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MOCK TEST
A-Level (ENG)
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BY PMOOKTUTOR
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Short Conversation
Conversation 1
Parents talking after watching their son play in a football match
Man : It was a pity _______(1)_______ our boy that penalty right at the end, wasn’t it?
Woman : Well, I think ________(2)_______, and it would’ve been a bit unfair on the other
team who, let’s face it, played better throughout the game.
Man : I know but ___________(3)__________.
Woman : Perhaps, but it was a shame our David had to be on the losing side.
Man : Right! ________(4)_______. He was the only one of them that put in a decent
performance.

1. A. the ref wasn’t reluctant to give

B. the audiences didn’t approve
C. the judge refused to permit
D. the ref didn’t give

2. A. he decided in favor of our boy

B. if he must
C. he got that right
D. it’s not fair to pick on him

3. A. the new match should be kicked up again

B. he’s still not totally pleased with this
C. a draw might have been a fairer result
D. the result spoke out of turn

4. A. Tell me more
B. I doubt it
C. All is not lost
D. You can say that again
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Conversation 2
Two people talking about a proposed new motorway.
Woman : Most people round here are against the new road, aren’t they?
Man : Well, yeah, ___________(5)_________ an area of outstanding natural beauty and
the view from the village would never be the same again.
Woman : And I imagine it’d be very noisy, too, with lots of vehicles racing along day
and night.
Man : I suppose not. I mean, I think __________(6)_________ and if there is any sound
from it I imagine it’ll be fairly distant.
Woman : Even so the route they’re proposing would mean building over the village
football pitch, wouldn’t it?
Man : To be honest, ___________(7)__________. I’m a rugby player myself.
Woman : Oh, yes. ___________(8)__________. I now know why you are fine with the
construction of a new motorway.

5. A. you can see it on your left in

B. they’re planning along this road in
C. it would go straight through
D. the construction is on the way

6. A. they would have thought otherwise

B. it’d be some way off
C. the road's construction is new down our way
D. the site is definitely in the right

7. A. you've got me there

B. you don’t know where it’s been
C. I’m not bothered about that
D. I couldn’t ask for more

8. A. That totally slipped my mind

B. You were athletics guy since grade 12
C. Easy does it
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D. I've got the munchies

Conversation 3

Lisa : Hi, Maria. It’s Lisa. Listen, I’m not going to be able to have lunch with you
next Thursday. ___________(9)_________ for my new job, and it’s on Thursday
at one o’clock—and it’s in Alexandria. I’m really sorry. Can we make it another
day?
Maria : No problem. How about Friday at 12:30?
Lisa : Oh dear, I can’t do that, either. ___________(10)__________?
Maria : Look, we’re going to have to make it the following week. We’ve both got too
much on our plates right now. _______(11)_______ Thursday, the twenty-fourth,
at one o’clock. OK?
Lisa : Sure, ___________(12)__________. We’ll have a lot to talk about by then!

9. A. I’m off to a flying start

B. The plans we made did away
C. I have to catch on
D. I have to have a physical

10. A. Could you do Wednesday

B. Can you make an appointment
C. Can we skip to next week
D. Could you make it up to me

11. A. Let’s say

B. You don’t say
C. I would take a wild guess
D. We are saying

12. A. you’re so tight in schedule

B. we’re fully booked now
C. it's a date
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D. I’m up for Wednesday meeting

Long Conversation

Amber : Hi, Dennis, ___________(13)__________?

Dennis : Hello, Amber, it's my new e-book reader.
Amber : Let me have a look. It's nice, really elegant looking, but I don't think I could
ever use one.
Dennis : ________(14)________?
Amber : Oh I don't know, it doesn't seem right to me, books shouldn't be read on
small machines like that. I'd never get used to it.
Dennis : It took me some time, I admit. You should try it, Amber. I used to be so
skeptical about new technology. Now, I'd be lost without my little e-book
reader!
Amber : Don't you miss the feel of a real book, the smell of it?
Dennis : _________(15)________. And you know, I saw some place the other day selling a
little bottle of spray that you could spray onto your eBook reader, onto the
back of it. It was called "Real Book Aroma". Can you believe that?
Amber : I can’t believe that! ____________(16)__________ But you do understand what I'm
saying, don't you? There's a romance about real books, the glossy covers, the
blurb on the back, folding over a page to remember where you are, all of
that. Don't you miss that?
Dennis : A lot of people just don't like progress, I guess. I'm sure the first people to see
real books said that stories should be told by storytellers and heard by
attentive listeners around a blazing fire. Things change.
Amber : Well, how does it work? Isn't it like reading a big PDF document on your
laptop? When I have to do that at work, __________(17)_________. I can't
imagine what it would be like to read an entire Jane Austen novel in that way.
Dennis : No, no, it's nothing like that! I thought that it was, but then my cousin, Tim,
showed me his one last year and ___________(18)__________; I had to get one.
There isn't a light on it like a laptop or a cell phone has, so it doesn't tire your
eyes.
Amber : Doesn't that mean you can't read in the dark?
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Dennis : ___________(19)_________, it's like a normal book. You can buy a little light to
clip onto it if you want. They have this special thing called E-ink and on the
screen, look, it's just like words on a page in any book you've got.
Amber : ________________(20)______________.
Dennis : It really isn't! Listen, I'm going out of town for a couple of days. I'll leave this
e-book reader with you. It's got the latest Grisham novel on it, the one you
said you wanted to read. See if you get on with it, if you like it.

13. A. what’s coming off in your hand

B. what’ll it be
C. what have you got there
D. what is it again

14. A. How did it go

B. How come
C. Why aren’t you decisive
D. when will you know

15. A. You bet

B. Quite So
C. Not especially
D. I can’t see it now

16. A. That's so wild!

B. Weariness is inevitable
C. I don’t buy your story
D. That’s so unfair

17. A. I always end up having sore eyes

B. my eyes get tired easily
C. I feel overwhelmed for no reason
D. my laptop won’t turn on
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18. A. he was very determined

B. it had green read paper
C. I was totally sold on it
D. it was a steep price stuff I can afford

19. A. Beats me
B. Not as far as I know
C. Let me look that up for you
D. Indeed

20. A. it’s pretty nice

B. It sounds a bit complicated.
C. It is much more convenient
D. it is high-tech device

Advertisement
Advertisement 1
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21. Which of following statement is NOT true?

A. This product consists of only four ingredients
B. This product can help lessen your intestinal problems
C. The leaflet suggests using tepid water to mix with honey
D. This product does not contain artificial honey

22. Who is most likely the target audience for this advertising?
A. Mook who is always craving sweets
B. View who loves working out and wants to shed some weight
C. Fai who finds it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep
D. Ploy who enjoys meditation in her spare time

23. What is being advertised?

A. Sleep aids
B. Diet pills
C. Dietary supplements
D. Mentholated ointment

Advertisement 2
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24. About how much does three months of offline storage cost for customers who
subscribe by July 30?
A. $59.95
B. $120
C. $180
D. $39.95

25. What is NOT featured in TDM News?

A. Discussions about computer equipment
B. Assessments of new software
C. Technical support questions and answers
D. Job opportunities for computer technicians

26. Which of the following information is NOT provided in the advertisement?

A. Email
B. Telephone number
C. Website
D. Company’s background

Product or Service review

I got my off white Duraflame electric fireplace in November 2023. I have been using it daily
since then and love looking over at its cheerful "fire." The stove puts out good heat, and
accurately reaches whatever temperature I have set it at. (I have checked this by looking at
my wall thermostat.) It can be set as low as 62 and as high as 84.
I have also frequently used it without the heater on - just for the ambiance, the cozy look of
a fire in my corner "fireplace."

