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. frightened B. stamped C. walked D. laughed
2. A. chemistry B. achievement C. archaeologists D. technique

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. positive B. meaningful C. enormous D. benefit
4. A. possibility B. impossible C. unforeseen D. scientific

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. While still a small child, John was very fond__________ creating new things.
A. with B. at C. of D. for
6. Text messaging, or texting, is a fast and efficient way to__________ information.
A. make B. collect C. receive D. exchange
7. Many parents find it difficult to communicate___________ their teenage children.
A. of B. by C. through D. with
8. Communication has changed significantly___________ the last ten years.
A. in B. by C. for D. since
9. Science and technology are the keys__________ economic and social development.
A. for B. to C. in D. of
10. It is predicted that 10 million self-driving cars will be on the road__________ 2020.
A. until B. from C. since D. by
11. John J. Stone-Parker came__________ the idea of creating a star-shaped device when
he was 4 years old.
A. up with B. down on C. across with D. away from
12. If you don’t__________ your invention, other people may well take advantage of it.
A. discover B. explore C. patent D. develop
13. Vivian said that she__________ Jim at the supermarket the previous day.
A. was meeting B. had met C. would meet D. was going to
meet
14. __________ create the applications or Systems that run on a Computer.
A. Computer manufacturers B. Software developers
C. Archeologists D. Conservationists
15. When I called them yesterday, they told me that they were going to the
Movies __________.
A. now B. tonight C. that night D. the next day
16. Technological advancements have turned AI and robotics from science fiction
to __________.
A. reality B. benefit C. quality D. discovery
17. We’ll have flying cars in the future, __________we can travel much faster and further.
A. although B. since C. in order that D. so that
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
18. “Modern technology saves us lots of time.” - “__________”
A. I think it’s all right! B. OK. That’s all.
C. I can’t agree with you more! D. Not completely all.
19. “A hurricane is heading toward our home town.” - “_________”
A. That’s a relief. B. How interesting! C. Glad to hear. D. Oh my God!

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.
20. She told to me that her parents were arriving the following day.
A. told me B C D
21. Electronic mail is a popular method of communication these days because it’s fast,
A B C
efficient, and expensive.
D. cheap
22. He decided to not apply for that job because he didn’t meet all the qualifications.
A. not to B C D

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in
the following passage.
Computers are helpful (23) _________ many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with
information even (24) _________ quickly than a person. Second, computers can work with a
lot of information at the same time. Third, they can keep information for a long time. They
do not forget things that the common people do. Moreover, computers are almost always
correct. They are not perfect, but they usually do not (25) _________mistakes.
Recently, it is important (26)__________ about computers. There are a number of things to
learn. Some companies have (27) ___________at work. In addition, most universities offer
day and night courses in Computer Science. Another way to learn is from a book, or from a
friend. After a few hours of practice, you can work with computers. You may not be an
expert, but you can have (28) ______________.
23. A. in B. on C.at D. over
24. A. much B. rather C. more D. less
25. A. do B. make C. have D. take
26. A. know B. knowing C. to know D. knew
27. A. classes B. meetings C. schools D. discussions
28. A. fun B. funny C. enjoy D. for fun

Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the
passage.
The large movement of the earth under the water causes a very large and powerful
tsunami. That tsunami was called the Asian Tsunami in most of the world. It was called the
Boxing Day Tsunami in England, Australia, South Africa and Canada because it happened on
the holiday which they call Boxing Day. The tsunami caused a lot of damage to countries
such as the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Waves as high as 30 meters killed many people and damaged or destroyed a lot of
buildings and other property. Over 225,000 people died or they were not found after the
tsunami. The waves traveled as far away as South Africa (8,000 kilometers) where as many
as 8 people died because of high water caused by the waves. Because of how much damage
was caused and the number of people the earthquake affected, over $7 billion was donated
to help the survivors and rebuild the areas damaged.
29. Why was the tsunami called the Boxing Day Tsunami in England?
A. Because it happened when people were boxing.
B. Because it happened when people were collecting boxes
C. Because it happened on Boxing Day
D. Because it destroyed a lot of boxes
30. How high were the waves?
A. thirteen meters B. eighteen meters
C. thirty meters D. two hundred meters
31. What were some people in South Africa killed by?
A. earthquake B. high water C. high wind D.volcano
32. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Only in Asia the tsunami was called Asian Tsunami
B. The tsunami caused a lot of damage to Indonesia
C. Many people died because of the high waves
D. A lot of money was raised to help people
33. What does the word ‘survivors” in the last sentence mean?
A. Houses that aren’t destroyed B. Offices are being rebuilt
C. People who were dead D. People who are left alive

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
34. Everyone has their own style of studying. I prefer to study by myself, so I am not
disturbed
A. location B. network C. method D. culture
35. Thanksgiving is a seasonal festival which takes place on the fourth Thursday of
November in America.
A. occurs B. causes C. holds D. celebrates
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word in the following question.
36. Solar energy doesn’t cause pollution, but it is not cheap.
A. commercial B. expensive C. possible D.
effective
37. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it.
A. cover B. locate C. show D. beautify

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to

each of the following questions.
38. My instructor said that we were the best class he’d ever taught.
A. ‘You are the best class I’ve ever taught.’ my instructor said.
B. ‘You were the best class I ever taught.’ my instructor said to me.
C. ‘They are the best class he’s ever taught.’ said my instructor.
D. ‘They were the best class he’s ever taught.’ said my instructor.
39. I last met him three years ago.
A. I haven’t met him for three years ago
B. I haven’t met him for three years
C. I haven’t met him since three years
D. I have met him for three years ago
40. We will open more forums for students to share their ideas.
A. More forums will open for students to share their ideas.
B. More forums will be open for students to share their ideas.
C. More forums for students will open to share their ideas.
D. More forums will be opened for students to share their ideas.
41. You must run quickly. You don’t want to be left behind.
A. If you want to be left behind, you must run quickly.
B. If you don’t want to be left behind, you shouldn’t run quickly.
C. If you don’t want to be left behind, you must run quickly.
D. Unless you want to be left behind, you mustn’t run quickly
42. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
A. This school is not as good as my last one.
B. This school was not as good as my last one.
C. I studied in a good as my last one.
D. My last school is not as good as this one.
43. We stayed in that hotel despite the noise.
A. Despite the hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
B. We stayed in that noisy hotel, and we enjoyed it.
C. Although that hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
D. Because of the noise, we stayed in that hotel.
44. She hasn't played the piano for five years.
A. The last time she played the piano five years ago.
B. She played the piano five years ago.
C. The last time she played the piano was five years ago.
D. She doesn't play piano five years ago.
45. We bought our house last year.
A. Our house was sold last year.
B. Our house was bought last year.
C. Our house has been bought for a year.
D. Our house has been bought since last year.