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1.

Nobody called me yesterday, ……….?

a)

didn't it

b)

do they

c)

didn't they

d)

did they

2.

This house ——- in 1970 by my grandfather.

a)

built

b)

was built

c)

is built

d)

has built

3.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

a)

laughed

b)

sacrificed

c)

cooked

d)

explained

4.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

a)

meat

b)

bean

c)

sweat

d)

meaning

5.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

support

b)

slogan

c)

icon

d)

motto

6.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

dominate

b)

disagree

c)

disrespect

d)

interfere

7.

What do you know .......... him?

a)

on

b)

about

c)

with

d)

for

8.

The more I tried my best to help her, ……….she became.

a)

the lazy

b)

the more lazy

c)

the lazier

d)

lazier

9.

She has just bought_______.

a)

an interesting French old painting

b)

an old interesting French painting

c)

a French interesting old painting

d)

an interesting old French painting

10.

Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions:

Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. I feel so sorry for that.

a)

If only Marie turn up at John’s birthday party.

b)

I wish Marie had turned up at Johns birthday party.

c)

I wished Marie wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party.

d)

It’s a shame Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party.

11.

Rewrite the sentence

The government does not know what to do with household rubbish in large cities.

a)

Little does the government know what to do with household rubbish in large cities.

b)

It is unknown what to do with household rubbish in large cities by the government.

c)

Rarely the government knows what to do with household rubbish in large cities.

d)

Hardly any government knows what to do with household rubbish in large cities.

12.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

She began to play the piano three years ago.

a)

She has played the piano since three years.

b)

She doesn’t play the piano now.

c)

She has played the piano for three years

d)

She stops playing the piano now.

13.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

"Don't forget to submit your assignments by Thursday," said the teacher to the students.

a)

The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.

b)

The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.

c)

The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.

d)

The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.

14.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

It’s very likely that the company will accept his application.

a)

The company needs accept his application.

b)

The company might accept his application.

c)

The company must accept his application.

d)

The company should accept his application.

15.

He was so exhausted that he felt asleep over his desk.

A B C D

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

He (A)didn’t meet her (B)even (C)one time since they (D)said good bye together .

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

(A)The passengers, tired after a (B)very long trip, (C)was relaxing in every (D)available seat in the airport lobby.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

18.

- Baker: “In my opinion, women often drive more carefully than men.”

- Barbara: “______.”

a)

Never mind

b)

Yes, please

c)

Absolutely

d)

What nonsense

19.

Janet wants to invite Susan to go to the cinema.

- Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “______.”

a)

I don’t agree, I’m afraid

b)

You’re welcome

c)

That would be great

d)

I feel very bored

20.

Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Children brought up in a caring environment tend to grow more sympathetic towards others.

a)

loving

b)

dishonest

c)

healthy

d)

hateful

21.

Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

It’s quite disappointing that some people still turn a blind eye to acts of injustice they witness in the street.

a)

take no notice of

b)

have no feeling for

c)

show respect for

d)

pay attention to

22.

In the formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers.

a)

contact

b)

touch

c)

connection

d)

link

23.

The children had to ________ in the principal’s office after they took part in a fight.

a)

hit the right notes

b)

beat around the bush

c)

play second fiddle

d)

face the music

24.

The sight of his pale face brought ________ to me how ill he really was.

a)

place

b)

house

c)

life

d)

home

25.

When the boss walked into the office, his secretary ________.

a)

is typing

b)

was typing

c)

has been typing

d)

typed

26.

She got the job the fact that she had very little experience.

a)

although

b)

because

c)

despite

d)

because of

27.

________ to help, we will have finished the work.

a)

By the time John comes

b)

Until John comes

c)

Since John comes

d)

When John comes

28.

Peter______ a better understanding of Algebra than we do.

a)

makes

b)

has

c)

takes

d)

gives

29.

I was late for work because my alarm clock did not _______ .

a)

turn off

b)

go off

c)

send off

d)

put off

30.

She was pleased that things were going on _______.

a)

satisfactorily

b)

satisfied

c)

satisfaction

d)

satisfactory

31.

______ the distance was too far and the time was short, we decided to fly there instead of going there by train.

a)

Have discovered

b)

Discovered

c)

Discovering

d)

To discover

32.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.

a)

keeping

b)

decreasing

c)

releasing

d)

increasing

33.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The new college is intended to improve the life chances of children in the inner city.

a)

opportunities

b)

questions

c)

productions

d)

communities

34.