I especially love the ambiance of this stove. I know that in warmer weather, I will also enjoy
looking at it, and will use its surface as a display area. It weighs only 35 lbs. and I could
easily move it to other parts of my home if I wanted to. I appreciate that the top of it only
gets warm, not hot.
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Only one hiccup (which doesn't matter to me) - my remote only serves to turn the stove off
and on and adjust the faux flame height; it does not adjust the temperature or the timer.
To change the temperature, which I rarely do, I need to open the door of the fireplace and
manually push the "temperature button." It's easy, and not a big deal for me as I am a
flexible person who has no problem kneeling down.
And, frankly, that's kind of what I feel like doing daily - bowing to this little gem of an
electric fireplace that keeps me warm and provides such a cheerful presence in my home.

Don't be surprised that the legs are heavy plastic. They work just fine. The rest of the stove,
as described, is glass and metal. It comes very well packaged. Screwing in the legs was a
breeze. Have AAA batteries on hand for the remote.

If you want a wonderfully cozy look and a very good little heater at a good price; and if
you can deal with a remote that functions mainly as an on / off button, you may be as
pleased as I am with this little electric fireplace! Word has gotten around my condo building
and now 7 of us own it in different colors. (The red and blue are lovely, rich shades.) We are
all 7 pleased with it!

27. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. The product that the reviewer bought was on sale
B. The reviewer often used this product as a home decoration
C. The product appears to be flawless in the reviewer's opinion
D. This product has a somewhat dark color

28. Which word best describes the review’s feeling toward the product?
A. Scornful
B. Complacent
C. Ambivalent
D. Assertive
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29. What does the reviewer mean when she said “Screwing in the legs was a breeze.”
A. The legs of the stove were not that heavy to lift
B. The reviewer thought that The stove was easy to assemble
C. The legs of the stove were more durable than previously imagined
D. The reviewer was quite annoyed that the legs of stove are made of plastic

30. Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?

A. the reason why the reviewer bought this product
B. How the reviewer contemplated the pros and cons of a product
C. the colour of this product reviewed in the passage
D. the feeling of the reviewer towards this product

31. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?

A. To describe how the product has influenced her
B. To suggest that she was pleased with a worthwhile product.
C. To exemplify what colours are worth purchasing
D. To boast about the new appliance she bought

32. Which word best describes the product?

A. Worthwhile
B. Futile
C. Advanced
D. Antique

News report

Saving energy means saving money. Homeowners and renters know this basic fact, but
they often don't know what kinds of adjustments they can make in their homes and
apartments that will result in savings.

For those willing to spend some time and money to reap long-term energy savings, an
energy audit is the way to go. An energy auditor will come into your home and assess its
energy efficiency. The auditor will pinpoint areas of your home that use the most energy
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and offer solutions to lower your energy use and costs. Trained energy auditors know what
to look for and can locate a variety of flaws that may be resulting in energy inefficiency,
including inadequate insulation, construction flaws, and uneven heat distribution.
There are quicker and less costly measures that can be taken as well. One way to save
money is to replace incandescent lights with fluorescents. This can result in a savings of
more than 50% on your monthly lighting costs.

When it's time to replace old appliances, it's wise to spend a bit more for an energy-efficient
model, and be sure that you are taking advantage of energy-saving settings already on
your current refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, or dryer.

Windows provide another opportunity to cut your energy costs. Caulk old windows that
might be leaky to prevent drafts, and choose double-paned windows if you're building an
addition or replacing old windows.

Most areas of your home or apartment offer opportunities to save energy and money. The
results are significant and are well worth the effort.

33. Which two main organizational schemes can be identified in this passage?
A. Hierarchical order and order by topic
B. Order by topic and cause and effect
C. Hierarchical order and chronological order
D. Chronological order and compare and contrast

34. Which of the following ideas is NOT included in this passage?

A. You can reduce your $130 monthly lighting costs to $65 by using fluorescent
bulbs instead of incandescent.
B. Double-paned windows can cut energy costs.
C. Your local energy company will send an energy auditor at your request.
D. Some appliances have energy-saving settings.

35. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?
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A. There are many things a homeowner or renter can do to save energy and
money.
B. Hiring an energy auditor will save energy and money.
C. Homeowners and renters don't know what they can do to save energy and
money.
D. Replacing windows and light bulbs are well worth the effort and cost.

36. According to the passage, which of the following would an energy auditor NOT do?
A. Check for construction flaws
B. Look for problems with heat distribution
C. Offer solutions to lower your energy costs.
D. Locate a variety of flaws that may result in energy inefficiency and fix them.

37. According the passage, double-paned windows _______________________.

A. are energy efficient
B. should only be used as replacement windows
C. should only be used in new additions to homes
D. will lower your heating costs by 50%

38. The word "pinpoint" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______________.

A. identify
B. invade
C. construct
D. declare
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Visual
Visual 1

Source: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/charted-american-life-expectancy-trends-2023/

39. According to the graph, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The gender gap in life expectancy increases with age, as indicated by the
widening difference in the number of remaining years between men and
women.
B. The gender gap in life expectancy remains constant throughout life, with women
always having six more years of life expectancy than men.
C. The gender gap in life expectancy decreases with age, eventually leading to
a minimal difference in the oldest age group presented.
D. The gender gap in life expectancy is reversed in later years, with men having
a higher life expectancy than women after a certain age.
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40. According to the life expectancy data presented in the graph, how many remaining
years can Hannah, an American 5-year-old girl, expect to live?
A. about 60 years
B. about 75 years
C. about 80 years
D. about 85 years

41. Which of the following might this graph be least useful for?
A. an actuary
B. a geriatrician
C. a financial planner
D. an architecture
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Visual 2

The research findings are based on a survey of 2,949 randomly selected respondents,
consisting of UK employees over the age of 17 who had worked from home during the
Coronavirus lockdown. The margin of sampling error is +/- 2 percentage points, giving a
confidence level of 95%. Where scaling/ranking was not used, all responses were
randomized to minimize bias.

42. According to the graph, what is the accurate range for the true percentage of UK
employees preferring fully-remote work post-Covid-19
a. 25.7% - 27.7%
B. 23.7% - 27.7%
C. 12.9% - 16.9%
D. 13.4% - 17.4%

43. Which work location preference experienced the largest shift and which saw the
smallest alteration from the period before COVID-19 to the preferences after COVID-
19 respectively?
A. Mainly in office, Hybrid
B. Hybrid, Fully remote
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C. Work-from-home, On-site
D. On-site, Home-based work

44. According to the graph, which of the following is TRUE?

A. In-office is likely to dominate with a slight rise in fully-remote preferences
B. While there is still a preference for in-office work, hybrid working can potentially
become a new norm.
C. Hybrid and fully remote preferences have decreased post-pandemic, with a
marked increase in the number of individuals preferring to work mainly in-office.
D. During the period of lockdown and its subsequent easing, the majority of those
surveyed expressed a preference for working from home, followed by a desire to
primarily work in the office.

