The dawn redwood appears ________ some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the world.

I know you didn't want to upset me but I'd sooner you ________ me the whole truth yesterday.

Salaries have not ________ inflation in the last few years.

Nathalie seems very tough at work She's a different person at home, ________.

Employees who have a ________are encouraged to discuss it with the management

Many a leader________fallen due to pride.

The size of the pop-star's personal fortune was the subject of much ________ in the press.

There was________ evidence to bring charges against the man.

________ the phone rang later that night did Anna remember the appointment.

________ stay the night if it's too difficult to get home.

As the clouds drifted away, the pattern of the fields was clearly ________ from a height.

________ individuals are those who share the same hobbies, interests, or points of view.

She ran in a marathon last week but ________ after ten kilometers.

She has changed so much that I didn’t ________ her right away.

He left the country ________ arrest if he returned.

My sister is a woman of________ age.

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)

Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.

SleekLine buses are particularly known for their _________.

Trips to regional locations are good because_________.

For deserts and gorges, customers should come in the_________.