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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. These days, most people in Britain and the US do not (1) very formal clothes. But sometimes it is important to wear the right thing. Many British people don't think (2) clothes very much. They just like to be comfortable. When they go out to enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres, cinemas and concerts you can put on (3) you like from elegant suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters. Anything goes, as long as you (4) clean and tidy. But in Britain, as well as in the US, men in offices usually wear suits and ties, and women wear dresses or skirts (not trousers). Doctors, lawyers and business people wear quite formal clothes. And in (5) hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and women wear smart dresses. Question 1: A. sell B. buy C. wear D. know Question 2: A. on B. at C. to D. about Question 3: A. what B. why C. who D. whom Question 4: A. looks B. look C. is looking D. has looked Question 5: A. one B. little C. a D. some Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks. Some years ago, my daughter was studying English at a university on the south coast. One evening, she phoned to (6) me that what she really wanted to do was a travel round the world, (7) she was looking into the possibility of working in another country. She had seen several advertisements in the paper for student teachers of English abroad, and she was interested in one in Italy, (8) she was desperate to visit She decided that this would be a good way to achieve her ambition, so she was writing to apply for the job. The reply (9) a long time to arrive, but eventually she received a letter asking if she would go for an interview in London the following week. She was so excited that she immediately got in touch with the school owner and agree to attend the interview . She was determined that nothing would prevent her (10) doing what she had set out to do. Question 6: A. speak B. say C. tell D. talk Question 7: A. but B. so C. because D. as Question 8: A. that B. where C. when D. which Question 9: A. was B. took C. spent D. passed Question 10: A. from B. about C. in D. of Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits each of the numbered blanks. It was a Monday morning in the office and, as usual, everyone was busy sorting through their mail before starting work. The other staff had (11) that Nicky , one of the computer operators, had been (12) rather miserable recently and they wondered what might have been happened to make her so (13) . Suddenly Nicky accidentally knocked over a cup of coffee. As she was clearing up the mess, the girl sitting next to her happened to glance at Nicky's right hand. There was a large swelling at the wrist. "What on earth have you (14) to yourself? Does it hurt?" asked the girl. " Yes, it does. I think I've injured it using the computer", replied Nicky. " I think you'd better go and let the doctor (15) it", said the girl. " Let's hope there's no permanent damage to your hand" . Question 11: A. regconized B. realized C. noticed D. identified Question 12: A. appearing B. seeming C. pretending D. looking Question 13: A. sick B. bored C. uninterested D. depressed Question 14: A. made B. done C. happened D. brought Question 15: A. check B. inspect C. examine D. investigate Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks. EXAM ADVICE In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work together with a partner. You have to do a (16) task which usually lasts about 3 minutes. One possible task is “problem solving”, which means you have to look at some (17) information and then discuss the problem with your partner. You may be shown photos, drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is (18) that you study them carefully. If necessary, check you know exactly what to do by politely asking the examiner to repeat the instruction or make them clearer. While you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very little and you should ask your partner questions and make (19) if he or she is not saying much. If either of you have any real difficulties, the examiner may decide to step in and help. Normally, however, you will find plenty to say, which helps the assessor to give you a fair mark. This mark depends on your success in doing the task by competing with your partner, which includes taking (20) in giving opinions and replying appropriately, although in the end it may be possible to “agree to disagree”. Question 16: A. lonely B. single C. unique D. once Question 17: A. optical B. visual C. noticeable D. obvious Question 18: A. essential B. needed C. helpful D. successful Question 19: A. speeches B. statements C. ideas D. suggestions Question 20: A. changes B. sides C. turns D. sentences Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks. In European and North American cultures, body language behaviors can be divided into 2 groups: open or closed and forward or backward. Open/closed postures are the easiest to (21) . People are open to messages when they show open hands, face you fully, and have both feet on the ground. This indicates that they are (22) to listen to what you are saying, even if they are disagreeing with you. When people are closed to messages, they have their arms folded or their legs crossed, and they may turn their bodies away. This body language usually means that people are rejecting your message. Forward or backward behavior reveals an active or a passive (23) to what is being said. If people lean forward with their bodies toward you, they are actively engaged in your message. They may be accepting