<G> 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.
<#> <$> say <$> base <$> stand <$> face
<#> <$> programs <$> individuals <$> celebrations <$> subjects
<G> 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 stress in each of the following questions.
<#> <$> control <$> support <$> believe <$> happen
<#> <$> important <$> accurate <$> artistic <$> extensive
<G> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
<#> She will go abroad _____________this English course.
<$> when she completed <$> as soon as she has completed
<$> by the time she will have completed <$> after she will complete
<#> I had a__________chat with my manager and gave him an update on the project.
<$> brief <$> short <$> quick <$> lull
<#> ______ the weather is, the more comfortable we feel.
<$> The more cool <$> The cool <$> The cooler <$> The coolest
<#> She can type, ______?
<$>can she <$> doesn't she <$> can't she <$> isn't she
<#> You should make an _______ with your doctor whenever you have a health concern.
<$> appointed <$> appoint <$> appointment <$> appointing
<#> Linda couldn’t go to the party ______ she was busy revising for her exam.
<$> because of <$> although <$> because <$> despite
<#> When John called last night, I ______ my favorite film on Neflix.
<$> watch <$> had watched <$> was watching <$> watched
<#> I remember she wore a _______ dress to go out with her boyfriend last week.
<$> cotton white Vietnamese <$> Vietnamese white cotton
<$> white Vietnamese cotton <$> white cotton Vietnamese
<G> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
<#> My grandfather often listens to the radio ______ the morning.
<$> on <$> to <$> in <$> from
<#> ______ the paper carefully, Mike handed it in to the teacher.
<$> Having read <$> To read <$> Read <$> Being read
<#> You ______ your grandfather. You both have the same nose and mouth.
<$> take up <$> get after <$> get up <$> take after
<#> Lots of houses ______ by the earthquake in 1970.
 <$> destroyed <$> are destroying <$> is destroyed <$> were destroyed
<#> They are ______________a survey to find out what their customers think of their local bus service.
<$> converting <$> conducting <$> conflicting <$> confining

<#> Can I have a glass of water? I have got a ___________in my throat.

<$> duck <$> frog <$> chick <$> goat
<#> We really regret to ________you that the course you are interested in is now full.
<$> advise <$> consult <$> pledge <$> explain
<G>Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
<#> He finds it very hard to do his new job because of his inexperience.
<$> difficult <$> easy <$> simple <$> interesting
<#> She successfully defended herself against an attack.
<$> believed <$> allowed <$> presented <$> protected
<G> 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.
<#> After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.
<$> become enemies <$> become friends <$> give up weapons <$> reach an agreement
<#> We need to ensure that handwriting is properly taught in our primary schools.
<$> easily <$> exactly <$> actually <$> incorrectly
<G> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
<#> Cindy informs her aunt about her high school graduation exam results.
Cindy: “Aunty, I’ve passed the exam with flying colors.”
Aunt: “______”
<$> Sorry to hear that. <$> That’s right. <$> Congratulations! <$> How many colors?
<#> Laura and David are talking about the benefits of swimming.
- Laura: “I think swimming helps us exercise all our muscles.”
- David: “______.”
<$> You can do it. Thanks anyway. <$> There is no doubt about it.
<$> Not at all. You can make it. <$> Yes, swimming does, too.
<G> 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.
ALLERGY ALERT
To have an allergy means that a person is affected either by a substance in the atmosphere or by some sort of
food. These days, a lot of people suffer from _______ kind of allergy or another.
So, what can people do to fight allergies? If someone is allergic to chocolate, for instance, the simplest thing to
do would be to avoid eating any chocolate. If, on the other hand, the allergic _______ is caused by something
unknown or difficult to avoid, then the only solution is prescribed medication. The chances of someone having
an allergy are bound to be great if allergies _______ in the family.
_______ , there is absolutely no logical reason to be terrified of that possibility. Those _______ suffer can
carry on with their lives and not let their allergies wear them out. They shouldn’t feel different from everyone
else.
(Adapted from Use of English B2 for all exams by E. Moutsou)
<#>
<$> one
<$> little
<$> many
<$> few
<#>
<$> activity
<$> direction
<$> answer
<$> reaction
<#>
<$> walk
<$> jump
<$> catch
<$> run
<#>
<$> Therefore
<$> Moreover
<$> However
<$> Besides
<#>
<$> which
<$> who
<$> where
<$> why
<G> 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 following questions .
CLEAN, CONVENIENT, AND CHEAP
Big cities like New York and London have a lot of great things. They have museums, parks, shopping centres,
and a huge variety of restaurants. However, there are a lot of annoying things in big cities. The most common
problems are air pollution and noise.
Traffic is the main cause of air pollution and noise. For example, drivers in New York are famous for honking
their horns and shouting. That noise drives many visitors crazy - it even drives a lot of the locals crazy, too.
Other big cities have similar problems with their traffic.
City governments have a lot of pressure to solve these problems. The most common solution is public
transportation. Public transportation is a form of travel provided by the government. For example, New York's
biggest form of public transportation is the subway.
Public transportation helps reduce these problems, but it is not enough. Another solution is bicycle sharing. This
is a system that provides cheap bicycles. In cities that have bicycle sharing programmes, there are spots that
have parked public bikes. People borrow the bikes and use them. They can drop off the bike at the same spot
where they borrowed it, or they can drop it off at another spot.
Bicycle sharing programmes are different in each city. In some cities, the bikes are completely free. They are
not even locked. In other cities, you have to pay a small deposit. You get the deposit back when you return the
bike. In still other cities, you need to have a membership with the bicycle sharing programme. Once you have a
membership with the bicycle sharing programme, you can use a bike at any time you want.
