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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word

whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in
each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. science B. cycle C. candle D.
castle
Question 2. A. desk B. teacher C. letter D. fence
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that
differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the
following questions.
Question 3. A. confident B. animal C. similar D.
attention
Question 4. A. single B. prepare C. poem D. gentle
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Sarah is _______ student in her class.
A. the most smart B. the smartest C. the more smart D. the smarter
Question 6. The new software promises increased _______ for users.
A. productivity B. productive C. productively D. productiveness
Question 7. The internet outage disrupted online classes, _______ difficulties for
students and teachers.
A. imposing B. to impose C. imposed D. imposes
Question 8. We had _______ dinner at a Italian restaurant last night, and then we
went to the theater.
A. an B. the C. Ø (no article) D. a
Question 9. I expected to _______ weight when I gave up smoking, but I couldn’t.
A. put on B. get up C. give up D. take off
Question 10. The problem _______ clearly by the teacher during class yesterday.
A. was explaining B. explains C. has explained D. was explained
Question 11. It's important to remember ___ a balanced diet. This will improve
your overall well- being.
A. having B. has C. to have D. to having
Question 12. She's never been to Paris before, ________?
A. has she B. hasn't she C. did she D. didn't she
Question 13. The author's vivid descriptions _______ the reader's imagination.
A. ignited B. extinguished C. evoked D. suppressed
Question 14. She _______ her homework when her friend called to invite her to a
party.
A. did B. was doing C. has done D. does
Question 15. Characteristics of a good leader _______ strong communication skills
and empathy.
A. include B. contain C. consist D. compose
Question 16. We decide to go for a walk _______.
A. when it will stop raining B. when it stops
raining
C. when it stopped raining D. when it had
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Question 17. When feeling stressed, some people find it helpful to _______ a few
deep breaths.
A. make B. hit C. jump D. take
Question 18. He apologized _______ being late to the appointment.
A. for B. on C. at D. to
Question 19. The journalist's article failed to capture attention because he buried
____ deep within the text.
A. the papers B. the axe C. the blade D. the lede
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence
that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 20. Alex and Emily are talking about their upcoming presentation. Alex:
"We should include more statistical data."
Emily: " _______ It will make our argument stronger."
A. I doubt it. B. I disagree. C. Not really. D. Definitely.
Question 21.
Anna and Michael are discussing dessert options. Anna: "Would you like some ice
cream or cake?"
Michael: " _______ "
A. Ice cream, please. B. I'm allergic to dairy.
C. No, thank you. D. Cake is too sweet.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following
questions.
Question 22. The prices of vegetables at the market fluctuate daily depending on
supply and demand.
A. vary B. remain C. elevate D. reduce
Question 23. The hiker's challenging journey up the mountain took several
hours.
A. difficult B. easy C. simple D. complex
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following
questions.
Question 24. New regulations have been implemented to restrict the use of
plastic bags in the city.
A. limit B. control C. expand D. prohibit
Question 25. His performance during the interview was off the cuff, unplanned
and spontaneous.
A. resolved B. definite C. prepared D. animated
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people
communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this
technological innovation has (26)_______ more harm than good. In order to answer
the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most
parents (27) _______ are always worrying about their children's safety buy mobile
phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most
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context, the advantages are clear. (28) _______ , we cannot deny the fact that text
messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also
(29) _______ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.
The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers
too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a
call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us. according to a survey, are willing
to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office.
Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to
possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making
social or business arrangements at short (30) _______. They also provide their
owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.
Question 26. A. brought B. played C. done D. made
Question 27. A. whom B. what C. which D. who
Question 28. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. So that
Question 29. A. arguable B. doubtless C. unhesitating D. indisputable
Question 30. A. warning B. time C. term D. notice
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from
31 to 35.
In Africa, people celebrate with joy the birth of a new baby. The Pygmies would sing
a birth-song to the child. In Kenya, the mother takes the baby strapped to her back
into the thorn enclosure where the cattle are kept. There, her husband and the
village elders wait to give the child his or her name.
In West Africa, after the baby is eight days old, the mother takes the baby for its
first walk in the big, wide world, and friends and family are invited to meet the new
baby. In various African nations, they hold initiation ceremonies for groups of
children instead of birthdays. When children reach a certain designated age, they
learn the laws, beliefs, customs, songs and dances of their tribes. Some African
tribes consider that children from nine to twelve are ready to be initiated into the
grown up world. They may have to carry out several tests.
Maasai boys around thirteen years old to seventeen undergo a two-stage initiation.
The first stage lasts about three months. The boys leave their parents' homes, paint
their bodies white, and are taught how to become young warriors. At the end of this
stage, they have their heads shaved and they are also circumcised. At the second
stage, the young warriors grow their hair long and live in a camp called a
“manyatta” where they practice hunting the wild animals that might attack the
Maasai herds. This stage may last a few years. When they will marry and become
owners of large cattle herds like their fathers. The girls are initiated when they are
fourteen or fifteen.
They are taught by the older women about the duties of marriage and how to care
for babies. Soon after that they are married and lead a life similar to that of their
mothers.
Question 31. What does the word "they" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. the young warriors B. the cattle owners
C. the Maasai herds D. the wild animals
Question 32. The word "undergo" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. explore B. participate in C. experience D. commence
Question 33. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. Children have to learn their tribes' cultures and traditions when they are old
enough.
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B. An eight-day-old child will be taken for the first walk by his or her mother.
