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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.
1. A. change B. preparation C. climate D. related
2. A. capture B. catastrophic C. atmosphere D. shortage
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.
3. A. accident B. reference C. coincide D. formulate
4. A. environment B. economy C. publication D. equality
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.
5. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed
A B
by long periods covering by water.
C D
6. Because parents did not satisfy with the explanation given by the bus driver, they were
A B
asking for an official investigation into the accident.
C D
7. Deforestation is occurring most rapid in tropical regions of the world.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
8. Tom said that he ________ his motorbike the day before.
A. had lost B. lost C. has lost D. lose
9. Drying flowers is the best way ________ them.
A. preserved B. by preserving C. preserve D. to preserve
10. Traditionally, Americans and Asians have very different ideas ________ love and marriage.
A. to B. at C. about D. m
11. Swimming is a beneficial exercise, ________ aerobic activity and uses a number of muscle
groups.
A. not only because it provides B. because it both provides
C. for provision D. as a result of providing
12. The activities of the international marketing researcher are frequently much broader
than________.
A. the domestic marketer has B. the domestic marketer does
C. those of the domestic marketer D. that which has the domestic marketer
13. The collapse of tin prices in the 1980s destroyed the tin-mining industry, ________ former
employees have since turned in desperation to growing cocoa.
A. all of whom B. none of their

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C. several of its D. many of whose

14. ________ a research team is an effective way to prepare for class preparation of social
studies such as history, geography, literature, and economics.
A. Form B. Forms C. Forming D. Formed
15. We bought some________.
A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses
16. We are going to have a trip to Ha Noi. We need to ________ arrangements for the trip
carefully.
A. do B. make C. get D. pay
17. When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty ________ paintings were destroyed,
including two by Van Gogh.
A. worthless B. priceless C. valueless D. worthy
18. When it started to snow, he ________ his overcoat.
A. took out B. put off C. took off D. put on
19. The meeting has been put ________ to Friday as so many people have got the flu.
A. up B. in C. out D. back
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.
20. Ann: How well you are playing, Peter!
Peter: ________
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words.
B. Thank you too much.
C. I think so. I’m proud of myself.
D. Many thanks. That’s a nice compliment.
21. Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.”
Katherine: “________. Each has its own features.”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more. B. That’s completely true.
C. I disagree with you. D. I can’t help thinking the same.
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.
22. The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
A. changed completely B. cleaned well
C. destroyed completely D. removed quickly
23. A brief outline of the course and bibliography were handed out to the students at the first
meeting.
A. discarded B. showed up C. distributed D. contributed
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.
24. Punctuality is imperative in your new job.

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A. Being late B. Being cheerful C. Being efficient D. Being courteous

25. Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of
extinction.
A. Enriched B. Contaminated C. Purified D. Strengthened
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.
26. I couldn't help laughing when he told me that story.
A. The story he told me did not help at all.
B. I did not laugh when hearing that story.
C. I couldn't help him tell that story.
D. I couldn't resist laughing when he told me that story.
27. She feels happy because of her coming birthday party.
A. She feels happy to come to a birthday party.
B. Her coming birthday party makes her happy.
C. Because she was born she feels happy.
D. Her birthday party will happily come.
28. “That's a lovely new dress, Jean,” said her mother.
A. Jean's mother said she liked her dress.
B. Jean's mother complimented her on the lovely new dress.
C. Jean's mother wanted to buy a lovely new dress.
D. Jean's mother told her to buy that lovely new dress.
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.
29. The government has little money. It can’t deal with the many social problems.
A. The government has little money because it can’t deal with the many social problems.
B. The government has little money with which to deal the many social problems.
C. The government has little money, but it can deal with the many social problems.
D. The government has little money so that it can’t deal with the many social problems.
30. Pollution diminishes the quality of our lives. That is hard to deny.
A. It’s pollution that diminishes the quality of our lives is hard to deny.
B. Pollution diminishes the quality of our lives is hard to deny.
C. It’s hard to deny that pollution diminishes the quality of our lives.
D. It’s hard to deny pollution that diminishes the quality of our lives.
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.
Native American Beauty
All native peoples create artworks that use what is (31) _________ to them in terms of local
resources. In the Americas, the aboriginal people created handicrafts that had both a cultural
and an artistic significance. These beautiful crafts were made by master Native American
craftsmen, and their skills have been (32) _________ down through countless generations.
Religious or spiritual beliefs can play a major role in the arts and handicrafts of all people.

