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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. feather B. feature C. heat D. each
Question 2. A. theory B. therefore C. neither D. weather

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. effort B. actor C. perform D. area
Question 4. A. disappear B. recommend C. entertain D. fortunate

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: John is the first person _________ documents from the others in our group.
A. who stole B. steals C. to steal D. stealing
Question 6: The Secret Island is ___________than the other books you mentioned.
A. as popular B. more popular C. popular D. the most popular
Question 7: _______, she will buy her parents a new TV.
A. When she receives her salary B. Once she received her salary
C. Until she received her salary D. After she had received her salary
Question 8: The lives of thousands of fish are ___________ jeopardy as a result of the recent oil spill.
A. under B. on C. at D. in
Question 9: Betty plagiarized our document because of her arrogance, _______?
A. doesn’t she B. won’t she C. hadn’t she D. didn’t she
Question 10: ______ moon is the most beautiful object in the sky at night.
A. A B. An C. The D. Ø (no article)
Question 11: They might change their mind if you __________ your influence as the project manager.
A. emit B. discharge C. release D. exert
Question 12: My grandfather died because of the war. However, his great spirit was _________ for all
generations.
A. given down B. handed down C. hold down D. went down
Question 13: She had better ______ at home, she has been sick for a week.
A. stay B. to stay C. staying D. stayed
Question 14: He made __________ work of the given task, having done it thousands of time before.
A. short B. swift C. small D. slight
Question 15: He ___________ his guitar when his friend arrived.
A. played B. plays C. was playing D. has played
Question 16: Volleyball is a sport that always keeps you on your __________– you must never lose your
focus in a match.
A. ankles B. feet C. toes D. knees
Question 17:The report ____ by the research team tomorrow.
A. will be completed B. will complete C. completed D. is completing
Question 18: He both looks like Korean and Chinese, so everyone still confuses about his ________.
A. nationality B. national C. nation D. nationally
Question 19: The bank will insist you produce a driving ________ or passport as a form of ID.
A. certificate B. degree C. license D. diploma

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: A customer is talking to a shop assistant about the sweater he has chosen.
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- Customer: “That’s nice. Could I try it on?” - Shop assistant: “______”
A. Certainly, the changing rooms are over there.
B. Oh, sorry. We don’t have this room.
C. That’s right. You must try it before buying.
D. Yes, of course, but you must pay the bill first.
Question 21: Laura and Tom are talking about their school curriculum.
-Laura: ‘‘I think Art should be a compulsory subject. ‘‘
- Tom : ‘‘______. Art helps develop creativity. ‘‘
A. I quite agree B. You must be kidding
C. I’m of the opposite opinion D. I don’t think that’s a good idea

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 22: We’re not taking on any new staff at the moment so that we can cut down the cost.
A. employing B. hiring C. offering D. laying off
Question 23: The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double even though they were sleeping.
A. willingly B. immediately C. slowly D. Intensively

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 24: His mother has no alternative but stitches his clothes as ready-made clothes are not
available.
A. bespoke B. off the shelf C. out of fashion D. second hand
Question 25: The company claims it has received a lucrative offer from the South Australian
government.
A. impoverished B. expensive C. profitable D. unfavorable

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 26: They last travelled to school by bike two years ago.
A. They have travelled to school by bike for two years.
B. They have travelled to school by bike two years ago.
C. They haven’t travelled to school by bike for two years.
D. They haven’t travelled to school by bike two years ago.
Question 27: It’s crucial for you to save money for the future.
A. You must save money for the future. B. You shouldn’t save money for the future.
C. You can save money for the future. D. You needn’t save money for the future.
Question 28: “I have stolen documents to sell online since last year” Lien said.
A. Lien said that she had stolen documents to sell online since last year.
B. Lien said that she stolen documents to sell online since last year.
C. Lien said that she had stolen documents to sell online since the previous year.
D. Lien said that she stole documents to sell online since the previous year.

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 29. He was so exhausted that he felt asleep at his desk.
A. so B. exhausted C. felt asleep D. at
Question 30. Tiana forgets to bring her notebook to the biology class yesterday morning.
A. forgets B. to C. biology D. morning
Question 31. Her laptop crashed ten minutes ago and she still hasn’t been able to turn them on.
A. crashed B. still C. been D. them
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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.
Why Does Too Much Caffeine Keep You Awake at Night?
Caffeine is one of the most popular stimulants in the world and is most commonly consumed in
coffee. People (32) ___________ to caffeine to wake up in the morning and to stay energized throughout
the day, but there’s a downside: Too much caffeine can keep you (33) __________ awake even when
you’re ready to sleep.
The key to this unwanted effect is a compound called adenosine, (34) ___________ is produced in
our brain. Receptors in our nervous systems constantly monitor adenosine levels, and, when they drop
below a certain point in the brain and spinal column, the body readies itself for sleep. Caffeine basically
copies adenosine’s effects. (35) ___________, the body is tricked into thinking that the time to sleep is
still far away.
To prevent caffeine-related sleep issues, it is recommended that caffeine consumption be limited
to four cups of coffee per day and that the last cup be consumed no later than mid-afternoon. Also,
switching to caffeine-free coffee or tea is (36) __________ measure that can be helpful.
(Adapted from britannica.com)
Question 32: A. go B. turn C. head D. call
Question 33: A. full B. large C. wide D. bright
Question 34: A. that B. where C. which D. who
Question 35: A. Additionally B. For instance C. Nonetheless D. Therefore
Question 36: A. the other B. every C. any D. another