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.

a)

comfortable

b)

excellent

c)

communicate

d)

confident

35.

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.

a)

interesting

b)

future

c)

difficult

d)

effective

36.

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.

a)

armchair

b)

kitchen

c)

catch

d)

scholar

37.

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.

a)

strength

b)

event

c)

athlete

d)

wrestling

38.

Dr. Sales is a person______.

a)

in that I don’t have much confidence

b)

whom I don’t have much confidence in

c)

in whom I don’t have much confidence

d)

I don't have much confidence

39.

A quick look would reveal that France has twice______ computers.

a)

more televisions than

b)

many as televisions as

c)

as many televisions as

d)

as many as televisions

40.

______ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.

a)

Had you arrived

b)

If you arrived

c)

Were you to arrive

d)

If you hadn’t arrived

41.

People have used coal and oil to______ electricity for a long time.

a)

bred

b)

raise

c)

cultivate

d)

generate

42.

In the early years of the 20th century, several rebellions______ in the northern parts of the country.

a)

turned out

b)

rose up

c)

broke out

d)

came up

43.

The festival has many attractions. It will include contemporary orchestra music and an opera. ______, there will be poetry readings and theatrical presentations.

a)

Otherwise

b)

Furthermore

c)

Nevertheless

d)

On the other hand

44.

Tuition fee must be paid ______ before or on the due date.

a)

neither

b)

either

c)

also

d)

not only

45.

We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are______ .

a)

out of stock

b)

out of practice

c)

out of reach

d)

out of work

46.

My sister is a woman of______ age.

a)

marriage

b)

married

c)

marrying

d)

marriageable

47.

______like ao dai, kimono, hanbok help preserve a country’s heritage and educate people about their history.

a)

National costumes

b)

Tradition food

c)

Traditions and customs

d)

Folktales

48.

During the interview, you should speak _____.

a)

slow and clearly

b)

slow and clear

c)

slowly and clear

d)

slowly and clearly

49.

- I think the main problem in this area is the lack of a good bus service.

- You’re right. You've hit the______ on the head.

a)

nail

b)

wall

c)

lips

d)

hand

50.

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.

At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on his mind.

a)

Never

b)

Always

c)

Hardly

d)

Sometimes

51.

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.

We went away on holiday last week, but in rained day in day out.

a)

every other day

b)

every single day

c)

every second day

d)

every two days

52.

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.

The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.

a)

privately

b)

safely

c)

publicly

d)

dangerously

53.

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.

She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends went she went abroad to study.

a)

made room for

b)

put in charge of

c)

got in touch of

d)

lost control of

54.

"Oops! I'm sorry for stepping on your foot" - "______ ."

a)

Never mind

b)

You don't mind

c)

You're welcome

d)

That's fine

55.

"How do you like your steak done?” _ " . "

a)

I don’t like it

b)

Very little

c)

Well done

d)

Very much

56.

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.

New sources of energ (A) have been looking (B) for as the

number (C) of fossil fuels continues to decrease (D).

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

57.

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.

Antarctic blue whales can be (A) 100 foot long (B) and weigh more than (C) any dinosaur (D) that ever lived.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

58.

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.

Their children learn primarily (A) by directly experiencing (B) the world (C) around it (D).

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

59.

Workers are expected to dress appropriately, as described in the company rules, while on the premises.

a)

Employees need to wear their official uniforms only when in company-owned buildings.

b)

When at the workplace, employees must wear clothing accordance with company regulations.

c)

It is preferred that workers wear their best clothes when they visit the office.

d)

It is better if workers put on their uniforms before they get to work, as this is more appropriate.

60.

Everybody believes that he shouldn’t have trusted the people around him so much.

a)

He was so credulous that all the people around him could easily deceive him

b)

He now admits that some of people around him didn't deserve to be trusted at all

c)

The general opinion is that he made a mistake by having so much faith in the people around him

d)

Nobody thinks that any of the people around him are honest enough to be trusted.

61.

We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.

a)

We apologise for informing you that your application has not been successful.

b)

We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret,

c)

We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret

d)

Much to our regret, we have to inform you that your application has not been successful.

62.

