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 ofprimary stress in each of the following
questions.
Question 1: A. advent B. unique C. unite D. command
Question 2: A. exhibit B. exhibition C. example D. existence
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 3: A. flourish B. nourishment C. arousal D. encourage
Question 4: A. one B. octopus C. orange D. office
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: The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several
_________.
A. celebrations B. celebrated C. celebrities D. celebrates
Question 6: Paul is a very _________ character; he is never relaxed with strangers.
A. self-confident B. self-conscious C. self-satisifed D. selfish
Question 7: “John should have warned you about that”. “Yes, but _________. He’s still
my good friend”.
A. moreover B. despite that C. although D. on the contrary
Question 8: Once used up, _________.
A. these can never be replaced B. we can never replace these minerals
C. but these minerals can never be replaced D. can these minerals be
never replaced.
Question 9: The children _________ “thank you” to you when you gave them the gifts.
A. must have said B. would have said C. might have said D. should have said
Question 10: My boss expects the report _______ on time.
A. to be completed B. to complete C. completing D. being completed
Question 11: I do not believe that this preposterous scheme is _________ of our seirous
consideration.
A. worthy B. worth C. worthwhile D. worthless

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Question 12: Governments decided to take _________ measures to deal with terrorism.
A. profound B. enormous C. tough D. threshing
Question 13: Stop making that noise! You are getting on my _________ !
A. brain B. muscles C. nerves D. blood
Question 14: What a nice surprise, ___________?
A. is it B. isn’t it C. is that D. isn’t that
Question 15: If Penny _________ a place at Oxford University, she _________
philosophy and politics.
A. get; is going to study B. gets; studies
C. will get; is going and politics D. is getting; will study
Question 16: What chemical is this? It’s _________ a horrible smell.
A. giving over B. giving off C. giving down D. giving up
Question 17: The trouble with Jean is that she is _________ with sport!
A. obsessed B. packed C. matched D. dealt
Question 18: The committee found it very difficult _________ a decision.
A. reaching B. to reach C. reached D. reaching
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 question.
Most people start smoking when they are in their teens and are addicted by the time
they reach adulthood. Some have tried to quit but have returned to cigarettes because
smoking is such a strong addiction. It is a habit that is very difficult to break. There are
many different reasons why people smoke.
Three of the main reasons that young people smoke are to look mature, to be like
their friends, and to experiment. Since teens see older people all around them smoking,
especially their parents and relatives, they smoke to act older. If their friends or peers
smoke, they may feel pressured into doing the same to be accepted. The last reason is the
excitement of experimenting with something that is forbidden. In Massachusetts it is
against the law for anyone under 18 years old to smoke. Usually parents do not allow their
under age teens to smoke. Therefore, smoking becomes very attractive. It is exciting to get
cigarettes and sneak away to smoke without being caught.
Adults smoke for other reasons. They may have a lot of stress and pressures because
of economic and personal problems. They may be unemployed or working but not making
enough money to take care of themselves and their families. They may be homeless, or
they may be dealing with alcohol or cocaine/heroin addictions. Some may be in bad

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marriages or relationships in which there is physical and/or verbal abuse. All these people
may smoke to feel relaxed or to give them energy while going through a hard time.
Whether young or old, some people smoke to control their weight. Smokers, on the
average, weigh seven pounds less than non-smokers. Smoking reduces a person's appetite.
It lessens his/her sense of taste and smell. This could be why ex-smokers gain weight after
quitting cigarettes. Food tastes and smells so much better.
Finally, there are people who say they love to smoke. Smoking gives them pleasure.
It just makes them feel good.
Question 19: What is the purpose of the whole passage?
A. To contrast young and old smokers.
B. To explain why people start smoking.
C. To demonstrate the attraction of cigarettes among the young.
D. To show the similarities between young and old smokers.
Question 20: The word “peers” in paragraph 2 means .
A. members of the aristocracy B. mentors
C. peeping Toms D. persons of a similar age
Question 21: Adults smoke for all of the following reasons EXCEPT _________.
A. to deal with stress
B. to cope with financial difficulties
C. to deal with relationship problems
D. to appear more mature
Question 22: The word “abuse” in paragraph 3 means _________.
