__________ the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

My mother often tells me never to accept a lift from someone I've just met!

This switch is __________ high for him to reach.

"A motorbike knocked Ted down I" - "__________."

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

It's a pity I can't cook as well as my mom.

The speaker said __________ nothing worth listening to.

Let's go to the library, __________?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

- "You look nice today. I like your new hair style." - " ."

It took them at least two months learning how to pronounce these words.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

I've been studying French since I have started high school.

The best title for this paragraph is________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other countries. American students do not stand up (25)_______their teachers enter the room. Students are encouraged to ask questions during class, to stop in the teacher's office for extra help, and to phone if they are absent. Most teachers (26) _______students to enter class late or leave early if necessary. Despite the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teachers and fellow classmates.

When students want to ask questions, they usually (27) _______a hand and wait to be called on. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (28) _______ a test are cheating.