Section I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Items 1 - 20)

Part I: Short Conversations (Items 1 - 12)

Directions: Choose the best answers to complete the
following conversations.
Conversation 1
Situation: Meeting a friend
Oat: Good morning, Guy. How are you feeling this morning?
Guy: __________(1)__________
Oat: Why? Did you stay up late last night?
Guy: __________(2)__________
Oat: It must have been good. What was it about?
Guy: __________(3)__________
Oat: Oh, OK. It’s not really what I’m interested in. I like comedies.
Guy: __________(4)__________

1. 1. Yes, I got up early.

2. OK, but I’m a little sleepy.
3. No, but I’ll eat breakfast soon.
4. Thanks. I always feel happy to see you.

2. 1. Not really. I did homework all night.

2. No, sometimes I make dinner myself.
3. Yes, I can never stay awake after 10 p.m.
4. Yes, I watched a series on Netflix all night.

3. 1. From about 11 p.m. to 5 in the morning.

2. It was about the same time as three football games.
3. A sci-fi story of how robots will take over the world.
4. It was a two-hour comedy show about funny animals.

4. 1. Really? What was it about?

2. Good! Search for the title “Am I AI?”
3. Me too, but I’m fascinated by technology.
4. No problem. We can watch it together this weekend.
Conversation 2
Situation: At a coffee shop
Mint: So, yesterday you said you wanted to talk about something.

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Kate: Yes, I do. but I don’t know how to start.
Mint: __________(5)__________
Kate: Well, promise me you won’t get angry?
Mint: __________(6)__________
Kate: See? You’re angry already.
Mint: __________(7)__________
Kate: Sometimes honesty breaks up friendships.
Mint: __________(8)__________

5. 1. Great! I’ll tell you about it.

2. Come on, we’re friends. Just say it.
3. I know you started when I wasn’t there.
4. That’s OK. I don’t really want to talk about that.
6. 1. What? I promised not to discuss that with anybody.
2. I don’t like it when people don’t keep their promises.
3. Have you ever broken a promise and felt bad about it?
4. How can I promise when I don’t know what you’re talking about?

7. 1. I’m angry because you’re lying to me.

2. Honestly, I don’t know why you’re angry.
3. Yes, I’m angry. I don’t want to tell you the truth.
4. No, I’m not angry. I just wish you would be honest with me.

8. 1. To be honest, I wish I were a superstar.

2. Right. That’s why you should be truthful with me.
3. But being honest can also make friendships stronger.
4. Oh, don’t worry about that. We can become friends.

Conversation 3
Situation: At a clothes store
Jim: Hey, Art, help me find something I can wear that makes me look thinner.
Art: __________(9)__________
Jim: Medium. But I think nowadays it gives the impression that I am overweight.
Art: Well, try a large. Maybe it’ll look better.
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Art: Nothing wrong with looking big. You never know who’ll be attracted to you.
Jim: __________(11)__________
Art: Don’t be so hard on yourself, Jim. Have you thought about going on a diet?
Jim: __________(12)__________

9. 1. Which color do you prefer?

2. What size do you normally wear?
3. How often do you go shopping for clothes?
4. Where can you find your favorite style of clothes?

10. 1. OK, as I always say “Easy come, easy go.”

2. Do you know what they say: “No pain, no gain”?
3. I don’t care what it looks like. I just want something comfortable.
4. Are you sure? Don’t you think it will look like I’m wearing an oversized shirt?

11. 1. What are you talking about? Big is beautiful!

2. Exactly. It’s just a matter of self-confidence, no?
3. Right. I’ll never know because there won’t be anybody.
4. Everybody is attractive in their own way, don’t you think?

12. 1. I’m on a diet now and have lost too much weight.
2. Sometimes, but I think I should gain a little more weight.
3. Hah! Every time I go on a diet, I always gain more weight!
4. Yes, I’m dieting now, but my clothes have become too big for me.