Article
Article 1
It has long been accepted that the Americas were colonized by a migration of
peoples from Asia slowly traveling across a land bridge called Beringia (now the Bering
Strait between northeastern Asia and Alaska) during the last Ice Age. The land-travel theory
about this migration was that around 11,000-12,000 years ago there was an ice-free
corridor stretching from eastern Beringia to the areas of North America south of the great
northern glaciers. It was this midcontinental corridor between two massive ice sheets-the
Laurentide to the east and the Cordilleran to the west--that enabled the southward
migration. But belief in this ice-free corridor began to crumble when paleoecologist Glen
MacDonald demonstrated that some of the most important radiocarbon dates used to
support the existence of an ice-free corridor were incorrect. He persuasively argued that
such an ice-free corridor did not exist until much later, when the continental ice began its
final retreat.
Support is growing for the alternative theory that people using watercraft, possibly
skin boats, moved southward from Beringia along the Gulf of Alaska and then southward
along the Northwest Coast of North America possibly as early as 16,000 years ago. This
route would have enabled humans to enter southern areas of the Americas prior to the
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melting of the continental glaciers. Until the early 1970s, most archaeologists did not
consider the coast a possible migration route into the Americas because geologists
originally believed that during the last Ice Age the entire Northwest Coast was covered by
glacial ice. It had been assumed that the ice extended westward from the Alaskan/Canadian
mountains to the very edge of the continental shelf--the flat, submerged part of the
continent that extends into the ocean. This would have created a barrier of ice extending
from the Alaska Peninsula, through the Gulf of Alaska and southward along the Northwest
Coast of North America to what is today the state of Washington.
The most influential proponent of the coastal migration route has been Canadian
archaeologist Knut Fladmark. He theorized that with the use of watercraft, people gradually
colonized unglaciated refuges and areas along the continental shelf exposed by the lower
sea level. Fladmark's hypothesis received additional support from the fact that the
greatest diversity in Native American languages occurs along the west coast of the
Americas, suggesting that this region has been settled the longest.
More recent geologic studies documented deglaciation and the existence of ice-free
areas throughout major coastal areas of British Columbia, Canada, by 13,000 years ago.
Research now indicates that sizable areas of southeastern Alaska along the inner
continental shelf were not covered by ice toward the end of the last Ice Age. One study
suggests that except for a 250-mile coastal area between southwestern British Columbia
and Washington State, the Northwest Coast of North America was largely free of ice by
approximately 16,000 years ago. Vast areas along the coast may have been deglaciated
beginning around 16,000 years ago, possibly providing a coastal corridor for the
movement of plants, animals, and humans sometime between 13,000 and 14,000 years
ago.
The coastal hypothesis has gained increasing support in recent years because the
remains of large land animals, such as caribou and brown bears, have been found in
southeastern Alaska dating between 10,000 and 12,500 years ago. This is the time period
in which most scientists formerly believed the area to be inhospitable for humans. It has
been suggested that if the environment were capable of supporting breeding populations
of bears, there would have been enough food resources to support humans. Fladmark and
others believe that the first human colonization of America occurred by boat along the
Northwest Coast during the very late Ice Age, possibly as early as 14,000 years ago. The
most recent geologic evidence indicates that it may have been possible for people to
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colonize ice-free regions along the continental shelf that were still exposed by the lower sea
level between 13,000 and 14,000 years ago.
The coastal hypothesis suggests an economy based on marine mammal hunting,
saltwater fishing, shellfish gathering, and the use of watercraft. Because of the barrier of
ice to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and populated areas to the north, there may
have been a greater impetus for people to move in a southerly direction.

45. The word "persuasively" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____________.

A. aggressively
B. inflexibly
C. convincingly
D. carefully

46. The idea that, before the 1970s, most archaeologists held which of the following views
about the earliest people to reach the Americas?
A. They could not have sailed directly from Beringia to Alaska and then southward
because, it was thought, glacial ice covered the entire coastal region.
B. They were not aware that the climate would continue to become milder.
C. They would have had no interest in migrating southward from Beringia until after
the continental glaciers had begun to melt.
D. They lacked the navigational skills and appropriate boats needed for long-
distance trips.

47. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the
highlighted sentence in Paragraph 3?
A. Because this region has been settled the longest, it also displays the greatest
diversity in Native American languages.
B. Fladmark's hypothesis states that the west coast of the Americas has been settled
longer than any other region.
C. The fact that the greatest diversity of Native American languages occurs along
the west coast of the Americas lends strength to Fladmark's hypothesis.
D. According to Fladmark, Native American languages have survived the longest
along the west coast of the Americas.
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48. The author's purpose in paragraph 4 is to _________________________.

A. indicate that a number of recent geologic studies seem to provide support for the
coastal hypothesis
B. indicate that coastal and inland migrations may have happened simultaneously
C. explain why humans may have reached America's northwest coast before animals
and plants did
D. show that the coastal hypothesis may explain how people first reached Alaska but
it cannot explain how people reached areas like modern British Columbia and
Washington State

49. the discovery of the remains of large land animals supports the coastal hypothesis by
providing evidence that ________________________.
A. humans were changing their hunting techniques to adapt to coastal rather than
inland environments
B. animals had migrated from the inland to the coasts, an indication that a
midcontinental ice-free corridor was actually implausible
C. humans probably would have been able to find enough resources along the
coastal corridor
D. the continental shelf was still exposed by lower sea levels during the period when
the southward migration of people began

50. The word "inhospitable" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______________.

A. not familiar
B. not suitable
C. not dangerous
D. not reachable

51. the most recent geologic research provides support for a first colonization of America
dating as far back as _______________.
A. 16,000 years ago
B. 14,000 years ago
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C. 12,500 years ago

D. 10,000 years ago

52. The word "impetus" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______________.

A. chance
B. protection
C. possibility
D. incentive

Article 2
WATER IN THE DESERT
Rainfall is not completely absent in desert areas, but it is highly variable. An annual
rainfall of four inches is often used to define the limits of a desert. The impact of rainfall
upon the surface water and groundwater resources of the desert is greatly influenced by
landforms. Flats and depressions where water can collect are common features, but they
make up only a small part of the landscape.
Arid lands, surprisingly, contain some of the world's largest river systems, such
as the Murray-Darling in Australia, the Rio Grande in North America, the Indus in Asia, and
the Nile in Africa. These rivers and river systems are known as "exogenous" because their
sources lie outside the arid zone. They are vital for sustaining life in some of the driest
parts of the world. For centuries, the annual floods of the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates, for
example, have brought fertile and water to the inhabitants of their lower valleys. Today,
river discharges are increasingly controlled by human intervention, creating a need for
international river-basin agreements. The filling of the Ataturk and other dams in Turkey
has drastically reduced flows in the Euphrates, with potentially serious consequences for
Syria and Iraq.
The flow of exogenous rivers varies with the season. The desert sections of long
rivers respond several months after rain has fallen outside the desert, so that peak flows
may be in the dry season. This is useful for irrigation, but the high temperatures, low
humidities, and different day lengths of the dry season, compared to the normal growing
season, can present difficulties with some crops.
Regularly flowing rivers and streams that originate within arid lands are known as
"endogenous." These are generally fed by groundwater springs, and many issue from
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limestone massifs, such as the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Basaltic rocks also support
springs, notably at the Jabal Al-Arab on the Jordan-Syria border. Endogenous rivers often
do not reach the sea but drain into inland basins, where the water evaporates or is lost in
the ground. Most desert streambeds are normally dry, but they occasionally receive large
flows of water and sediment.
Deserts contain large amounts of groundwater when compared to the amounts they
hold in surface stores such as lakes and rivers. But only a small fraction of groundwater
enters the hydrological cycle--feeding the flows of streams, maintaining lake levels, and
being recharged (or refilled) through surface flows and rainwater. In recent years,
groundwater has become an increasingly important source of freshwater for desert
dwellers. The United Nations Environment Programme and the World Bank have funded
attempts to survey the groundwater resources of arid lands and to develop appropriate
extraction techniques. Such programs are much needed because in many arid lands there
is only a vague idea of the extent of groundwater resources. It is known, however, that the
distribution of groundwater is uneven, and that much of it lies at great depths.
Groundwater is stored in the pore spaces and joints of rocks and unconsolidated
(unsolidified) sediments or in the openings widened through fractures and weathering. The
water-saturated rock or sediment is known as an "aquifer." Because they are porous,
sedimentary rocks, such as sandstones and conglomerates, are important potential sources
of groundwater. Large quantities of water may also be stored in limestones when joints and
cracks have been enlarged to form cavities. Most limestone and sandstone aquifers are
deep and extensive but may contain groundwaters that are not being recharged. Most
shallow aquifers in sand and gravel deposits produce lower yields, but they can be rapidly
recharged. Some deep aquifers are known as "fossil" waters. The term "fossil" describes
water that has been present for several thousand years. These aquifers became saturated
more than 10,000 years ago and are no longer being recharged.
Water does not remain immobile in an aquifer but can seep out at springs or leak
into other aquifers. The rate of movement may be very slow: in the Indus plain, the
movement of saline (salty) qroundwaters has still not reached equilibrium after 70 years of
being tapped. The mineral content of qroundwater normally increases with the depth, but
even quite shallow aquifers can be highly saline.
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53. The word "drastically" in the passage is closest in meaning to ______________.

