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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 [PTBN]. A. that B. back C. bag D. talk
Question 2 [PTBN]. A. comb B. beach C. bird D. book
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3 [PTBN]. A. solar B. manage C. question D. success
Question 4 [PTBN]. A. correction B. impatient C. uncertain D. animal
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 [PTBN]. The coffee at this café is ________ than the coffee at the other one.
A. better B. good C. more good D. the best
Question 6 [PTBN]. The student conducted an in-depth ______ to support her thesis.
A. research B. researched C. researching D. researcher
Question 7 [PTBN]. The shortage of skilled workers has created challenges, ______ industries to rely on
specialized labor.
A. leading B. lead C. led D. leads
Question 8 [PTBN]. She is taking _______ yoga class to relax and reduce stress.
A. an B. the C. Ø (no article) D. a
Question 9 [PTBN]. She decided to ________ all of her old clothes to charity to make room for new
ones in her closet.
A. give away B. give up C. give in D. give out
Question 10 [PTBN]. The problem ______ by the team during the meeting.
A. is discussing B. discusses C. discussed D. was discussed
Question 11 [PTBN]. He volunteered _______ his time to support the local community.
A. to donate B. donating C. donate D. to donating
Question 12 [PTBN]. You've already RSVP'd for the party, _____________?
A. haven't you B. have you C. didn't you D. did you
Question 13 [PTBN]. As they strolled through the old neighborhood, they _____________ about
childhood adventures and shared memories of growing up in the close-knit community.
A. evoked B. reminisced C. instilled D. incited
Question 14 [PTBN]. When I ______ home yesterday, I realized I had forgotten my keys.
A. get B. got C. have got D. was getting
Question 15 [PTBN]. The speaker captivated _______________ with her eloquent speech, leaving a
lasting impression on all who attended the event.
A. viewers B. witnesses C. audiences D. spectators
Question 16 [PTBN]. She will come over _______.
A. as soon as she finishes her homework
B. as soon as she finished her homework
C. as soon as she will finish her homework
D. as soon as she was finished her homework
Question 17 [PTBN]. The CEO hopes the company to ________________ profits by implementing
cost-saving measures.
A. set B. hold C. make D. follow
Question 18 [PTBN]. He's interested __________ joining the photography club to improve his skills.
A. for B. on C. at D. about
Question 19 [PTBN]. After losing his job, he felt like he was in the same _____________ as many
others who were struggling to make ends meet.
A. boat B. ship C. raft D. canoe
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 20 [PTBN]. John and Emily are deciding on a movie to watch.
John: "How about we watch the new action movie?" Emily: "__________. Action movies are my
favorite genre."
A. I'm sorry B. I disagree C. You're welcome D. Absolutely
Question 21 [PTBN]. Emma and David are talking about a museum exhibition they visited. Emma: "I
didn't find the artworks inspiring." David: "__________________________, I thought they were
remarkable!"
A. I couldn't agree more B. I don't think so
C. You're right D. My pleasure
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 22 [PTBN]. The sound of laughter and chatter initiated a sense of warmth and camaraderie
among the guests.
A. started B. ceased C. concluded D. terminated
Question 23 [PTBN]. The gentle breeze refreshed her on a hot summer day, providing relief from the
heat.
A. tired B. relaxed C. invigorated D. confused
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 24 [PTBN]. The company decided to expand its operations internationally.
A. grow B. extend C. increase D. restrict
Question 25 [PTBN]. He had to face the music and accept the consequences of his actions.
A. avoid responsibility B. confront the situation
C. enjoy the moment D. accept the repercussions
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.

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 SPOILT FOR CHOICE
Choice, we are given to believe, is a right. In daily life, people have come to expect endless situations
about which they are required to make decisions one way or another. In the (26) _______, these are just
irksome moments at work which demand some extra energy or brainpower, or during lunch breaks like
choosing which type of coffee to order or indeed (27) _______ coffee shop to go to. But sometimes
selecting one option as (28) ______ another can have serious or lifelong repercussions. More complex
decision-making is then either avoided, postponed, or put into the hands of the army of professionals,
lifestyle coaches, lawyers, advisors, and the like, waiting to (29) ______ the emotional burden for a fee.
(30) ______ for a good many people in the world, in rich and poor countries, choice is a luxury, not a
right. And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices, the whole system is
merely an illusion, created by companies and advertisers wanting to sell their wares.