Part II: Long Conversation (Items 13 - 20)

Directions: Choose the best answers to complete the following conversation.
Situation: In the teacher’s office at school
Ms. Rose: Hi, Emily. Come on in, close the door, and have a seat. I wanted to talk to you about
all of your homework recently.
Emily: Sure. Any problem?
Ms. Rose: Perhaps. I see that you’ve made significant improvements since the beginning of
the year.
Emily: __________(13)__________
Ms. Rose: Yes, it’s a really big change. And that’s what I wanted to talk to you about.
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Ms. Rose: __________(14)__________
Emily: No. I’ve just been doing the same old thing.
Ms. Rose: __________(15)__________
Emily: No, I wrote everything myself.
Ms. Rose: I see. So, what does the word “mitigate” mean?
Emily: __________(16)__________
Ms. Rose: But you used it in your homework last week.
Emily: __________(17)__________
Ms. Rose: And you wrote a very good essay on the hydrologic cycle - how water is cycled in
the environment. Can you explain a little bit of that again to me?
Emily: __________(18)__________
Ms. Rose: Alright, Emily. __________(19)__________
Emily: Well, I have been doing more online research to finish your assignments. Maybe I’ve
borrowed some sentences because they sound better than what I could write myself.
Ms. Rose: __________(20)__________

13. 1. Really? OK, should I try to do better in the future?

2. I think it’s because I have too much other homework.
3. I know. You’ve given me an “A” on all my assignments.
4. Oh, I didn’t know that. Is there something I should improve?

14. 1. Have you been getting any help with your assignments?
2. Have the assignments been easy or difficult for you to write?
3. Do you spend a lot of time on the assignments I give you?
4. Do you think you should be getting good grades for your homework?
15. 1. Do you write everything yourself?
2. Do you help other students write their assignments?
3. Can you tell me how you write your homework assignments?
4. Have you copied anything from a website and pasted it into your writing?

16. 1. I didn’t mean that.

2. Wow, didn’t you know that?
3. Sorry, I don’t know that word.
4. Huh? What do you mean by that?

17. 1. Yes, I handed it in at the beginning of class.

2. No. that’s not the right word for that sentence.

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4. Well, maybe I used a dictionary, but I forget the meaning now.

18. 1. Yes, I can re-write that for homework tonight.

2. No. I don’t think floods are good for the environment.
3. Sure, Recycling is important to reduce plastic pollution.
4. Umm, actually, I would need some time to think about that.

19. 1. Your essay was very confusing. I should explain it to you again.
2. You’re right. It’s very complex and can’t be described scientifically
3. In my view, I think you should stop turning in your assignments so late.
4. It seems that you’re not really using your own words for the assignments.

20. 1. Great! Keep up the good work and you’ll be the best in the class!
2. OK, consider this talk a warning. One more time and you’ll get an “F”
3. That’s what I thought. Please help your classmates to do the same thing.
4. Try copying from more websites. Then your writing will seem more original.

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Section II: Reading Skill (Items 21 - 60)
Part I: Advertisements (Items 21 - 26)
Directions: Read the following advertisements and choose the best
answer for each question.
Advertisement 1

21. Which format is the cheapest?

1. Kindle
2. Spiral-bound
3. New hardcover
4. Used hardcover
22. Which of the following information is NOT provided in the advertisement?
1. The suitable age range for readers.
2. The number of people who have provided ratings for the book.
3. The quantity of books sold.
4. Whether the viewers have the ability to browse the contents of the book.
23. Which of the following is NOT true about the book?
1. It is 336 pages in length.
2. It is brand new.
3. It comes in only one language.
4. It is about more than 550 plants.

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Advertisement 2
Hand Warning Gloves Heated Fingerless Warmer Mitten
by Lusun Home Accessories
Price: $1.89
Color: Black
- Imported
- 100% brand new and high quality
- Low power consumption, high security and energy conservation
- Defrosting your hands for gaming, typing and mouse control
- Glove is made of wool and connects to USB ports individually.
- Ever experienced your hands freezing and slowing down your reactions
when playing games?
These gloves with a heating pad keep your hands always warm. Once you plug it into the USB
port, it will start to warm your hands. Does a great job defrosting your hands. Great for people
who live in cold places.
(http://www.amazon.com/)

24. This product holds the greatest appeal for individuals who __________.
1. are obsessed with High Fashion
2. sleep in air-conditioned rooms
3. have a strong addiction to computer games.
4. play computer games in cold places
25. Which of the following information is NOT provided in the advertisement?
1. The duration for which the product remains functional or usable.
2. The method by which the product is powered or operates.
3. The cost of the product.
4. The composition or material from which the product is manufactured.
26. Which of the following is NOT true about the product?
1. It comes in 4 colors.
2. It is an imported product.
3. It uses a minimal amount of electricity.
4. The product being sold is a completely new item, not a use done.

