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. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

My first job was a sales assistant at a large department store. I wanted to work part–time, because I was still studying at university and I was only able to work a few nights a week.

I came across the advertisement in the local newspaper. I remember the interview as though it were yesterday. The (23) ______ manager sat behind a large desk. He asked me various questions which surprised me because all I wanted was to work in sales. An hours later, I was told that I had got the job and was given a contract to go over. I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post. Also, as a member of staff, I was (24) ______ to some benefits, including discounts.

When I eventually started, I was responsible (25) ______ the toy section. I really enjoyed it there and I oved demonstrating the different toys. I was surprised at how friendly my colleagues were, too. They made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers (26) ______ got on our nerves. (27) ______, working there was a great experience which I will never forget.

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

Pesticide residues in fruit and vegetable can be ______ to health.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

They believe that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution.

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

The architects have made ______ use of glass and transparent plastic.

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

Tom denied ______ part in the fighting at school.

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

The way the care–taker treated those little children was deplorable. She must be punished for what she did.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

As far as I’m concerned, it was the year 2007 that Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization

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

The energy ______ from the sun is renewable and environmentally–friendly.