FIRST PASSAGE Even with his diverse experience as an elected official at the state level, Andrew Johnson was the first president of the United States ever to be impeached, primarily beca
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I PHONOLOGY
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the others
1 A finale
B plagiarise C simultaneous D invasion
2 A comb B debt C doubt D absorb
3 A chorus B cherish C chaos D character
4 A island B aisle C conserve D debris
5 A supposedly B allegedly C confusedly D wickedly
Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed
differently from that of the others
6 A picturesque B infamous C expertise D understand
7 A photographer
B engineer C symbiotic D politician
8 A coincide B ascertain C recommend D solidify
9 A perpendicular
B rehabilitate C regurgitate D popularity
10 A continent B industry C official D atmosphere
II LEXICO-GRAMMAR
11 His strange behaviour aroused the _ of police
A doubt B suspicion C disbelief D notice
12 Media reports on the outcome of military intervention
often _ the true facts
A divert B detract C depose D distort
13 The day their first child was born, the new parents were
_ with joy
A overthrown
B overpowered C overtaken D overcome
14 We may win, we may lose – it’s just the luck of the _
A chance B draw C odds D fate
15 They’re having serious problems Their relationship is on
the _
A cliffs B rocks C stones D grass
16 I sold my shares in the company one week before it went
bankrupt That was a _ shave!
A thin B luck C close D narrow
17 The renewed interest in Elizabethan times is evident in the
_ of new Hollywood films set during that period
A spate B hypocrisy C transience D demise
18 The car was _ speed
A gathering B collecting C consuming D firing
19 Lack of rain early in the season means that the field _ a
poor crop
A surrendered B yielded C generated D suffered
20 I hope you won’t take _ if I tell the truth
A annoyance B resentment C offence D irritation
21 _ knowledge about genetic diseases has increased is
welcome news
A That scientific
B It was scientific C Though scientific D Science
22 I’ll be kind to her _ she decide to leave me
A in case B whereas C so as not D lest
23 _ often serve as places of public entertainment and festivals, they can also be places where people can find peace and solitude
A Even though city parks
B City parks C City parks that D There are city parks which
24 “I’m totally broke Have you got any money on you?”
“ _ at all.”
A Not B None C Nothing D No
25 Professor Lockwood recommended that Michael _ in chemistry
A not major
B not to major C wouldn’t major D isn’t majoring
26 _, one tin will last for at least six weeks
A Used economical
B Using economical C Used economically D Using economically
27 A new generation of performers, _ those who by now had become a household name, honed their skills before following the same path onto television
A no less talented than
B along with talented as
C together with talented as
D having been more talented than
28 We all wished to be treated _
A as equal B as equally C as equals D as equal as
29 _ the US superiority at that time, it was probable that any threatened US response would have deterred the Soviet Union
A If B Given C Although D Since
30 She _ fainted when she heard that her son had died
A rather than B nothing but C all but D near III PHRASAL VERBS & PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES
