Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasanter to live in. Many people think so and go to the country for the summer holidays though they can not live there all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time.Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard where people are buried.

The Village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round it. Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have the water brought through pipes into house.

Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can't find in the village shops.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the words in anyway.

Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against)

→ Against .…………………………………………………………….. she lost

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

He was made _________ for two hours.

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

They built a supermarket near the airport last year.

-> A supermarket ..........................................................................................................

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

 “Do you go to school on Sunday?” my friend asked.

-> My friend asked .......................................................................................................

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

Man: “Can I help you with your luggage. Madam?"

Woman: “……………”

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.

The police are looking into the murder.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

I felt let down when I didn't receive a birthday card from my sister.