Question 2: The city ______ during the war.

A. destroyed B. was destroyed C. destroy D. was destroying

Question 3: She is looking ______ a new place to live because she does not want to depend on her parents anymore.

A. up B. at C. for D. after

Question 4: ______ he studies, the better results he gets.

A. The harder B. Harder C. The hardest D. Hardest

Question 5: Helen has just bought two ______ scarves.

A. black new wool B. black wool new

C. new black wool D. new wool black

Question 6: Their son ______ his English when I came to see them.

A. had improved B. has improved C. was improving D. improved

Question 7: ______ the very hot weather, they continued playing football.

A. Because B. Because of C. In spite of D. Although

Question 8: I am reading this novel. ______ back from work, I will have finished it.

A. As soon as you came B. By the time you come

C. After you had come D. When you came

Question 9: ______ every major judo title, Mark retired from international competitions.

A. Winning B. Having won C. Won D. To win

Question 10: The atmosphere at the international meeting was very ______ and everyone was on first name terms.

A. informal B. informality C. formality D. informally

Question 11: I’m not sure if my brother will ever get married because he hates the feeling of being ______. A. tied in B. tied down C. tied up D. tied in with

Question 12: This director has ______ some famous films but I think this one is the best.

A. done B. conducted C. made D. composed

Question 13: I like that photo very much. Could you make an ______ for me?

A. extension B. expansion C. enlargement D. increase

Question 14: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera, they’re not really my ______.

A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea

Question 15: Fire crews have been operating at full ______.

A. effort B. power C. strength D. energy

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 16: Peter is thanking Michelle for giving him the gift on his birthday.

- Peter: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to me!”

- Michelle: “______”

A. Welcome! I’m glad you like it. B. Not at all.

C. Actually, I myself don’t like it. D. All right! Do you know how much it costs?

Question 17: In a restaurant. The waiter is asking a customer about the menu.

- Waiter: “How would you like your steak?”

- Customer: “______.”

A. I really like eating steak B. Rare, please

C. Steak is my favourite food D. Steak? No, thanks

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 18: A. toured B. jumped C. solved D. rained

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 19: A. decorate B. candle C. celebration D. cake

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 20: A. future B. involve C. prospect D. guidance

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 21: A. motivate B. furniture C. advantage D. ambulance

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 22: My neighbor is a reckless driver. He has been fined for speeding and has his license suspended for 3 months.

A. famous B. enormous C. dangerous D. cautious

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 23: You should pat yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.

A. criticize yourself B. wear a backpack C. praise yourself D. check up your back

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

Question 24: Corn, domesticated by the American Indians, was brought to Europe by Columbus.

A. implanted B. cultivated C. reared D. trained

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

Question 25: When the Titanic crashed into an iceberg, the crew quickly sent out distress signals to alert nearby ships of the disaster and request their help.

A. amusing B. strange C. bold D. help

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

“Parents today want their kids to spend time on things that can bring them success, but (26) ______, we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success - and that’s household chores,” says Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz, (27) ______ co-author of the forthcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids.” Decades of studies show the benefits of chores - academically, emotionally, and even professionally. Giving children household chores at an early age helps to build (28) ______ lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and self-reliance, according to a research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed data from a longitudinal study (29) ______ followed 84 children across four periods in their lives - in preschool, around ages 10 and 15, and in their mid-20s. She found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends, to achieve academic and early career success and to be self-sufficient, as (30) ______ with those who didn’t have chores or who started them as teens. Chores also teach children how to be empathetic and responsive to others’ needs, notes psychologist Richard Weissbourd of the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

(Adapted from http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-children-need-chores)

Question 26: A. brutally B. especially C. ironically D. bitterly

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

“Parents today want their kids to spend time on things that can bring them success, but (26) ______, we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success - and that’s household chores,” says Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz, (27) ______ co-author of the forthcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids.” Decades of studies show the benefits of chores - academically, emotionally, and even professionally. Giving children household chores at an early age helps to build (28) ______ lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and self-reliance, according to a research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed data from a longitudinal study (29) ______ followed 84 children across four periods in their lives - in preschool, around ages 10 and 15, and in their mid-20s. She found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends, to achieve academic and early career success and to be self-sufficient, as (30) ______ with those who didn’t have chores or who started them as teens. Chores also teach children how to be empathetic and responsive to others’ needs, notes psychologist Richard Weissbourd of the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

(Adapted from http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-children-need-chores)

Question 27: A. but B. therefore C. or D. and

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

“Parents today want their kids to spend time on things that can bring them success, but (26) ______, we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success - and that’s household chores,” says Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz, (27) ______ co-author of the forthcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids.” Decades of studies show the benefits of chores - academically, emotionally, and even professionally. Giving children household chores at an early age helps to build (28) ______ lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and self-reliance, according to a research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed data from a longitudinal study (29) ______ followed 84 children across four periods in their lives - in preschool, around ages 10 and 15, and in their mid-20s. She found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends, to achieve academic and early career success and to be self-sufficient, as (30) ______ with those who didn’t have chores or who started them as teens. Chores also teach children how to be empathetic and responsive to others’ needs, notes psychologist Richard Weissbourd of the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