31 Half of Martha’s class has _ influenza
A got down to
B come up with C come down with D gone down with
32 The new record will appeal to older listeners, but I don’t think it will catch _ among younger pop fans
A up B in C for D on
33 Please remember to keep a copy for yourself as we cannot return copies, _ of whether or not they are published
A in view B irrespective C because D on account
34 Her success went _ her expectation
A beyond B over C beneath D above
35 Our holiday plans fell _ due to lack of money
A for B by C over D through
36 Do you mind if I _ with my work while you are getting tea ready?
A get through B turn to C carry out D carry on
37 At first the children enjoyed the game but quite soon _ the novelty
A wore off B went off C died out D died down
38 When Helen and Andrew saw how ridiculous they looked _ laughing
A came round B broke in C burst out D flowed over
39 She is always _ her friends behind their backs She won’t have any friends left
A falling out
B breaking off C putting off D running down
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approach to life
A complies with
B calms down
C takes after
D cares for
IV READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following passages and choose the best option
(A, B, C or D) to answer the question
FIRST PASSAGE
Even with his diverse experience as an elected official at the
state level, Andrew Johnson was the first president of the
United States ever to be impeached, primarily because of his
violent temper and unyielding stubbornness His career
started in 1828 with his collection to the city council of
Greenville, Tennessee, and after two years as an alderman, he
took office as mayor His advancements followed in rapid
succession when he was elected to the Tennessee state
senate, then as the state governor, and later to the US House
of Representatives for five consecutive terms
In 1864, Johnson ran for the office of vice-president on the
Lincoln-Johnson ticket and was inaugurated in 1865 After
Lincoln’s assassination six weeks into his term, Johnson found
himself president at a time when southern leaders were
concerned about their forced alliance with the northern states
and feared retaliation for their support of the secession
Instead, however, with the diplomatic skill he had learned
from Lincoln, Johnson offered full pardon to almost all
Confederates on the condition that they take an oath of
allegiance He further reorganised the former Confederate
states and set up legislative elections
Congressional opposition to his peace-making policies
resulted in gridlock between the House and Johnson, and the
stalemate grew into an open conflict on the issue of the
emancipation of slaves While Johnson held the view that
newly freed slaves lacked understanding and knowledge of
civil liberties to vote intelligently, Congress overrode
Johnson’s veto of the Civil Rights Bill, which awarded them
citizenship and ratified the Fourteenth Amendment In the
years that followed, Congress passed bills depriving the
president of the power to pardon political criminals, stripping
away his status of commander-in-chief, and taking away
Johnson’s right to dismiss civil and executive officers from
their duties Johnson vetoed each bill, and each veto was
overridden When Johnson dismissed the secretary of war,
Edwin Stanton, Stanton refused to step down and was
supported by the House of Representatives, which voted to
impeach Johnson At the trial, the Senate came one vote short
of the two-thirds majority necessary to remove him from
office After Johnson’s term expired, he returned to his home
state, but in 1875 he was elected senator and went back to
Washington to take his seat
41 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A Andrew Johnson’s personal characteristics
B Andrew Johnson’s career as a politician
C Congressional decisions in the late 1800s
D Congressional decisions and procedures in the late 1800s
42 The phrase “took office” is closest in meaning to _
A moved into an office
B became an official C began a government job D rearranged the office
43 What can be inferred from the first paragraph about Andrew Johnson’s work in Tennessee?
A His personality precluded him from important positions
B His work became known to the governor
C He was elected to several important posts
D He was represented to the posts five times
44 According to the passage, what led to Johnson’s downfall?
A The state of the nation’s economy
B His liberal position on slavery
C His personal characteristics
D His waffling and hesitation
45 The author of the passage implies that when Johnson became president he _
A was a dedicated supporter of civil rights
B was a soft-spoken and careful diplomat
C had an extensive background in politics
D had already experienced political turmoil
46 According to the passage, at the beginning of Johnson’s term as president southerners were _
A expected to secede from the union
B apprehensive about their future
C singled out as scapegoats
D afraid of his violent temper
47 According to the passage, Congress’s disapproval of Andrew Johnson’s policies was _
A short-lived and groundless
