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I. 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
II. 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
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
There is no use persuading her to join us because her parents_______ her to return home after the last game _________ over.
If anyone ________, please tell them I'm not at work today.
Each of the applicants for the post is thoroughly ________ for their suitability by the personnel manager.
It was just not feasible ______ such a small business to compete ______ the giants like Amazon or Alibaba.
Unless they win the case, they may be __________ for the costs of the whole trial.
________ remains mysterious to the public.
The children were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it ________ the whole time they stayed there.
The president made as if ________ but then stopped.
_____ the ability to delay normal cognitive decline as we age, there are significant social benefits to lifelong learning.
________ practice of _______acupuncture is rooted in the idea of promoting harmony between humans and the world around them and a balance between yin and yang.
Since the situation was so bad, the patient should _________ care of much earlier.
The rescue team is _______ of well-known divers working day and night to search for the victims.
It is desirable that every residential customer remember to call the __________ staff every six months to clean up the air conditioning system.
Tom made all sorts of beautiful plans for his tour without taking into consideration the possibility ________ an entry visa.
__________ of the brothers wants to give in. Both are as stubborn as mules.
IV. 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
While Phillips was going on a ten-mile hike through the rainforests in Brazil, he came across an unusual snake.
After graduating from college, my brother applied for a software business with a view to accumulating first-hand experience.
V. 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
Peter was going to have a go at parachuting but lost his nerve at the last minute.
Overpopulation in big cities has severely affected the air and water quality.
VI. 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
THE NEW CORONAVIRUS
At the end of 2019, a new type of coronavirus started ……24…in China. This type of coronavirus is often called 2019-nCoV, novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. It is believed that the virus was …25 ….. from animals to humans. Some of the first cases were diagnosed in people who had visited a market selling live seafood and animals. Unfortunately, when viruses are transmitted from animals to people, it can take scientists a lot of time before they can develop a vaccine or medicines to …26 … it.
Some of the ….27 …. of the coronavirus are fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, headache, and trouble breathing. These symptoms are very much like those people have with a cold or the flu. The virus can be more serious in some people, especially if they are sick or have health problems.
While it is early to have a definite picture of the disease because scientists are still collecting the data, some patterns have already emerged. Some early reports reveal that children seem to be getting coronavirus at much lower rates than adults. Even if they get infected, the symptoms are milder. However, most people who get severely infected are those with a weak immune system, like the elderly. Coronavirus may be life-threatening for these people. They may develop more serious …28… tract illnesses that may be fatal.
VII. 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
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However, playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further reinforced through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again.
Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
The word “this” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
The word “reinforced” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by ________.
According to paragraph 2, the following are the reasons of children’s aggression, EXCEPT __________.
What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
VIII. 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
Sophia is a humanoid robot developed by Hong Kong-based company Hanson Robotics. She has been designed to learn and adapt to human behavior and work with humans, and has been interviewed around the world. In October 2017, she became a Saudi Arabian citizen, the first robot to receive citizenship of a country.
According to herself, Sophia was activated on April 19, 2015. She is modeled after actress Audrey Hepburn, and is known for her human-like appearance and behavior compared to previous robotic variants. According to the manufacturer, David Hanson, Sophia has artificial intelligence, visual data processing and facial recognition. Sophia also imitates human gestures and facial expressions and is able to answer certain questions and to make simple conversations on predefined topics (e.g. on the weather). The robot uses voice recognition technology from Alphabet Inc. (parent company of Google) and is designed to get smarter over time. Sophia’s intelligence software is designed by Singularity NET. The AI program analyses conversations and extracts data that allows her to improve responses in the future. It is conceptually similar to the computer program ELIZA, which was one of the first attempts at simulating a human conversation.
Hanson designed Sophia to be a suitable companion for the elderly at nursing homes, or to help crowds at large events or parks. He hopes that she can ultimately interact with other humans sufficiently to gain social skills. Sophia has been interviewed in the same manner as a human, striking up conversations with hosts. Some replies have been nonsensical, while others have been impressive, such as lengthy discussions with Charlie Rose on 60 Minutes. In a piece for CNBC, when the interviewer expressed concerns about robot behavior, Sophia joked that he had “been reading too much Elon Musk, and watching too many Hollywood movies”. Musk tweeted that Sophia could watch The Godfather and suggested “What’s the worst that could happen?”.
On October 11, 2017, Sophia was introduced to the United Nations with a brief conversation with the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed. On October 25, at the Future Investment Summit in Riyadh. She was granted Saudi Arabian citizenship, becoming the first robot ever to have a nationality. This attracted controversy as some commentators wondered if this implied that Sophia could vote or marry, or whether a deliberate system shutdown could be considered murder. Social media users used Sophia’s citizenship to criticize Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
The passage mainly discusses______________.
Paragraph 2 mainly discusses __
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sophia according to the passage?
According to the passage, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT_____.
The word “piece” in paragraph 4 mostly means________ .
The word “granted” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
The word “this” in the last paragraph refers to _______
The passage following this passage would be mostly about __________.
IX. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
It was reported that a policeman was badly injured in the explosion.
The police are investigating how £20 million illegally transferred out of the trust's bank account.
The accident seemed to have destroyed completely his confidence.
X. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges
Two classmates are talking to each other.
Student 1: "How can volunteers benefit from their work?"
Student 2: “___________.”
Adriana: “___________"
Ryan: “I haven’t gone to the interview yet. It’s tomorrow. I’m so nervous.”
XI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
We live in a world. Immediate and easy access to information is a standard expectation there.
Urban population grows and the effects of climate change worsen. Therefore, our cities have to adapt.
XII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
It wasn’t her who you saw in her office last Friday because she's been out of town for two weeks.
He was working abroad, so he couldn’t willingly help us with the project.
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