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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following question.
Question 1: _______ every major judo title, Mark retired from international competition.
A. When he won
B. Having won
C. Winning
D. On winning
Question 2: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a _______ of
a doubt.
A. shade
B. shadow
C. benefit
D. hue
Question 3: She was _______ out of 115 applicants for the position of managing Director.
A. short-changed
B. short-listed
C. shorted-sighted
D. short-handed
Question 4: It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to _______ .
A. get
B. beat
C. take
D. achieve
Question 5: The smell was so bad that it completely _______ us off our food.
A. set
B. took
C. got
D. put
Question 6: He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at _______ it has come.
A. last
B. the end
C. present
D. the moment
Question 7: It is _______ opportunity to see African wildlife in its natural environment.
A. an unique
B. a unique
C. the unique
D. unique
Question 8: If I _______ the same problem you had as a child, I might not have succeeded in life as
you have.
A. have
B. would have had
C. had had
D. had
Question 9: Delegates will meet with _______ from industry and the government.
A. represented
B. representative
C. representatives
D. presenters
Question 10: Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; _______ experts
must perform detail tests to analyze soil specimens.
A. so that
B. however
C. afterwards
Question 11: Peter and Thomas are talking about their mission.
Peter: “It is important?”
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D. therefore
Thomas: “ _______”.
A. Not on your life!
B. It’s a matter of life and death!
C. No worry, that’s nothing.
D. It’s ridiculous.
Question 12: Ann is asking Mathew’s opinion after biology class.
Ann: “Does the global warning worry you?”
Mathew: “ _______”
A. What a shame!
B. Oh, it’s hotter and hotter.
C. I can’t bear to think about it.
D. I don’t like hot weather.
Question 13: You look exhausted. You _______ in the garden all day.
A. must have been working
B. should have been working
C. would have been working
D. will have been working
Question 14: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my _______ .
A. piece of cake
B. sweets and candy
C. biscuit
D. cup of tea
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 the pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 15:A. spear
B. gear
C. fear
d. pear
Question 16:A. performed
B. finished
C. interviewed
D. delivered
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 17: The composer Verdi has written the opera Aida to celebrate the opening of the Suez
Canal,
A
B
C
but the opera was not performed until 1871.
D
Question 18: Wealthy people have always desired and wear precious stones because their beauty is
A
B
C
lasting.
D
Question 19: It was not until she could read and write when she was allowed to use smartphone.
A
B
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C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist.
A. hindrance
B. obstruction
C. furtherance
D. setback
Question 21: The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it.
A. exhausting
B. forceful
C. energetic
D. half-hearted
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.
Criticism
The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This (22) _______
many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk (23) _______
accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their
habits and leave their cars at home.
One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars be increasing
charges for parking and brining in tougher fines for anyone who (24) _______ the law. In addition,
drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system,
also known as ‘road pricing’, is already being introduced in a number of cities, using a special
electronic card (25) _______ to windscreen of the car.
Another ways of dealing with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city,
and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the centre. Drivers and their passengers then
use a special bus service for the final stage of their journey.
Of course, the most important (26) _______ is to provide good public transport. However, to get
people to give up the comfort their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and
comfortable, with fares charged at an acceptable level.
Question 22:A. causes
B. results
C. leads
D. invents
Question 23:A. of
B. for
C. about
D. by
Question 24:A. crosses
B. refuses
C. breaks
D. cracks
Question 25:A. fixed
B. joined
C. built
D. placed
Question 26:A. thought
B. thing
C. work
D. event
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
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Question 27:A. mutually
B. apologize
C. permission
D. reaction
Question 28:A. survival
B. industry
C. endangered
D. commercial
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 29: Nowadays, there have still been some decisions by sports referees which are likely to be
either unsatisfactory or problematic.
A. strict
B. arguable
C. tactful
D. firm
Question 30: Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum
is used for the awards which very from $30,000 to $125,000.
A. fortune
B. prize
C. heritage
D. bequest
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.
Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a
hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along
which four strings are stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no
accident. The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical
considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive. About 70 parts are involved in the
construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo
instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In
combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the
nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra.
The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own
right dates from the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature
as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his
court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King’s 24 Violins), which was to
become widely famous later in the century.
In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the
strings were think and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth
and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as
Vivaldi and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant
tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension. Small changes had to be
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made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra
strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and
interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the
fingerboard were developed for very high notes.
Question 31: The word “standard” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. practical B. customary
C. possible
D. unusual
Question 32: “The King’s 24 Violins” is mentioned to illustrate _______ .
A. the competition in the 1600’s between French and Italian orchestras
B. how the violin became a renowned instrument
C. the superiority of French violins
D. why the violin was considered the only instrument suitable to be played by royalty
Question 33: What is the main idea presented in paragraph 3?
