Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions. 35. His record at high school was poor.He failed to apply to that university. A. His record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that university. B. Failing to apply to that university, his record at high school was poor. C. His record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that university. D. His record at high school was poor because he didn’t apply to that university. 36. My new neighbour is a famous author.My new neighbour is also an influential political commentator. A. My new neighbour is both a famous author and she is an influential political commentator. B. My new neighbour likes writing famous books and commenting on politics. C. My new neighbour is not only a famous author but also an influential political commentator. D. My new neighbour writes famous books, but she does not know much about politics. 37. “If I were you, I wouldn’t trust Tom”, she told Sam. A. She told Sam if she had been her, she wouldn’t have trusted Tom. B. She advised Sam not to trust Tom. C. Sam advised her not to trust Tom. D. She asked Sam not to trust Tom 38. The last time I went to the cinema was two months ago. A. I haven’t been to the cinema two months ago. B. I haven’t been to the cinema since two months. C. I haven’t been to the cinema for two months ago. D. I haven’t been to the cinema for two months. 39. Jane can’t cook very well. A. Jane isn’t a very good cooker B. Jane isn’t a very good cook. C. Jane isn’t a very well cook D. Jane isn’t cook very well 40. Mary apologizes for having kept them waiting. A. Mary has been waiting for them so long time. B. Mary is sorry they were very late. C. Mary says they called to say they will be late. D. Mary is sorry that she made them wait for her.