The phrase 'breaking the ice' means ________.

A(n)_____ is a person who has been chosen to speak or vote for someone else on behalf of group.

It is impossible _____such a difficult thing without any help.

I think it’s no good _____him about that.

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 from 11 to 14

Most people today take relatively little general exercise. Over the last 30 or 40 years lifestyles have changed considerably and many people now travel even (11)____ shortest distances by car or bus. Lack of exercise combined with eating too many fatty and sugary foods has meant that many people are becoming too fat. Experts are particularly concerned that children (12)____ a lot of their free time watching television or playing computer games instead of being physically active.

In recent years, however, there has been a growing (13)____ in fitness among young adults and many belong to a sports club or gym. Membership of a sports club or gym can be (14)____ and not everyone can afford the subscription. Local sports centres are generally cheaper. Evening classes are also cheap and offer a wide variety of fitness activities ranging from yoga to jazz dancing. Some companies now provide sports facilities for their employees or contribute to the cost of joining a gym.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 15 to 18.

Going to a party can be fun and enjoyable. If you are invited to a party, do call your host up early to inform him/ her of whether you are going. If you want to bring someone who has not been invited along with you, you should ask for permission first. Remember to dress appropriately for the party. You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are dressed formally whereas everyone else is in T-shirt and jeans. If you are not sure what to wear, do ask your host.

During the party you may perhaps like to help your host by offering to serve drinks or wash the dishes. Your host would certainly appreciate these efforts. If you happen to be in a party you do not know anyone, do not try to monopolize the host's attention. This is inconsiderate since your host has many people to attend to and can not spend all his/ her time with you. Instead, learn to mingle with others at the party. You could try breaking the ice by introducing yourself to someone who is friendly-looking.

Before you leave the party, remember to thank your host first. If you have the time, you could even offer to help your host clean up the place.

If you are invited to a party, you should ________.

The director made many workers work overtime last month.

Many workers were ________________________________________

The plants want _____ daily.

Attendance is purely __________. (VOLUNTEER)

It was at midnight yesterday. Outside it __________(rain) very hard.

After _____ the fight, the police arrested two men and a woman.

He is _____for his elderly parents.

Don’t believe all the_____ you hear or you’ll lose trust in life.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions from 19 to 22

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 from 11 to 14

Most people today take relatively little general exercise. Over the last 30 or 40 years lifestyles have changed considerably and many people now travel even (11)____ shortest distances by car or bus. Lack of exercise combined with eating too many fatty and sugary foods has meant that many people are becoming too fat. Experts are particularly concerned that children (12)____ a lot of their free time watching television or playing computer games instead of being physically active.

In recent years, however, there has been a growing (13)____ in fitness among young adults and many belong to a sports club or gym. Membership of a sports club or gym can be (14)____ and not everyone can afford the subscription. Local sports centres are generally cheaper. Evening classes are also cheap and offer a wide variety of fitness activities ranging from yoga to jazz dancing. Some companies now provide sports facilities for their employees or contribute to the cost of joining a gym.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words given in the brackets.

How many _________ are there in the competition? (PARTICIPATE)