I prefer to read about the life stories of real people, _________ the people themselves.

Mrs Karen went to a lot of_________ and expense to choose and send that present.

All his companies had been successful and was known  to be _________ rich.

I am going to have my car_________by the end of the day.

We spend some days _________some sightseeings around the town.

He talks so much as if he _________the owner of the party.

You can borrow my book _________you bring it back by Monday.

Someone comes to visit us soon, _________?

_________ I can’t make the presentation myself, I’ve asked my assistant to be prepared to do it for me.

She wondered _________ her father looked like now, after so many years away.

I studied English for seven years in high school. _________, I had trouble talking with people when I was traveling in England

The Wilsons were lucky when they_________ to sale their house so quickly.

_________ of going to the beach, we went up to the mountains.

You must lend me the money for the trip. _________ I won’t be able to go.

Would you mind _________ these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard.

This work needs _________ by ten today.

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR 

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. 

Choose the best answer to each question.

The woman suggests ___________.

The man and woman are in trouble because _______.

The woman wants to _______ because he won't stop texting.

The man receives a text message about ___________. 

SECTION I: LISTENING  (You will hear twice for each part)

Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer for each of the following blanks.