Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the fol -

lowing exchanges.
Question 1: Tom is talking to John, his new classmate, in the classroom.
- Tom: “How did you get here?” - John: “________”
A. The bus was so crowded. B. I came here by bus.
C. I arrived just in time. D. It was a long journey.
Question 2: Steve and Tim are talking about drinking water before bedtime.
- Steve: “I don’t think we should drink too much water before bedtime.”
- Tim: “________.Drinking too much water before bedtime can interrupt your sleep cycle.”
A. I’m afraid I disagree with you B. I have no idea
C. Don’t worry D. I couldn’t agree more

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 3: The boy _____ to you last night is my younger brother.
A. talked B. talking C. to talk D. talk
Question 4: Ann will be very unhappy if you _____ her housewarming invitation.
A. make up B. look after C. take in D. turn down
Question 5: When my parents came back home, I _____ my English project.
A. do B. did C. am doing D. was doing
Question 6: Would you like to join me at _____ theatre tonight?
A.  (no article) B. the C. a D. an
Question 7: Employee ___ is crucial because it has a direct impact on the productivity of an organisation.
A. retention B. maintenance C. ownership D. relinquishment
Question 8: We consistently come together and collaborate whenever serious problems _____.
A. arise B. approach C. encounter D. raise
Question 9: His latest movie is far _____ entertaining than his previous one. I absolutely adore the new
one!
A. as B. less C. more D. better
Question 10: Although Martha didn’t get the job she had applied, she had several _____ in the fire.
A. logs B. embers C. coals D. irons
Question 11: Our manager postponed _____ on his business trip because of a sudden storm.
A. to go B. go C. to going D. going
Question 12: His contributions to the project _____ in all the reports last year.
A. are recognised B. have recognised C. recognised D. were recognised
Question 13: The ceramic shop often closes at 7 p.m, _____?
A. isn’t it B. doesn’t it C. does it D. is it
Question 14: Sarah is interested _____ pop music.
A. for B. with C. in D. to
Question 15: Carbon emissions from factories do _____ harm to the environment.
A. consider B. considerable C. considerably D. consideration
Question 16: The assistant will have completed the preparation for the meeting _____.
A. by the time the boss arrives B. as soon as the boss had arrived
C. when the boss arrived D. after the boss had arrived
Question 17: Come and stay with us whenever you want to have a change of _____.
A. view B. area C. sight D. scene

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.
Question 18: A. industry B. futurist C. impressive D. different
Question 19: A. college B. factor C. device D. vacant
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.
Question 20: A. fame B. stand C. happy D. habit
Question 21: A. smooth B. everything C. gather D. southern

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.
Question 22: Thanks to Greenpeace’s campaigns, the local people’s level of environmental awareness has
improved significantly.

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 A. bettered B. developed C. declined D. increased
Question 23: Her parents kept her on a tight rein with their inflexible views.
A. controlled her B. let her loose C. taught her D. brought her up

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the un-
derlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: Cities should implement affordable housing programs to address the problems of deplorable housing
conditions.
A. perfect B. good C. reasonable D. unacceptable
Question 25: My sister’s tenacity is truly remarkable. She displays a firm attitude in all circumstances
even in the face of enormous challenges.
A. confidence B. creativity C. perseverance D. compassion

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.
It is sometimes said that our real education consists of (26)______ we have not forgotten after leaving
school. Does this mean that we learn too many unnecessary facts, or suggest that it may not be worth studying
while undertaking further studies since we will probably forget (27)______ of our new
knowledge too? These negative interpretations miss the point. (28) ______ of how much we forget, most
of us can read and write, and use numbers in our everyday lives. What is more, a good education helps to
equip us with the necessary social skills to interact with other people. It also gives us the appropriate
critical thinking skills to assess a(n) (29)______ variety of situations and set about solving our problems.
Additionally, as we mature, we may more easily appreciate that our true-life skills shine through when we have
picked up the moral values that the majority of teachers and parents are so eager to (30)______ to us. These are
vital considerations in the education debate currently taking place.

Question 26: A. what B. which C. when D. that

Question 27: A. much B. many C. few D. little
Question 28: A. Reference B. Despite C. Regardless D. Instead
Question 29. A. numerate B. main C. intense D. wide
Question 30: A. leave on B. take on C. pass on D. set on

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.
When parents name their children, they often take into consideration their own preferences, family
traditions, or beliefs. In many European cultures, parents typically select names based on family connections, often
honoring grandparents or ancestors. For instance, in Italy, children are commonly named after their grandparents,
starting with the father’s parents and then the mother’s. Similarly, in Eastern Europe, children may be named after
their deceased relatives to protect them from harm.
In some Asian countries, the naming process may involve the child’s grandfather or a fortuneteller, who
chooses a name believed to shape the child’s character. Names might be inspired by elements like fire, water, earth,
wood, or metal, or they may convey qualities such as beauty, strength, or kindness.
African cultures also have unique naming traditions, such as in Ghana’s Akan culture, where a child’s
name is determined by the day of their birth. Each day has specific names for boys and girls, reflecting
characteristics associated with that day. For example, a boy born on Friday might be named Kofi, symbolizing a
“wanderer” or “explorer” while a girl born on the same day could be named Afua, also representing a traveler.
No matter where a name originates, it holds significant meaning and reflects the child’s cultural heritage.
Whether chosen out of preference or dictated by tradition, a child’s name is a cherished and respected gift.
Question 31: What is the main idea of this reading?
A. How Asian people name their children. B. How names reflect a person’s culture.
C. Choosing traditional names. D. Choosing names in Italian culture.
Question 32: It can be inferred from the passage that names in China would relate to ________.
A. a child’s ancestors B. a child’s birth date
C. child’s personality D. a child’s birth element
Question 33: Which is true in Akan culture if a twin brother and sister are born on a Friday?
A. They will have to travel to a different city. B. They will both be named Kofi.
C. They will have different names. D. They will both be named Afua.
Question 34: The word “dictated” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
A. written B. recorded C. determined D. changed