(Adapted from Improve Yourself Reading Skill by Sam Mc Carter)
Question 26 [PTBN]. A. nutshell B. main C. general D. whole
Question 27 [PTBN]. A. which B. what C. where D. when
Question 28 [PTBN]. A. opposed to B. aimed at C. involved in D. led to
Question 29 [PTBN]. A. strengthen B. lighten C. soften D. weaken
Question 30 [PTBN]. A. But B. Therefore C. Moreover D. However
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.
Many of the major supermarket chains have come under fire with accusations of various unethical acts
over the past decade. They've wasted tons of food, they've underpaid their suppliers and they've
contributed to excessive plastic waste in their packaging, which has had its impact on our environment.
But supermarkets and grocers are starting to sit up and take notice. In response to growing consumer
backlash against the huge amounts of plastic waste generated by plastic packaging, some of the largest
UK supermarkets have signed up to a pact promising to transform packaging and cut plastic wastage. In
a pledge to reuse, recycle or compost all plastic wastage by 2025, supermarkets are now beginning to
take some responsibility for the part they play in contributing to the damage to our environment with
one major supermarket announcing their plan to eliminate all plastic packaging in their own-brand
products by 2023.
In response to criticisms over food waste, some supermarkets are donating some of their food surplus.
However, charities estimate that they are only accessing two per cent of supermarkets' total food surplus,
so this hardly seems to be solving the problem. Some say that supermarkets are simply not doing
enough. Most supermarkets operate under a veil of secrecy when asked for exact figures of food
wastage, and without more transparency it is hard to come up with a systematic approach to avoiding
waste and to redistributing surplus food.
Some smaller companies are now taking matters into their own hands and offering consumers a greener,
more environmentally friendly option. Shops like Berlin's Original Unverpakt and London's Bulk
Market are plastic- tree shops that have opened in recent years, encouraging customers to use their own
containers or compostable bags. Online grocer Farmdrop eliminates the need for large warehouses and
the risk of huge food surplus by delivering fresh produce from local farmers to its customers on a daily
basis via electric cars, offering farmers the lion's share of the retail price.
There is no doubt that we still have a long way to go in reducing food waste and plastic waste. But
perhaps the major supermarkets might take inspiration from these smaller grocers and gradually move
towards a more sustainable future for us all.

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 (Adapted from https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org)
Question 31 [PTBN]. Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Major Supermarket Chains B. Grocers vs. Supermarkets
C. Sustainable Supermarkets D. Friendly Supermarkets
Question 32 [PTBN]. According to paragraph 2, more and more people want supermarkets to _______.
A. compost all plastic wastage B. donate some of their food surplus
C. reduce their plastic waste D. lower their prices for local farmers
Question 33 [PTBN]. The word "backlash” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. agreement B. request C. reaction D. benefit
Question 34 [PTBN]. The phrase "the lion's share" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. the largest part B. the best choice C. the animal's food D. the royal dish
Question 35 [PTBN]. Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Supermarkets are not telling people how much food they are actually wasting.
B. There is a grocer in Berlin that doesn't allow customers to use their own containers.
C. Supermarkets are still denying that plastic packaging can cause damage to our environment.
D. Farmdrop stores large amounts of food and produces unnecessary waste.
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.
Geothermal energy offers enormous potential for direct, low-temperature applications. Unlike indirect
applications, this new technology relies on the Earth's natural thermal energy to heat or cool a house or
multifamily dwelling directly without the need to convert steam or other high-temperature fluids into
electricity, using expensive equipment.
A geothermal system consists of a heat pump and exchanger plus a series of pipes, called a loop,
installed below the surface of the ground or submerged in a pond or lake. Fluid circulating in the loop is
warmed and carries heat to the home. The heat pump and exchanger use an electrically powered vapor-
compression cycle - the same principle employed in a refrigerator - to concentrate the energy and to
transfer it. The concentrated geothermal energy is released inside the home at a higher temperature, and
fans then distribute the heat to various rooms through a system of air ducts. In summer, the process is
reversed: excess heat is drawn from the home, expelled to the loop, and absorbed by the Earth.
