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ndicate the word whose underlined

part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the question.
Question: A. interview B. minute
(Cquestion D. suitable
Question 2: (A, garbage B. subtle
Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
climbing D. debtor
posilíon of primary stress in each of the questions.
Question 3: (Aunselfish B. sympathy
Question A. introduce B. entertain
Cquality D. principle

Indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of

Csuccessful D. millionaire
the following questions.
Question 5: What I love most about the book that wasthe close-knitfriendship of the three friends.
A. What B. about (C.xhat was D. close-knit friendship
Question 6: However well mysister made at school, she never seems to besatisficd with the results.
AHowever B,made ->dd C. to be satisfied D. the results
Question 7: Some studies show that young babies prefer the smell of milk to those of other liquids.
A. young babies B. smell C. smel thesa D. other liquids
Question 8: Tom was accused some top secret document
A. to steal B.of having stolen C. for stealing D. to have stolen
Question 9: Sometimes wears people out and is worse than the lack of sleep itself
A. to sleep the desire B. the desire to sleep C. to desire to sleepis D. The desire to sleep
Question 10: We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we to the station, Susan
for us for more than two hours. A
A. are getting/had waited B. got/waited C. had gothad waited (Dgot/ had been waiting
Question 11: Preparing for a job interview can be very
A. stress
Bstressful C. stressed D. stressing
Question 12: but for his help yesterday?
A. What did you do B. How would you do CWhat would you have done D. How had you done
Quextion 13: Don't worry, we will have to wait alittlelonger becauseI'm sure he will soon.
(A.turn up B. turn in C. turn into D. turn down
Question 14: I tried every key in turn but not fitted.
A. none B. each
E any (Done
Dugstion 15: She complains noisily abouteverythingshe doesn't like. She is thetype of person who is always
(A)making a fuss B. doing a fuss C. creating a fuss D. giving a fuss
Question 16: That cannot be a true story. He tup.
A. can have made Bmust have made C, would have made D. should have made
Question 17: They asked me in London then.,
A. is my brother working B. was my brother working C.f my brother was working D. if my brother is working
Question 18: She blamed me not explaining the lesson her carefully.
A. on for - to
Question 19: It
B. for on - for C. o about - for
D.-for-to
me more than an hour to download your photos you uploaded to your Facebook sites.
(A took B. gave C. sent D. forwarded
Indicate the most suitable response to complete each ofthe following exchanges.
Question 20: -
"I have a terrible headache."
A. What's the problem to you? (B.What's the matter with you?
C. What happens with you? D. What causes you?
Question 21: Teacher: " John, you've written a much better essay this time." - John: "

AWriting? Why? B. You're welcome.

