Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Question 1: Mike came across his old friend – Maria while he _____ along the street.
A. had walked
B. would walk
C. was walking
D. walked
Question 2: I don’t mind walking long distances, because I know it _____ me good.
A. does
B. plays
C. gets
D. gives
Question 3: Nowadays, most people rely _____ the mass media as their main source of information.
A. on
B. in
C. to
D. with
Question 4: Human beings are _____ greatest threat to the survival of endangered species.
A. Ø
B. an
C. the
D. a
Question 5: ______, we couldn’t make out the gist of the passage.
A. Due to Romeo’s carefully explanations
B. Though carefully explained by Romeo
C. Carefully as Romeo explained
D. As Romeo carefully explained
Question 6: Josh would never forget _____ by his parent through no fault of his own.
A. having scold
B. to have scolded
C. to be scolded
D. being scolded
Question 7: All his companies had been successful and he was known to be _____ rich.
A. excessively
B. completely
C. extremely
D. thoroughly
Question 8: It is of great _____ to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job interview.
A. important
B. importance
C. importantly
D. unimportant
Question 9: I looked the word up in the dictionary to refresh my _____ of its exact meaning.
A. brain
B. mind
C. thoughts
D. memory
Question 10: If _____ access to education, children living in poverty will have a brighter future.
A. providing
B. are provided
C. having provided
D. provided
Question 11: Andrew is a very disciplined employee. He _____ great importance to coming to work in time.
A. affixes
B. attaches
C. admits
D. attributes
Question 12: Jane never gives her mother a hand in housework _____ she has a lot of free time.
A. although
B. since
C. in spite of
D. because of
Question 13: Rita is not _____ of doing this work – she should change her class.
A. capable
B. possible
C. suitable
D. habitual
Question 14: If you eat too much, you _____ the price by putting on weight.
A. will pay
B. paid
C. would pay
D. were paying
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 15: Joana and David, two students, are talking about studying abroad.
- Joana: “I think studying abroad is the only way to get a well-paid job.”
- David: “_____. There’re still many different ways to get it.”
A. You’re exactly right
B. I don’t think so
C. That’s what I think
D. There’s no doubt about it
Question 16: Peter is having dinner at Wendy’s house.
- Peter: “This steamed crab is so delicious!”
- Wendy: “_____”
A. Sure. I’d love to.
B. I’m afraid not.
C. No, don’t worry.
D. I’m glad you like it.
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 the pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 17:
A. mouth
B. founder
C. about
D. country
Question 18:
A. accessed
B. searched
C. recorded
D. developed
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 19:
A. interpret
B. chemistry
C. attention
D. romantic
Question 20:
A. attract
B. discuss
C. follow
D. confide
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 21: His second venture, a software firm, is booming and will soon be ready to take on more staff.
A. adopt
B. dismiss
C. prepare
D. employ
Question 22: The smell of chalk always evokes memories of my school days.
A. revises
B. brings
C. recalls
D. catches
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 23: You won’t be penalized for venturing a guess, so be sure not to leave any questions unanswered.
A. rewarded
B. punished
C. motivated
D. discouraged
Question 24: 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 confusing
D. is expensive
Reading 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.
Adult Learners
Adult learners have many characteristics that distinguish them from school or college learners.
Firstly, they come to courses with experiences and knowledge in diverse areas. They often prefer (25) ______ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquireD. In the main, adults have realistic aims and have valuable (26) _____ into what is likely to be successful.
(27) _____, they are readily able to relate new facts to past experiences and enjoy having their talents explored in learning situations. Adults have established opinions and beliefs, (28) _____ have been formed over time through their experience of families, work, community, or politics.
A majority of adults also have (29) _____ motivation and their effort increases because of their desire to learn. They are also motivated by the relevance of the material to be addressed, and learn better when material is related to their own needs and interests.
(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Guy Brook-Hart and Simon Haines)
Question 25:
A. practicality
B. practical
C. practically
D. practice
Question 26:
A. ability
B. grasp
C. uptake
D. insight
Question 27:
A. In addition
B. In contrast
C. As a result
D. However
Question 28:
A. where
B. which
C. who
D. that
Question 29:
A. instinctive
B. intrinsic
C. spiritual
D. perceptive
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.
Table manners differ around the world. If you visit a friend’s home for a meal, it’s good to know about the customs they follow.
If you are invited to a Moroccan's home, bring a gift of sweet pastries, nuts, figs, dates, or flowers to the hostess. In many traditional homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often, everyone shares food from the same 10 plate. The plate is put in the centre of the table. Usually, everyone also drinks water from the same glass. Only eat the food in front of you. Don’t reach across someone for food. It is common to use your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only your right hand to eat. Don’t say “no” to food. If the host of the meal offers you food or drink, take some and try a little. In many Moroccan homes, it is common to take off your shoes.
