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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A. Epidemic B. Illegal C. Education D. Competitor

Question 2: A. Compose B. Opponent C. Wholesale D. Colony

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. Discuss B. Waving C. Airport D. Often

Question 4: A. Obligatory B. Geographical C. International D. Undergraduate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5. _____________ of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would improve.

A. At the height B. At the bottom C. On the top D. In the end

Question 6. Something began to go _____________ _with the experiment when the two scientists were forced to retire.

A. wrong B. stale C. faulty D. ill

Question 7. I agree with most of what you said, but I can't ____ your idea of letting children leave school at the age of 14. A. go along with B. put up with C. keep up with D. come up with

Question 8. ______________ he was kidnapped by the Iraqi guerrillas yesterday has been confirmed.

A. That B. What C. If D. Unless
Question 9. Congress has decreed that the gasoline tax _______.

A. should abolished B. is abolished C. be abolished D. should be abolished

Question 10. My wallet ___ _at the station while I ___ for the train.

A. will be stolen/ am waiting B. had to steal/ would be waiting C. must have been stolen/ was waiting D. should have stolen/ had been waiting

Question 11. He tends to forget things very quickly and behaves more and more like the typical _______ _professor.

A. cool-minded B. clear-minded C. well-minded D. absent-minded

Question 12. Under the UK opportunity laws, an employee ______against on the grounds of race, religion or gender.

A. cannot be discriminated B. hasn\'t been discriminating

C. didn\'t use to discriminate D. should not discriminate
Question 13._ _The new manager laid down very strict rules as soon as he had _____________ _the position.

A. taken over B. come over C. taken up D. taken off

Question 14. ______________ your help, I wouldn't have got the scholarship.

A. Had not it been for B. Unless I had C. If I had had D. But for

Question 15. The more she practices, __________ she becomes.

A. the more confident B. the most confident C. the greater confidence D. the more confidently

Question 16. Modern skyscrapers have a steel skeleton of beams and columns _______ _a three-dimensional grid.

A. and forming B. that forms C. forms D. from which forming
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 2

Question 17. Patient: "Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?" Receptionist: "__________._"

A. OK, let me just check the diary. B. Not at the moment. He can\'t be disturbed.

C. OK, you will need to check my diary. D. Have a seat and I\'ll be with you in an hour.

Question 18. "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" -"_____________._"

A. Thanks. My mother bought it for me. B. I like you to say that

C. Certainly. Do you like it, too? D. Yes, of course. It\'s expensive.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) _SIMILAR_ in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 19: “It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it over”.

A. to sleep on it. B. to make it better C. to make up for it D. to think out of time

Question 20: “He insisted on listening to the entire story”.

A. part B. funny C. whole D. interesting

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) _OPPOSITE_ in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 21: Digital watches that display time electronically are swiftly replacing analog watches.

A. slowly B. eventually C. quickly D. rapidly

Question 22: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.

A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 23: A secretary (A) told me an important file (B) had left in the lunch room (C) just (D) the other day.

Question 24: Approximately (A) one-fifth of (B) a worker's income (C) to pay in taxes (D) and social security.

Question 25: With the victory (A) over Germany in the (B) final match, Brazil became the first team (C) won the trophy (D) five times.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 26: I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.

A. By having failed his driving test, Harry made no surprise.

B. If Harry had not failed his driving test, I would have been surprised.

C. Harry's having failed his driving test is not my surprise.

_D._ It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test.
Question 27: She has always had a good relationship with the children.

_A._ She has always got on well with the children._ _B. She has got a lot of friend children.

C. She has always got away well with the children. D. The children have had her as their friend.

Question 28: I have called this meeting in order to present the latest_ _sale figures.

A. This meeting is in order to present the latest sale figures.

B. My purpose in this meeting is in order to present the latest sale figures.

_C. _My purpose in having called this meeting is to present the latest sale figures.

D. This meeting is called in order to present the latest sale figures.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 29: The son was beaten by his father. He cried bitterly.

A. Beaten by his father, the son cried bitterly. B. Beaten by his father, the son cries bitterly.

C. Beaten by his father, the son has cried bitterly. D. Both A and B.

Question 30: The hunter could not go home. He was wounded by a bear.