B detrimental to his presidency
C directed at his civic duties
D stopped as soon as it emerged
48 The word “pardon” is closest in meaning to _
A parade B patronise C exonerate D extricate
49 The author of the passage implies that the Stanton affair proved the president’s _
A lack of stamina
B lack of electoral vote C loss of willpower D loss of authority
50 According to the passage, the attempt to impeach Andrew Johnson _
A succeeded as expected by the House
B failed by a minimal margin
C put an end to his political career
D overwhelmed his supporters in Tennessee SECOND PASSAGE
Very few people, groups, or governments oppose globalisation in its entirety Instead, critics of globalisation believe aspects of the way globalisation operates should be changed The debate over globalisation is about what the best rules are for governing the global economy so that its advantages can grow while its problems can be solved
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benefits of removing barriers to international trade and
investment, allowing capital to be allocated more efficiently
and giving consumers greater freedom of choice
With free-market globalisation, investment funds can
move unimpeded from the rich countries to the developing
countries Consumers can benefit from cheaper products
because reduced taxes make goods produced at low cost
from faraway places cheaper to buy Producers of goods gain
by selling to a wider market More competition keens sellers
on their toes and allows ideas and new technology to spread
and benefit others
On the other side of the debate are critics who see
neo-liberal policies as producing greater poverty, inequality, social
conflict, cultural destruction, and environmental damage
They say that the most developed nations – the United States,
Germany, and Japan – succeeded not because of free trade
but because of protectionism and subsidies They argue that
the more recently successful economies of South Korea,
Taiwan, and China all had strong state-led development
strategies that did not follow neo-liberalism These critics think
that government encouragement of “infant industries” – that
is, industries that are just beginning to develop – enables a
country to become internationally competitive
Furthermore, those who criticise the Washington
Consensus suggest that the inflow and outflow of money
from speculative investors must be limited to prevent bubbles
These bubbles are characterised by the rapid inflow of foreign
funds that bid up domestic stock markets and property
values When the economy cannot sustain such expectations,
the bubbles burst as investors panic and pull their money out
of the country
Protests by what is called the anti-globalisation movement
are seldom directed against globalisation itself but rather
against abuses that harm the rights of workers and the
environment The question raised by nongovernmental
organisations and protesters at WTO and IMF gatherings is
whether globalisation will result in a rise of living standards or
a race to the bottom as competition takes the form of
lowering living standards and undermining environmental
regulations
One of the key problems of the 21st century will be
determining to what extent markets should be regulated to
promote fair competition, honest dealing, and fair distribution
of public goods on a global scale
51 It is stated in the passage that _
A critics of globalisation say that the successful economies
are all in Asia
B the protests of globalisation are directed against
globalisation itself
C supporters of globalisation stress the benefits of
removing trade barriers
D the United States, Germany, and Japan succeeded in
helping infant
52 Supporters of free-market globalisation point out that _
A investment will be allocated only to rich countries
B taxes that are paid on goods will be increased
C there will be less competition among producers
D consumers can benefit from cheaper products
53 The word “allocated” in the passage mostly means _
A distributed B solved C removed D offered
54 The phrase “keens sellers on their toes” in the passage mostly means _
A prevents sellers from selling new products
B forces sellers to go bare-footed
C makes sellers responsive to any changes
D allows sellers to stand on their own feet
55 According to critics of globalisation, several developed countries have become rich because of _
A their help to developing countries
B their neo-liberal policies
C their protectionism and subsidies
D their prevention of bubbles
56 The word “undermining” in the passage mostly means _
A obeying
B making less effective C observing D making more effective
57 Infant industries mentioned in the passage are _
A young companies
B development strategies
C young industries
D successful economies
58 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A Critics believe the way globalisation operates should be changed
B The anti-globalisation movement was set up to end globalisation
C Hardly anyone disapproves of globalisation in its entirety
D Some Asian countries had strong state-led economic strategies
59 The debate over globalisation is about how _
