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Q2. He asked me what I was reading. “______?” he asked me.

1. What do you read
2. What you are reading
3. What are you reading
4. What you were reading

Q3. 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.

Q4. Keep ______ alcohol and don’t smoke.

1. at
2. with in
3. away
4. off

Q5. Even though Lucas had been bullying the new kid since the beginning of the year, Lucas shed his (crocodile tears) after the principal caught him and threatened him with suspension.

1. This means that Lucas genuinely feels sorry for his actions.
2. This means that Lucas display of sorrow was insincere.
3. This means that Lucas was afraid of the principal.
4. This means that Lucas was afraid of the new kid.

Q6. He’s not ________ of learning German in six months.

1. possible
2. interested
3. inclined
4. able
5. capable

Q7. Find the synonym of the following word. ***** Important

1. complex
2. secondary
3. detailed
4. significant

Q8. Classical music isn't really Mary's cup of tea, so when I offered to take her to a concert of chamber music, she

1. wasn't all that excited
2. was really excited
3. looked very exciting

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. Tom: How long have you been living in London? Bob: _____. Tom: No wonder, London is one of the beautiful cities of the world.

1. I stay 2 months.
2. For eight months and I like it very much.
3. I don't know.
4. I was 2 months ago.
5. One day.