I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. ⇱
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D)whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group. ⇱
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. ⇱
IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign. ⇱


V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. ⇱
The most (17) __________ celebration holiday in China is the Lunar New Year. At this time, shops are closed. People celebrate by feasting, by paying friendly calls to their neighbors, and by visiting the temples or pagodas to (18) _________ promises for the New Year. Children march through the streets, carrying colorful lanterns and paper figures. Firecrackers similar to those used in the United States on the Fourth of July are set off.
The time of the New Year is also the time at (19) __________ Chinese people refresh their homes. For (20) _________, the windows, which are made of thick rice paper are torn down, and new ones are put up. This is also which people pay their debts. Everyone tries to settle all his bills before the (21) ___________ of the New Year. Before New Year’s Eve, people make their homes attractive by decorating them with flowers and plants, and hanging brightly-colored (22) ___________.
VI.Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are TRUE or FALSE. ⇱
Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted. Most of this pollution comes from the land which means comes from people. First there is raw sewage, which is pumped directly into the sea. Many countries both developed and developing are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about 6 million ton of garbage into the sea each year. Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships. A ship has an accident and oil leaks from the vessel. This not only pollutes the water but it also kills the marine life. Next, there are waste materials from factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, which then leads to the sea. And finally, oil is washed from land. This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate dumpling of waste.
VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. ⇱
VIII. Look at the entry of the word given in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words. ⇱
