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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. instruct B. industrial C. duplicate D. junkyard
2. A. hesitate B. establish C. abstract D. research
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. masterpiece B. dominant C. etiquette D. investment
4. A. exhibition B. professional C. theatrical D. adventurous
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. The pottery makers of China were the first ____________ to make porcelain, which is the finest type of
pottery.
A. to learn B. learn C. learning D. to learning
6. Many graffiti ____________ without the permission of the owner of the wall.
A. is writing B. is written C. are written D. are writing
7. The United Nations organises large international conferences, _____________ people meet to discuss
important world issues.
A. that B. which C. where D. When
8. _________ he followed my advice, he would not be unemployed now.
A. Were B. Had C. Should D. Unless
9. Scientists now understand ____________.
A. how to navigate over long distances the birds B. how long distances navigate the birds
C. how birds navigate over long distances D. how to distance the birds from navigating
10. Information from weather satellites is _________ for making weather forecast.
A. valueless B. valuation C. unvalued D. invaluable
11. Scientists are now _________ with crops of buffalo gourds in Mexico and Lebanon.
A. researching B. investigating C. experimenting D. cultivating
12. Thanks to an effective advertising______ in the 1880s, cigarette smoking became widespread.
A. policy B. campaign C. struggle D. promotion
13. Luckily the police decided not to ___________ charges, but let him off with a warning.
A. address B. record C. file D. apply
14. If you can lend me your car today, I will__________ the favour next week.
A. return B. pay C. send D. do
15. Tom doesn’t talk much to his father but he opens___________ his mother.
A. out of B. up to C. out for D. up with
16. My boss is always ____________ at me for unreasonable reasons.
A. putting B. taking C. getting D. talking
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
17. - Foreigner: “_______________”
- Hoa: “Go straight. It's on the comer of Holly and Rose. Next to the library .”
A. Can you take me to the 3D Museum? B. Could you show me the way to the 3D
Museum?
C. I know it’s rude but where’s the 3D Museum? D. Can I get to the 3D Museum by car?
18. - Teacher: “Jenny, you’ve made a good job on the project.” - Jenny: “ ______________ ”
A. Oh. I guess so. B. Never mention it. C. Not really. I didn’t. D. Thank you!
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The proud lady refused to sit at the same table as those who were not as wealthy as her.
A. terrific B. modest C. shy D. conceited
20. The invention of laptop was a great change in computing.
A. transformation B. development C. revolution D. conversion
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. The hotel was incredible with breathtaking view and excellent cuisine.
A. unspoilt B. unimpressive C. unadorned D. untouched
22. Based on the clues found, the police managed to apprehend the suspect a few days after the bank
robbery.
A. question B. release C. capture D. sentence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or 0 to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
23. The doctor recommended him that he try hormone replacement therapy.
24. Our teacher has tried to explain him the problem but he still doesn’t understand
25. I’m not sure my younger brother is enough experienced to be a sales manager
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.
RED NOSE DAY
In 1985 there was a terrible famine in the African country of Sudan. Richard Curtis, a British comedy
writer, and his friend, Alexander Mendis saw the news reports and wanted to make difference. They began a
charity called Comic Relief, (26)_________ charity worker Jane Tewson.
In 1988, the charity had an idea of selling red plastic noses to raise money. It was the (27) __________
success, and selling red noses became a regular part of the Britain’s charity to organise sponsored events.
In 1997, BBC television supported Comic Relief with a whole afternoon and evenings of special TV
programmes, calling it Red Nose Day.
People around Britain organised fundraising events around the same time and sent their money to Red
Nose Day. In (28) __________, the event raised over £27 million for charity.
Since it began, Comic Relief has raised more than £600 million, (29) ___________ the generosity of the
British public and the help of the celebrities who take part. The charity produces books, CDs and other items
to help raise money. In 2001, JK Rowling wrote two books for Comic Relief based (30) _________ famous
Harry Po tter novels, and all the money from the sales went to the charity.
26. A. with the help of B. in assistance by C. in aid of D. by the support with
27. A. large B. huge C. giant D. wide
28. A. together B. whole. C. total D. sum
29. A. as a result B. in consequent C. in effect D. thanks to
30. A. from B. in C. of D. on
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Spiders are not insects! They are actually arachnids - invertebrates (animals without backbones) that
have eight legs and which inject venom. Spiders are found on every continent except Antarctica. There are
over 44,000 known kinds of spiders. Spiders are found in every kind of habitat and are often found in homes!
