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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
After a momentary........................ of concentration, Simon managed to regain his focus and completed the test.
Michael rarely returns to his hometown, ................?
If you didn’t have to leave today, I................you around the city.
The...............prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from owning a house there.
The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to _______ environmental consequences.
He promised.................his daughter a new bicycle as a birthday present.
Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education will enable them to.............in the future.
I’ve been waiting for hours. You................to tell me you would come late.
Drastic measures should be taken to tackle the problems.................child abuse.
You must not..................any step in the process; otherwise, you would not be able to cook the dish properly.
Only after he.................the job as a computer programmer did he realise how much he loved it.
Susan has achieved great.................in her career thanks to her hard work.
Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position primary stress: charity, agency, origin, disaster.
Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position primary stress: behave, enter, allow, relax
Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: fingers, attacks, medals, concerns.
Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: mean, treat, wear, dream.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Two students are talking about the school curriculum.
Ted: “Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum.”
Kate: “................ It is an essential life skill.”
Jane is talking to Mike, who has just helped her with her luggage.
Jane: “.............”
Mike: “It’s my pleasure.”
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.
People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in the disaster-stricken areas.
Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she must be on cloud nine now.
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.
The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.
The chairman’s thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among the participants in the workshop.
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 23 to 27.
When hosting an Olympic Games, a country has to take account of several considerations, among which the financial one is by far the most important. The costs of hosting the Olympics can (23) tens of billions of dollars, and it is commonplace for budgets to double or even triple. In addition to the direct costs of hosting the Games (the opening and closing ceremonies, athletes’ village, security, etc.), cities often must build expensive new venues (24) lesser-known sports. Once constructed, sports venues often incur additional maintenance costs long after the Games have ended. While costs are the (25) ________concern for a host city, there are other factors to consider. For one, an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending, corporate sponsorship, and television rights. Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988) actually made a large profit from the Games they hosted. (26) , hosting the Olympic Games confers prestige on a host city and country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism. The Olympics are also an opportunity to invest in projects (27) ______improve the city’s quality of life, such as new transportation systems.
(23).......................
(24)....................
(25)....................
(26)...................
(27).....................
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 28 to 34.
Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, however, that body languages varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her. In other cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect.
Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In North America people don’t generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North Americans who don’t know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them.
Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any other part of the body - to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some places it communicates ridicule.
The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully.
What is the passage mainly about?
According to paragraph 1, when scolded by his/her parent or teacher, and American child is expected to......................
The word “intimacy” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
The word “misinterpreted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to .
As stated in the passage, in order to communicate successfully with people from another culture, it is advisable for a person.................
Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?
distance
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 35 to 42.
The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology.
Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps. Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no cost and with no pollution.
Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building had to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact. 75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size.
In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing. The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones. These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels.
A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for 400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a second phase,
entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods across China.
Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and governments are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run.
Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially considered unrealistic presumably because......................
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to .
The word “insulation” in paragraph 3 mostly means .
What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and the project in Vauban, Germany?
The phrase “under way” in paragraph 6 mostly means .
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green buildings?
According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?
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.
His friends supported and encouraged him. He did really well in the competition.
Joe has finished his first-aid course. He proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.
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.
“Don’t forget to submit your assignments by Thursday,” said the teacher to the students.
They expect that recent changes will bring about an overall improvement in the quality of the country’s education.
She wasn’t early enough to catch the bus.
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.
It is the night of 5th November that people in Britain light bonfires and have fireworks as a national tradition.
They have carried out exhausting research into the effects of smartphones on school children’s behaviour and their academic performance.
Most workers seems to be happy with their new working conditions
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