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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.

Question 1: A. cancelled B. spanned C. defeated D. reared

Question 2: A. grow B. shower C. blow D. lower

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.

Question 3: A. achieve B. respect C. impair D. visual

Question 4: A. campaign B. offer C. damage D. physical

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

Question 5: Donald John Trump is _______ 45th and current president of the United States.
A. a B. an C. the D. X

Question 6: By the time we arrived at the party, almost all the guests _______.
A. has left B. had left C. were leaving D. would leave

Question 7: It was careless of you to tell her the truth. You _______ it as a secret.
A. should have kept B. must have kept C. may have kept D. can have kept

Question 8: He said the show was worth _______ for 3 hours.

A. wait B. waiting C. to wait D. waited

Question 9: Alice is said to be quite intelligent; _______, she often gets poor grades.
A. otherwise B. whereas C. moreover D. nonetheless

Question 10: A lot of workers are gathering to demand an official answer _______ their boss.
A. in B. with C. for D. from

Question 11: _______ children need more help from the community for better education.
A. advantageous B. advantaged C. disadvantaged D. disadvantageous

Question 12: _______ we rely mostly on.

A. The high-tech machines are so that B. The high-tech machines are which
C. It is the high-tech machines that D. They are the high-tech machines and

Question 13: His best study results _______ in comparison with his brother's excellent results.
A. paled B. faded C. dimmed D. darkened

Question 14: The billionaire took _______ of the ancient castle by paying a large amount of money.
A. belongings B. possession C. property D. estate

Question 15: We need your help to _______ money for urgent medical research.
A. give B. grow C. raise D. rise
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Question 16: The castle is _______ the best tourist attraction in the city.
A. easily B. happily C. funnily D. greedily

Question 17: Most countries _______ great importance to education.

A. put B. take C. settle D. attach

Question 18: Because of the extreme weather, it is _______ hot these days.
A. intensely B. cheerfully C. independently D. separately

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.

Question 19: Sugar cane cultivation has been in decline on the island recently.
A. sharing B. farming C. landing D. processing

Question 20: Paris is a far cry from the village where she grew up: the former is too busy and the latter is
more peaceful.
A. dependent on B. keen on C. free from D. different from

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.

Question 21: This is a serious issue and I would like to have your full attention.
A. important B. trivial C. dangerous D. quiet

Question 22: She told us word for word what the boss had said: "You can't increase your salary now".
A. precisely B. shortly C. forcefully D. indirectly

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.

Question 23: Ken is talking to Rebecca.

Ken: "- Do you mind if I borrow your bike for a while?"
Rebecca: "_______."
A. You're welcome B. I quite agree with you
C. No, not at all. Go ahead D. Yes. Never mind

Question 24: Maria and Tony are talking about modern technology.
Maria: -"______"
Tony: "- I couldn't agree with you more. We couldn't have a better life without it."
A. Modern technology has changed our lives dramatically.
B. Could you tell me what you know about modern technology?
C. Modern technology has both advantages and disadvantages.
D. List some inventions that are the results of modern technology.

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 25 to 29.

One of northern England's most popular tourist destinations, the medieval city of York, long the
ecclesiastical capital of the Church of England, (25) ______ one of the country's most magnificent cathedrals.
The country's largest medieval church, York Minster can trace its roots (26) _______ to the spread of Christianity
in the 3rd century, although the splendid present Gothic structure was built almost 1,000 years later.
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Highlights of a tour include the opportunity to view its 14th-century stained glass windows, plus the (27)
_______ interiors of the choir and north transept. Also worth a visit is the crypt, which contains parts of the (28)
_______ 11th-century church the cathedral now stands on.

Other landmarks worth exploring are the ancient City Walls, (29) _______ stretch almost five kilometers
around the old medieval city center and offer excellent views over The Shambles, a narrow 14th-century roadway,
famous for its fine old timber-framed buildings.