or rejecting it, but their minds are on (24) you are saying. On the other hand, if people lean back in their chairs or look away from you, or perform activities such as drawing or cleaning their eyeglasses, you know that they are either passively taking in your message or that they are ignoring it. In (25) case, they are not very much engaged in the conversation. Question 21: A. indicate B. do C. refer D. recognize Question 22: A. likely B. reluctant C. able D. willing Question 23: A. reaction B. opinion C. behavior D. knowledge Question 24: A. who B. what C. that D. things Question 25: A. other B. both C. either D. another 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 Few people now realize the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate. Many scientists (26) the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world’s temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (27) from the forces of the wind, rain and sun. According to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more severe and causing sea levels all around the world to rise. Environmental groups are putting pressure on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given (28) by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problems at its source. They are in (29) of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power (30) . Some scientists, however, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is to stay. Question 26: A. give B. put C. take D. has Question 27: A. danger B. harm C. risk D. threat Question 28: A. off B. up C. over D. away Question 29: A. request B. suggestion C. belief D. favor Question 30: A. houses B. dumps C. stations D. generation 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. Schools exams are, generally speaking, the first kind of test we take. They find out how much knowledge we have gained. But do they really show how intelligent we are? After all, it isn't a (31) that some people who are very academically successful don't have any common sense? Intelligence is the speed (32) which we can understand and react to new situations and it is usually tested by logic puzzles. Although scientists are now preparing (33) computer technology that will be able to “read” our brains, for the present, tests are still the most popular ways of measuring intelligence. A person's IQ is their intelligence as it is measured by a special test. The most common IQ tests are (34) by Mensa, an organization that was founded in England in 1946. By 1976, it had 1,300 members in Britain. Today there are 44,000 in Britain and 100,000 worldwide, largely in the US. People taking the tests are judged in (35) to an average score of 100, and those who score over 148 are entitled to join Mensa. This works out at 2 percent of the population. Anyone from the age of six can take tests. All the questions are straightforward and most people can answer them if allowed enough time. But that's the problem, the whole point of the test is that they're against the clock. Question 31: A. case B. fact C. circumstance D. truth Question 32: A. on B. to C. in D. at Question 33: A. advanced B. forward C. ahead D. upper Question 34: A. appointed B. commanded C. run D. steered Question 35: A. concerned B. relation C. regard D. association 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. BOOKS Nearly all the discoveries that have been made through the ages can (36) in books. The invention of the book is one of humankind's (37) achievements, the importance of which can not be evaluated . Books are very useful, providing us with both entertainment and information. The production of books began in Ancient Egypt, though not in the form that is accessible to us today.The books read by Romans, (38) , have some similarities to the ones we read now. Until the middle of the 15th century, in Europe, all books were written by hand. They (39) often beautifully illustrated and always rare and expensive. With printing came the possibility of cheap, large publication and distribution of book making (40) more widespread and reliable. Question 36: A. found B. find C. founded D. be found Question 37: A. greatest B. greatly C. great D. greater Question 38: A. Because B. So C. So that D. However Question 39: A. are B. have C. were D. have been Question 40: A. known B. know C. knowledge D. knowledgeable Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the energy to get out of bed (41) for school? According to a new report, today's generation of children are in danger of getting so (42) sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (43) . Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (44) teenagers require nine or ten hours. According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (45) anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less than their parents did at their age. Question 41: A. about time B. at time C. in time D. behind time Question 42: A. few B. much C. little D. less Question 43: A. risk B. threat C. jeopardy D. danger Question 44: A. whereas B. or C. so D. because Question 45: A. brings B. makes C. puts D. gets Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits each of the numbered blanks. HOW TO AVOID MISCOMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE As a small-business owner, you can avoid many problems simply by improving communication in your office. By clarifying everyone's expectations and roles, you'll help to (46) greater trust and increase productivity among employees. Here are a few tips for doing so. Practice active listening. The art of active listening includes (47) close attention to what another person is saying, then paraphrasing what you've heard