A. obviously
B. unfortunately
C. rapidly
D. severely

54. Why does the author mention the Ataturk and other dams in Turkey?
A. To contrast the Euphrates River with other exogenous rivers
B. To illustrate the technological advances in dam building
C. To argue that dams should not be built on the Euphrates River
D. To support the idea that international river-basin agreements are needed

55. Which of the following is true of the Nile River?

A. The Nile's flow in its desert sections is at its lowest during the dry season.
B. The Nile's sources are located in one of the most arid zones of the world.
C. The Nile's annual floods bring fertile silts and water to its lower valley.
D. The Nile's periodic flooding hinders the growth of some crops.

56. The word "dwellers" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______________.

A. settlements
B. farmers
C. tribes
D. inhabitants

57. Paragraph 5 supports all of the following statements about the groundwater in deserts
EXCEPT __________________.
A. The groundwater is consistently found just below the surface.
B. A small part of the groundwater helps maintain lake levels.
C. Most of the groundwater is not recharged through surface water.
D. The groundwater is increasingly used as a source of freshwater.
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58. Which of the following statements about aquifers in deserts is true?

A. Water from limestone and sandstone aquifers is generally better to drink than
water from sand and gravel aquifers.
B. Sand and gravel aquifers tend to contain less groundwater than limestone or
sandstone aquifers.
C. Groundwater in deep aquifers is more likely to be recharged than groundwater in
shallow aquifers.
D. Sedimentary rocks, because they are porous, are not capable of storing large
groundwater.

59. The aquifers called "fossil" waters _____________________.

A. contain fossils that are thousands of years old
B. took more than 10,000 years to become saturated with water
C. have not gained or lost any water for thousands of years
D. have been collecting water for the past 10,000 years

60. The word "immobile" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____________.

A. enclosed
B. permanent
C. motionless
D. intact

Text completion
Text completion 1
After a decade of pop culture icon status and a final season that lasted multiple
seasons in and of ______(61)______, the Attack on Titan anime has officially come to an end.
Based on the best-selling manga by Hajime Isayama, the influential series _______(62)______
Eren Yeager and the citizens of a walled-off society who live in fear of man-eating giants
known as Titans. As the series ________(63)_______, they manage to fight back against the
Titans only to discover a horrifying truth about their origins. Since the anime premiered in
2013, it has received widespread critical acclaim in both Japan and ________(64)________ for
its animation, storytelling, and ambitious themes. Because of its global popularity and
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________(65)_______, Attack on Titan has been largely credited for bringing Japanese
animation into mainstream culture.

61. A. themselves
B. them
C. it
D. itself

62. A. was followed by

B. following
C. follows
D. followed by

63. A. are progressed

B. progresses
C. progressed
D. had progressed

64. A. nationality
B. national
C. internationally
D. international

65. A. tendency
B. concession
C. appeal
D. inspection

Text completion 2
According to a recent online survey by Credit Karma, a personal finance platform,
nearly one-third of Gen Z adults _____(66)_____ with their parents or other relatives and
plan to stay there. Many find themselves so mired ______(67)_____ day-to-day monetary
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concerns, from the relentless crush of student debt to the swelling costs of everything,
_____(68)____ they feel unable to consider what they want for themselves long term. That
paralysis is often ______(69)_____ by mounting climate anxiety and the slog of a multiyear
pandemic that has left many young people mourning family and friends, or smaller losses
________(70)_______ a conventional college experience or the traditions of starting a first job.

66. A. living
B. are living
C. had lived
D. will live

67. A. in
B. with
C. by
D. to

68. A. of which
B. whose
C. that
D. whom

69. A. envisaged
B. deterrented
C. articulated
D. exacerbated

70. A. like
B. due to
C. despite
D. because
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Text completion 3
Walmart, Costco and ______(71)_____ large American retailers have halted sales of
Chaokoh coconut milk, a Thai brand, but HelloFresh has pledged to stop using coconut milk
from Thailand entirely. The announcement, earlier reported by Axios, comes after People
for the Ethical Treatment of Animals published a report in November claiming monkeys
_______(72)_______ abused at dozens of coconut retrieval operations that it said its
investigators had visited in nine provinces in Thailand. PETA ________(73)________ that
monkeys in Thailand are forced to climb tall trees for hours and to pick coconuts that will
be used to make products such as coconut milk, flour and oil. PETA also claims that young
monkeys are taken from their families to support the harvest. Abducting wild animals
________(74)_______ illegal in Thailand. The Thai government did not immediately respond to
a request for comment on Tuesday. In the report, PETA said that two of HelloFresh’s
suppliers in Thailand relied on the labor of ________(75)_______ monkeys.

71. A. another
B. the other
C. other
D. others

72. A. who were

B. that were being
C. being
D. were being

73. A. has long claimed

B. has claimed long
C. long has claimed
D. has been long claimed

74. A. has
B. is
C. are
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D. have

75. A. qualified
B. perplexed
C. exploited
D. recollected

Paragraph organization

76. A. Christians pray and give thanks to God

B. but many non-Christian Americans celebrate Thanksgiving too.
C. Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays in the United States and
Canada.
D. Unlike many other American holidays, Thanksgiving isn’t about gifts, fireworks
shows, or games
E. it’s about being with family, and giving thanks and celebrating your blessings.

A. A-E-B-D-C
B. C-A-D-B-E
C. A-C-B-E-D
D. C-D-E-A-B

77. A. Not only is flying the safest mode of transport, but it is also the fastest.
B. Moreover, Airplanes are also quite comfortable and often offer in-flight
entertainment
C. Many people are afraid of flying in airplanes, but they shouldn’t be for many
reasons.
D. So we can conclude that flying is actually one of the best and safest ways to
travel.
E. According to research by Harvard University, Your odds of being in an accident
during a flight is one in 1.2 million
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A. E-C-A-B-D
B. C-E-A-B-D
C. E-C-A-B-D
D. C-E-B-D-A

78. A. because the ancient Greek god Eros, the son of Aphrodite the goddess of love,
once was depicted as a young man
B. However, Cupid was not always represented as an infant.
C. Cupid appears to be a chubby baby with wings, also known as a cherub, who
carries a bow and arrow.
D. Cupid is a common sight on Valentine’s Day.
E. Being hit with an arrow from Cupid’s bow represents the act of falling in love.

A. C-E-A-B-D
B. D-E-C-B-A
C. A-B-C-D-E
D. C-D-E-A-B

79. A. People should seek professional help.

B. These episodes usually pass after a while
C. Otherwise, people can take several steps to boost their mood, such as exercising
more or keeping a gratitude journal.
D. But if symptoms linger or begin to interfere with daily life
E. Everyone goes through periods when they feel low, lethargic, or stressed.

A. E-D-B-C-A
B. E-B-A-D-C
C. E-D-A-C-B
D. E-B-D-A-C

80. A. After a little thought, the crow came up with an idea.

B. One day, a crow was very thirsty and found a pitcher with little water in it.
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C. He happily drank the water and flew away.

D. It picked up a few stones one at a time and put them in the pitcher, until the
water came up.
E. It couldn’t reach the water with its beak.