Question 25: A. boasts B. confesses C. praises D. admires

Question 26: A. through B. for C. back D. in

Question 27: A. richly-decorating B. richly-decorated C. rich-decorating D. rich-decorated

Question 28: A. origin B. original C. originate D. originally

Question 29: A. that B. where C. what D. which

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 30 to 34.

The Japanese tea ceremony, also called the Way of Tea, is a Japanese cultural activity involving the
ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha, powdered green tea. The whole process is not about drinking
tea, but is about aesthetics, preparing a bowl of tea from one's heart. The host of the ceremony always considers
the guests with every movement and gesture.

Having witnessed or taken part in the Japanese tea ceremony only once, someone will come to understand
that in Japan, serving tea is an art and a spiritual discipline. As an art, The Tea Ceremony is an occasion to
appreciate the simplicity of the tea room’s design, the company of friends, and simply a moment of purity. The
ritual preparation requires the person hosting a tea party to know how to cook a special meal and how to arrange
the flowers which will be placed in the alcove.

The objective of the Japanese tea ceremony is to create a relaxed communication between the host and
their guests. It is based in part on the etiquette of serving tea, but also includes the intimate connections with
architecture, landscape gardening, unique tea utensils, paintings, flower arrangement, ceramics, and all the other
elements that coexist in harmonious relationship with the ceremony. Its ultimate aim is the attainment of deep
spiritual satisfaction through the drinking of tea and through silent contemplation. On a different level, the
Japanese tea ceremony is simply an entertainment where the guests are invited to drink tea in a pleasant and
relaxing room. The bonds of friendship between the host and guests are strengthened during the ceremony when
the host himself makes and serves the tea.

Question 30: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The history of tea ceremony in Japan. B. The origin of matcha in Japan.
C. A Japanese cultural feature. D. The best method to drink Japanese tea

Question 31: The word "witnessed" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. spoken B. seen C. written D. read

Question 32: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a connection that the
ceremony creates?
A. modern atmosphere B. the designs of the buildings
C. attractive gardens D. flower setting
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Question 33: The word "its" in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

A. relationship B. attainment C. satisfaction D. ceremony

Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The tea ceremony is performed by someone's guests.
B. Someone can make friends with each other in the tea ceremony.
C. The tea ceremony can be considered a form of entertainment.
D. The host is only required to make as many tea cups as possible.

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 35 to 42.

Research shows that social media has become the primary news source for most people. Whilst social
media represents hyper-connectivity, its mechanisms allow for widespread misinformation and the rise of fake
news.

With more than 3 billion users worldwide, there is no doubt social media represents a revolution in the
way we communicate with one another. It may be a convenient, easy and cheap way to access information and
stay up-to-date — but it is also a minefield of misinformation and fake news. As social media has become the
primary means for businesses, politicians and decision makers to reach their audiences, people are casting
newspapers and traditional media aside, instead keeping themselves updated via social networks such as
Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp. In the U.S., 67 percent of survey participants say they get their news from
social media in general, with 45 percent reporting getting it from Facebook alone. The situation in Europe is a
little more encouraging but still gives cause for concern. In the EU, 13 percent of consumers say they stay up to
date on European politics via social media, with the figure rising to 16 percent regarding domestic politics. In
Sweden and Denmark, social media serves as the main source of information for 30 percent of consumers.

This is a particularly worrying problem in emerging markets such as Brazil, India and Nigeria, which are
among the biggest markets for WhatsApp and social networks. During the recent presidential elections in Brazil,
a study analysed 100,000 images shared via WhatsApp and found that more than half contained misleading or
flatly false information. In India, where viral fake news has caused chaos and fatal incidents, WhatsApp is set to
run TV advertisements to warn users about the problem. The campaign consists of 60-second films where
characters go through real life scenarios and demonstrates how to use WhatsApp tools such as how to leave
groups that could be spreading misinformation, and how to block unknown senders. The campaign follows
serious criticism of the platform from the Indian government and aims to create wider awareness about the
problem ahead of the general elections to be held in India next year.

