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 1: Unless you have been very, very lucky, you have undoubtedly experienced events in your
life that made you cried.
A. absolutely B. definitely C. certainly D. questionably
Question 2: He usually stays in peace in stressful situations, but this time he really lost his head.
A. kept calm B. got angry C. lost touch D. felt excited

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 3: Manuel is complaining to Norman about his life.
- Manuel: “My life’s got stuck these days. I am so depressed and unable to think of anything.”
- Norman: “__________”
A. Don’t do that again. B. Stay calm. Everything will be alright.
C. No, thanks for your sharing. D. You will be tired.
Question 4: Keneth and Edward are talking about housework.
- Keneth: “I think children should be paid for doing the housework.”
- Edward: “__________. It’s their duty in their family.”
A. There’s no doubt about it B. I don’t think so
C. You’re exactly right D. That’s what I think

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 5: A group of workmen installed an automated gate in our garage.
A. We had a group of workmen installing an automated gate in our garage.
B. We had a group of workmen installed an automated gate in our garage.
C. We had a group of workmen install an automated gate in our garage.
D. We had a group of workmen to install an automated gate in our garage.
Question 6: You should take regular exercises instead of sitting in front of the television all day.
A. Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises.
B. Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable.
C. Don’t take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day.
D. Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day.
Question 7: “I will cook dinner and do the washing-up when you work night shifts.”
A. Her roommate offered cooking dinner and do the washing-up when she worked night shifts.
B. Her roommate offered to cook dinner and do the washing-up when you work night shifts.
C. Her roommate offered to cook dinner and do the washing-up when she works night shifts.
 D. Her roommate offered to cook dinner and do the washing-up when she worked night shifts.
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 8: A. forest B. police C. ladder D. purchase
Question 9: A. deliver B. organize C. devastate D. sacrifice

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 10: A. therefore B. weather C. neither D. theory
Question 11: A. urge B. hurt C. turn D. jump

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 12: The earliest mention (A) of a mechanized printed (B) press in Europe appears (C) in a
lawsuit (D) in Strasbourg in 1439.

Question 13: This national (A) event not only helped (B) enhance city’s reputation but also (C) brings
happiness and fulfillment to (D) local residents.

Question 14: Alice broke (A) the school rules so many (B) times that the headmistress finally had no
choices (C) but to expel them (D).

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 15: Many organizations operate a three – month _________ period before making a position
permanent.
A. advertisement B. qualification C. probation D. application
Question 16: For the controlled study on drinking habits, men between 35 and 45 _________.
A. recruited B. were recruited C. will recruit D. have recruited
Question 17: Satellite ________ offers the opportunity, as never before, for continuous television
coverage of major international events.
A. technology B. technologically C. technological D. technologist
Question 18: The guests are coming at 8 p.m., I ________ cooking by then.
A. will have finished B. will finish C. have finished D. finish
Question 19: So many species of bird are ________ threat of extinction because of farming practices.
A. in B. below C. under D. at
Question 20: It’s believed that the car is one of ________ main factors causing a lot of damage to our
environment.
A. a B. an C. the D. x (no article)
Question 21: ___________, the more chances there are for endangered species.
A. The strictest our laws against poaching are
B. The stricter our laws against poaching are
C. The stricter are our laws against poaching
D. The strictest are our laws against poaching
Question 22: The police had originally planned _______ an investigation into the deal.
A. in launching B. launch C. to launch D. launching
Question 23: This factory was capable of producing a(n) __________ 100 cars per hour.
A. responsible B. automated C. incredible D. artificial
Question 24: You should have your car _________ every six months.
A. serviced B. to service C. service D. servicing
Question 25: The missing children were eventually found at a friend’s house, as safe as _______.
A. heavens B. houses C. homes D. shelters
Question 26: Voice ________ systems let consumers interact with technology simply by speaking to it,
enabling hands-free requests, reminders and other simple tasks.
A. realization B. response C. recognition D. awareness
Question 27: Every living creature has been formed by the slow process of biological _______.
A. consequence B. destruction C. effort D. evolution
Question 28: __________, we will leave for the conference at the City Hall.
A. When it had stopped raining B. When it was stopping raining
C. As soon as it will stop raining D. As soon as it stops raining
Question 29: I could not _________ the lecture at all. It was too difficult for me.
A. come across B. take in C. get along D. run into