A. B-D-A-C-E
B. B-A-E-D-C
C. B-E-A-D-C
D. B-C-D-A-E
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MOCK TEST
A-Level (ENG)
แจกฟรีพร้อมเฉลยพอสังเขป

BY PMOOKTUTOR
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Short Conversation
Conversation 1
Parents talking after watching their son play in a football match
Man : It was a pity _______(1)_______ our boy that penalty right at the end, wasn’t it?
Woman : Well, I think ________(2)_______, and it would’ve been a bit unfair on the other
team who, let’s face it, played better throughout the game.
Man : I know but ___________(3)__________.
Woman : Perhaps, but it was a shame our David had to be on the losing side.
Man : Right! ________(4)_______. He was the only one of them that put in a decent
performance.

1. A. the ref wasn’t reluctant to give

B. the audiences didn’t approve
C. the judge refused to permit
D. the ref didn’t give

2. A. he decided in favor of our boy

B. if he must
C. he got that right
D. it’s not fair to pick on him

3. A. the new match should be kicked up again

B. he’s still not totally pleased with this
C. a draw might have been a fairer result
D. the result spoke out of turn

4. A. Tell me more
B. I doubt it
C. All is not lost
D. You can say that again
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Conversation 2
Two people talking about a proposed new motorway.
Woman : Most people round here are against the new road, aren’t they?
Man : Well, yeah, ___________(5)_________ an area of outstanding natural beauty and
the view from the village would never be the same again.
Woman : And I imagine it’d be very noisy, too, with lots of vehicles racing along day
and night.
Man : I suppose not. I mean, I think __________(6)_________ and if there is any sound
from it I imagine it’ll be fairly distant.
Woman : Even so the route they’re proposing would mean building over the village
football pitch, wouldn’t it?
Man : To be honest, ___________(7)__________. I’m a rugby player myself.
Woman : Oh, yes. ___________(8)__________. I now know why you are fine with the
construction of a new motorway.

5. A. you can see it on your left in

B. they’re planning along this road in
C. it would go straight through
D. the construction is on the way

6. A. they would have thought otherwise

B. it’d be some way off
C. the road's construction is new down our way
D. the site is definitely in the right

7. A. you've got me there

B. you don’t know where it’s been
C. I’m not bothered about that
D. I couldn’t ask for more

8. A. That totally slipped my mind

B. You were athletics guy since grade 12
C. Easy does it
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D. I've got the munchies

Conversation 3

Lisa : Hi, Maria. It’s Lisa. Listen, I’m not going to be able to have lunch with you
next Thursday. ___________(9)_________ for my new job, and it’s on Thursday
at one o’clock—and it’s in Alexandria. I’m really sorry. Can we make it another
day?
Maria : No problem. How about Friday at 12:30?
Lisa : Oh dear, I can’t do that, either. ___________(10)__________?
Maria : Look, we’re going to have to make it the following week. We’ve both got too
much on our plates right now. _______(11)_______ Thursday, the twenty-fourth,
at one o’clock. OK?
Lisa : Sure, ___________(12)__________. We’ll have a lot to talk about by then!

9. A. I’m off to a flying start

B. The plans we made did away
C. I have to catch on
D. I have to have a physical

10. A. Could you do Wednesday

B. Can you make an appointment
C. Can we skip to next week
D. Could you make it up to me

11. A. Let’s say

B. You don’t say
C. I would take a wild guess
D. We are saying

12. A. you’re so tight in schedule

B. we’re fully booked now
C. it's a date
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D. I’m up for Wednesday meeting

Long Conversation

Amber : Hi, Dennis, ___________(13)__________?

Dennis : Hello, Amber, it's my new e-book reader.
Amber : Let me have a look. It's nice, really elegant looking, but I don't think I could
ever use one.
Dennis : ________(14)________?
Amber : Oh I don't know, it doesn't seem right to me, books shouldn't be read on
small machines like that. I'd never get used to it.
Dennis : It took me some time, I admit. You should try it, Amber. I used to be so
skeptical about new technology. Now, I'd be lost without my little e-book
reader!
Amber : Don't you miss the feel of a real book, the smell of it?
Dennis : _________(15)________. And you know, I saw some place the other day selling a
little bottle of spray that you could spray onto your eBook reader, onto the
back of it. It was called "Real Book Aroma". Can you believe that?
Amber : I can’t believe that! ____________(16)__________ But you do understand what I'm
saying, don't you? There's a romance about real books, the glossy covers, the
blurb on the back, folding over a page to remember where you are, all of
that. Don't you miss that?
Dennis : A lot of people just don't like progress, I guess. I'm sure the first people to see
real books said that stories should be told by storytellers and heard by
attentive listeners around a blazing fire. Things change.
Amber : Well, how does it work? Isn't it like reading a big PDF document on your
laptop? When I have to do that at work, __________(17)_________. I can't
imagine what it would be like to read an entire Jane Austen novel in that way.
Dennis : No, no, it's nothing like that! I thought that it was, but then my cousin, Tim,
showed me his one last year and ___________(18)__________; I had to get one.
There isn't a light on it like a laptop or a cell phone has, so it doesn't tire your
eyes.
Amber : Doesn't that mean you can't read in the dark?
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Dennis : ___________(19)_________, it's like a normal book. You can buy a little light to
clip onto it if you want. They have this special thing called E-ink and on the
screen, look, it's just like words on a page in any book you've got.
Amber : ________________(20)______________.
Dennis : It really isn't! Listen, I'm going out of town for a couple of days. I'll leave this
e-book reader with you. It's got the latest Grisham novel on it, the one you
said you wanted to read. See if you get on with it, if you like it.

13. A. what’s coming off in your hand

B. what’ll it be
C. what have you got there
D. what is it again

14. A. How did it go

B. How come
C. Why aren’t you decisive
D. when will you know

15. A. You bet

B. Quite So
C. Not especially
D. I can’t see it now

16. A. That's so wild!

B. Weariness is inevitable
C. I don’t buy your story
D. That’s so unfair

17. A. I always end up having sore eyes

B. my eyes get tired easily
C. I feel overwhelmed for no reason
D. my laptop won’t turn on
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18. A. he was very determined

B. it had green read paper
C. I was totally sold on it
D. it was a steep price stuff I can afford

19. A. Beats me
B. Not as far as I know
C. Let me look that up for you
D. Indeed

20. A. it’s pretty nice

B. It sounds a bit complicated.
C. It is much more convenient
D. it is high-tech device

Advertisement
Advertisement 1
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21. Which of following statement is NOT true?

A. This product consists of only four ingredients
B. This product can help lessen your intestinal problems
C. The leaflet suggests using tepid water to mix with honey
D. This product does not contain artificial honey

22. Who is most likely the target audience for this advertising?
A. Mook who is always craving sweets
B. View who loves working out and wants to shed some weight
C. Fai who finds it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep
D. Ploy who enjoys meditation in her spare time

23. What is being advertised?

A. Sleep aids
B. Diet pills
C. Dietary supplements
D. Mentholated ointment

Advertisement 2
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24. About how much does three months of offline storage cost for customers who
subscribe by July 30?
A. $59.95
B. $120
C. $180
D. $39.95

25. What is NOT featured in TDM News?

A. Discussions about computer equipment
B. Assessments of new software
C. Technical support questions and answers
D. Job opportunities for computer technicians

26. Which of the following information is NOT provided in the advertisement?

A. Email
B. Telephone number
C. Website
D. Company’s background

Product or Service review

I got my off white Duraflame electric fireplace in November 2023. I have been using it daily
since then and love looking over at its cheerful "fire." The stove puts out good heat, and
accurately reaches whatever temperature I have set it at. (I have checked this by looking at
my wall thermostat.) It can be set as low as 62 and as high as 84.
I have also frequently used it without the heater on - just for the ambiance, the cozy look of
a fire in my corner "fireplace."

