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.

There was a $\underline{long period without rain}$ in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.

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

John cannot make a_____________ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.

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

By the end of this month I ______for this company for two years.

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

Tom invited us to come to his party, _______?

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

It is said the Robinhood robbed rich and gave the money to______poor.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

John and Mike are talking about Mike's new car.

- John: "___ "

- Mike: "Thanks. I'm glad to hear that."

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.

$\underline{The policeman}$ warned the tourists $\underline{not walking}$ alone in empty streets $\underline{at night}$.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Jim: “ This dictionary is for you. I hope you will find it useful.”

Mai : "______ ."