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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 1: A. pants B. cramps C. hair D. cat
Question 2: A. mouth B. mother C. think D. ethics
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 3: A. brandy B. polish C. veneer D. eastern
Question 4: A. mistaken B. extension C. inspector D. continent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: The forecast said that this summer would be the ______ one in the last decade.
A. hottest B. hotter C. hotly D. hot
Question 6: He wrote a ______ that had enough literary value to be turned into a play.
A. memorial B. memorabilia C. memoir D. memory
Question 7: _______ Lisa liked reading, she brought her a book.
A. Knowing B. Knew that C. Knows D. Being known
Question 8: There are programs in operation to provide aid for _____ poor.
A. those B. the C. a D. Ø
Question 9: If you have an old blanket, ________ it along so that we have something to sit on at the
beach.
A. keep B. take C. put D. bring
Question 10: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons _______ next weekend at the theatre.
A. is going to be performed B. will be performing
C. has been performed D. will have performed
Question 11: She regretted _______ at her mom for entering her room so suddenly.
A. having yelling B. yelling C. to yell D. being yelled
Question 12: Walter’s treatment is going smoothly, _______?
A. is he B. isn’t it C. isn’t he D. is it
Question 13: The best _______ for a sore throat is warm tea with honey.
A. remedy B. solution C. aid D. treatment
Question 14: The party ________ at Stu’s farmhouse on Friday night, so don’t be late!
A. was held B. had been held C. will be held D. is held
Question 15: Ken would have to offer more money if he wanted to _____ the deal on the investment.
A. hold B. finish C. get D. close
Question 16: When I ______ her tomorrow, I will ask her.
A. saw B. will see C. have seen D. see
Question 17: She felt a ______ of emotions when she spotted Heloise in the crowd.
A. spike B. surge C. rise D. swell
Question 18: The fire brigade arrived just ____ time to suppress the spread of the fire.
A. by B. on C. in D. before
Question 19: Stede’s had a bee in his ______ about sailing the sea ever since he read that book about
great pirate adventures.
A. coat B. boots C. hat D. bonnet
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 20: The initial search found the crashsite but none of the girls from the flight.
A. main B. first C. full D. past
Question 21: The heroes never lost the determination to win the fight.
A. encourage B. defeat C. willpower D. need
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Checking employee badges was just standard procedure.
A. irregular B. typical C. normal D. primary
Question 23: He threw caution to the wind and sped up after the car.
A. recklessly B. accidentally C. carefully D. swiftly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
Question 24: Vy is inviting Phong to hangout.
- Phong: “I can’t come tonight, I have extra class.”
- Vy: “______ I was really looking forward to it.”
A. Bummer. B. Don’t worry.
C. That’s great! D. Be thankful.
Question 25: Penelope is at Hazel’s house.
- Hazel: “Would you like something to drink, Penny?”
- Penelope: “_______”
A. Juice, please. B. Yes, I’d like some bread.
C. Yes, I’m hungry D. No, I prefer tea.
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.
A gap year is a period during which students spend time away from their formal education to
engage in other experiences, such as travel. (26)_______ learners take a full year off between high school
and college, as recent high school graduates often feel overwhelmed by the pressure to choose a college
and (27)_______ path at such a young age. A gap year, (28)_______ allows students to step back and
consider their options, can offer extra time for these students.
A gap year can be any length of time and occur at any point in a student’s academic career. Some
learners may take time off during college or between their undergraduate and graduate studies,
(29)_______ they may choose to continue their education without a break. Students can use a gap year to
participate in learning experiences outside of the classroom and focus on their personal growth. This
period allows learners to (30)_______ their interests and educational and professional goals.
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/student-resources/why-pursue-gap-year/
Question 26: A. Every B. Little C. Other D. Many
Question 27: A. job B. work C. career D. life
Question 28: A. that B. which C. who D. when
Question 29: A. and B. so C. nor D. or
Question 30: A. explore B. explain C. postpone D. invest
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
The next time you're filling up your car's gas tank, take a moment to remember that fossil fuels are
a finite resource. Eventually, humanity will need to satiate its hunger for energy from other sources.
The solution, perhaps, is in the stars. Or more accurately, our sun. Imagine filling your vehicle's
tank not with gasoline, but with pure sunshine. In some distant future, this could happen thanks to the
concept of a Dyson sphere.
Think of a Dyson sphere as a huge, energy-catching ball built around a star. It seizes solar energy
and converts it into the kinds of energy that we can use to power vehicles, computers or any other
advanced technologies and power-sucking contraptions we manage to develop in the next couple of
million years. That is, of course, if we manage to survive that long without blowing everything up.
Dyson spheres are still very much in the imaginary stage of development. But it's not hard to see
why we'd someday need greater, more powerful energy sources. We're burning fossil fuels at ever-
increasing rates in order to operate all manner of gadgets and goods. Sustainable energy sources, such as
solar and wind power, are good for supplementing coal and petroleum, but right now they can't power all
of our cars and smartphones.
https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/dyson-sphere.htm
Question 31: The passage is mainly about ______.
A. the limitations of fossil fuels.
B. how dyson spheres operate.
C. solar energy from Dyson sphreres.
D. the potential future energy solution of Dyson spheres.
Question 32: The word It in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A. solar energy B. a Dyson sphere C. a star D. the concept
Question 33: According to the passage, what does a Dyson sphere do?