I especially love the ambiance of this stove. I know that in warmer weather, I will also enjoy
looking at it, and will use its surface as a display area. It weighs only 35 lbs. and I could
easily move it to other parts of my home if I wanted to. I appreciate that the top of it only
gets warm, not hot.
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Only one hiccup (which doesn't matter to me) - my remote only serves to turn the stove off
and on and adjust the faux flame height; it does not adjust the temperature or the timer.
To change the temperature, which I rarely do, I need to open the door of the fireplace and
manually push the "temperature button." It's easy, and not a big deal for me as I am a
flexible person who has no problem kneeling down.
And, frankly, that's kind of what I feel like doing daily - bowing to this little gem of an
electric fireplace that keeps me warm and provides such a cheerful presence in my home.

Don't be surprised that the legs are heavy plastic. They work just fine. The rest of the stove,
as described, is glass and metal. It comes very well packaged. Screwing in the legs was a
breeze. Have AAA batteries on hand for the remote.

If you want a wonderfully cozy look and a very good little heater at a good price; and if
you can deal with a remote that functions mainly as an on / off button, you may be as
pleased as I am with this little electric fireplace! Word has gotten around my condo building
and now 7 of us own it in different colors. (The red and blue are lovely, rich shades.) We are
all 7 pleased with it!

27. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. The product that the reviewer bought was on sale
B. The reviewer often used this product as a home decoration
C. The product appears to be flawless in the reviewer's opinion
D. This product has a somewhat dark color

28. Which word best describes the review’s feeling toward the product?
A. Scornful
B. Complacent
C. Ambivalent
D. Assertive
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29. What does the reviewer mean when she said “Screwing in the legs was a breeze.”
A. The legs of the stove were not that heavy to lift
B. The reviewer thought that The stove was easy to assemble
C. The legs of the stove were more durable than previously imagined
D. The reviewer was quite annoyed that the legs of stove are made of plastic

30. Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?

A. the reason why the reviewer bought this product
B. How the reviewer contemplated the pros and cons of a product
C. the colour of this product reviewed in the passage
D. the feeling of the reviewer towards this product

31. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?

A. To describe how the product has influenced her
B. To suggest that she was pleased with a worthwhile product.
C. To exemplify what colours are worth purchasing
D. To boast about the new appliance she bought

32. Which word best describes the product?

A. Worthwhile
B. Futile
C. Advanced
D. Antique

News report

Saving energy means saving money. Homeowners and renters know this basic fact, but
they often don't know what kinds of adjustments they can make in their homes and
apartments that will result in savings.

For those willing to spend some time and money to reap long-term energy savings, an
energy audit is the way to go. An energy auditor will come into your home and assess its
energy efficiency. The auditor will pinpoint areas of your home that use the most energy
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and offer solutions to lower your energy use and costs. Trained energy auditors know what
to look for and can locate a variety of flaws that may be resulting in energy inefficiency,
including inadequate insulation, construction flaws, and uneven heat distribution.
There are quicker and less costly measures that can be taken as well. One way to save
money is to replace incandescent lights with fluorescents. This can result in a savings of
more than 50% on your monthly lighting costs.

When it's time to replace old appliances, it's wise to spend a bit more for an energy-efficient
model, and be sure that you are taking advantage of energy-saving settings already on
your current refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, or dryer.

Windows provide another opportunity to cut your energy costs. Caulk old windows that
might be leaky to prevent drafts, and choose double-paned windows if you're building an
addition or replacing old windows.

Most areas of your home or apartment offer opportunities to save energy and money. The
results are significant and are well worth the effort.

33. Which two main organizational schemes can be identified in this passage?
A. Hierarchical order and order by topic
B. Order by topic and cause and effect
C. Hierarchical order and chronological order
D. Chronological order and compare and contrast

34. Which of the following ideas is NOT included in this passage?

A. You can reduce your $130 monthly lighting costs to $65 by using fluorescent
bulbs instead of incandescent.
B. Double-paned windows can cut energy costs.
C. Your local energy company will send an energy auditor at your request.
D. Some appliances have energy-saving settings.

35. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?
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A. There are many things a homeowner or renter can do to save energy and
money.
B. Hiring an energy auditor will save energy and money.
C. Homeowners and renters don't know what they can do to save energy and
money.
D. Replacing windows and light bulbs are well worth the effort and cost.

36. According to the passage, which of the following would an energy auditor NOT do?
A. Check for construction flaws
B. Look for problems with heat distribution
C. Offer solutions to lower your energy costs.
D. Locate a variety of flaws that may result in energy inefficiency and fix them.

37. According the passage, double-paned windows _______________________.

A. are energy efficient
B. should only be used as replacement windows
C. should only be used in new additions to homes
D. will lower your heating costs by 50%

38. The word "pinpoint" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______________.

A. identify
B. invade
C. construct
D. declare
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Visual
Visual 1

Source: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/charted-american-life-expectancy-trends-2023/

39. According to the graph, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The gender gap in life expectancy increases with age, as indicated by the
widening difference in the number of remaining years between men and
women.
B. The gender gap in life expectancy remains constant throughout life, with women
always having six more years of life expectancy than men.
C. The gender gap in life expectancy decreases with age, eventually leading to
a minimal difference in the oldest age group presented.
D. The gender gap in life expectancy is reversed in later years, with men having
a higher life expectancy than women after a certain age.
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40. According to the life expectancy data presented in the graph, how many remaining
years can Hannah, an American 5-year-old girl, expect to live?
A. about 60 years
B. about 75 years
C. about 80 years
D. about 85 years

41. Which of the following might this graph be least useful for?
A. an actuary
B. a geriatrician
C. a financial planner
D. an architecture
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Visual 2

The research findings are based on a survey of 2,949 randomly selected respondents,
consisting of UK employees over the age of 17 who had worked from home during the
Coronavirus lockdown. The margin of sampling error is +/- 2 percentage points, giving a
confidence level of 95%. Where scaling/ranking was not used, all responses were
randomized to minimize bias.

42. According to the graph, what is the accurate range for the true percentage of UK
employees preferring fully-remote work post-Covid-19
a. 25.7% - 27.7%
B. 23.7% - 27.7%
C. 12.9% - 16.9%
D. 13.4% - 17.4%

43. Which work location preference experienced the largest shift and which saw the
smallest alteration from the period before COVID-19 to the preferences after COVID-
19 respectively?
A. Mainly in office, Hybrid
B. Hybrid, Fully remote
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C. Work-from-home, On-site
D. On-site, Home-based work

44. According to the graph, which of the following is TRUE?

A. In-office is likely to dominate with a slight rise in fully-remote preferences
B. While there is still a preference for in-office work, hybrid working can potentially
become a new norm.
C. Hybrid and fully remote preferences have decreased post-pandemic, with a
marked increase in the number of individuals preferring to work mainly in-office.
D. During the period of lockdown and its subsequent easing, the majority of those
surveyed expressed a preference for working from home, followed by a desire to
primarily work in the office.

