Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

My son went to bed ________ he had done his homework.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question.

Ann and Susan ________ each other since they were at school.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question.

In most situations, pointing ________ someone is usually considered to be impolite.

The teacher asked her students________ jeans at school.

The tables ________ at the party at present.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

The importance of parents is something (26)________ children should comprehend involuntarily. It is not something that can be put forward as a moral or ethical question. Studies show that apart from earlier times, contemporary parents have a higher chance of failure to maintain a good relationship with their children (27)________ the nuclear family setups that we have these days. They are equally (28)________ for providing sound education and sound knowledge of their religion as well as the moral training of their children. In the same way, children have to appreciate their parent’s promising efforts to ensure a good life for them.

Whatever the situation or whatever is the problem that a child faces (29)________ life, parents should try and motivate and inspire them by their own examples to make a tough into good. Parents try to make the balance in their child’s emotional persistence that helps to (30)________ tough situations faster.

Peter said he would leave for Paris _________.

People are said that the robber had left two hours before.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

She often ________ her homework in the evening.

He was very respectful at home and ________ to his parents.

Choose the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges:

Sam and David are talking about what to do after work.

Sam: “Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?” - David: “___________”

Lan is talking to Anna over the phone.

Lan: “Thank you for helping me with the homework!” - Anna. “_________.”