A. excessive use B. inappropriate useC. mistreatment D. argument
Question 23: The main purpose of paragraph 4 is _________.
A. to contrast the reasons why young and old people take up smoking
B. to show a common cause for smoking among people of all ages
C. to describe the possible effects of smoking
D. to warn smokers of the dangers of smoking
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Suzie is shopping in Diamond Plaza.
Sales clerk: “Can I help you?”
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 Suzie: “ _________ ”.
A. No, thanks. I’m just looking B. Yes, I’m watching
C. No, I’m seeing D. Yes, I’m thinking.
Question 25: - Ken: “Where is your studying group going to meet next weekend?”
- Tom: “__________”
A. We are too busy on weekdays. B. The library could be best.
C. Why don’t you look at the atlas? D. Studying in a group is great fun!
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 26: He inherited a lucrative business from his father.
A. lucid B. losing C. wealthy D. profitable
Question 27: He seems to make the same mistake over and over again
A. for good B. by the way C. repeatedly D. in vain
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 28: This tapestry has a very complicated pattern.
A. obsolete B. intricate C. simple D. ultimate
Question 29: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within few weeks.
A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding
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
30 to 34.
Good press photographer must have an ‘eye’ for news, just as journalists must have a
nose for a good story. They must be able to interpret a story and decide rapidly how they
can take advantage (30)_________ the best opportunities to take picture. The most
difficult part of a press photographer’s job is that he or she has to be able to (31)
_________ a complicated situation with just one photograph. They rarely have second
chances and must be able to take the required shot very quickly. Indeed, speed is essential-
if the photographs are not ready for the printing deadline, they are very unlikely to be of
any use.
Most press photographers begin work with a local newspaper. There, the demand is
mostly for material of regional interest. Photographers may be expected to photograph a
lot of unexciting events but to (32)_________ the enthusiasm to put ‘something special’
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 There is (33) _________ competition among those (34) _________ want to move
from local to national newspapers. Here, the work is much more centered on news. The
photographer must work under greater pressure and take more responsibility. Only highly
reliable, talented and resourceful photographers make this difficult move. The work is
tough and can be dangerous. On an overseas assignment, photographers may have to cope
with unfamiliar food and accommodation, physical and mental stress, and extreme
difficulty in transporting the pictures from an isolated area to get to the newspaper on time.
They also have to beat the competition from other publications.
Question 30: A. about B.on C. of D. for
Question 31: A. draw up B. put out C. sum up D. turn out
Question 32: A. hold on B. keep up C. carry on D. stay up
Question 33: A. firm B. forceful C. strict D. strong
Question 34: A. which B. who C. whom D. how
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best
answer to each of the following questions.
MEMORY
"Memorize these words". "Learn this spelling rule". "Don't forget about the quiz
tomorrow". You remember things every day, but how do you do it?
When you want to call a store or an office that you don't call often, you look in the
telephone book for the number. You dial the number, and then you forget it! You use your
short-term memory to remember the number. Your short-term memory lasts about 30
seconds, or half a minute. However, you don't need to look in the telephone book for your
best friend’s number because you already know it. This information is in your long-term
memory. Your long-term memory has everything that you remember through the years.
Why do you forget things sometimes? Is there a reason? Yes, there are several. The major
reason for forgetting something is that you did not learn it well in the beginning. For
example, you meet some new people, and right away, you forget their names. You hear the
names but you do not learn them, so you forget them.
You can help yourself remember better. Here are some ideas:
1. Move information from your short-term memory to your long-term memory. You
can do this if you practice the new information. Say it to yourself out loud. Think about it.
2. After you learn something, study it again and again. Learn it more than you need
to. This process is called overlearning. For example, when you learn new words, practice
using them in sentences. Don't try to memorize words from a list only.
3. Make sure that you understand new information. It is very difficult to remember
something that you don't understand. Ask questions when you learn something new to be
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 4. Do not listen to music or watch TV when you study. You will remember better if
you concentrate on one thing at a time.
5. Try to connect new information with something that you already know. For
example, when you learn the name of a new kind of food, think of a similar kind of food
that you already know.
6. Divide new information into several parts (about five or six). Learn one part at
time and stop for few minutes. Don't sit down and try to learn a very large amount of new
information all at once.
