Where is the correct place to write the date in a formal letter?

immediately after the sender's address

just before the recipient's address

on the same line as the sender's address

immediately before the sender's address

Grade 12 English national exam, 2014 E.C. (2022 G.C.)

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1.Where is the correct place to write the date in a formal letter?
- A. just before the recipient's address
- B. immediately after the sender's address
- C. on the same line as the sender's address
- D. immediately before the sender's address
Answer: B. In a formal letter, the date is conventionally written immediately below (after) the sender's address, separated by a line space, before the recipient's address. Textbook: Grade 10, unit 9 · section 9.4.
2.When you write a formal letter, where would you write your address and contact details?
- A. In the Receiver's Address
- B. In the Salutation
- C. In the Sender's Address
- D. In the Complimentary Closure
Answer: C. The key idea is knowing the parts of a formal letter. The sender’s address and contact details go in the sender’s address section, usually at the top left. The receiver’s address is for the recipient, the salutation is the greeting, and the complimentary closure is the polite ending. Textbook: Grade 10, unit 9 · section 9.4.
3.Where would you write a request for an action in the format of a formal letter?
- A. in the Body of the letter
- B. in the Subject line
- C. in the Complementary closure
- D. in the Salutation
Answer: A. The key idea is where the main message of a formal letter goes. A request for action belongs in the body, which is the main part of the letter. The subject line gives the topic; the complementary closure ends the letter politely; the salutation greets the reader. Textbook: Grade 10, unit 9 · section 9.5.
6.a. Schools help us to be consistent, punctual, and obedient. b. In short, we learn how to be better people in schools. c. For example, we learn how to read and write in schools. d. School is the place where we learn new things.
- A. b d c a
- B. d c a b
- C. c a d b
- D. b d c a
Answer: B. The question tests how to put ideas in a logical order. Start with the general idea, “School is the place where we learn new things” ($d$), then give a specific example ($c$), add another thing schools teach ($a$), and finish with a summary ($b$). A and D put the summary first; C starts with an example before introducing the main idea. Textbook: Grade 10, unit 2 · section 2.5.
7.a. They make their home in buildings, gardens, etc. b. Ants are found everywhere in the world. c. In the summer, ants collect food for the winter season. d. They are very hardworking insects.
- A. b a c d
- B. d a c b
- C. c b a d
- D. b d a c
Answer: A. The key idea is arranging sentences in a clear order, using pronouns after the subject is introduced. The order is $b, a, c, d$: first ants are introduced, then “they” refers to ants, followed by their food gathering and a summary of their hard work. B introduces “they” before naming ants; C starts with “In the summer” without introducing ants; D places the general statement about hard work before the location detail. Textbook: Grade 11, unit 1 · section 1E.
8.with here you return I or until either go wait can me
- A. Wait until I can either go or you return with me here.
- B. You can either go with me or wait here until I return.
- C. Until I return you can either go or wait here with me.
- D. With me here you can either wait or go until I return.
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9.to want visit always I have Casablanca
- A. I wanted to always have visit Casablanca.
- B. Always I wanted to have visit Casablanca.
- C. I have always wanted to visit Casablanca.
- D. Casablanca I have always wanted to visit.
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10.Which one of the following is correct?
- A. It is difficult for students to make changes in essays written by hand:
- B. It is difficult for students to make changes in essays written by hand.
- C. It is difficult for students to make changes in essays written by hand,
- D. It is difficult for students to make changes in essays written by hand!
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11.Which one of the following is correct?
- A. Both Addis Ababa and Dire-Dawa have become exciting cities for living.
- B. Both Addis Ababa and dire-Dawa have become exciting cities for living.
- C. Both addis Ababa and Dire-Dawa have become exciting cities for living.
- D. Both Addis Ababa and Dire-dawa have become exciting cities for living.
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12.Which one of the following is correct?
