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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.
Question 1. A. graduate B. persuade C. explode D. mandatory
Question 2. A. disease B. design C. dolphin D. income

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 3. Lucy really wants to attend the Halloween event. She doesn’t have a Halloween costume.
A. Lucy wishes she had a Halloween costume so that she couldn’t attend the Halloween event.
B. If Lucy had a Halloween costume, she could attend the Halloween event.
C. Provided that Lucy has a Halloween costume, she can’t attend the Halloween event.
D. If Lucy had a Halloween costume, she could have attended the Halloween event.
Question 4. Minh turned up at the meeting. I noticed that I’d seen her before.
A. Only when I noticed that I’d seen Minh before did she turn up at the meeting.
B. Only after Minh turned up at the meeting did I notice that I’d seen her before.
C. Hardly did I notice that I’d seen Minh before when she turned up at the meeting.
D. No sooner had I noticed that I’d seen Minh before than she turned up at the meeting.

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.
Question 5. Instead of getting all riled up about the boy’s uncooperative behaviours, the teacher should
try to figure out how to get him involved in the class activities.
A. being extremely satisfied B. getting highly excited
C. appearing quite unconcerned D. becoming really annoyed
Question 6. Do you really think humans will be exterminated when more and more intelligent machines
are invented in the future?
A. stored B. resurrected C. wiped out D. killed

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 7. She frequently volunteers_____extra work because she really likes her job.
A. with B. to C. in D. for
Question 8. Exercising regularly is _______ than sitting for long periods of time in front of a screen.
A. as beneficial B. most beneficial
C. the most beneficial D. more beneficial
Question 9. With a view to improving their standard of living, Mr. and Mrs. Smith decided _______ to
the city for better job opportunities.
A. to move B. move C. to moving D. moving
Question 10. Robots are used to ______ hazardous environments to avoid danger to humans.
A. notice B. pursue C. discover D. explore
Question 11. I was surfing the Internet while my classmates ________ to each other.
A. have chatted B. are chatting C. will chat D. were chatting
Question 12. Here’s _______ present he gave me last Sunday.
A. ∅ B. a C. the D. an
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Question 13. The article I found on the Internet gave me plenty of ______ for thought.
A. hand B. drink C. cup D. food
Question 14. You can form strong _______ when you work with people who share a mutual interest.
A. elements B. connections C. attitudes D. consumers
Question 15. Janet will go to the US to continue her study _______.
A. as soon as she had finished her English course
B. until she will finish her English course
C. when she finishes her English course
D. before she finished her English course
Question 16. They have attempted to chart the _______ temperature variations over the last 140 years.
A. global B. globalize C. globally D. globalization
Question 17. Everyone can hear the music from his room sometimes, _______?
A. don’t they B. don’t he C. can’t they D. can’t he
Question 18. To become a successful leader, you should have a clear-sighted ______ of the company’s
future.
A. glance B. eye C. sight D. vision
Question 19. One masterpiece of literature _______ for the first time in 1975 has been nominated the
best short story ever.
A. which published B. has published C. published D. was published
Question 20. Peter is walking happily hoping that he _______ to the party by his girl friend.
A. invites B. will invite C. was inviting D. will be invited
Question 21. It is predicted that over the next few decades many species will ______ as once fertile
areas turn to desert.
A. give up B. go after C. die out D. give off

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.
Question 22. A. achieve B. waver C. employ D. conserve
Question 23. A. attendance B. volunteer C. importance D. vocation