Article
Article 1
It has long been accepted that the Americas were colonized by a migration of
peoples from Asia slowly traveling across a land bridge called Beringia (now the Bering
Strait between northeastern Asia and Alaska) during the last Ice Age. The land-travel theory
about this migration was that around 11,000-12,000 years ago there was an ice-free
corridor stretching from eastern Beringia to the areas of North America south of the great
northern glaciers. It was this midcontinental corridor between two massive ice sheets-the
Laurentide to the east and the Cordilleran to the west--that enabled the southward
migration. But belief in this ice-free corridor began to crumble when paleoecologist Glen
MacDonald demonstrated that some of the most important radiocarbon dates used to
support the existence of an ice-free corridor were incorrect. He persuasively argued that
such an ice-free corridor did not exist until much later, when the continental ice began its
final retreat.
Support is growing for the alternative theory that people using watercraft, possibly
skin boats, moved southward from Beringia along the Gulf of Alaska and then southward
along the Northwest Coast of North America possibly as early as 16,000 years ago. This
route would have enabled humans to enter southern areas of the Americas prior to the
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melting of the continental glaciers. Until the early 1970s, most archaeologists did not
consider the coast a possible migration route into the Americas because geologists
originally believed that during the last Ice Age the entire Northwest Coast was covered by
glacial ice. It had been assumed that the ice extended westward from the Alaskan/Canadian
mountains to the very edge of the continental shelf--the flat, submerged part of the
continent that extends into the ocean. This would have created a barrier of ice extending
from the Alaska Peninsula, through the Gulf of Alaska and southward along the Northwest
Coast of North America to what is today the state of Washington.
The most influential proponent of the coastal migration route has been Canadian
archaeologist Knut Fladmark. He theorized that with the use of watercraft, people gradually
colonized unglaciated refuges and areas along the continental shelf exposed by the lower
sea level. Fladmark's hypothesis received additional support from the fact that the
greatest diversity in Native American languages occurs along the west coast of the
Americas, suggesting that this region has been settled the longest.
More recent geologic studies documented deglaciation and the existence of ice-free
areas throughout major coastal areas of British Columbia, Canada, by 13,000 years ago.
Research now indicates that sizable areas of southeastern Alaska along the inner
continental shelf were not covered by ice toward the end of the last Ice Age. One study
suggests that except for a 250-mile coastal area between southwestern British Columbia
and Washington State, the Northwest Coast of North America was largely free of ice by
approximately 16,000 years ago. Vast areas along the coast may have been deglaciated
beginning around 16,000 years ago, possibly providing a coastal corridor for the
movement of plants, animals, and humans sometime between 13,000 and 14,000 years
ago.
The coastal hypothesis has gained increasing support in recent years because the
remains of large land animals, such as caribou and brown bears, have been found in
southeastern Alaska dating between 10,000 and 12,500 years ago. This is the time period
in which most scientists formerly believed the area to be inhospitable for humans. It has
been suggested that if the environment were capable of supporting breeding populations
of bears, there would have been enough food resources to support humans. Fladmark and
others believe that the first human colonization of America occurred by boat along the
Northwest Coast during the very late Ice Age, possibly as early as 14,000 years ago. The
most recent geologic evidence indicates that it may have been possible for people to
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colonize ice-free regions along the continental shelf that were still exposed by the lower sea
level between 13,000 and 14,000 years ago.
The coastal hypothesis suggests an economy based on marine mammal hunting,
saltwater fishing, shellfish gathering, and the use of watercraft. Because of the barrier of
ice to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and populated areas to the north, there may
have been a greater impetus for people to move in a southerly direction.

45. The word "persuasively" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____________.

A. aggressively
B. inflexibly
C. convincingly
D. carefully

46. The idea that, before the 1970s, most archaeologists held which of the following views
about the earliest people to reach the Americas?
A. They could not have sailed directly from Beringia to Alaska and then southward
because, it was thought, glacial ice covered the entire coastal region.
B. They were not aware that the climate would continue to become milder.
C. They would have had no interest in migrating southward from Beringia until after
the continental glaciers had begun to melt.
D. They lacked the navigational skills and appropriate boats needed for long-
distance trips.

47. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the
highlighted sentence in Paragraph 3?
A. Because this region has been settled the longest, it also displays the greatest
diversity in Native American languages.
B. Fladmark's hypothesis states that the west coast of the Americas has been settled
longer than any other region.
C. The fact that the greatest diversity of Native American languages occurs along
the west coast of the Americas lends strength to Fladmark's hypothesis.
D. According to Fladmark, Native American languages have survived the longest
along the west coast of the Americas.
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48. The author's purpose in paragraph 4 is to _________________________.

A. indicate that a number of recent geologic studies seem to provide support for the
coastal hypothesis
B. indicate that coastal and inland migrations may have happened simultaneously
C. explain why humans may have reached America's northwest coast before animals
and plants did
D. show that the coastal hypothesis may explain how people first reached Alaska but
it cannot explain how people reached areas like modern British Columbia and
Washington State

49. the discovery of the remains of large land animals supports the coastal hypothesis by
providing evidence that ________________________.
A. humans were changing their hunting techniques to adapt to coastal rather than
inland environments
B. animals had migrated from the inland to the coasts, an indication that a
midcontinental ice-free corridor was actually implausible
C. humans probably would have been able to find enough resources along the
coastal corridor
D. the continental shelf was still exposed by lower sea levels during the period when
the southward migration of people began

50. The word "inhospitable" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______________.

A. not familiar
B. not suitable
C. not dangerous
D. not reachable

51. the most recent geologic research provides support for a first colonization of America
dating as far back as _______________.
A. 16,000 years ago
B. 14,000 years ago
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C. 12,500 years ago

D. 10,000 years ago

52. The word "impetus" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______________.

A. chance
B. protection
C. possibility
D. incentive

Article 2
WATER IN THE DESERT
Rainfall is not completely absent in desert areas, but it is highly variable. An annual
rainfall of four inches is often used to define the limits of a desert. The impact of rainfall
upon the surface water and groundwater resources of the desert is greatly influenced by
landforms. Flats and depressions where water can collect are common features, but they
make up only a small part of the landscape.
Arid lands, surprisingly, contain some of the world's largest river systems, such
as the Murray-Darling in Australia, the Rio Grande in North America, the Indus in Asia, and
the Nile in Africa. These rivers and river systems are known as "exogenous" because their
sources lie outside the arid zone. They are vital for sustaining life in some of the driest
parts of the world. For centuries, the annual floods of the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates, for
example, have brought fertile and water to the inhabitants of their lower valleys. Today,
river discharges are increasingly controlled by human intervention, creating a need for
international river-basin agreements. The filling of the Ataturk and other dams in Turkey
has drastically reduced flows in the Euphrates, with potentially serious consequences for
Syria and Iraq.
The flow of exogenous rivers varies with the season. The desert sections of long
rivers respond several months after rain has fallen outside the desert, so that peak flows
may be in the dry season. This is useful for irrigation, but the high temperatures, low
humidities, and different day lengths of the dry season, compared to the normal growing
season, can present difficulties with some crops.
Regularly flowing rivers and streams that originate within arid lands are known as
"endogenous." These are generally fed by groundwater springs, and many issue from
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limestone massifs, such as the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Basaltic rocks also support
springs, notably at the Jabal Al-Arab on the Jordan-Syria border. Endogenous rivers often
do not reach the sea but drain into inland basins, where the water evaporates or is lost in
the ground. Most desert streambeds are normally dry, but they occasionally receive large
flows of water and sediment.
Deserts contain large amounts of groundwater when compared to the amounts they
hold in surface stores such as lakes and rivers. But only a small fraction of groundwater
enters the hydrological cycle--feeding the flows of streams, maintaining lake levels, and
being recharged (or refilled) through surface flows and rainwater. In recent years,
groundwater has become an increasingly important source of freshwater for desert
dwellers. The United Nations Environment Programme and the World Bank have funded
attempts to survey the groundwater resources of arid lands and to develop appropriate
extraction techniques. Such programs are much needed because in many arid lands there
is only a vague idea of the extent of groundwater resources. It is known, however, that the
distribution of groundwater is uneven, and that much of it lies at great depths.
Groundwater is stored in the pore spaces and joints of rocks and unconsolidated
(unsolidified) sediments or in the openings widened through fractures and weathering. The
water-saturated rock or sediment is known as an "aquifer." Because they are porous,
sedimentary rocks, such as sandstones and conglomerates, are important potential sources
of groundwater. Large quantities of water may also be stored in limestones when joints and
cracks have been enlarged to form cavities. Most limestone and sandstone aquifers are
deep and extensive but may contain groundwaters that are not being recharged. Most
shallow aquifers in sand and gravel deposits produce lower yields, but they can be rapidly
recharged. Some deep aquifers are known as "fossil" waters. The term "fossil" describes
water that has been present for several thousand years. These aquifers became saturated
more than 10,000 years ago and are no longer being recharged.
Water does not remain immobile in an aquifer but can seep out at springs or leak
into other aquifers. The rate of movement may be very slow: in the Indus plain, the
movement of saline (salty) qroundwaters has still not reached equilibrium after 70 years of
being tapped. The mineral content of qroundwater normally increases with the depth, but
even quite shallow aquifers can be highly saline.
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53. The word "drastically" in the passage is closest in meaning to ______________.

