Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Mary is talking to Julia over the phone.

Mary: “Thank you for helping me prepare for my birthday party, Julia.” - Julia: _____________

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 from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 24

          One of the greatest concerns parents have when facing an international move is “Whatschooling will be available to my child? Will my child be disadvantaged academically as a result of this move?” (23) _____________ this fear is certainly strongest in families moving overseas for the first time, even those who may be more experienced often have concerns about their children’s education.

  Dr. Ernest Mannino, Director of the State Department’s Office of Overseas Schools, and Dr. Keith Miller, Deputy Director of the office, spoke candidly (24) _____________ some of the common concerns parents have regarding the education of their children. Dr. Mannino and Dr. Miller (25)____________ parents against making assumptions about their children’s education. To make an educated choice, parents need to (26)____________ through schooling issues and to research post schools as far in advance of a move as possible.

  Children (27) _____________ are internationally mobile have many choices of schools to attend. In most major cities, there are schools based on the U.S., French, German, and British systems. Some parents also choose to become their children’s teachers through home education. Which school is appropriate for your child is an individual decision based on many factors.

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.

Lisa was afraid the neighbors would despise her for not having a washing machine.

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 from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  One of the greatest concerns parents have when facing an international move is “What schooling will be available to my child? Will my child be disadvantaged academically as a result of this move?” (23) _____________ this fear is certainly strongest in families moving overseas for the first time, even those who may be more experienced often have concerns about their children’s education.

  Dr. Ernest Mannino, Director of the State Department’s Office of Overseas Schools, and Dr. Keith Miller, Deputy Director of the office, spoke candidly (24) _____________ some of the common concerns parents have regarding the education of their children. Dr. Mannino and Dr. Miller (25)____________ parents against making assumptions about their children’s education. To make an educated choice, parents need to (26)____________ through schooling issues and to research post schools as far in advance of a move as possible.

  Children (27) _____________ are internationally mobile have many choices of schools to attend. In most major cities, there are schools based on the U.S., French, German, and British systems. Some parents also choose to become their children’s teachers through home education. Which school is appropriate for your child is an individual decision based on many factors.

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

The authorities recommend that the meeting _____________ next Monday.

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.

“I wouldn’t apply for that job, Lan, if I were you,” said Minh.

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

The Ministry of Finance has proposed an _____________ special consumption tax of 1,000 VND for each pack of cigarettes.

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.

Slang can be defined as a set of lexical, grammatical, and phonological regularities used in informal speech.