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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
1. A. hair B. rain C. laid D. wait
2. A. rhythm B. psychology C. physical D. mythology
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. physical B. summary C. romantic D. following
4. A. compliment B. counterpart C.kindergarten D. biologist
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 5 to 11.
REALITY TELEVISION

Reality television is genre of television programming which, (it is claimed), presents

unscripted dramatic or humorous situation, documents actual events, and features
ordinary rather than professional actors. It could be described as a form of artificial or
“heightened” documentary. Although the genre has existed in some form or another since
the early years of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around 2000.

Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats, from game or
quiz shows which resemble the frantic, often demeaning programmes produced in Japan
in the 1980s and 1990s (a modem example is Gaki no Tsukai), to surveillance- or
voyeurism- focused productions such as Big Brother.

Critics say that the term “reality television” is somewhat of a misnomer and that such
shows frequently portray a modifies and highly influenced form of reality, with
participants put in exotic location or abnormal situations, sometimes coached to act in
certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated through
editing and other post-production techniques.

Part of reality television’s appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in
extraordinary situations. For example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an eligible male
dates a dozen women simultaneously, traveling on extraordinary dates to scenic locales.
Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national celebrities,
outwardly in talent and performance programs such as Pop Idol, though frequently
Survivor and Big Brother participants also reach some degree of celebrity.
 Some commentators have said that the name “reality television” is an inaccurate
description for several styles of program included in the genre. In competition- based
programs such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other special-living-environment shows
like The Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control the day-to-
day activities and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the
competition plays out. Producers specifically select the participants, and use carefully
designed scenarios, challenges, events, and settings to encourage particular behaviours
and conflicts. Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and other reality shows, has agreed with
this assessment, and avoids the word “reality” to describe his shows; he has said, “I tell
good stories. It really is not reality TV. It really is unscripted drama.”
5. The word “demeaning” is closest in meaning to ..................
A. despising B. diminishing C. valueless D. humiliating
6. According to the passage, Reality TV appeals to some because ...................
A. it uses exotic locations
B. it shows eligible men dating women
C. it can um ordinary people into celebrities
D. it shows average people in exceptional circumstances
7. According to the passage, the program “Pop Idol” ...................
A. turns all participants into celebrities
B. is more likely to turn its participants into celebrities that Big Brother
C. is less likely to turn participants into celebrities than Big Brother
D. is a dating show
8. Producers choose the participants ..................
A. to make an imaginary world
B. on the ground of talent
C. to create conflict among other things
D. only for special-living-environment shows
9. The term “reality television” is inaccurate ..................
A. for talent and performance programs
B. for special-living-environment program
C. for all programs
D. for Big Brother and Survivor
10. The word “fabricated” is closest in meaning to ...................
A. imaginary B. real C. imaginative D. isolated
11. Which of the following in NOT true according to the passage?
A. Shows like Survivor have good narratives.
B. Mark Burnett thinks the term “reality television” is inaccurate.
C. Japan has produced demeaning TV shows copied elsewhere.
D. Reality television has been popular since well before 2000.
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
31 to 35.

Alligators have always been the most dangerous predators of the Florida Everglades,
(31) .................. their long-held position is now being challenged by a growing
population of Burmese pythons.

The Burmese python, a giant snake measuring up to 20 feet long and weighing up to
200 pounds, is very popular among exotic pet owners. However, as the (32) ..................
snakes grow, they become more difficult to cafe and handle. To avoid dealing with the
snakes, the owners irresponsibly release them into the wild. (33) .................. the
Everglades is quite similar to the python’s native environment of Southeast Asia, they
survive and prosper without difficulty.

The issue with the Burmese pythons is their choice of meals. They eat alligators and
endangered birds, which creates a strain on an already (34) .................. ecosystem.
Recently a 13-foot long Burmese python was found with a 5-foot alligator bursting from
its stomach. They python died trying to eat the alligator but a larger one would have
easily won the struggle. With over 30,000 Burmese pythons now living in the Everglades,
a solution to stop this invasive species is necessary. If the pythons are (35)..................
unchecked, there is a strong possibility they will wipe out a variety of species necessary
for the functioning of the Everglades ecosystem.

