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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 1. A. fund B. unusual C. volunteer D. muddy
Question 2. A. music B. seaside C. scholar D. season
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 3. A. question B. begin C. finish D. photo
Question 4. A. romantic B. solution C. protective D. elegant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. Henry continues eating chocolate ______ having a toothache.
A. although B. because C. in spite D. despite
Question 6. The book ______ Lucy gave me is interesting.
A. which B. who C. where D. whose
Question 7. An epidemic occurs when an infectious disease spreads ______ to many people.
A. rapid B. rapidness C. rapidly D. rapidity
Question 8. Tom hoped ______ a job offer from this travel agency.
A. received B. to receive C. receiving D. receive
Question 9. If we ______ early in the morning, we can reach the coast before dark.
A. go off B. set off C. take off D. turn off
Question 10. Sorry, I can’t go with you tonight because I have ______ homework to do.
A. a lot of B. lot of C. many D. any
Question 11. Paris, France isfor the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.
A. infamous B. suitable C. well-knownD. attractive
Question 12. June: “I’ve passed the entrance examination to attend my dream high school.”
Jack: “______”
A. Congratulations! B. Sorry about that!
C. My pleasures. D. Good luck!
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
Active Summer activity courses
We (13) ______ for university students to work with children on our activity courses (14) ______ July and
August this summer.
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We need instructors for the following (15) ______: swimming, football, tennis, drama, art, music,
photography
For more information, email Mr. Smith at [email protected]
Please tell us (16) ______ courses you would like to teach.
Question 13. A. have looked B. looked C. are looking D. will look
Question 14. A. for B.by C. in D. with
Question 15. A. actions B. activities C. act D. active
Question 16. A. what B. some C. any D. which
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
My family decided to go on a road trip to the beach. ______
a. We stopped at a scenic lookout point and took some pictures of the beautiful coastline.
b. We packed the car with snacks, drinks, and our swimsuits, excited for a fun-filled day.
c. The drive was long, but we enjoyed singing along to music and playing games to pass the time.
A. a-b-c B. b-a-c C. c-b-a D. c-a-b
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. They finally arrived at the beach and immediately ran into the cool water, eager to swim and play.
B. The drive was a bit tiring, but it was worth it for the beautiful scenery and the fun we had at the beach.
C. We saw some interesting towns and villages along the way, and even stopped at a local farmers market
for some fresh produce.
D. We made sure to pack a picnic basket filled with delicious sandwiches and snacks for lunch on the beach.
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 19 to 24.
By using computers people can do things (19) ______ than by using other means. Computers can do any
calculations more rapidly than a skilled mathematician. (20) ______ a computer is programmed properly, it
can work accurately. When we look back on the history of computer science, we can see the great (21)
______ between the old computers and the modern ones. The old computers work much slower than the
modern ones. We can use the new generation of computers conveniently because of their small size and (22)
______ applied programs (23) ______ are widely used all over the world. We can get any sorts of
information (24) ______ the Internet. These are the reasons why computers appear not only at offices but
also at homes.
Question 19. A. fastly B. faster C. more fastly D. fastest
Question 20. A. Although B. After C. Because D. So
Question 21. A. different B. difference C. differences D. differently
Question 22. A. many B. much C. a D. any
Question 23. A. which B. who C. where D. when
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Question 24. A. into B. from C. of D. to

