TEST 1

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. dear B. near C. bear D. fear
Question 2: A. enough B. plough C. rough D. tough
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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. advice B. justice C. circus D. product
Question 4: A. recipe B. candidate C. instrument D. commitment
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: When we see Mr. Minh tomorrow, I ____ him of that.
A. will remind B. remind C. have reminded D. reminded
Question 6: Mary had to look after her younger brother when her parents are on business, _____?
A. hadn’t she B. didn’t she C. had she D. did she
Question 7: He is not ____ tall as his father.
A. the B. as C. than D. more
Question 8: It’s no good ____ to him, he never answers letters.
A. write B. being written C. writing D. to write
Question 9: The child was ____ by a lorry in the main street.
A. run out B. knocked up C. run across D. knocked down
Read the following advertisement/school 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.

Camford Museum
The exhibition here is based (10) ____ large models showing how living creatures use
their amazing skills in the wild. Dress up like (11) ____ jungle creature to discover how
they deal with a (12) _____ environment. Or help build a model of a giraffe – and even get
one from the shop to take away!

Question 10: A. in B. around C. at D. behind

Question 11: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 12: A. changer B. changing C. changed D. change

School Announcement
School Assembly
There will be a school assembly in the (13) _____ on Monday, January 22nd at 9:00 AM.
The assembly will cover important topics for the upcoming semester.
Science Fair
Our annual Science Fair will (14) _____ on Friday, February 16th. Students are
encouraged to start preparing their projects.
Health and Safety
As always, we remind everyone to follow health and safety guidelines. (14) _____ you are
ill, contact your class monitor or your homeroom teacher immediately.

Question 13: A. auditorium B. classroom C. gymnasium D. stadium

Question 14: A. hold B. have held C. be held D. be holding
Question 15: A. Should B. Were C. Had D. If

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16: a. The weather was perfect for a day at the beach.”
b. We packed our bags with sandwiches, fruits, and cold drinks.”
c. As the sun set, we packed up our things and headed home, tired but happy.”
d. We spent the day building sandcastles, playing beach volleyball, and swimming in the sea.
e. It was a day well spent with family.
A. a - b - d - c - e B. b - a - d - e - c C. a - b - c - d - e D. b - a - c - d - e
Question 17: a. I hope this letter finds you in good health.”
b. We are planning a family reunion next month and would love for you to join.
c. Please let us know if you can make it.
d. It’s been too long since we last caught up.
e. The reunion will be at our usual spot by the lake.
f. Looking forward to your positive response.
A. a - b - e - d - c - f B. a - d - b - e - c - f C. a - b - d - e - c - f D. a - d - b - c - e - f
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
As education systems are diversifying and expanding, the creation of new jobs and opportunities are
changing the way individuals make their career choices. Career guidance, a counselling program that helps
students choose the right career path based on their educational and professional choices, can be of great
assistance when it comes to this important decision. (18) ______, career plays an increasingly significant role in
each individual's life. With numerous courses, certifications, colleges, and job opportunities on hand, choosing
the right career path could become intimidating for students. Hence, career counsellors can step in (19) _____.
Furthermore, career counselling also assists students in gaining insight into essential requirements of
undergraduate institutions that provide education and training for their future careers. (20) _______ students are
guided to explore various career options and the educational requirements needed to pursue those options, they
can develop viable strategies to meet those demands. Thus, students are more likely to (21)______.
Besides, career counselling is the professional assistance that must be provided by educational
institutions. (22) ______ students tend to rely on their family and friends, leading to choices where they end up
in careers that they do not see a successful future in. As a consequence, the importance of career guidance and
counselling in schools must not be ruled out.
To recap, with such changes in modern education in place, though career planning has become more
complex and confusing, (23)______.
Question 18: A .Naturally B. Principally C. Noticeably D. Positively
Question 19: A. to sort out on students' behalf the most appropriate career options available
B. to undertake rational and unbiased assessments backed up by good expertise
C. to make students feel impelled to opt for the best-fit career matches on offer
D. to offer their own expertise enlightening the right career route to each student
Question 20: A. Until B. In case C. Once D. If only
Question 21: A. face unexpected challenges during their academic journey
B. be assigned majors irrelevant to their future occupations
C. navigate potential challenges in their future studies
D. be admitted to study majors suitable for their future occupations
Question 22: A. While career counsellors provide future trends and prospects of different jobs
B. Where formal sources of career-related guidance are not easily accessible
C. Though chances of getting someone whose thoughts are aligned are quite small
D. If schools raise awareness and gain understanding of career counselling
Question 23: A. career consultancy empowers students in making the right career choices early on in their
lives
B. numerous students fall prey to career confusion, finding themselves not reaching their
potential