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 37 to 41.
Environmentalists are getting more worried about the effects of fast fashion on the environment.
Fast fashion is the mass production of clothes at a low cost. They are put in shops and online quickly to
create a high demand. Manufacturers make 100 billion items of clothing every year. This is expected to
grow by 60 per cent by 2030. The fast fashion business model is having a negative effect on the
environment. Many of the clothes end up in landfalls and are not recycled. Another negative effect on the
environment is caused by the chemicals used to make the clothes. These cause health problems for people
working in clothes factories.
The way people are buying clothes is adding to the problem of clothing waste. Many years ago,
people went to stores and tried clothes on. People took more time and thought more carefully before they
bought clothes. They also wore them for longer. Today, people order cheap clothes on the Internet and if
they don’t like them, they send them back. Some people say this is causing a throwaway society. Some
people buy clothes and never even wear them. The German media company Deutsche Welle wrote:
"Every year in Europe, four million tons of clothing ends up in the trash. Less than one per cent of this is
recycled." It seems the fashion industry is not so sustainable.
(Adapted from https://breakingnewsenglish.com/)

Question 37. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The appearance of fast fashion B. The way people buy clothes
C. The growth of the fashion industry D. Negative impacts of fast fashion
Question 38. The word ‘demand’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. level B. need C. possibility D. effect
Question 39. According to paragraph 1, what is fast fashion?
A. It’s about online shopping.
B. It’s about the production of clothes in large quantities at low prices.
C. It’s about recycling old clothes in landfills.
D. It’s about buying old clothes from developing countries.
Question 40. The word ‘them’ in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
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 A. stores B. people C. clothes D. tons
Question 41. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Workers in clothes factories may be negatively affected by chemicals to make clothes.
B. Recycling clothes thrown away doesn’t isn’t paid much attention in European countries.
C. In the past, clothes were more expensive and carefully designed.
D. Clothes at low prices can be found on the Internet.

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 42 to 48.
For cycling enthusiast Jia Feng, riding to work in Beijing is an advantage as it allows him to get in
his daily exercise and frees him from the capital’s notorious traffic jams. But cycling is not always a
joyful experience. The occasional takeover by cars－the number of which rose by almost 5 million over
the past two decades to 6.57 million by the end of last year－of cycling lanes left him with conflicted
feelings about life in the saddle. Of late though, the Beijing resident has found that commuting is
becoming increasingly enjoyable as local authorities endeavor to encourage environmentally friendly
travel in the midst of a national campaign to promote green transition.
Green development has become a key concern of China’s central authorities. To achieve a
fundamental improvement in environmental quality by 2035, China will strive to push green production
and lifestyles. Recently, residents near the capital’s Second Ring Road were surprised to discover that
cycling lanes appeared to have been widened. Though traces of the original white lines separating the
lanes for cars and bicycles－as well as the ones dividing lanes for traffic－remained visible in places,
new lines had been drawn to make the lanes for cars narrower and the one for bicycles wider. Beijing
authorities also plan to build bike routes along 12 waterways, which will help connect cycling networks
between the Second and Fourth Ring roads and create a green transportation network. The creation of this
green, non-motorized network is high on the municipal government’s agenda.
Jia said he looks forward to seeing an increasingly green Beijing as local authorities make
sustained efforts to promote environmentally friendly travel. "As more people turn to bikes, fewer will
drive and traffic will move even faster, so both drivers and riders will be more comfortable. This will
make the city greener and reduce its carbon footprint," he said.
(Adapted from https://global.chinadaily.com.cn)
Question 42. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Why Beijing Falls Behind with its ‘Green’ Policy?
B. From the Viewpoint of a Local: the Dark Side of Going Green
C. Bikes Bite back: Streets Going Cycle-friendly
D. Bikes versus Cars: Which is Better?
Question 43. The word ‘conflicted’ in paragraph 1 mostly means __________
A. secure B. protected C. passive D. confused
Question 44. According to the passage, what has Jia Feng felt after local authorities try to encourage
environmentally friendly travel?
A. He hasn’t found it quite simple to travel to his workplace.
B. He has found that travelling experience is giving more pleasure.
C. He doesn’t need to lock his bikes anymore.
D. He has remained confused about the city’s green campaign.
Question 45. The word ‘fundamental’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________
A. modern B. interesting C. important D. excited
Question 46. The word ‘which’ in paragraph 3 refers to ________
A. the plan to build bike routes along 12 waterway
B. the cycling network between two roads
C. the creation of a green transportation network
D. the municipal government’s agenda
Question 47. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
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 A. Jia Feng is a big fan of cycling since it helps him to escape from the city’s traffic congestion.
B. There was a small increase in the number of people travelling by cars in China.
C. China will only need to pay attention to green lifestyles to have better living conditions.
D. The expansion of some cycling lanes in Beijing is predictable.
Question 48. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Beijing’s government seems uninterested in pushing green lifestyles among its citizens.
B. In some streets in Beijing, lanes for cars have been widened.
C. The effort to push environmentally friendly travel can have a positive impact on the
environment.
D. Jia Feng strongly believes that only by using bikes will Beijing’s carbon footprint be reduced.

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 49: No sooner had Phat put the mobile phone down than his teacher rang back.
A. As soon as his teacher rang back, Phat put down the mobile phone.
B. Scarcely had Phat put the mobile phone down when his teacher rang back.
C. Hardly Phat had hung up, he rang his teacher immediately.
D. Phat had hardly put the telephone down without his teacher rang back.
Question 50: He couldn’t retake the exam because he missed too many lessons.
A. He would retake the exam if he didn’t miss too many lessons.
B. He could have retaken the exam if he hadn’t missed too many lessons.
C. If he missed too many lessons, he wouldn’t retake the exam.
D. If he had missed too many lessons, he wouldn’t have retaken the exam.