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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 from 1 to 3
They believe that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution.
Burning fossil fuels is believed to have caused high levels of air pollution.
It is believed that air pollution is mainly to blame for burning fossil fuels.
Burning fossil fuels is believed to result from air pollution.
It is believed that burning fossil fuels is held responsible for air pollution.
"I haven't been very open-minded," said the manager.
The manager denied having been very open-minded.
The manager refused to have been very open-minded.
The manager admitted not having been very open-minded.
The manager promised to be very open-minded.
Peter used to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
Peter has stopped working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
Peter no longer likes the job as a journalist for a local newspaper.
Peter enjoyed working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
Peter refused to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
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 from 4 to 5
liberty
reliable
revival
final
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 from 4 to 5
raised
developed
influenced
introduced
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 from 6 to 7
John: " You're already leaving? The ball is only starting."
- Peter: " But it's very late, so __________."
It's great fun, thanks
Take care
Goodbye for now
Have a good day
John: "Why don't we go to a baseball game?".
- Jimmy: "_____________”.
No, thanks. I'd like to sit here
I'd rather go to the art gallery
It's good to play baseball
No, I don't.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions from 8 to 9
Beef contains vitamins. Generally, fish contains almost the same vitamins as beef.
Generally, beef and fish may be considered to be a combination of vitamin content.
What vitamin fish contains may be considered in general to be made from beef.
The vitamins content of fish may be considered in general as similar to beef.
The vitamins content of beef is generally considered to come from fish.
The man was shot in the bank robbery. The doctors are operating on him.
The man was whom the doctors are operating on him shot in the bank robbery.
The man was shot in the bank robbery where the doctors are operating on him.
The doctors are operating on the man who was shot in the bank robbery.
The man whom the doctors are operating on him shot in the bank robbery.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the bolded part in each of the following questions from 10 to 11
He didn't bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.
showed surprise
didn't care
didn't want to see
wasn't happy
Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and console students who have academic or personal problems.
please
sympathize
discourage
satisfy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 12 to 26
- “Are you thinking of flying business class?” - “_____________.”
No, I'd like an aisle seat.
I'm flying there to attend a party
No, I'm just on business.
No, economy.
If you watch this film, you ________ about the cultures of Southeast Asian countries.
would learn
will learn
were learning
learned
Paul noticed a job advertisement while he __________ along the street.
would walk
had walked
walked
was walking
Solar energy is not widely used ___________ it is friendly to the environment.
in spite of
since
although
because of
The sign warns people ________ the dangers of swimming in this river.
about
with
from
to
_________, they were surprised to find their favourite band playing there.
To have attended the party
Just attended the party
On arrival at the party
They had arrived at the party
Drinking too much alcohol is said to __________ harm to our health.
take
lead
make
do
At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a ________ of completion.
diploma
certificate
degree
qualification
The _______ high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great concern to the government.
marginally
excessively
redundantly
intensively
Event organisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to _________.
opportunity
possibility
mistake
chance
The woman ________ when the police told her that her son had died.
broke in
broke down
broke into
broke away
__________, he couldn't finish that test in 60 minutes.
Intelligent as the boy was
Intelligent as was the boy
As the boy was intelligent
As intelligent the boy was
My friend always dreams of having __________.
red sleeping small a bag.
a small red sleeping bag.
a bad small red sleeping.
small a bag red sleeping.
David graddol, a British linguist, believes that English _________ 80% of computer-based communication in the 1990s.
took up
made over
answered for
accounted for.
________ every major judo title, Mark retired from international competition
Having won
Winning
When he won
On winning
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 27 to 28
answer
cartoon
open
paper
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 27 to 28
knowledgeable
prosperity
development
certificate
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 from 29 to 33
Urbanization programs are being carried out in many parts of the world, especially in densely (29) ______ regions with limited land and resources. It is the natural outcome of economic development and industrialization. It has brought a lot of benefits to our society. However, it also (30) ________ various problems for local authorities and town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable urbanization, especially in developing countries.
When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can't be effective. There will be a (31)________ of livable housing, energy and water supply. This will create overcrowded urban districts with no proper facilities. Currently, fast urbanization is taking place predominantly in developing countries where sustainable urbanization has little relevance to people's lives. Their houses are just shabby slums with poor sanitation. Their children only manage to get basic education. Hence, the struggle for (32) _________ is their first priority rather than anything else. Only when the quality of their existence is improved, can they seek (33) ________ other high values in their life.
Urbanization programs are being carried out in many parts of the world, especially in densely (29) ______ regions with limited land and resources.
crowed
numerous
popular
populated
However, it also (30) ________ various problems for local authorities and town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable urbanization, especially in developing countries.
imposes
poses
leads
offers
When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can't be effective. There will be a (31)________ of livable housing, energy and water supply.
lack
plenty
appearance
loss
Hence, the struggle for (32) _________ is their first priority rather than anything else.
survivor
survive
survival
survived
Only when the quality of their existence is improved, can they seek (33) ________ other high values in their life.
about
with
for
on
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 34 to 36
More research is needed to find out if acupuncture is helped with other side effects such as pain, anxiety or shortness of breath.
such as
is helped
shortness
is needed
ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, regional peace as well as provide opportunities for its members.
provide
economic growth
aims at
its
She complained that her husband never paid her any complements anymore.
never
any complements
complained
anymore.