A. The violin is probably the best known and most widely distributed musical instrument in the
world.
B. The violin has been modified to fit its evolving musical functions.
C. The violin had reached the hight of its popularity by the middle of the eighteenth century.
D. The technique of playing the violin has remained essentially the same since the 1600’s.
Question 34: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. Civaldi and Tartini
B. internal structure and fingerboard
C. thinner strings and a higher string tension
D. small changes
Question 35: According to the passage, early violins were different from modern violins in that early
violins _______ .
A. were heavier
B. produced softer tones
C. were easier to play
D. broke down more easily
Question 36: According to the passage, which of the following contributes to a dull sound being
produced by a violin?
A. A long fingerboard B. A small body
C. High string tension D. Thick strings
Question 37: All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to the ability to play
modern violin music EXCEPT _______ .
A. use of rare wood for the fingerboard and neck
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B. different ways to use the fingers to play very high notes
C. more complicated techniques for the left hand
D. minor alterations to the structure of the instrument
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.
Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them tro try it, and tries to keep
them loyal to it. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether
they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated
purchases. The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.
Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product.
Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they city dwellers or country
dwellers? Such questions have a bearing on where and when ads should be played. By studying
readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television ratings and other statistics,
an advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and
marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of
dollars.
Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that
will establish a personality for a product in the public’s mind. Current developments in advertising
increase the need for talented workers.
In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner
father, non- working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of
American households fit this stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with
working mothers, single people and older people on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must
identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group.
Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the
attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a
commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.
Question 38: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How to develop a successful advertising plan
B. New techniques and technologies of market research
C. The central role of advertising in selling products
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D. The history of advertising in the United States
Question 39: The word “this” in bold type in paragraph 1 refers to _______ .
A. the quality of the product
B. effective advertising
C. repeatedly buying the same brand
D. the most important goal
Question 40: It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that advertisers must _______ .
A. encourage people to try new products
B. aim their message at homemakers and professional people
C. know about the people who will buy the product
D. place several ads in newspapers and magazines
Question 41: According to paragraph 2, market research inclues _______.
A. studying television ratings
B. hiring researchers with backgrounds in many fields
C. searchng for talented workers
D. determining the price of a product
Question 42: The author implies that the advertising industry requires _______ .
A. millions of dollars
B. a college-educated work force
C. innovative thinking
D. government regulation
Question 43: According to the passage, most advertising used to be directed at _______ .
A. working mothers with children
B. two-parent families with children
C. unmarried people
D. older adults
Question 44: The phrase “in a new light” in bold type in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______
.
A. differently
B. with the use of color enhancement
C. more distinctly
D. in a more energy-efficient way
Question 45: Where in the passage does the author give an example of a new development in
advertising?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 5
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.
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Question 46: We gain more knowledge about how to stay safe online. We worry about the threats of
cybercrime less.
A. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the less we worry about the threats of
cybercrime.
B. The more we stay online to gain safety knowledge, the less we worry about the threats of
cybercrime.
C. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the more we worry about the threats
of cybercrime.
D. The more we know about how to stay safe online, we worry about the threats of cybercrime less.
Question 47: The new contract sounds good. However, it seems to have some problems.
A. In spite of the fact that the new contract sounds good, it appears to have some problems.
B. In spite of its sound, the new contract appears to have many problems.
C. In order to get less problems, the new contract should improve its sound.
D. If it had much less problems, the new contract would sound better.
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: Due to unforeseen circumstances, our group’s scheduled visit to the museum has been
called off.
A. The trip to the museum that we’d planned is now cancelled because something unexpected has
happened.
B. Something happened at the museum, so they cancelled our visit.
C. We are no longer going to the museum because there is no time on our schedule.
D. We can’t go to see the museum at the arranged time because it will be closed.
Question 49: The little girl said “Will you help me open the parcel? I can’t do it alone”.
A. The little girl asked me if I would help her open the parcel as she couldn’t do it alone.
B. The little girl asked me if I will help her open the parcel as she can’t do it alone.
C. The little girl asked me to open the parcel because she couldn’t do it.
D. The little girl asked me to help her open the parcel because she couldn’t do it alone.
Question 50: They said that “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December went like a bomb.
A. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December was complained to have gone like a disaster.
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B. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December is said to go like a bomb.
C. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December was complained to be very violent.
D. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December was praised to be very successful.
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1. B
11. B
21. D
31. B
41. A
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2. B
12. C
22. A
32. B
42. C
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3. B
4. B
13. A
14. D
23. A
24. C
33. B
34. B
43. B
44. D
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6. A
15. D
16. B
25. A
26. B
35. B
36. D
45. D
46. A
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7. C
8. C
17. A
18. B
27. A
28. B
37. A
38. B
47. A
48. A
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9. C
19. B
29. B
39. C
49. D
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10. D
20. C
30. D
40. C
50. D
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