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24. We _____ the plumbers to install an air conditioner in the living room.
A. had B. got C. made D. arranged
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
25 . I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underline word in the following question.
26. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A.failed to pay B. paid in full C.had a bad personality D. was paid much money
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
27. “Let’s chat on line”. – “……………….”
A. Not at all B. thank you C. good luck D. good idea
28. Hello, may I speak to Mr. Black, please? ……………………..
A. I think so B. Hold on, please C. Goodbye D. I’d like to
29. “I’m terribly step on your foot”. “…….”
A. Don’t say that B. Never mind C. You’re welcome D. That’s right
30. “I’d like to take two weeks’ holiday”. “………. We have too much work to do.”
A. Don’t worry B. Pardon me C. Forget it D. Don’t mention it
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
Face-to-face conversation is a two-way process: You speak to me, I reply to you and so on. Two-way
(31)_______ depends on having a coding system that is understood by both sender and (32)_______,
and an agreed convention about signaling the beginning and end of the message. In speech, the coding
system is the language like English or Spanish; the convention that one person speaks at a time may
seem too obvious to mention. In fact, the signals (34)_______ in conversation and meetings are often
(35)_______. For example, lowering the pitch of the voice may mean the end of a sentence, a sharp
intake of breath may signal the desire to interrupt, catching the chairman’s eye may indicate the desire
to speak in a formal setting like a debate, a clenched fist may indicate anger. When (26)_______
visual signals are not possible, more formal signals may be needed.
31. A. Exchange B. Interchange C. Communication D. Correspondence
32. A. Announcer B. Receiver C. Messenger D. Transmitter
33. A. That people use B. Are used C. Using D. Being used
34. A. Informal B. non-verbal C. verbal D. formal
35. A. their B. These C. This D. That
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that students will
study most regular classes such as maths, science and history online.
Students will probably learn these subjects anywhere using a computer. What will happen if students
have problems with a subject? They might connect with a teacher through live video conferencing.
Expert teachers from learning centres will give students help wherever they live.
Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning social
skills. Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along with each other.
They will help students with group projects both in and out of the classroom.
Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about
the world they live in. This will help students become an important part of their communities.
Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say it will take longer.
Most people agree, though, that computers will change education the way TVs and telephones
changed life for people all over the world years before.
36. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject?
A. Teachers from learning centres will give them help through live video conferencing.
B. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject.
C. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help.
D. Schools will organise a live video conference for teachers to help students with problems.
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
41. I asked him how far was it to the station if I went there by taxi .
A. asked B. was it C. if D. by taxi
42. Although he was tired, but he still went to work yesterday.
A. was B. but C. went D. to work
43. My family spent an interested holiday in Europe last summer.
A. spent B. interested holiday C. in D. last summer
44. Did Carol agree to go camp with you?
A. Did B. agree C. to go D. camp
45. Eaten too many sweets may cause stomachache.
A. Eaten B. too C. may D. cause
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 sentences.
46. I last saw him in 1998.
A.I didn't see him since 1998. B. It is in 1998 that I saw him.
C. I haven't seen him since 1998 D. It has been 1998 since I saw him.
47. They say that the doctor has made a serious mistake.
A.The doctor is said that he has made a serious mistake.
B. It is said that the doctor has been made a serious mistake.
C. The doctor is said to have made a serious mistake.
D. The doctor is said to make a serious mistake.
48. My shoes need cleaning.
A.I need to clean my shoes. B. I have to clean my shoes.
C. Cleaning is needed for my shoes. D. I need to have my shoes cleaned.
49. You ought to make up your mind now.
A.It is time you made up your mind. B. Making up your mind is necessary.
C. You should have made up your mind. D. It is possible to make up your mind.
50. She is the most intelligent woman I have ever met.
A.I have never met a more intelligent woman than her.
B. She is not as intelligent as the women I have ever met.
C. I have ever met such an intelligent woman.
D. She is more intelligent than I .
__________THE END__________