Tanzania is known for its fresh fish and spices. Don’t act scared if your meal comes with its head still on the plate. It is polite to try a bite of everything. In many Tanzanian homes, people sit at a table on small stools to eat. It is OK to eat with your right hand, using bread or chapati to pick up food. Everyone may take food from the same plate, but it is not usual for people to share drinks. You may compliment the cook on a delicious meal, but don’t exaggerate. In some parts of Tanzania, men and women will sit at different tables. Also remember: It is common to take off your shoes in the home, but it is rude to show the bottom of your foot.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)
Question 30: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Table Manners across some cultures in the world
B. Tips for foreigners when having meal in Tanzania
C. Table Manners in Morocco: Things to do for everyone
D. Table Manners - Ultimate Guide to Dining Etiquette
Question 31: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. customs
B. manners
C. meals
D. friends
Question 32: According to the passage, why does the writer think it is good to know about customs in other countries?
A. You can know how to eat healthy.
B. You can act in a proper way.
C. You can order food in a restaurant.
D. You can learn the language.
Question 33: The word “offers” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. exchanges
B. attends
C. receives
D. provides
Question 34: According to paragraph 3, which of the following should you NOT do in Tanzania?
A. eat with your hands
B. take food from the same plate
C. show the bottom of your foot
D. take off your shoes
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.
Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country still has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. 41% of Nepalese girls are married before the age of 18.
Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal. Girls from the wealthiest families marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who drop out of school and earn little money.
Food insecurity plays an important role too. Nepalese families that do not have enough food to eat are more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden. One study shows that 91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19.
Dowry is also common practice in many communities. Parents marry their daughters as soon as possible because the money they have to pay to the groom’s family is higher if their daughter is older. Since 2010, the legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent, according to the Nepalese Country Code.
The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to 3 years and a fine of up to 10,000 rupees (£102). But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied. There has been quite a lot of progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government commitment to ending child marriage and civil society cooperation. The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is currently developing Nepal’s first national strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal. However, the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has meant progress is slow and the national strategy has been delayed.
(Adapted from http://www.girlsnotbrides.org/)
Question 35: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Nepal Government in an attempt to reduce social inequality.
B. Child marriage – A completely tractable problem in Nepal.
C. Nepal’s strategies to child protection programming.
D. One type of child abuse in Nepal: Child Marriage.
Question 36: According to paragraph 2, in Nepal, girls from needy families ______.
A. play an important role in bolstering their household finances
B. have to get married earlier than those are from affluent families
C. can get married two years later than those are from poor families
D. are forced to drop out of school because their parents have no money
Question 37: The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. girls
B. families
C. years
D. rates
Question 38: The word “burden” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. issue
B. potency
C. load
D. cargo
Question 39: According to the last paragraph, how many years will a rule-breaker spend in jail?
A. exactly three years
B. over three years
C. from one to three years
D. about two years
Question 40: The word “imprisonment” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by ______.
A. detention
B. custody
C. salvation
D. emblem
Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Nepalese families have a tendency to marry their daughters at a young age.
B. Parents who marry their children before the allowed age normally pay a fine.
C. The age of marriage in Nepal depends on the money the families have.
D. According to the law, if people have their parents’ permission, they are allowed to marry at 18.
Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. The government is not doing much to put an end to child marriage
B. Nepal had the highest overall prevalence of child marriage in the world
C. Families want to marry their daughters soon to earn money
D. The recent earthquake was negative for the eradication of child marriage
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 43: My brother and I go sometimes swimming together with our uncle’s family.
A. My brother
B. go sometimes
C. together
D. uncle’s family
Question 44: Her father used to be a distinguishable professor at the university. Many students worshipped him.
A. used to
B. distinguishable
C. at
D. worshipped
Question 45: Those famous pictures hanging on the gallery wall painted in France.
A. Those
B. hanging
C. the
D. painted
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 46: “You should have informed me of the change in advance.” The boss said to his secretary.
A. The boss blamed his secretary for not informing him of the change in advance.
B. The boss thanked his secretary for informing him of the change in advance.
C. The boss encouraged his secretary not to inform him of the change in advance.
D. The boss advised his the secretary to inform him of the change in advance.
Question 47: In Venezuela, beauty contests are more popular than football.
A. In Venezuela, beauty contests are as popular as football.
B. In Venezuela, football is more popular than beauty contests.
C. In Venezuela, football is not as popular as beauty contests.
D. In Venezuela, beauty contests are not as popular as football.
Question 48: Joey put all his money on the lottery, which was his big mistake.
A. Joey shouldn’t have put all his money on the lottery.
B. Joey needn’t have put all his money on the lottery.
C. Joey may not have put all his money on the lottery.
D. Joey can’t have put all his money on the lottery.
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: Susan didn’t apply for the job in the library. She regrets it now.
A. Susan wishes she had applied for the job in the library.
B. If only Susan applied for the job in the library.
C. Susan regrets applying for the job the in library.
D. Susan regrets to apply for the job in the library.
Question 50: Hans told us about his investing in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Hardly had he informed us about his investing in the company when Hans arrived at the meeting.
B. Only after investing in the company did Hans informs us of his arrival at the meeting.
C. No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investing in the company.
D. Not until Hans told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.
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