The government have established some wildlife reserves. They want to protect endangered species.

a)

Whether the government have established some wildlife reserves or not, endangered species are still protected.

b)

Endangered species can't be protected although the government have established some wildlife reserves.

c)

The government have established some wildlife reserves so that endangered species can be protected.

d)

If the government established some wildlife reserves, they would be able to protect endangered species.

63.

My sister is good at cooking. My brother is bad at it.

a)

My sister is good at cooking, or my brother is bad at it.

b)

My sister is good at cooking, for my brother is bad at it.

c)

My sister is good at cooking, but my brother is bad at it.

d)

My sister is good at cooking, so my brother is bad at it.

64.

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. "TH"

a)

theory

b)

weather

c)

neither

d)

therefore

65.

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. "A"

a)

talk

b)

take

c)

walk

d)

call

66.

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.

a)

electric

b)

constructive

c)

decisive

d)

powerful

67.

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.

a)

balance

b)

problem

c)

culture

d)

success

68.

Both husband and wife should be responsibledoing the household chores.

a)

with

b)

for

c)

of

d)

to

69.

Tom’sof the generator is very famous.

a)

inventive

b)

inventing

c)

inventor

d)

invention

70.

The candidates try toa good impression on the interviewer.

a)

take

b)

keep

c)

catch

d)

make

71.

This housein 1970 with mosaic patterns.

a)

has built

b)

was built

c)

built

d)

was build

72.

She playedpiano confidently, but her timing was not good.

a)

no article

b)

a

c)

an

d)

the

73.

Whistling or clapping hands to get someone‘s attention is consideredand even rude in

a)

me circumstances.

b)

impolite

c)

unnecessary

d)

suitable

74.

the destination, he will have been walking for about three hours.

a)

Until John is getting

b)

After John has got

c)

When John will get

d)

By the time John gets

75.

During our holiday, we were so lucky to stay in a room with a goodof the sea.

a)

vision

b)

look

c)

sight

d)

view

76.

The bus driverinto town when the brakes broke down.

a)

was driving

b)

will drive

c)

drives

d)

drove

77.

We have just visited disadvantaged children in an orphanagein Bac Ninh Province.

a)

located

b)

to locate

c)

which locates

d)

locating

78.

Jane called me yesterday,?

a)

don’t she

b)

didn't they

c)

did they

d)

didn't she

79.

As far as we know, a lion runs…a horse.

a)

more fast than

b)

faster than

c)

the fastest

d)

as fast

80.

We have tothe football match today because of the bad weather.

a)

run into

b)

put off

c)

cut down

d)

take on

81.

The children had to…in the principal’s office after they took part in a fight.

a)

beat around the bush

b)

face the music

c)

hit the right notes

d)

play second fiddle

82.

They planto Japan for their summer holiday.

a)

go

b)

to going

c)

going

d)

to go

83.

Tim and Peter had a quarrel last week and now Tom is giving Tim advice.

a)

om: “I think the best way to solve that problem is to keep silent.”

b)

im: “Silence may kill our friendship.”

c)

Yes, I think much

d)

I’m not wrong

84.

Two friends David and Jane are talking about Jane's new blouse.

a)

avid: “That blouse suits you perfectly, Jane.”

b)

ane: “”

c)

Thanks a lot.

d)

Never mind.

85.

The details of the celebrity’s death were finally revealed by her mother.

a)

created

b)

opened

c)

hid

d)

renewed

86.

Thomas was like a bear with a sore head when he wasn’t chosen for the football team.

a)

in a bad mood

b)

in an angry state

c)

totally disappointed

d)

extremely delighted

87.

Mitchell appeared at the door, asking me to lend him some money.

a)

saw

b)

arrived

c)

smiled

d)

knew

88.

Emissions from factories and exhaust fumes from vehicles can have detrimental effects on our health.

a)

neutral

b)

needy

c)

beneficial

d)

harmful

89.

The last time I saw her was three years ago.

a)

I have often seen her for the last three years.

b)

About three years ago, I used to meet her.

c)

I saw her three years ago and will never meet her

d)

I have not seen her for three years.

90.

Harry sits there waiting for Lucy, which is not necessary.

a)

Harry might not sit there waiting for Lucy.

b)

Harry may not sit there waiting for Lucy.

c)

Harry needn’t sit there waiting for Lucy.

d)

Harry couldn’t sit there waiting for Lucy.

91.

