Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following question.
1. I have been on the ……………. all week. That’s why I haven’t replied to your letter sooner.
A. way B. go C. busy D. work
2. The wall was very high. If I had fallen, I……………. my leg.
A. would break B. would be broken C. will break D. would have broken
3. The price of petrol …………….by 40% over the past few years.
A. is rising B. was rising C. rises D. has been rising
4. Hillary’s autobiography has become one of ……………. in the book market recently.
A. a best-selling B. the best-selling C. a best-seller D. the best-sellers
5. My cousin always…………….at cards. No wonder he won every game.
A. cheated B. lied C. tricked D. deceived
6. I don’t mind …………….waiting for a few minutes.
A. keeping B. to keep C. to be kept D. being kept
7. Yuri Gagarin was the first person to ……………. the Earth form space.
A. glance B. sightsee C. view D. look
8. The Great Pyramid of Giza is thought…………….by ramps.
A. was built B. to be built C. had been built D. to have been built
9. Many people believe that fossil fuels will be ……………. in a relatively short time.
A. worn out B. used out C. damaged D. exhausted
10. “Isn’t it hard to drive downtown to work?” – “Yes, that’s why ……………. to work by train.”
A. I have been going B. I have went C. I have been gone D. I going
11. “Happy birthday! This is a small present for you.” – “…………. “
A. What a pity! B. How beautiful it is! Thanks. C. Have a good time! D. How terrible!
12.Since 1980, scientists the world over………….a lot of things to flight against AIDS.
A. have done B. are doing C. did D. had done
13.Jack: “Can I try your camera?” – John: “………….”
A. No, I’m sorry. I’m home late. B. Sure. But please be careful with it.
C. Sure, I’d love to. D. I’m sorry I can’t. Let’s see a comedy!
14.…………. the hotel rooms are reserved throughout peak season.
A. almost B. Almost of C. almost all of D. Most of all
15. When Helen agreed to run the school play, she got more than she .......................

A. came down to B. bargained for C. faced up to D. got round to

16. The newspapaper was ordered to pay him &1,700 …………… printing the libellous story about him.
A. damages B. refund C. penalty D. restitution
17. My hopes of becoming a lawyer……………when I failed my “A” levels.
A. cracked B. crumbled C. crashed D. smashed
18. I should like to point out that two months have ……………since you promised to come and repair my
washing machine.
A. expire B. lapse C. transpire D. elapsed
19. We might have to change our plans for the weekend and,……., we’ll let you know as soon as possible
A. in case B. if so C. providing D. supposing
20. Edward’s account of the events of that day has always been…….to doubt
A. available B. open C. disposed D. loose
21. I frequently find myself in…………….with the board of directors
A. conflict B. rivalry C. odds D. friction
22. I hate the beginning of each year when all the … start coming in and I have to find the money to pay
them all.
A. accounts B. estimates C. bills D. receipts
23. I think we should have ……………….. glass put in the bathroom window because people on the other
side of the street can see right in.
A. cracked B. thick C. patterned D. frosted
24. The drunken couple did nothing to keep the flat clean and tidy and lived in the utmost ……………..
A. contamination B.decay C. squalor D. pollution
25. I didn’t know how to answer his question. There was a ………………in our converstion.
A. pause B. break C. quiet D. silence
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three.
26.Ạ. rhinoceros B. vehicle C. whale D.uninhabitable
27. A.unconcernedly B. ragged C. sacred D. hiccupped

28. A. beneficial B. detrimental C. understanding D. magnificent

29. A. zoology B. cement C. conquest D. duet
30. A. argumentative B. psychological C. contributory D. hypersensitive

From the four underlined words or phrase (A), (B), (C), (D), identify the one that is not correct.
31. In order to survive, trees rely to the amount of annual rainfall they receive, as well as the seasonal
(A) (B) (C)
distribution of the rain.
(D)
32.A future system of solid waste managements should begin with reduction in the amount of waste .
(A) (B) (C) (D)
33. The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
34. If one is invited out to a dinner, it is perfectly proper to go either with or without no a gift.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
35.Nylon, a synthetic done from a combination of water, air, and a by product of coal, was first introduced
(A) (B) (C) (D)
in 1938.

