An A level is an Advanced level GCE qualification. This exam is (25) ____ taken after two years of A level study, following the O level/IGCSE exams. Students can take any number of A level exams; in the UK, most college students take three or four A level exams for their final two years of study. The (26) ____ of A levels to be taken will often depend on the qualifications that the university chosen requires. A level results can open doors to undergraduate studies at some of the best higher educational institutions in the world, and to a wide range of professional and vocational courses (27) _______ can help build skills for an exciting and rewarding career. In many countries round the world, some schools follow the GCE syllabus to prepare their pupils for taking A level exams. Students at these schools should enquire at their school about how they can register and sit (28) ____ the exams. Students who do not attend a school that follows the GCE syllabus can still take A level exams and can register as a private individual with the British Council.

      In order to register for an A level exam one will need to complete an entry form which will become available at the British Council offices. Forms usually become (29) ____ for January examinations in early August of the preceding year. For May/June examinations, they are available in early December of the preceding year.

Question 26: A. sum                          B. number                   C. amount       D. quantity

An A level is an Advanced level GCE qualification. This exam is (25) ____ taken after two years of A level study, following the O level/IGCSE exams. Students can take any number of A level exams; in the UK, most college students take three or four A level exams for their final two years of study. The (26) ____ of A levels to be taken will often depend on the qualifications that the university chosen requires. A level results can open doors to undergraduate studies at some of the best higher educational institutions in the world, and to a wide range of professional and vocational courses (27) _______ can help build skills for an exciting and rewarding career. In many countries round the world, some schools follow the GCE syllabus to prepare their pupils for taking A level exams. Students at these schools should enquire at their school about how they can register and sit (28) ____ the exams. Students who do not attend a school that follows the GCE syllabus can still take A level exams and can register as a private individual with the British Council.

      In order to register for an A level exam one will need to complete an entry form which will become available at the British Council offices. Forms usually become (29) ____ for January examinations in early August of the preceding year. For May/June examinations, they are available in early December of the preceding year.

Question 27: A. what                         B. that                         C. when          D. who

An A level is an Advanced level GCE qualification. This exam is (25) ____ taken after two years of A level study, following the O level/IGCSE exams. Students can take any number of A level exams; in the UK, most college students take three or four A level exams for their final two years of study. The (26) ____ of A levels to be taken will often depend on the qualifications that the university chosen requires. A level results can open doors to undergraduate studies at some of the best higher educational institutions in the world, and to a wide range of professional and vocational courses (27) _______ can help build skills for an exciting and rewarding career. In many countries round the world, some schools follow the GCE syllabus to prepare their pupils for taking A level exams. Students at these schools should enquire at their school about how they can register and sit (28) ____ the exams. Students who do not attend a school that follows the GCE syllabus can still take A level exams and can register as a private individual with the British Council.

      In order to register for an A level exam one will need to complete an entry form which will become available at the British Council offices. Forms usually become (29) ____ for January examinations in early August of the preceding year. For May/June examinations, they are available in early December of the preceding year.

Question 28: A. at                              B. in                            C. for             D. into

An A level is an Advanced level GCE qualification. This exam is (25) ____ taken after two years of A level study, following the O level/IGCSE exams. Students can take any number of A level exams; in the UK, most college students take three or four A level exams for their final two years of study. The (26) ____ of A levels to be taken will often depend on the qualifications that the university chosen requires. A level results can open doors to undergraduate studies at some of the best higher educational institutions in the world, and to a wide range of professional and vocational courses (27) _______ can help build skills for an exciting and rewarding career. In many countries round the world, some schools follow the GCE syllabus to prepare their pupils for taking A level exams. Students at these schools should enquire at their school about how they can register and sit (28) ____ the exams. Students who do not attend a school that follows the GCE syllabus can still take A level exams and can register as a private individual with the British Council.

      In order to register for an A level exam one will need to complete an entry form which will become available at the British Council offices. Forms usually become (29) ____ for January examinations in early August of the preceding year. For May/June examinations, they are available in early December of the preceding year.

Question 29: A. availability              B. avail                        C. availably    D. available

The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but it is not the disruptive force that it was during the Vietnam era, a 2009 study suggests. The Pew Research Center study found that 79% of Americans see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look at the world. In 1969, a Gallup Poll found that a smaller percentage, 74%, perceived major differences.