Bicycle sharing is hugely popular all over the world. People love this system because it is cheap, clean, and easy
to use. There are bicycle sharing systems in dozens of countries and hundreds of cities. In total, there are more
than 530 bicycle sharing systems around the world, and that number is going up all the time.
<#> Which statement is true according to the passage?
<$> You must drop off the bike only in the spot where you borrowed it.
<$> In some cities, people can borrow bikes for free.
<$> Bicycle sharing programmes are the same in every city.
<$> The bikes in bicycle sharing programmes are usually very expensive.
<#> What does the passage say about bicycle sharing?
<$> It's getting more popular. <$> It's getting less popular.
<$> It's clean, but it's not convenient. <$> It's only popular in New York.
<#> All of the following are the advantages of bicycle sharing EXCEPT that _____.
<$> it does not pollute the air at all <$> it's a cheap means of transport
<$> it can be found in any city <$> it is also convenient
<#> The phrase “drop off” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
<$> leave <$> forget <$> leave out <$> stop
<#> What is the main idea of the passage?
<$> Public transportation <$> Bicycle sharing
<$> Air pollution in big cities <$> Spots for public bikes
<G> 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 following questions.
The roles of higher education in sustainable economic and social development increase year by year, and this
will continue over the next decades. Higher education can be seen as a focal point of knowledge and its
application, an institution which makes a great contribution to the economic growth and development through
fostering innovation and increasing higher skills. It is looked as a way to improve the quality of life and address
major social and global challenges. Higher education is broadly defined as one of key drivers of growth
performance, prosperity and competitiveness.
Business has changed over the last decade. There are a lot of jobs today that failed to exist several decades
ago. The 2017 McKinsey report estimated that 49 percent of time spent on recurrent work activities worldwide
could be automated using existing technologies. The requirements on employee’s skills have also changed.
Modern universities provide their students with various programmes aimed at preparing them for different
economic sectors, helping them to stay and progress in the labour market for long, programmes that make a
difference for labour market outcomes and keep pace with changes in the global economy and changes in the
innovation process. Universities promote lifelong learning; they offer opportunities to engage and attract
professionals into training and professional development. Investing in knowledge creation and enabling its
diffusion is the key to creating high-wage employment and enhancing productivity growth.
One of the missions of the modern universities is finding solutions to big challenges and conducting research
within global priority areas, contributing to social outcomes such as health and social engagement. Often it is
aimed at designing technologies that result in new products and supplying advanced technology for use.
Knowledge is the true basis of higher education: its production via research, its transmission via teaching, its
acquisition and use by students. Hence, excellence must remain the prime objective of any institution of higher
education, including universities in any country. Countries are putting knowledge at the service of their
societies to create a better world. This can be achieved through the training of first-class minds, through major
advances in science and technology and by encouraging an interest in learning.
Now, to realize its full potential, higher education is to maintain a pro-active stance, strengthen its position as
a bedrock upon which countries are and build a new road to growth.
<#> Which best serves as the title for the passage?
<$> What is higher education?
<$> Ensuring continuity for learning.
<$> The importance of higher education.
<$> Transforming tertiary education.
<#> The word “focal” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
<$> controversial <$> crucial <$> high <$> minor
<#> According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned about the current situation around the role of higher
education?
<$> Higher education can create a quality workforce.
<$> Higher education adapts workforce to the changing economy.
<$> Technology is changing the nature of work.
<$> Global economy is the only reason tertiary education exists.
<#> The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
<$> opportunities <$> universities <$> professionals <$> changes
<#> According to paragraph 3, what can be suggested about tertiary education?
<$> Higher education students are guaranteed higher living standards.
<$> It can support business and industry.
<$> It is a technology and innovation driver.
<$> Many countries choose to retain the universities’ traditional role.
<#> The word “bedrock” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
<$> foundation <$> essence <$> heart <$> root
<#> Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?
<$> Research can directly impact the wealth of an economy.
<$> The modern workplace is in a constant state of evolution.
<$> Automation is able to remove part of the repetitive tasks.
<$> A skilled workforce will potentially increase productivity.
<G> 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.
<#> Scientists think there is water on Mars a long time ago.
<#> Over time, different cultures have developed its own gift giving customs and traditions.
<#> Although the professor attempted to explain the scientific term with great clearance, it was still
beyond the intellectual grasp of some students.
<G> XI -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.
<#> It's possible that he will get married next month.
<$> He must get married next month.
<$> He can't get married next month.
<$> He needn't get married next month.
<$> He may get married next month.
<#> “I met my old friend yesterday,” Jane said
<$> Jane said that she had met her old friend the previous day.
<$> Jane said that she would meet her old friend the following day.
<$> Jane said that she met her old friend the previous day.
<$> Jane said that she had met my old friend the day before.
<#> I haven’t heard from Jenny for several months.
<$> I last heard from Jenny several months ago.
<$> Jenny didn’t hear from me several months ago.
<$> Jenny heard about me several months ago.
<$> I didn’t hear about Jenny several months ago.
<G> 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.
<#> Jim missed the first part of the movie. He regrets it now.
<$> Jim wishes he hadn’t missed the first part of the movie.
<$> It was Jim’s wish that he didn’t miss the first part of the movie.
<$> Jim regrets not to miss the first part of the movie.
<$> It was with great regret that Jim didn’t miss the first part of the movie.
<#> He started working in the World Bank. That was right after he had graduated from university.
<$> No sooner had he started working in the World Bank than he graduated from university.
<$> Before he graduated from university, he had started working in the World Bank.
<$> No sooner had he graduated from university than he started working in the World Bank.
<$> Hardly had he started working in the World Bank when he graduated from university.