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Part II: Product/Service Review (Items 27 - 32)
Directions: Read the following restaurant review and choose the best
answer for each question.
Brawn, Chicago
Reviewed by Edward S.
7 February 2023
GREAT FOOD, POOR SERVICE
My family and I visited this restaurant for dinner for the first time. It was a pleasant
place with a diverse range of international cuisine. The Thai dish we ordered was delicious and
packed with flavor.
However, the service fell below expectations. We had called in advance to reserve a
table for four, but upon arriving at 7:00 p.m., we had to wait nearly 15 minutes before our
table was ready. Surprisingly, the restaurant was only half full, so there appeared to be no
valid reason for the delay. To make matters worse, the staff did not show any concern or
acknowledge our extended wait.
After placing our orders for the main dishes, we had to wait for over 20 minutes before
they were served. This meant that we had to endure a wait of more than half an hour before
we could actually begin our meal. Following our dinner, I opted for a cup of hot coffee.
However, upon tasting it, I found it to be extremely unpleasant and undrinkable. I
approached the waiter and requested a replacement or a refund, but he flatly refused without
offering any assistance or taking any action to rectify the situation. To our dismay, the coffee
charge remained on our bill. As a result, when we left, we made the decision not to leave a
tip.
Despite the commendable quality of the food, our overall experience at Brawn was
highly disappointing. We concluded that we would not be returning to the restaurant in the
future.
27. The main purpose of the passage is to __________.
1. report bad news
2. describe a place
3. promote a business
4. complain about a service
28. How did the family find the Thai dish they ordered?
1. mediocre
2. Impressive
3. Unoriginal
4. Unacceptable
29. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
1. The writer went to the restaurant with three other people.
2. The writer experienced a short wait of just a few minutes for the main dishes to be
served.
3. All the dishes typically served at the restaurant are of Thai cuisine.
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1. It tasted very bad.
2. It looked unhealthy.
3. It was too hot to drink.
4. It seemed too expensive.
31. It can be inferred that the writer did not leave a tip because __________.
1. he found the food inadequately cooked
2. he did not want to visit the restaurant again
3. he was dissatisfied with the restaurant’s service
4. he did not want to pay for an overcharge on the bill
32. What is the tone of the passage?
1. Critical
2. Sincere
3. Admiring
4. Pessimistic
Part III: News Report (Items 33 - 38)
Directions: Read the following news report and choose the best answer for each question.
(1) A research study revealed that people with a healthy lifestyle before becoming
infected with COVID-19 had a lower risk of COVID-19 symptoms that last for a month or
longer.
(2) Volunteers that had a healthier lifestyle had almost half the risk of long COVID as
those who had a less healthy lifestyle. The researchers said this was mainly due to healthy
body weight and adequate sleep. The volunteers with a healthier lifestyle who come down
with long COVID had about 30% lower risk of symptoms that interfered with their daily lives.
(3) There were six lifestyle factors that the researchers used as criteria for analyzing
the data: a body-mass index, smoking habits, alcohol consumption, diet, amount of nightly
sleep, and regular physical activity. However, the researchers noted that findings of the study
were still inconclusive because of a limited number of volunteers participating in the study.
(4) Previous studies have also linked lifestyle factors with the risk of severe COVID-19
infection, hospitalization, or death. There is abundant evidence that a healthy lifestyle is good
for overall health. Findings from this study, therefore. suggest that simple lifestyle changes,
such as getting enough sleep, may be beneficial for the prevention of long COVID.
33. What is the passage mainly about?
1. A major symptoms of COVID-19
2. A smaller number of COVID-19 patients
3. The effect of lifestyle on the risk of long COVID
4. The influence of long COVID on patients’ behavior
34. All the volunteers were people who __________.
1. suffered from COVID-19
2. had not been familiar with COVID-19
3. were severely affected by long COVID
4. had healthy lifestyles during long COVID

