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

At last, he realised that he had made a mistake when he saw the correct answer on the board.

Mrs. Lan and the boys want to spend the rest of his life living in the suburb.

You can trust David, your neighbour because he is a dependable person.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.

As Australia's largest and oldest city, Sydney carries many traces of its history. Time seems to stand still in the city's old streets and in its many magnificent, ancient buildings, such as the Sydney Town Hall, the Queen Victoria Building and St. Mary's Cathedral. To explore the city's present and past, head for The Rocks - the oldest neighbourhood in Australia and Sydney, where sandstone houses built in the 18 century still stand. You can stroll through the pretty streets, visit a traditional pub for some craft beer, and try delicious local dishes.

Sydney is blessed with natural gifts that few cities can rival. This city is full of greenery. Parks and nature reserves mingle with urban areas. Thanks to this, you need not travel far to see rare species in numerous city zoos: or enjoy fresh air and a range of plants from all corners of the world, all gathered in boundless parks. For those visitors keen to explore the sea, Sydney is heaven with over 70 spectacular bays and beaches. These include beautiful Bondi Beach, which is said to be the loveliest on the planet, where visitors can sunbathe, and play various water sports.

Sydney is said to be a miniature world of attractions, captivating visitors. It is a must-go destination on every tourist's bucket list, should they visit the beautiful land of Australia

(Adapted from Heritage)

Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

The principle of comprehensive inputs states that the language provided for students should go only a little beyond their current experience and understanding.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Jennifer is giving Liz a house-warming present.

- Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you bought for us.” - Jennifer: “______.”

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

You need to have both talent and luck to become a famous singer.

A new supermarket ______ in the centre of the town last week.

Young people should help the old ______ the bus.

He has gone to the UK for further education since he ______ upper secondary school.

"My friend gave me some candies," said Tom.

Mary lives in an old house ______ the countryside.

The arguments Prof. Parker made were controversial and some scholars were taking issue with him.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Jane has some work to do this weekend. She can't attend her sister's wedding.