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3 24. What does Brigid say happened during the other sessions? A. She was told that most people’s problems had the same causes. B. Her powers of concentration improved. C. Some things she was told to do proved harder than others. D. She began to wonder why her problems had arisen in the first place. 25. What has Brigid concluded? A. The benefits of coaching do not compensate for the effort required. B. She was too unselfish before she had coaching. C. She came to expect too much of her coach. D. It is best to limit the number of coaching sessions you have. SECTION B. LEXICO – GRAMMAR (20 points) Part 1. For questions 1-12, choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes. 1. Angela’s work was praised for its __________ attention to detail. A. meticulous B. significant C. subtle D. concentrated 2. We all decreed that __________. A. their quarrel should put an end to B. there be an end to their quarrel C. they ended their quarrel then D. their quarrel be coming to an end 3. When Pat comes back from sick leave, you’ll have to __________ what’s been happening in his absence. A. bring him up B. carry him on C. fill him in D. catch him up 4. I’m afraid that this incident could put your career here __________. A. beyond a joke B. in jeopardy C. in earnest D. at fault 5. Many famous people give to charitable __________ because they can afford to. A. provisions B. causes C. motives D. cases 6. Peter cheated me out of money but I’ll get __________ with him somehow. A. level B. even C. equal D. smooth 7. Often celebrated for their vivid portrayal of nature, __________. A. countless readers are inspired by the writings of John Muir B. it was John Muir’s writings that inspired countless readers C. John Muir’s writings inspire countless readers D. John Muir inspired countless readers through his writings. 8. Nebraska has floods in some years, __________. A. in others drought B. droughts are others
4 C. while other droughts D. others in droughts 9. Many social scientists believe that __________ from sounds such as grunts and barks made by early ancestors of human beings. A. language which, was very slow to develop B. language developed very slowly C. the very slow development of language D. language, very slowly developing Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in the following question. 10. Mary is absolutely set on modeling as a career, which is what her mother does not accepted. A. interested in modeling B. against modeling C. ignorant of modeling D. determined to a modeling Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the words OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in the following question. 11. Some marine animals are able to propel themselves by moving their tails and bodies from side to side. A. immobilise B. submerge C. advance D. disguise Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes the following exchange. 12. Peter and Susan are discussing Peter’s driving skills. Peter: “I’ve never had an accident. I’m a very careful driver.” Susan: “__________. You nearly hit a cyclist last week!” A. You can say that again. B. Don’t mention it. C. Give me a break! D. That’s the spirit! Part 2. Read the passage below, which contains 8 mistakes. For questions 13-20, identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes. Live Softball Streaming: Expanding Digital Reach Softball has witnessed a remarkable surge in global attention, facilitated by the emergence of streaming platforms and a growing appetite for immersive sport content. These platforms offer not only live matches but also exclusive interviews, analytical breakdowns, and statistically summaries that enrich the viewer experience. One of the most accessible solution is to follow official league channels, which delivers consistent coverage and interactive features. These services often stem from collaborations between sports