            Today, however, although more Americans see generational differences, most do not see them as divisive. That is partly because of the areas of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young and old, according to the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music. Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults.

            If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they spawn conflict? The answer is twofold.

First, the two largest areas of difference—technology and music—are less emotionally charged than political issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in technology rather than to view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire.

            Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to their own generation—clearly a difference from the 1960s with its rallying cry of "Don't trust anyone over thirty." According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethic and respect for others.

Question 30: Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

            A. Generation gap doesn’t cause a big problem in American families.

            B. Different points of view are the main problem between generations in America.

            C. The generation gap in the past was different from that in modern time.

            D. The areas of differences in generation gap have changed over the years.

The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but it is not the disruptive force that it was during the Vietnam era, a 2009 study suggests. The Pew Research Center study found that 79% of Americans see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look at the world. In 1969, a Gallup Poll found that a smaller percentage, 74%, perceived major differences.

            Today, however, although more Americans see generational differences, most do not see them as divisive. That is partly because of the areas of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young and old, according to the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music. Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults.

            If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they spawn conflict? The answer is twofold.

First, the two largest areas of difference—technology and music—are less emotionally charged than political issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in technology rather than to view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire.

            Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to their own generation—clearly a difference from the 1960s with its rallying cry of "Don't trust anyone over thirty." According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethic and respect for others.

Question 31: The word “divisive” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.

            A. agreeing                 B. positive                   C. serious                    D. discordant

The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but it is not the disruptive force that it was during the Vietnam era, a 2009 study suggests. The Pew Research Center study found that 79% of Americans see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look at the world. In 1969, a Gallup Poll found that a smaller percentage, 74%, perceived major differences.

            Today, however, although more Americans see generational differences, most do not see them as divisive. That is partly because of the areas of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young and old, according to the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music. Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults.

            If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they spawn conflict? The answer is twofold.

First, the two largest areas of difference—technology and music—are less emotionally charged than political issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in technology rather than to view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire.

            Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to their own generation—clearly a difference from the 1960s with its rallying cry of "Don't trust anyone over thirty." According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethic and respect for others.

Question 32: What are the two reasons why large differences between generations don’t cause disagreement?

            A. The generosity of the elder generation and the attitude of the younger generation.

            B. The different styles of music and the knowledge of the elder generation.

            C. The major aspects of differences between generations and the respect to the elder generation.

            D. The pride of the elder generation and the obedience of the younger one

The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but it is not the disruptive force that it was during the Vietnam era, a 2009 study suggests. The Pew Research Center study found that 79% of Americans see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look at the world. In 1969, a Gallup Poll found that a smaller percentage, 74%, perceived major differences.

            Today, however, although more Americans see generational differences, most do not see them as divisive. That is partly because of the areas of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young and old, according to the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music. Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults.

            If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they spawn conflict? The answer is twofold.

First, the two largest areas of difference—technology and music—are less emotionally charged than political issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in technology rather than to view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire.

            Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to their own generation—clearly a difference from the 1960s with its rallying cry of "Don't trust anyone over thirty." According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethic and respect for others.

Question 33: The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to __________.

            A. the older generation’s                                B. the younger generation’s

            C. supervisor’s                                                D. over-thirty people’s

The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but it is not the disruptive force that it was during the Vietnam era, a 2009 study suggests. The Pew Research Center study found that 79% of Americans see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look at the world. In 1969, a Gallup Poll found that a smaller percentage, 74%, perceived major differences.

            Today, however, although more Americans see generational differences, most do not see them as divisive. That is partly because of the areas of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young and old, according to the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music. Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults.

            If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they spawn conflict? The answer is twofold.

First, the two largest areas of difference—technology and music—are less emotionally charged than political issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in technology rather than to view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire.

            Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to their own generation—clearly a difference from the 1960s with its rallying cry of "Don't trust anyone over thirty." According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethic and respect for others.

Question 34: According to the passage, which is NOT true?

            A. The majority of Americans agree generations’ viewpoint to be the major differences.

            B. Technology is one of the two biggest areas creating the gap between the old and the young.

            C. Grandparents feel uncomfortable with their grandchildren because of their better technology skills.

            D. The elderly in America are admired in moral values, work ethic and respect for others.

A. international           B. nation                     C. national                  D. nationality

A. illegal         B. climatic                  C. benefit                    D. bioclimatic

STRESS

A. famous          B. become                   C. relic                        D. passage 

A. notification             B. association              C. competition            D. participation

They go to church every Sunday to ____ their God.

