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Mark the letter A, Β, 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. removed Β. approved C. reminded D. relieved
Question 2. A. fragile Β. bargain C. general D. luggage
Mark the letter Α, Β, 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 3: A. statistics B. mathematics C. academy D. mechanic
Question 4:A. benefit B. serious C. classify D. biologist
Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
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Question 5. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. absolutely B. relevantly C. almost D. comparatively
Question 6. Considering they are over 70 years old, you must admit they are in good shape.
A. fit Β. wealthy C. clever D. slow
Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7. “Don’t be such a pessimist I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!”
A. activist Β. feminist C. optimist D. hobbyist
Question 8. It is obligatory for all students to take the entrance examination in order to attend the
university.
A. forced Β. impelling C. required D. optional
Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 9: He has hardly never given a more impressive performance than this.
A. has hardly B. more C. performance D.this
Question 10. Establishing in 1984 for students who wanted to study art and music subjects,
LaGuardia was the first public school of its kind.
A. for students Β. Establishing C. of its kind. D. was
Question 11. I enjoy reading the article that you told me about it yesterday.
A. reading Β. that C. told D. it
Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 12. My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _______.
A. happiness Β. household chores
C. responsibility D. employment
Question 13. She was ………………she could not say anything.
A. so surprised at the news that B. such surprised at the news that
C. so surprised of the news that D. so that surprised for the news
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Question 14. Despite playing under strength, the village team _____ beat the rivals.
a. could b. were able to c. couldn’t d. weren’t able to
Question 15. He said that the plane had already left and that I…………………an hour earlier.
A. must have arrived B. had to arrive
C. should have arrived D. was supposed to arrive
Question 16. Very few students passed the last examination,___________?
A. did they Β. do they C. didn’t they D. don’t they?
Question 17. I'll _______ you _______ to our Research department. Please hold on.
A. put - away Β. put - out C. put - through D. put - up
Question 18. She has just bought _____________.
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A. an interesting old French painting B. an interesting French old painting

