Question 1: In most countries, compulsory military service does not
apply to women
A. superior
B. obligatory
C. beneficial D. constructive
Question 2: The washing machine I have just bought is very simple to
use
A: boring
B: interesting
C. easy
D. difficult
Question 3: I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy
A. sleep
B. sit down
C. relax
D. eat
Question 4: Peter didn't mean to be disrespectful to his teacher. He
just couldn't control his temper
A. showing lack of trust
B. showing nervousness
C. showing impolite behaviour
D. showing lack of attention
Question 5: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry
students
A. strict
B. outspoken
C. firm
D. tactful
Question 6: I think we have solved this problem once and for all
A. forever
B. for goods
C. temporarily D. in the end
Question 7: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money
back; we are home and dry
A. have got home dry
B. have been successful
C. have not got wet
D. have got no water
Question 8: I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than to talk on
the phone
A. facing them
B. in person
C. looking at them
D. seeing them
Question 9: Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking
A. help
B. prepared
C. be busy
D. attempt
Question 10: The minister's visit last month was seen as an
important milestone in the comprehensive tie between the two
countries
A. stress
B. signal
C. landmark
D. catalyst
Question 11: With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that
atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was
strengthened
A. outcome
B. continuation
C. beginning
D. expansion
Question 12: Duong's eyes gleamed with pleasure when she saw the
diamond ring in front of her
A. shone
B. flashed
C. kindled
D. glowed
Question 13: It is really too easy to point the finger at parents who
protect their children from life's obstacles
A. examinations
B. exercises
C. experiences D. changes
Question 14: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the
president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. politeness
B. rudeness
C. encouragement
D. measurement
Question 15: I'll take that new job whose salary is fantastic .
A: reasonable
B: acceptable
C: pretty high
D: wonderful
Question 16: According to Freud, dreams can be interpreted as
the fulfillment of wishes
A: attainment
B: performance
C: conclusion
D: completion
Question 17: I find it difficul to remain neutral while he's concerned
about the matter
A: objective
B: negative
C: positive
D: middle
Question 18: Ethnocentrism prevents us from putting up with all of
the customs we encounter in another culture
A: experiencing
B: comprehending
C: tolerating
D: adopting
Question 19: The newscaster gave a concise account of the strategy.
A: complicated and intricate
B: short and clear
C: sad and depressing
D: long and detailed
Question 20: Talks on climate change resumed in the German city of
Bonn on July 16 to combat global warming
A: focus on
B: settle down
C: fight again
D: sum up