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On one corner of my dresser sits a smiling toy clown on a tiny unicycle–a gift I
received last year from a close friend. The clown’s short yellow hair, made of yarn,
covers its ears but is parted above the eyes. The blue eyes are outlined in black with
thin, dark lashes. It has cherry-red cheeks, nose, and lips, and its grin disappears into
the white ruffle around its neck. The clown wears a nylon costume. The left side of
the outfit is light blue, and the right side is red. The two colors merge in a dark line.
The white spokes on the wheels of the unicycle gather in the center and expand to
the black tire so that the wheel somewhat resembles the inner half of a grapefruit.
The clown and unicycle together stand about a foot high. As a cherished gift from
my good friend, this colorful figure greets me with a smile every time I enter my
room.
1. What does the paragraph mainly talk about?
4. Fill in the blank spaces in the passage that follows with the best option
(1) …………………. First of all, celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time.
There is always a photographer ready to take an unflattering picture of a famous
person looking clumpy in old clothes. Celebrity also as office their private lives.
Their personal struggles, divorces, or family tragedies all and up as front-page news.
Last and most frightening of all celebrities are in constant danger of the wrong kind
of attention. Threatening letters and even physical attacks from crazy fans are things
a celebrity must contend with.
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a. Refuted c. Rejected
b. Refused d. Reported
9. What is the most suitable antonym of the underlined words in the passage that
follows? (2) =
a. Shrinking c. Diminishing
b. Simmering d. Compressing
10. What is the most suitable antonym of the underlined words in the passage that
follows?
(3)= …………………..
a. Closer c. Longer
b. Fewer d. Narrower
Fill in the blank spaces in the passage that follows with the best option
In 2009, I set off on a long journey. As I left my house, my neighbor shouted, ‘Good
luck!’ I didn’t know at that moment that I would not see him again for three years. I
boarded the plane at Heathrow, and soonit (1) ……………..for Malaysia. When we
touched down in Kuala Lumpur, I couldn’t wait to (2) ……………….the plane. I
took a bus to the city center and spent the night at a youth hostel. The first person I
met was someone I hadbeen at school with years ago. ‘It’s a small world!’ he said
when he saw me
11. The appropriate phrasal verb for the blank (1) in the text is ….
12. The appropriate phrasal verb for the blank (2) in the text is ….
Fill in the blank spaces in the passage that follows with the best option
Build in 1889, the Eifel Towel has become both a global lean of France and one of
the most recognizable buildings in the world. Millions of people visit it every year.
The engineer Gustave Eifel came up with his name for this tower.
(1)___________________
The tower is 324 meters (1.063 ft) tall and as high as an 81-story building. Upon
its completion, it is higher than the Washington Monument to assume the title of the
last man-made structure in the world, a tittle it held for 41 years, (2) ____________.
Due to the additional in 1957 of the antenna, the tower is now higher than the
Chrysler Building
13. (1) =……….
a. The tower entrance was built as the arch to the 1889 World’s Fair
b. The tower was the entrance built as arch to the 1889 World’s Fair
c. The entrance was built as the arch tower to the 1889 World’s Fair
d. The tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair
14. (2)=………….
a. Until the Chrystler was building New York City built in 1930
b. Until the Chrystler building in New York City was built in 1930
c. Until the Chrystler was building in New York City was built in 1930
d. Until the Chrystler was built in New York City was building in 1930
Fill in the blank spaces in the passage that follows with the best option
The purpose of this report is to learn about the facilities and the services provided at
the Bridge hotel for our travel agency. Frist of all, the hotel offers a variety of
facilities. There is a cozy café, a dinner hall, a large pool, a tennis court and a
luxurious spa. There is also a shop on the hotel promisses where you can buy
souvenirs and small gifts, (1) ……………, the hotel offers a variety of activities
especially during winter months. But, the basic problem is that both the spa and the
tennis court are closed to the public (2) …………… there is not enough equipment
and staff. As far as the staff is concerned, they are very friendly and ready to help
guests with any problems that might occur. (3) ……………, they do not always
know exactly what they should do because they do not have enough experience.