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 30: One recipe for success is to stay focused and apply yourself to whatever you do.
A. spend a little time on B. be neglectful of
C. work hard at D. be relaxed about
Question 31: The sun is a powerful energy source, and this energy source can be harnessed by installing
solar panels.
A. depleted B. devasted C. exploited D. expressed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 32: My friend is an efficient engineer. It is hard for him to get a job.
A. That my friend is an efficient engineer makes it hard for him to get a job.
B. Despite the fact that my friend is an efficient engineer, he finds it hard to get a job.
C. It is hard for my friend to get a job because he is an efficient engineer.
D. If my friend were an efficient engineer, he would get a job.
Question 33: The president failed to explain the cause of the economic crisis. He did not offer any
solutions.
A. Not only did the president explain the cause of the economic crisis, but he also offered solutions.
B. The president offered some solutions based on the explanation of the cause of the economic crisis.
C. Although the president explained the cause of the economic crisis, he failed to offer any solutions.
D. The president didn’t explain the cause of the economic crisis, nor did he offer any solutions.
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.
We're always being urged to stay safe online. But in an era where the internet is part of our
everyday lives - for work, fun, study, shopping, even managing finances - it's not always easy to spot
the dangers. Web safety expert, Amanda Knox, explores some of the issues lurking in cyberspace.
Her first piece of advice is to install software and a firewall to protect your computer from
viruses, hackers and criminals who want to steal your data or financial information. "Think of these as
your first line of defense," says Amanda.
So much for protecting yourself against intruders, but what about other problems? Say you've
accidentally deleted an important file or you've been at the mercy of a natural disaster. Katy Marsh runs
an online photography business from home and when a fire destroyed part of her house it could easily
have spelled ruin for her business too. "Luckily I keep a regular back-up of my data so it wasn't a
catastrophe."
Whilst most of us are aware of the need to protect our computers, it seems we're more lax when
it comes to looking out for ourselves, at least according to a recent web awareness survey. Web safety
specialists say better personal awareness is needed and this is due in part to the rise of 'Social Networking'
sites like 'Bebo', 'Myspace' and 'Facebook', which allow us to connect with people around the world with
similar interests and professional backgrounds.
This brings us to other potential pitfalls. Are the people you meet online who they really claim
to be? Can you be sure the person you're chatting with is in fact a 22-year-old Maths undergraduate from
London and not someone merely masquerading as a student to win your trust?
When networking and joining online communities it's better to be cautious about the amount of
personal information you share. For example, it isn't always necessary to use your real name as a
username when registering for a service. You could instead use a pseudonym, or a name that doesn't
give away your real identity to other users. And is it really important to tell the world details about your
school, college or any local clubs you're a member of?
If you do experience problems from another user be prepared to report them for misusing the
service. You'll be doing other users a favor too. And if all else fails, check to see if it is easy to delete
your account and leave the service if you choose to and that you have the option to delete all your details.
A general rule of thumb is not to post any information about yourself that you would not be
happy for the world to know - not just now but in years to come. This includes photographs of yourself,
particularly embarrassing shots of you at that party which you may later regret! It's not always easy to
remove information after it's been posted so you - not to mention your future employer - may have an
unpleasant surprise a few years down the line.
Question 34: The effect of the fire was ________.
A. worse for Katy’s business than her home
B. to ruin Katy’s business
C. to make Katy start to back up her data
D. not as serious for Katy’s business as it could have been
Question 35: In paragraph 2, the phrase “first line of defense” suggests something ________.
A. is the only option B. shows weakness C. is an instruction D. offers protection
Question 36: The phrase “spelled ruin for” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to__________.
A. devastated B. conducted C. improved D. protected
According to paragraph 1, research seems to show that _________.
A. success is directly linked to natural ability
B. music and sports are two fields which require talent
C. practice is of vital importance
 D. an old piece of advice may be exaggerated
Question 37: The word “them” in paragraph 7 refers to__________.
A. interests B. problems C. backgrounds D. communities
Question 38: What tip does the writer give for joining an online community?
A. Always use a false name B. Tell other users where you’re studying
C. Make sure you are properly registered D. Limit the information you give to others
Question 39: The writer says that you should report troublesome users _______.
A. only if nothing else works
B. so you can stop using the service
C. because other people will benefit
D. if you want to delete your own details
Question 40: In the final paragraph, the writer advises people _______.
A. to apply for a job online B. not to have any personal information online
C. not to put photos online D. to consider what may cause problems in the
future