C. Children are initiated for a mature life in the presence of their friends and family.
D. Children have to overcome a few trials to enter the grown-up world.
Question 34. Where do people in Kenya give the name to the child?
A. at their house B. at the village church
C. on the cattle farm D. near the thorn fence
Question 35. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Birthday ceremonies for children in Africa C. Celebrations in Africa
B. Activities in a birth celebration D. Traditions of Maasai people
when having a new baby
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from
36 to 42.
SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES
A satellite is best understood as a projectile, or an object that has only one force
acting on gravity. Technically speaking, anything that crosses the Karman Line at
an altitude of kilometers (62 miles) is considered in space.
However, a satellite needs to be going fast — at least 8 km (5 miles) a second - to
stop from falling back down to Earth immediately.
If a satellite is traveling fast enough, it will perpetually "fall" toward Earth, but
the Earth's curvature means that the satellite will fall around our planet instead of
crashing back on the surface. Satellites that travel closer to Earth are at risk of
falling because the drag of atmospheric molecules will slow the satellites down.
Those that orbit farther away from Earth have fewer molecules to contend with.
There are several accepted "zones" of orbits around the Earth. One is called low-
Earth-orbit, which extends from about 160 to 2,000 km (about 100 to 1,250 miles).
This is the zone where the ISS orbits and where the space shuttle used to do its
work. In fact, all human missions except for the Apollo flights to the moon took
place in this zone. Most satellites also work in this zone.
Geostationary or geosynchronous orbit is the best spot for communications
satellites to use, however. This is a zone above Earth's equator at an altitude of
35,786 km (22,236 mi). At this altitude, the rate of "fall" around the Earth is about
the same as Earth's rotation, which allows the satellite to stay above the same spot
on Earth almost constantly. The satellite thus keeps a perpetual connection with a
fixed antenna on the ground, allowing for reliable communications. When
geostationary satellites reach the end of their life, protocol dictates they're moved
out of the way for a new satellite to take their place. That's because there is only so
much room, or so many "slots" in that orbit, to allow the satellites to operate
without interference.
While some satellites are best used around the equator, others are better suited
to more polar orbits - those that circle the Earth from pole to pole so that their
coverage zones include the north and south poles. Examples of polar-orbiting
satellites include weather satellites and reconnaissance satellites.
(Source: https://www.space.com/24839-satellites.html)
Question 36. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Parts of a satellite
B. Moons around other worlds
C. What keeps a satellite from falling to Earth?
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Question 37. Which of the following best summaries paragraph 5?
A. All satellites circle the Earth from pole to pole.
B. Orbit of satellites depends on their coverage zones and using purpose.
C. Satellites are best used around the equator.
D. Satellites include weather satellites and reconnaissance satellites.
Question 38. Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 4 as an element
that makes a satellite stay above the same spot on Earth?
A. Geostationary or geosynchronous orbit B. Earth's rotation
C. The zone above Earth's equator D. The rate of "fall" around the Earth
Question 39. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. satellite needs to be going fast - at least 8 km (5 miles) a second.
B. Satellites that travel closer to Earth contend with drag of more atmospheric
molecules.
C. Satellites keep a perpetual connection with a fixed antenna on the ground
D. The Apollo flights to the moon took place in low-Earth-orbit, which extends from
about 160 to 2,000 km (about 100 to 1,250 miles).
Question 40. The word "perpetually" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
_______.
A. gradually B. quickly C. technically D. continuously
Question 41. According to paragraph 4, which of the following is the reason why
satellites move out of the way?
A. They takes too much room. B. There are not enough "slots" for
them.
C. They fail to operate without interference. D. They reaches the end of their life.
Question 42. The word "Those" in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. planet B. surfaces C. satellites D. molecules
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence
that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 43. They didn't invest in the stock market. They didn't earn any profits.
A. Had they invested in the stock market, they could have earned profits.
B. Unless they had invested in the stock market, they wouldn't have earned any
profits.
C. If they invested in the stock market, they might earn some profits.
D. If they invest in the stock market, they will earn more profits.
Question 44. Tom completed his training program. He was promoted to a
managerial position.
A. No sooner had Tom completed his training program than he was promoted to a
managerial position.
B. Only after Tom was promoted to a managerial position did he complete his
training program.
C. Not until Tom was promoted to a managerial position did he complete his
training program.
D. Had it not been for Tom's completion of his training program, he would have
been promoted to a managerial position.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
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Question 45. We take great pride in maintaining their community's traditions
and values.
A B C D
Question 46. Teaching children about honesty and integrity is essential for
instilling strong morale
A B C
D
values from a young age.
Question 47. He had graduated from college five years ago and has been
working in the finance
A B C
industry ever since.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence
that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 48. Employees are required to attend the training session.
A. Employees needn't attend the training session. C. Employees must attend
the training session.
B. Employees might attend the training session. D. Employees should attend
the training session.
Question 49. The last time Mary visited her grandparents was during the summer
vacation.
A. Mary hasn't visited her grandparents since the summer vacation.
B. Mary didn't visit her grandparents during the summer vacation.
C. Mary has visited her grandparents during the summer vacation.
D. Mary started visiting her grandparents during the summer vacation.
Question 50. "My brother is visiting us next week," announced Sarah.
A. Sarah announced that her brother is visiting us the following week.
B. Sarah announced that her brother was visiting us the following week.
C. Sarah announced that my brother was visiting us the following week.
D. Sarah announced that her brother visits us the following week.

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