35. The passage reveals that people will probably have a lower risk of long COVID if
__________.
1. they get enough sleep
2. they develop a smoking habit
3. they increase their body weight

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36. Which of the following lifestyle factors is NOT used for data analysis?
1. How often a person smokes
2. How regularly a person exercises
3. How often a person drinks alcohol
4. How regularly a person reads a diet book
37. According to the passage, the results of the study __________.
1. were not useful for public health
2. have not led to a final conclusion
3. have proven that long COVID was deadly
4. confirmed that long COVID never existed
38. Based on the research study, __________.
1. long COVID cannot be prevented by healthy habits
2. hospital stays are not necessary to treat long COVID patients
3. there is no link between long COVID and the length of sleep
4. some lifestyle changes should be made to prevent effects of long COVID

Part IV: Visuals (Items 39 - 44)

Directions: Study the following visuals and choose the best answer
for each question.
Visual 1

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39. The three bar charts compare __________.
1. measures of different types of milk
2. carbon footprints left by milk products
3. the environmental impacts of milk options
4. milk footprints from different types of plant-based milk
40. Which plant-based milk emits the highest amount of greenhouse gas?
1. Rice milk
2. Oat milk
3. Soy milk
4. Almond milk
41. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
1. Soy milk has greater impact on the environment than rice milk.
2. Among plant-based milks, water use is highest for almond and rice milks.
3. Production of dairy milk emits more CO2 than that of oat and soy milk together.
4. Producing one liter of dairy milk uses more land than producing one liter of oat milk.

Visual 2

42. According to the figure, which is NOT a transmission route of microorganisms?

1. Pests
2. Clothing
3. Air currents
4. Physical touch

43. According to the figure, the places in which germs live, grow, and reproduce include all of
the following EXCEPT __________.
1. water
2. people
3. animals
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44. Which of the following is NOT provided in the figure?
1. Where germs live
2. How germs spread
3. When germs are born
4. How germs get into the body

Part V: General Articles (Items 45 - 60)

Directions: read the provided articles and select the most suitable
answer for each question.
Article 1
(1) Cultural differences affect the way companies in different countries do business. For
instance, when as an applicant for a job appears uneasy during an interview, Western
potential employers tend to see that the interviewee as unsuitable for stressful jobs. However,
in an Eastern firm, the interviewers are likely to see that the uneasiness is due to a stressful
situation and is not related to the character of the applicant. Also, North American
businesspeople usually expect a trustworthy person to respond to their question immediately,
and they would feel mistrust if there is any delay in responding. Japanese businesspeople, on
the other hand, tend to have a favorable view towards a person who takes time to ponder
before giving a reply.
(2) Attitudes towards contracts can also vary according to cultures. After a contract has
been signed, Western businesspeople normally regard it as an agreement set in stone,
whereas their Eastern counterparts such as the Japanese, are likely to take a more flexible
view so that they are ready to renegotiate if circumstances change in order to maintain a
long-term relationship.
(3) In the East, consensus and harmony are very important values; therefore, Western
businesspeople sometimes perceive Japanese managers as indecisive or incompetent since
they continually consult their team and are usually unwilling to challenge decisions made by
others. There is an example from a Scottish executive who was put in charge of a Japanese
company by the parent company in the U.K. Because he came from a Western culture, he was
accustomed to debate, discussion, and disagreement before arriving at decisions. In the
Japanese firm, he found it very frustrating when his senior managers were reluctant to
disagree with one another.
(4) Meetings in Western companies have formal agendas that set the order in which
items are discussed, and each item is expected to be resolved before proceeding to the next.
The Japanese. however, may prefer a more flexible approach enabling them to get a better
overview. To Western businesspeople, meetings in Japan may appear unstructured and
chaotic, but Japanese managers are quite used to such ambiguity.
(5) Different negotiation styles can also be seen between Western and Eastern cultures.
Western businesspeople try to achieve the most beneficial outcomes for themselves, while
their Japanese counterparts expect that harmony will lead to the resolution of details. Such
differences can lead to bad feelings in negotiations.
(6) Research has revealed fundamental cultural differences between Eastern and.
Western companies. Psychologists have explained that Eastern and Western cultures can
differ significantly in terms of perception, logic, and how they see the world around them.
Whereas Westerners focus more on detail, Easterners tend to look at things on a whole. Thus,
companies have to take cultural differences into consideration as they plan to enter foreign