A. celebrate                             B. worship                  C. support                   D. follow

Most of the ethnic groups in the United States adjust to mainstream America, but may still ____ many of their cultural customs and their native ethnic language

A. retain                                  B. limit                        C. hold                        D. contain

Culture serves to give a(n)______ to a group, ensures survival and enhances the feeling of belonging.

A. similarity                            B. difference               C. identity                   D. interest

Because they are a very close family, there is probably nothing that can break their ____.

A. share                                   B. contribution            C. solidarity                D. group

Studies show that children who are exposed to a more ____ community are more creative and tolerant of differences, because these students learn how to resolve conflict more easily.

A. various                               B. similar                    C. differently              D. diverse

The meeting of the leaders of the parties is now the _________of the news report.

A. improvement                      B. decrease                  C. focus                      D. guilt

Dogs may be more __________than people may think.

A. intellect                              B. intelligible              C. intelligent               D. intelligence

How many times ____ New York?

A. has Charles been visiting  

B. has Charles visited

C. have Charles been visiting

D. have Charles visited

My father ____.

A. has never smoked             

B. have never smoked

C. has never been smoking   

D. have never been smoking

Oh dear, the light ____ all night.

A. has been burning                B. has burnt                 C. has burned              D. have burning

We ____ Lisa recently.

A. hasn't seen                         

B. haven't seen           

C. haven't been seeing

D. haven't been seen

He spent a year in India and loves spicy food. ____ the food is, ____ he likes it.

A. The hotter/the more and more                              

B. The hotter/the more 

C. The more and more hot/the more                         

D. The hottest/the most

I feel ____ I did yesterday.

A. much more tired than        

B. many more tired than 

C. as many tired as 

D. as more tired as 

CLOSET MEANING

Question 18. The President escaped through a secret passage underneath the parliament building.

A. answer                                B. hidden                    C. confidence              D. basis

CLOSET

Which channel do you recommend to someone who likes animals? 

A. suggest                               B. tell                          C. speak                      D. talk

OPPOSITE i

Match the word in A with its appropriate definition in B. 

A. indirect                               B. illegal                     C. improper                 D. unreal

OPPOSITE

What program do you dislike watching and why not?

A. fancy                                  B. think                       C. imagine                  D. want 

- Tim: “How far is it from your house to school, Peter?”

-      Peter: “______”

A. About five kilometres       B. A bit too old           C. Not too expensive  D. Five hours ago

-     Jack: “I think taking a gap year is a waste of time.”

-      David: “________. It gives gap-year takers a lot of valuable experiences.”

A. I agree with you                 B. I don’t quite agree C. It’s right                 D. My pleasure

Covid-19, a highly communicative disease, will  wreak havoc on a massive scale unless necessary prevention measures are implemented.

A. communicative                  B. wreak                      C. massive                  D. implemented.

Diamonds were one of my elder sister’s favourite songs  when she was in secondary school.

A. were                                   B. elder                       C. when                      D. school.

Like my grandfather, my dad  enjoys reading newspapers, listen to the radio, and watching (D) television.

A. Like                                    B. enjoys                     C. listen                      D. television

According to most professors, mature students are ideal students because they are hard-working and become actively involved in all aspects of the learning process. The majority of mature students have a poor educational (27) _____ but they manage to do exceptionally well at tertiary level. (28) ____ many of them have a job and children to raise, they are always present at seminars and lectures and always hand in essays on time. They like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discussions (29) ____ take place. Consequently, they achieve excellent results. In fact, as they have experienced many of life’s pleasures, they are content with their lives and this has a positive effect on their attitude, making them eager to learn.

            On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students suffer from anxiety. The fact that they have made (30) ________ sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on them to succeed. Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of achievement, (31) _______ their confidence and improves their job prospects.

Question 27: A. development          B. background            C. basement                D. institution

According to most professors, mature students are ideal students because they are hard-working and become actively involved in all aspects of the learning process. The majority of mature students have a poor educational (27) _____ but they manage to do exceptionally well at tertiary level. (28) ____ many of them have a job and children to raise, they are always present at seminars and lectures and always hand in essays on time. They like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discussions (29) ____ take place. Consequently, they achieve excellent results. In fact, as they have experienced many of life’s pleasures, they are content with their lives and this has a positive effect on their attitude, making them eager to learn.