A. obviously
B. unfortunately
C. rapidly
D. severely

54. Why does the author mention the Ataturk and other dams in Turkey?
A. To contrast the Euphrates River with other exogenous rivers
B. To illustrate the technological advances in dam building
C. To argue that dams should not be built on the Euphrates River
D. To support the idea that international river-basin agreements are needed

55. Which of the following is true of the Nile River?

A. The Nile's flow in its desert sections is at its lowest during the dry season.
B. The Nile's sources are located in one of the most arid zones of the world.
C. The Nile's annual floods bring fertile silts and water to its lower valley.
D. The Nile's periodic flooding hinders the growth of some crops.

56. The word "dwellers" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______________.

A. settlements
B. farmers
C. tribes
D. inhabitants

57. Paragraph 5 supports all of the following statements about the groundwater in deserts
EXCEPT __________________.
A. The groundwater is consistently found just below the surface.
B. A small part of the groundwater helps maintain lake levels.
C. Most of the groundwater is not recharged through surface water.
D. The groundwater is increasingly used as a source of freshwater.
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58. Which of the following statements about aquifers in deserts is true?

A. Water from limestone and sandstone aquifers is generally better to drink than
water from sand and gravel aquifers.
B. Sand and gravel aquifers tend to contain less groundwater than limestone or
sandstone aquifers.
C. Groundwater in deep aquifers is more likely to be recharged than groundwater in
shallow aquifers.
D. Sedimentary rocks, because they are porous, are not capable of storing large
groundwater.

59. The aquifers called "fossil" waters _____________________.

A. contain fossils that are thousands of years old
B. took more than 10,000 years to become saturated with water
C. have not gained or lost any water for thousands of years
D. have been collecting water for the past 10,000 years

60. The word "immobile" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____________.

A. enclosed
B. permanent
C. motionless
D. intact

Text completion
Text completion 1
After a decade of pop culture icon status and a final season that lasted multiple
seasons in and of ______(61)______, the Attack on Titan anime has officially come to an end.
Based on the best-selling manga by Hajime Isayama, the influential series _______(62)______
Eren Yeager and the citizens of a walled-off society who live in fear of man-eating giants
known as Titans. As the series ________(63)_______, they manage to fight back against the
Titans only to discover a horrifying truth about their origins. Since the anime premiered in
2013, it has received widespread critical acclaim in both Japan and ________(64)________ for
its animation, storytelling, and ambitious themes. Because of its global popularity and
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________(65)_______, Attack on Titan has been largely credited for bringing Japanese
animation into mainstream culture.

61. A. themselves
B. them
C. it
D. itself

62. A. was followed by

B. following
C. follows
D. followed by

63. A. are progressed

B. progresses
C. progressed
D. had progressed

64. A. nationality
B. national
C. internationally
D. international

65. A. tendency
B. concession
C. appeal
D. inspection

Text completion 2
According to a recent online survey by Credit Karma, a personal finance platform,
nearly one-third of Gen Z adults _____(66)_____ with their parents or other relatives and
plan to stay there. Many find themselves so mired ______(67)_____ day-to-day monetary
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concerns, from the relentless crush of student debt to the swelling costs of everything,
_____(68)____ they feel unable to consider what they want for themselves long term. That
paralysis is often ______(69)_____ by mounting climate anxiety and the slog of a multiyear
pandemic that has left many young people mourning family and friends, or smaller losses
________(70)_______ a conventional college experience or the traditions of starting a first job.

66. A. living
B. are living
C. had lived
D. will live

67. A. in -mine Peer "in" In "

B. with
C. by
D. to

68. A. of which
B. whose
C. that >
- that
veno concerns

D. whom

69. A. envisaged
B. deterrented
C. articulated
D. exacerbated

70. A. like
B. due to
C. despite
D. because
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Text completion 3
Walmart, Costco and ______(71)_____ large American retailers have halted sales of
Chaokoh coconut milk, a Thai brand, but HelloFresh has pledged to stop using coconut milk
from Thailand entirely. The announcement, earlier reported by Axios, comes after People
for the Ethical Treatment of Animals published a report in November claiming monkeys
_______(72)_______ abused at dozens of coconut retrieval operations that it said its
investigators had visited in nine provinces in Thailand. PETA ________(73)________ that
monkeys in Thailand are forced to climb tall trees for hours and to pick coconuts that will
be used to make products such as coconut milk, flour and oil. PETA also claims that young
monkeys are taken from their families to support the harvest. Abducting wild animals
________(74)_______ illegal in Thailand. The Thai government did not immediately respond to
a request for comment on Tuesday. In the report, PETA said that two of HelloFresh’s
suppliers in Thailand relied on the labor of ________(75)_______ monkeys.

71. A. another
B. the other
C. other
D. others

72. A. who were

B. that were being
C. being
D. were being

73. A. has long claimed

B. has claimed long
C. long has claimed
D. has been long claimed

74. A. has
B. is
C. are
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D. have

75. A. qualified
B. perplexed
C. exploited
D. recollected

Paragraph organization

76. A. Christians pray and give thanks to God

B. but many non-Christian Americans celebrate Thanksgiving too.
C. Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays in the United States and
Canada.
D. Unlike many other American holidays, Thanksgiving isn’t about gifts, fireworks
shows, or games
E. it’s about being with family, and giving thanks and celebrating your blessings.

A. A-E-B-D-C
B. C-A-D-B-E
C. A-C-B-E-D
D. C-D-E-A-B

77. A. Not only is flying the safest mode of transport, but it is also the fastest.
B. Moreover, Airplanes are also quite comfortable and often offer in-flight
entertainment
C. Many people are afraid of flying in airplanes, but they shouldn’t be for many
reasons.
D. So we can conclude that flying is actually one of the best and safest ways to
travel.
E. According to research by Harvard University, Your odds of being in an accident
during a flight is one in 1.2 million
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A. E-C-A-B-D
B. C-E-A-B-D
C. E-C-A-B-D
D. C-E-B-D-A

78. A. because the ancient Greek god Eros, the son of Aphrodite the goddess of love,
once was depicted as a young man
B. However, Cupid was not always represented as an infant.
C. Cupid appears to be a chubby baby with wings, also known as a cherub, who
carries a bow and arrow.
D. Cupid is a common sight on Valentine’s Day.
E. Being hit with an arrow from Cupid’s bow represents the act of falling in love.

A. C-E-A-B-D
B. D-E-C-B-A
C. A-B-C-D-E
D. C-D-E-A-B

79. A. People should seek professional help.

B. These episodes usually pass after a while
C. Otherwise, people can take several steps to boost their mood, such as exercising
more or keeping a gratitude journal.
D. But if symptoms linger or begin to interfere with daily life
E. Everyone goes through periods when they feel low, lethargic, or stressed.

A. E-D-B-C-A
B. E-B-A-D-C
C. E-D-A-C-B
D. E-B-D-A-C

80. A. After a little thought, the crow came up with an idea.

B. One day, a crow was very thirsty and found a pitcher with little water in it.
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C. He happily drank the water and flew away.

D. It picked up a few stones one at a time and put them in the pitcher, until the
water came up.
E. It couldn’t reach the water with its beak.

A. B-D-A-C-E
B. B-A-E-D-C
C. B-E-A-D-C
D. B-C-D-A-E