A to spread ideas and strategies for globalisation
B to govern the global economy for the benefit of the community
C to use neo-liberal policies for the benefit of the rich countries
D to terminate globalisation in its entirety
60 The author seems to be _ globalisation that helps promote economy and raise living standards globally
A supportive of
B pessimistic about C indifferent to D opposed to
V GUIDED CLOZE TEST Read the following passages and choose the option (A, B,
C or D) that best completes the blanks
FIRST PASSAGE
In 1830, there were under 100 miles of public railway in Britain Yet within 20 years, this figure had grown to more than 5000 miles By the end of the century, almost enough rail track to (61) _ the world covered this small island, (62) _ the nature of travel for ever and contributing to the industrial revolution that changed the (63) _ of history in many parts of the world
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progress quickly (64) _ In a single day, rail passengers
could travel hundreds of miles, (65) _ previous journey
times by huge margins and bringing rapid travel within the
(66) _ of ordinary people Previously, many people had
never ventured beyond the outskirts of their town and
villages The railway brought them greater freedom and
enlightenment
In the 19th century, the railway in Britain (67) _
something more than just the business of carrying goods and
passengers Trains were associated with romance, adventure
and, frequently, (68) _ luxury But the railways did more
than revolutionise travel; they also (69) _ a distinctive and
permanent mark on the British landscape Whole towns and
industrial centres (70) _ up around major rail junctions,
monumental bridges and viaducts crossed rivers and valleys
and the railway stations themselves became desirable places
to spend time between journeys
61 A revolve B enclose C encircle D orbit
62 A altering B amending C adapting D adjusting
63 A route B way C line D course
64 A pursued B followed C succeeded D chased
65 A cancelling B subtracting C cutting D abolishing
66 A reach B capacity C facility D hold
67 A served B functioned C represented D performed
68 A considerable
B generous C plentiful D sizeable
69 A laid B set C settled D left
70 A jumped B stood C burst D sprang
SECOND PASSAGE
Greenhouse gases arise from a wide range of sources and
their increasing concentration is largely related to the
compound effects of increased population, improved living
standards and changes in lifestyle From a current base of 5
billion, the United Nations predicts that the global population
may stabilise in the twenty-first century between 8 and 14
billion, with more than 90 per cent of the (71) _ increase
taking place in the world’s developing nations The (72) _
activities to support that growth, particularly to produce the
required energy and food, will cause further increases in
greenhouse gas emissions The challenge, therefore, is to
attain a (73) _ balance between population, economic
growth and the environment
The major greenhouse gas emissions from human
activities are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous
oxide Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the only major (74)
_ to the greenhouse effect that does not occur naturally,
coming from such sources as refrigeration, plastics and
manufacture Coal’s total contribution to greenhouse gas
emissions is thought to be about 18 per cent, with about half
of this coming from (75) _ generation
The worldwide coal industry allocates extensive resources
to researching and developing new technologies and ways of
capturing greenhouse gases (76) _ are likely to be
improved dramatically, and hence CO2 emissions reduced, through combustion and gasification techniques which are now at (77) _ and demonstration stages
Clean coal is another avenue for improving fuel conversion efficiency Investigations are under (78) _ into super-clean coal (35 per cent ash) and ultraclean coal (less than 1 per cent ash) Super-clean coal has the potential to enhance the combustion efficiency of conventional stabilised fuel power plants Ultraclean coal will enable coal to be used
in (79) _ power systems such as coal-fired gas turbines which, when (80) _ in combined cycle, have the potential
to achieve much greater efficiencies
71 A intended B projected C wanted D calculated
72 A remarkable B major C associated D mutual
73 A reachable B sustainable C eligible D visual
74 A substance B contributor C chemical D emission
75 A electronic B electric C electrical D electricity
76 A Influences
B Results C Efficiencies D Consequences
77 A pilot B launch C experiment D beginning
78 A experiment
B development C way D progress
79 A electrified B developed C advanced D controlled
80 A involved B operated C managed D made
PART TWO WRITTEN QUESTIONS
I OPEN CLOZE TEST Fill in each blank in the following passages with one suitable word to make meaningful ones
FIRST PASSAGE Advances such as sewers and antibiotics have helped the developed world win the battle (1) many of the most deadly diseases, but it’s a victory that appears to (2) had an unintended consequence – it’s (3) some of us depressed
