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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. included b. wanted c. decided d. noticed
2. a. allow b. tomorrow c. slowly d. below

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. biologist b. seriously c. commercial d. identify
4. a. habitat b. different c. industry d. introduce

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. ________ you read, ________ you get.
a. The books more / the knowledge more b. The most books / the most knowledge
c. More and more books / more arid more knowledge d. The more books / the more knowledge
6. Something ________ about global warming or else some types of penguins will perish from the earth.
a. should do b. should be done c. should be doing d. should have done
7. Tom said that he had been to England _______.
a. ten years before b. the years ago c. the following ten years d. the next ten years
8. Many people have law degrees, ________.
a. but some of them do not practice it b. however it is not practiced by all
c. so some are not practicing law d. but not all of them practice law
9. ______ attention we pay to commercials, we cannot avoid being influenced by the constant
repetition of a brand name or image.
a. However littile b. In spite of the c. No matter what d. Only a little
10. He's the only child in his family and so he can hardly enjoy______.
a. brothers b. brother c. brotherhood d. brotherly
11. A ____ is the skin of a large animal such as a cow, horse, or elephant, which can be used for making leather.
a. tooth b. hide c. ivory d. tusk
12. Many wildlife parks have been installed security cameras to guard against _______ who
regularly hunt wild animals illegally.
a. poachers b. conservationists c. environmentalists d. authority
13. These policies ________ in many elderly and disabled people suffering hardship.
a. recalled b. succeeded c. resulted d. resigned
14. He ___ of being a famous journalist, but he is not really keen on learning.
a. daydreams b. prepares c. chooses d. needs
15. Gertrude takes……….her mother; she has blue eyes and fair hair too.
a. in b. up c. after d. down
16. There were so many kinds of cameras………., and I didn't know which to buy.
a. to choose b. choosing from c. chosen d. to choose from

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of

the following exchanges.
17. “I think the project will create employment.” - “....................”
 a. It sure will. b. Yeah, I think so, too.
c. Are you absolutely sure? d. a, b, or c
18. “....................” - ''I am not sure I agree.”
a. Why don't you take an English course overseas?
b. Could you give rre,rrore information about the English course?
c. Learning English in a foreign country is best.
d. It was good of you to introduce this course to me.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may
be unique in the solar system was strengthened.
a. outcome b. continuation c. beginning d. expansion
20. We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
a. monthly payment b. cash and carry c. credit card d. piece by piece

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 International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
a. soak b. permanent c. complicated d. guess
22. In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
a. remake b. empty c. refill d. repeat
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
23. Liquids take the shape of any container which they are placed.
a b c d
24. Winslow Homer, who had no formally training in art, became famous for his paintings of the sea and seacoast.
a b c d
25. All of the mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly among the friendliest to human.
a b c d
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
26. She has always got on well with her colleagues.
a. She has always had poor relationship with her colleagues.
b. She has always been on good terms with her colleagues.
c. Her colleagues have always put up with her.
d. She is trying to establish a good relation ship with her colleagues.
27. That young man is bound to fail in this test.
a. Certainly, that young man will fail in this test.
b. It would be impossible for that young man to fail this test.
c. There is no way that young man can succeed in this test.
d. a and c are correct
28. Not many people attended the meeting.
a. People didn't show up for the meeting.
b. There was a poor turn-out for the meeting.
 c. Too many people turned out at the meeting.
d. Hardly did people come to the meeting.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
29. "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
a. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
b. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
c. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
d. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
30. Thanks to her high grades at university, she is offered the position.
a. If she had not got high grades at university, she would not be offered the position.
b. It was her high grades at university which offer her the position.
c. If she had not got high grades at university, she would not have been offered the position.
d. Without her high grades at university, she is not offered the position.

