7 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of blanks (31). When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like that: “I can’t do this”, “I’m useless”, and “I’m going to fail”. It can be difficult but (29)______ to replace these with positive thoughts such as: “this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me”, and “relax, concentrate- it’s going to be okay”. Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more (30)_____. Try to imagine yourself (31)_______ up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn over your paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing you tried your best on the day. It can sometimes appear that your whole future depends on what grades you get. There can be a lot of pressure (32)________young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Remember that exams are important, but they are not the only way to a successful future. Lots of people achieve success in life without doing well at school. A: to turn B: turn C: turning D: turned 8 Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions. The authorities are trying to solve the overpopulation of the city. A: The authorities are trying to face up with the overpopulation of the city. B: The authorities are trying to deal with the overpopulation of the city. C: The authorities are trying to face with the overpopulation of the city. D: The authorities are trying to deal up with the overpopulation of the city. 9 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Every year thousands of children become the victims of sexual __________. A: abuse B: problem C: status D: crime 10 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Our neighbour looked for our pet when we were away. A B C D A: A B: B C: C D: D 11 Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions. If I were you, I would call the helpline immediately. A: If I were your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately. B: If I were in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately. C: If I put in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately. D: If I put me in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately. 12 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues given. He / say / he / be/ artisan / workshop / since 2010. A: He said he was an artisan of the workshop since 2010. B: He said was an artisan at the workshop since 2010. C: He said he had been an artisan of the workshop since 2010. D: He said he has been an artisan atthe workshop since 2010. 13 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. We haven’t decided where _________ for the next trip. A: going B: go C: to going D: to go 14 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. They said a new shopping mall will be set up there the next day. A B C D A: A B: B C: C D: D 15 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. The scarf is _________ in spite of being made of natural silk. A: afford B: affordable C: affording D: affordably