Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closet in meaning to

each of the following questions

Question 1: "Have you reached the top of that mountain before?” asked her friend.

A. Her friend asked her if had she reached the top of that mountain before.

B. Her friend asked her if she has reached the top of that mountain before.

C. Her friend asked her if has she reached the top of that mountain before.

D. Her friend asked her if she had reached the top of that mountain before.

Question 2: They haven't taken a vacation for years.

A. It's years since they didn't take a vacation.

B. They last took a vacation years ago.

C. They have a vacation to take every year.

D. They have taken a vacation annually.

Question 3: It's likely that he has a cold rather than the flu.

A. He might have a cold rather than the flu.

B. He can't have a cold rather than the flu.

C. He needn't have a cold rather than the flu.

D. He must have a cold rather than the flu.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 4: Studies have shown that animals have some level of consciousness and an ability to

experience emotions.

A. activities B. awareness C. happiness D. possibilities

Question 5: The company is looking to establish a new office in the downtown area.
A. found

B. destroy

C. harm

D. rebuild

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 6: The traffic was so congested. He missed his important interview.

A. If the traffic hadn't been so congested, he would have missed his important interview.

B. If the traffic hadn't been so congested, he wouldn't have missed his important interview.

C. If only the traffic wasn't so congested, he wouldn't miss his important interview.

D. Provided that the traffic wasn't so congested, he wouldn't have missed his important interview.

Question 7: The package was delivered to the wrong address. She then discovered that.

A. Not until she discovered that was the package delivered to the wrong address.

B. Only later she discovered that was the package delivered to the wrong address.

C. Not until was the package delivered to the wrong address, she discovered that.

D. Only later did she discover that the package was delivered to the wrong address.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete

each of the following exchanges.

Question 8: Matthew and Emily are talking about their class's presentation.

- Matthew: "I think the presentation is a bit disorganized."

- Emily: “_______. It's really logic and easy to understand”

A. I don't agree

B. Exactly right

C. I can't agree more

D. Great idea

Question 9: Claire is talking to Emma in the schoolyard.

- Claire: "Would you like to go for a hike with me this Saturday?"

- Emma: "______. What time will we start?"

A. Congratulations

B. No, thanks

C. Good luck

D. Yes, I'd love to

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correct

In each of the following questions.

Question 10: The inconsiderate behavior of her neighbor made her soothe with annoyance and
frustration.

Question 11: He looks through his old photo album to reminisce about his childhood memories last
night.

Question 12: He wrote a detailed plan so that he could use them for his official presentation.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct word for each of the questions from 13 to 17.

Dubai is like no other place on Earth. It is the world capital of living large - a city of big business,

luxury hotels, skyscrapers, and huge shopping malls. In the early 20th century, Dubai was a successful

trading port. People from all over the world stopped in Dubai to do business. But it was still a small city,

and most people lived as fishermen, merchants, or by raising animals. Then in 1966, oil was discovered.

In time, this brought a lot of money into the region, and soon Dubai began to change.

Today Dubai is one of the world's most influential business centers. In fact, each year most of the
city's annual earnings come from business, not oil. The city is also a global trading port. Recently Dubai

has become a popular spot for tourists. People from abroad come to relax on its beaches, and every

year, millions visit just to go shopping! Dubai is also one of the world's fastest growing cities.

Construction is everywhere. Buildings (some of the tallest on Earth) are built in months. The city also has

A number of manmade islands.

Many people welcome the city's growth. But an increasing number of Dubai natives have concerns

about the speed of change. As Mohammad Al Abbar, a Dubai businessman, says, "We must always

remember where we came from. Our kids must know we worked very, very hard to get where we are

now, and there's a lot more work to do."

(Adapted from Reading Explorer 1)

Question 13: What is the passage mainly about?

A. Dubai, a fast growing city

B. Dubai and oil discovery

C. Dubai, a city for shopping

D. Dubai and business centers

Question 14: The word it in paragraph 1 refers to_____.

A. region

B. Earth

C. world

D. Dubai

Question 15: According to the passage, Dubai's yearly income today is from_____.

A. business

B. tourism

C. oil

D. trading port

Question 16: The word concerns in paragraph 3 mostly means _____.

A. beliefs

B. worries

C. honors
D. interests

Question 17: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Only local people visit to go shopping in Dubai.

B. All islands in Dubai are natural

C. Dubai today is quite distinct from it before 1966.

D. Dubai used to be a successful global trading port.

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 primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 18: A. permit B. prefer C. answer D. admit

Question 19: A. dialogue B. battery C. chemical D. apartment

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the questions from 20 to 26.

Soft skills are essential for success in both personal and professional settings. These are the
interpersonal and social skills that allow us to communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and
adapt to new situations. For teenagers, developing these skills can be particularly important because
they face the challenges of adolescence and prepare for college and careers.

One of the most essential soft skills for teenagers is communication. This involves not only speaking
clearly and accurately but also listening actively and empathetically. Effective communication skills can
help teenagers build stronger relationships with peers, teachers, and parents, and can also enhance
their performance in school and other activities.

Another important soft skill for teenagers is teamwork. This involves working collaboratively with
others towards a common goal, being open to feedback and constructive criticism, and contributing
positively to group dynamics. By developing strong teamwork skills, teenagers can improve their ability
to work with others and achieve collective goals.