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
While many behaviors and practices associated with going green are designed to save money,
there are certain ways in (41) ________ green living can actually be moderate to very expensive. Much
Much of the technology associated with green living does provide benefits to the environment but often
at a much higher cost than their traditional counterparts. For instance, the use of solar panels can
potentially save you money on your energy bills, but they can (42) ________ thousands of dollars to
install. Energy-efficient appliances are designed to use less electricity and water but they often come
with a high price tag.
Going green can also potentially have a negative effect on the environment. For example, the
development of alternative fuels is an innovation in the green movement in an effort to reduce reliance
on nonrenewable natural resources. (43) ________ these fuels are intended to reduce the toxic emissions
caused by the burning of traditional gasoline; they may have unintentionally caused the opposite effect.
One of these alternative fuels, E85, actually releases more ozone into the atmosphere than traditional
fuel. While ozone is a natural part of the Earth’s upper atmosphere, if it becomes (44) ________ in the
lower atmosphere, it can potentially increase air pollution in areas where smog is a concern, which can
in turn impact the health of (45) ________ living in these areas.
Question 41: A. which B. that C. whom D. who
Question 42: A. spend B. cost C. pay D. charge
Question 43: A. However B. Despite C. Because D. While
Question 44: A. focused B. concentrated C. crowded D. surrounded
Question 45: A. these B. this C. those D. that
 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.
In the 1960s, it took pop and rock groups one or two days to record their songs. Nowadays, it
can take months and months. Many rock groups begin by recording only one instrument, for example,
the voice. Then they record other instruments- electric piano, synthesizer, guitars, drums and so on.
Next, they might use a computer to add special effects. Finally, they “mix” all the instruments
until they get the sound that they want. This means that a CD or cassette will always sound very different
from a live concert.
Music engineers have developed a new computer programme that will change the future of
music. A computer can analyze a singer’s voice. Then if you give the computer the lyrics and music of
a song, the computer can “sing” it in that voice. This means that a singer only needs to record one song
and the computer can then sing other songs in the singer’s own voice. Singers can sing new songs many
years after they have died.
Most of us listen to music for pleasure, but for the record companies, music is a product, the
same as soap powder. When a record company finds a new group (or “band”), they first try to develop
the band’s “profile”. They will try to create an “image” for the band that they think will attract young
people. Instead of allowing the band’s full artistic freedom, they will often tell the band what they should
wear, what they should say and how they should sing and play.
In recent year, many rock groups have started their own record companies because they say that
the big companies are too commercial.

Question 46: Today, to record songs, it takes __________.

A. the same amount of time as in the 1960s B. longer than it used to do
C. only one or two days D. shorter than it used to do
Question 47: Many rock groups use a computer ________.
A. record one instrument B. develop a computer program
C. to record many instruments D. to add special effects
Question 48: Which of the following is NOT true about the new computer program?
A. It can imitate singers’ voice.
B. It is predicted to change the music future.
C. It can sing only one recorded song of the singer.
D. The singer does not necessarily present to really sing.
Question 49: Record companies don’t always _________.
A. suggest the outfits of the band B. tell the band what to say
C. give the band freedom to do things D. decide the songs band will play
Question 50: The word "that" in the passage refers to ________.
A. soap powder B. a company C. an image D. the band
.
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