FOR BEST STUDENTS What’s wrong? Correctthe portion in parentheses. a. No one (maybe) admitted. b. It is one of the best (high school of) my country. c. That was (my first time to see) Niagara Falls. d. I (didn’t see) him since October. e. I don’t feel well, but this (is no mean) that I am sick. f. I see now (what) different American food is (with) ours. g. I was (amazing) to see the winter sports here. h. The thing that surprised me (it) was the tall buildings. i. My sister lives (another city). j. (the most of) the inhabitants k. the people (whom) were there l. (Almost houses) are made of wood. m. the man (who I used to work in his restaurant) n. She (can speaks) English very well. o. I (hope) I could see it again. p. the (most good) university in my country q. Foreigners are people who (came) from other countries. r. three times (in a day) s. He (said me come) back later. t. I enjoyed (even though the vacation). TOEFL Vocab 1. Red tape is often excruciating. (A) relieving (B) agonizing (C) exciting (D) emulating 2. Pupils are extremely happy and excited when going on an excursion. (A) short trip (B) exploration (C) venture (D) desolation 3. Her exemplary behavior was praised at commencement. (A) outstanding (B) squeamish (C) fastidious (D) carping 4. No one regards exemption from military service as an honor. (A) immunity (B) execution (C) execration (D) excoriation Page 1 5. The chain-smoker exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke. (A) breathed out (B) breathed in (C) inhaled (D) exhausted 6. After a week's nasty weather the sunlight exhilarated almost everybody. (A) disheartened (B) dejected (C) dispirited (D) cheered 7. The evangelist exhorted all sinners in his audience to reform. (A) block (B) urge (C) deter (D) impede 8. He was so mind as to promise help in any exigency. (A) detente (B) entente (C) urgent situation (D) conjecture 9. In New York, the exodus from the hot and stuffy city was particularly noticeable on Friday evenings. (A) influx (B) inflow (C) departure (D) immigration 10. We are sure this letter will exonerate you from blame. (A) absolve (B) entangle (C) equivocate (D) incriminate Definition: All the time; always available; without a break. Example: 1) In New York City, a lot of stores are open 24/7. 2) I had to move because my neighbors played loud dance music 24/7. Page 2 Etymology: Some convenience stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The phrase is used for anything that is always (or nearly always) available. Synonyms: around the clock 2. Yellow Definition: A person who is scared easily; a cowardly individual. Example: 1) Chris didn't surprise me when he ran away from the war zone -- I always knew he was yellow. Synonyms : chicken Page 3 . to see the winter sports here. h. The thing that surprised me (it) was the tall buildings. i. My sister lives (another city). j. (the most of) the inhabitants. 5. The chain-smoker exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke. (A) breathed out (B) breathed in (C) inhaled (D) exhausted 6. After a week's nasty weather the