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 each of the numbered blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 43

Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But actually the idea for a computer had been worked out over two centuries ago by a man  (39) _____________ Charles Babbage. Babbage was bom in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant

mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines which he called "engines". But

despite the fact that he (40)____ building some of these, he never finished any of them. Over

the years, people have argued (41)___ his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the

Science Museum in London has finished building(42)__ engine based on one of Babbage's

designs. (43)_____ has taken six years to complete and more than four thousand parts have been

specially made.

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.

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.

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.

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 : "______ ."