The simpler lives of our predecessors meant they were exposed to (4) more bacteria and viruses than we are And while some of these bugs caused disease, some were benign, simply passing through the body There’s increasing evidence that these so-called ‘old friends’ trained our immune system Today, without (5) training, our bodies overreact to factors like dust and even stress, producing an immune response known as inflammation and (6) in condition like asthma and eczema
Scientists at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia, are investigating the (7) of this inflammation on the brain Charles Raison, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, and (8) colleagues studied a group of patients taking interferon alpha to treat hepatitis C – a drug known to cause inflammation “We found an increase in the chemicals (9) as impair dopamine action,” says Raison
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of enjoyment Among other changes, inflammation also
indirectly cuts the production of serotonin, (10)
‘happy’ neurotransmitter
The researchers believe immune systems in the developed
world are no (11) being trained by old friends,
leading to excess inflammation and mental illness The
suggestion is backed by statistics A 2004 World Health
Organisation study (12) nearly 10 per cent of the
US population suffers some kind of depression In
less-developed Nigeria, the (13) is lower than one per
cent
Raison and his team are investigating whether a drug
called infliximab, an anti-inflammatory (14) to treat
conditions like arthritis, can also treat depression But the
neuroscientist says a bigger (15) would be to see
whether some kind of re-introduction to old friends could
fight depression – perhaps in the form of an allergy shot
through a pill or an injection
SECOND PASSAGE
Since the world became industrialised, the number of animal
species that have (16) became extinct or have (17)
extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance,
which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number
only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they
will become extinct (18) is alarming about the case
of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused
almost entirely by poachers (19) , according to
some sources, are not always interested in material (20)
but in personal gratification This is an example of
the insensitivity that is (21) to the problem of
extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as (22)
as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s
ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must
be (23) to ensure their survival – and the survival of
our planet
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the
problem in various (24) Some countries, in an (25)
to circumvent the problem, have set (26)
large amounts of land to animal reserves They then (27)
admission prices to help defray the costs of
maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on
world organisations (28) support This money
enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect
the animals (29) response to the increase in animal
extinction is an international boycott of products made from
endangered species This has had some effect, but by (30)
it will not prevent animals from being hunted and
killed
II WORD FORMATION
A Complete the following sentences with the correct form of
the word given in parentheses
1 She offered cordial to the family over his so unexpected premature death (MISERY)
2 To control your first time anxiety, just breathe deeply and take it easy (PRESENT)
3 He must have my original intention of moving him to Alaska (STRUCTURE)
4 The furious old lady demanded an immediate apology for his behaviour (PUT)
5 After many times of failing to find sufficient evidence to accuse the organization of fraudulence, we decided to send a special agent to it (COVER)
6 It’s a common believe that chickens taste better than those raised in factory farms (RANGE)
7 It was the proof founded by the police that he couldn’t do anything but to confess (CONTROVERT)
8 Even excellent students may find themselves a little with unreasonably difficult tests at first but I’m quite sure they will all do well (NERVE)
9 It’s one of the most meaningful programs I’ve ever worked for (FUND)
10 We spent a lovely evening reminiscing our vibrant days at university (GO)
B Complete the following passage with the word taken from the box You have to change the form of the word ACCESS
ADAPT COMMUNE DEFINE GRATEFUL HUMBLE LOCATE PEACE PECULIAR SIGNIFY
