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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
In 2012, 9% of the energy consumed in the USA came from the renewable sources. Out of this, hydro-power accounted for 16%.
costumed
recycled
produced
utilized
Corn, domesticated by the American Indians, was brought to Europe by Columbus.
reared
implanted
cultivated
trained
Choose the word that has the main stress differently from the others
technology
dependent
economics
achievement
Choose the word that has the main stress differently from the others
endangered
necessary
humidity
incredible
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.
They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A tell them
what did happen
unable
last night
It was not until the end of prehistoric times that the first wheeled vehicles appearing.
appearing
the first
not until the end
prehistoric
Some people often say that using cars is not as convenient than using motorbikes.
using cars
than using
often say
motorbikes
According to the passage, which of the following has contributed to the intense nature of twenty first century stress?
Our inability to control ourselves
An overabundance of special news
The degree to which stress affects our life
Our continual exposure to the media
In the past, we had less news of distant people and lands because ___.
printing, transportation, and telecommunications were not developed
means of communication and transportation were not yet invented
the printing press changed the situation too slowly
most people lived in distant towns and villages
According to the passage, our continual exposure to bad news without perspective is obviously ___.
a source of defects in human brain
the result of human brain's switch to alarm mode
a source of chronic stress
the result of an overabundance of good news
According to the passage, when there is not enough actual breaking news, broadcasts ___.
are full of dangerous diseases such as flu
are forced to publicise an alarming increase in crime
send out frightening stories about potential dangers
send out live newscasts paired with text across the screen
Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
Many people are under stress caused by the media.
The only source of stress in our modern life is the media.
The news that is reported to us is not good news.
Many TV channels supply the public with breaking news.
The word "slip" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___.
release
fail
fall
bring
The word "traumatic" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___.
upsetting
boring
exciting
fascinating
What is probably the best title for this passage?
The Media - A Major Cause of Stress
More Modern Life - More Stress
Developments in Telecommunications
Effective Ways to Beat Stress
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.
- Michel: "I failed my driving test again!" - Nick: “___”
Congratulations!
It's my pleasure.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Don't mention it.
- Anna: "Would you like a glass of beer, Emma?" - Emma:”___”
No, I don't like.
Yes, here you are.
I wouldn't say no.
Yes, not too bad.
In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.
something sad
something to entertain
something enjoyable
something to suffer
Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region
fluctuate
stay unchanged
remain unstable
restrain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
My friend bought ___ from a shop on Tran Phu street.
a nice leather brown belt
a nice brown leather belt
a leather brown nice belt
a brown nice leather belt
He was so mean that he couldn't bear to ___ the smallest sum of money for the charity appeal.
let out
pay off
give in
part with
Thousands of people came to see the Queen ___ the rain.
according to
in spite of
owing to
because
From an early age, Wolfgang had a (n) ___ for music.
interest
tendency
passion
involvement
She was so tired last night that she slept like ___ until 10 o'clock this morning.
a log
death
a squirrel
a hill
The last person ___ will have to turn off the lights.
left
leaving
have left
to leave
I thought I saw water in the distance but it must have been an optical ___.
illusion
deception
delusion
error
He usually travels to ___ Philadelphia by ___ train.
the/ a
0/ a
the/ the
0/0
They have just visited the town ___ location was little known.
whose
where
that
which
I'm becoming increasingly ___. Last week I locked myself out of the house twice.
forgetful
absent
mindless
oblivious
Regular exercise and good diet will bring ___ fitness and health.
up
about
from
to
This shirt is ___ that one.
not nearly as expensive as
a bit less expensive
as much expensive as
much far expensive than
Average temperature around the world have risen by 0.75°C (1.4°F) (32) ___ the last 100 years.
over
of
with
by
but today it is being caused by accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere produced by human (33) ___.
behaviors
relationships
actions
activities
The natural greenhouse effect maintains the Earth's temperature at a safe level making it (34) ___ for humans and many other life forms to exist.
possible
liable
likely
able
However, since The Industrial Revolution what benefits human has significantly enhanced the greenhouse effect (35) ___ the Earth's average temperature to rise by almost 1°C.
causing
making
made
caused
This is creating the global warming (36) ___ we see today.
which
what
who
where
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.
devise
promise
realise
surprise
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.
distinguished
developed
influenced
addicted
Why do animals come to the waterholes while it is still light?
To avoid people watching them
To see their ways better
To be alert to the possibility of danger
To drink enough water before hunting
By "go about their business" the writer means ___
The animals go to the river to drink
The animals go on with their normal activity
Tourism in Africa is big business
The animals are observed by naturalists
What kind of book does the text seem to be from?
A book for experts on wildlife
General non-fiction
A history of Africa
A fictional story
What kind of book does the text seem to be from?
A book for experts on wildlife
General non-fiction
A history of Africa
A fictional story
What kind of book does the text seem to be from?
A book for experts on wildlife
General non-fiction
A history of Africa
A fictional story
The phrase "a host of " in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___.
a gang of
only a few
a large number of
a group of
The phrase "be excused for" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___.
easily make a mistake of
be actually forgiven for
feel sorry for
be regretting for
The word "he" in paragraph 2 refers to ___.
a small fish
a person
the writer
a Marshall eagle
The savannah appears to be empty because ___.
The animals are sleeping
They have been frightened by an eagle
The animals have gone about their business
The temperature prevents much activity
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.
We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep
Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep.
We know relatively little about sleep; as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep.
We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping.
Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of several deadly diseases.
Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.
Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases
Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.
Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases
People say that Mr. Goldman gave nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
Mr. Goldman is said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
Nearly a million pounds was said to have been given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.
Nearly a million pounds is said to be given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.
Mr. Goldman was said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
"Why don't we wear sunglasses?" - our grandpa would say when we went out on bright sunny days.
Our grandpa asked us why we did not wear sunglasses when going out on bright sunny days.
Our grandpa reminded us of going out with sunglasses on bright sunny days.
Our grandpa used to suggest wearing sunglasses when we went out on bright sunny days.
Our grandpa would warn us against wearing sunglasses on bright sunny days
I am sure he did not know that his brother graduated with flying colors.
He cannot have known that his brother graduated with very high marks.
He may not know that his brother is flying gradually up in a colorful balloon.
He should not have been envious of his brother's achievement.
That his brother graduated with flying colors must have been appreciated by him.
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