            On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students suffer from anxiety. The fact that they have made (30) ________ sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on them to succeed. Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of achievement, (31) _______ their confidence and improves their job prospects.

Question 28: A. Although               B.But                          C. So                           D. And

According to most professors, mature students are ideal students because they are hard-working and become actively involved in all aspects of the learning process. The majority of mature students have a poor educational (27) _____ but they manage to do exceptionally well at tertiary level. (28) ____ many of them have a job and children to raise, they are always present at seminars and lectures and always hand in essays on time. They like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discussions (29) ____ take place. Consequently, they achieve excellent results. In fact, as they have experienced many of life’s pleasures, they are content with their lives and this has a positive effect on their attitude, making them eager to learn.

            On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students suffer from anxiety. The fact that they have made (30) ________ sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on them to succeed. Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of achievement, (31) _______ their confidence and improves their job prospects.

Question 29: A. whom                    B. which                     C. where                      D. when

According to most professors, mature students are ideal students because they are hard-working and become actively involved in all aspects of the learning process. The majority of mature students have a poor educational (27) _____ but they manage to do exceptionally well at tertiary level. (28) ____ many of them have a job and children to raise, they are always present at seminars and lectures and always hand in essays on time. They like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discussions (29) ____ take place. Consequently, they achieve excellent results. In fact, as they have experienced many of life’s pleasures, they are content with their lives and this has a positive effect on their attitude, making them eager to learn.

            On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students suffer from anxiety. The fact that they have made (30) ________ sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on them to succeed. Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of achievement, (31) _______ their confidence and improves their job prospects.

Question 30: A. every                     B. another                   C. such                        D. many

According to most professors, mature students are ideal students because they are hard-working and become actively involved in all aspects of the learning process. The majority of mature students have a poor educational (27) _____ but they manage to do exceptionally well at tertiary level. (28) ____ many of them have a job and children to raise, they are always present at seminars and lectures and always hand in essays on time. They like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discussions (29) ____ take place. Consequently, they achieve excellent results. In fact, as they have experienced many of life’s pleasures, they are content with their lives and this has a positive effect on their attitude, making them eager to learn.

            On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students suffer from anxiety. The fact that they have made (30) ________ sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on them to succeed. Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of achievement, (31) _______ their confidence and improves their job prospects.

Question 31: A. arises                     B. boosts                     C. mounts                    D.surges

Modern life is characterized not only by the conveniences made possible by technological advances but also by greater mobility in search of still greater opportunities. These major life changes, however, expose individuals to many novelties in a new culture, which are the causes of culture shock. Culture shock is a process through which most people who enter a new culture pass through before they adjust to life in their new environment.

Culture shock begins with the honeymoon stage”. This is the period of time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. Unfortunately, the second stage "rejection stage" can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits (smoking and drinking). This can lead to the person getting sick or developing skin infections or rashes, which then makes the person feel even more scared and confused and helpless. This stage is considered a crisis in the process of cultural adjustment and many people choose to go back to their homeland or spend all their time with people from their own culture speaking their native language. The third stage of culture shock is called the "adjustment stage”. This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the hostculture. You are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place. The fourth stage can be called “at ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope with most problems that occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them. The last stage of culture shock, which many people don't know about, is called "reverse culture shock”. Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture and find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle!

Question 32. Which sentence best explains the main idea of paragraph 1?

A. Culture shock, experienced by people living in a new culture, consists of five basic stages.

B. People immigrate to other countries in search of better opportunities.

C. Modern life is characterized by many technological advances and greater mobility.

D. These major life changes are the causes of culture shock.

Modern life is characterized not only by the conveniences made possible by technological advances but also by greater mobility in search of still greater opportunities. These major life changes, however, expose individuals to many novelties in a new culture, which are the causes of culture shock. Culture shock is a process through which most people who enter a new culture pass through before they adjust to life in their new environment.

Culture shock begins with the honeymoon stage”. This is the period of time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. Unfortunately, the second stage "rejection stage" can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits (smoking and drinking). This can lead to the person getting sick or developing skin infections or rashes, which then makes the person feel even more scared and confused and helpless. This stage is considered a crisis in the process of cultural adjustment and many people choose to go back to their homeland or spend all their time with people from their own culture speaking their native language. The third stage of culture shock is called the "adjustment stage”. This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the hostculture. You are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place. The fourth stage can be called “at ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope with most problems that occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them. The last stage of culture shock, which many people don't know about, is called "reverse culture shock”. Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture and find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle!