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foreign cultural norms and values are similar, it might be easier for international business, but
if there are large differences between the two cultures, major difficulties are likely to occur
due to misunderstanding and conflict.
45. What is the main idea of the passage?
1. Cultural differences are increasing as a result of miscommunication.
2. Cultural differences significantly impact business practices and perceptions in various
aspects
3. Western and Eastern cultures will become similar due to globalization
4. Western and Eastern cultures mainly differ in terms of negotiation styles.
46. According to the first paragraph, how a job applicant appears during an interview
__________.
1. is usually considered negative
2. may be interpreted differently
3. shows his or her attitude towards the job
4. can reveal his or her previous work experience
47. Which of the following statements is true about Japanese businesspeople?
1. There is a tendency among some individuals to believe that a signed contract can be
altered or modified.
2. There is a prevailing tendency among individuals to prioritize benefits over harmony in
a negotiation.
3. They would expect that an individual gives a quick reply to a question.
4. They would expect that there are debates and discussions in every meeting.
48. The phrase “set in stone” (in paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to __________.
1. peculiar
2. different
3. unsuitable
4. unchangeable
49. When Japanese managers seem unwilling to disagree with others, they __________.
1. can make Western businesspeople feel more confident
2. can make other Japanese businesspeople feel very angry
3. may be considered incapable by Western businesspeople
4. may be considered insincere by other Japanese businesspeople

50. In a meeting, Japanese businesspeople do NOT tend to __________.

1. follow an agenda strictly
2. communicate ambiguously
3. get an overview of the issues
4. discuss a solution to a problem
51. What is the main organizational pattern of the above passage?
1. Fact-opinion
2. Specific-general
3. Problem-solution
4. Comparison-contrast

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52. We can conclude from the last paragraph that those interested in doing international
business __________.
1. can reduce problems about cultural differences
2. can carry out more research on cultural differences
3. should consider cultural differences very carefully
4. should enter a foreign market with no cultural differences