Spiders are unique among animals in that many spin webs out of silk. The webs trap insects and other
prey to be eaten later. Larger spiders, such as wolf spiders, huntsman, and tarantulas attack prey rather than
spin webs. One spider that was recently discovered even flings itself at prey like a slingshot! Most spiders eat
insects, but tarantulas and larger spiders will eat small lizards and mammals as well.
Many people fear spiders. In fact, a fear of spiders has its own name: Arachnophobia! Most spiders,
however, are totally harmless to humans and are actually beneficial because they eat insect pests. Even the
largest tarantula in existence, the Goliath Bird-eating Tarantula is harmless to humans. A tarantula bite is said
to be about as painful as a bee sting. Some spiders, however, such as the Black Widow Spider, are dangerous
to humans. Bites from these spiders usually require immediate medical attention.
31. Which group of animals do spiders belong to?
A. arachnids B. tarantulas C. insects D. mammals
32. In which place are spiders not found?
A. in deserts B. in Antarctica C. in cold climates D. in homes
33. The word “unique” in the passage can be best replaced by_________.
A. different B. common C. identical D. various
34. According to the passage, some large spider ________.
A. eats mammals rather than insects B. can launch themselves at prey
C. may use slingshots to trap prey D. doesn’t make webs
out of silk
35. Which of the following is mentioned in the third paragraph?
A. spider bites B. the habitats of spiders
C. spider webs D. the diet of spiders
36. The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to ________.
A. arachnophobia B. people who fear spiders C. spiders D. insects
37. Which of the following questions is NOT answered in the passage?
A. How painful is a tarantula bite? B. How large is the
largest spider in the world?
C. Is the Black Widow Spider harmful to humans? D. What is the largest tarantula in existence?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
The most common causes of tsunamis are underwater earthquakes. To understand underwater
earthquakes, you must first understand plate tectonics. The theory of plate tectonics suggests that the
lithosphere, or top layer of the Earth, is made up of a series of huge plates. These plates make up the
continents and seafloor. They rest on an underlying viscous layer called the asthenosphere.
Think of pie cut into eight slices. The pie crust would be the lithosphere and the hot, sticky pie filling
underneath would be the asthenosphere. On the earth, these plates are constantly in motion, moving along
each other at a speed of 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5 cm) per year. The movement occurs most dramatically along
fault lines (where the pie is cut). These motions are capable of producing earthquakes and volcanism, which,
when they occur at the bottom of the ocean, are two possible sources of tsunamis.
When two plates come into contact at a region known as a plate boundary, a heavier plate can slip under
a lighter one. This is called subduction. Underwater subduction often leaves enormous “handprints” in the
form of deep ocean trenches along the seafloor. In some cases of subduction, part of the seafloor connected
to the lighter plate may “snap up” suddenly due to pressure from the sinking plate. This results in an
earthquake. The focus of the earthquake is the point within' the Earth where the rupture first occurs, rock
break and the first seismic waves are generated. The epicenter is the point on the seafloor directly above the
focus.
When this piece of the plate snaps up and sends tons of rock shooting upward with tremendous force,
the energy of that force is transferred to the water. The energy pushes the water upward above normal sea
level. This is birth of a tsunami. The earthquake that generated the December 26, 2004 tsunami in the Indian
Ocean was a 9.0 on the Richter scale - one of the biggest in recorded history.
38. Which of the following best states the topic of this text?
A. The birth of a tsunami B. The magnitude of tsunamis
C. Tsunamis in the Indian Ocean D. Series of huge plate
on earth
39. According to the first paragraph, continents and seafloor are part of_________ .
A. lithosphere B. asthenosphere C. plate tectonics D. huge plates
40. The word “which” in the passage refers to ___________.
A. these motions B. earthquakes and volcanism C. fault lines D.
tsunamis
41. It can be inferred from the passage that the earthquake will never occur when __________.
A. the subduction is evidenced B. seismic waves are generated
C. no fault line of plate tectonics happens D. heavier plates and lighter ones break up
42. The place within the Earth where the first rupture occurs is called_______.
A. the epicenter B. the vocal C. the focus D. the center
43. The word "tremendous" in the passage is closest in meaning to_____.
A. remarkable B. huge C. challenging D. explosive
44. Which of the following natural disasters happening in Indonesia (in the Indian Ocean) is related to the
fault movement of plate tectonics?
