JAE 2020

(1) I went to ___ diving sites in Indonesia and the Philippines.

• A. variety

• B. varieties

• C. vary

• D. various

Answer explanation

various - adjective; describing the noun phrase 'diving sites'

(2) "Store away from direct sunlight."

What does this label on an item mean?

• A. Do not keep it where the sun can shine on it.

• B. Do not go into sunlight after buying it.

• C. Keep it where the sun can shine on it.

• D. Stay away from the sun after using it.

Answer explanation

1. away [adverb] - somewhere else; in a different place

2. direct light/heat - strong light or heat that has nothing separating you from it

直射光線／直接受熱

(3) Every country has a national flag and a national song; ___, most countries have a national animal.

• A. therefore,

• B. in addition,

• C. however,

• D. for example,

Answer explanation

in addition - used to to mention another item connected with the subject you are discussing

(4) It is generally ___ that children and teenagers should exercise for at least an

hour each day to stay healthy.

• A. promised

• B. told

• C. recommended

• D. exclaimed

Answer explanation

to recommend [verb] - to suggest that a particular action should be done.

(5) I’ve been ___ the news about your organisation’s activities and noticed that you’ve sponsored ___ events about environmental awareness and protection.

• A. follow; many numbers of

• B. followed; a lots of

• C. following; a number of

• D. to be followed; much

Answer explanation

1. present perfect continuous: has/have + been + doing

2. present perfect: has/have + done

3. many / a lot of / lots of / a number of + countable nouns

(6) Which of the following is grammatically correct?

• A. The lion which is the national animal of twelve different countries, it is a symbol of strength and courage.

• B. The lion, which is a symbol of strength and courage, is the national animal of twelve different countries.

• C. The lion is the national animal of twelve different countries which is the symbol of strength and courage.

• D. The lion is the national animal which is a symbol of strength and courage, of twelve different countries.

Answer explanation

We use relative pronouns to introduce relative clauses. Relative clauses tell us more about people and things.

e.g. Lord Thompson, who is 76, has just retired.

e.g. This is the house which Jack built.

(7) "Notice: To participate in this study tour, you must be able to read and write in Portuguese."

What does this notice mean?

• A. You can participate after you pass an oral test in Portuguese.

• B. You can read and write if you join this tour in Portugal.

• C. You will learn to read and write in Portuguese on this tour.

• D. You can’t join this tour if you can’t read and write in Portuguese.

Answer explanation

1. The preposition 'to' is used as an infinitive of purpose to mean 'in order to'.

e.g. I spent some money (in order) to get some help.

e.g. To get an outside line, you have to dial 9 first.

2. Be able to is like can. We often use it in places where it is not possible to use can.

For example, it isn’t possible to use can after another modal verb:

e.g. She won’t be able to concentrate.

e.g. He should be able to work in a team.

(8) Small changes each day will prevent suffering from weight related diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or ___ health problems.

• A. even more serious

• B. even seriously more

• C. more seriously

• D. even seriously

Answer explanation

1. Adjective + Noun (phrase)

2. Comparative adjectives:

big - bigger

funny - funnier

confident - more confident

serious - more serious

(9) Next, there could be a reward to ___ them to move more. ___ , there could be a five-minute television break after fifteen minutes of exercise.

• A. motivating; However

• B. motivate; For example

• C. motivation; Beside

• D. motivated; On the other hand

Answer explanation

1. Nouns with to-infinitives

We use the to-infinitive as a postmodifier after abstract nouns.

e.g. They gave him an opportunity to escape.

2. In the second sentence, 'a five-minute break' is an example of a reward for moving more.

(10) Running is a good form of exercise ___ it increases heart rate. ___ students spend enough time exercising during their teenage years, they will develop a habit of continuing to exercise as adults.

• A. but; However

• B. through; Unless

• C. although; Maybe

• D. because; If

Answer explanation

1. Cause and effect

2. Conditional sentences / If

3. Unless [Conjunction]: except if 除非

e.g. You can't get a job unless you have experience.