- A. "I thought she knew the answer," he said, "but she didn't"
- B. "I thought she knew the answer," he said, "but she didn't."
- C. "I thought she knew the answer, he said, "but she didn't"
- D. "I thought she knew the answer " he said, "but she didn't"
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13.Which one of the following is correct?
- A. I passed my driving test last week, but, she failed hers.
- B. I passed my driving test last week but, she failed hers.
- C. I passed my driving test last week but she failed hers.
- D. I passed my driving test last week, but she failed hers.
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14.Samson :____________ Misrak : Correct. He has enormous musical talent.
- A. If I were him, I wouldn't study music.
- B. If I were him, I'd study music further.
- C. What does he study?
- D. Why does he study music?
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15.Mother : I don't have much to complain about you, but one thing that ________ Daughter : I'm sorry Mom; I promise not to watch any program until my final is over. the social
- A. annoys me most about you is that you spend little time using the social media
- B. strikes me most about you is that you have very good friends
- C. pleases me most about you is that you always finish your work before bed time
- D. bothers me most about you is that you spend much time watching TV
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16.You: What does our new English teacher look like? Friend: ___________
- A. He's short, but well-built
- B. He speaks English fluently
- C. He has grey hair
- D. He's 30 years old, approximately
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17.Instructor: I _____ some of the challenges you face as freshman students. Students: Can we ask questions at the end?
- A. would like to give a lecture on
- B. will like to describe
- C. should like to describe
- D. Can we ask questions at the end?
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18.
- A. audience
- B. cigarete
- C. experince
- D. souvenr
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19.Father: Hana is a careful girl Mother: How about Lulit, her younger sister, I mean? Father: Hana is a careful girl, _____
- A. whereas, here sister is more intelligent.
- B. does her sister take risks?
- C. when her sister does not take risks?
- D. whereas, her sister takes risks.
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20.Teacher: _______, but the way you behaved in class. Student: I'm sorry, teacher.
- A. What concerns me more about your exam is not what you did
- B. Your behavior, more than you exam, was my concern
- C. What concerns me more was about your behavior
- D. What concerns me more was your score
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21.Teacher: Your brother is very honest. You: ____________________
- A. Me either
- B. So am I
- C. So do I
- D. So I am
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22.Teacher :___________? Student : Yes. Horses, mules and donkeys are the main ones. There are also 'Bajaj' and motor cycles in some areas of the village.
- A. Are Bajaj and motor cycles used for transportation in your village
- B. What are the means of transportation in your village
- C. Are horse and mules used for transportation in your village
- D. Can you tell us the means of transportation in your village
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23.Teacher: Do you plan a marriage before college? Student: ________
- A. No, but marriage is inevitable at some point in the future
- B. Sure. I love to have two children when I get married
- C. Congratulations! I'll be 20 ten days from today
- D. Yes, but nothing precedes college at the moment
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24.Sports Journalist: Do you have an athlete to admire? You: Yes ______.
- A. Don't you admire Darartu Tulu yourself?
- B. Athletes work in competitive situations. Admire them.
- C. Darartu Tulu is a courageous athlete you should admire.
- D. I admire Darartu Tulu; she is such a well-behaved model athlete of all time.
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25.Customer: I'd like to withdraw 5,000 Birr, please. Cashier: ____________________?
- A. What is the interest rate on your account
- B. Could you write your name here, please
- C. How would you like the money
- D. Do you want to make a withdrawal
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26.Teacher: Could you tell me ___________? Student: It's an elephant. Despite their clumsy appearance, elephants are very intelligent.
- A. why an elephant, an intelligent animal, is your favorite animal
- B. what intelligent animal is your favorite animal
- C. why you chose an elephant as your favorite animal
- D. what your favorite animal is and why you chose the it
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27.You: I'm going to sell my car. What's your advice? Friend: I _____. The price of used cars has tremendously declined.