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.
31. Parents sometimes restrict the amount of time their children spend watching TV. They may allow them
to
watch only two or three hours a day.
A. limit B. ignore C forget D. realize
32. Affluent nations have an obligation to help other members of the UN.
A. Large B. Industrialized C. Advanced D. Wealthy
33. In the 1970s, many governments' efforts to curb inflation were unsuccessful.
A. resist B. control C. sustain D. induce

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.
34. Ignoring the danger to himself, Freddie dived into the river to save the puppy.
A. neglecting B. Overlooking C. Watching D. Noticing
35. I’ve never seen such ingratitude!
A. appreciation B. thanklessness C. disloyalty D. ungratefulness

Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.
36. She always behaves childlike although she has grown up.
A B C D
37. Because the survey produced unexpecting results, the team decided to test the questions again.
A B C D
38. Stars in our universe vary in temperature, color, bright, size, and mass.
A B C D
39. Our supervisor finally noticed that it was we, Caroline and me, who always turned in our reports on time.
A B C D
40. Economics, with their widespread range of practical application, is one of great interest to government
A B C
leaders throughout the world
Read the passage and choose the best answer
1 The most easily recognizable meteorites are the iron variety, although they only represent about 5
 2 percent of all meteorite falls. They are composed of iron and nickel along with sulfur, carbon, and
3 traces of other elements. Their composition is thought to be similar to that of Earth's iron core, and
4 indeed they might have once made up the core of a large planetoid that disintegrated long ago. Due
5 to their dense structure, iron meteorites have the best chance of surviving an impact, and most are
6 found by farmers plowing their fields.
7 One of the best hunting grounds for meteorites is on the glaciers of Antarctica, where the
8 dark stones stand out in stark contrast to the white snow and ice. When meteorites fall on the
9 continent, they are embedded in the moving ice sheets. At places where the glaciers move upward
10 against mountain ranges, meteorites are left exposed on the surface. Some of the meteorites that
11 have landed in Antarctica are believed to have come from the Moon and even as far away as Mars,
12 when large impacts blasted out chunks of material and hurled them toward Earth.
13 Perhaps the world's largest source of meteorites is the Nullarbor Plain, an area of limestone
14 that stretches for 400 miles along the southern coast of Western and South Australia. The pale,
15 smooth desert plain provides a perfect backdrop for spotting meteorites, which are usually dark
16 brown of black. Since very little erosion takes place, the meteorites are well preserved and are found
17 just where they landed. Over 1,000 fragments from 150 meteorites that fell during the last 20,000
18 years have been recovered. One large iron meteorite, called the Mundrabilla meteorite, weighed
19 more than 11 tons.
20 Stony meteorites, called chondrites, are the most common type and make up more than 90
21 percent of all falls. But because they are similar to Earth materials and therefore erode easily, they
are often difficult to find. Among the most ancient bodies in the solar system are the carbonaceous
chondrites that also contain carbon compounds that might have been the precursors of life on Earth.
41. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Finding meteorites on Earth's surface
B. How the composition of meteorites is similar to that of Earth
C. Why most meteorites do not survive impact with Earth
D. The origins of meteorites
42. The word 'core' in line 3 is closest in meaning to
A. center B. surface C. mineral D. field
43. The author mentions 'dark stones' and 'white snow' in lines 6-7 to illustrate that
A. meteorites are found most often in Antarctica B. glaciers stop meteorites from mixing with soil
C. meteorites are easier to find in glacial areas D. most of Antarctica is covered with meteorites
44. The word 'embedded' in line 7 is closest in meaning to
A. isolated B. encased C. enhanced D. enlarged
45. The word 'spotting' in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A. removing B. identifying C. cooling D. falling
46. The passage suggests that which of the following is most commonly responsible for the poor
preservation of meteorites that fall to Earth?
A. The size of the fragments B. Ice sheets C. Erosion D. Desert heat
47. Where was the Mundrabilla meteorite discovered?
A. On the Nullarbor Plain B. In a field C. On a mountain D. In Antarctica
48. The word 'they' in line 19 refers to
A. stony meteorites B. falls C. Earth materials D. ancient bodies
49. Why does the author mention carbonaceous chondrites (line 20)?
A. They are the largest meteorites found on Earth B. They are most likely to be found whole.
C. They come from outside the solar system. D. They may be related to the origins of life on Earth.
50. According to the passage, stony meteorites are
A. composed of fragmented materials B. less likely to be discovered than iron
meteorites
C. mostly lost in space D. found only on the Nubblarbor Plain