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 24 to 30.
Think of an endangered species. What comes to mind? The giant panda and the blue whale? And
what do these creatures all have in common? They're known as 'charismatic megafauna', in other words,
large species of animals which appeals to a lot of people. However, less well-known or 'exciting'
creatures are far more likely to actually become extinct because they don't get enough attention from
researchers.
The Ugly Animal Preservation Society's mascot is the blob fish, voted the world's ugliest animal.
With its tiny eyes, big mouth and slimy pink body it's far from attractive. This marine creature lives deep
in the ocean, where the pressure is very high. As a result, it has tiny fins and no skeleton, which keeps it
from being crushed by the water pressure. Unfortunately, when fishing boats sweep the ocean floor,
looking for other fish and crustaceans, these fish can get swept into the nets accidentally, which is causing
their numbers to drop.
The California condor is another accidental victim of human activity. These huge birds with bald
heads and big beaks weigh up to fourteen kilos, have a wingspan of up to two metres and can live as long
as sixty years. They play an important role in the ecosystem by feeding on dead animals, thus preventing
the spread of disease. Reintroduced into the wild after becoming extinct, other than in captivity, they are
now under threat once more because of chemical pesticides introduced into the food chain and lead
poisoning from the ammunition used to kill the animals they feed on.
Other creatures become endangered precisely because people find them ugly. Take the aye aye for
example. Found only on the island of Madagascar, the aye aye is the world's largest nocturnal primate.
During the day they sleep in nests in the trees, coming out to hunt at night. They are solitary creatures,
furry, but strange looking, with big eyes, large ears and long, thin, pointed fingers. The middle finger is
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particularly thin and they use it to gently knock on trees. Then they reach into the tree and pull out any
insects that respond to the knocking. Unfortunately, the way they look means that they are traditionally
considered an omen of bad luck. Some people even believe that if they point that thin middle finger at
someone, they will die. As a result, they are often killed, even though, like many endangered species, they
are now protected by law.
(Adapted from High Note by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz)
Question 24. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. They Need Saving Too!
B. Are Endangered Species Getting Enough Attention?
C. ‘Ugly Animals’: Why Do They Become Extinct?
D. Conservation Programmes for Unattractive Species
Question 25. The phrase appeals to in paragraph 1 mostly means ______ .
A. requests B. interests C. replaces D. damages
Question 26. According to paragraph 1, what features do the giant panda and the blue whale share?
A. They don’t get attention from researchers.
B. They aren’t being saved from extinction.
C. They aren’t popular in the animal world.
D. They have attractive appearances.
Question 27. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to ______ .
A. dead animals B. chemical pesticides
C. the California condors D. kilos
Question 28. The word omen in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. behaviour B. origin C. speed D. sign
Question 29. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. The California condor is under threat due to chemical pollution.
B. The water pressure poses a threat to the survival of the blob fish.
C. The aye aye has the habit of hunting just after the sunrise.
D. The life expectancy of the California condor is rather low.
Question 30. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The number of the aye aye is dropping significantly because of their middle finger.
B. The blob fish is vulnerable to humans due to their natural defence mechanism.
C. The complete disappearance of the California condor can affect the food chain.
D. The spread of disease could be encouraged by the extinction of the California condor.

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.
Imagine a city that’s steeped in history. Now think of a city that is vibrant and modern. Maybe you
think no city can be both, but you’d be wrong. Istanbul, the most well-known city in Turkey, manages to
combine both ancient traditions with a lively, contemporary feel.
The only city in the world that is situated on two continents, Istanbul is clearly something special. On
the legendary Silk Route that once linked Asia and Europe and the capital of many different civilisations
in the past, Istanbul has a cultural diversity that few cities can offer. It remains to this day a welcoming
place for the thousands of people that come to visit it each year.
Before you start thinking the city is touristy, Istanbul has more than just historic monuments.
Alongside its fabulous mosques and palaces, you can find cool art galleries and trendy cafes. In fact, there
is so much variety you can always find something that suits your mood. If shopping is more your scene,
you can head to the Grand Bazaar with its thousands of stalls, or visit the many shopping centres and
fashion stores. At night the streets are bustling with life and you’re spoilt for choice for places to eat and
drink.
Quite frankly, Istanbul should be on any list of the world’s most liveable cities for its unique beauty
and character. But don’t just take my word for it. Come and see for yourself. You might just end up
staying, like many have before!