(C) Thank you. It's really encouraging. D. What did you say? l'm so shy.
Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of thefollowing questions.
Queation 22: It is common practiceto look at the person you are talking to.
Aexercise B policy C. skill
(D.habit
Question 23: Our new teacher has a good sense of humor.
A.ability to amusepeople B. ability to frighten people C. responsibility D. commitment
Indicate the word(s) OPPOsITE In meaning to the underlined words) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn't eat any chocolate.
A. supporting B impugning C. advising D. denying
Question 25: I'm somy lI can'tcome out this weekend - I'm up to myears in work
A. very busy BvEry bored C. very scared (Dyery idle
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 26: Scarcely had he got out of the house when it started raining.
A He got out of the house after it started raining B.He had no sooner got out of the house when it started raining
CHe was getting out of the house when it starfed raining.
D.Jt started raining right after he got out of the house.
Question 27: Most students are aware of the importance of English.
A. Not every student is aware of the importance of English.
 B. Not a
single student is unaware of the
importanee English. of
C. All
students are aware of the
D. Almost all students are importance of English.
aware of the
uestion 28: The airport taxes are includedimportance
of English.
in the ticket price.
A You need to pay for ticket and airport taxes. B. The ticket is included in the airport taxes.
CThe ticket price covers the airport taxes. D. The airport taxes and ticket price should be paid separately.
Indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following
Question 29: We didn't want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.questions.
A In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
(B, Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
C. We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to
D. We
spend a lot of money.
didn't stay in a
cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend.
Question 30: Everyone expected Clements's party to be a disaster. It was exactly the opposite.
A. Clement didn't expect his party to go badly, but everybody else did.
(B. Completely contrary to everyone's expectations, Clements's party was really good.
C. The expectation was that Clements's
party wouldn't be successful, and it wasn't.
D. Just as everyone had predicted, Clement's
party was not a disaster.
Read the following passage and indicate the correct word or
Public awareness of
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
the value of recycling materials such
(31)_ plastic, paper, and glass is
increasing daily in all corners of the globe. In
some countries these efforts are being (32)_ bythe
local governments and in others, by individuals.
small town of Truro in eastern Massachusetts, for
Participation in these programs is at an all-time high. In the
example, space in the local landfill has run out; therefore,
residents have had to think of new ways to (33) of their trash. With no room for items such as
newspaper, bottles, and old lumber at the land fill, local residents have come up with many (34)
programs to recycle and/ or reuse what was once thought of as only trash. For instance, yard waste such as leaves
and grass which used to be thrown in the landfill is now broken down and made into compost used by local
people as fertilizer in their gardens. In addition, (35) plastics, newspapers, bottles and cans are sold
to a recycling company, thereby
bringing in revenue for the town.
Question 31: like
Question 32: (A.) initiated
B. with
B introduced
C. alike
C. participated
(DJas
D. brought
Question 33: X. disapprove
Question 34: A. improved
(B,dispose
B. reforming
discard D. throw

