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(1) Last week, Shelly went to see a horror movie. It was about a strange
( ) that was half shark and half man.
1 creature 2 mineral 3 package 4 instrument

(2) After high school, Ted joined the ( ) so that he could serve his
country. He felt proud when he put on his army uniform for the first time.
1 affair 2 emergency 3 container 4 military

(3) Reika’s dream is to work for a famous French restaurant in Tokyo. She is
trying to ( ) this by going to a cooking school.
1 decrease 2 unite 3 overwhelm 4 accomplish

(4) Arthur was going to sell his café. However, he ( ) his decision
because he started to get more customers after a new college opened nearby.
1 abused 2 secured 3 reversed 4 stimulated

(5) Frank did not have ( ) time to write his report, so he asked his boss
if he could have a few more days to finish it.
1 possible 2 delicate 3 financial 4 sufficient

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(6) There was a fire at a restaurant in Brigston City yesterday. No one was hurt,
but the building was ( ) damaged. The owners will have to build a new
one.
1 mentally 2 intelligently 3 annually 4 severely

(7) Beth was invited to a wedding party last week. She did not want to go by
herself, so she asked her friend Jeremy to ( ) her.
1 restrict 2 distribute 3 accompany 4 promote

(8) The SOL­5 rocket will leave Earth tomorrow. The astronauts’ ( ) is
to repair a weather satellite.
1 foundation 2 impression 3 definition 4 mission

(9) In chemistry class, the students added a small amount of acid to water. Then,
they used this ( ) to carry out an experiment.
1 mixture 2 climate 3 entry 4 moment

( 10 ) It was raining very hard in the morning, so the government had to wait to
( ) the rocket into space.
1 elect 2 impact 3 sweep 4 launch

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( 11 ) During history class, Aiden noticed that Risa did not have her notebook. He
( ) some paper from his notebook and gave it to her so that she could
take notes.
1 tore off 2 relied on
3 answered back 4 broke out

( 12 ) Derek ( ) winning his company’s golf tournament. However, he

played a bad shot on the last hole, and he ended up finishing second.
1 came close to 2 made fun of
3 took pride in 4 found fault with

( 13 ) Mr. Griffith warned his students that they would get extra homework if they
kept talking in class. He ( ) with his threat because they would not be
quiet.
1 followed through 2 went over
3 got through 4 turned over

( 14 ) A : Guess who I just ( ). Do you remember Gina from college?

B : Oh, yes. I met her the other day, too. It seems she works in the same
building as us.
1 hoped for 2 ran into 3 looked over 4 complied with

( 15 ) Since changing jobs, Neil has been much more ( ) his work­life
balance. He is enjoying his new position, but he is also glad that he can spend
more time with his family and friends.
1 separate from 2 content with
3 based on 4 equal to

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( 16 ) A : Mom, is it OK if I invite a couple of friends to the barbecue on Saturday?

B:( ). There should be more than enough for everyone to eat and
drink.
1 In any case 2 At any rate
3 By all means 4 On the whole

( 17 ) Alison hates it when her baby brother goes into her room. He always
( ) with her things, and she has to clean up afterward.
1 makes an effort 2 makes a mess
3 takes a chance 4 takes a rest

( 18 ) After getting the first prize in the presentation competition, Kevin said in his
speech that ( ) for his wife’s help, he never would have won.
1 with 2 but 3 along 4 over

( 19 ) Sean has an important meeting early tomorrow morning, so he ( )

better not stay up late tonight.
1 may 2 would 3 had 4 should

( 20 ) A : Nicky, you’re graduating from high school next year. It’s time you
( ) thinking about which university you want to go to.
B : You’re right, Dad, but I still don’t know what I want to be in the future.
1 started 2 will start 3 starting 4 to start

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A B (21) (26)
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( ) 1 2 3 4

An Answer in a Teacup
As in many other countries, people in India are concerned about the problem
of plastic waste. After all, the country produces 5.6 billion kilograms of it every
year. The system for managing plastic waste needs improvement because a lot of
plastic ends up as trash on land and in waterways such as the Ganges River. In
response, the Indian government planned to introduce a ban on plastic items that
could only be used once. ( 21 ), though, the government was forced to
change its plans because of the condition of the economy and worries about an
increase in unemployment.
Nevertheless, there is one kind of situation where the use of plastic has come
to an end. All 7,000 railway stations in India have replaced plastic teacups with
brown clay teacups called kulhads. Long before plastic cups were used in India,
people enjoyed drinking tea in these traditional cups. The minister for railways in
India ordered railway stations to ( 22 ) kulhads. By doing so, he hopes the
country will take an important step toward ending plastic waste.
There are several reasons why kulhads are better than plastic teacups. First,
after they have been thrown away, they soon break down into substances that do
not harm the environment. Second, the clay that kulhads are made from actually
improves the flavor of the tea. Finally, using kulhads ( 23 ). Plastic cups are
made with machines, but kulhads are made by hand. The Indian government
estimates that hundreds of thousands of people will get extra work because of this
change.

