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 1. [NTL] A turtle differs from all other reptiles in that its body is encased in a protective
shell of their own.
A. from B. other C. their D. own
Question 2. [NTL] All the applicants for the job will be equally treated regarding of their sex,
age, or nationality.
A. applicants B. be equally treated C. regarding D. nationality
Question 3. [NTL] Neither the Minister nor his colleagues has given an explanation for the chaos
in the financial market last week.
A. Neither B. has given C. for D. financially
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 4. [NTL] Several measures have been proposed to the problem of
unemployment among university graduates.
A. address B. create C. pose D. admit
Question 5. [NTL] The conference by non-governmental organizations was about
globalization.
A. is planned B. planned C. is planning D. plans
Question 6. [NTL] John will look for a job next June.
A. before he passed his exams B. while he was passing his exams
C. after he will pass his exams D. as soon as he passes his exams
Question 7. [NTL] I presume that they're not coming they haven't replied to the
invitation.
A. in spite of B. because of C. because D. although
Question 8. [NTL] The children football happily in the yard when a boy suddenly
cried out.
A. have played B. are playing C. played D. were playing
Question 9. [NTL] I have to try hard day by day so as to win a place at university
later.
A. a B. an C. the D. (no article)
Question 10. [NTL] Michael returned to his hometown last summer, ?
A. won't he B. doesn't he C. didn't he D. hasn't he
Question 11. [NTL] They have themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end
of the month.
A. set B. reacted C. warned D. admitted
Question 12. [NTL] He finds physics far than other science subjects.
A. more difficult B. the most difficult C. difficult D. most difficult
Question 13. [NTL] Shelly disagreed with the board's decision. She and went to work
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Question 14. [NTL] Luckily, they successfully the fire and saved all of the children.
A. took out B. put out C. took off D. put off
Question 15. [NTL] He just ran round like a headless when he tried to work on too many
projects but ended up not achieving anything.
A. snake B. horse C. chicken D. duck
Question 16. [NTL] He thanked us having contributed to cleaning the surrounding
environment.
A. for B. on C. with D. to
Question 17. [NTL] She promised the report by the end of the week.
A. finish B. to finish C. finishing D. finishes
Question 18. [NTL] You should ask for Henry's advice since he is very about gardening.
A. know B. knowledge C. knowledgeable D. knowledgeably
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 19. [NTL] A. option B. apply C. evolve D. recruit
Question 20. [NTL] A. probation B. survival C. emotion D. positive
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 21. [NTL] A. achieve B. chemical C. discharge D. exchange
Question 22. [NTL] A. danger B. academic C. expectancy D. applicant
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 23. [NTL] Jack did poorly on his final test. He was aware of the importance of hard work.
A. Not until Jack did poorly on his final test he was aware of the importance of hard work.
B. Only after Jack did poorly on his final test was he aware of the importance of hard work.
C. Poorly though Jack did on his final test, he was aware of the importance of hard work.
D. Hardly had Jack done poorly on his final test when he was aware of the importance of hard
work. Question 24. [NTL] Kathy wants to join the singing contest. However, she doesn't have a
beautiful voice.
A. Unless Kathy has a more beautiful voice, she can join the singing contest.
B. Kathy wishes she became more beautiful to join the singing contest.
C. If Kathy had a beautiful voice, she would join the singing contest.
D. If only Kathy had had a more beautiful voice, she would have joined the singing contest.
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 25 to 29.
In the past, cell phones were big and heavy. In the future, telephones will still be big. The
good news is that people will be able to fold them in half to make them smaller. The "foldable
phone" is now in development.
One company has come up with a smartphone and tablet in one. This device can fold down
to the size of a regular cellphone to make it "pocket-size." The foldable phone has a larger screen,
keyboard, and high-quality speakers. This makes easy to use. The flexible display can go from
smartphone to tablet just by unfolding it. The interior screen is so big that it can run three different
apps at the same time. People can watch a video, talk about it, and browse websites online. There
are also two batteries inside the phone - one on each side. Many companies have been looking for
ways to improve smartphones. The foldable phone is unlike anything else that has come before it.
This powerful machine is a smartphone, computer, and camera all in one. There is a current race to
get foldable phones on the market. But we'll have to wait and see how well these new smartphones
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Question 25. [NTL] Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Evolution of Cell Phones B. The Superiority of Large Smartphones
C. The Future of Pocket-Sized Technology D. The Features of Foldable Phones
Question 26. [NTL] According to paragraph 2, why is the foldable phone user-friendly?
A. It has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers.
B. It can be folded or stretched at any time.
C. It can run more than three different apps at the same time.
D. It is a regular cell phone with two batteries inside.
Question 27. [NTL] The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. keyboard B. device C. video D. screen
Question 28. [NTL] The word “run” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to .
A. install B. move C. operate D. download
Question 29. [NTL] Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Cell phones used to be big and heavy in the past.
B. The foldable phone is a combination of a smartphone, computer and camera.
C. A large number of companies have been searching for ways to upgrade smartphones.
D. The foldable phone is currently on the market.
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 30 to 34.