Article 2
Are your cats having fun or fighting? Here are some ways to tell
Are your cats play fighting or fighting for real?
(1) It turns out that certain behaviors in domestic cats could be telltale signs that an
interaction is friendly, aggressive or something in between, researchers report January 26 in
Scientific Reports.
(2) “It is a question we hear a lot from cat owners,” says cat behavior expert Mikel
Delgado of Feline Minds, a cat behavior consulting company in Sacramento, Calif., who was
not involved in the study. “So I was excited to see that researchers are taking on this topic.”
(3) Scientists have studied cats’ social relationships - both with other cats and humans -
but it can be tricky to tell whether two cats are playing or fighting, says veterinarian and cat
behavior researcher Noema Gajdoš - Kmecová of the University of Veterinary Medicine and
Pharmacy in Košice, Slovakia.
(4) Sometimes cat owners miss the signs of a tense relationship because they think
their pets are just playing, which can lead to stress and illness in the animals, she says. Other
times, owners rehome their cats after incorrectly assuming their pets are fighting.
(5) To assess and categorize interactions, Gajdoš-Kmecová and colleagues watched
about 100 videos of different cats interacting in pairs. After viewing around one-third of the
videos, Gajdoš- Kmecová identified six types of behaviors, including wrestling and staying
still. She then watched all of the videos and noted how often each cat exhibited one of the
specified behaviors, and for how long. By running statistical analyses on the behaviors, she
pinpointed three types of interactions between the cat pairs: playful, aggressive and
intermediate.
(6) To confirm the outcome, other members of the team also watched the videos and
classified each interaction between felines.
(7) Some clear connections emerged. Quietly wrestling, for instance suggested
playtime, whereas chasing and vocalizations, like growling, hissing or gurgling, implied
aggressive encounters.
(8) Intermediate interactions had elements of both playful and aggressive encounters,
but especially included prolonged activity of one cat toward the other such as pouncing on or
grooming its fellow feline. These in - between encounters could hint that one cat wants to
keep playing while the other doesn’t, with the more playful cat gently nudging to see if its
partner wants to continue, the authors say.
(9) This work provides initial insights into cat interactions, Gajdoš- Kmecová says, but
it’s just the start. In the future, she plans to study more subtle behaviors, like ear twitches and
tail swishes. Both Gajdoš-Kmecová and Delgado also stress that one contentious encounter
doesn’t necessarily signal a cat-astrophic relationship.
(10) “This is not just about one interaction,” Gajdoš-Kmecová says. Owners “really
should look into the different, multiple interactions in multiple periods of life of the cats and
then put it into context.
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1. how cats’ manners are evaluated
2. how cats interact with other cats and people
3. how owners determine cats’ social relationships
4. how certain behaviors hint at how your cat feels about another cat
54. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
1. Determining whether cats are in a good or bad mood is challenging or impossible.
2. Cats do not adjust or modify their behaviors based on different circumstances.
3. A more playful cat employs a strategy to assess whether its partner is also in a playful
mood
4. A significant number of cat owners lack understanding of cats' interactional behaviors
and the corresponding emotions they may express.
55. The research study was published in __________.
1. a pet lover magazine
2. a California newspaper
3. a journal titled ‘Scientific Reports’
4. the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy Reports
56. The phrase ‘the specified behaviors’ (in paragraph 5) refers to _________
1. wrestling and staying still
2. playful, aggressive and intermediate interactions
3. types of behaviors emerging from all of the videos
4. six types of behaviors identified from approximately 33 videos
57. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
1. Mikel Delgado is part of the Slovak research team.
2. The researchers studied group behaviors of pet cats.
3. Cat wrestling does not always indicate negative relationships.
4. Cats use sounds to show their friendliness and playful moods.

58. The phrases ‘ear twitches’ and ‘tail swishes’ (in paragraph 9) are provided to __________.
1. demonstrate that cats’ interactional behaviors are unique
2. show the relationship between cats’ behaviors and feelings
3. compare cats’ playful behaviors with cats’ aggressive behaviors
4. exemplify important behaviors that will be studied in future research.
59. All of the following can be caused by the owners’ misinterpretation of the cat behaviors
EXCEPT __________.
1. cats’ stress
2. cats’ sickness
3. owners finding new homes for cats
4. a tense relationship between owners and cats
60. It is suggested that to get to know cats’ behaviors better, owners should do all of the
following EXCEPT __________.
1. focus more on one specific type of interaction
2. pay attention to their cats’ different interactions
3. observe cats during different periods of their life
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Section III: Writing (Items 61 - 80)

Part I: Text Completion (Items 61 - 75)
Direction: Choose the best answers to complete the following passages.
Passage 1
Bullying is defined by aggressive behavior that is intentional and involves an imbalance of
power or strength. It is a common form of ___(61)___ which occurs repeatedly over time
particularly in unstructured school settings, such as hallways and playground during recess.
Bullying has been part of school, and even workplaces, for years and can be ___(62)___. More
recently, though, technology and social media have created a new venue for bullying that
___(63)___ its reach. Cyberbullying is bullying that happens online and via cell phones.
Websites like YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat allow kids to send hurtful, ongoing messages
to ___(64)___ children 24 hours a day. Some sites, such as Instagram, allow messages to
___(65)___ anonymously.

61. 1. youth violent

2. young violently
3. youth violence
4. young violence

62. 1. physic, verb, or relation

2. physic, verbal. or relational
3. physical, verb, or relation
4. physical, verbal, or relational

63. 1. expand
2. expanding
3. is expanded
4. has expanded

64. 1. other
2. others
3. another
4. the other

65. 1. leave
2. be left
3. leaving
4. being left

Passage 2

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___(67)___ many psychologists, women tend to be highly expressive, so it is not uncommon to
see them wave their hands. draw their bodies in by keeping their legs crossed and their arms
and legs close to each other. In contrast, men ___(68)___ and do not show emotion. Another
major area of difference is that women usually ask more questions than men. Men normally
ask questions for a single purpose only to collect information. Women, on the other hand, ask
questions ___(69)___ but also to show interest in ___(70)___ and to strengthen the relationship.