15. (1) = ………
a. Besides, c. Consequently,
b. Therefore, d. On the other hand,
a. if c. because
b. when d. although
In 1519, Hermando Cortez led his army of Spanish Conquistadors into Mexico.
Equipped with horses, shining armor, and the most advanced weapons of the
sixteenth century, he fought his way from the flat coastal area into the mountains
highlands. Cortez was looking for gold. And he was sure that Indian groups in
Mexico had mined large amounts of the precious metal. First, he conquered the
groups and then seized their precious gold. His method was very organized.
Initially, Cortez defeated the Tiascalans, and then formed an alliance with them
to defeat the Aztecs, their enemies. Because of an Aztec prophecy about the return
of Quetzecoad a legendary god-king who was light skinned and bearded, Cortez was
believed to be a god and was received by the Aztecs with honor. Later, this warm
welcome turned to mistrust and hatred when he Spaniards mistreated the Aztec
people. Eventually, the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, feel to the Spaniards. Cortez had
Tenochtitlan razed and built Mexico City on its ruins.
18. According to the passage, the Aztecs can be defeated by Cortez because of the
following circumstances, EXCEPT….
a. The Aztecs believed that Cortez c. Cortez made alliances with the
was a god Aztecs’ enemies
b. The Conquistadors possessed a d. The Aztecs had large amounts of
lot of weapons gold and metal
19. Which of the following sayings should the Aztecs have paid attention?
a. Cortez and his army also used c. The Aztecs outnumbered the
god’s powers Spanish
b. The Aztecs were too hasty to d. Cortez was calm and friendly
accept Cortez
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Dr. Magill has more than 20 years’ experience in nuclear science and is
the author of four books, more than 150 scientific publications and 10 patents.
Following a Ph.D. in computer simulation of laser driven fusion
processes, he took up a position as theoretical physicist with the European
Commission. He is one of the pioneers of the field of laser nuclear science in
which nuclear reactions are induced by lasers – thereby offering a simple and
inexpensive way of studying nuclear processes without a nuclear reactor or
particle accelerator. Dr. Magill was a member of the Technical Working group
on ADS and is one of the authors of the report: “A European Roadmap for
Accelerator Driven Systems for Nuclear Waste Transmutation”. He has acted as
consultant to the IAEA in Vienna on Partitioning and Transmutation of Nuclear
Waste, and coordinated a European benchmark exercise on radio toxicity of
spent nuclear fuel. Dr. Magill is an author on radiochemistry and nuclear
chemistry in the Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems or EOLSS, an
interdisciplinary encyclopedia sponsored by UNESCO.
He is currently sector head of Advanced Nuclear Studies and action
leader for Knowledge Management, Education and Training at the Joint
Research Centre in Karlsruhe, Germany. Dr. Magill is also the JRC
representative on Education, Training and Knowledge Management working
group of the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP).
He is the originator of Nuclides 2000, Nuclides.net, and the Nucleonic
Nuclear Science Portal. Since 2003 he has been responsible for the organization
of nuclear science training courses based on the use of this internet technology.
His current activities also include the management of the Karlsruhe Nuclide
Chart –and the publication of the latest 7thedition.
1. For example, books typically cost between $100 and $500 each term.
2. Paper, notebooks, writing utensils, and other supplies required often cost more at
the college bookstore than at any local discount department store.
3. Going to college can be expensive
4. For instance, a package of notepaper costing $2 at a discount store might cost $5
at a college bookstore.
5. First, college tuition and room and board can cost anywhere from $2,000 to
more than $10,000 per semester.
6. Other expenses make going to college even more expensive
7. Second, materials are also very expensive.
8. A college student might have to pay a $50 insurance fee, a $20 activity fee, a
$15 fee to the student government association and anywhere from $500 to $100
for parking. There is another fee if a student decides to add or drop classes after
registration. The fees required to attend college never seem to end.
9. Finally, there are all kinds of special fees added onto the bill at registration
time.
a. 423156789 c. 467483591
b. 468192537 d. 356172498
When using electric appliance, basic safety should be followed, including the
following.