A. volcanic eruptions B. soil erosion C. forest fires D. floods
45. The following is mentioned in the passage about tsunamis, EXCEPT that they are __________.
A. predictable following any incidence of earthquakes B. close to the rise of sea levels from the sinking
plate
C. connected to deep ocean trenches along seafloors D. related to strong movements of plate
tectonics
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
46. Although engineers must make use of technology and innovations, these alone are not
enough to pass engineering information.
A. Technology and innovation is essential for engineers; however, there is still more in order to transmit
engineering information.
B. Engineering professionals advise to benefit from technology and advances so that they can pass on their
engineering information.
C. Whatever technology or innovation engineers use, transformation of the engineering information they
possess can never be passed through.
D. Almost all engineers have been interested, in technology and advances in their fields, but they are
generally bad at expressing their engineering information.
47. Unlike a high school education, a university education includes the application of knowledge.
A. While in high schools students have the chance to apply their knowledge, in universities they don’t.
B. High school students lack the opportunity to apply their knowledge that university students have.
C. High school education and university education are similar in that both include the application of
knowledge.
D. A university education is more useful than a high school education since it allows the students to apply
knowledge.
48. Had I realized what you intended to do, I would have backed you up.
A. Even if I had realized what you wanted to do, I wouldn't have supported you.
B. In order to back you up, it is essential that I know what you intend to do.
C. I didn't support you as I had no idea about what your plans were.
D. No sooner did I back you up than I realized what you intended to do.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
49. The team leader allowed members to make important decisions. He fostered their spirit of
commitment.
A. Allowing members to make important decisions, the team leader fostered their spirit of commitment.
B. On the behalf of the team, the leader made important decisions to foster their spirit of commitment.
C. Although the team leader wanted to foster the spirit of commitment among members, he made important
decisions on his own.
D. All members could make important decisions, so that the spirit of commitment would be discouraged.
50. Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman. He also won the Nobel Prize for
literature.
A. Winston Churchill won the Nobel Prize for literature so he was a great politician and statesman.
B. Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature.
C. Winston Churchill was a great politician rather than a statesman although he won the Nobel Prize for
literature.
D. Winning the Nobel Prize for literature, Winston Churchill became a great politician and statesman.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. abrupt B. sustainable C. sultan D. multiracial
2. A. plateau B. punctual C. moisture D. digestion
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. compete B. wrestle C. depart D. diverse
4. A. medalist B. dialect C. organize D. supportive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. For nearly a century since it made its courtroom debut, fingerprint has enjoyed an impeccable reputation
for _______ criminals.
A. calling B. realizing C. identifying D. arresting
6. My uncle left his job because he did not have ____________ of promotion.
A. visions B. prospects C. scenarios D. posts
7. This vase is imitation; in fact it is almost_________ .
A. worth B. worthy C. unworthy D. worthless
8. A good friend will _______ you when you're having problems.
A. stand by B. stand up to C. put up with D. get over
9. She’s got worse since she went to that school. She hasn't improved but gone__________.
A. forwards B. worst C. back D. backwards
10. _________ the efforts of the environmentalists, the bear is no longer in danger of extinction.
A. In view of B. According to C. In spite of D. Thanks to
11. The director decided to with the project although he was in difficulties.
A. give up B. get away C. put up D. go ahead
12. This product has not been tried___________ humans yet.
A. on B. out on C. on for D. out
13. Someone must have taken my keys. I clearly remember _____ them by the window and now they are
nowhere to be seen.
A. to leave B. leaving C. to have left D. to be leaving
14. English is now an effective _________ of international communication.
A. medium B. method C. usage D. skill
15. I think it would be easier to hold the audience's attention if you had a slide show _________ the lecture.
A. side by side B. prior to C. along with D. soon afterwards
16. Maya Angelou's widely acclaimed autobiography, I know why the Caged Bird sings, is a moving and
________ of her childhood in segregated Arkansas.
A. an account that is often humorous B. often humorous as an account
C. often humorous, the account D. often humorous
account
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
17. - "Where’s there a chemist’s, please? ” – “___________”
A. There’s one near Marriot Hotel in Pitch Road. B. Do you think you really need one?
C. No, there is nothing like that near here. D. Yes, of course, there are many around.
18. - “Shall I carry your suitcase? ” – “__________”
A. Of course, you will. B. No, it’s all right, thank you. I can manage.
C. Really? You are too kind. D. Yes, no problem. You’re strong enough.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Trees have to be pruned seasonally or annually to ensure that they continue to bear fruit.