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. He played volleyball with his friends, then he went home.
A. After he had played volleyball with his friends, he went home.
B. He went home before he played volleyball with his friends.
C. Before he had gone home, he played volleyball with his friends.
D. After he had gone home, he played volleyball with his friends.
Question 26. Finish your assignment before class. Otherwise, the teacher will punish you.
A. If you finish your assignment, the teacher will punish you.
B. If you don’t finish your assignment, the teacher will punish you.
C. If you don’t finish your assignment, the teacher won’t punish you.
D. If you finished your assignment, the teacher would punish you.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given
cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. The tree / decorate / coloured balls / already.
A. The tree decorates with coloured balls already.
B. The tree has been decorated with coloured balls already.
C. The tree was decorate with coloured balls already.
D. The tree have been decorated with coloured balls already.
Question 28. The woman / live / next door / donate / thousands of dollars / local charities / every year.
A. The woman who lives next door donates thousands of dollars to local charities every year.
B. The woman lives next door donates thousands of dollars to local charities every year.
C. The woman who lives next door donating thousands of dollars to local charities every year.
D. The woman which lives next door donates thousands of dollars to local charities every year.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?

A. Be cautious as elderly people may be crossing the road.

B. There are two old people here.
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C. Be careless as elderly people may be crossing the road.

D. They are wearing traditional clothing.
Question 30. What does the notice say?

REMINDER
The library will be closed
for maintenance on
Saturday.
Please return all books by
Friday
A. The library will be open all week.
B. Books must be returned by Friday.
C. You can return books on Saturday.
D. The library is closed only on Sundays.
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 following questions from 31 to 36.
Steve Jobs, a genius in the world of technology, was born in 1955 and adopted by a working-class family.
He dropped out of college, taking a leap into the unknown, where he found his passion for technology and
creativity. '
In 1976, Jobs met Steve Wozniak, and together they founded Apple, a company that would revolutionise the
computer industry with cutting-edge innovations. Apple's Macintosh computer and the iconic iPhone are
testaments to Jobs' commitment to cutting-edge design and user-friendly technology.
Apart from his work at Apple, Jobs also played a significant role in the success of ' Pixar Animation Studios,
where he contributed to the creation of the first computer- animated film, Toy Story. Despite facing
setbacks, such as being diagnosed with cancer, Jobs continued to lead Apple until his passing away in 2011.
His legacy lives on through the products and innovations that have shaped the way people live and work in
the digital age.
Question 31. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Steve Jobs’ academic achievements B. Steve Jobs’ life and achievements
C. Steve Jobs’ rare disease D. Steve Jobs’ first company
Question 32. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT stated about Steve Jobs?
A. He was adopted by a working-class family.
B. He found a passion for technology from childhood.
C. He didn’t finish his college education.
D. He’s a genius in the world of technology.
Question 33. The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
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A. cutting-edge innovations B. Apple’s Macintosh computer and iPhone

C. Jobs and Steve Wozniak D. design and technology
Question 34. The word "setbacks" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. difficulties B. advantages C. results D. influences
Question 35. Which of the following is true about Steve Jobs?
A. He contributed to the success of Pixar Animation Studios.
B. He established Apple without the help of Steve Wozniak.
C. He didn’t lead Apple when he was diagnosed with cancer.
D. His ambition was to shape the way people lived and worked
Question 36. The word "genius" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
A. a person who is mentally unusual
B. a person who has rare natural ability or skill
C. a person who work very hard to succeed
D. a person who have an impact on others
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A,
B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 37 to 40.
There are differences in terms of food habits between past and present lifestyles.
People used to grow food like fruits, vegetables, and cereal. (37) ______. They always had fresh food. Their
diet contained a lot of vegetables and fruits. They were, therefore, healthier and didn't need much extra
exercise because their daily work kept their bodies running. (38) ______, especially those related to their
digestive system.
At present, technology has turned agriculture into mass production. Pesticides are used to assure fruitful
crops. People keep their food in the fridge for some days or weeks before using it. Ready-made food at
markets uses preservatives to keep it longer. People eat more spicy fried food. (39) ______. Although many
people find it convenient, (40) ______. As a result, people now are less healthy and suffer from more
diseases.
A. it leads to many health conditions
B. They had few diseases
C. They raised fish in ponds and livestock on farms
D. Fast food is another major factor in modern food habits
Question 37. __________ Question 38. __________
Question 39. __________ Question 40. __________