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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: A. effort B. extinct C. ethnic D. exercise

Question 2: A. dose B. chose C. close D. lose

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 3. A. wildlife B. leopard C. enact D. aerial

Question 4. A. pessimistic B. contribute C. enthusiast D. discriminate

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

Question 5. The government is worrying about how to control the birth _______ to
slow down population growth.

A. position B. amount C. number D. rate

Question 6. All she wanted was_______moments on her own.

A.few B. a few C. little D. a little

Question 7. I took ______ in building sandcastles on the beach near my house.

A. please B. pleasant C. pleased D. pleasure

Question 8. You _______ just as well accept that job offer when you are badly in
need of money.

A. should B. can C. might D. must

Question 9. She had _______ many assignments to do that she couldn't go out last
night.

A. too B. so C. enough D. such

Question 10. The number of volunteers participating in the campaign has _______
to nearly 1,200.

A. arrived B. mounted C. supplied D. pushed

A. wooden round brown large C. brown large wooden round

B. large round brown wooden D. round large wooden brown

Question 12. When you walk in the forest, remember to apply this oil to the body in
order to ward _______

mosquitoes.

A. off B. away C. from D. against

Question 13. He is quite positive _______ his result although it hasn't been
announced.

A. from B. for C. about D. to

Question 14. I remember _______ this letter a few day before Christmas.

A. to receive B. to receiving C. receiving D. receive

Question 15. The team _______ defeat in the semi-final, which disappointed their
fans.

A. transmitted B. tolerated C. suffered D. supported

Question 16. Her grandparent's health has _______ a lot after since the successful
surgery.

A. picked up B. summed up C. given up D. come up

Question 17: On _______ to power, the new president announced a program of

A. arriving B. reaching C. achieving D. coming

Question 18: We’ll just have to bite the _______ and accept the fact that this project
can not be completed this year.

A. arrow B. bullet C. marble D. stone

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

19. The solar energy is an infinite source of energy which is also clean.

A. eternal B. lasting C. abundant D. limited

Question 20. I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm
and a leg.
A. is cheap B. is painful C. is expensive D. is confusing

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

Question 21. The hotel staff were courteous and friendly all the time and this made
our stay more enjoyable.

A. angry B. strict C. curious D. polite

Question 22. Don't burn the midnight oil before the exam. It will damage your
health soon.

A. burn the oil in the evening B. work very late at night

C. come home after midnight D. use oil to make the night brighter

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 23. Mark are talking to Susan on the schoolyard.

Mark: "- _______"

Susan: "- That's very kind of you."

A. Shall I help you carry those boxes upstairs?

B. May I leave those boxes here near you?

C. Could you open those boxes and check them?

D. Can you look out for those boxes for a while?

Question 24. Mrs. Rose and Tom are meeting in the street.

Mrs. Rose: "- I’ve got an appointment with my doctor today. Tom: "- _______"

A. It's such a marvelous idea! B. Why did you have to do so?

C. You should have met something wrong. D. What's the matter with you?

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 25. The government have enacted a law against using guns. They want to
reduce high school shooting.
A. The government have enacted a law against using guns despite reduction in high
school shooting.

B. The government have enacted a law against using guns so as to reduce high
school shooting.

C. The government have enacted a law against using guns as a result of reduction in
high school shooting.

D. The government have enacted a law against using guns by reducing high school
shooting.

Question 26. My uncle liked fishing very much. He even bought a costly fishing rod.
A. My uncle liked fishing very much although he bought a costly fishing rod.

B. My uncle liked fishing job too much because he bought a costly fishing rod.

C. My uncle both liked fishing very much and bought a costly fishing rod.

D. My uncle liked fishing so much that he bought a costly fishing rod.

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 27. It's no use getting this motorbike started.

A. This motorbike isn't used to getting started.

B. There is no point in getting this motorbike started.

C. This motorbike will take a little time to get started.

D. There are a few ways to get this motorbike started.

Question 28. "Don't forget to bring an umbrella." John's mother said to him.

