Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:
- A. chamber
- B. ancient
- C. danger
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D. ancestor
Question 2:
- A. naked
- B. crooked
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C. sentenced
- D. wicked
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3:
- A. convenience
- B. mechanic
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C. preference
- D. official
Question 4:
- A. emphatic
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B. tedious
- C. dynamic
- D. delicious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: We sat down across from each other and I looked deep into his majestic eyes. He glanced at me. I went beetroot red. I looked away, hoping that he would not notice.
- A. burned
- B. became pale
- C. felt uneasy
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D. flushed
Question 6: Some 12th – grade students find sitting the entrance exam to be accepted into universities such a daunting process that they become depressed due to the level of stress.
- A. comforting
- B. intriguing
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C. intimidating
- D. long-lasting
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 7: Since the newly discovered artifact is in poor condition, only its replica is displayed in the museum.
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A. original
- B. copy
- B. imitation
- D. model
Question 8: 2008 is a memorable year for people around the world because of the global financial recession that hit practically every sector of world economy.
- A. depression
- B. crisis
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C. prosperity
- D. downturn
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 9: The 6 - year - old boy resembles to his mother somewhat more than his older brother does.
- A. 6 - year - old
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B. to
- C. somewhat
- D. does
Question 10: High blood pressure results from either an increased output of blood from the heart and an increased resistance to its flow through tiny branches of the arteries.
- A. results from
- B. increased
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C. and
- D.flow
Question 11: Mrs. Alien was concerned about me having to drive so far every day.
- A. about
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B. me having
- C. so far
- D. everyday
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 12: I'm really not satisfied with the way you have …………………the situation.
- A. done
- B. dealt
- C. fingered
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D. handled
Question 13: We may win, we may lose- It is just the ………………..of the draw.
- A. odds
- B. strike
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C. luck
- D. chance
Question 14: When the alarm went off, Mick just turned ………..…. and went back to sleep.
- A. up
- B. down
- C. out
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D. over
Question 15: When finding a new house, parents should _______ all the conditions for their children’s education and entertainment.
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A. take into account
- B. take actions
- C. put pressure
- D. put up with
Question 16: You must drive slower in built up areas. The ____ you drive in the city, the ____ it is that you will have an accident.
- A. faster – probable
- B. quicker - probably
- C. faster - more probably
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D. quicker - more probable
Question 17: The film didn’t really…..our expectation, unfortunately.
- A. put in for
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B. come up to
- C. fall short of
- D. meet with
Question 18: Look! The yard is wet. It______ last night.
- A. must rain
- B. couldn't have rained
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C. must have rained
- D. should have rained
Question 19: There was a terrible storm on the night we first stayed at the campsite but we were alright with our tent and were dry as a ____.
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A. bone
- B. cover
- C. coat
- D. sheet
Question 20: English is thought ______ in the world.
- A. the most popular language
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B. to be the most popular language.
- C. is the most popular language .
- D. to play the most popular language .
Question 21: It is becoming ______ to find a job.
- A. harder and hard
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B. harder and harder
- C. hard and hardly
- D more harder and harder.
Question 22: Yesterday, I had to cram all day for my French final. ______ , I did not get to sleep until after midnight.
- A. But
- B. Therefore
- C. Nevertheless
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D. However
Question 23: Many gases, including the nitrogen and oxygen in the air, ______ colour and odour.
- A. they do not have
- B. have no
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C. which have no
- D. not having
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Tom: “This medicine tastes horrible!” Mary : “_______, it will cure your cough”.
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A. Be that as it may.
- B. Come what may
- C. How much horrible is it
- D. Whatever it tastes
Question 25: Laura has just bought a new camera.
Mary: “Can I try your new camera?” - Laura: “_______________________”
- A. I’m sorry I can’t. Let’s go now.
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B. Sure. But please be careful with it.
- C. Sure. I’d love to.
- D. I’m sorry. I’m home late.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 26: Would you mind not smoking in here?
- A. Could you stop to smoke in here?
- B. Would you please stop to smoke in here?
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C. I would rather you didn’t smoke in here.
- D. I want you not to stop smoking in here
Question 27: He can hardly see at all without glasses.
- A. He can't see everything without glasses
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B. He is practically blind without glasses.
- C. He can see even if he doesn't wear glasses
- D. He can see without glasses if he tries hard.
Question 28: He seemed very reluctant to take my advice.
- A. It seemed he was not ready to give me advice
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B. It seemed he was not willing to take my advice.
- C. He seemed quite willing to take my advice.
- D. He seemed very anxious to take my advice.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: She wrote the text. She selected the illustration as well.
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A. She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustration.
- B. The text she wrote was not as good as the illustration she selected.
- C. In order to select the illustration, she had to write the text.
- D. If she had written the text, she would have selected the illustration.
Question 30: All the students are trying their best to learn. They hope to get good mark in the coming exam.
- A. All the students are trying their best to learn so as to getting good mark in the coming exam
- B. Because all the students are trying their best to learn, they will get good mark in the coming exam
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C. All the students are trying their best to learn in order to get good mark in the coming exam
- D. Although all the students are trying their best to learn, they can’t get good mark in the coming exam
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35
HOW TRANSPORTATION AFFECTS OUR LIFE?
Without transportation, our modern society could not (31) ___. We would have no metal, no coal and no oil nor would we have any products made from these materials. (32)____ we would have to spend most of our time raising food and food would be (33) __ to the kinds that could grow in the climate and soil of our neighborhood. Transportation also affects our lives in other ways. Transportation can speed a doctor to the (34)____ of a sick person, even if the patients’ lives on an isolated farm. It can take police to the scene of a crime within a moment of being noticed. Transportation enables teams of athletes to compete in national and international sports contests. In time of (35) ___ transportation can rush aid to persons in areas stricken by floods, families and earthquakes.
Question 31:
- A. establish
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B. exist
- C. take place
- D. happen
Question 32:
- A. Even
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B. Besides
- C. Although
- D. However
Question 33:
- A. connected
- B. focused
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C. limited
- D. related
Question 34:
- A. way
- B. part
- C. body
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D. side
Question 35:
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A. disasters
- B. accidents
- C. problems
- D. wars
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 36 to 40
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
Question 36: What is the main topic of the passage?
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A. Endangered species
- B. Problems with industrialization
- C. The Bengal tiger
- D. International boycotts
Question 37: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following?
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A. insensitivity
- B. indirectness
- C. incompetence
- D. independence
Question 38: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”?
- A. organized
- B. combined
- C. taken
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D. set aside
Question 39: What does the term “international boycott” in the third paragraph refer to?
- A. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks.
- B. A global increase in animal survival
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C. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
- D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas
Question 40: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
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A. concerned
- B. forgiving
- C. indifferent
- D. surprised