Question 33. It is stated that the "honeymoon stage” ____.

A. is involved in developing healthy habits

B. is exciting with the new sights, sounds, language and foods

C. is the initial period of culture shock

D. got its name because everything is new and exciting for the newcomer

Modern life is characterized not only by the conveniences made possible by technological advances but also by greater mobility in search of still greater opportunities. These major life changes, however, expose individuals to many novelties in a new culture, which are the causes of culture shock. Culture shock is a process through which most people who enter a new culture pass through before they adjust to life in their new environment.

Culture shock begins with the honeymoon stage”. This is the period of time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. Unfortunately, the second stage "rejection stage" can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits (smoking and drinking). This can lead to the person getting sick or developing skin infections or rashes, which then makes the person feel even more scared and confused and helpless. This stage is considered a crisis in the process of cultural adjustment and many people choose to go back to their homeland or spend all their time with people from their own culture speaking their native language. The third stage of culture shock is called the "adjustment stage”. This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the hostculture. You are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place. The fourth stage can be called “at ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope with most problems that occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them. The last stage of culture shock, which many people don't know about, is called "reverse culture shock”. Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture and find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle!

Question 34. In paragraph 1, the word novelties probably means ____.

A. things which are new or unusual              

B. things which are difficult to deal with

C. things which have to do with novels         

D. things which are very young or recent in age

Modern life is characterized not only by the conveniences made possible by technological advances but also by greater mobility in search of still greater opportunities. These major life changes, however, expose individuals to many novelties in a new culture, which are the causes of culture shock. Culture shock is a process through which most people who enter a new culture pass through before they adjust to life in their new environment.

Culture shock begins with the honeymoon stage”. This is the period of time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. Unfortunately, the second stage "rejection stage" can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits (smoking and drinking). This can lead to the person getting sick or developing skin infections or rashes, which then makes the person feel even more scared and confused and helpless. This stage is considered a crisis in the process of cultural adjustment and many people choose to go back to their homeland or spend all their time with people from their own culture speaking their native language. The third stage of culture shock is called the "adjustment stage”. This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the hostculture. You are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place. The fourth stage can be called “at ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope with most problems that occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them. The last stage of culture shock, which many people don't know about, is called "reverse culture shock”. Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture and find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle!

Question 35. In paragraph 2, the word host probably means ____.

A. the dominant country                                            

B. the largest country

C. the newcomer's native country                             

D. the receiving country

Modern life is characterized not only by the conveniences made possible by technological advances but also by greater mobility in search of still greater opportunities. These major life changes, however, expose individuals to many novelties in a new culture, which are the causes of culture shock. Culture shock is a process through which most people who enter a new culture pass through before they adjust to life in their new environment.

Culture shock begins with the honeymoon stage”. This is the period of time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. Unfortunately, the second stage "rejection stage" can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits (smoking and drinking). This can lead to the person getting sick or developing skin infections or rashes, which then makes the person feel even more scared and confused and helpless. This stage is considered a crisis in the process of cultural adjustment and many people choose to go back to their homeland or spend all their time with people from their own culture speaking their native language. The third stage of culture shock is called the "adjustment stage”. This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the hostculture. You are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place. The fourth stage can be called “at ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope with most problems that occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them. The last stage of culture shock, which many people don't know about, is called "reverse culture shock”. Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture and find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle!

Question 36. Which of the following is NOT true according the passage?

A. At forth stage, newcomers have overcome all problems in the new culture.

B. Immigrants may suffer from "reverse culture shock” when going back to native culture.

C. New arrivals in the second stage, "reject” the new culture by returning to their country or binding even more with other people from their culture.

D. The "rejection stage” is the most difficult stage in the process of cultural adjustment.

Paul plays tennis better than I do.

A. Paul doesn’t play tennis better than I do.             

B. I don’t play tennis as well as Paul does.

C. Paul plays tennis as well as I do.                          

D. I play tennis better than Paul does.

“I took part in a green campaign last summer," said Ted.

A. Ted said that I had taken part in a green campaign the previous summer.

B. Ted said that he would take part in a green campaign last summer.

C. Ted said that I had taken part in a green campaign last summer.

D. Ted said that he had taken part in a green campaign the previous summer.

Mike doesn’t feel well today. He can’t go out with his friends.