“What did you do last night?” the policeman asked the woman.

a)

The policeman asked the woman what she did the night before.

b)

The policeman asked the woman what had she done the night before.

c)

The policeman asked the woman what did she do the night before.

d)

The policeman asked the woman what she had done the night before.

92.

Her uncle comes to visit her family last summer holiday.

a)

family

b)

visit

c)

summer

d)

comes

93.

Young children are advised to participate in community activities to improve our social skills.

a)

activities

b)

are

c)

to participate

d)

our

94.

She is becoming increasingly forgettable. Last night, she locked herself out of the house twice.

a)

twice.

b)

forgettable

c)

the

d)

increasingly

95.

She had only just put the telephone down when the boss rang.

a)

She put the telephone down and the boss rang.

b)

She had put the telephone down, so she let it ring when the boss rang.

c)

The boss rang back, but she put the telephone down.

d)

Hardly had she put the telephone down when the boss rang.

96.

She has much money, so she can buy a big house in the city.

a)

unless she has much money, she can’t buy a big house in the city

b)

If she had much money, she could buy a big house in the city.

c)

If she had had much money, she could buy a big house in the city.

d)

Without money, she couldn’t buy a big house in the city.

97.

Tom had only started his presentation. The electricity went out.

a)

A. As soon as the electricity went out, Tom started his presentation.

b)

B. Scarcely had Tom started his presentation when the electricity went out.

c)

C. Hardly Tom started his presentation, the electricity went out immediately.

d)

D. But for the power failure, Tom would have started his presentation.

98.

I got myself comfortable and closed my eyes. Shortly after that, I heard the sound of the alarm.

a)

A. Scarcely had I got myself comfortable and closed my eyes, I heard the sound of the alarm.

b)

B. I hardly heard the sound of the alarm when I got myself comfortable and closed my eyes.

c)

C. Hardly had I got myself comfortable and closed my eyes when I heard the sound of the alarm.

d)

D. Only when I had got myself comfortable and closed my eyes did I hear the sound of the alarm.

99.

He had just only walked into the room. Someone hit him on the back of his head.

a)

A. Until he walked into the room, someone hit him on the back of his head.

b)

B. Not until he walked into the room did someone hit him on the back of his head.

c)

C. No sooner had he walked into the room than someone hit him on the back of his head.

d)

D. Only when he walked into the room, someone hit him on the back of his head.

100.

Dave became a father. He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.

a)

A. Were Dave to become a father himself, he would feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.

b)

B. Only after Dave had become a father himself, did he feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.

c)

C. Had Dave become a father himself, he would have felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.

d)

D. Not until he felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents did Dave become a father himself.

101.

We visited the town where the hurricane hit. We had never seen destruction so massive.

a)

A. Never had we seen destruction so massive until we visited the town where the hurricane hit.

b)

B. Not until the massive hurricane hit the town did we visit and see it.

c)

C. So massive was the hurricane that we had never seen in the town.

d)

D. Hardly had we seen destruction so massive when we visited the town where the hurricane hit.

102.

The movie ‘Old Father’ has been making money. It has also been perceived to be original.

a)

A. As soon as the movie “Old Father” has been perceived to be original, it has been making money.

b)

B. Hardly has the movie “Old Father” been perceived to be original when it has been making money.

c)

C. Not only has the movie “Old Father” been perceived to be original but it also has been making money.

d)

D. Not only has the movie “Old Father” been making money, but it has been perceived to be original as well.

103.

The firefighters had just left the building. There was a loud explosion.

a)

A. No sooner had the firefighters left the building than there was a loud explosion.

b)

B. Only after there had been a loud explosion did the firefighters leave the building.

c)

C. Not until there had been a loud explosion did the firefighters leave the building.

d)

D. Had it not been for a loud explosion, the firefighters would not have left the building.

104.

Barry and Sonia made up their mind to move to a bigger house. It was after the birth of their second child a few months ago.

a)

A. As soon as Barry and Sonia decided to move to a bigger house, they had the second child a few months ago.

b)

B. Only after the birth of the second child a few months ago did Barry and Sonia decide to move to a bigger house.

c)

C. It was until Barry and Sonia moved to a bigger house a few months ago that they decided to have a second child.

d)

D. No sooner had Barry and Sonia decided to move to a bigger house a few months ago than they had the second child.

105.

