VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. HEALTH DETECTOR Scientist Hayat Sindi’s device is the sire of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny. But it could (23) _________ millions of lives. In many parts of the world, doctors and nurses work with no (24) _________ or clean water. They have to send health tests to labs and wait weeks for results. But this little piece of paper could change that. It contains tiny holes that are filled with chemicals. These chemicals are able (25) _________ health problems. A person places a single drop of blood on the paper. The chemicals in the paper change (26) _________ the blood and indicate (27) _________ or not the person has an illness. 23. A. build B. keep C. start D. save 24. A. electric B. electrical C. electrician D. electricity 25. A. detect B. detecting C. to detect D. to detecting 26. A. although B. because C. due to D. in spite of 27. A. as if B. either C. neither D. whether IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Lorna: I might retire early. I don’t know. I’m 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends most of his time in the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. I’m definitely going to learn a new language. I hate going abroad and speaking English. Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we’re really excited about that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire, my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay. Sue: Well, Roger and I don’t agree about retiring. I love work and I don’t want to retire! I know I won’t have anything to do. Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I’d love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day. Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time with me. I can’t stand the thought. 28. The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because ________. A. her husband has already retired B. she likes doing gardening C. she hates travelling abroad D. she likes to learn English 29. Which of the following is NOT true about Cass? A. His baby is born the following year. B. He wants his family to live in a big house. C. He wants to retire soon. D. He wants to earn more money. 30. Who does NOT want to retire shortly?