A. If Mike had felt well today, he couldn’t have gone out with his friends.

B. Mike wishes he felt well today so that he could go out with his friends.

C. If only Mike had felt well today, he couldn’t have gone out with his friends.

D. Provided that Mike feels well today, he can’t go out with his friends.

Students are forbidden to bring their phones into the exam room.

A. Under no circumstances are students prohibited from bringing their phones into the exam room.

B. On no account are students permitted to bring their phones into the exam room.

C. At no time were students permitted to bring their phones into the exam room.

D. In no way are students prohibited from bringing their phones into the exam room.

A. total                        B. potential                  C. absorbent               D. intense

A. dangerous              B. tangle                      C. battle                      D. calculate

A. focus                      B. maintain                 C. deploy                     D. attain

A. uncertain                B. familiar                   C. impatient                D. arrogant         

_______, they will have done their homework.

A. By the time you finished cooking                                      B. When you finish cooking                          

C. By the time you finish cooking                                          D. While you finish cooking

Brain’s attitude _______ his work has always been very positive.

A. into                                     B. towards                               C. at                                        D. with 

It is essential that he _________ all the work before 6 p.m.

A. finished             B. finished               C. finishing             D. finish       

The application form______to the university before May 31st.

A. sent            B. must be sending                 C. must be sent                       D. must send

If my father _______ there yesterday, he would have help me fix my bicycle.

A. had been                B. has been                             C. were                    D. would be

Jason asked me if I _______ that laptop the previous day.

A. had bought            B. bought        C. would buy               D. buy

Students can only use technological devices to complete their work ___ investment on notebooks and books.

A. rather than         B. but for            C. in case              D. instead of  

While I was looking through my old albums the other day, I ____ this photograph of my parents’ wedding.

A. came across                        B. made up                              C. turned down                       D. took after

If you don't have anything ________ to say, it's better to say nothing.

A. construction         B. constructive             C. construct                          D. constructor

Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the ______ of anyone walking down the street.

A. peek                  B. flash                C. eye                     D. glimpse

The faster we walk,_______we will get there.

A. sooner                B. the soonest            C. the more soon                     D. the sooner

Nobody took any______of the warning and they went swimming in the contaminated water.

A. attention            B. notice                C. sight               D. information

There are billions of stars in ______ space.

A. a            B. no article                           C. an                                        D. the

____ a scholarship, I entered one of the most privileged universities of the United Kingdom.

A. To be awarded                   B. Having awarded                 C. Being award           D. Having been awarded

CLOSET

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

A. harmful                              B. neutral                                C. needy                                  D. beneficial  

CLOSET

There are many TV commercials which distracting viewers from watching their favorite films.

A. businesses                         B. contests                              C.advertisements                    D. economics

OPPOSITE

Some vegetables are grown without soil and natural light.

A. real                                  C. genuine                            D. true                                   A. artificial        

OPPOSITE

The writer was really hot under the collar when his novel was mistaken for another.      

A. calm                                   B. worried                               C. angry                                  D. curious

- Mary: “Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?” - Professor: “________”

A. Try your best, Mary.                                                         

B. You can borrow books from the library

C.  I like it that you understand.                                            

D. You mean the podcasts from other students?

- Nam: “Would you like to have some more dessert, Mai?”          - Mai: “______. I’m full.”

A. No, thanks                        B. Yes, I like your party       C. Yes, please           D. That would be great

Linguistics find out the ways in which languages work.

             A       B                       C                          D

Parents’ choices for their children’s names are based on names of its relatives or

ancestors.                              

We haven’t written to each other for two months.

A. It is two months since we wrote together.

B. There are two months for us to write to each other.

C. It is two months since we last wrote to each other.

D. It is two months that we wrote to each other. 

"I’ll take the children to the park," said the husband to his wife.

A. The husband asked the wife to take the children to the park.

B. The husband offered to take the children to the park.

C. The husband thanked the wife for taking the children to the park.

D. The husband reminded to take the children to the park.

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

C. I wish Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party.

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

You can feel more at ease by taking part in group dating. It’s the only way.

A. By taking part in group dating can you only feel more at ease.

B. The only way you are by taking part in group dating can feel more at ease.

C. The way you can feel more at ease is taking part in only group dating.

D. Only by taking part in group dating can you feel more at ease.