7. Try to make a picture in your mind. For example, if you hear or see a new word,
make a picture of how it looks to you in your mind. This “mental” picture will help you
remember that word the next time you see or hear it.
8. Think of word clues to help you remember information. One very helpful kind of
word clue is an acronym. An acronym is a word formed from the first letter of a group of
words. For example, many American schoolchildren learn the names of the Great Lakes in
the North America by remembering the word homes. Homes is an acronym that comes
from the names of the Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior.
9. Relax when you study! Try to enjoy yourself. You are learning new things every
minute. You will remember better if you are happy and relaxed.
Question 35: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. People have short-term and long-term memories and how they can learn to improve
their memory
B. How acronyms help people remember better
C. What you should do when you forget a phone number
D. The main reasons for forgetting things
Question 36: New information is easier to remember if you _________.
A. keep it on a list B. understand it
C. tell it to your friends D. draw a picture to
describe it
Question 37: The following things should help you remember things better when you
study, EXCEPT
A. asking questions when you don’t understand something
B. connecting new information with something you already know
C. trying to learn a large amount of new information all at once
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Question 38: Acronyms should help you remember _________.
A. dates B. telephone numbers C. chemical formulas
D. names
Question 39: You move information from your short-term memory to your long-term
memory when you _________.
A. call a friend over and over again B. practice it by saying it to yourself out loud
C. relax in front of the TV set D. write it out on a piece of paper
Question 40: Which of the following may not be in your long-term memory?
A. The telephone number of a person you don’t call very often.
B. Your way home.
C. Your date of birth.
D. Your address.
Question 41: All of these things would be useless for remembering new words EXCEPT
_________.
A. making a list of them and memorizing them B. writing them down in
your notebook
C. putting them in alphabetical order D. practicing using them in sentences
Question 42: The names of the Great Lakes in North America are easier to remember
_________.
A. thanks to the useful acronym homes
B. when they are connected with the mental picture of your home
C. if they are near your home
D. because they remind you of your home
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 43: It was not until the late 1970s when these country people could enjoy the
benefits of electricity.
A. was not until B. when C. country D. benefits
Question 44: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that soe families
have been forced to alter their eating habits.
A. raised B. in C. been forced D. habits

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Question 45: Those who had already purchased tickets were instructed to go to gate first
immediately.
A. Those B. had already purchased C. instructed to
D. go to gate first
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 46: Califonia attracted people from many countries when gold was discovered
in 1848.
A. Discovered in 1848, gold was attractive to people in California.
B. Discovered in California in 1848, gold attracted many people from different
countries.
C. Gold in California was discovered in 1848 after many people came here.
D. When people were attracted to California, they discovered gold in 1848.
Question 47: You’ll have no hope of growing crops here unless you find a way to irrigate
this land.
A. Without discovering how to water this land, there is no chance that you can grow
crops here.
B. Even if you find a method of watering this land, there is no hope that any crops will
grow on it.
C. Because there is no way you can irrigate this land, you had batter give up trying to
grow crops on it.
D. You’ll have to try growing crops elsewhere if you prove unable to irrigate this land
here.
Question 48: As we were heading out of the door of the café, we bumped into our
plumber, who we still owned money to.
A. When we met our plumber in the cafe as we were about to leave, we realized that we
hadn’t yet paid him all the money we owed him.
B. Our plumber, whom we hadn’t paid back yet, was the person we encountered by
chance at the moment we were exiting the cafe.
C. Not wanting to see the plumber to whom we still owed a debt, we quickly headed out
the door of the cafe when we saw him coming in.
D. Our plumber, when we ran into him as he was entering the cafe that we were leaving,
didn’t bring up our debt to him.
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 49: The painting displayed in the museum has been stolen. They are rumouring
about that.
A. There is a rumour that the painting displayed in the museum has been stolen.
B. The displayed painting is rumoured to be stolen.
C. Displaying in the museum, the painting was rumour to be stolen.
D. As being displayed and rumoured, the painting has been stolen.
Question 50: “I will let you know the result by the end of this week” Tom said to Jane
A. Tom suggested giving Jane the result by the end of that week.
B. Tom promised to give Jane the result by the end of that week
C. Tom insisted on letting Jane know the result by the end of that week.
D. Tom offered to give Jane the result by the end of that week.

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