8. Unlike a traditional tent-and-pole campsite, camping à la automobile is more convenient, great for last-minute adventures, and _______ you to pack as heavy or as light as you would like.
(A) allow
(B) allows
(C) allowed
(D) allowing

4. The existing tensions between Eastern and Western churches were only _______ by cultural differences, especially disagreements over language and religious practices. (A) obliterated (B) invalidated (C) perpetuated (D) exacerbated

5. I honestly cannot think of anything at this moment _______ I would love more than owning a reliable, fuel-efficient car for daily commuting. (A) whom (B) that (C) where (D) which

6. Because the weather forecast predicts heavy rain this afternoon, we shall definitely take an umbrella with us _______ we don't get wet during our walk in the park. (A) although (B) because of (C) in case (D) so that

7. Our carefully selected top choices cover all the essentials, _______ that you are fully equipped and prepared for any type of adventurous journey you undertake. (A) ensure (B) ensuring (C) ensured (D) to ensure

9. Which statement is NOT related to communicative language teaching? (A) Native-speaker-like pronunciation is sought. (B) Contextualization is a basic premise. (C) Dialogues center around communicative functions. (D) Fluency and acceptable language is the primary goal.

10. Which type of syllabus includes a compilation of word items (e.g., girl, happily, go away) as well as multi-word expressions and collocational patterns? (A) the grammatical syllabus (B) the lexical syllabus (C) the topic-based syllabus (D) the functional-notional syllabus

11. Within the standard 2W3P model of English instruction, which of the three "P" components is typically not explicitly mentioned? (A) preview (B) presentations (C) practice (D) production

12. Mr. Harmer said, "To make this sound, you close both your lips, and then air comes up from the throat, pushing the lips apart in a small explosion." Which sound is Mr. Harmer trying to model? (A) /p/ (B) /k/ (C) /f/ (D) /I/

13. Which of the following statements is incorrect? (A) In two-syllable nouns and adjectives, the first syllable is usually stressed in words like LOVely. (B) In two-syllable verbs, the stress is on the first syllable like PRESent. (C) In compound nouns we usually stress the first word, e.g., POWerPoint. (D) We do not stress prefixes or suffixes in words like imPOSSible.

14. Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between activities and tasks? (A) Activities are cognitively demanding, while tasks are cognitive simple. (B) Activities provide controlled, guided practice, while tasks encourage production and creative use of language. (C) Activities but not tasks can be personalized according to pupil's interests. (D) Both activities and tasks are contextualized with a real purpose and audience.