A. John's mother asked him not to bring an umbrella.

B. John's mother ordered him to bring an umbrella.

C. John's mother reminded him to bring an umbrella.

D. John's mother encouraged him not to bring an umbrella.

Question 29. Enthusiastic as they were, they seemed inappropriate for our activities.

A. Because they were inappropriate for our activities, they were enthusiastic.

B. They were not only enthusiastic but also inappropriate for our activities.
C. Although they were enthusiastic, they appeared to be inappropriate for our
activities.

D. It seemed that they were inappropriate for our activities and they were
enthusiastic as well.

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

Question 30. Shaking their heads when they want to say they agree is an unique feature

A B C

of the Bulgarians.

Question 31. Of twenty candidates for the post of secretary, the ten first people were

A B C

all equal in qualifications.

Question 32. Although we had to spend a day working in the harsh sunlight, the

A B C

result made us really satisfactory.

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 33 to 37.

Major cities in Australia have special New Year’s Eve events that (33) _______
parades, music and entertainment. Celebrities are often invited as guests of (34)
_______ or hosts for large New Year’s Eve events. New Year’s Eve balls are popular
and have various themes such as masquerade, black-tie and formal wear, tropical,
or gangster and glamour. Prizes for most intriguing or best-dressed outfits are
awarded at these events. Many people also prepare their New Year’s resolutions for
the next day.

Many Australians celebrate New Year’s Eve on boat cruises, urban parklands or
beaches (35) _______ others hold special parties or barbecues at their own homes.
 Public countdowns to New Year's Day are made at large events in major cities, such
as Sydney, and are often televised so those at home can join in the celebrations. As
the clock (36) _______ midnight to mark New Year’s Day, fireworks are launched to
farewell the old year and to welcome the new year. People often hug, shake hands
or kiss each other on the cheek to show their joy and appreciation (37) _______ the
old and new years. Many people also toast their glasses and drink champagne or
wine to commemorate this occasion.

Question 33. A. consist B. distribute C. conclude D. exchange

Question 34. A. honour B. triumph C. importance D. glory

Question 35. A. or B. if C. until D. while

Question 36. A. strikes B. attacks C. beats D. kicks

Question 37. A. with B. for C. to D.

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 38 to 42.

People have many reasons for doing volunteer work in Africa. Many want to help
others and some are looking for ways to be involved or to make the world a better
place. Desires for activism, community building, and self-exploration can also be
fulfilled through volunteering. Some people volunteer formally through a profit,
non-profit, or charity organization, while others volunteer informally by helping a sick
neighbour or tutoring a friend.

People who do volunteer work in Africa get first-hand information about the
problems facing Africa like poverty, hunger, malnutrition, disease, unemployment and
environmental degradation. This has been caused by illiteracy, ignorance, high
population growth rate, declined rate of manufacturing, excessive exportation of raw
materials, unfair international trade, primitive and un-mechanized methods of
agriculture, corruption, political instabilities and unjust world economic order. The
first-hand information of previous volunteers in Africa has contributed immensely to
the recent cancellation of Africa's foreign debts of multi-billions of US Dollars by the
G-8 rich countries.

Besides helping others, volunteers will contribute considerably to their own career
development. Volunteer work in Africa can help them more clearly define their career
path, while enhancing existing skills or developing a variety of new skills. In today's
world of rapid change, there are always new and necessary skills to learn and build.
Volunteers will also gain hands-on experience and expand their horizons as they
become more knowledgeable in the field in which they volunteer. In addition, they will
make numerous interesting and valuable contacts that may be instrumental in their
job search later on. Last but not least - personal satisfaction, a strengthened sense
of personal achievement and value, and increased confidence often result from
making a positive impact on an organization or directly on a person's life. Some
people do volunteer work in Africa because they find it a pleasure and satisfaction in
giving back to the world by traveling to another part of it to volunteer their time, skills
and various other efforts to help improve the living standards of the people there.