Danger
An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in
Warning – To reduce the risk of burn, fire, electric shock, or injury to person:
1) Do not allow to be used as a toy
2) Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual
3) Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug
4) Never operate this appliance with any air openings blocked
5) Keep fingers away from all moving parts
6) Always use proper needle plate
7) Do not use bent needles
8) Do not pull or push fabric while stitching as it may defect the needle causing it
to break
9) Switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area.
10) To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position then remove the plug from the
outlet
11) Do not unplug by pulling on cord; grasp the plug, not the cord
12) The sound pressure level under the normal operating conditions is 75dB(A)
29. What would be the most appropriate cohesive device to be used between no. 14
and 15 of the passage?
a. Finally c. Moreover
b. Similarly d. Particularly
30. What would the passage step provided in this manual most probably be about?
a. How to utilize the sewing machine
b. How to assemble the sewing machine
c. How to save the instruction manual
a. Appliance c. Safety
b. Warning d. Fabric
a. It is difficult to do c. It is easy to do
b. It is interesting to do d. It is possible to
34. Find out the meaning of the underlined clause/phrase.
Paul : Jack I need your help. Susie told me I either have to stop smoking or
she is going to break up with me. I really love smoking but I do not
want to lose Susie. What should I do?
Jack : Wow Paul, I do not know what to say. You’re really caught between a
rock and a hard place!
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Yesterday, my family and I went to the National zoo and aquarium to visit the new
Snow Cubs and the other animals. In the morning, when we got to the zoo and
aquarium there was a great big line, so we had to wait awhile to get in. After we
entered the zoo, we went straight to the enclosure for the Snow Cubs. My brother
and I were so excited to see them. They were so cute and playful. At lunch time
Dad decided to cook a BBQ. He cooked a sausage so we could have sausage
sandwiches. Mum forgot the tomato sauce so we had to eat them plain. In the
afternoon, we visited the aquarium. My brother was excited to see the sharks and
the tropical fish. At the end of the day when we left we were going to go and get
ice cream but we decided we were too tired so we drove straight home.
a. Sausages
b. Ice cream
c. Sandwiches
d. Tomato sauce
37. Based on the passage, the word “them” in paragraph four refers to ….
a. Snow cubs c. Sausage sandwich
b. Other animals d. Sharks and tropical fish.
38. Fill the blank spaces in the passage than follows with the best option.
California is the most wonderful place to visit because of its weather and its
beautiful nature. Visitors to California can find any weather they like, cool
temperatures in the summer and warm weather in the winter. They can also find the
nature they like. They can see mountains and green lands. Visitors can enjoy a huge
forest and a beautiful coast at the same time. (1)……………….
(1) = ………………..
a. So, you can do different activities in the winter in California
b. So, the high mountains and forests affect the weather of California a lot
c. So, California’s weather and beautiful nature make it a fantastic place to
visit.
d. So, the warm weather and beautiful coast help you have the best holiday
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41. The word “ them” mentioned in “…..Often bring disasters with them“ refers
to…..
a. Thunderstorms c. Floods
b. Disasters d. Fires
Fill the blank spaces in the passage than follows with the best option.
For his whole life, Nick has never been able to get up early. When he was in elementary
school, his mother would set the alarm clock for 6:00, but it would not wake him up.
When Nick was in high school, his alarm clock would
(1) ……………., but he simply turned it off and went back to sleep. Every morning his
father would shout, “ Come on, Nick! You’re going to be late.” The shouting did not
help, however. On a few days, Nick would show up two hours late! Nick knew that his
school would not (2) …………… with this situation much longer. His parents were
frustrated, but they could not give up.
42. The appropriate phrasal verb for the blank (1) in the text is…….
43. The appropriate phrasal verb for the blank (2) in the text is…….
Fill the blank spaces in the passage than follows with the best option.
Every year thousands of people die, due to weather related problems. Let’s (1) examine
the causes for a moment. The year 2003 was a time of extreme cold in the winter by
European standards. In Britain alone, the number of people who died from cold-related
illnesses was described as (2) shameful. Nearly twenty-five thousand people died from
illnesses such as strokes, heart attacks, and pneumonia. In the summer of the same year,
around twenty-three thousand people died in Europe due to the sizzling temperatures.