A. planted B. trimmed C. weeded D. harvested
20. Mosquitoes and other parasitic insects can be so bothersome to deer that entire herds have been known
to throw themselves off cliffs to be rid of the incessant attacks.
A. irritating B. excessive C. cumbersome D. detrimental
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. We construct our own style of speaking based on what we’ve heard throughout our lives.
A. build B. desire C. discover D. eliminate
22. The employee’s claim of being out with the flu did not seem very plausible because he returned from sick
leave with a deep tan
A. inattentive B. tactful C. unreasonable D. vulnerable
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
23. He was so irresponsible that he left his work half doing and went outing with his friends.
24. Scientists have found that occasional exposure to bright light can help a person get used to working in the
night shift.
25. All nations may have to make fundamental changes in their economic, and political, the technological
institutions if they are to preserve the environment.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
NEGOTIATION
1. The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with
knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have
not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of
success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts.
2. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It
involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must
understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of
the negotiation.
3. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It
often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multimillion-dollar corporation
that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of
an impersonal purveyor of information and cash, an image that succeeds only in undermining the
negotiation.
4. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm
this stereotypical perception, while subverting the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause
cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator.
Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the
other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time
in it for long term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions
without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator.
5. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of
negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must
put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding.
26. What is the author’s main point in the passage?
A. Negotiation is the process of reaching an agreement.
B. Foreign languages are important for international business.
C. Foreign perceptions of American negotiators are based on stereotypes.
D. American negotiators need to learn more about other cultures.
27. According to the author, what is the purpose of negotiation?
A. To undermine the other negotiator’s position B. To communicate back and forth
C. To reach an agreement D. To understand the culture of the negotiators
28. The pronoun "they" in paragraph 4 refers to__________ .
A. American negotiators B. foreign negotiators C. long-term benefits D. indirect interactions
29. The highlighted sentence in the first paragraph means ___________.
A. Training is not available for Americans who must interact in international negotiations.
B. Foreign businesspersons negotiate less effectively than Americans because of their training.
C. Because their training is not as good, Americans are less successful as negotiators than their international
counterparts.
D. Foreign businesspersons do not like to negotiate with Americans, who are not well-trained.
30. The word ‘undermining’ in the third paragraph means mostly the same as __________.
A. undergoing B. subverting C. accepting D. understanding
31. The American negotiator is described as all of the following EXCEPT __________.
A. willing to invest time in relationships B. perceived by foreign negotiators as wealthy
C. known for direct interaction D. interested in short-term goals
32. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses ___________.
A. traits that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding B. knowledge of foreign languages
C. ways to increase cross-cultural understanding D. relationships between negotiators
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.
Do you know that your place on the family ladder may have certain effects on the sort of person you grow up
to be? You may be the only child, the eldest, youngest or (33) ___________ one; you may be the youngest of
three boys or the eldest girl with a younger brother and sister. All the different combinations of relationships
will have helped to make you the person you are. The number of years between your (34) ___________ and
you also helps to shape your character.
Knowing such details about your best friend or loved one (35) ___________ also tell you about the type of
friend or partner he needs. For example, a boy with a younger sister would normally (36) ___________ much
better With a girl who has an older brother than with a girl who has a younger brother. Similarly, if your
girlfriend is the oldest in her family, she would probably be more than a little domineering.
Fortunately for all of us, family psychology is not totally (37) ___________ _. There are always exceptions to
the rule. Most important of all, we should always judge people according to who they are, not the relatives
they have.
33. A. centre B. average C. focus D. middle
34. A. siblings B. brothers C. sisters D. children
35. A. ought B. need C. could D. should
36. A. put up B. get along C. stand by D. make up
37. A. accurate B. right C. precise D. truthful
Rend the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
1. Almost all living things ultimately get their energy from the sun. In a process called photosynthesis, plants,
algae, and some other organisms capture the sun’s energy and use it to make simple sugars such as
glucose. Most other organisms use these organic molecules as a source of energy. Organic materials
contain a tremendous amount of energy. As food, they fuel our bodies and those of most other creatures.
