Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. 1. 'The match ended in a tie'. The word 'a tie' in this sentence closely means . A. a draw B. a necktie C. a rope D. a knot 2. Unemployment is a(n) cause of poverty. A. minor B. major C. unneeded D. useless 3. He was lucky to escape from the accident with only injuries. A. important B. serious C. minor D. major 4. More fouls were in the final match than expected. A. done B. committed C. achieved D. completed 5. Emotional problems can seriously with a student's work. A. involve B. affect C. interfere D. influence 6. It's only a problem. Don't worry! A. major B. minor C. serious D. severe 7. Many strange things last night. A. happening B. happened C. were happened D. have happened 8. The exam results are being on Thursday. A. announce B. announces C. announced D. to announce 9. She finally finished the room at 8:30 p.m. A. clean up B. to clean up C. cleaning up D. cleaned up 10. The policeman me not to park there. A. said B. suggested C. made D. told 1. In order to avoid infection, . A. it's necessary to drink boiled or bottled water B. you should always drink boiled or bottled water C. drinking boiled or bottled water is a necessity D. to drink boiled or bottled water is necessary 12. Let's it anymore! A. not mention B. not to mention C. not mentioning D. don't mention