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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. mood B. flood C. spoon D. moon
Question 2. A. classmate B. pressure C. embarrass D. missing
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. decideB. enjoy C. rebel D. review
Question 4. A. apartment B. loyalty C. resident D. confidence
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. “_____ products did you sell?” - “Maybe 100. I don’t remember.”
A. How many B. How much C. When D. What
Question 6. Some students in my class prefer _____ TV to playing sports.
A. watched B. to watch C. watch D. watching
Question 7. Jack _____ working for the local newspaper 2 months ago.
A. stops B. stopped C. had stoppedD. has stopped
Question 8. The teacher didn’t seem to be happy about our tasks, _____?
A. didn’t they B. did they C. didn’t he D. did he
Question 9. He tried hard, _____ he couldn’t win a gold medal at the Olympics.
A. nor B. because of C. but D. in spite of
Question 10. My favourite item of clothing is the blue T-shirt _____ my mother bought for me.
A. which B. who C. whom D. what
Question 11. My brother’s hobby is _____ old postcards.
A. composing B. including C. taking D. collecting
Question 12. Mr. Harry: “Your pronunciation is getting better now, John.” - John: “_____”
A. Oh, you’re right. B. Thank you. It’s encouraging,
C. Never mind. D. Don’t worry about it!
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.
CALLING ALL MODELS
Think you could be a model? If so, we'd like to meet you!
Working as (13) _____ successful fashion model isn't easy but it is very exciting and could be a great
opportunity. Girls and boys should be over 16 with a minimum (14) _____ of 172 cm and 182 cm
respectively. If you are (15) _____ 16 and do not yet have the required height, we will still be interested in
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meeting you, (16) _____ you must bring a parent.

Question 13. A.  _ B. the C. an D. a
Question 14. A. height B. tall C. peak D. weight
Question 15. A. below B. beneath C. under D. prior to
Question 16. A. so B. and C. nor D. but
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Keeping a journal or using a tracking app on your phone is a great way to get your goals. _____
a. Once these small goals become part of your routine, you can gradually add new goals.
b. For example, limiting eating out to twice a week or incorporating weightlifting into your exercise routine.
c. By doing this, you can monitor your progress and ensure that you stay on track.
A. b-c-a B. c-b-a C. c-a-b D. a-c-b
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. To me, a tracking app is very useful to my life.
B. With these goals, you will meet and make a lot of friends.
C. These small goals are easier to achieve and will eventually lead to meeting your main goal.
D. However, it can cause many troubles for users.
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.
Air-travel is the most modern form of (19) transport and it (20) in the 20th century. Millions of people use
airplanes for a variety of reasons. It is also extremely expensive to (21) air-travel facilities. Some travel for
business, others go on holiday (22) air and others use cargo planes to move their products from country to
country very (23). Some courier companies now have their own fleet of planes ready to carry parcels and
post more efficiently. There are different types of passenger services - some are cheap and provide a 'no-
frills' service which is good for short journeys. Other airlines provide passengers with a luxurious flying
experience. Airports are getting busier and it is evident that (24) passengers and businesses than ever are
using airplanes to get to their destinations.
Question 19. A. main B. private C. public D. personal
Question 20. A. was developed B. is developed
C. developed D. will developed
Question 21. A. take off B. bring up C. set up D. look for
Question 22. A. in B. on C. by D. at
Question 23. A. quick B. quickly C. quicker D. quickness
Question 24. A. more B. less C. fewer D. much
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.
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Question 25. He started learning French six years ago.