C. a French interesting old painting D. an old interesting French painting
Question 19. Due to ever more spreading poaching, there ______ a dramatic decline in the
number of elephants over the last decade.
A. was B. is C. has been D. had been
Question 20. ______, they slept soundly.
a. Hot though was the night air b. Hot though the night air was
c. Hot the night air as was d. Hot although the night air was
Question 21. Despite the plan's emphasis on agricultural _______, the industrial sector received a
larger share of state investment.
A. developing Β. developer C. development D. developed
Question 22. It’s essential that every student________the exam before attending the course.
A. pass B. passes C. would pass D. passed
Question 23. Although she loves movies, she doesn’t _______ enjoy live theatre.
A. partially Β. regularly C. finally D. particularly
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
POST IN HISTORY
Although it may come as a surprise to many people, postal services have existed in some parts of
the world for thousands of years. There is ample evidence that a postal services existed among the
Assyrians and Babylonians. In China a regular postal service was established in the seventh century
BC, and over the centuries attained such a high level of efficiency that some 2000 years after its (24)
_______ it won the admiration of travelers like Marco Polo. Efficient and highly developed postal
services were also established in the Persia and Roman Empires. In ancient times, these services were
mainly confined to the use of representative of the state; private citizens made use of slaves,
merchants and the (25) _______ to send their messages and documents. In Medieval Europe, postal
services were organized by emperors and by the papacy, (26) _______ private citizens continued to
entrust their correspondence to various travelers. Later around the 13th century, universities and
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towns came to have the own messengers. However, it was not until the 14th century when merchants,
the private citizens who had the greatest need for a speedy and regular exchange of correspondence,
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began to set (27) _______ regular courier services. The needs of business (28) _______ to the
development of the postal services as we know it today.
Question 24. A. introduction Β. institution C. application D. occurrence
Question 25. A. such Β. likely C. like D. same
Question 26. A. when Β. and C. until D. while
Question 27. A. up Β. out C. off D. in
Question 28. A. resulted Β. came C. brought D. led
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
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In addition to their military role, the forts of the nineteenth century provided numerous other
benefits for the American West. The establishment of these posts opened new roads and provided for
the protection of daring adventurers and expeditions as well as established settlers. Forts also served
as bases where enterprising entrepreneurs could bring commerce to the West, providing supplies and
refreshments to soldiers as well as to pioneers. Posts like Fort Laramie provided supplies for wagon
trains traveling the natural highways toward new frontiers. Some posts became stations for the pony
express; still others, such as Fort Davis, were stagecoach stops for weary travelers. All of these
functions, of course, suggest that the contributions of the forts to the civilization and development of
the West extended beyond patrol duty.
Through the establishment of military posts, yet other contributions were made to the
development of western culture. Many posts maintained libraries or reading rooms, and some - for
example, Fort Davis - had schools. Post chapels provided a setting for religious services and
weddings. Throughout the wilderness, post bands provided entertainment and boosted morale.
During the last part of the nineteenth century, to reduce expenses, gardening was encouraged at the
forts, thus making experimental agriculture another activity of the military. The military stationed at
the various forts also played a role in civilian life by assisting in maintaining order, and civilian
officials often called on the army for protection.
Certainly, among other significant contributions the army made to the improvement of the
conditions of life was the investigation of the relationships among health, climate, and architecture.
From the earliest colonial times throughout the nineteenth century, disease ranked as the foremost
problem in defense. It slowed construction of forts and inhibited their military functions. Official
documents from many regions contained innumerable reports of sickness that virtually incapacitated
entire garrisons. In response to the problems, detailed observations of architecture and climate and
their relationships to the frequency of the occurrence of various diseases were recorded at various
posts across the nation by military surgeons.
Question 29. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. By the nineteenth century, forts were no longer used by the military.
Β. Surgeons at forts could not prevent outbreaks of disease.
C. Forts were important to the development of the American West.
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D. Life in nineteenth-century forts was very rough.

Question 30. The word “daring” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. lost Β. bold C. lively D. foolish
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Question 31. The word “others” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.

A. posts Β. wagon trains C. frontiers D. highways
Question 32. Which of the following is the most likely inference about the decision to promote
gardening at forts?
A. It was expensive to import produce from far away.
Β. Food brought in from outside was often spoiled.
C. Gardening was a way to occupy otherwise idle soldiers.
D. The soil near the forts was very fertile.
Question 33. According to the passage, which of the following posed the biggest obstacle to the
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development of military forts?

