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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.
1. Marie didn't turn up at John's birthday party. I feel so sorry for that.
A. It's a shame Marie had turned up at John's birthday party.
B. If only Marie turned up at John's birthday party.
C. I wish Marie had turned up at John's birthday party.
D. I wished Marie wouldn't turn up at John's birthday party.
2. Seth informed us of his retirement from the company. He did it when arriving at the meeting.
A. Only after his retiring from the company did Seth tell us about his arrival at the meeting.
B. Hardly had Seth notified us of his retiring from the company when he arrived at the meeting.
C. No sooner had Seth arrived at the meeting than we were told about his leaving the company.
D. Not until Seth said to us that he would leave the company did he turn up at the meeting.
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.
People are living longer and, in some parts of the world, healthier lives. This represents one of the crowning achievements
of the last century, but also a significant challenge. Longer lives must be planned for. Societal aging may affect economic
growth and lead to many other issues, including the sustainability of families, the ability of states and communities to
provide resources for older citizens, and international relations. The Global Burden of Disease, a study conducted by the
World Health Organization, predicts a very large increase in age-related chronic disease in all regions of the world.
Dealing with this will be a significant challenge for all countries’ health services.
Population aging is driven by declines in fertility and improvements in health and longevity. In more developed countries,
falling fertility beginning in the early 1900’s has resulted in current levels being below the population replacement rate of
two live births per woman. Perhaps the most surprising demographic development of the past 20 years has been the pace
of fertility decline in many less developed countries. In 2006, for example, the total fertility rate was at or below the
replacement rate in 44 less developed countries.
One central issue for policymakers in regard to pension funds is the relationship between the official retirement age and
actual retirement age. Over several decades in the latter part of the 20th century, many of the more developed nations
lowered the official age at which people become fully entitled to public pension benefits. This was propelled by general
economic conditions, changes in welfare philosophy, and private pension trends. Despite the recent trend toward
increased workforce participation at older ages, a significant gap between official and actual ages of retirement persists.
This trend is emerging in rapidly aging developing countries as well. Many countries already have taken steps towards
much-needed reform of their old-age social insurance programs. One common reform has been to raise the age at which
workers are eligible for full public pension benefits. Another strategy for bolstering economic security for older people
has been to increase the contributions by workers. Other measures to enhance income for older people include new
financial instruments for private savings, tax incentives for individual retirement savings, and supplemental occupational
pension plans.
3. As mentioned in the first paragraph, the following aspects will be influenced by the aging in the society,
EXCEPT_______.
A. technology achievements B. the stable progress of families

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 C. medical care D. social welfare
4. What does the word "This" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. the reduction of the official age entirely pensioned
B. public pension benefits
C. central issue
D. the relationship between the official retirement age and actual retirement age
5. The word "incentives" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. blocks B. obstacles C. impediments D. stimuluses
6. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is the measure of old-age social insurance programs?
A. The decrease in the age the elderly can receive pension
B. Widening the gap between official and actual ages of retirement
C. Enacting many policies to increase their income before retirement
D. The encouragement the elderly to contribute more in economy
7. Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the author in the passage?
A. To suggest some effective solutions to deal with the rapid increase of the aging population
B. To prove the significant contribution of the aging population to the world economy
C. To provide an overview of the drawbacks of the world's aging population
D. To present a synopsis of the causes and effects of the aging population
8. What can be inferred from the second paragraph?
A. The fertility of the world population is not enough to substitute the elderly.
B. The birth rate in developed countries is less than that in developing nations.
C. The improvement in medical care is one of the reasons for falling fertility.
D. The increase in death rate led to the shortage of laborers in developed countries.
9. The word "chronic" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A. short-lived B. temporary C. long-lasting D. unstable
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.
10. A. global B. native C. verbal D. compare
11. A. recommend B. disappear C. entertain D. fortunate
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.
12. My brother usually asked me for help whenever he has difficulty doing his homework.
A. for B. has C. doing his homework D. My brother
13. I am sure I am becoming forgettable because last week I locked myself out of the house twice.
A. locked myself B. twice C. I am D. forgettable
14. Fortunately, her weight has been increasing remarkably since they began receiving treatment.
A. has been B. Fortunately C. they D. receiving treatment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
15. Nam is talking to Lan about the environmental problem today.
- Nam: "What are the main threats to the environment today?"
- Lan: “_________________”
A. Environmental pollution is a big issue for our planet.
B. Threats are possible dangers to the environment.
C. We need a clean environment to live in.