Research by the European Commission showed that 85 percent of EU respondents believe fake news to
be a problem in their country, with almost 83 percent perceiving false or misrepresentative information as a threat
to democracy. The underlying issue with using social media as a news source is that it blinds people to a plural
discussion, says Matteo Flora, digital identity expert: “Most people are not used to looking into political debates
anymore and are confined inside their own social media bubbles, always consuming the same kind of
information.” A unilateral news diet leads to unhealthy debate and alienation, so it is important to build platforms
online where social media users are exposed to different views and don’t end up victims of algorithms that
perpetually feed their timelines with stories only of a certain type.

Question 35: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The adverse effects of relying on social media as a primary news source.
B. The importance of reading news from a variety of sources.
C. The advantages of social media in propagating news to a wider audience.
D. Ways in which bad actors manipulate the news stream on social media.

Question 36: The word "widespread" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. accurate B. extensive C. satisfactory D. primary
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Question 37: It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that _______.

A. social media has revolutionized news services worldwide
B. people in the U.S. are more likely to read a wider variety of news than Europeans
C. people who rely on print media are better informed
D. the Europeans have developed better models than Americans for using social media as a news source

Question 38: The word "figure" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. human B. image C. number D. media

Question 39: According to the WhatsApp TV campaign in paragraph 3, _______.

A. users will learn how to adjust their newsfeed to ignore harmful information
B. more than half of the images on the platform are designed to be deceptive
C. users will improve their media literacy by watching the series of 60-second films
D. fictional events will be used to improve users’ WhatsApp experience

Question 40: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to _______.

A. underlying issue B. news source C. discussion D. the use of social media

Question 41: In paragraph 4, Matteo Flora warns that _______.

A. People promote disinformation through social media.
B. The diversity of information on social media traps people in a cycle of indecision.
C. People are able to create social media bubbles within which they get balanced, rational world views.
D. People have been attracted to media bubbles which generate their biases.

Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. Social media has been a boon to increased understanding of current events.
B. Reliance on social media as a primary news source restricts the widening of opinions.
C. Most people use social media to investigate fake news and prevent the spread of misinformation.
D. European are better able to utilize social media as a new source than Americans.

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.

Question 43: Most of these tools are useful, but you need to find ways to use well them.
A B C D

Question 44: It is not easy for teenagers to live far from home on their own alone.
A B C D

Question 45: He is a very learnt man whose vast knowledge was acquired during his foreign travels.
A B C D

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.

Question 46: "I am sorry but I won't do the extra work," Carol said.
A. Carol promise not to do the extra work.
B. Carol denied doing the extra work.
C. Carol refused to do the extra work.
D. Carol apologised for doing the extra work.
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Question 47: He prefers sitting at home to playing outside.

A. He would rather sit at home than play outside.
B. He hates both sitting at home and playing outside.
C. He plays outside more often than he sits at home.
D. He sometimes plays outside instead of sitting at home.

Question 48: He won the first prize thanks to his good reaction.
A. He won the first prize though he didn't react well.
B. He thanked his good reaction after he had won the first prize.
C. He wouldn't have won the first prize without his good reaction.
D. He reacted well because he won the first prize.

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.

Question 49: He studies well at school. He usually helps his mother do housework.
A. Because he studies well at school, he usually helps his mother do housework.
B. Although he studies well at school, he usually helps his mother do housework.
C. He neither studies well at school nor usually helps his mother do housework.
D. He both studies well at school and usually helps his mother do housework.

Question 50: Her father encouraged her actively. She overcame her own obstacles.
A. Such was her father's active encouragement that she didn't overcome her own obstacles.
B. Had it not been for her father's active encouragement, she couldn't have overcome obstacles.
C. If her father had encouraged her actively, she could have overcome obstacles.
D. No matter how actively her father encouraged her, she couldn't overcome her own obstacles