- A. don't care
- B. agree
- C. argue
- D. disagree
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28.Journalist: Let's talk about marriage culture among this society. To begin with, could you tell us a few things about marriage culture here? Host: Sure, in this culture, _______
- A. divorce is strictly prohibited by law in this culture
- B. a man cannot have two wives. In other words,
- C. a marriage is primarily arranged by go-betweens. This means a boy and a girl can get married if they wish. What I mean is
- D. a boy and a girl can get married if they wish. What I mean is
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29.You: Did you enjoy your flight to Mogadishu? Friend: _________
- A. Altogether, there were 250 passengers
- B. All in all, it was a pleasant flight
- C. On the whole, it took us 5 hours
- D. The landing was as safe the take off
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30.Friend: We haven't met Blen over the last six weeks, have we? You: No.___________ Friend: Good idea! That's exactly what I have in mind.
- A. Perhaps we could ask her for dinner this evening
- B. Does she have a very tight work schedule?
- C. I met her last Saturday at the cinema
- D. Blen is your best friend, isn't she?
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31.Bezawit: When do you wash your clothes? I think you haven't time in the afternoon Samrawit: _________
- A. I think it is too cold to wash clothes
- B. I have washed it when the sun rises
- C. I will have washed it by the evening
- D. It is not time to wash clothes
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32.Neighbor: Help! The building is on fire. You: _______
- A. Can you smell burning?
- B. Do you need a doctor?
- C. Call a fire brigade!
- D. Call an ambulance.
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33.Kedir: Do you like jogging? You: ________
- A. Yes, I go jogging three days a week
- B. I quite like playing chess
- C. I like watching football
- D. Yes, I'm a member of a gym
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34.Which of the statements below is true about cleaner-burning fuels?
- A. They make many paper packaging unrecyclable
- B. They affect the growth of trees and plants
- C. They reduce the amount of sulfur dioxide produced
- D. They pollute the landfills
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35.Why is the process of manufacturing recycled paper better for the environment than the process of new paper manufacturing is?
- A. The waste of the recycled paper manufacturing can be added to construction materials
- B. The process does not require as much water as is required in new paper manufacturing
- C. The by-product of the recycled paper manufacturing process is sludge
- D. The former releases treated wastes
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39.Which of the following is an example of non-recyclable material?
- A. newspapers
- B. egg cartons
- C. junk mail inserts
- D. paper bags
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40.Friend: Can you guess where this huge soup mug was made? You: Not exactly, but I think ________
- A. could have been made in Spain
- B. was probably made in Spain
- C. must have been made in Spain
- D. was made in Spain
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47.Which of the following is the consequence of the spread of wealth in Europe and the West?
- A. an increase in the amount of animal protein eaten
- B. a decrease in the amount of animal protein produced
- C. an increase in the mount of vegetable eaten
- D. an increase in enforced vegetarianism
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49.Which one of the following is a reason why vegetarianism eventually gained public acceptance?
- A. increase in our understanding of the appetizing nature of meat
- B. decline in the spread of a concentrated form of nutrient
- C. increase in our awareness of the benefits of vegetarianism
- D. decline in the flavors and smell of meat
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52.Why is paper considered an environmental problem by paper manufacturers themselves?
- A. Much of the paper produced, if not recycled, is dumped into landfill
- B. Many paper companies release untreated wastes
- C. Much of the paper produced cannot be recycled
- D. Much of the paper produced is dumped into landfills
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53.In the West or in Europe, there is a great variety of food for people to buy if they want to.
- A. There is no need for a great variety of food in the West or in Europe
- B. People in the West or in Europe buy a great variety of food
- C. There is no food shortage in the West or in Europe
- D. People in the West or in Europe want a great variety of food
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54.Slapping small children on the face is a _____ act.
- A. generous
- B. cruel
- C. compulsory
- D. gentle
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55.Clean air ______ the well-being of people everywhere.