A. It is six years since he has learnt French.
B. He has learned French for six years.
C. He hasn’t learnt French for six years.
D. It was six years ago did he start learning French.
Question 26. “Why don’t you meet to discuss how to organise the fair?”
A. He suggested to meeting to discuss how to organise the fair.
B. He suggested that we shouldn’t meet to discuss how to organise the fair.
C. He suggested that we should meet to discuss how to organise the fair.
D. He suggested to meet to discuss how to organise the fair.
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. When / her parents / come / home, / she / study / her room.
A. When her parents came home, she studied in her room.
B. When her parents were coming home, she was studying in her room.
C. When her parents were coming home, she studied in her room.
D. When her parents came home, she was studying in her room.
Question 28. I / sometimes come / see my friend / borrow/book
A. I came sometimes to see my friend and borrow a book.
B. I sometimes will come to see my friend and borrow a book.
C. I sometimes come to see my friend and borrow a book.
D. To see my friend sometimes I come to borrow a book.
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. The shallow water is only for children.

B. Do not dive here.
C. Diving is allowed here, so you should dive into the water.
D. Swimming is not allowed here, so you cannot enter the water.
Question 30. What does the notice say?
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From 1 October.
Please do not enter the pool
before you have used the
shower.
A. The pool is closed on October 1st.
B. You need to wash before you swim.
C. There will be a new shower at the pool.
D. You must dry off before entering the pool.
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.
Around the world, there are some jobs that may seem quite strange and surprising to you.
A. Train pushers
In Japan, the railway system is huge and everyone there uses trains. This makes them overcrowded most of
the time. During rush hour, railway station attendants called 'pushers' or 'oshiya' do the strangest job in the
world - they push passengers into trains. They have to do this because of the large number of commuters
who wish to arrive at their desired locations on time. That's why they must endure the pain of squeezing
themselves inside the train.
B. Cleaners of the world's highest building
Have you ever wondered how the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, is cleaned? It takes a team
of 36 window cleaners a total of three months to clean the s tower's reflective windows. Working from a
height of more than 800 metres, the cleaners face huge challenges especially during bad weather. They must
be the bravest cleaners in the world.
C. Golf balls divers
Every year in the UK, millions of golf balls get lost in the water around golf courses. This gave rise to the
demand for golf ball divers whose job is to dive deep into the lakes ' and ponds around golf courses to find
the lost balls. Most of them are professional scuba divers, but they spend long hours crawling around in mud
and carrying heavy buckets. On average, they find 5,000 balls per lake. After cleaning them, they resell or
recycle the balls. Sounds dangerous, doesn't it?
Question 31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Typical Jobs B. Well-paid Jobs
C. Unusual Jobs D. Low-paid Jobs
Question 32. The word overcrowded in paragraph A is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. packed B. sparse C. empty D. unlimited
Question 33. According to paragraph A, what do ‘oshiya’ do during rush hour?
A. They count the number of commuters.
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B. They endure the pain inside the train.

C. They push passengers into trains.
D. They pay attention to each commuter.
Question 34. The word bravest in paragraph B is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
A. most dangerous B. most scared
C. most courageous D. happinest
Question 35. How long does it take to clean the building Burj Khalifa, in Dubai?
A. 800 days B. three months C. 36 weeks D. 5000 hours
Question 36. All of the following are said about golf ball divers EXCEPT _____.
A. the majority of them are professional scuba divers.
B. they resell or recycle the balls after cleaning them.
C. their job is to find lost golf balls underwater.
D. they earn a lot of money from their job.
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.
I live in a smalltown of Millbrook in the rolling hills of upstate New York. (37) _____. Despite its small size,
Millbrook has a rich history and vibrant cultural scene (38) _____ on its charming Main Street. It is home to
a diverse range of residents, from young families to retirees, and boasts a strong sense of community spirit.
Every year, residents come together for events like the Millbrook Farmers Market and the Millbrook
Literary Festival, (39) _____. In spite of its rural setting, Millbrook is well-connected to nearby cities like
Poughkeepsie and New York City, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful retreat
from urban life. (40) _____.
A. It is a liveable community of just over 1,500 residents
B. Overall, Millbrook is a warm and welcoming community with a strong sense of place and identity
C. which celebrate the town's agricultural heritage and literary tradition
D. with numerous galleries, restaurants, and boutiques
Question 37. __________ Question 38. __________
Question 39. __________ Question 40. __________