Question 38. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The tasks for volunteers in Africa and what they have done.

B. The reasons why volunteers want to visit Africa.

C. Volunteers and problems facing Africa.

D. The purposes and benefits of volunteering in Afric

Question 39. The word "first-hand" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A. best B. handful C. direct D. abundant

Question 40. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT one of the
problems facing Africa?

A. religious wars B. lack of food

C. ineffective agricultural methods D. little common knowledge

Question 41. According to the passage, volunteering in Africa can give volunteers
_______.

A. better jobs and traveling skills and experience

B. skills and experience besides their jobs

C. important skills, experience and knowledge

D. skills and knowledge to develop experience

Question 42. The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

A. volunteer work B. Africa C. pleasure D. the world

Water pollution is dirty, unsafe water and cannot be used for drinking. The water
pollution occurs when different particles, chemicals, and other substances cause the
water to become unsafe. Sometimes the pollutants flow directly into the water from a
factory. They can also flow indirectly from rainwater mixed with farm chemicals,
construction sites, or other places that release unsafe chemicals. Sometimes water
pollution can occur naturally, such as by volcanic activity, excessive algae, animal
waste, and silt from storms and floods. Human causes include sewage, pesticides
and fertilizers from farms, chemicals, and trash from people littering. Water pollution
can be sorted into several different types.

Nutrient pollution takes place due to excessive algae and plant growth when too
many nutrients are released into the water. Wastewater, fertilizer, and sewage are
the sources of the excessive nutrients. Surface water pollution occurs when unsafe
substances reach the surfaces of the different bodies of water, and either dissolve in
the water or remain on top of the surface of the water. It may include litter or other
discharges in the water. When decaying matter is released into the water,
microorganisms grow and just like algae, they use up oxygen. Oxygen depletion is
another type of water pollution. Groundwater pollution occurs when farmers,
gardeners and others use chemicals to help their crops or plants grow, including
grass. The excessive chemicals seep into the ground, causing the water
underground to become polluted.

Other types of water pollution include microbiological, when people drink water
directly from untreated rivers or streams, and some microbes cause illness to them
and to fish living in the water. Suspended matter includes pollutants that do not
dissolve in water, such as substances, particles, and chemicals that sink to the
bottom and kill organisms living at the bottom of a body of water. Finally, oil pills may
cause problems in the spill area and spread for many miles. Many fish die, and
seabirds lose their ability to fly.

Regardless of the type of pollution, much of the human causes of pollution can be
prevented. Some of the ways people can do their part in preventing water pollution is
to reduce the amount of water used, such as taking shorter showers and using less
water when brushing teeth or washing dishes. Disposing and recycling paints, oils,
medicines, or chemicals properly, and not littering on the streets or in bodies of
water. Planting more trees and flowers can lead to more rainwater being soaked up
instead of mixing with chemicals from the area.

Question 43. What does the passage discuss?

A. How to prevent each type of water pollution.

B. How to reduce the number of types of water pollutions.

C. Water pollution: safe and unsafe types.

D. Water pollution: definition, causes, types and prevention.

A. volcanic eruptions B. droughts C. human activities D. floods

Question 45. The word "trash" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. rubbish B. cattle C. oil D. mud

Question 46. According to the passage, how many types of water pollution are
there?

A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8

Question 47. Which type of water pollution is caused by human agricultural

A. nutrients pollution B. surface water pollution

C. groundwater pollution D. microbiological

Question 48. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

A. people B. rivers C. microbes D. types

Question 49. The word "properly" in paragraph 4 is the closest meaning to

A. suitably B. rapidly C. intensively D. equally

Question 50. What can be inferred about prevention of water pollution from the
passage?

A. People only prevent water pollution by using natural sources of water.

B. People should stop using water in some activities to prevent water pollution.

C. People can prevent water pollution even in their daily life.

D. People may plant more trees and plants near water sources to prevent water
pollution.