- A. sustains
- B. maintains
- C. differentiates
- D. substantiates
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56.Worldwide, a large number of organizations ______ children who have lost their parents in death.
- A. foster
- B. respect
- C. offer
- D. sponsor
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57.Ethiopia is working hard towards strengthening its ______ relations with many countries.
- A. diplomatic
- B. automatic
- C. dramatic
- D. aromatic
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58.Many children are often reported missing; you should teach your child not to talk to a _______.
- A. smuggler
- B. saboteur
- C. stranger
- D. sniffer
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59.These days, many of our old traditions have nearly become ______. One such example is paying dowry in marriage.
- A. excise
- B. extinct
- C. extra
- D. external
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60.School buses should always be driven by a/an _______ driver.
- A. engaged
- B. entrusted
- C. enthused
- D. licensed
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61.The bad weather ______ our plan to travel to Dire-Dawa this afternoon.
- A. disrupted
- B. dislodged
- C. disturbed
- D. disappointed
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63.Seventy is a compulsory retirement age in some developed countries. Do you mean they are retired to retire at the age of 70?
- A. rebuked
- B. forced
- C. guided
- D. advised
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64.The police arrested the man who often has his lunch at this afternoon and makes off .
- A. snores
- B. sleeps
- C. leaves slowly
- D. leaves in haste
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65.The use of real life situations made the activity so interactive that everyone in the class loved it.
- A. distributive
- B. argumentative
- C. fascinating
- D. participatory
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66.There is no point in complaining about his immature behavior; he is always.
- A. premature
- B. young
- C. grown-up
- D. childlike
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67.Zeineb took after her mother; she was as intolerant of liars as her mother was.
- A. resumed
- B. preserved
- C. reassembled
- D. resembled
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68.Regular exercises and balanced diet have many beneficial health effects.
- A. benign
- B. operational
- C. useful
- D. benevolent
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69.Our population size has tremendously swelled over the last few decades. Do you know why?
- A. increased
- B. jumped
- C. leaped
- D. escaped
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70.Our teacher ______ in any language other than English in class.
- A. doesn't like us speak
- B. doesn't make us to speak
- C. doesn't allow us speak
- D. doesn't let us speak
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71.There are two newspapers on my table, _____ of which has an interesting thing to read.
- A. No one
- B. A single
- C. Neither
- D. Either
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72."Just a moment, please!" "The room _______," said the teacher.
- A. has been cleaned
- B. is cleaned
- C. is cleaning
- D. is being cleaned
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73.______ does it take students to do their bachelor's degree in Physics?
- A. How many
- B. How long
- C. How far
- D. How much
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74.We ______ study in small groups when we were in the secondary school.
- A. have used to
- B. were used to
- C. had used
- D. used to
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75.Dad doesn't care much, but mom gets angry if I don't ______ her text message.
- A. apply to
- B. reply to
- C. reply for
- D. reply
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76.I couldn't hear what the teacher was saying during the lesson, but I think I ______ him to be louder.
- A. could have asked
- B. could ask
- C. would have asked
- D. would ask
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77.I ______ hear a knock on the door. Are you expecting a guest at this moment?
- A. shall
- B. will
- C. can
- D. could
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78.You will repeat this course ______ you work harder; your last two test scores were unsatisfactory.
- A. until
- B. otherwise
- C. unless
- D. if
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79.Olang : I'm the only child for my family. How about you? Oncho : _______
- A. I've tall two, beautiful, sisters
- B. I've two tall, beautiful sisters
- C. I've beautiful, tall two sisters
- D. I've two beautiful, tall sisters
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80.Teacher : _______ do you often prefer to study? Student : from 2-5 pm
- A. Which time in the day
- B. What time of the day
- C. During what time of the day
- D. Which time of the day
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81.______ my grade was satisfactory, I feel I studied hard this semester.
- A. Even
- B. Despite
- C. Although
- D. However
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82.There is no point in sitting and complaining; _____, I study hard, score a good grade and join the department of my choice.
