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

Dear Rob,

How are you? What have you been up to? Sorry I haven't written to you (33) ages, but I've been really busy recently with end-of-term exams. You know what it's like! I've also been rehearsing for the Christmas show, which starts next week.

Guess what I'm in hospital. Don't panic. I'm not seriously ill. I tell off (34) ____________, I was playing tennis and broke my arm. Anyway, I'm only in for a day or two. Luckily my injury won't stop me (35) ____________ in the show.

The family is all fine. Mom's been working really (36) ____________ She doesn't get home to late. Dad's bought a new car-well. I say "new", but actually it's about ten years old. Christ has got a new computer and spends (37)____________ of the time playing computer games.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against)

→ Against .…………………………………………………………….. she lost

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

He was made _________ for two hours.

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

Man: “Can I help you with your luggage. Madam?"

Woman: “……………”

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

 “Do you go to school on Sunday?” my friend asked.

-> My friend asked .......................................................................................................

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

They built a supermarket near the airport last year.

-> A supermarket ..........................................................................................................

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.

I felt let down when I didn't receive a birthday card from my sister.

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

The police are looking into the murder.

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

I want to have my suit …… . I’m going to a wedding on Saturday.

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

He looked forward to ________ his first pay packet.

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

We watch the cat ________ the tree.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

 It's possible Karen didn't hear her name being called. (might)

→ Karen .…………………………………………………… her name being called.

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

My cousin often visited me when he lived in Hanoi.

-> My cousin used ........................................................................................................

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.

 I want you to carry on with the project while I am out of town.

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

Stranger: “Excuse me, where’s the nearest post office?”

Mr. Johnson: “……………”

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

Promise to look after it and you can borrow my tennis racquet. (long)

→ You can borrow my tennis racquet, ……………………………. to look after it.