1. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. 1. It's time for you to stop relying …………… your parents. A. on B. in C. at D. for 2. She strives …………… a balance between studies and relationships. A. on B. at C. for D. to 3. Aptitude and motivation contribute enormously ………. the success of learning a language. A. to B. in C. for D. at 4. Yoga and meditation help to improve the ability to cope …………… stress and anxiety. A. about B. with C. for D. on 5. Lao PDR stands……………….. Lao People's Democratic Republic. A. by B. for C. on D. with 6. A volcano has erupted in .............Philippines recently. A. an B. a C. the D. many 7. Richard Byrd was …………. first person in history to fly over …………. North Pole. A. the / a B. the / Ø C. the / the D. Ø / Ø 8. For breakfast we usually have ................... coffee and toast. A. an B. a C. the D. Ø 9. Is is acceptable to touch ……… person on ……………. shoulder in a conversation? A. a - the B. the – the C. the – a D. a – a 10. We saw…………..……interesting film at………..……cinema last night. A. an/ a B. an/ the C. the / the D. Ø/ the 11. In order to have a great essay, you should look for useful information from ____ sources. A. well informed B. reliable C. determined D. decisive 12. My cousin is a very ____ person because he has a lot of knowledge about current topics and particular situations. A. determined B. decisive C. well-informed D. independent 13. The teacher ____ a different task to each student at the beginning of the term. A. assigned B. admired C. reminded D. allowed 14. ____ time-management skill is a core requirement for this job. A. Solving B. Adapting C. Developing D. Mastering 15. Despite my parents' disagreement, I'm ____ to drop out of university and establish my own business. A. determined B. confident C. successful D. All are correct 16. Children with cognitive impairments may have ____ in learning basic skills like reading, writing, or problem solving. A. ability B. determination C. difficulty D. refusal 17. After the visit to that special school, we ____ friends with some students with reading disabilities. A. acquainted B. had C. made D. realised 18. The Youth Union in our school has decided to launch a/an ____ to raise funds for local charities. A. activity B. announcement C. campaign D. decision 19. Many experts believe that noise is the main cause of approximately half of all cases of ____ loss. A. cognitive B. hearing C. mental D. visual 20. Allowing your child to get involved in ____ activities at school is a wise choice to develop team-working skills, people skills, and more. A. academic B. entertaining C. extracurricular D. physical