- A. if I were you, I
- B. if I were you, I will
- C. if I were you, I can
- D. if I were you, I'd
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83._______, this noise will die down soon; surely, it has been a terribly noisy night.
- A. Essentially
- B. Hopefully
- C. Sadly
- D. Truthfully
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84.If you continue practising speaking English like this, you _______ speak it fluently very soon.
- A. can
- B. are able to
- C. shall
- D. will be able to
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85.I was _______ scared to go out in the dark alone. That is why I couldn't join you for dinner.
- A. absolutely
- B. surely
- C. definitely
- D. certainly
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86.She doesn't speak French very well, _______?
- A. don't she
- B. won't she
- C. does she
- D. will she
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87._____ you see the dictionary on the table when you _______ the office this morning?
- A. Did/entered
- B. Do/enter
- C. Have/entered
- D. Do/entered
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88.The witness was _______ biased that whatever he said was unbelievable.
- A. as much
- B. as such
- C. so
- D. such
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89.I cannot afford to go out this weekend, I have _______ assignments on my table.
- A. too few
- B. too many
- C. very many
- D. very little
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90.I don't have a long standing acquaintance with Lojo, but I already feel that I _______ her for years.
- A. had known
- B. knew
- C. have been knowing
- D. have known
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91.I have read _______ I did last year; it has been a terribly busy year for me.
- A. few books this year as
- B. fewer books this year than
- C. few books this year than
- D. fewer books this year as
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92.Unwise use of drugs can sooner or later _______ a serious ailment, if not death.
- A. rises from
- B. arises from
- C. result in
- D. results from
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93.She has just had a haircut; she _______ 20 in this new hair style, doesn't she?
- A. looks at
- B. looks as if she were
- C. as if she becomes
- D. looks like
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94.I _______ the importance of hard work long before I joined university.
- A. had been realizing
- B. had realized
- C. was realizing
- D. have realized
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95._______ English is much harder than speaking it.
- A. Getting writing
- B. To write
- C. Writing
- D. Having writing
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96.My grade this semester is _______ than my first semester's.
- A. so much better
- B. so good
- C. best
- D. much better
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97.I have no time to spare! I will _______ myself a sandwich and get back to work quickly.
- A. prepare
- B. cook
- C. make
- D. do
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98.You can borrow my new book, but you _______ show it to anybody in your class.
- A. won't
- B. mustn't
- C. don't
- D. needn't
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99.Can you guess what _______ in this room now?
- A. is being doing
- B. has been doing
- C. is being done
- D. is doing
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100.Why should some people expect to be given food _______ clothes for free?
- A. in accordance with
- B. in spite of
- C. as well as
- D. so well as
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101.Finally, I _______ marrying my classmate who I never talked to when we were in high school. Isn't this amazing!
- A. wound up
- B. ended up
- C. summed up
- D. chose
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102.I'm worried about my driving test, I think I _______ hear bad news again.
- A. have to
- B. will
- C. may
- D. am going to
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103.Hana met Solomon in the corridor and asked him, "_______ for someone?" He answered, "Yes, I wanted to speak to Hilina; she isn't in her office."
- A. You look
- B. Have you looked
- C. Do you look
- D. Are you looking
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104.I don't have a car, _______, I don't even have a driving license.
- A. Furthermore
- B. Incidentally
- C. By the way
- D. Therefore
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105.Which of the following questions expects Jimma is 350 kilometers away from Addis Ababa as the best answer?
- A. Is 350 kilometers the distance of Jimma from Addis Ababa?
- B. How far is Jimma from Addis Ababa?
- C. How long is Jimma from Addis Ababa?
- D. Is Jimma 350 kilometers away from Addis Ababa?
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106.Which one is _______, a lemon or a blueberry?
- A. the most bitter
- B. the better bitter
- C. more bitter
- D. the more the better
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