I really wanted to take part in this contest, __________ my parents allowed me to.

Volunteer work is a great way to gain experienced in a broad range of fields.

Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence below.

I've been in this city for a long time. I __________ here sixteen years ago.

Choose one underlined word or phrase A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.

Disadvantaged children are looking forward to us visiting them soon.

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 first season of Vietnam Idol aired on May 17^th , 2007.

Last night my favorite program __________ by a special news bulletin.

His performance was so boring that it made me __________.