A. Insufficient shelter Β. Shortage of materials
C. Attacks by wild animals D. Illness
Question 34. The word “inhibited” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. involved Β. exploited C. united D. hindered
Question 35. How did the military assist in the investigation of health problems?
A. By registering annual birth and death rates
Β. By experiments with different building materials
C. By maintaining records of diseases and potential causes
D. By monitoring the soldiers' diets
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Birds that feed in flocks commonly retire together into roosts. The reasons for roosting
communally are not always obvious, but there are some likely benefits. In winter especially, it is
important for birds to keep warm at night and conserve precious food reserves. One way to do this
is to find a sheltered roost. Solitary roosters shelter in dense vegetation or enter a cavity - horned
larks dig holes in the ground and ptarmigan burrow into snow banks - but the effect of sheltering is
magnified by several birds huddling together in the roosts, as wrens, swifts, brown creepers,
bluebirds, and anis do. Body contact reduces the surface area exposed to the cold air, so the birds
keep each other warm. Two kinglets huddling together were found to reduce their heat losses by a
quarter, and three together saved a third of their heat.
The second possible benefit of communal roosts is that they act as “information centers”. During
the day, parties of birds will have spread out to forage over a very large area. When they return in the
evening some will have fed well, but others may have found little to eat. Some investigators have
observed that when the birds set out again next morning, those birds that did not feed well on the
previous day appear to follow those that did. The behavior of common and lesser kestrels may
illustrate different feeding behaviors of similar birds with different roosting habits. The common
kestrel hunts vertebrate animals in a small, familiar hunting ground, whereas the very similar lesser
kestrel feeds on insects over a large area. The common kestrel roosts and hunts alone, but the lesser
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kestrel roosts and hunts in flocks, possibly so one bird can learn from others where to find insect
swarms.
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Finally, there is safety in numbers at communal roosts since there will always be a few birds
awake at any given moment to give the alarm. But this increased protection is partially counteracted
by the fact that mass roosts attract predators and are especially vulnerable if they are on the ground.
Even those in trees can be attacked by birds of prey. The birds on the edge are at greatest risk since
predators find it easier to catch small birds perching at the margins of the roost.
Question 36. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How birds find and store food Β. How birds maintain body heat in the winter
C. Why birds need to establish territory D. Why some species of birds nest together
Question 37. The word “conserve” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______?
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A. retain Β. watch
C. locate D. share
Question 38. Ptarmigan keep warm in the winter by _______.
A. huddling together on the ground with other birds
Β. building nests in trees
C. burrowing into dense patches of vegetation
D. digging tunnels into the snow
Question 39. The word “magnified” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. caused Β. modified C. intensified D. combined
Question 40. The author mentions “kinglets” in paragraph 1 as an example of birds that
_______.
A. protect themselves by nesting in holes
Β. nest with other species of birds
C. nest together for warmth
D. usually feed and nest in pairs
Question 41. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage derived by
birds that huddle together while sleeping?
A. Some members of the flock warn others of impending dangers.
Β. Staying together provides a greater amount of heat for the whole flock.
C. Some birds in the flock function as information centers for others who are looking for food.
D. Several members of the flock care for the young.
Question 42. Which of the following is a disadvantage of communal roosts that is mentioned in the
passage?
A. Diseases easily spread among the birds.
Β. Groups are more attractive to predators than individual birds are.
C. Food supplies are quickly depleted.
D. Some birds in the group will attack the others.
Question 43. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. a few birds Β. mass roosts C. predators D. trees
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Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
Question 44. - Well, it was nice talking to you, but I have to go.
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- _______.
A. Yes, I enjoyed talking to you too. Β. OK, see you.
C. Pleased to meet you, too. D. Nice to meet you. I'm Hoa.
Question 45. - Do you feel like going out for a drink this evening?
- _______.
A. That would be great.
Β. Thank you very much for your kind invitation.
C. Yes. I like very much.
D. No, I don't. I am busy.
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Mark the letter A, Β, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 46. Strong as he is, he still can’t lift that box.
A. The box was too heavy for him to lift.
B. He’s very strong, but he still can’t lift that box.
C. He still can’t lift that box because he’s not as strong.
D. However he is strong, he still can’t lift that box.
Question 47: To my surprise, the stranger knew my name
A. What surprised me most was the stranger’s name.
B. I was surprised that the stranger knew my name.
C. My name was the only thing the stranger knew.
D. It surprised the stranger that I knew his name.

Question 48. No matter how hard Fred tried to lose weight, he did not succeed.
A. However hard Fred tried, he could not lose weight.
B. Fred tried very hard to lose weight and succeeded.
C. It was hard for Fred to lose weight because he never succeeded.
D. It did not matter whether Fred could lose weight

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. The criminal removed all the traces of his crime. He left the building.
A. The criminal had removed all the traces of his crime, the criminal left the building.
B. Have removed all the traces of his crime, the criminal left the building
C. Having removed all the traces of his crime, the criminal left the building
D. To have removed all the traces of his crime, the criminal left the building

Question 50. He didn't take his father’s advice. That's why he is out of work.
A. If he had taken his father's advice, he would not have been out of work.
Β. If he took his father's advice, he wo
C. If he had taken his father’s advice, huld not be out of work.e would not be out of work.
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D. If he takes his father's advice, he will not be out of work.

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