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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
performs
opens
regrets
pretends
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
hot
know
dog
pop
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
disaster
attention
adventure
character
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
decide
copy
concern
arrive
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
Light pollution is the existence of too much unwanted, artificial light in the environment. Too much light pollution has (5) _______ effects on people. It upsets ecosystems, has bad health effects, and wastes energy.
In upsetting ecosystems, light pollution poses a serious threat in particular to night wildlife, having damaging impacts on plant and animal physiology. It can affect the migratory patterns of animals, change competitive interactions of animals, and cause physiological harm. The rhythm of life as we know it is controlled by the natural daily patterns of light and dark. (6) _______, the disruption to these patterns does harm to the ecological dynamics.
With respect to adverse health effects, many species, especially humans, are dependent on natural body cycles, and the production of melatonin, (7) _______ are regulated by light and dark (e.g., day and night). If humans are exposed to light while sleeping, melatonin production can be affected. This can lead to sleep disorders and (8) _______ health problems such as increased headaches, worker fatigue, stress, some forms of obesity due to lack of sleep and increased anxiety. Health effects are not only due to over-illumination or excessive (9) _______ of light over time, but also improper spectral composition of light.
Too much light pollution has (5) _______ effects on people
essential
helpful
positive
negative
(6) _______, the disruption to these patterns does harm to the ecological dynamics.
However
Conversely
Whereas
Therefore
and the production of melatonin, (7) _______ are regulated by light and dark (e.g., day and night).
that
whom
which
whose
This can lead to sleep disorders and (8) _______ health problems such as increased headaches
another
the other
other
others
Health effects are not only due to over-illumination or excessive (9) _______ of light over time,
coverage
inauguration
exposure
contact
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
I left school and university with my head packed full of knowledge; enough of it, anyway, to pass all the examinations that were put in my path. As a well-educated man I rather expected my work to be a piece of cake, something at which my intellect would allow me to excel without undue effort. It came as something of a shock, therefore, encounter the world outside for the first time, and to realize that I was ill-equipped, not only for the necessary business of earning a living, but more importantly, for coping with all the new decisions which came my way, in both life and work.
I was soon to discover that my mind had been trained to deal with closed problems, whereas most of what I now had to deal with were open-ended problems. 'What is the cost of sales?' is a closed problem, one with a right or a wrong answer. 'What should we do about it?' is an open problem, one with any number of possible answers, and I had no experience of taking this type of decision.
I had been educated in an individualist culture. My scores were mine. No one else into it, except as competitors in some imagined race. I was on my own in the learning game at school and university. Not so in my work, I soon realized. Being an individual star would not help me there if it was in a failing group. I had discovered, rather later than most, the necessity of others.
So much of the content of what I had learned was irrelevant, while the process of learning it had cultivated a set of attitudes and behaviors which were directly opposed to what seemed to be needed in real life. Although I had studied philosophy, I hadn't applied it to myself. It would be nice to think that our schools today prepare people better for life and for work. The subjects may appear to be a little more relevant, but we are still left to learn about work at work, and about life by living it. I believe we could do more to make sure that the process of education had more in common with the processes of living and working as they are today, so that the shock of reality is less cruel.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The necessity of being exposed to the harsh reality.
The complexity of the world outside.
The urgent need for educational reforms.
The gap between education and the real world.
The word "undue" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_______.
negligible
inconsiderable
extensive
constant
The word "this type" in paragraph 2 refers to _______
the type with some possible answers
the type related to the cost of sales
the type with a right answer
the type with a wrong answer
According to the passage, _______.
The author was ill-prepared for real-life experiences
The author found it necessary to view his colleagues as competitors
The author could deal with new decisions
The author realized the importance of individualism in his work
The word "cultivated" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
changed
developed
weakened
required
Which of the following is NOT mentioned, according to the passage?
The author realized that he needed the company of his colleagues at work.
The author found that he should have taken advantage of his intellectual ability.
The author found that he had been trained to deal with problems in the wrong way
The author expected to succeed by using the qualities his education had developed when leaving university
Which of the following can be inferred about the author's thoughts from paragraph 4?
Students should be aware of applying philosophy to their life.
Relevance of learning contents has reduced the gap between school and work.
Work and life experience plays a little role in dealing with the harsh reality.
Today's educational system does not give students a much better preparation.
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.
She enjoyed the chance to converse with those who speak her language.
teach
translate
preserve
talk
The most diligent students, who always put efforts into what they do, will succeed.
competitive
intelligent
hard-working
lazy
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.
Before he went on vacation, Mike left explicit instructions for the decoration of his office and everyone got it.
simple
clear
direct
vague
Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.
great disparity
significant difference
minor comparison
complete coincidence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Lily has been invited to Wendy's party and she is talking to Wendy at the end of the party.
– Lily: "Thank you for a wonderful evening!"
- Wendy: “_____________”
You're welcome.
Never mind.
Have a great day!
It's very kind of you to say so.
Jenny and Anna are having a discussion about interesting career options.
- Jenny: "I think teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs because it gives you a chance to create impacts on future generations."
- Anna: “_________________”
Let's drop it.
Why not?
No doubt about it.
Let me think about that and get back to you.
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
A recent study suggests that teens' relationship with parents, friends and teachers may have a lot to do with why they don't get a good night's sleep.