( 21 ) 1 In the end 2 Moreover 3 For one thing 4 Overall

( 22 ) 1 provide trash cans for 2 use less plastic in

3 only sell tea in 4 charge more for

( 23 ) 1 will create jobs 2 costs less money

3 is better for people’s health 4 is just the beginning

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B

More than Just a Pretty Bird

Parrots are smart and sometimes very colorful birds. They are popular as pets
and can often be seen in zoos. Unfortunately, about one­third of parrot species in
the wild are in danger of dying out. Examples include hyacinth macaws and
Lear’s macaws. Each year, some of these birds are caught and sold illegally as
pets. ( 24 ), many are dying because the forests where they live are being
cleared to create farmland and to get wood. This has reduced the size of the areas
in which they can build nests and collect food.
A study published in the journal Diversity revealed that hyacinth macaws and
Lear’s macaws play an important role in the forests. Researchers studying these
parrots in Brazil and Bolivia found that they spread the seeds of 18 kinds of trees.
They observed the birds taking fruits and nuts from trees and carrying them over
long distances. The birds do this so that they can eat the fruits and nuts later.
However, they ( 25 ). When this happens in areas cleared by humans, the
seeds inside the fruits and nuts grow into trees, helping the forests to recover.
Today, conservation groups are working hard to protect hyacinth macaws and
Lear’s macaws. One difficulty is that these parrots ( 26 ). An important
reason for this is that their eggs are often eaten by other birds. To prevent this,
macaw eggs are sometimes removed from their nests by scientists and replaced
with chicken eggs. The scientists keep the eggs safe. After the macaw chicks
come out of their eggs, they are returned to their parents.

( 24 ) 1 On the contrary 2 Under this

3 What is worse 4 Like before

( 25 ) 1 often go back for more 2 sometimes drop them

3 also eat leaves and flowers 4 bring them to their nests

( 26 ) 1 do not build nests 2 are not easy to catch

3 have poor hearing 4 lose many babies

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A B C (27) (38)
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From: Noel Lander [email protected]

To: Gary Stein [email protected]
Date: June 5
Subject: Your order

Dear Mr. Stein,

Thank you for placing an order by telephone with Jenna Marks of our sales
department this morning. The order was for 500 medium-sized black paper cups
with your café’s name and logo printed on them. According to Jenna’s notes on the
order, you need these cups to be delivered to you by Saturday.
I am sorry to say that we do not have any medium-sized black coffee cups at this
time. What is more, the machine that makes our coffee cups is currently not
working. The part that is broken was sent for repair the other day, but it will not be
returned to our factory until Friday. Because of this, I am writing to you to suggest
some alternatives.
If you really need black cups, then we have them in small and large sizes. However,
I guess that size is more important than color for you. We have medium-sized coffee
cups in white, and we could print your logo on these instead. We also have
medium-sized cups in brown. We are really sorry about this problem. Please let us
know which of these options is best, and we’ll send you an additional 50 cups for
free. Our delivery company says we will need to send the order by Wednesday so
that it arrives by Saturday. Please let me know your decision as soon as you can.
Sincerely,
Noel Lander
Customer Support
Coffee Shop Supplies

( 27 ) This morning, Jenna Marks

1 wrote down the wrong name on Mr. Stein’s order.
2 gave a customer the wrong delivery date.
3 contacted the sales department by telephone.
4 took an order for cups for Mr. Stein’s café.

( 28 ) According to Noel Lander, what is the problem with the order?

1 His company does not have the cups that Mr. Stein wants.
2 His company’s machine cannot print Mr. Stein’s logo.
3 The cups cannot be delivered to Mr. Stein until Friday.
4 The cups were lost by the delivery company the other day.

( 29 ) What does Noel Lander suggest to Mr. Stein?

1 Ordering more than 50 cups next time.
2 Using cups that are white or brown.
3 Offering his customers free coffee.
4 Buying his cups from another company.

