Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:
A. facial
B. communicate
C. contractual
D. carpet
Question 2:
A. sometimes
B. gestures
C. examples
D. glances
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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. romantic
B. marriage
C. majority
D. attractiveness
Question 4:
A. nervous
B. verbal
C. polite
D. body
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: To show the differences, a survey was __________ among American, Chinese and Indian students to determine their attitudes towards love and marriage.
A. carried out
B. carried about
C. carried away
D. carried on
Question 6: My mother is the only one that I can absolutely confide _______.
A. in
B. up
C. with
D. for
Question 7: When I _______ up this morning, my roommate _______ already.
A. am waking / leaves
B. woke / had left
C. was waking / left
D. wake / has left
Question 8: Robert wanted to know if I was leaving the _______ Friday.
A. following
B. ago
C. previous
D. before
Question 9: _______ in that company?
A. Are shoes made
B. Are shoes be made
C. Do shoes make
D. Shoes are made
Question 10: Doctors are supposed to _______ for human life.
A. take notice
B. take place
C. take responsibility
D. take advantage
Question 11: John looked up at Jane and tried a smile of love, of ______, of gratitude.
A. dislike
B. anger
C. unreliability
D. trust
Question 12: John asked me _______ that film the night before.
A. that I saw
B. had I seen
C. if I had seen
D. if had I seen
Question 13: His achievements were partly due to the ________ of his wife.
A. assist
B. assistant
C. assisted
D. assistance
Question 14: My grandmother is used to ________up early in the morning
A. get
B. got
C. getting
D. have gotten
Question 15: In _______ most social situations, _______ informality is appreciated
A. Ø / Ø
B. a / a
C. the / Ø
D. the / the
Question 16: It _______ it is parents' responsibility to take good care of their children.
A. is commonly saying
B. commonly to be said that
C. is commonly said that
D. commonly says that
Question 17: ____________my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children.
A. Despite
B. However
C. Because
D. Athough
Question 18: Everyday Mary types on the computer, but today she _______ a typewriter because there is no power.
A. has used
B. is using
C. uses
D. will use
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: American children customarily go trick-or-treating on Hallowen.
A. readily
B. happily
C. traditionally
D. responsibly
Question 20: This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate
A. attention
B. situation
C. place
D. matter
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements
A. provided evidence for
B. got information from
C. borrowed colour from
D. gave no proof of
Question 22: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorce
B. separated
C. married
D. single
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Alice and Mary are talking about women’s roles.Alice: In my opinion, women should go to work to share household financial burden with their husband.- Mary: ______________.
Question 23: Select the option that best completes the above exchange.
A. That’s a good idea. Women are good at raising children
B. I can’t agree with you more
C. I like going to work.
D. No, I don’t think so. Many of them are successful businesswomen
Tom and Tony are talking about a tennis game.Tom: I thought your tennis game was a lot better today, Tony. Tony: _________________! I thought it was terrible.
Question 24: Select the option that best completes the above exchange.
A. Thanks! Same to you
B. You’ve got to be kidding
C. You can say that again!
D. No, I think so
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following numbered blanks.
The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other countries, especially at the college level.American college students do not stand up when their teachers (25) _______ the roomStudents are generally encouraged to ask questions in class, to stop in the professors office for extra help, and to phone if they are absent.Most teachers (26) ______ students to enter class late or leave early, if necessary.(27)________ the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and fellow classmate.
When students want to ask questions, they usually (28)____a hand and wait to be called on.When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky.Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (29) _______ a test are cheating.(Source: https://goo.gl/DV77C2)
Question 25:
A. enter
B. arrive
C. come
D. go
Question 26:
A. encourage
B. let
C. allow
D. make
Question 27:
A. despite
B. in spite
C. though
D. because of
Question 28:
A. raise
B. put
C. rise
D. arise
Question 29:
A. when
B. while
C. in
D. during
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also.They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears.In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes.
If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general.They basically have the same roots.In the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses.On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and life styles which can be very interesting.On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations.For example, you are watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist whose name you have grown up with.Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child.Unfortunately you realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is.Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before.You feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you.You do not know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books.She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you.At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you.She lives in completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.
Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles.Talk with her, ask her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her.The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything!Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression.Let her understand you better through the things that you like.Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences.(Source: https://vi4.ilovetranslation)
Question 30: A spouse should ________.
A. not interfere with what the partner's likes and dislikes
B. not share the feelings with the partner
C. let the partner to do everything alone
D. be not only a lover but also a friend
Question 31: According to the passage, ________.
A. Spouses who are from different cultures can never share anything together.
B. Spouses who have the same nationality need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those who are from different cultures.
C. Spouses who have the same roots go not share anything together.
D. Spouses who are from different cultures need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those who have the same roots.
Question 32: If there is the inability to understand a spouse's excitements and frustrations the marriage, he or she may feel ________.
A. faithful
B. disappointed
C. happy
D. hopeless
Question 33: The passage is ________.
A. convincing
B. advisory
C. apologetic
D. critical
Question 34: To overcome cultural differences in marriage needs ________.
A. books and the Internet
B. patience and time
C. movies and music
D. time and money
For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication.In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends.Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world.However, the meanings and traditions often vary.
While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers.Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China.They are also quite popularly used for weddings.Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures.The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction.
In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet.Floral arrangements or baskets are not given.Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day.Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips.When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth.In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow.For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers.
In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility.The Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul.When invited to someone's home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers.All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals.Unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love.Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion.However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided.
In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas.Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings.While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired.(Source: http://www.fJowersofthefieldIv.com/)
Question 35: What does the topic mainly discuss?
A. The different meanings of flowers in different cultures
B. The comparison of giving flowers between Asian and European cultures.
C. The kinds of flowers people often give each other in different cultures.
D. The fascinating tradition of giving flowers.
Question 36: What does the word “They" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. flowers
B. teachers
C. peonies
D. students
Question 37: Why should not you give a potted plant to an Asian?
A. As this gift is often given at weddings in Asia.
B. Because the Asian prefer to be given flowers.
C. Since this gift is believed to symbolize an astriction and limitation in Asia.
D. Because Asian students like to give an apple or flowers to others.
Question 38: According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman's Day in Russia, EXCEPT __________.
A. hyacinths
B. tulips
C. red roses
D. yellow roses
Question 39: What could the word "fertility" in paragraph 4 best be replaced by?
A. fecundity
B. happiness
C. good spirit
D. loyalty
Question 40: The word “superstitions" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. deep-seated belief
B. religious belief
C. traditional belief
D. unfounded belief
Question 41: In which country should not people bring white lilies to other houses?
A. Russia
B. China
C. Great Britain
D. United States
Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that _____________.
A. Egyptians are rather comfortable when receiving flowers at funerals and weddings.
B. At the funerals in any cultures, flowers are gifted in circular configurations.
C. People can give flowers to the American in any occasion
D. Flowers given in Britain are in even numbers in any case.
Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 43: No sooner I had got out of the burning building than it collapsed .
A. I had
B. burning
C. than
D. collapsed
Question 44: Last month, while my friend travelled around England by car, he crashed the car into a tree.
A. while
B. travelled
C. the
D. a
Question 45: There are dangerous times in a marriage, especially when the wife can come to feel such overburdened that she decides to end the relationship.
A. dangerous times
B. especially
C. such
D. decides
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46: “Shall I help you do the dishes, Carol”? said Robert.
A. Robert suggested helping Carol with the dishes.
B. Robert offered to help Carol do the dishes.
C. Robert suggested to help Carol do the dishes.
D. Robert offered Carol to help do the dishes.
Question 47: This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party.
A. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
B. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
C. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
D. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
Question 48: He expected us to offer him the job.
A. He is expected that we should offer him the job.
B. He expected to be offered the job.
C. We were expected to be offered him the job.
D. He was offered the job without expectation.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep.
A. We know relatively little about sleep; as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
B. We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping.
C. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep.
D. Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep.
Question 50: My motorbike cannot start in the mornings. I think I will get the garage to repaired it.
A. My motorbike I will get it repaired which cannot start in the mornings.
B. My motorbike cannot start in the mornings, so I will have it repaired.
C. My motorbike which I will get it repaired cannot start in the mornings.
D. My motorbike which I will have it repaired cannot start in the mornings.
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