KEY CODE: 122.

NH

Choose the word that is stressed differently from that of the other words.
1. A. attendance B. operate C. responsive D. bilingual
2. A. stimulating B. academic C. consequently D. habitable
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
3. A. exchange B. charity C. attach D. technique
4. A. variety B. preserve C. resolve D. reliable
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
5. The earthworm is a worm ________ in moist, warm soil in many geographical
areas.
A. which is found B. and found it
C. where is it found D. is found
6. Our flight from Amsterdam to London was delayed __________the heavy fog.
A. instead of B. on account C. as a result D. due to
7. Do you think there ________ less conflict in the world if all people ________
the same language?
A. were - would speak B. would be - spoke
C. would be - would speak D. were - spoke
8. I met some old friends ________ I was on holiday in Malaysia.
A. until B. because C. since D. when
9.  ________ accepting your job offer, I'd like to know a bit more about the
company.
A. Before B. In advance C. In order to D. In order
10. Can you ________ the papers with you when you come to see me, please?
A. bring B. take C. brought D. get
11. I had no ________ that the unemployment rate was so high in this country.
A. knowledge B. understanding C. idea D. question
12. Children with ________ diseases should not be allowed to go to school.
A. influential B. infectious C. contacted D. constant
13. It's an awful ________ Jane couldn't come. I was looking forward to meeting
her.
A. shock B. ham C. shame D. sorrow
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write A,B,C or D
14. May I have something to drink, please?" - " ________ "
A. You must help others B. Of course you may.
C. Yes, of course. Help yourself. D. Why do you have to ask?
15. "I'd like to book a flight to Melbourne, please." - " ________ "
A. No, of course not. B. Do you mind if I said no?
C. You can't. We're busy. D. Yes, sir, single or return?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
16. The tendency to develop cancer, even in high-risk individuals, can be decreased by
increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in the diet.
A. consuming B. lessening C. growing D. stopping
 17. The world's population keeps increasing during the past few years.
A. getting on B. coming up C. taking off D. going down
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
18. The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in
the countryside.
A. existing B. helpful C. safe D. visiting
19. They need to cut back on eating a lot of salt and sugary foods. They're not good for their
health.
A. begin B. speed up C. reduce D. carry out
Identify the mistake in each sentence
20. When they lived in Jakarta, they used to eating, Indonesian food.
   A               B                      C                     D
21. The more healthy he is, the most easy his life becomes. 
      A                         B           C                       D
22. The park keeper told US not walk on the grass or we would be fined. 
                    A                      B                 C                       D
Read the passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space

The largest lake in the western United States is the Great Salt Lake, an inland saltwater lake in
northwestern Utah, just outside the state capital of Salt Lake City. Rivers and streams feed
(23)________ the Great Salt Lake, but none drain out of it; this has a major influence on both the
salt content and the size of the lake. 

Although the Great Salt Lake is fed by freshwater streams, it is (24)________ saltier than the
oceans of the world. The salt comes from the more than two million tons of minerals that
(25)________ into the lake each year from the rivers and creeks that feed it. Sodium and chloride
- the components of salt - comprise the large majority of the lake’s mineral content. The Great
Salt Lake can vary tremendously from its (26)________ size of 1,700 square miles, depending
on long-term weather conditions. During periods of heavy rains, the size of the lake can swell
tremendously from the huge amounts of water flowing into the lake from its feeder rivers and
streams; in 1980 the lake even (27)________a size of 2,400 square miles. During periods of dry
weather, the size of the lake decreases, sometimes drastically, due to evaporation.

23. A. into B. in C. for D. from

24. A. accurately B. actually C. essentially D. strictly
25. A. flow B. stream C. locate D. flood
26. A. typical B. normal C. ordinary D. standard
27. A. came B. obtained C. reached D. met
Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.

In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They
learned mainly skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language.
Eventually cultures around the world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set up
schools to teach reading, writing, maths and other subjects.
The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful
families. Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures the
religious leaders formed the highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well.
Many schools focused on military training. Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn
the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help them become future leaders.

Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful
skills. Over time education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The
governments of some countries set up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools
opened to girls.

During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular
part of formal education. As education became more important to people, teachers’ colleges
opened. The requirements for becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly
respected profession.

28. In the earliest times, children learned mainly skills so that they could ________.
A. pass this knowledge down B. invent writing
C. continue to exist D. make societies develop
29. The word “they” in the passage refers to ________.
A. schools B. cultures C. societies D. subjects
30. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. During the 1900s, testing became a regular part of formal education.
B. Art of public speaking was one of the skills that help youths become future leaders.
C. In the earliest times, knowledge was passed down through written records.
D. The first schools were usually just for boys from rich and powerful families.
31. The phrase “set up” in the passage could be best replaced by ________.
A. based B. founded C. built D. made
32. The best title for the passage could be ________.
A. The Development of Education
B. Education in the Earliest Times
C. Education in Modern Times
D. Testing - a Regular Part of Education

Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given
one
33. It isn't necessary to bring skis as they are included in the package.
A. You don't have to bring skis as they are included in the package.
B. You need to bring skis as they are not included in the package.
C. You must bring skis as they are not included in the package.
D. You have to bring skis as they are included in the package.
34. We are closed for staff training today.
A. We can train you to work here.
 B. The shop won't open until tomorrow.
C. We are not open today because of the staff training.
D. The shop is run by a trained staff.
35. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
A. My French friend had difficulty to drive on the left.
B. My French friend is not used to driving on the left.
C. My French friend is used to driving on the left.
D. My French friend has no problems with driving on the left.
36. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It’s in the Himalayas.
A. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, is in the Himalayas.
B. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, in the Himalayas.
C. Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is in the Himalayas.
D. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, it’s in the Himalayas.
Indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
37. Nam defeated the former champion in three sets. He finally won the inter-school table
tennis championship.
A. Although Nam defeated the former champion in three sets, he did not win the title of
inter- school table tennis championship.
B. Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam did not hold the title of
champion.
C. Being defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam lost the chance to play the final
games of inter-school table tennis championship.
D.  Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam won the inter-school table
tennis championship.
38. Mr. Smith is a professor. His car was stolen yesterday.
A. His car was stolen yesterday, he is a professor.
B. Mr. Smith, whose car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
C. Mr. Smith, who is a professor, his car was stolen yesterday.
D. Mr. Smith, who his car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
39. Smallpox is a dangerous disease. Malaria is a dangerous disease.
A. Smallpox is dangerous disease, and so is malaria
B. Smallpox is a dangerous disease, and so is malaria.
C. Smallpox is a dangerous disease, and is malaria.
D. Smallpox isn’t a dangerous disease, and neither is malaria.
40. My uncle is a businessman. He was ranked the wealthiest of the country.
A. A businessman, who is my uncle, was ranked the wealthiest of the country.
B. A businessman, my uncle, was ranked the wealthiest of the country.
C. My uncle is a businessman, ranking the wealthiest of the country.
D. My uncle, a businessman, was ranked the wealthiest of the country.