The career one chooses can have a significant impact on their mental and emotional well-
being. Studies have shown that job satisfaction is linked to overall happiness and life satisfaction.
When considering a career, one must consider one's passions and (30) . Choosing a career
that aligns with one's passions and strengths can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying work life.
Additionally, it is important to research the job market and consider (31) factors such as
demand, salary, and growth potential when making a decision about a career. While financial
considerations are important, it is also important to (32) personal fulfillment and happiness.
Finding a job that brings a sense of purpose and meaning can contribute greatly to overall life
satisfaction. It is important to consider one's long-term career goals and plan accordingly. This may
involve pursuing additional education or training, seeking out mentorship or networking
opportunities, or taking on new challenges and responsibilities within one's current job.
(33) , choosing a career is a personal decision which requires careful consideration and
self- reflection. Individuals can discover professions (34) bring happiness and significance to
their lives by giving priority to their personal satisfaction and development.
Question 30. [NTL] A. interests B. challenges C. backgrounds D. lifestyles
Question 31. [NTL] A. few B. some C. little D. much
Question 32. [NTL] A. nurture B. pursue C. prioritize D. achieve
Question 33. [NTL] A. Otherwise B. However C. For example D. Finally
Question 34. [NTL] A. who B. whose C. what D. that
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 35. [NTL] Anna and Linda are talking about cyberbullying.
Anna: "I believe that children should be provided guidance on how to deal with cyberbullying."
Linda: “ . This can help them have more enjoyable experiences on the Internet."
A. No doubt B. Sorry, but you're right
C. I don't think you're correct D. Actually, I quite agree anymore
Question 36. [NTL] Tim and David are at the zoo.
Tim: "Can I touch the monkey?"
David: " . It warns 'No touching animals'."

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C. Of course you can D. I'm afraid not
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 37 to 43.
There have been many famous detectives in literature. But one of the first - and certainly the
most famous is Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was created by the British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
in the late nineteenth century.
Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in the work A Study in Scarlet, which was
published in 1887. Holmes instantly became a popular literary figure with the general populace,
who demanded that Doyle write more stories involving him. Doyle compiled and eventually wound
up writing fifty-six short stories and four novels that featured Holmes. While he took a break of
several years from creating stories about Holmes, Doyle continued to write Holmes stories until
1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the
Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to
solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of
observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly
sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes
also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as
sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with
whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor
Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes
and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a
waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character.
He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more
detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
Question 37. [NTL] What is the best title for the passage?
A. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The Creator of Sherlock Holmes
B. The Most Famous Detectives in the World
C. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
D. A Brief Biography of Sherlock Holmes
Question 38. [NTL] The word "him" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. Sherlock Holmes B. criminal C. children D. populace
Question 39. [NTL] In paragraph 4, the word "nemesis" is closest in meaning to .
A. competitor B. rival C. peer D. partner
Question 40. [NTL] According to the passage, which is TRUE about Sherlock Holmes?
A. He was fluent in several foreign languages.
B. He discouraged Dr. Watson to become more observant.
C. He often resorted to fighting during his investigations.
D. He relied upon logic to solve various mysteries.
Question 41. [NTL]. In paragraph 4, the phrase "refrained from" is closest in meaning to
.
A. continued B. resumed C. postponed D. remained
Question 42. [NTL] What does the author imply about Professor Moriarty?
A. There is an unknown reason why he engaged in a life of crime.
B. Critics consider him to be the greatest literary villain in history.
C. Sherlock Holmes and he are related to one another.
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A. His fans demanded that Holmes be killed off.
B. Killing Holmes would help Doyle increase his sales.
C. It was too difficult for him to come up with new storylines.
D. He had no desire to write about Holmes anymore.
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.
Question 44. [NTL] The evening would have been more enjoyable if all the extraneous activities
had been dropped from the program.
A. exceptional B. irrelevant C. excessive D. overextended
Question 45. [NTL] The sun is a powerful energy source, and this energy source can be harnessed
by installing solar panels.
A. depleted B. exploited C. devastated D. expressed
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 46. [NTL] Experts often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted slowdown.
A. a reform B. inflation C. an improvement D. a decline
Question 47. [NTL] Don't get angry with such a thing. It's only a storm in a teacup.
A. serious problem B. trivial thing
C. commercial tension D. financial issue
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 48. [NTL] The last time I saw my grandmother was at my sister's wedding.
A. I haven't seen my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
B. I saw my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
C. I didn't see my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
D. I have seen my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
Question 49. [NTL] I thought it was not necessary to book tickets for the film in advance, but I was
wrong.
A. I needn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
B. I couldn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
C. I should have booked tickets for the film in advance.
D. I must have booked tickets for the film in advance.
Question 50. [NTL] "If I were you, I would rent another room” said my friend.
A. My friend threatened me to rent another room.
B. My friend was thinking about renting another room.
C. My friend insisted on renting another room.
D. My friend advised me to rent another room.

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