Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank
there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper
You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the
corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the
centre.
Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further.
The 61 go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 62 you money or
can add
63 the cost.
Take the 64 example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you
might 65
you are making the 66 buy if you choose one 67 look you like and which is
also the cheapest 68 price. But when you get it home you may find that it 69
twice as long as a more expensive 70 to dry your hair. The cost of the
electricity plus the cost of your time could well 71 your hairdryer the most
expensive one of all.
So what principles should you 72 when you go out shopping?
If you_ 73 your home, your car or any valuable 74 in excellent condition,
you'll be saving money in the long 75
Before you buy a new 76 , talk to someone who owns one.If you can,use it or
borrow it to check it suits your particular 77 .
Before you buy an expensive 78 ,or a service,do check the price and 79 is
on offer. If possible, choose 80 three items or three estimates.
61. A) form
B) fashion
C) way
D) method
62. A) save
B) preserve
C)in
D)similar
63. A) up
B) to
C) in
D) on
64. A) easy
B) single
C) simple
D) similar
65. A) convince
B) accept
C) examine
D) think
66. A) proper
B) best
C) reasonable
D) most
67. A) its
B) which
C) whose
D) what
68. A) for
B) with
C) in
D) on
69. A) spends
B) takes
C) lasts
D) consumes
70. A) mode
B) copy
C) sample
D)model
71. A) cause
B) make
C) leave
D) prove
72. A) adopt
B) lay
C) stick
D) adapt
73. A)reserve
B) decorate
C) store
D) keep
74. A) products
B) possession
C) material
D) ownership
75. A) run
B) interval
C) period
D) time
76. A) appliance
B) equipment
C) utility
D) facility
77. A) function
B) purpose
C) goal
D) task
78. A) component
B) element
C) item
D) particle
79. A) what
B) which
C) that
D) this
80. A) of
B) in
C) by
D) from
Part V Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a
campaign
speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the
student union. You should write at least 120 words following the