________________________________________________________________________________

The best solution was thought of by Sally. (came) __________________________________________________________________________________________

You should consider the fact that he hasn’t spoken French for years. (allowances)

__________________________________________________________________________________________

He stood no chance of passing his driving test. (inevitable)

__________________________________________________________________________________________