A. The hunter, wounded by a bear, could not go home.

B. The hunter, wounded by a bear, can not go home.

C. The hunter, wounded by a bear, would not go home.

D. The hunter, wounded by a bear, will not go home.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Environmental Concerns

Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (31) _____ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world carries on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (32) _____ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is either built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover completely. We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a (33) _____ the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the
very time when rising human numbers and consumption are making increasingly heavy demands on it.

The Earth\'s (34) _____ resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to keep us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources, they will (35) _____ indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively, they will soon run out and everyone will suffer.

Question 31: A. Although B. Yet C. Still D. Despite

Question 32: A. individual B. alone C. very D. solitary

Question 33: A. result B. reaction C. development D. product

Question 34: A. living B. real C. natural D. genuine

Question 35: A. remain B. go C. last D. stand
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Ocean water plays an indispensable role in supporting life. The great ocean basins hold about 300 million cubic miles of water. From this vast amount, about 80,000 cubic miles of water are sucked into the atmosphere each year by evaporation and returned by precipitation and drainage to the ocean. More than 24,000 cubic miles of rain descend annually upon the continents. This vast amount is required to replenish the lakes and streams, springs and water tables on which all flora and fauna are dependent. Thus, the hydrosphere permits organic existence.

The hydrosphere has strange characteristics because water has properties unlike those of any other liquid. One anomaly is that water upon freezing expands by about 9
percent, whereas most liquids contract on cooling. For this reason, ice floats on water bodies instead of sinking to the bottom. If the ice sank, the hydrosphere would soon be frozen solidly, except for a thin layer of surface melt water during the summer season. Thus, all aquatic life would be destroyed and the interchange of warm and cold currents, which moderates climate, would be notably absent.

Another outstanding characteristic of water is that water has a heat capacity which is the highest of all liquids and solids except ammonia. This characteristic enables the oceans to absorb and store vast quantities of heat, thereby often preventing climatic extremes. In addition, water dissolves more substances than any other liquid. It is this characteristic which helps make oceans a great storehouse for minerals which have been washed down from the continents. In several areas of the world these minerals are
being commercially exploited. Solar evaporation of salt is widely practised, potash is extracted from the Dead Sea, and magnesium is produced from sea water along the American Gulf Coast.

Question 36: The author's main purpose in this passage is to ___________.

A. illustrate the importance of conserving water B. describe the properties and uses of water

C. compare water with other liquids D. explain how water is used in commerce and industry

Question 37: The phrase “this vast amount” in line 4 of paragraph 1 refers to __________ .

A. 80,000 million cubic miles of water B. 24,000 cubic miles of rain

C. 80,000 cubic miles of water D. 300 million cubic miles of water

Question 38: The word “replenish” in paragraph 1 can best replaced by ________ .

A. fill again B. replace C. evaporate D. form
Question 39: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characterisitic of water?

A. Water can absorb heat B. Water is good solvent.

C. Water contracts on cooling D. Water expands when it is frozen

Question 40: The word “outstanding” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________ .

A. exceptionally good B. special C. amusing D. important

Question 41: According the passage, the hydrosphere is NOT ___________ .

A. the part of the earth covered by water B. responsible for all forms of life

C. in danger of freezing over D. a source of natural resources

Question 42: The author's tone in the passage can best be described as ________ .

A. dispassionate B. speculative C. biased D. dogmatic
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.

The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother.

There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar. What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted.
Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more \'imaginative\' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar\'s dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house.

But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.
Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders.

A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.

If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait for help.
Question 43: A well-protected house _________ .

A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals. C. is a lot of bother to maintain. D. is very unlikely to be burgled.

Question 44: According to the writer, we should ________ .

A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out when we have to. C. always keep the curtains closed. D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.

Question 45: The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot __________.

A. is predictable. B. is useful. C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key.

Question 46: What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?

A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing
Question 47: What word best replaces “aforementioned” in paragraph 5?

A. foreseen B. predicted C. foresaid D. forethought

Question 48: According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms ________.

A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money. C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items.

Question 49: What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?

A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine

Question 50: The best title for the text is _________.

A. Increasing household crime. B. Protecting your home from intruders. C. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. D. Burglary statistics
Good luck!