A. power vehicles B. develop technologies C. capture solar energy D. convert a star
Question 34: The word imaginary in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. hypothetical B. special C. creative D. virtual
Question 35: According to paragraph 3, dyson spheres can provide energy to power all of the following
EXCEPT _______.
A. vehicles B. computers C. contraptions D. gadgets and goods
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
When John Mills was going to fly in an aeroplane for the first time, he was frightened. He did not
like the idea of being thousands of feet up in the air. " 'I also didn't like the fact that I wouldn't be in
control," says John. "I'm a terrible passenger in the car. When somebody else is driving, I tell them what
to do. It drives everybody crazy."
However John couldn't avoid flying any longer. It was the only way he could visit his
grandchildren in Canada. "I had made up my mind that I was going to do it, I couldn't let my son, his wife
and their three children travel all the way here to visit me. It would be so expensive for them and I know
Tom's business isn't doing so well at the moment it would also be tiring for the children- it's a nine-hour
flight!" he says.
To get ready for the flight John did lots of reading about aeroplanes. When he booked his seat, he
was told that he would be flying on a Boeing 747, which is better known as a jumbo jet. "I needed to
know as much as possible before getting in that plane. I suppose it was a way of making myself feel
better. The Boeing 747 is the largest passenger aircraft in the world at the moment. The first one flew on
February 9th 1969 in the USA. It can carry up to 524 passengers and 3.400 pieces of luggage. The fuel for
aeroplanes is kept in the wings and the 747's wings are so big that they can carry enough fuel for an
average car to be able to travel 16,000 kilometres a year for 70 years. Isn't that unbelievable? Even though
I had discovered all this very interesting information about the jumbo, when I saw it for the first time, just
before I was going to travel to Canada, I still couldn't believe that something so enormous was going to
get up in the air and fly. I was even more impressed when I saw how big it was inside with hundreds of
people!"
The biggest surprise of all for John was the flight itself. "The take-off itself was much smoother
than I expected although I was still quite scared until we were in the air. In the end, I managed to relax,
enjoy the food and watch one of the movies and the view from the window was spectacular. I even
managed to sleep for a while! Of course, continues John, "the best reward of all was when I arrived in
Canada and saw my son and his family, particularly my beautiful grandchildren. Suddenly, I felt so silly
about all the years when I couldn't even think of getting on a plane. I had let my fear of living stop me
from seeing the people I love most in the world. I can visit my son and family as often as I like now!"
Question 36: Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A. The Joys of Flight B. First Time in The Air
C. An Airborne Journey D. Skybound - All About Aeroplanes
Question 37: What happened when John saw the jumbo jet for the first time?
A. He couldn’t believe how big it was. B. He felt much safer.
C. He liked the shape of it. D. He thought the wings were very small.
Question 38: The word carry in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. hold B. move C. convey D. bring
Question 39: The word smoother in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. flatter B. quieter C. sleeker D. gentler
Question 40: The word It in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. somebody else B. passenger in the car C. tell them what to do D. be in control
driving
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. John’s fear of flying came from a lack of control as a passenger.
B. The smooth take-off helped John relax into the flight.
C. The largest airliner in the world is the Boeing 747.
D. John decided to fly to his family instead of making them travel.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the reading passage?
A. The frightening flying experience will deter John from flying again.
B. John would have preferred for his grandchildren to come visit him.
C. John felt that his previous fear of flying was misguided.
D. John’s aeroplane research made it less surprising when he first saw his plane.
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: Each member of the team had been assigned a number according to his seating location.
A B C D
Question 44: Various mental health conditions, including depression, PTSD, and certain anxiety
disorders,
A B C
can cause disassociation and derealization.
D
Question 45: He fails to turn in his assignment on time during the previous assignment last week.
A B C D
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 46: They fought in front of the class. Everyone knew about their falling out.
A. If they hadn’t fought in front of the class, everyone would know about their falling out.
B. If they hadn’t fought in front of the class, everyone shouldn’t have known about their falling out.
C. If they hadn’t fought in front of the class, everyone wouldn’t have known about their falling out.
D. If they hadn’t fought in front of the class, everyone would have known about their falling out.
Question 47: Elliot informed us of his finished side project. He did it when wrapping up the meeting.
A. Not until Elliot told us about finishing his side project did he wrap up the meeting.
B. No sooner had Elliot wrapped up the meeting than we were told about his finished side project.
C. Hardly had Elliot told us about his finished side project when he wrapped up the meeting.
D. Only after finishing his side project did Elliot tell us about his wrapping up the meeting.
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 48: You could bring a book but it is not mandatory.
A. You should bring a book.
B. You couldn’t bring a book.
C. You musn’t bring a book.
D. You needn’t bring a book.
Question 49: The last time he talked to Darlene was a year ago.
A. He has talked to Darlene for a year.
B. He didn’t talk to Darlene for a year.
C. He started talking to Darlene a year ago,
D. He hasn’t talked to Darlene for a year.
Question 50: “Jade hasn’t been feeling well since yesterday,” said Kit.
A. Kit said that Jade had not been feeling well since yesterday.
B. Kit said that Jade hasn’t been feeling well since the day before
C. Kit said that Jade has not been feeling well since yesterday.
D. Kit said that Jade hadn’t been feeling well since the day before.

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