David Maume, a sociologist and sleep researcher, analyzed federal health data, which interviewed 974 teenagers when they were 12, and then again at 15. He found that family dynamics have much to do with how well kids sleep. Teens, who had warm relations with their parents and felt like they could talk to them or their parents were supportive of them, tended to sleep better. However, families that were going through a divorce or a remarriage tended to affect teens' sleep.
And problems at school also affected teens' sleep. Feeling safe at school and having good relations with teachers tended to promote better sleep. As did good relationships with friends. Kids who took part in sports or other positive social activities or shared similar academic goals with their friends were also more likely to get a good night's sleep.
These add up to what makes lots of sense: a general feeling of well-being helps teens sleep. If we're happy and contented, we're much more likely to sleep better than if we're sad and anxious. Now, of course, teens can hardly resist being drawn to their computers and social networking. Maume also found that when parents were strict not only about bedtime, but also about limiting technology, kids slept better. It's a finding that seems obvious, but parents really do matter when it comes to health habits of their teenagers. Clearly, teenagers aren't getting 9 to 10 hours a night, which puts them at risk for all the consequences of lack of sleep, including poor academic performance, colds and stress.
What is the passage mainly about?
It is necessary for teens to join in sports and positive social activities.
Lack of adequate sleep puts teens at risk of performing poorly at school
Modern technology has something to do with teens' sleep problems.
Teens' sleep is linked to their relationship with people around them.
What does the word "them" in the passage refer to?
parents
family dynamics
warm relations
teens
According to Maume's analysis, who will probably have a poor night's sleep?
Teens who feel like talking with their parents.
Teens who lack a sense of security at school.
Teens who have friends sharing their dream.
Teens who feel contented about themselves.
The word "well-being" in paragraph 4 probably means _______.
insecurity
happiness
excitement
worrying
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
Teens whose parents broke up can't sleep well.
Parents can help their children sleep better by restricting their use of technology.
Parents have nothing to do with their children's health habits.
Teens are unable to perform well at school if they don't get sufficient sleep.
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
Some ancient philosophers such as Pythagorus and Aristotle were ahead of their time because he thought that the earth was round.
he thought
ahead of
Some
because
I woke up late for my interview because I have been worrying about it all night and didn't get much sleep.
woke up late
get much sleep
have been worrying
all night
A panel of uninterested judges who had never met the contestants before judged the singing contest with justice.
A panel
uninterested judges
contestants
judged
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
The dry season is coming to an end, ________?
does it
doesn't it
isn't it
is it
Last night, she _______ a big diamond ring by her husband-to-be at her birthday party
gave
gives
was giving
was given
_______ she studies, the better results she will probably get.
The harder
Hardest
Harder
The hardest
He _______ on his report when his computer suddenly shut down.
worked
was working
works
is working
We didn't enjoy the day _______ the weather was so awful.
because
due to
although
in spite of
Jeff will have traveled to 20 countries _______ at the end of next month
after he had turned fifty
by the time he turns fifty
when he turned fifty
as soon as he turned fifty
When you grow up, you must learn how to become independent _______ your parents.
of
with
in
on
_______ on the project, he felt absolutely exhausted when it finished.
Being spent a lot of time
Spent a lot of time
Having spent a lot of time
To spend a lot of time
At the farewell party, Jane gave Danny a _______ mug with her portrait outside so that he would always remember h
lovely big Japanese
big Japanese lovely
Japanese big lovely
lovely Japanese big
In Asian countries, _______ is a form of connection between two families or two clans rather than two people
marry
marriage
marrying
married
When I first traveled by plane, I really felt excited as the plane _______ from the ground.
took off
filled in
stood up
turned down
In order to become a member of the country club, applicants have to _______ set by the club president.
enhance communication
widen the gap
meet the requirements
gain confidence
The website is managed by volunteers who put in _______ hours of work helping students deal with situations of bullying.
generous
countless
overwhelming
widespread
IT has developed to a very high level, _______ the community and transforming the residents' lives positively.
creating impacts on
doing harm to
causing trouble for
making bad decisions on
The journalist had to _______ because what he had written in his article about the celebrity's private life was wrong.
rest on his laurels
put himself in other people's shoes
eat humble pie
call it a day
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
I started to learn English 10 years ago.
I have been learning English for 10 years.
I learnt English for 10 years.
The last time I learnt English was 10 years ago.
I have started learning English for 10 years.
"I will pay back the money, Linda," said Helen.
Helen insisted on paying the money back to Linda.
Helen suggested paying the money back to Linda.
Helen promised to pay the money back to Linda.
Helen apologized to Linda for borrowing her money.
You were supposed to hand in this assignment two days ago.
You ought to have handed in this assignment two days ago.
You must have handed in this assignment two days ago.
You should have been supposed to hand in this assignment two days ago.
You may have handed in this assignment two days ago.
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
You didn't perform well in the interview. I feel sorry for you.
Had you performed better in the interview, I didn't feel sorry for you.
I wish you performed better in the interview.
I regret that you couldn't have performed better in the interview.
I wish you had performed better in the interview.
I posted the letter. I realized that I had forgotten to put on a stamp.
Not only did I realize that I had forgotten to put a stamp on the letter but I posted it as well.
Scarcely had I posted the letter when I realized that I had forgotten to put on a stamp.
No sooner had I posted the letter than I forgot to put on a stamp.
Only before posting the letter did I realize that I had forgotten to put on a stamp.