and repeating it back. Concentrate (48) the conversation at hand and avoid unwanted interruptions (cell phone calls, others walking into your office, etc.). Take note of how your own experience and values may color your perception. Pay attention to non-verbal cues. We don't communicate with words alone. Every conversation comes with a host of non-verbal cues - facial expressions, body language, etc. - that may (49) contradict what we're saying. Before addressing a staff member or (50) a project conference, think carefully about your tone of voice, how you make eye contact, and what your body is "saying." Be consistent throughout. Be clear and to the point. Don't cloud instructions or requests with irrelevant details, such as problems with past projects or issues with long-departed personnel. State what you need and what you expect. Ask, "Does anyone have any questions?" Demonstrate that you prefer questions up-front as opposed to misinterpretation later on. Question 46: A. set up B. establish C. create D. build Question 47: A. showing B. paying C. using D. spending Question 48: A. for B. to C. on D. in Question 49: A. intentional B. unintentional C. intentionally D. unintentionally Question 50: A. to lead B. being led C. leading D. lead Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits each of the numbered blanks. To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (51) joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend maybe someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (32) with. There are all sorts of things that can (53) about this special relationship. It maybe the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. (54) , it really takes you years to get to know someone well enough to consider your best friend. To the (55) of us, this is someone we trust completely and who understans us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets. Question 51: A. have B. share C. give D. spend Question 52: A. up B. through C. on D. in Question 53: A. provide B. bring C. cause D. result Question 54: A. Therefore B. In addition C. However D. Yet Question 55: A. majority B. majorially C. majorial D. major Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children with an (56) of their own abilities and the self-confidence to use their abilities. One approach recognised by many (57) as promoting these qualities is the Montessori method, first practised by Maria Montessori of Italy in the early 1900s. Nancy McCormick Rambusch is credited with (58) the method in the United States, where today there are over 400 Montessori schools. The method helps children learn for themselves by (59) them with instructional materials and tasks that facilitate acts of discovery and manipulation. Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn (60) to do everyday tasks without adult assistance. Other benefits include improvement in language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art. Question 56: A. awareness B. attitude C. attention D. knowledge Question 57: A. researcher B. teacher C. tutors D. experts Question 58: A. popular B. popularity C. popularize D. popularizing Question 59: A. giving B. instructing C. sending D. providing Question 60: A. how B. what C. that D. which Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. Air pollution occurs when wastes dirty the air. People produce most of the (61) that cause air pollution. Such wastes can be in the form of gases or particles of solid or liquid matter. These substances result chiefly from burning (62) to power motor vehicles and to heat buildings. Industrial processes and the (63) of garbage also contribute to air pollution. Natural pollutants (impurities) include dust, pollen, soil particles, and naturally occurring gases. The rapid growth of population and industry and the increasing use of automobiles and airplanes have made air pollution a (64) problem. The air we breathe has become so filled with pollutants that it can cause (65) problems. Polluted air also harms plants, animals, building materials, and fabrics. In addition, it causes damage by altering the earth’s atmosphere. Question 61: A. nature B. wastes C. papers D. products Question 62: A. garbage B. coal C. plastics D. fuel Question 63: A. planting B. burning C. using D. making Question 64: A. good B. poison C. wonderful D. serious Question 65: A. pollution B. health C. preserving D. dirty Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits each of the numbered blanks. ABROAD WITH US The company study abroad was originally founded in 1991 for students who wished to study French in France. Its success led to the establishment of other schools around the world. Learning the language in the country in which it is spoken is, of course, a (66) more effective and faster process than studying in your own country. It is also an opportunities to mix with local habitants and (67) a greater and deeper (68) of the people whose language you are studying. This makes the whole experience much more enjoyable. You may wish to attend an Italian language and a cooking course in Italy or combine a Portuguese course with a sport. You should look at all the possibilities and (69) the best choice. In order to choose the (70) course and location for you, we suggest you contact us to discuss your particular requirements. From the information you give us, we can make some recommendation. Question 66: A. lots B. so C. very D. far Question 67: A. acquire B. require C. enquire D. inquire Question 68: A. knowledge B. knowledgeable C. knowledgeably D. know Question 69: A. do B. take C. get D. make Question 70: A. exact B. right C. precise D. fit Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks. Global