The country is rapidly losing its workers as____________people are emigrating.

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

SPORTS IN SOCIETY

The position of sport in today's society has changed out of all recognition. People no longer seem to think of sports as ‘just a game’ - to be watched or played for the (33) ____________of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge rewards for athletes, some of (34) ____________are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (35) ____________, it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.

A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (36) ____________to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (37) ____________people all over the world.

Peter works hard at everything he does. His brother, ____________, seldom puts out much effort.

Sally hoped____________to join the private club. She could make important business contacts there.

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

The more tired you are, the more hard you can concentrate.

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

He was not offered the job because he knew____________about Information Technology.

It is absolutely essential that she____________ head office in advance.

We have just visited disadvantaged children in an orphanage____________in Bac Ninh Province.

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

The loss of his journals had caused him even more sorrow than his retirement from the military six years earlier.

There were considerate amounts of money wasted on large building projects.

I am sure your sister will lend you a sympathetic____________when you explain the situation to her.