Part 2 : Rational Cloze (10%)

Each question in the below refers to a numbered blank. For each question, choose the best
answer from the options A to D to fit the numbered blank.
One day Ranjeet was walking home from school as usual. As he passed a field along
the way, he saw a large crowd gathered there.
Wondering ___________ (11) was going on, he decided to go and have a look.
Everyone

was

looking

towards

the

centre

of

the

field.

In___________ (12) centre, there was a smartly- dressed middle-aged man. He was
sitting on a wooden foldable chair. Two other men were __________ (13) beside him. One of

these men held a file in his hand. Near them were a group of young men. The man with the
file read out a name. ___________ (14) young man from the group came and stood in front
of the man on the chair. At a signal from __________(15), the young man suddenly hold his
chest as though he was in great pain. He then ____________ (16) collapsed on the ground. At
another signal from the man, the young man got up and __________(17) walked away.
Then, the man with the file _____________ (18) out another young mans name.
This young man __________(19) repeated the same action. This carried on for some time.
Ranjeet became quite curious, so he turned to a boy beside him and asked, _________(20)
is going on here?
Oh, its an audition for a part in a local film. If you want to take part, you must give
your name to Encik Omar he replied.
Who is Encik Omar? Ranjeet asked.
Hes the one with the file. The man sitting on the chair is the director.
11. A who

B what

C where

D which

12. A a

B an

C the

D that

13. A stand

B stood

C standing

D had stood

14. A

BA

C An

D The

15. A he

B his

C him

D himself
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16. A slow

B slowly

C slowing

D slowness

17. A gently

B madly

C quickly

D seriously

18. A calls

B called

C calling

D was calling

19. A also

B such

C quiet

D really

20. A Why

B How

C W hen

D What

Part 3 : Closest in Meaning (10%)

Choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.
Alex

: Yes, Mum, you need any help?

Mother: Thanks Alex. Can you keep an eye (21) on the cake?
Alex

: Of course mum, you can count on me (22).

Mother: Your sister is sleeping, wake her up. Your Uncle is coming over (23)

21. A look at

B search for

C play with

D take care of

22. A ask

B trust

C help

D depend

23. A emergency

B visiting

C appearing

D interrupting

Bob

: John had a bad stomach ache last night. We went to Cinema together
and he was as sick as a dog (24).

Ranjit : Really? How is he now? I hope hes getting well. We are supposed to
study together for upcoming exam.
Bob

: I dont know how he is now. Why dont you give him a ring (25). He
must be happy to hear your voice.

24. A adopting a dog

B unwell

C very happy

Lim: Only one more week for us to finish up the notice board.
25. A a circle
B a phone
C a call

D like a puppy
D a bell

John: Have you decided on (26) theme for the notice board?
Lim: No, but Ill put forward (27) some ideas in panel meetings tomorrow.
John: Thats great. Ill look up (28) for more information about the theme on the
internet.

26. A confirmed

B gathered

C organized

D created

27. A suggest

B improve

C record

D change

28. A show

B analyse

C transfer

D search

Kavi: Are you ready? The bus is coming.

Guna : Finally after three hours, the bus is coming.
Kavi: Yeah. We have been waiting for ages (29).
Lina: Dont be angry, friends. At least (30) well be in time for the Bob
birthday celebration.

29. A a minute ago

B an hour ago

C a long time

D a short time

30. A for a while

B hours

C foe a while

D not late