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.
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.
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.
Henry is interested in wildlife and takes pleasure in watching animals in their natural habitats.
Joe’s outstanding performance in the exams made him think he was the cat’s whiskers.
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.
Televised lessons prove very useful in assisting students to revise what they have learnt in class
The soup was so tasty that Harry asked for another serving.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
: The bicycles _________ in that shop are the most expensive in town.
My father is fond _________ playing volleyball.
I haven’t seen Lionel since he _________ to the US in 2011.
Last year, Sam worked as a volunteer _________ the elderly people pra nursing home.
We will have to work round the _________ if we want to complete the project as scheduled.
He _________ a closer look at the contract before signing it.
If Jane _________ here now, we would have more fun.
_________, we will have a game of tennis.
Jim never reads film _________ as he doesn’t want to be affected by the critics’ opinions.
She was able to finish university _________ her financial difficulties.
Bob agreed _________ us with this maths problem.
Having worked together on the project for years, the team members have _________ a close bond with one another.
We need to help _________ homeless in our community.
My friend is a good story writer; he has a rich _________.
You can cook Italian food, _________?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Sandie and Nicky are talking about music.
- Sandie: “Listening to music is a good way to relax.”
- Nicky: “_________. It can refresh our minds.”
Mary is talking to Tom at her birthday party.
- Mary: “Thanks for your wonderful gift.”
- Tom: “_________”
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 26 to 30.
PEER PRESSURE
Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager. (26) _________ adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to make friends, which can bring on illness or (27) _________ in poor grades. They may also worry about their appearance and often feel under enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as others. This phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very common in today’s society.
Advertising is claimed to contribute a lot to the social pressures teenagers experience. Advertisers know how important it is to feel that you belong to a group when you are in your teens, (28) _________ they try to persuade teenagers that certain products will make them popular with their classmates.
Sadly, many teenagers act (29) _________ and even do dangerous things just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug abuse or dangerous driving. Teenagers need to learn to say ‘no’ to social pressure and to find friends (30) _________ they can talk things over with when they have a problem.
(Adapted from Mastering Use of English by Georgia Graham with Апnа Johnson)
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 31 to 35.
Nowadays it is very important to be young. The tendency to see being young as something better than being old is a cultural phenomenon. But is it always good to be young? And isn't "young” sometimes "too young"?
When people are young, they are usually energetic and bold: they can work for longer periods of time, and they are ready for take risk. As they still haven't had much experience, they don't have many inhibitions, which means that there aren't many things to stand in their way. Young people have also got potential -they still have time to develop in many different ways. Because of that, employing young people can be a good investment.
On the other hand, being young doesn't automatically mean you're always happy. There is a lot of competition in society nowadays, which starts even when you're in school. Getting a good education isn't easy and can cost a lot of money.
Next, you have to look for a good job. In spite of the fact that so many employers prefer young people, young aren't just waiting for you. And even if you find one, it is often only for very short period of time. Statistics show that the stresses of modern life can sometimes bring young people a lot of troubles. Most of them can cope with problems very well, but some others break down and lose all hope. If we don't want this to happen, something must be done. So it is our responsibility to offer help to those to whom being young is definitely too young.
(Adapted from Exam Activator by Bob Hastings ct al.)
Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
The word “bold” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
According to paragraph 2, employing young people can be a good investment because they _________.
The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to _________.
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
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 36 to 42.
The word ‘grandparents’ is descriptive of the unique dual parenting role that this generation assume. It emphasises the vital part they play in family life. With a wealth of old world experience behind them, and with the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or mediators into listeners or friends, they can offer support and stability in an ever-changing world.
The underlying sense of responsibility that goes with this is tremendous. Grandparents perform a balancing act between the needs of their adult children and those of their grandchildren. This role is varied. It is imperial at times, muted at others. It goes underground whenever required, but it is solid and absolutely dependable.
Grandparents often bridge the gap between parents and children. Rebellious, independent children who are trying to find their feet are almost always at loggerheads with their parents. The role of grandparents can be very important provided that they act as impartial judges and arc able to convey this feeling to both parties. Grandchildren, in most cases, prefer to listen to their grandparents rather than their parents, who often end up finding themselves up against a brick wall.
One important thing, which seems to be missing in the lives of children today, is a sense of family, values, beliefs and principles. This is where the grandparents step in. However, instilling beliefs and values is not as easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago. Then, no questions were asked and there was an implicit sense of trust. With changing times and changing outlooks, children have started to question the validity of everything around them. Globalisation has gradually eroded children’s sense of belonging and weakened their identification with their roots. Science and technology force them to doubt every traditional belief.
Parents, who have so many demands on their time, are perhaps not in the best position to instil traditional values in their offspring. Children arc very demanding and grandparents, without appearing to be pushy, have both the time and the experience to deal with tantrums. They can appease, soothe and impart values with tremendous case. Any nation’s traditional culture is rich and varied, but how many children recognise this? Grandparents can teach them to value cultural traditions and thereby inform their moral development.
(Adapted from Cambridge Vocabulary for Advanced by Simon Haines)
Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
According to the passage, in a modem household _________.
The phrase “at loggerheads” in paragraph 3 mostly means _________.
The word “eroded” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.
The word “They” in paragraph 5 refers to________.
Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
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.
Covid-19, a highly communicative disease, will wreak havoc on a massive scale unless necessary prevention measures are implemented.
Like my grandfather, my dad enjoys reading newspapers, listen to the radio, and watching television.
Diamonds were one of my elder sister’s favourite songs when she was in secondary' school.
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
Drivers are required to wear their seat belts while driving.
Paul plays tennis better than I do.
“I took part in a green campaign last summer,” said Ted.
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.
The demand for her novel is great. The publisher has decided to reprint it.
Katherine’s academic performance was excellent. She was awarded a scholarship to a leading university.
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