Of the myriad of Japanese ceremonies introduced to the West, the Japanese tea ceremony would have to be the least (11) Like many other aspects of Japanese culture, the practice of drinking tea was brought down from China well over a thousand years ago In Japan, green tea developed its own character, and the Japanese tea ceremony has evolved into a (12) Japanese phenomenon The modern tea ceremony can be traced back to the 17th century when it developed alongside another singular Japanese (13) of Chinese culture: the philosophy of Zen The tea ceremony eventually became established as a recognised form of high art, where it was practised in diverse (14) , from a Zen temple to an ordinary home Even today, the simplest and most secular tea ceremony still embraces the Zen aesthetics of simplicity, austerity and devotion During the ceremony strictly prescribed words of invitation and (15) are murmured quietly; tea maker and guests play their roles with (16) and respect A brief moment of profound tranquillity has been (17) created and shared It is simultaneously and aesthetic, social and spiritual moment (18) it is a Japanese moment, fleeting and poignant with its own (19) where the noise and confusion of the everyday world is temporarily suspended as a vague, (20) sense of the eternal pervades
III ERROR CORRECTION Identify 10 errors in the passage and correct them
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Skiing is one of the most popular sports in the world
According to recent estimation, about one hundred
millions of people ski regularly or occasionally
Sliding across the snow on skis is also one of the most
ancient methods of transport known to the man It has
demonstrated that men were already traveling across the
snow by means of primitive skis before the invention of the
wheel In the Asiatic region of Altai and in Scandinavia, for
example, the remains of skis have been found which dated
back to 4,000 BC Further evidence is supplied by ancient
cave paintings which depict people skiing, and a Norway
saga which tells the story of an invasion of its territory
8,000 years ago by a tribe of skiers who came from the
north
Nowadays, skiing, apart from a sport, has become a big
industry and a notable feature of leisure culture Ski resorts
and all the activity that they generate is the main source of
wealth in many mountain regions, which were previously
remote and accessible And far from its once elitist image,
skiing is now enjoyed by an increasingly broader spectra of
society
IV SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning
in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged
1 It’s possible that we may have to introduce pay cuts
(RULED)
We have pay cuts
2 The man has finally successful in solving the problem (GO)
The man finally
3 Mr Brown has been a gardener for years so let’s consult
his opinion first (BRAINS)
Let’s of experience as a gardener
4 He worked very hard but he was unable to earn enough
for his living (ENDS)
Hard-working
5 I was bitterly disappointed they didn’t give me a part in the
school play (PASSED)
Very much
6 Julie always listens to my complaints about work, which is
very kind of her (EAR)
Julie is so
7 All that stood between John and the gold medal was Jim’s
greater speed
But for
8 It’s highly likely I’ll be late if the situation doesn’t change
(EVERY)
Should I’ll be late
9 The car was redesigned and, as a result, sales rose rapidly
(RESULTED)
Rapid rise of the car
10 We should leave about six; otherwise we might not get
there in time for the meeting (SET)
If punctually
THE END OF THE TEST
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PART ONE
1 A
2 D
3 B
4 C
5 C
6 B
7 A
8 D
9 C
10 C
11 B
12 D
13 A
14 B
15 B
16 C
17 A
18 A
19 B
20 C
21 A
22 D
23 A
24 B
25 A
26 C
27 A
28 C
29 B
30 C
31 D
32 D
33 B
34 A
35 D
36 D
37 A
38 C
39 D
40 C
41 B
42 C
43 C
44 C
45 C
46 B
47 B
48 C
49 D
50 B
51 C
52 D
53 A
54 C
55 C
56 B
57 C
58 B
59 B
60 A
61 C
62 A
63 D
64 B
65 C
66 A
67 C
68 A
69 D
70 D
71 B
72 C
73 B
74 B
75 D
76 C
77 A
78 C
79 C
80 B PART TWO
I
1 against
2 have
3 made
4 many
5 such
6 resulting
7 effect
8 his/her
9 known
10 another
11 longer
12 showed
13 rate
14 used
15 goal
16 either
17 neared
18 What
19 who
20 gain
21 contributing
22 well
23 enacted / passed
24 ways
25 attempt / effort
26 aside
27 charge
28 for
29 In
30 itself
II
1 commiseration
2 pre-presentation
3 misconstrued
4 off-putting
5 undercover
6 free-range
7 incontrovertible
8 unnerved
9 fund-raising
10 bygone
11 accessible
12 peculiarly
13 adaptation
14 locations
15 gratitude
16 humility
17 communally
18 significantly
19 peacefulness
20 indefinable III
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1 2 estimation estimates
2 3 millions of million
3 5 the man man
4 5 has has been
5 9 dated date
6 11 Norway Norwegian
7 15 a sport being a sport
8 17 is are
9 19 accessible inaccessible
10 20 spectra spectrum
IV
1 We have not ruled out the possibility of introducing pay cuts
2 The man finally managed to make a go of solving the problem
3 Let’s pick up Mr Brown’s brains because of his wealth of experience as a gardener
4 Hard-working as he was, he was unable to make ends meet
5 Very much to my disappointment, I was passed over for a part in the school play
6 Julie is so kind as to always lend an ear to my complaints about work
7 But for Jim’s greater speed, John would have won the gold medal
8 Should the situation not change, there is every likelihood (that) I’ll be late
9 Rapid rise in sales resulted from the successful redesigning
of the car
10 If we don’t set out/off about six, we might not get there for the meeting punctually