In such forms as oil, gas, and coal, they heat our homes, run our factories and power our cars.
2. Photosynthesis begins when solar energy is absorbed by chemicals called photosynthetic pigments that are
contained within an organism. The most common, photosynthetic pigment is chlorophyll. The bright green
color characteristic of plants is caused by it. Most algae have additional pigments that may mask the green
chlorophyll. Because of these pigments, algae may be not only green but brown, red, blue or even black.
3. In a series of enzyme-controlled reactions, the solar energy captured by chlorophyll and other pigments is
used to make simple sugars, with carbon dioxide and water as the raw materials. Carbon dioxide is one of
very few carbon-containing molecules not considered to be organic compounds. Photosynthesis then
converts carbon from an inorganic to an organic form. This is called carbon fixation. In this process, the
solar energy that was absorbed by chlorophyll is stored as chemical energy in the form of simple sugars
like glucose. The glucose is then used to make other organic compounds. In addition, photosynthesis
produces oxygen gas. All the oxygen gas on earth, both in the atmosphere we breathe and in the ocean,
was produced by photosynthetic organisms. Photosynthesis constantly replenishes the earth’s oxygen
supply.
4. Organisms that are capable of photosynthesis can obtain all the energy they need from sunlight and do not
need to eat. They are called autotrophs, Plants are the most familiar autotrophs on land. In the ocean,
algae and bacteria are the most important autotrophs. Many organisms cannot produce their own food and
must obtain energy by eating organic matter. These are called heterotrophs.
38. What can be inferred about algae?
A. Green algae are less common than other colors of algae.
B. Algae are photosynthetic organisms.
C. They are ineffective producers of sugars.
D. They are chemically different from other plants.
39. The word “fuel” in the first paragraph is similar in meaning to ___________.
A. give fuel to B. provide nutrients for
C. help to function D. produce organic materials
40. Based on the information in paragraph 3, we can see that glucose ____________.
A. creates enzymes B. is a byproduct of oxygen production
C. enables photosynthesis D. contains carbon
41. Which of the following is true about heterotrophs?
A. They are not reliant on simple sugars for energy.
B. They require more energy than autotrophs.
C. They cannot exist without the presence of autotrophs.
D. They are mostly land-bound organisms.
42. The phrase ''this process” in the third paragraph refers to the process of ________.
A. photosynthesis B. carbon fixation
C. absorbing solar energy D. storing chemical energy
43. It can be inferred from the passage that the author considers solar energy to be ________.
A. essential for every organism on earth B. a perfect solution to the energy problem
C. a permanent and everlasting source of energy D. useless to most bacteria and algae
44. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Plants capture the sun’s energy to make sugars. B. Organic materials contain an amount of
energy.
C. Photosynthesis produces oxygen gas. D. Plants are familiar heterotrophs.
45. From the passage, we can see that __________.
A. Most plants have additional pigments.
B. Oxygen helps the process of photosynthesis.
C. Algae are a kind of simple plants.
D. Autotrophs obtain energy by eating organic matter.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
46. I’ll lay my cards on the table.
A. I’ll have no secrets from you. B. I want to stop playing cards.
C. I’ll be back to the table very soon. D. Let’s continue playing cards.
47. The determination of the football team was to win the championship, by hook or by crook.
A. With determination, the football team won the championship.
B. The football team was determined to win the championship by all means.
C. The football team was resolute in becoming the champion by any possible method.
D. Winning the championship was what the football team wished for.
48. “Would suggest that we should try to get local support for the new motorway.”
A. I suggested they should try to get local support for the new motorway.
B. I wanted to know why we should try to get local support for the new motorway.
C. My suggestion was that we try to get local support for the new motorway.
D. I suggested we should try getting local support for the new motorway.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
49. You didn’t need to wash the sheets: the hotel staff do the cleaning.
A. It’s unsatisfactory that you washed the sheets.
B. It wasn’t necessary to wash the sheets, even though you did.
C. It was necessary to wash the sheets, but you didn’t do it.
D. It was unnecessary to wash the sheets, and you didn’t do it
50. There are plans in the pipeline for a new railway.
A. There are plans for a new railway, but it won’t begin in the foreseeable future.
B. The plans for the new railway are being discussed and prepared in secret.
C. There are plans for a new railway, and the project will be started before long.
D. Plans for a new railway have been passed, but nothing has been done yet.