Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: Mr Harry: “You’ve written a much better essay this time, John.” John: “_____________.”
A. Oh, you’re right. B. Thank you. It’s encouraging.
C. Never mind D. Writing? Why?
Question 18. David: “Can you give me a cup of cold water?” Peter: “_________”
A. Of course you can’t B. Ok C. Well done D. You’re welcome
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 19. Police are investigating possible links between the two murders.
A. looking into B. looking up to C. looking forward to D. looking down on
Question 20. Some of the time-consuming jobs can now be done by machines.
A. taking no time B. taking time C. taking much time D. taking little time
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 21. At that time, a new school building was just a remote dream.
A. long-term B. far C. near D. opposite
Question 22. She is not very popular among her friends for her being insincere.
A. useless B. fair C. imperfect D. honest