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One example of a Native American handicraft is made of a willow branch and thin strips of
leather. The branch is formed into a circular (33) _________ that is meant to hang in a person’s
living area. Often (34) _________ with feathers on the outside of the circle, it is called a dream
catcher. It is related to the belief that these special crafts could catch bad dreams sent by the
spirits. To Native Americans, dreams were special (35) _________ sent from the great beyond.
The dream catcher would allow good dreams to pass through it; however, nightmares would be
caught and then released with the first morning light.
31. A. ready B. available C. abundant D. sufficient
32. A. come B. brought C. left D. passed
33. A. model B. arrangement C. design D. decoration
34. A. decorate B. to be decorated C. decorated D. decorating
35. A. messages B. ideas C. news D. information
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 36 to 42.
The Most Powerful Force in Space
A black hole is a spot in space that has incredibly powerful gravity. A black hole’s gravity is
so strong that it pulls everything nearby into it. It can pull stars, planets, and other things.
Nothing can escape a black hole. In fact, they are so powerful that even light cannot escape
them.
Scientists first started talking about black holes in the year 1783. That year, one scientist
said that in the universe, there might be places with gravity strong enough to trap light.
However, that scientist didn’t use the term “black hole”. The term “black hole” was invented in
1967.
Black holes are formed when a star dies. When a star dies, it collapses. When that happens,
a huge amount of matter crowds into a very small space. The matter becomes very, very dense.
How much matter are we talking about? Imagine a star that is the size of ten suns. Imagine
fitting that amount of matter into New York City. That is what a black hole is like. Its gravity is
so powerful because it has so much matter.
However, not all black holes are huge. Scientists believe that some black holes are the size
of atoms. Although these black holes are tiny, they might have the same amount of matter that a
mountain has.
We can’t see black holes because they don’t have any light. They are completely invisible.
Scientists can guess where black holes are by studying nearby stars and planets. If gravity
seems to be pulling the stars and planets to one spot, then scientists believe that the spot is a
black hole.
Some people wonder if a black hole could ever destroy the Earth. We do not need to worry
about that. There is no black hole that is close enough to destroy the Earth. The closest black
hole is about 7,800 light years away. In addition, the sun is not big enough to create a black
hole.
36. When are black holes formed?
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C. When two suns crash into each other D. When a star dies
37. How do scientists study black holes?
A. They look at nearby stars. B. They look at the black holes
C. They look at the sun. D. They visit the black holes.
38. Which statement is NOT true?
A. Black holes have very little matter. B. Black holes can be big or small.
C. We can’t see black holes. D. Nothing can escape a black hole
39. Which of the following CAN’T be inferred from the passage?
A. Scientists started studying a black hole in 1967.
B. A black hole is invisible because it traps light.
C. The movement of stars and planets are affected by a nearby black hole
D. A black hole gets its name because it does not have any light.
40. The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. planets B. gravitation C. empty spaces D. black holes
41. The word “collapses” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. fails B. falls inwards
C. breaks down D. becomes unconscious
42. What would be another good title for the passage?
A. Places without Gravity
B. Strong Enough to Pull a Planet
C. Will a Black Hole Destroy the Earth?
D. The Brightest Things in the Universe
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.
Organic Farming: The New Vacation
In 1971, Sue Coppard worked as a secretary in London. While she enjoyed city life, Sue
also missed the countryside where she spent most of her time as a child. So she offered to help
out on a farm, or more specifically, an organic farming programme organized by a nearby
college. She got a few people to volunteer as well, and they spent the weekend doing
“housework,” which involved clearing bushes and cleaning drains. Afterwards, the farm
managers said they could come back anytime to help out.
Sue put a small ad in a magazine, offering people the chance to volunteer at the organic
farm. The volunteer programme grew quickly, and soon other organic farmers joined in, asking
for people to help out. With so many people and farms involved, someone needed to organize
the different groups. A few of the original volunteers started WWOOF (World Wide
Opportunities on Organic Farms) to help volunteers and farmers find one another. Today, at
least 50 different countries have WWOOF organizations, and many other countries have
individual farms that participate in the movement.
While WWOOF is still a weekend activity for some, it now welcomes travellers and people
who visit to live and work on farms for longer periods of time. WWOOF volunteers can stay on
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experience. The work can be exhausting, but volunteers think it’s worth it. By working on
farms, the volunteers interact with farmers and develop a love for the outdoors and organic
farming. Many travellers now use WWOOFing as a way to visit new countries and experience
new cultures.
As travellers will discover, every WWOOF opportunity is a bit different. In Serbia, you can
find Misa and Olja, a couple whose farm is known for its hard cheeses and for its bread made
from homegrown grains. Finca Amiruca, a farm in Ecuador, teaches volunteers how to grow
peanuts, plantains, and yucca. When volunteering in Japan, you may get to learn about growing
rice.
WWOOF is only one of the many unique volunteer opportunities available. Volunteering is
something that anyone can do, and a wide variety of organizations accept or even welcome
volunteers. So the next time you get the itch to be active on the weekend or on vacation, why
not look for a good cause to spend your energy on?
43. Why did Sue first work on a farm?
A. She was a student at the university. B. She needed money.
C. She missed the countryside. D. She did not enjoy the job.
44. More people joined the programme when Sue________.
A. put an advertisement in a magazine
B. hung posters at a school
C. asked friends and neighbours to come
D. offered to pay people to work
45. When living on a WWOOF farm, volunteers________.
A. must pay the farm’s owner B. can stay for a long or short time
C. are given a special bedroom D. sleep outdoors
46. Which is NOT a change that WWOOF has undergone since it first started?
A. It has spread to many different countries.
B. It has many more people volunteering for it.
C. It allows people to stay for longer periods of time.
D. It is less tiring than it used to be.
47. The word “hands-on” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A. decisive B. by hand C. skillful D. practical
48. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to________.
A. gardening B. working hard
C. gaining experience D. having no salary
49. What is special about the farm in Serbia?
A. It is the only farm in the country where rice is grown.
B. Peanuts, plantains, and yucca are grown on the farm.
C. It is an animal farm, with lots of pigs and cattle.
D. The people at the farm make cheese and bread.
50. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?

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A. to introduce a new volunteer organization

B. to explain why working on a farm is good
C. to encourage readers to volunteer
D. to give one more detail about WWOOF

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