Mark the letter A, B, C, 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. ocean B. official C. sincere D. ancient
Question 2: A. swallow B. below C. slowly D. allow
Mark the letter A, B, C, 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. father B. brother C. belief D. teacher
Question 4: A. family B. solution C. confidence D. interest

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 5: Wild animals ……….in their natural habitat will have a better and longer life
than those which are kept in protected areas.
A. live B. to live C. living D. lived
Question 6: I think London is …………..than New York.
A. more expensive B. expensiver C. as expensive D. the most
expensive
Question 7: ……………………., I will have been away from home for more than three
years.
A. By the time I return to my country B. After I had returned to my country
C. By the time I returned to my country D. As I returned to my country
Question 8: Pay attention ……..all traffic signs when you are travelling in the street.
A. for B. on C. to D. from
Question 9: Let’s go for a walk, ……..?
A. will we B. shall we C. don’t you D. do you
Question 10: I think ………birthday is the most wonderful day of the year.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
Question 11: One of the conservation efforts is the development of wildlife ……..
A. conserves B. reverses C. reservoirs D. reserves
Question 12: You can ………..the new words in the dictionary.
A. look for B. look after C. look up D. look at
Question 13: The librarian told us not ……….reference books out of the library.
A. taking B. took C. to take D. take
Question 14: Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because
to him they were apples and ……..
A. oranges B. pines C. apples D. trees
Question 15: The sun ………..us heat and light.
A. gives B. gave C. has given D. will give
Question 16: Did he ………the doctor’s appointment?
A. do B. have C. arrange D. make
Question 17: Do you believe that such a problem can ……….?
A. solve B. be solving C. is solved D. be solved
Question 18: Despite many recent ………..advances, there are parts where schools are
not equipped with computers.
A. technology B. technological C. technologically D.
technologist
Question 19: In Physic class, we are told that resistance wire can be found in an electrical
…….such as a heater or an oven.
A. device B. appliance C. utensil D. gadget
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Tom: “Would you like to join our picnic?”
Susan: “……….”
A. No, I’m a student. B. It’s careless of you. C. Never mind D. Yes, I’d
love to.
Question 21: David: “It seems to me that spring is the most beautiful time of year.”
Nam: “……….. It is really lovely!”
A. You’re exactly right! B. You could be right.
C. You’re dead wrong. D. I couldn’t agree less.
Mark the letter A, B, C, 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 22: The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is
important.
A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd
Question 23: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to
work.
A. uncomfortable B. calm C. responsive D. miserable
Mark the letter A, B, C, 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 24: This tapestry has a very complicated pattern.
A. obsolete B. intricate C.
ultimate D. appropriate
Question 25: During the Great Depression, there were many wanderers who traveled on
the railroads and camped along the tracks.
A. veterans B. tyros C. vagabonds D. zealots
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest
in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 26: It was a mistake of you to lose your passport.
A. You shouldn't have lost your passport. B. There must be a mistake in your
passport.
 C. You needn't have brought your passport. D. Your passport must be lost.
Question 27: Mary said, “I am sure that you broke my vase, Jim.”
A. Mary said she knew that Jim broke her vase. B. Mary accused Jim of having
broken her vase.
C. Mary asked Jim if he had broken her vase. D. Mary told Jim to break her vase.
Question 28: We haven’t met each other for ages.
A. It’s ages since we meet each other. B. It was ages since we met
each other.
C. It’s ages since we met each other. D. It’s ages since we have met
each other.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 29: Neil Postman, an author (A) of some great books, pointed out (B) that
reading teaches (C) us to think in a logically connected way, and cultivating (D) a
sustained attention span.
Question 30: Have you (A) ever read (B) any novels writing (C) by (D) Jack London?
Question 31: These televisions are (A) all too (B) expensive for we to buy (C) at this (D)
time.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32: No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the
scholarship.
A. As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
B. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
C. Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship.
D. Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
Question 33: I didn’t listen to him and I didn’t succeed.
A. If I listened to him, I would have succeeded.
B. If I had listened to him, I’d have succeeded.
C. If I had listened to him, I would succeed.
D. If I listened to him, I would succeed.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34
to 38.
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide (34) …………that is said to have been
around since the beginning of human beings. Over time, different cultures have
developed their own gift giving customs and traditions.
In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the
hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or
flowers are an appropriate gift for the hostess. In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is
appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or elders of
the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is
unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts (35) …………symbolize
cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be avoided because they
mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries you should not open the gift
in front of the giver and in (36) ………..it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.
Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is
presented. Different cultures have different customs regarding how a gift should be
offered - using only your right hand or using both hands, (37) …………… Others have
strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for instance,
it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The
recipient would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy.
Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an
appropriate gift, will help you to avoid any awkwardness or (38) ………..as you seek to
build a better cross-cultural relationship.
(Source: http://www.giftypedia.com/International Gift_Customs)
Question 34: A. work B. practice C. exercise D. task
Question 35: A. who B. where C. that D. what
Question 36: A. others B. other C. the others D. the other
Question 37: A. yet B. instead C. though D. for
example
Question 38: A. embarrassment B. enjoyment C. appearance
D. confidence
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 39 to 43.
Education is empowering. It strengthens individuals, families and communities.
CARE believes that working to improve education is one of the best investments' we can
make in the effort to overcome poverty. CARE seeks to ensure access to education, even
in the most difficult circumstances and for the most vulnerable groups, such as refugee
children and people living with HIV / AIDS. Because education has such a profound
impact on both a child's and a society's future, CARE has made it a priority for the entire
organization. CARE is working with partners at the local and national level more than 35
countries to improve the quality and accessibility of basic education - helping individuals
and communities reach their full potential.
Question 39: CARE seeks to ensure access to education for.........
A. almost all refugees B. refugee children
C. people living with HIV / AIDS D. refugee children and people living
with HIV / AIDS
Question 40: Why does CARE want to improve the quality and accessibility of basic
education?
 A. to reach their full potential
B. to level social differences
C. to help individuals and communities reach their full potential
D. to work with partners more effectively
Question 41: The word it in the passage refers to …....
A. education B. CARE C. access to education D. a society's
future
Question 42: The word impact in the passage is closest in meaning to.........
A. result B. effect C. consequence D. affect
Question 43: According to CARE, which of the following is TRUE about education?
A. Education is empowering.
B. Improving education helps people overcome poverty.
C. Education has a very great impact on both a child's and a society's future.
D. All of them.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 44 to 50.
The Singapore Science Centre is located on a six-hectare site in Jurong. At the
centre, we can discover the wonders of science and technology in a fun way. Clap your
hands and colorful bulbs will light up. Start a wheel spinning and it will set off a fan
churning. It is a place to answer our curiosity and capture our imagination.
The centre features over four hundred exhibits covering topics like solar radiation,
communication, electronics, mathematics, nuclear energy and evolution. It aims to arouse
interest in science and technology among us and the general public. The centre is the first
science one to be established in South East Asia. It was opened in 1977 and it now
receives an average of one thousand, two hundred visitors a day. The exhibits can be
found in four exhibition galleries. They are the Lobby, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
and Aviation. These exhibits are renewed annually so as to encourage visitors to make
return visits to the centre.
Instead of the usual “Hands off” notices found in exhibition halls, visitors are
invited to touch and feel the exhibits, push the buttons, turn the cranks or pedals. This is
an interesting way to learn science even if you hate the subject. A Discovery Centre was
built for children between the ages of three and twelve. This new exhibition gallery was
completed in 1985. Lately this year a stone-age exhibit was built. It shows us about the
animals and people which are extinct.
Question 44: What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Singapore Science Centre B. Discovery Centre
C. Physical Sciences D. Science Centre
Question 45: What does “Hand off” in paragraph 3 means?
A. Touch B. Don’t stand on C. Don’t touch D. Keep
away
Question 46: It is indicated in paragraph 3 that …….
A. it is impossible for visitors to touch and feel the objects in the center.
B. if you hate science you will never learn the subject even you visit the center.
C. children under 3 are not allowed to visit the center.
D. the “Hand off” notice is not found in the center.
Question 47: The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to ……..
A. evolution B. the general public C. solar radiation D. the centre
Question 48: It is stated in paragraph 2 that ………..
A. the science center makes people interested in science and technology
B. only students can visit the science center
C. there are only several exhibits in the science center
D. visitors don’t want to come back to the science center
Question 49: The author mentions all of the following in the passage EXCEPT ………..
A. The center is located in Jurong C. The exhibits are renewed every
year.
B. There are four exhibition galleries in the center. D. The center is the
biggest in Asia.
Question 50: According to the paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true about the
Singapore Science Centre?
A. The exhibits in the center cover a wide range of topics.
B. The center is the first one established in the world.
C. The center was not opened until 1977.
D. Visitors are encouraged to return to the center.