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B

Tweed
Tweed is the name given to a type of thick cloth that was first developed by farmers
in Scotland and Ireland. Long pieces of wool are dyed different colors and then put
together to make a cloth with a pattern. The weather in Scotland and Ireland is often cold
and wet, so this warm, waterproof material was very popular with the farmers as they
worked in the fields.
Tweed did not become well known outside farming communities until the 19th
century. At that time, wealthy English people were buying large areas of land in
Scotland. These were known as estates, and they were used by their owners for hunting
and fishing. Hunters became interested in tweed because it is mainly brown, green, or
gray, so wild animals find it difficult to see people wearing clothes made of the material.
The wealthy English owners began having patterns of tweed made for their estates. After
Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, had a unique pattern made for the people on a
royal estate in Scotland, the cloth became famous throughout the United Kingdom.
Clothes made from tweed became standard items for wealthy people to wear in the
countryside. Men would wear blue or black suits when doing business in towns and
cities, and tweed suits when they went to relax on their estates. Ordinary people began to
imitate them by wearing tweed for outdoor hobbies such as playing golf or cycling. The
fashion for wearing tweed also spread to the United States and the rest of Europe, and
tweed became even more popular in the 20th century when various famous fashion
designers used it for their clothes.
Tweed remained fashionable for many years, though by the start of the 21st century,
its popularity had dropped. However, tweed is now starting to become popular once
more. One reason for this is that it does little harm to the environment. In addition to
being made from natural wool, it is strong enough to last for a very long time, so people
do not often need to buy new clothes. Indeed, some wealthy people in the United
Kingdom still wear their grandparents’ tweed suits.

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( 30 ) Tweed was popular with farmers in Scotland and Ireland because

1 it helped keep them warm and dry while they were outside.
2 it helped them to make some money in their free time.
3 it allowed them to use any extra wool they produced.
4 it allowed them to teach their culture to younger people.

( 31 ) How did Prince Albert help to make tweed well­known?

1 He often went hunting on land owned by farmers in Scotland.
2 He bought an estate in Scotland where there was a tweed factory.
3 He was seen wearing it while traveling in Scotland.
4 He ordered a special tweed pattern for an estate in Scotland.

( 32 ) Ordinary people wore tweed when they were

1 doing business in towns and cities.
2 visiting the United States and Europe.
3 trying to show that they were farmers.
4 enjoying leisure activities outside.

( 33 ) What is one reason that tweed does little harm to the environment?
1 It does not release harmful smoke when it is burned.
2 It does not become dirty easily and needs little washing.
3 It is tough enough for people to wear it for many years.
4 It is made by hand in small factories run by families.

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C

Clues from the Distant Past

Humans who lived before the development of farming left many stone objects
behind. These objects are usually parts of tools or weapons, and they show us how these
people obtained their food. However, less is known about other parts of their culture. The
other source of information we have from this period is paintings on the walls inside
caves. These are mostly hunting scenes, so while they show that early humans lived in
groups, they do not show that early humans participated in other social activities, such as
religious ceremonies.
The lack of evidence led many historians to believe that religions did not develop
until humans started to build farms and live in villages. A recent discovery, though,
suggests that religious beliefs may have existed before this time. The Shigir Idol is a tall
wooden statue that has faces and symbols carved into it. Experts say that it is very likely
that these symbols express religious beliefs about the gods they worshipped.
The Shigir Idol was actually found in Russia in 1890. For a long time, people did
not know how old it was, but analysis of the wood in the last few years has revealed that
it was made around 12,500 years ago long before humans in the area began farming.
The statue was made in several pieces so that it could be taken down and set up again in
a different place as the humans who owned it moved around. Unfortunately, some pieces
were lost during the early 20th century and only drawings of them remain.
At some point in history, the Shigir Idol fell into a kind of mud that kept it safe for
thousands of years. The conditions in which it was found are very rare. Indeed, no other
wooden statues of a similar age have been discovered. Judging from the quality of the
Shigir Idol, early humans were skilled at making things from wood. However, few
wooden items have survived. Despite this, the Shigir Idol has shown historians that early
humans had more advanced cultures than people once thought and that they probably also
had religions.

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( 34 ) What can be learned from the stone objects left behind by early humans?
1 Whether or not they lived in caves.
2 How they were able to get things to eat.
3 Where their groups originally came from.
4 Which kinds of animals they used to hunt.

( 35 ) The Shigir Idol is a wooden statue that

1 has the faces of famous historical leaders carved into it.
2 may show that early humans believed in the existence of gods.
3 is a symbol of the importance of farming to early humans.
4 was probably at the center of one of the first human villages.

( 36 ) What is one thing that has been recently discovered about the Shigir Idol?
1 The humans who owned it made drawings that show how to set it up.
2 Some of the pieces that make up the statue have never been found.
3 The statue can be put together in a number of different ways.
4 It was made by people who had not yet begun growing their own food.

( 37 ) Why is the discovery of the Shigir Idol likely to be a unique event?

1 Because the kind of mud in the area where it was found makes digging
difficult.
2 Because early humans often destroyed the religious statues made by other
groups.
3 Because few early people had the skills to make something like the Shigir
Idol.
4 Because wood survives for thousands of years only in very special
conditions.

( 38 ) Which of the following statements is true?

1 The Shigir Idol shows there was cultural exchange between groups of
early humans.
2 Paintings in caves show early humans participating in religious
ceremonies.
3 Historians have believed for a long time that humans have always had
religions.
4 The age of the Shigir Idol was a mystery for many years after it was
discovered.