Other important soft skills for teenagers include adaptability and emotional intelligence: Adaptability
involves being able to adjust to new situations and environments, and to learn from failures and
setbacks. Emotional intelligence involves understanding one's own emotions and those of others, and
using this understanding to build better relationships and respond appropriately to different situations.

Therefore, by developing strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and emotional intelligence

skills, teenagers can become more effective and successful in their personal and professional lives.
Parents, teachers, and other adults can play a critical role in supporting teenagers' development of these
skills by providing opportunities for practice and feedback, modeling positive behaviors, and offering
guidance and support as needed.

(Adapted from https://scholarpath.eom/blog/why-soft-skills-matter)

Question 20: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. Critical Soft Skills for Teenagers to Succeed in Life

B. Academic Skills for Teenagers to Prepare for College

C. Teenagers and the Challenges of College and Career

D. Teenagers and How to Communicate Effectively

Question 21: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to____.

A. teenagers B. situations C. careers D. skills

Question 22: The word enhance in paragraph 2 mostly means____.

A. drop B. improve C. decrease D. remain

Question 23: According to paragraph 4, Emotional intelligence helps teenagers_____.

A. learn from setbacks

B. adjust to new situations

C. build better relationships

D. learn from failures

Question 24: The word guidance in paragraph 5 mostly means_____.

A. discussion B. opportunities C. advice D. argument

Question 25: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the soft skills
for teenagers?

A. adaptability B. collective goals C. communication D. teamwork

Question 26: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Effective communication can only help teenagers perform better at school.

B. Teenagers who lack strong soft skills may struggle with work-life balance.

C. Without teamwork, teenagers cannot develop any important soft skills.

D. Developing emotional intelligence helps teenagers learn from failures and setbacks.

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 27: A. tide B. child C. wind D. hike

Question 28: A. chance B. child C. church D. school

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.

Question 29: They hope that their product ______ by many customers.
 A. was buying B. will be bought C. buys D. will buy

Question 30: They are bored ______ their current hobbies.

A. to B. with C. from D. on

Question 31: They will take a break_____.

A. as soon as they had reached the top of the mountain

B. when they reached the top of the mountain

C. after they reach the top of the mountain

D. by the time they reached the top of the mountain

Question 32: He is part of a_______ circle and belongs to an exclusive club.

A. socialize B. socially C. society D. social

Question 33: The beauty of nature can be found all over ______ world

A. O (no article) B.an C. a D. the

Question 34: Cooking at home is ______ than eating out at restaurants.

A. healthiest B. the healthiest C. healthier D. healthy

Question 35: A thief broke into her house while Chloe_______ in the bedroom.

A. was sleeping B. sleeps C. is sleeping D. slept

Question 36: We should avoid _____ any sudden movements around the wild animals

A. making B. make C. to make. D. made

Question 37: The university provides on-campus ______ with a fully-equipped kitchen for its
students

A. destination B. adventure C. vacation D. accommodation

Question 38: We were supposed to have a picnic in the park, but the rain______ and ruined our
plans.

A. got down B. turned up C. turned down D. got up

Question 39: She had to _______ her First Certificate Exam three times

A. make B. cause C. do D. take

Question 40: When served with plain yogurt and sprinkled with pollen, it really is the bee's ______

A. knees B. swings C. bellies D. flees

Question 41: Workers _____ innovative ways to solve problems can make valuable contributions to
their organization.

A. are found B. found C. finding D. are finding

Question 42: A few people on the committee supported the proposal but they were ______

by those against it.

A. outweighed

B. overestimated

C. outvoted

D. overstaffed

Question 43: She is pretty good at singing, _____ ?

A. didn't she

B. is she

C. isn't she

D. does she

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.

Question 44: When I'm around my crush, I become a bundle of nerves and can't form coherent
sentences.

A. concerned

B. worried

C. bothered

D. relaxed

Question 45: The family gathered together to mourn the loss of their beloved grandmother.

A. suffer

B. celebrate

C. regret

D. disappoint

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 46 to 50.
 How long do you sleep every night? Think of all the things you could do instead of wasting every

night sleeping! The idea of never sleeping might sound great, but getting a good night's sleep isn't a

waste of time - it's vital for our health. (46)_____ , we have to sleep to stay healthy.

Most people need more than seven hours sleep a night, and teenagers might need more than that

- around nine hours. Research shows that if you sleep for four to five hours, you get more (47)

____ (like coughs and colds) than if you sleep for at least seven hours. This is because tiredness (48)

_____ your immune system weaker. If you don't sleep enough, you can also get headaches, and

your sight can get worse. Being too tired changes (49) _______hormones, too. This change in

hormones can affect your skin and give you pimples, and it can also make you eat too much.

Scientists found that tired people prefer fast food to healthy food, and they eat around 549 more

calories per day than people who sleep well. All of this can affect your mood, and many teenagers

(50) _____ don't get enough sleep feel angrier and more miserable than people who do.

Question 46: A. Although B. Therefore C. Because D. However

Question 47: A. illnesses B. treatments C. remedies D. symptoms

Question 48: A. brings B.does C.takes D.makes

Question 49: A. much B.every C.some D.each

Question 50: A. which B. who C. whom D. when