(Adapted from http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-children-need-chores)

Question 28: A. every B. a C. many D. much

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

“Parents today want their kids to spend time on things that can bring them success, but (26) ______, we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success - and that’s household chores,” says Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz, (27) ______ co-author of the forthcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids.” Decades of studies show the benefits of chores - academically, emotionally, and even professionally. Giving children household chores at an early age helps to build (28) ______ lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and self-reliance, according to a research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed data from a longitudinal study (29) ______ followed 84 children across four periods in their lives - in preschool, around ages 10 and 15, and in their mid-20s. She found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends, to achieve academic and early career success and to be self-sufficient, as (30) ______ with those who didn’t have chores or who started them as teens. Chores also teach children how to be empathetic and responsive to others’ needs, notes psychologist Richard Weissbourd of the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

(Adapted from http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-children-need-chores)

Question 29: A. whom B. when C. what D. that

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

“Parents today want their kids to spend time on things that can bring them success, but (26) ______, we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success - and that’s household chores,” says Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz, (27) ______ co-author of the forthcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids.” Decades of studies show the benefits of chores - academically, emotionally, and even professionally. Giving children household chores at an early age helps to build (28) ______ lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and self-reliance, according to a research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed data from a longitudinal study (29) ______ followed 84 children across four periods in their lives - in preschool, around ages 10 and 15, and in their mid-20s. She found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends, to achieve academic and early career success and to be self-sufficient, as (30) ______ with those who didn’t have chores or who started them as teens. Chores also teach children how to be empathetic and responsive to others’ needs, notes psychologist Richard Weissbourd of the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

(Adapted from http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-children-need-chores)

Question 30: A. compared B. competed C. reflected D. compassed

One example of a popular energy drink is Red Bull. The company that puts out this beverage has stated in interviews that Red Bull is not a thirst quencher. Nor is it meant to be a fluid replacement drink for athletes. Instead, the beverage is meant to revitalize a tired consumer’s body and mind. In order to do this, the makers of Red Bull, and other energy drinks, typically add vitamins and certain chemicals to their beverages. The added chemicals are like chemicals that the body naturally produces for energy. The vitamins, chemicals, caffeine, and sugar found in these beverages all seem like a sure bet to give a person energy.

Question 33: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to______.

A. one example B. Red Bull C. the company D. thirst quencher

Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects to the environment. They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays. Most importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more efficiently. We do use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary. When this happens, electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels.

Question 42: The word “They” in this paragraph refers to ______.

A. harmful effects B. the tides C. scientists D. new ways

One example of a popular energy drink is Red Bull. The company that puts out this beverage has stated in interviews that Red Bull is not a thirst quencher. Nor is it meant to be a fluid replacement drink for athletes. Instead, the beverage is meant to revitalize a tired consumer’s body and mind. In order to do this, the makers of Red Bull, and other energy drinks, typically add vitamins and certain chemicals to their beverages. The added chemicals are like chemicals that the body naturally produces for energy. The vitamins, chemicals, caffeine, and sugar found in these beverages all seem like a sure bet to give a person energy.

Question 33: The word “it” in this paragraph refers to______.

A. one example B. Red Bull C. the company D. thirst quencher

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 43: Our new neighbors have been living in Paris for ten years before he moved to New York.

A B C D

Question 44: In an effort to solve the problem of extinction, many countries have allocated large

A B

amounts of its land to animal reserves.

C D

Question 45: The villagers are highly appreciable of the volunteers' efforts in reconstructing their

A B C

houses after the devastating storm.

D

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 46: The last time she had a swim was five years ago.

A. She had had a swim five years ago. B. She has had a swim for five years.

C. She hasn’t had a swim for five years. D. She was having a swim five years ago.

Question 47: "Don't cross the road there" she said to the children.

A. She allowed the children not to cross the road there.

B. She threatened the children not to cross the road there.

C. She warned the children not to cross the road there.

D. She advised the children to cross the road there.

Question 48: You are not permitted to use your mobile phone during the test.

A. You should use your mobile phones during the test.

B. You may use your mobile phone during the test.

C. You mustn’t your use mobile phones during the test.

D. You needn’t your use mobile phones during the test.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 49: My laptop is broken. I need it for my online learning.

A. If my laptop is not broken, I could use it for my online learning.

B. In case my laptop was not broken, I could use it for my online learning.

C. If only my laptop had not been broken, I could have used it for my online learning.

D. I wish my laptop were not broken, I could use it for my online learning.

Question 50. Peter arrived at the fashion show. He then realized that she had left the ticket at home.

A. Not until Peter arrived at the fashion show did he realize that she had left the ticket at home.

B. Having realized that he had left the ticket at home, Peter arrived at the fashion show

C. Had Peter realized that he had left the ticket at home, he wouldn’t arrive at the fashion show.

D. Only after Peter realized that she had left the ticket at home did he arrive at the fashion show.