Question 35: A. reproductive B. circulating

C)innovative D progressive
(Chrecyclable D wasted
Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer io each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Homing pigeons are placed in a training program from about the time they are twenty-eight days of age.
They are taught to enter the loft through a trap and to exercise above and around the loft, and gradually they are
taken away for short distances in wicker baskets and released. They are then expected to find their way home in
the shortest possible time.
In their training flights or in actual races, the birds are taken to prearranged distant points and released to
find their way back to their own lofts. Once the birds are liberated, their owners, who are standing by at the home
lofts, anxiously watch the sky for the return of their entries. Since time is of the essence, the speed with which
the birds can be induced to enter the loft trap may make the diference between
gaining a win or a second place.
The head of a homing pigeon is comparatively small, but its brain is one quarter larger than that of the
ordinary pigeon. The homing pigeon is very intelligent and will persevere to the point of stubbornness; some
have been known to fly a hundred miles off course to avoid a storm.
Some homing pigeon experts claim that this bird is gifted with a form of built-in radar that helpsitfind
its own loft after hours of flight, for hidden under the head feathers are two verysensitive ears, whilethesharp,
prominent eyes can see great distances in daytime.
Why do homing pigeons fly home? They are not unique in this inherent skill: it is found in most
migratory birds, in bees, ants, toads, and even turtles, which have been known to travel hundreds of miles to
retum to their homes. But in the animal world, the homing pigeon alone can be trusted with its freedom and
trained to cary out the missions that people demand.
Question 36: What is the purpose of the passage?
x.To convince the reader to buy a homingg pigeon B.To infom the reader about homing pigeons and their training.
T o protect hom ing pigeons against the threat of extinction.
D. To encourage the owners of homing pigeons to set the birds free.
Question 37: According to the passage, what happens to homing pigeons when they are about a month old?
A They are kept in a trap. B. They enter their first race.
(CThey begin a training program. D. They get their wings clipped and marked.
Question 38: In paragraph 2, when the author states that the owners "anxiously watch the sky" there is the
implication that the owners
want their pigeon to win the race B. are sending radar signals to their pigeons
d o not know whether the race began on time D. do not trust the rules set down by the judges
u A. The
According to the passage, what is the difference between a homing pigeon and an ordinary one?
span of the wings B. The shape of the eyes C. The texture of the feathersD, The size of the brain
uestion 40: The author mentions all of the following at tributes that enable a homing pigeon to return home
EXCEPT
A. instinct C. sensitive ears
B, air sacs D. good eyes
uction 41: In the fourth paragraph, the pronoun "t" refers to which of the following?
A. Radar
B.Bird C. Loft D. Form
Question 42: Why does the author mention bees, ants, toads, and turtles in the last paragraph?
A To describe some unusual kinds of pets. B. To measure distances traveled by various animals.
CTo compare their home-finding abilities with those of homing pigeons.
D. To interest the reader in learning about other animals.
Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.
ACADEMICS AREN'T THE PROBLEM
Studies about how students use their time might shed light on whether they face increased academic and
financial pressures compared with earlier eras
The data show that full-time students in all types of colleges study much less now than they did a generation
ago a full 10 hours a week less. Students are also receiving significantly higher grades. So it appears that academic
pressures are, in fact, considerably lower than they used to be. The time-use data don't suggest that students feel
greater financial pressures, either. When the time savings and lower opportunity costs are factored in, college appears
less expensive for most students than it was in the 1960s. And though there are now more full-time students working
for pay while in college, they study less even when paid work choices are held constant.
In other words, full-time students do not appear to be studying less in order to work more. They appear to be
studying less and spending the extra time on leisure activities or fun. It seems hard to imagine that students feeling
increased financial pressures would respond by taking more leisure.
Based on how students are spending their time then, it doesn't look as though academic or financial pressures
are greater now than a generation ago. The time-use data don't speak directhly to social pressures, and it may well be
that these have become more intense lately.
In one recent set of data, students reported spending more than 23 hours per week either socializing with
friends or playing on the computer for fun. Social activities, in person or on computer, would seem to have become
the major focus of campus life. It is hard to tell what kinds of pressures would be associated with this change.
Question 43: Research studies have shown that pressures put on students nowadays are
A. much greater than the past (B.not greater than the past
C. getting ever greater D. more diversified
Question 44: Which of the following is used by the author as the proof of academic pressures being lower than
before? A. More students work while in college B. Students get higher grades
C. Students study less (D.Both B &C
Question 45: All factors considered, college now seems
A. even more expensive B. more costly Cless expensive D. much more expensive
Question 46: According to the author, the fact that more full-time students are working for pay
Ais not an indication of pressures B. shows that students are financially pressured
Csoes changenot students' campus life D. indicates that students are academically pressured
Question 47: The author finds it hard to point out
Athe cause to students' financial pressure B what
is associated with the change in students' campus life
Chow students' campus life becomes subject to academic pressure
how the background of students' campus life is built
Question 48: The word "focus" in the last paragraph can be replaced with
A. headline B. biggest importance C. primary theme (D central activity
Question 49: According to the author, the fact that students have more time for leisure is a proof that
Afinancial pressure on students is not a problem B. they are active with extra-curricular activities
C. academic work disinterests them D. they cannot find extra jobs
Question 50: The word "Academics" in the title mostly means
A college students and tutors B. professors and research students
Cstudents" workload in college D. graduate students" workload

