Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write A,B,C or D 14. - Mary: "Your parents must be proud of your achievements." - Peter: " ________." A. Sorry to hear that. B. Of course. C. I am glad you like it. D. Thanks. It's certainly encouraging. 15. - Maria: "I'm taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow." - Sarah: " ________." A. Good time! B. Good chance! C. Good luck! D. Good day! Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 16. Due to an (increase) in population and the use of land for farming, there are toxic chemicals in the atmosphere. A. illness B. shortage C. lowness D. drop 17. Police are carrying out investigations to find the (missing) documents. A. absent B. lost C. expected D. available Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 18. I didn't go out this morning. I stayed home (because of) the morning rain. A. in addition to B. thanks to C. due to D. in spite of 19. She is always (patient) when she deals with misbehaved students. A. tolerant B. firm C. tactful D. strict Identify the mistake in each sentence 20. He (has been hoped) for a (raise) in salary for (the last) four months but it is (still unsuccessful). A B C D 21. (The) more he (explained) to her, (a better) understanding he had about (computers). A B C D 22. The dog (had) a rope (about) his neck, and the (rope) was (fastened) to a pole. A B C D