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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.
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.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in the each of following questions.
Question 6: However type of raw materials is used in making paper, the process is
essentially the same.
Question 7: There were too many books on the shelves that I didn’t know which one to
choose.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 9: You’ll probably come _________the problems of culture shocks when you
study abroad.
Question 11: Mr. Putin won a fourth term as Russia's president, picking up more than
threequarters of the vote with _________ of more than 67 percent.
Question 12: For Arabic speakers, more than two consonants together can be difficult to
_______, so they often insert a short vowel between them.
Question 13: I’m not going to go ice skating! I’d only fall over and __________ a fool of
myself.
Question 15: I __________the garden. No sooner had I finished watering it than it came
down in torrents.
Question 16: If Nam had passed the GCSE examination, he __________to take the
entrance examination to the university.
Question 19: If I _______that there was a test yesterday, I would not be punished now.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response
to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Mary: “The food is great. I'll get the bill.” - Peter: “_______”
Question 21: Peter: “Could you fill it up, please?” - Ivan: “_______”
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 22: People in the mountainous areas are still in the habit of destroying forests for
cultivation.
Question 23: It was relatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket
player.
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 24: Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man
wore jeans and a T-shirt; he was later identified as a high school teacher.
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 26|: This is the first time we have been to the circus.
Question 27: She didn’t stop her car because she didn’t see the signal.
A. If she saw the signal, she would have stopped her car.
B. If she had seen the signal, she would have stopped her car.
D. If she had seen the signal, she would stop her car.
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.
Question 29: She helped us a lot with our project. We couldn’t continue without her.
B. But for her contribution, we could have continued with the project.
C. If she hadn’t contributed positively, we couldn’t have continued with the project.
D. Provided her contribution wouldn’t come, we couldn’t continue with the project.
Question 30: Hemingway developed a very concise writing style. His name is well- known
throughout the world.
A. Hemingway, whose name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very
concise writing style.
B. Hemingway, whose is name well- known throughout the world, developed a very
concise writing style.
C. Hemingway, his name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very
concise writing style.
D. Hemingway, who developed a very concise writing style, his name is well- known
throughout the world.
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 31 to
35.
To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends
always (31) _______ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your
best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (32)
_______ with.
There are all sorts of things that can (33) _______ about this special relationship. It may
be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met
someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. (34)
_______, it really takes you years to get to know someone well enough to consider your best
friend.
To the (35) _______ of us, this is someone we trust completely and who understands us
better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a
monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C.
Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of
the world. The thirteen acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks
covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial
chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the
pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible
engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so
computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many
intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of
events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to
coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are
currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and
this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of
ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far
superior to any known today?
Question 36: In the second passage, the word “prophesied” is closest in meaning to
_______.
Question 37: On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
C. Advanced technology
Question 38: What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden
passageways?
C. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the
Pharaoh.
D. To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife
Question 39: The word “feat” in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to _______.
Question 41: Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the
world?
B. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many
prophecies.
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 from 43 to 50.
INTERNET JOBS
Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be a trained programmer to work
online. Of course, there are plenty of jobs available for people with high-tech computer
skills, but the growth of new media has opened up a wide range of Internet career
opportunities requiring only a minimal level of technical expertise. Probably one of the most
well-known online job opportunities is the job of Webmaster. However, it is hard to define
one basic job description for this position. The qualifications and responsibilities depend on
what tasks a particular organization needs a Webmaster to perform.
To specify the job description of a Webmaster, one needs to identify the hardware and
software the website the Webmaster will manage is running on. Different types of hardware
and software require different skill sets to manage them. Another key factor is whether the
website will be running internally or externally (renting shared space on the company
servers). Finally, the responsibilities of a webmaster also depend on whether he or she will
be working independently, or whether the firm will provide people to help. All of these
factors need to be considered before one can create an accurate webmaster job description.
Webmaster is one type of Internet career requiring in-depth knowledge of the latest
computer applications. However, there are also online jobs available for which traditional
skills remain in high demand. Content jobs require excellent writing skills and a good sense
of the web as a “new media’.
The term “new media” is difficult to define because it compasses a constantly growing
set of new technologies and skills. Specifically, it includes websites, email, internet
technology, CD-ROM, DVD, streaming audio and video, interactive multimedia
presentations, e-books, digital music, computer illustration, video games, virtual reality, and
computer artistry.
How much can a person make in these kinds of careers? As with many questions related
to today’s evolving technology, there is no simple answer. There are many companies
willing to pay people with Internet skills salaries well over $70,000 a year. Generally,
webmasters start at about $30,000 per year, but salaries can vary greatly. Freelance writers
working online have been known to make between $40,000 to $70,000 a year.
Question 43: Which of the followings is true about the job of the freelance writers?
Question 44: The word “vary” in paragraph 6 can be best replaced by _______.
Question 46: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters?
B. The duties they perform depend on the organization they work for.
Question 48: According to the passage, all of the followings are TRUE except _______.
D. There are online jobs available for workers with minimal computer skills.
Question 49: Which of the followings is not mentioned as part of the “new media”?