1. What does the phrase “on cloud nine” mean?

2. Fill in the blank: “If we ______ earlier, we could have caught the bus.”

3. What is the meaning of “once in a blue moon”?

Passage 1

“Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are becoming increasingly popular. These energy sources are sustainable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Governments around the world are investing heavily in renewable energy technologies.”

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

5. Why are renewable energy sources important?

6. What does “sustainable” most likely mean in the passage?

Passage 2

“Alex has been working tirelessly to complete his novel. He spends every evening writing and editing. His dedication is finally paying off, as a publisher has expressed interest in his manuscript.”

7. What is the theme of the passage?

8. What can be inferred about Alex?

9. What does “manuscript” most likely refer to?

10. Fill in the blank: “She _______ go to the library if she finishes her work early.”

11. What does the word “perseverance” most likely mean in the context of hard work?

12. Identify the error: “He don’t likes going to the gym.”

13. Which word fits best: “The new initiative aims to ______ the efficiency of the system.”

14. Fill in the blank: “If she ______ harder, she could have won the competition.”

15. What does the word “collaborate” mean in the context of teamwork?

16. Select the correct conjunction: “She stayed up late ______ she had an important exam the next day.”

17. What is the tone of Passage 2 about Alex?

18. Fill in the blank: “The team worked hard and, ______, they won the championship.”

19. What does “dedication” most likely mean in Passage 2?

20. Correct the sentence: “She didn’t knew about the meeting.”