Geothermal systems are more effective than conventional heat pumps that use the outdoor air as their
heat source (on cold days) or heat sink (on warm days) because geothermal systems draw heat from a
source whose temperature is more constant than that of air. The temperature of the ground or
groundwater a few feet beneath the Earth's surface remains relatively stable – between 45°F and 70°F. In
winter, it is much easier to capture heat from the soil at a moderate 50°F than from the atmosphere when
the air temperature is below zero. Conversely. in summer, the relatively cool ground absorbs a home's
waste heat more readily than the warm outdoor air.
The use of geothermal energy through heat-pump technology has almost no adverse environmental
consequences and offers several advantages over conventional energy sources. Direct geothermal

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applications are usually no more disruptive of the surrounding environment than a normal water well.
Additionally, while such systems require electricity to concentrate and distribute the energy collected,
they actually reduce total energy consumption by one-fourth to two-thirds, depending on the technology
used. For each 1,000 hones with geothermal heat pumps, an electric utility can avoid the installation of
2 to 5 megawatts of generating capacity. Unfortunately, only a modest part of the potential of this use
for geothermal energy has been developed because the service industry is small and the price of
competing energy sources is low.
(Adapted from Teach Yourself Toefl, Macmillan)
Question 36 [PTBN]. What does this passage discuss mainly?
A. The possibility of using geothermal energy to make electricity
B. The use of geothermal energy for home heating and cooling
C. The technical challenges posed by geothermal energy
D. The importance of conserving nonrenewable energy sources
Question 37 [PTBN]. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is not a difference between
indirect geothermal technology and direct applications?
A. Converting energy to electricity B. The use of high-temperature fluids
C. A need for expensive equipment D. Reliance on geothermal energy
Question 38 [PTBN]. The word “submerged” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______
A. hid completely B. put under water
C. floated about D. removed gradually
Question 39 [PTBN]. The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. heat B. energy
C. refrigerator D. vapor-compression cycle
Question 40 [PTBN]. According to paragraph 3, the new technology is more effective than a
conventional heat pump because ________.
A. heat is brought into a home during the winter and expelled during the summer
B. soil and groundwater temperatures fluctuate less than air temperatures
C. ground temperature is close to groundwater temperature year-round
D. cold air absorbs less heat than warm air
Question 41 [PTBN]. The word "adverse” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. harmful B. unsuccessful C. auspicious D. advantageous
Question 42 [PTBN]. The passage implies that a rise in cost of conventional energy would have what
effect?
A. A decrease in cost for geothermal heating and cooling
B. An expanded reliance on direct geothermal technology

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C. A shift toward the use of conventional energy sources
D. A decrease in the number of homes using geothermal heating.
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 43 [PTBN]. She didn't bring her phone. She couldn't call for help when her car broke down.
A. If she brought her phone, she could call for help when her car breaks down.
B. Unless she had brought her phone, she couldn't have called for help when her car broke down.
C. If she brought her phone, she could call for help when her car breaks down.
D. Had she brought her phone, she would have been able to call for help when her car broke down.
Question 44 [PTBN]. Maria completed the project. She was promoted.
A. Only after Maria was promoted did she complete the project.
B. Barely had Maria completed the project when she was promoted.
C. Not until Maria was promoted did she complete the project.
D. Had it not been for completing the project, Maria would have been promoted.
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 45 [PTBN]. The children played with her toys in the living room.
A. The B. played C. her D. living room
Question 46 [PTBN]. Many years ago, I have stumbled upon a charming café tucked away in the
heart of the city.
A. have stumbled B. upon C. tucked D. the heart of
Question 47 [PTBN]. The comments made by the speaker were highly objective and offended many
members of the audience.
A. comments B. highly C. objective D. offended
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 [PTBN]. Visitors are advised to book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
A. Visitors are not advised to book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
B. Visitors should book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
C. Visitors might book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
D. Visitors must book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
Question 49 [PTBN]. The last time Rachel read a book was on her vacation last month.
A. Rachel hasn't read a book since her vacation last month.
B. Rachel didn't read a book on her vacation last month.
C. Rachel has read a book on her vacation last month.
D. Rachel started reading a book on her vacation last month.
Question 50 [PTBN]. "Let's meet at the café tomorrow," John said to Lisa.
A. John suggested meeting at the café the next day.
B. John insisted on meeting at the café the next day.
C. John agreed to meet at the café the next day.
D. John encouraged Lisa to meet at the café the next day.
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