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Question 35: According to the reading passage, which would probably NOT be found in the meaning of
children’s name across the world?
A. their expected personality B. their ancestor’s names
C. their place of birth D. their date of birth

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.
In 1902, just a year after graduating from Cornell University, Willis Carrier pioneered the design of the
first air-conditioning unit. Working at a Brooklyn printing plant, Carrier) encountered challenges due to
fluctuations in heat and moisture, which caused the printing paper to consistently change size, complicating the
alignment of different colors. Carrier’s innovative invention revolutionized the control of temperature and humidity
levels, enabling precise color alignment. This breakthrough not only transformed the printing industry but also
facilitated advancements in film, processed food, textiles, and pharmaceuticals by enhancing the quality of their
respective products.
The first air-conditioning device was installed in a private residence in 1914. Nonetheless, its bulky size,
reminiscent of early computer equipment, hindered widespread adoption. Subsequent models, like the
Weathermaker introduced by Carrier in the 1920 s, remained financially out of reach for the majority due to their
high costs. Cooling for human comfort, rather than industrial need, really took off when three air conditioners were
installed in a department store in Detroit, Michigan. The shop was packed with people eager to experience the
novelty of the invention, and its popularity quickly extended from department stores to cinemas.
To start with, money-conscious employers regarded air conditioning as a luxury. They considered that if
they were paying people to work, they should not be paying for them to be comfortable as well. So in the 1940 s
and 1950 s, the industry started putting out a different message about its product: according to their research,
installing air conditioning increased productivity amongst employees. They found that typists increased their output
by 24% when transferred from a regular office to a cooled one. Another study into office working conditions,
which was carried out in the late 1950s, showed that the majority of companies cited air conditioning as the single
most important contributor to efficiency in offices.
However, air conditioning faces criticism from some quarters. Environmentalist Jed Brown argues that air
conditioning contributes to global warming. Unfortunately, he adds, because air conditioning leads to higher
temperatures, people have to use it even more paradoxically. However, he concedes that it does offer a healthier
environment for many individuals during the sweltering summer months.

Question 36: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The critics of air conditioning. B. The history of an invention.
C. Air conditioning - A luxury. D. Willis Carrier - A great inventor.
Question 37: The word precise in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. exact B. inaccurate C. vivid D. great
Question 38: When Willis Carrier invented air conditioning, his objective was to __________.
A. set up a new business B. make workers feel cooler
C. produce more attractive paper D. Solve problems in a factory
Question 39: The word They in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. employers B. stores C. textiles D. products
Question 40: The word took off in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. became popular B. copied C. left D. removed
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Home air conditioners were not well-liked at first because they were too big and expensive.
B. Jed Brown favoured the use of air conditioners to protect the environment.
C. Air conditioners brought about positive changes in many industries in the 1900 s.
D. The research in the 1940s and 1950s revealed the benefits of air conditioners.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The typists were dismayed when they had to change their previous office to an air-conditioned one.
B. Initially, the employers who didn’t want to spend more money were unwilling to install air
conditioning.
C. The initial air-conditioning unit was created with the aim of addressing global warming.
D. The first air-conditioning device was installed in the 1940 s and soon became a popular one.

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.
Question 43: She applied for a full-time job. She wanted to develop herself and earn a good salary.
A. So as to earn a good salary for development, she applied for a full-time job.

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 B. To earn a good salary was the reason why she applied for a full-time job.
C. She applied for a full-time job in order to develop herself and earn a good salary.
D. She applied for a full-time job, so she developed herself and earned a good salary.
Question 44: The students settled into their seats. Then the teacher walked in and started the lesson.
A. Only after the teacher walked in and started the lesson do the students settle into their seats.
B. No sooner had the teacher walked in and started the lesson when the students settled into their seats.
C. As soon as the teacher had walked in and started the lesson, the students settled into their seats.
D. Hardly had the students settled into their seats when the teacher walked in and started the lesson.

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.
Question 45: During the lecture yesterday, he stresses the importance of good education in modem society.
A. society B. education C. During D. stresses
Question 46: An appreciative decrease in the number of the unemployed has urged the government to take drastic
action immediately.
A. appreciative B. has urged C. in D. drastic
Question 47: The last question in the test was not very complicated, but she couldn’t answer them .
A. last B. test C. but D. them
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.
Question 48: Ms. Jane started working as a nurse ten years ago.
A. Ms. Jane has been working as a nurse for ten years.
B. Ms, Jane works as a nurse for ten years.
C. Ms. Jane was working as a nurse for ten years.
D. Ms. Jane last worked as a nurse for ten years.
Question 49: It isn’t necessary for Paul to deliver a speech at the meeting this afternoon.
A. Paul mightn’t deliver a speech at the meeting this afternoon.
B. Paul needn’t deliver a speech at the meeting this afternoon.
C. Paul mustn’t deliver a speech at the meeting this afternoon.
D. Paul can’t deliver a speech at the meeting this afternoon.
Question 50: “I can’t finish this book in a day,” he said.
A. He said that he couldn’t finish that book in a day.
B. He said that I couldn’t finish that book in a day.
C. He said that I can’t finish that book in a day
D. He said that he can’t finish that book in a day.