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 D. Probably deforestation and global warming.
16. Joanna is inviting Sally to go out with her.
- Joanna: "Well, would you like to come out for dinner? Let's go somewhere this evening."
- Sally: “_________________”
A. Shall we go out tonight? B. How do you feel about it?
C. I love going out. D. Really? I'd love to.
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.
THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for full-length novels of writers from the Commonwealth or the
Republic of Ireland with a view to representing the very best in contemporary fiction. The prestigious prize was originally
called the Booker-McConnell Prize, the name of the sponsor company; however, it was better-known as the “Booker
Prize”. In 2002, the name was modified when Man Group became the sponsor and they keep the word "Booker”.
Books from publishers can be submitted for consideration for the prize. In addition, the judges can sometimes send
invitations to authors if they think the books should be included. Initially, the Advisory Committee give advice if there
are any changes to the rules for the prize. Then, the people who will judge the books will be selected. There is an annual
change in the judging panel and usually an individual is only a judge once.
The organizers also made to ensure that the judging panel is balanced in terms of gender and professions. Normally a
writer, a critic, an editor and an academic are chosen along with a celebrity from wider society. Nevertheless, when the
panel of judges has been confirmed, they are left to make their own decisions without any further involvement or
interference from the prize sponsor.
The Booker Prize is highly appreciated because it rewards the finest in fiction, features great books to readers and
transforms authors' careers. The influence of the prize is so huge that the winner will almost certainly see the sales
increase considerably, along with the £50.000 that comes with the prize.
17. The word "modified" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to________.
A. allocated B. allowed C. changed D. grasped
18. All of the followings are TRUE about the judges of Man Booker Prize EXCEPT that______.
A. judges do different jobs in the society
B. they may invite authors of the books which are appropriate for the prize
C. their decisions are affected by the sponsors
D. judges are selected every year
19. The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to_______.
A. the books B. the publishers C. the authors D. the judges
20. What will happen to the writers after they win the prize?
A. They will have huge influence in the publishing world.
B. They will become a member of the judging board next year.
C. There will be an upsurge in the sales of their books.
D. All of their books will be highly appreciated.
21. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The sponsor of the Man Booker prize B. The most well-known contemporary books
C. A prestigious award in literature D. The judging panel of a book prize
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.
22. Although the cooling process may just be part of the natural variation of oceans, climatologists are
still confounded by the massive accountable loss of heat.

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 A. recognized B. accepted C. affected D. confused
23. A.I. algorithms can also help to detect faces and other features in photo sent to social networking sites and
automatically organize them.
A. remind B. relay C. recognize D. refuse
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.
24. A. cooked B. waited C. decided D. visited
25. A. dream B. peace C. mean D. head
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.
26. John is not here, perhaps he is ill.
A. John must be ill, so he is not here.
B. John needn't be here because he is ill.
C. John may be ill, so he is not here.
D. Because of his illness, John shouldn't have been here.
27. We have been cooking for the party for four hours.
A. We have four cooks for the party.
B. Cooking for the party will be done in four hours.
C. We started cooking for the party four hours ago.
D. We didn't start cooking for the party until four.
28. My friend told me, "If I were you, I would not ask him for help."
A. My friend told me to ask him for help.
B. My friend advised me not to ask him for help.
C. My friend suggested not asking him for help.
D. My friend prohibited me from asking him for help.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
29. Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the exams, but such gender discrimination is now
disappearing.
A. unfairness B. partiality C. injustice D. equality
30. I really enjoy a cut and thrust with James; he always has a unique perspective, even if we clash sometimes.
A. a boring discussion B. a lively debate C. an approval D. a disagreement
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
31. The more he slept,________ irritable he became.
A. much more B. the most C. the very more D. the more
32. The cat showed her__________ for the stale fish by turning her back on it.
A. disgrace B. despair C. disgust D. distress
33. He will go out with his friends_______.
A. until he completed his homework B. when he was completing his homework
C. before he shall have completed D. as soon as he has completed his homework
34. She has been sitting at the computer since her husband_______ home.
A. was coming B. will come C. came D. comes
35. He suffers______ headaches.

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 A. by B. with C. from D. to
36. Unluckily, Tom's illness turned out to be extremely________ so he was kept in isolation.
A. infectiously B. infection C. infectious D. infect
37. The two scientists disagreed and a________ argument developed.
A. bitter B. sour C. salty D. wet
38. ________ every major judo title, Mark retired from international competition.
A. Having won B. Winning C. When he won D. On being won
39. My aunt gave me a _________ hat on my 16th birthday.
A. nice new yellow B. yellow new nice C. nice yellow new D. new nice yellow
40. She didn't walk home by herself_________ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
41. If you have a _______ to make about the food, I am willing to listen.
A. trouble B. dislike C. discontent D. complaint
42. Winning the cup in 1998 was just a______ in the pan; they haven’t won the match since then.
A. flame B. light C. flash D. blaze
43. When I got to 16, some of my friends left school to get a job, but most______.
A. stayed on B. moved back C. got in D. dropped out
44. She feeds the chickens twice a day,__________?
A. hasn't she B. isn’t she C. doesn’t she D. didn’t she
45. The road to our village_______ next year.
A. widened B. can widen C. has widened D. will be widened
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.
GOOD FRIENDS
Psychologists have long known that having a set of cherished companions is crucial to mental well-being. A recent study
by Australian investigators concluded that our friends even help to (46)_______our lives. The study concentrated on
the social environment, general health, and lifestyle of 1,477 persons older than 70 years. The participants were asked
how (47) ________ contact they had with friends, children, relatives and acquaintances.
Researchers were surprised to learn that friendships increased life (48)________ to a far greater extent than frequent
contact with children and other relatives. This benefit held true even after these friends had moved away to another city
and was independent of factors such as socio- economic status, health, and way of life. According to scientists, the ability
to have relationships with people to (49) _________one is important has a positive effect on physical and mental health.
Stress and tendency towards depression are reduced, and behaviours that are damaging to health, such as smoking and
drinking, occur less frequently. (50)__________, our support networks, in times of calamity in particular, can raise our
moods and feelings of self-worth and offer helpful strategies for dealing with difficult personal challenges.
46. A. prolong B. expand C. stretch D. lengthen
47. A. many B. lots of C. much D. few
48. A. assurance B. insurance C. expectancy D. expectation
49. A. what B. that C. whom D. who
50. A. Moreover B. For example C. Otherwise D. However

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