warming is the current increase in temperature of the Earth’s surface (both land and water) as well as its atmosphere. Average temperature around the world have risen by 0.75°C (1.4°F) (71) the last 100 years. About two thirds of this increase has occured since 1975 in the past, when the Earth experienced increases in temperature it was the result of natural causes, but today it is being caused by accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere produced by human(72) . The natural greenhouse effect maintains the Earth’s temperature at a safe level making it (73) for humans and many other life forms to exist. However, since The Industrial Revolution what benefits human has significantly enhanced the greenhouse effect (74) the Earth’s average temperature to rise by almost 1°C. This is creating the global warming (75) we see today Question 71: A. of B. over C. with D. by Question 72: A. behaviors B. relationships C. actions D. activities Question 73: A. likely B. liable C. possible D. able Question 74: A. causing B. making C. made D. caused Question 75: A. what B. which C. who D. where Mark the letter a, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the best option for each numbered gap to complete the following passage Many thousands of children have . (76)..in their homes. As a result, some children died. The most common accidents are with fire and hot water. Small children often ..(77)... pots of boiling water on the stove. The pots fall over and the hot water falls on the children and burns them. Some children like to play with fire. They enjoy striking matches or throwing things on a fire to make it burn brightly. If a fire gets too big, it gets out of control. Then the house...(78) fire. It is very dangerous to play with matches. When a child strikes a match, the flame soon burns near his fingers. Then he.(79) the match on the floor. Many houses catch fire in this way. Some kinds of clothing burn very.(80) Many children have been badly burned because they have stood too near a fire and their clothing has suddenly caught fire. Question 76: A. died B. fallen C. accidents D. fainted Question 77: A. reach B. touch C. hold D. approach Question 78: A. catches B. burns C. singes D. makes Question 79: A. throws B. disposed C. puts D. drops Question 80: A. easily B. quickly C. violently D. both A & B Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks. Volunteering is generally considered an (81) activity and is intended to promote goodness or improve human quality of life. In return, it produces a feeling of self-worth and respect, rather than money. To volunteer simply means to be motivated and give your time or energy to work forwards an undertaking or cause you are interested in. Volunteering (82) individuals the chance to explore avenues that would not usually be open to them. This experience enables an exchange of culture and social contact between volunteers and those who benefit. When children volunteer, they often find themselves in a position where responsibility is required. They gain (83) when they know they’ve made a real contribution to a project. Research shows those who volunteer just one hour a week are 50 percent less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol, smoke cigarettes or engage in destructive behaviour. (84) my humble opinion, voluntary work needs to be integrated into the school curriculum.We need to motivate young people and make sure we create a culture or social activism where we insist that people help their community to empower others, (85) themselves. Question 81: A. uncommon B. uncertain C. unpopular D. unselfish. Question 82: A. gives B. shows C. helps D. makes. Question 83: A. self-reliance B. self-esteem C. self-confidence D. self-discipline. Question 84: A. On B. By C. For D. In. Question 85: A. as much as B. as well as C. as long as D. as good as Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to in the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy, (86) historically revolves around extended trade. Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan, Singapore is one (87) The Four Asian Tigers. The economy depends heavily on exports , refining, imported goods, especially in manufacturing. Manufacturing constituted 26 (88) of Singapore's GDP in 2005. The manufacturing industry is well-diversified into electronics, petroleum refining, chemicals, (89) engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing. In 2006. Singapore produced about 10 percent of the world’s foundry water output. Singapore is the busiest port in the world in terms of tonnage shipped. Singapore is the world's fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre after London, New York City (90) Tokyo. Question 86: A. who B. whom C. why D. which Question 87: A. of B. in C. for D. at Question 88: A. percentage B. persuasion C. perception D. percent Question 89: A. machine B. mechanical C. mechanically D. mechanic Question 90: A. and B. but C. or D. so Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks Swim, Cycle, and Run For athletes who like to (91) a variety of endurance sports in a single race, triathlons are a great fit. These competitions (92) running, cycling, and swimming into one race, and they take place one after the other in a single continuous timed race. Athletes who participate must be in top physical form and have the skills needed to complete each portion of the race. Training for triathlons means the athletes have to become proficient not only in the sport required in each stage, but they also have to become familiar with what (93) from one to the other does to their bodies. Many inexperienced triathletes are