III. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

Hi Karen,

I'm happy that you like my new shoes. I bought them (11)__________ a store called Tara. It's (12)__________ to the bookstore on Baker Street. They have them (13)__________ dark blue and pink. The (14)__________ was $20. I also like the staff there. They are very friendly. I hope we can go shopping together some time in (15)__________ future.

Your friend,

Betty

Part 3. (10 points) Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word . Write the word in Your answers’part.  

California is the  (1) _______ famous state in the USA. It isn't  (2) ________ biggest state; that's Alaska. But it  (3) __________ the largest population and it's certainly the most important state  (4) _________ the US economy. It's richer  (5) _______ most countries in the world. The coast has  (6) _________ of the best climates in the USA;  (7) _________is warmer and dryer than most places. Some people would also  (8)________ it's the most beautiful! But California has some  (9)_________; Los Angeles has one of the worst crime rates  (10) ______ any US city.

Your answers:

C – Read the following passage and fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word.

You may think that the World Cup, like the Olympic Games”‘, only occurs once every four years. It is the (1) _______ rounds that take (2) _______ every four years, but the competition as a whole is an ongoing (3) _______, since the qualifying rounds take place over the preceding three years. The final phase of the tournament now involves thirty-two teams competing over a four-week (4) _______ in a previously nominated (5) _______ nation. It has become the most widely-viewed sporting event in the world.

IX. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word or phrase from the box. There is ONE word/phrase that you don’t need.

reuse      electricity       water       plastic      free       picking up

Our planet is in big trouble – animals are disappearing, the sea and the air are dirty. But there are many different things we can do to protect the environment. First, recycle everything you can. Don’t throw away plastic bottles, glass jars, cardboard boxes or cans. We can (1) _______ them to store food, toys or grow flowers. Second, why not walk or cycle to school or work? It’s (2) _______, good exercise and good for the environment. Third, don’t waste (3) _______. Switch the lights off when you leave the room. And keep the city clean by (4) _______ litter off the streets. When you go shopping, bring your own bags instead of taking (5) _______ bags. Together we can make a big difference and help save the planet.

VI. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box. There is ONE word that you don’t need.

snorkelling      buy       cloudy       take       rain       sightseeing

Amy: Hi, Poppy. It’s Amy.

Poppy: Oh, hi Amy! Are you enjoying yourself in the Caribbean?

Amy: Yes, the weather is a bit (38) ______________ but I’m still having a lot of fun. 

Poppy: What are you doing right now?

Amy: I’m relaxing on the beach. We’re staying in a big hotel right on the beach, so it’s really fantastic. This afternoon we are going (39) ______________ in the sea. My sister Zoey thinks it’ll be scary, but I can’t wait. 

Poppy: Wow! What else are you going to do?

Amy: Tomorrow, we’re going to take a jeep tour and go (40) ______________  around the island. We’re going to visit a banana farm and a fishing village. People can (41) ______________ amazing souvenirs there. 

Poppy: Promise me you’ll (42) ______________ lots of photos.

Amy: Of course, Poppy. See you next week. Bye