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 43
Today, there are 600 million cars in the world. They may seem like a lot. However, there are over 7 million people on our planet. Most of the world's population uses public transportation to get around. The number of people using public transportation continues to rise. Subway systems worldwide carry 155 million passengers each day. That's more than 30 times the number carried by all the world's airplanes. Every day in Tokyo passengers take more than 40 million rides on public transportation.
Yet many people see public transportation as “a depressing experience”, says author Taras Gresco. They say it is slow, crowded, or too expensive. In fact, Gresco says, it is actually 'faster, more comfortable and cheaper than driving a car. Like millions of people, Taras Gresco is a 'straphanger’- a person who rides public transportation. In his book straphanger: Saving Our Cities and Ourselves from the Automobile, Gresco describe the benefits of public transportation. Firstly, it is better for the environment. When people use public transportation, they use less fuel. Twenty people on one bus use much less fuel than 20 people in 20 cars. Fewer cars mean less pollution and cleaner air. Using public transportation can be good for your health in other ways. It can even help you lose weight. In one study, a group of people took public transportation every day for six months. Each day they walked to a bus stop or train station. In six months, each person lost an average of six pounds - almost three kilograms. Taking public transportation has another benefit, says Gresco. It helps people become part of their community. When you are alone in your car, you don't talk to anyone. One Tokyo straphanger told Gresco, “To use public transport is to know how to cooperate with other people,' It teaches you how to behave in a public space’. So, public transportation is more than a way to get to work or school. It can help lead to cleaner cities. It may also lead to a healthier and more cooperative world population.
According to the passage, the number of people travelling by planes each day is about
185 million
20 million
125 million
5 million
The word “it" in the passage refers to
driving a car
author Taras Gresco.
depressing experiece
public transportation
What is not true about Taras Gresco according to the reading passage?
Taras Gresco often travels by public transportation, especially the bus.
Taras Gresco wrote a book about the benefits of public transportation.
Taras Gresco finds public transportation beneficial for both the cities and the users.
Taras Gresco launched a campaign to encourage people to use the public transportation.
Which of the following is mentioned as a benefit for a public transportation rider?
He or she will be able to learn how to ride a means of public transportation.
He or she will have a good chance to make more friends with the different people.
He or she will have a good chance to enjoy the natural landscape.
He or she will know how to behave in public places and cooperate with others.
Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as the one that benefits from the public transportation?
the environment
the car driver
the city
the bus rider
How does the environment benefit from people's use of the public transportation?
Buses and trains not only conserve energy but also save public transportation
The smaller number of cars sold helps the automobile industry save the environment substantially.
Subways use renewable energy sources instead of the fossil fuels, making the environment cleaner.
Fewer people using private transportation means less fuel used, hence cleaner environment.
Which of the following can be the best title of the reading passage?
Public Transportation - a way to Loose Weight.
Public Transportation We all Benefit
public transportation - Cleaner - Cities
Public transportation - to Save the Environment
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word phrases SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 44 to 45
The aboriginal people of Australia are experts at survival in an environment with scanty resources.
ordinary
natural
limited
abundant
Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative.
sacrifice for others
make the last decision
make important changes
raise the first idea
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 following questions from 46 to 50
The word robot first appeared in a 1921 stage play by Czech writer Karel Capek. In the play, a man makes a machine that can think, which he calls a robot and which ends up killing its owner. In the 1940s, the American science fiction writer Isaac Asimov wrote a series of stories about robots and invented the term robotics, the science of robots. Meanwhile, in the real world, the first robots were developed by an engineer, Joseph F. Engelberger, and an inventor, George C. Devol. Together they started Unimation, a manufacturing company that produces the first real robot in 1961, called the Unimate. Robots of this type were installed at a General Motors automobile plant and proved to be a success. They worked reliably and saved money for General Motors, so other companies were soon acquiring robots as well. These industrial robots were nothing like the terrifying creatures that can often be seen in science fiction films. In fact, these robots looked and behaved nothing like humans. They were simply pieces of computer-controlled machinery, with metal "arms” or “hands". Since they were made of metal, they could perform certain jobs that were difficult or dangerous for humans, particularly jobs that involve high heat. And since robots were tireless and never got hungry, sleepy, or distracted, they were useful for tasks that would be tiring or boring for humans. Industrial robots have been improved over the years, and today they are used in many factories around the world. Though the use of robots has meant the loss of some jobs, at the same time other jobs have been created in the design, development, and production of the robots.
Rise of the Robots, Silicon Valley Entrepreneur, Martin Ford, 1988.
What is Unimation?
It's a robot making program
It's the name of a robot
It's the producer of the first robot
It's the name of a robot inventor
What can be said about Karel Capek?
He made a robot in order to kill a person
He was the first to create the word “robot"
He is an American writer
He made a robot
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of robots?
They don't need food
They are not distracted
They are tiring
They can do jobs involving high heat
What are industrial robots like?
They behave like humans
They are computer-controlled machines
They controlled machinery
They look like humans
When did the word "robot" appear?
in the 1920s
in the 40s
in the 19th century
in the 60s