(Source: * Master TOEFL Junior*, Hahn (2015)

12. A. but B. so C. because D. since
13. A. dead B. died C. death D. deadly
 14. A. Although B. On account of C. Since D. When
15. A. solid B. fragile C. balance D. substantial
16. A. left B. leaving C. leave D. to leave
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.
17. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been burning the candle at both ends for a
long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.
A. overworking B. extra work C. over loading D.playing with fire
18. The word crisis is too often used to exaggerate the predicament of a club
experiencing hard times.

A. situation B. dilemma C. shame D. embarrassment

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, H, C, or 1) on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.
Theresa May, the second female Britain’s prime minister following Margaret Thatcher,
revealed in 2013 that she had been given a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes, a condition that
requires daily insulin injections. Asked later how she felt about the diagnosis, she said her
approach to it was the same as toward everything in her life: “Just get on and deal with
it.” That kind of steeliness brought her to center stage in the aftermath of Britain’s vote to
leave the European Union and the feuding that erupted in the Conservative Party over
who would succeed David Cameron.
Ms” May, 59 years old, is the country’s longest-serving home secretary in half a
century, with a reputation for seriousness, hard work and above all, determination. She is
one of a growing number of women in traditionally male-dominated British politics rising
to the upper position of leadership.
Bom in 1956, Ms. May grew up mainly in Oxford shire, an only child who was first
drawn to the Conservative Party at age 12. As a conscientious student, she never rebelled
against her religious upbringing and remains a regular churchgoer. Tellingly, her sports
hero was Geoffrey Boycott, a solid, stubborn cricketer who specialized in playing the
long game.
Like many other Britain’s prime minister including Tony Blair, Sir Robert Peel and
Margaret Thatcher, she won a place at Oxford. But while almost every other political
leader got there by way of Eton College and joined Oxford’s hedonistic Bullingdon Club,
she attended a state secondary school and had a more sedate university career. After
unsuccessful attempts to be elected to the House of Commons in 1992 and 1994, she
finally became an MP in 1997 general election.
May is known for a love of fashion and in particular distinctive shoes. She even wore
leopard-print shoes to her final Cabinet meeting as Home Secretary in early 2016.
However, she has been quite critical of the media focusing on her fashion instead of her
achievement as a politician. May also describes cooking and walking as primary hobbies,
and if someone is raising questions about why walking can be classified as a hobby, she
elaborates in a column for Balance magazine, in which she wrote of her battle with
diabetes.
Question 19. According to the passage, who is the prime minister coming before Theresa
May?
A. Tony Blair B. Margaret Thatcher C. Sir Robert Peel D. David
Cameron
Question 20. The most prominent characteristic of Theresa May is ...................
A. stubbornness B. seriousness C. determination D. hard work
Question 21. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. British political life is conventionally controlled mainly by men.
B. The number of women in politics is increasing.
C. Conservative Party didn’t have to discuss about who would be the next prime
minister.
D. Theresa May’s toughness was one of the reasons for the Party to choose her for the
prime
minister position.
Question 22. Which of the following facts is TRUE about Theresa May?
A. She graduated from Eon College.
B. As a child, she was quite rebellious.
C. She didn’t work part time as a university student.
D. She used not to be a home secretary.
Question 23. She first became a member of parliament in ..................
A. 1992 B. 1994 C. 1997 D. 2013
Question 24. Her reason to consider walking as one of her main hobbies is ..................
A. she is quite critical B. it helps her fight diabete
C. someone asks about it D. it is written on Balance magazine
Question 25. The word “approach” is closest in meaning to ..................
A. means B. advance C. technique D. trick
Question 26. The word “hedonistic” is closest in meaning to ..................

A. ordinary B. luxurious C. economical D. simple