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 (Adapted from Gateway by David Spencer and Gill Holley)
Question 31. Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. A Land of both Tradition and Modernity
B. Welcome to an Ancient World
C. Cultural Diversity in Istanbul
D. Istanbul - A Modem City
Question 32. According to paragraph 2, Istanbul is special in terms of _______.
A. its crowded capital B. its cultural identity
C. its tourist destinations D. its geographical location
Question 33. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. capital B. Silk Route C. Istanbul D. diversity
Question 34. The word scene in paragraph 3 mostly means _______.
A. appearance B. ability C. place D. favourite
Question 35. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Istanbul?
A. The streets across Istanbul at night are rather quiet.
B. Istanbul is the only city in Turkey to maintain its ancient beauty.
C. There are few historic monuments in the capital city of Istanbul.
D. There are a variety of activities you can do when visiting Istanbul.

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.
Question 36. Understanding why women have to apply for social assistance at the different life stages
requires knowledge about their support situation during their entire life course.
A. help B. benefit C. acceptance D. need
Question 37. The minister’s confession implicated numerous officials in the bribery scandal.
A. instructed B. encouraged C. developed D. indicated

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 38. They are not allowed to use our personal information for their own purposes.
A. They mustn’t use our personal information for their own purposes.
B. They may use our personal information for their own purposes.
C. They don’t have to use our personal information for their own purposes.
D. They can use our personal information for their own purposes.
Question 39. “Have you seen that movie?” Hung asked me.
A. Hung asked me if have I seen that movie.
B. Hung asked me if I had seen that movie.
C. Hung asked me if had I seen that movie.
D. Hung asked me if I have seen that movie.
Question 40. It started to rain at 2 o’clock and it is still raining.
A. It has been raining in 2 o’clock. B. It has been raining since 2 o’clock
C. It has been raining for 2 o’clock. D. It has been raining at 2 o’clock.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each the numbered blanks.
Wave power
Engineers are building machinery to harness the power of ocean waves. As an abundant source of
clean energy, wave power can be categorised along with (41) ________ sustainable energy sources, such
as wind and solar power.
Wave power is extracted by wave energy converters, or WECs, which are placed along ocean (42)
________ that produce strong waves. The first wave farm, (43) ________ comprises three WECs, was

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built off the coast of Portugal in 2008. It was set to produce over two megawatts of energy – enough to
power 2,000 homes. Sadly, the project hit a (44) ________ block two months into operation and has
remained offline ever since, demonstrating the high probability of technical difficulties that can still arise.
Engineers are continuing to build wave farms worldwide, (45) ________ it is worth cultivating the
extraction of wave power. The amount of power that could potentially be extracted is three terawatts –
enough for billions of homes and businesses.
(Adapted from “Use of English for advanced”)
Question 41. A. one B. another C. every D. other
Question 42. A. brooks B. floods C. streams D. currents
Question 43. A. whom B. who C. why D. which
Question 44. A. rolling B. stepping C. tripping D. stumbling
Question 45. A. despite B. but C. so D. as

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 46. His benevolent temperature inclined me to trust him though he’s just a business
acquaintance of mine.
A. acquaintance B. inclined C. temperature D. trust
Question 47. The man, a poor man, is invited to the Clambake last night.
A. a B. to the C. is D. The
Question 48. Some manufacturers are not only raising their prices but also decreasing the production of
its products
A. its B. raising C. but D. decreasing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 49. Nam: “What do you personally do to keep fit?”
Lan: “ __________.”
A. Fitness centres are mushrooming.
B. I think keeping fit is necessary for everyone.
C. As far as I know, more and more people exercise to keep fit.
D. I just do morning exercise and maintain a balanced diet.
Question 50. Tom and Jerry are arranging to go to the local museum.
Tom: “Why don’t you come with me and go to the local museum?”
Jerry: “ ______ ”
A. Sorry, I can make it B. You’re wrong
C. Oh, I didn’t realize that D. It sounds great!

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