66. 1. why
2. what
3. when
4. which

67. 1. Owing to
2. Contrary to
3. According to
4. In addition to

68. 1. look calmer

2. look calmly
3. are looking calmer
4. are looking calmly

69. 1. to not gather information only

2. not only to gather information
3. only not to gather information
4. gather to not only information

70. 1. what is the other person say

2. what the other person says
3. what does the other person say
4. what do the other person says
Passage 3
With the exams approaching, students are not just indulging in last-minute cramming and
borrowing notes, they’re also turning to rituals and superstitions to help them pass the exams
___(71)___. It ___(72)___ that student superstition is tied to anxiety and tends to be readily
communicated by the young mind. Examination seasons can ___(73)___ a host of strange
behaviors amongst them. Students would start to avoid any cracks in the gym floor, cut hair
short to let the knowledge flow freely, or grow hair long to keep the knowledge in, while
others would focus ___(74)___ eating certain food during exams for success. However,
indulging in activities of superstition can ___(75)___ their study since students may experience
some mental conditions, lack concentration, and fail their exams.
71. 1. behind red flags
2. out of the blue
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4. with flying colors

72. 1. has established

2. has establishing
3. has been established
4. has been establishing

73. 1. put on
2. bring out
3. hold back
4. throw away

74. 1. in
2. on
3. with
4. at

75. 1. negative affect

2. negatively effect
3. negatively affect
4. negative effect

Part II: Paragraph Organization (Items 76 - 80)

Direction: Choose the best answer to rearrange the following statements into a logical
paragraph.
76. A. Scientific research on nonverbal communication and behavior began with the
1872 publication of Charles Darwin’s The Expression of the Emotions in Man and
Animals.
B. These nonverbal communication types are facial expressions, gestures,
loudness or tone of voice, body language, personal space, eye gaze, touch,
appearance, and artifacts.
C. While these signals can be so subtle that we are not consciously aware of
them, research has identified nine types of nonverbal communication.
D. Since that time, abundant research has been conducted regarding the types,
effects, and expressions of unspoken communication and behavior.
1. A-C-B-D
2. A-D-C-B
3. C-B-A-D
4. C-A-D-B
77. A. Governments try to control the market in such goods through a system of
rationing at legal prices to ensure a fair share for everyone.

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considered unpatriotic.
C. However, often a system develops in which people sell to those who are willing to
pay to get more than their share.
D. During a war, shortages of essential goods tend to make these goods very
expensive.
1. A-B-D-C
2. A-C-B-D
3. D-A-C-B
4. D-B-A-C

78. A. Color preferences also exert an influence on the objects people choose to
purchase, the clothes they wear, and the way they adorn their environments.
B. More scientific research is thus needed to gain a better understanding of color
psychology.
C. Color can play an important role in conveying information, creating certain moods,
and even influencing the decisions people make.
D. While color can have an influence on people’s feelings and actions, these effects are
subject to personal, cultural, and situational factors.
1. C-A-D-B
2. C-B-A-D
3. D-A-C-B
4. D-C-B-A
79. A. This simplicity makes English easily usable and understood even with a very
limited knowledge of its grammar.
B. The refinement of the English language through centuries of use by diverse peoples
has made it one of the least grammatically complex languages in use today.
C. To illustrate. broken English is incorrect. but when spoken to someone who
understands English, its meaning is not lost.
D. Language generally evolves from the complex to the simple.
1. B-D-C-A
2. B-C-A-D
3. D-C-B-A
4. D-B-A-C
80. A. The life span of some animals has been increased in this way.
B. Many scientists are interested in trying to slow down the deterioration that comes
with age or in abolishing entirely old age as we know it.
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or on slightly chilled water beds in order to achieve longer life.
D. One thing that has been tried is lowering the body temperature.
1. B-A-C-D
2. B-D-A-C
3. C-A-D-B
4. C-B-A-D

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