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 46 to 55.
 Insects' lives are very short and they have many enemies, but they must survive long
enough to breed and perpetuate their kind. The less insect-like they look, the better their chance of
survival. To look "inedible" by imitating plants is a way frequently used by insects to survive. Mammals
rarely imitate plants, but many fish and invertebrates do.
The stick caterpillar is well named. It is hardly distinguishable from a brown or green twig. This
caterpillar is quite common and can be found almost anywhere in North America. It is also called
"measuring worm" or "inchworm." It walks by arching its body, then stretching out and grasping the branch
with its front feet then looping its body again to bring the hind feet forward. When danger threatens, the stick
caterpillar stretches its body away from the branch at an angle and remains rigid and still, like a twig, until
the danger has passed.
Walking sticks, or stick insects, do not have to assume a rigid, twig-like pose to find
protection; they look like inedible twigs in any position. There are many kinds of walking sticks, ranging in
size from the few inches of the North
American variety to some tropical species that may be over a foot long. When at rest their front legs
are stretched out, heightening their camouflage. Some of the tropical species are adorned with
spines or ridges, imitating the thorny bushes or trees in which they live.
Leaves also seem to be a favorite object for insects to imitate. Many butterflies can suddenly
disappear from view by folding their wings and sitting quietly among the plants that they resemble.
51. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Caterpillars that live in trees B. The feeding habits of insects
C. How some insects imitates plants to survive D. Insects that are threatened with extinction
52. Which of the following does the word "enemies" in line 1 refer to?
A. plants looking like insects B. extreme weather conditions
C. creatures that eat insects D. insects looking like plants
53. According to the passage, how does the stick caterpillar make itself look like a twig?
A. By holding its body stiff and motionless B. By looping itself around a stick
C. By changing the color of its skin D. By laying its body flat against a branch
54. Which of the following is true of stick insects?
A. They resemble their surroundings all the time.
B. They make themselves look like other insects.
C. They are camouflaged only when walking.
D. They change color to make themselves invisible.
55. Which of the following are NOT mentioned in the passage as objects that are imitated as a means of
protection?
A. Thorns B. Flowers C. Leaves D. Sticks
56. In which paragraph does the author describe the way in which stick caterpillars move?
A. Paragraph one B. Paragraph two C. Paragraph three D. Paragraph four
57. Which of the following is opposite in meaning to the word "inedible" in paragraph 3?
A. eatable B. colourful C. beautiful D. moving
58. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT True about the stick caterpillar?
A. It is not popular in North America.
B. It changes its colour to avoid danger.
C. It can have different sizes.
D. The tropical stick caterpillars can have parts of their body looking like thorns.
59. How can butterflies make themselves invisible?
A. By hiding under the leaves.
B. By disappearing from the view.
C. By folding wings and sitting still among the leaves with similar colours.
D. By flying among colourful flowers.
60. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence in italics? The stick caterpillar is well named.
A. The caterpillar is named after a well known name. B. The caterpillar is named just like the way it looks.
C. The caterpillar has a good name. D. The caterpillar is stuck to a popular name.