LESSON 8 high scores

Question 1: The little children watched the performance in amazement.
Awide-eyed Ecross-eyed C. eagle-eyed
Question 2: By the time the ambulance arrived, a crowd of had gathered.
ohawk-eyed
A. spectators Bpassers Conlookers D. viewers
Question 3: The main cause ofthe strike was the management's refusal to give further consideration to the
question of paying. A. differentials B. differences subsidies D. opportunities
Question 4: In the last month r was my affairs in England and saying goodbye to all my friends.
KA switching off B. hanging up Cwinding up f a d i n g away
 Question 5: They say he
inherited his money
froma relative he had never met
CA. faraway B. remote D. far
Question 6: One of my classmates is always putting me.edistantin It's
A up B. off
public. so
embarmrassing!
C. through (D.down
Question 7: I know his name is 'Jim', but it was just a of the tongue when I çalled him Tim'.
A. slide B. skid
Question 8: If you leave your baggage .
(cskim
at the airport, it will be taken away.
(D.slip
A. inattentive B. careless (C. unattended D. neglectful
Question9 When you are in a western country, your hostmay open a wrapped gift in front of you. Opening a
present in front of the gift-giver is polite. A. acquired(B considered C. known D. called
Question 10: The color of your shirt does not that of your trousers.
A. suit (B. fit C. harmonize
Question 11: An accident in the power station may result in large
(DD.match
of radiation being released.
numbers B. number (C. amount D.amounts
Question 12:
People believe there issa
Question 13: You are not allowed to drive
between the two crimesA jointB. chain Clink D. connector
the influence _ alcohol.
(A.Junder/of B. in/of C. under/by D. by/in
Question 14: exception
(A,With/of
the little baby, everybody in my family
B. With/to C. In/of
has
to jogD.every
By/on
morning
Question 15: Assembly lines are useful for producing a large. of identical products.
A. quality
(B.quantity C.
Question 16: What the president said is not to be printed,It's
quandary D. qualification
the record.
A on
Question 17: Tommy is the,
B. of
Coff Dwithout
sheep in his family: he is the only member who has not made a success of
his life. (Ablack B. grey C. yellow D. white
Question 18: You looked a bit out. Are you worried about something?
A. stress
(B,stressed
Question 19: The national curriculum is made
C. stressful D. under stress
of the following subject: English Maths, Chemistry and
so on.... A. for B. out D. in
Question 20: It was that he was kept in hospital for nearby a month.
Cup
A. so a serious accident Bso serious an accident C. such serious an accidenDa such serious accident
Question 21: In China'slargestpsychiatric facility, there is a serious lack ofresources but the staffs try hard to .
this in their treatment of the patients.
A/make up for B. go in for C. put up with D. set in for
Question 22: Deforestation devastative floods in many parts of the world.
A. starts out B. makes up C. brings up (D,results in
Question 23: The search foranew vaccine took priority all other medical researches.
A. above
Question 24: Drinking water
(Bover Cho D. on
_excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled
effect on the enamel of teth,containing) (Bincluding
Question 25: The world's population will
C. made up of
more than 10 billion in 50 years.
D. composed of

A. reached B. be reached Creach D. reaching

Question 26: The replacement of shops such as the groceries and chemists' by the cafe the housewives
with insufficient facilities for shopping. A. leave B. have left (C.)has lef D. to have left
Question 27: I can't stand Mr. Brian. He's always blowing his own_ tellingeveryone howgood he is at
everything. A. balloon B. breath
Question 28: They are happily married although, of course, they argue
Cmind (Dtrumpet
A. most times AB.from day to dayy (Cevery now and then D. on the occasion
Question 29: He promised to mend the broken wheel soor without
(A fait B. failure C. trouble D)mistake
Question 30:Politicians should never lose of the needs of the people they represent.
Aview-
(B,sight
Question 31: Doctors advisepeople who are deficient
Cregard D. prospect
vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables.
A. from
Question 32: There is a
B.of
Cin
real possibility that these animals could be frightened
D. for
sudden
loud noise. A. being there B, should there be C. there was (D.the have been
Question 33Prices continued orise while wages remained low the Government became increasingly
unpopular. (A.bn condition tha B, with the result that C. provided that D. in order that
Question 34: Nguyen Thi Anh Vien performed so well the 28th Sea Games Women's 200m butterfly that none of
her rivals could her.
A look upto B. come up to Ccatch up with D. put up with
Questión 35: She loved tennis and could watch it till the came home.
Ashe- B. everyone C. horses
(D.pows