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Q2. The famous Tower of London was built as a fortress by William the Conqueror. Early in the Middle Ages the kings used it as a palace; later on it was turned into a prison, but only distinguished prisoners, including statesmen and princes, were held there. Today the Tower is a national museum, where, among other things, the jewelry of the English kings and queens is on display. --------- It is obvious from the passage that the functions of the Tower of London _____.

1. were all established by William the Conqueror.
2. have always been controlled by the kings.
3. have varied greatly over the centuries.
4. are all of a military nature.
5. have not changed at all since the Middle Ages.

Q3. We have to break ______ all our emotional barriers to feel free.

1. away
2. down
3. into

Q4. A zebra crossing is a place for

1. zebras to cross the road
2. people to cross the road
3. cars to run people over

Q5. Time goes ______ quickly, my dear.

1. by
2. for
3. in

Q6. I don’t know why their marriage is breaking ______.

1. through
2. in
3. up

Q7. If I ______ out, I’ll buy a newspaper

1. go
2. will go
3. am going
4. went

Q8. Find the synonym of the following word. ***** Overdue

1. impending
2. punctual
3. prompt
4. delayed

Q9. Stan thinks he got a raw deal from his insurance company, so he's writing a letter

1. to thank them
2. to complain to them
3. to congratulate them

Q10. I’ll go to the park if it ______ cold.

1. weren’t
2. wasn’t
3. isn’t
4. doesn’t