France was (3) particularly badly hit, with nearly fifteen thousand deaths which were
related to the sweltering heat.
36 (1) = ………………..
a. Very c. Intensive
b. Moderate d. Severe
37 (2) =……………………………..
a. Wonderful c. Ungraceful
b. Unclean d. Mild
38 (3) = …………
a. normally c. commonly
b. generally d. especially
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Earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and shifting of
large sections of the earth's rocky outer shell. Earthquakes are among the most
powerful events on earth, and their results can be terrifying. A severe earthquake may
release energy 10,000 times as great as that of the first atomic bomb. Rock movements
during an earthquake can make rivers change their course. Earthquakes can trigger
landslides that cause great damage and loss of life. Large earthquakes beneath the
ocean can create a series of huge, destructive waves called tsunamis that flood coasts.
Earthquakes almost never kill people directly. Instead, many deaths and injuries in
earthquakes result from falling objects and the collapse of buildings, bridges, and other
structures. Fire resulting from broken gas or power lines is another major danger during
a quake. Spills of hazardous chemicals are also a concern during an earthquake. In
most earthquake zones, land-use planners and engineers design new housing and other
building projects, such as bridges and dams, to reduce property damage, injuries, and
loss of life during quakes.
39 The topic of the passage is……………
a. The types of earthquake
b. The danger of earthquake
c. The characteristics of earthquake
d. The countries under earthquake attack
The Solar System is made up of all (1)………………. that orbit our Sun. In
addition to planets, the Solar System also consists of moons, comets, asteroids,
minor planets, and dust and gas. Everything in the Solar System orbits or revolves
around the Sun. The Sun (2)……………….. around 98% of all the material in the
Solar System. The larger an object is, the more gravity it has. Because the Sun is so
large, its powerful gravity attracts all the other objects in the Solar System towards
it.
44. (1)=……………..
a. Fly c. Round
b. Float d. Planets
45. (2)=………………
a. Creates
b. Contains
c. Compares
d. Comprises
Ned Kelly – Guilty or Innocent
This project has been based on a computer program about the trial of Ned Kelly
which gave us the evidence used in the original trial. After examining a number of incidents,
we come to the conclusion that Ned Kelly was treated unfairly as he only committed half the
crimes he was accused of.
In the Fitzpatrick incident, Ned was charged with the attempted murder of Constable
Fitzpatrick. We believe that Ned was not guilty as Fitzpatrick’s story is not believable
because he contradicted himself, he had just been to the pub and we think that the wounds he
had on his arm were not from bullet shots (which Fitzpatrick claimed) but from a broken
glass which he might have been drinking his brandy in; and finally, he was kicked out of the
police force later on because of his reputation for lying.
In the Stringybark Creek incident, Ned was charged with the wildful murder of
Constable Lonigan, Scanlon and Kennedy. Ned resisted arrest and had to shoot Lonigan three
times. Kelly says that it was not murder but self-defense and he gave Lonigan a chance to
surrender. We feel the McIntyres’s evidence is weak. He said that the bullets came from the
back and not from the front. Dr. Nicholson finds the opposite, stating that Lonigan stood his
ground and met Ned on equal terms.
In our opinion, we say that Ned is guilty for half the things he did but received an
unfair trial. He shouldn’t have been hung publicly but given a long imprisonment.
47. According to the passage, how many people were probably killed by Kelly?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
48. The word “it” in the sentence “..........it was not murder but self defense....” refers
to..........
a. Shooting c. Defending
b. Arresting d. Murdering
50. Based on the passage, which of the following is not a step in operating the coffee
maker?
a. Clean the coffee maker firs before using it.
b. Fill the coffee tank with an amount of cold water wanted.
c. Poor water into the water reservoir from the water tap.
d. Close the lid fully before pressing the ON/OFF button.
51. Where we can find the brand of coffee maker in this manual?
a. Paragraph 1 c. Paragraph 2 and 3
b. Paragraph 1 and 2 d. Paragraph 3 and 8