All the applicants for the post are thoroughly _____ for their suitability. (searched / vetted / investigated / scrutinized)
vetted
20
She made as if _____ but then stopped. (to speak / speaking / spoken / speak)
to speak
25
He made all sorts of beautiful plans for his tour without taking into consideration the possibility _____ an entry visa. (of refusing / of being refused / of refusal of / to be refused)
of being refused
15
I was going to have a go at parachuting but lost my nerve at the last minute. Which of the following is the antonym of "lost my nerve"? (was determined to go ahead / grew out of it / lost my temper)
was determined to go ahead
15
The Principal demanded that the heaters repair immediately. Winter is coming! Which needs to be corrected? (The / demanded / repair / is coming)
repair - be repaired
15
Despite the tough _____ in the sector, our little store managed to break _____ its first year in operation. (contest/level - competition/equal - competition/even - opposition/equal)
competition/even
20
The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved ____ of ourselves. (regardless / in spite / in case / instead)
in spite
25
Being independent is a mixture of many things from teaching yourself new things to _____ on an adventure all on your own. (to embark / embark / embarking / embarked)
embarking
5
It is said that these good life skills will make young people become more confidential. Which one needs the correction? (is said / these / become / confidential)
confidential - confident
5
This ticket _____ you to a free meal in our new restaurant. (allows / grants / entitles / credits)
entitles
10
_____ a cry whenever you have a feeling that you are in danger so that everyone could hear you and come to help immediately. (Send / Give / Make / Lend)
Give
25
_____ to withdraw from the tournament surprised us all. (What the champion decided / That the champion decided / The champion decided / That the champion's decision)
That the champion decided
20
report - perform - according - word
word
5
The Heritage Education for Sustainable Development project aims _____ strengthening the linkage between culture and education for sustainable development. (to - for - at - by)
at
15
With 1960 islands in different sizes and an unbelievable smooth sea surface, Ha Long Bay ____ its name to one of the worthiest places in the world to visit. (writes / wrote / will write / has written)