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.
There are variety of causes that can contribute directly or indirectly (31) _____ the extinction of a species
or group of species. Just as each species is unique, and so is each extinction. The causes for each are varied –
some subtle and complex, others obvious and simple. Most simply, any species that is unable to (32) _____
or reproduce in its environment, and unable to move to a new environment where it can do so, will (33)
_____ out and become extinct. Extinction of a species may come suddenly when a healthy species is wiped
out completely, as when toxic pollution makes its entire. Habitat unlivable; or may occur gradually over
thousands or millions of years, such as when a species gradually loses out in (34) _____ for food to better
adapted competitors.
The question of whether more extinction in the fossil record have been caused by evolution or by
catastrophe is a subject of discussion. When talking about species extinction has been raised, most expert
concern with the (35) _____ of climate change and technological disasters.

31. a. to b. for c. with d. at

32. a. damage b. deforest c. disappear d. survive
33. a. go b. put c. die d. take
34. a. compete b. competition c. competitor d. competitive
35. a. effects b. efforts c. destructions d. punishment

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use
one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more
than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected. The
explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors
are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In
England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the
negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile
phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning
equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He
couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk
on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His
family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree. What is it that makes
mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small
amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but
they say the amount is too small to worry about. As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that
it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your
mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in
emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So
for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
36. According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because ______.
a. they are indispensable in everyday communications b. they make them look more stylish
c. they keep the users alert all the time d. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
37. The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with ______.
a. the mobility of the mind and the body c. the arteries of the brain
b. the smallest units of the brain d. the resident memory
38. The word "means" in the passage most closely means ______.
a. “meanings” b. “expression” c. “method” d. “transmission”
39. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cellphones may ________.
a. damage their users’ emotions c. change their users’ temperament
b. cause some mental malfunction d. change their users’ social behaviours
40. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, ______.
a. suffered serious loss of mental ability c. abandoned his family
b. could no longer think lucidly d. had a problem with memory
41. According to the writer, people should ______.
a. only use mobile phones in urgent cases. c. keep off mobile phones regularly
b. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies d. never use mobile phones in all cases
42. The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.
a. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular” c. “The Way Mobile Phones Work”
b. “Technological Innovations and Their Price” d. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time”

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local
governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to
help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations
instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United
States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed
to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job. Most of the
programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the
programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from
the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest
monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other
assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62,
but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been
concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the
21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically.
Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term
solution is still being debated. In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have
established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps,
certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal
expense and made available to persons on low incomes. Needy Americans can also turn to
sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary
organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among
retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer
work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.
43. New immigrants to the U.S. could seek help from ______.
a. the people who came earlier b. the US government agencies
c. only charity organizations d. volunteer organizations
44. It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S. due to the fast growth of_____.
a. industrialization b. modernization c. urbanization d. population
45. The word “instituted” in the first paragraph mostly means ______.
a. “executed” b. “studied” c. “introduced” d. “enforced”
46. Most of the public assistance programs ______ after the severe economic crisis.
a. were introduced into institutions b. did not become institutionalized
c. functioned fruitfully in institutions d. did not work in institutions
47. That Social Security payments will be a burden comes from the concern that ______.
a. elderly people ask for more money b. the program discourages working people
c. the number of elderly people is growing d. younger people do not want to work
48. Americans on low incomes can seek help from ______.
a. federal government b. government agencies
c. state governments d. non-government agencies
49. Public assistance has become more and more popular due to the ______.
a. young people’s voluntarism only b. volunteer organizations
c. people’s growing commitment to charity d. innovations in the tax system
50. The passage mainly discusses ______.
a. public assistance in America b. immigration into America
c. funding agencies in America d. ways of fund-raising in America
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KEY 02
1. d 11. b 21.b 31. a 41. a
2. a 12. a 22.b 32. d 42. b
3. b 13. c 23. b 33. c 43. a
4. d 14. a 24. b 34. b 44. a
5. d 15. c 25. a 35. a 45. c
6. b 16.d 26.b 36. b 46. b
7. a 17. d 27. d 37. b 47. c
8. d 18. c 28. b 38. c 48. d
9. a 19. c 29. c 39. b 49. c
10.c 20. a 30. a 40. d 50. a