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.

          Traditionally, rural villages in Vietnam produced handicrafts (25)­­­______ they were not busy with planting or harvesting crops. Over time, many villages developed the expertise to (26)______ specialized products and so particular villages became famous (27)______ such things as weaving, woodwork, lacquer work and metal products.

With industrialisation many villagers moved to the cities but not maintained their craft skills and networks to produce products for the city market, for example, craft villages make furniture, grow flowers or make utensils for the urban population. Other villages changed from making (28)______ crafts to producing different products desired by an industrialised society.

                    Traditionally, rural villages in Vietnam produced handicrafts (25)­­­______ they were not busy with planting or harvesting crops.

Mr. Pike sold his house, _________he?

My parents always think that chatting on the internet is time -______; it’s a waste of time.

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

I just want to stay at home and watch tv and take it easy.

They received ______advice from their parents that they became successful.

The number of people killed in the tsunami last year _______ more than 200, 000.

This product will be available at this market ______ September to December.

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.

- Peter: It’s very kind of you to help us. Thanks a lot, Daisy!

- Daisy: _______

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

Many people were injured when the building _________ .

If people _________ public transport, there will be less pollution.

It’s no use _______children_______quiet. They are always noisy.

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.

In developing countries, a lot of people are still living in poverty.

Many people feel nervous when they first make a speech in public