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TOPIC
POINTS

TOPIC TOPIC
TOPIC

TOPIC
Some people say that it is necessary for people to go to important
historical sites in order to understand history better. Do you agree with
this opinion?

POINTS
Experience
Motivation
Technology

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Listening Test

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No. 1 1 When the last train is.

2 How to get to City Station.
3 Whether he can change rooms.
4 What room his clients are in.

No. 2 1 Playing sports with friends.

2 Driving with his mother.
3 Riding his bicycle.
4 Talking to Cathy.

No. 3 1 She took her cat to a hospital.

2 She ran all the way to work this morning.
3 She got up early to clean her kitchen.
4 She had to look for her cat last night.

No. 4 1 He gave his old one to a friend in class.

2 He lost his old one at the aquarium.
3 He needed a bigger one for art class.
4 He wanted one with a different picture on it.

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No. 5 1 By cleaning her room.

2 By buying more tissues.
3 By talking to the building manager.
4 By asking her friend for help.

No. 6 1 A chair that will match her desk.

2 A new desk for her room.
3 A wooden shelf for her books.
4 Metal furniture for her room.

No. 7 1 Delivering the mail.

2 Checking his mailbox.
3 Picking up his new license.
4 Getting a package.

No. 8 1 The time of the wedding has been changed.

2 The wedding plans are not finished yet.
3 The honeymoon was not enjoyable.
4 The honeymoon plans were made six weeks ago.

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Listening Test

No. 9 1 She is taking a class.

2 She has started her own business.
3 She will call the woman.
4 She moved to a different street.

No. 10 1 She will be working late until next month.

2 She will not speak with Mr. Donaldson.
3 She has never made a presentation before.
4 She has almost finished writing a presentation.

No. 11 1 Wait for Lorie to call.

2 Call Lorie again.
3 Eat dinner at home.
4 Go out with his parents.

No. 12 1 It is the last day of the exhibition.

2 It is nearly closing time.
3 Exhibition tickets will sell out soon.
4 The museum shop is having a special sale.

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No. 13 1 She must cook dinner that night.

2 She has to take care of a baby.
3 She is going out with her sister.
4 She will be working late.

No. 14 1 Pay more attention in science class.

2 See Ms. Wilson after school.
3 Work harder in his math class.
4 Try to find a new math tutor.

No. 15 1 Move to Germany.

2 Eat lunch with the man.
3 Find out where the man is going.
4 Have lunch at a good restaurant.

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Listening Test

No. 16 1 She did not feel active anymore.

2 Her foot did not get better.
3 There were too many people there.
4 The instructor there was too strict.

No. 17 1 He will hand in reports on Fridays.

2 He will stop working from home.
3 There will be less time to make reports.
4 The staff meeting will move to Wednesdays.

No. 18 1 They wanted to feed it to animals.

2 They needed something sweet to eat.
3 They could not find enough sausages.
4 They did not want to waste animal parts.

No. 19 1 He broke his smartphone.

2 He got lost at night.
3 He had no place to put up his tent.
4 He could not help his friend.

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No. 20 1 People from Panama named their country after them.

2 They can keep people’s heads warm during winter.
3 Each one takes a long time and special skills to make.
4 There are many colors to choose from.

No. 21 1 By looking for another job.

2 By working less on weekends.
3 By buying less bread.
4 By talking to her manager.

No. 22 1 It would be easier to sell than a car.

2 It would need less space than a car.
3 His wife wanted one to keep in her car.
4 His daughter liked it more than a car.

No. 23 1 By coming to the store early.

2 By introducing a new member.
3 By using the new computers.
4 By buying some coffee.

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Listening Test

No. 24 1 She got advice from a lawyer.

2 She was given a yoga mat by a friend.
3 She has been suffering from stress.
4 She plans to write an article about it.

No. 25 1 The soldiers thought zoot suits used too much material.
2 The military used zoot suits when flying in airplanes.
3 The young men did not want to work in suit stores.
4 The businessmen could no longer wear suits.

No. 26 1 There was an advertisement at her school.

2 A teacher told her about a course.
3 She wanted to experience high school life overseas.
4 Her classmates said it would be fun.

No. 27 1 They trade alcoholic drinks for it.

2 They cut open a part of a tree.
3 They buy it at stores in cities.
4 They mix coconut leaves with water.

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No. 28 1 Join a party in the lobby.

2 Enjoy free food and drinks.
3 Present flowers to dancers.
4 Hear a 20­minute talk about ballet.

No. 29 1 She will paint the walls.

2 She will remove a cabinet.
3 She will move the fridge.
4 She will get a bigger oven.

No. 30 1 The station opened a new platform.

2 Entrance B2 is closed for repairs.
3 A bag has been found by a staff member.
4 The first floor is being cleaned.

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