He started working in the World Bank. That was right after he had graduated from university.

a)

A. No sooner had he started working in the World Bank than he graduated from university.

b)

B. Hardly had he started working in the World Bank when he graduated from university.

c)

C. No sooner had he graduated from university than he started working in the World Bank.

d)

D. Before he graduated from university, he had started working in the World Bank.

106.

The supervisor had got his appointment to the post. He fell ill.

a)

A. The supervisor had been ill before he was appointed to the post.

b)

B. No sooner had the supervisor appointed to the post than he fell ill.

c)

C. But for his appointment to the post, the supervisor wouldn’t have been ill.

d)

D. Hardly had the supervisor been appointed to the post when he fell ill.

107.

I left home. I soon realized the meaning of “family”.

a)

A. Not until I left home did I realize the meaning of “family”.

b)

B. Having realized the meaning of “family”, I left home.

c)

C. Had I left home, I wouldn’t have realized the meaning of “family".

d)

D. Only after I realized the meaning of “family” did I leave home.

108.

She came into the light. I could recognize her then.

a)

A. Only when I recognized her, she came into the light.

b)

B. It wasn’t until she came into the light that I recognized her.

c)

C. Not until I recognized her did she come into the light.

d)

D. I did not recognize her even when she came into the light.

109.

The company had gone bankrupt. The manager realized he had made a mistake.

a)

A. Going bankrupt, the company manager realized that he had made a mistake.

b)

B. No sooner did the company manager realize that he had made a mistake than the company went bankrupt.

c)

C. Scarcely had the company gone bankrupt when the manager realized that he had made a mistake.

d)

D. The company manager realized that he had made a mistake sooner than the company had gone bankrupt.

110.

They had just eaten dinner. The ceiling crashed onto the dining table.

a)

A. No sooner had they eaten dinner than the ceiling crashed onto the dining table.

b)

B. The ceiling crashed onto the dining table when they were eating dinner.

c)

C. It was not until they ate dinner that the ceiling crashed onto the dining table.

d)

D. Until we ate dinner, the ceiling crashed onto the dining table.

111.

Joe discovered that all goods were faulty. He had them returned to the manufacturer immediately.

a)

A. So faulty were the goods that they returned to the manufacturer immediately.

b)

B. Hardly had Joe discovered that all goods were faulty when he had them returned to the manufacturer immediately.

c)

C. Hadn't he returned all the goods to the manufacturer, they wouldn't have been faulty.

d)

D. Only when Joe had returned all goods to the manufacturer did he discover that they were faulty.

112.

I got off the bus. It crashed into the back of a car.

a)

A. Scarcely had I got off the bus when it crashed into the back of a car.

b)

B. Scarcely had I got off the bus than it crashed into the back of a car.

c)

C. Right at the time I got off the bus, it crashed into the back of a car.

d)

D. Until I got off the bus, it crashed into the back of a car.

113.

You see the pain on the children’s face. You will understand the tragedy.

a)

A. Only when you see the pain on the children’s face will you understand the tragedy.

b)

B. Hardly do you see the pain on the children’s face when you will understand the tragedy.

c)

C. Scarcely do you understand the tragedy when you will see the pain on the children’s face.

d)

D. Soon after you understand the tragedy do you see the pain on the children’s face.

114.

I posted the postcard. Then I remembered I hadn’t put a stamp on it.

a)

A. No sooner did I remember that I hadn’t put a stamp on the postcard than I posted it.

b)

B. Not until I posted the postcard that I remembered I hadn’t put a stamp on it.

c)

C. Hardly had I posted the postcard than I remember I hadn’t put a stamp on it.

d)

D. Only after posting the postcard did I remember I hadn’t put a stamp on it.

115.

A country is not quite independent. Therefore, it cannot be prosperous.

a)

A. Unless a country is quite independent, it can be prosperous.

b)

B. Without complete independence, a country can be prosperous.

c)

C. Only when a country is quite independent can it be prosperous.

d)

D. It is not until a country is quite independent can it be prosperous.

116.

The play ended in tragedy. He didn’t shed a tear.

a)

A. Such was a tragic play that he didn't shed a tear.

b)

B. Only when he didn't shed a tear did the play end in tragedy.

c)

C. So tragic was the play that he shed a tear.

d)

D. Not a tear did he shed when the play ended in tragedy.

ÔN TN

Total questions: 116

Worksheet time: 58mins

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