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 C. career counselling might be needed to clear the confusion and distractions coming along the
way
D. counselees may feel at ease to discuss the issues bothering them in career counselling sessions
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
Why is culture important and how does it answer the question “What is cultural identity?”? Culture is
the underlying foundation of traditions and beliefs that help a person relate to the world around then. It is the
basis for any superstitions they may have. It is the aversion to (24) _____types of meat, or which days you can
work on. Culture gives us a (25) _____ starting point when beginning to search for our roots.
Knowing (26) _____ a person comes from will help to define how they look at their family obligations
as well as how they celebrate important milestones in life. As a person has given up their cultural identity, they
no longer can identify themselves with the things that were (27) _____ the most important things in their lives.
They lose direction. As time (28) _____ by and they continue to forget about their past and their natural
traditions, their identity becomes less and less pronounced.
(Adapted from [Link] cultural-identity)
Question 24: A. especial B. special C. specific D. typical
Question 25: A. definitive B. definite C. definition D. definitively
Question 26: A. by which B. how C. when D. where
Question 27: A. at once B. once C. one time D. for once
Question 28: A. goes B. flies C. passes D. walks
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 questions
People used to know more or less how their children would live. Now things are changing so quickly
that they don’t even know what their own lives will be like in a few years’ time. What follows is not science
fiction. It is how experts see the future. You are daydreaming behind the steering wheel; is it too dangerous?
No! That’s no problem because you have it on automatic pilot, and with its hi-tech computers and cameras, your
car “know” how to get you home safe and sound.
What is for lunch? In the old days you used to stop off to buy a hamburger or a pizza. Now you use your
diagnostic machine to find out which foods your body needs. If your body needs more vegetables and less fat,
your food-preparation machine makes you a salad.
After lunch, you go down the hall to your home office. Here you have everything you need to do your
work. Thanks to your information screen and your latest generation computer, you needn’t go to the office any
more. The information screen shows an urgent message from a co-worker in Brazil. You can instantly send back
a reply to him and go on to deal with other matters.
Question 29: The passage mainly discuss about .
A. the pace of life in the future B. food that people will eat in the future
C. what the life is like in the future D. the role of the computer in future life
Question 30: According to the passage, people in the future ____.
A. usually have daydreams while driving B. will have a balanced diet for their meals
C. won’t need to work for living D. will be much lazier
Question 31: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ____.
A. the future B. the car C. the steering wheel D. automatic pilot
Question 32: With the help of high technology, you can .
A. work at home without going to the office B. have everything you need to do your work
C. work and travel quickly D. deal with a lot of matters at the same time
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT true about life in the future?
A. There’s no need to concentrate much when driving
B. Eating is a problem because food contains too much fat
C. Getting information is a matter of just a few seconds
D. Contacts between people are almost instant
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 questions

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 Certain birds are, more often than not, considered bad luck, or even a sign of impending death. For
example, all over the world, both crows and ravens have some connection to war and death. In early times,
crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war, or be signs of the gods’ approaching arrival. This
idea later changed. Crows in particular were thought to be harbingers of ill fortune or, in some cases, guides to
the afterlife. Woe be it to the person who saw a single crow or raven flying overhead, for this was most certainly
a portent of death in the near future.
Interestingly, though potentially bad luck for people individually, the raven is considered to be good luck
for the crown of England. So much so, in fact, that a “raven master” is, even today, an actual government
position in London. He takes care of the ravens there and also clips their wings, ensuring that these birds can
never fly far from the seat of the British government. This way, the kingdom will never fall to ill fortune.
Another bird that is thought to play a part in forecasting the fortunes of people is the swallow.
Depending on how and when it is seen, the swallow can be a harbinger of either good or ill fortune. Perhaps
inspired by the swallow's red-brown breast, Christian people initially related the swallow to the death of Jesus
Christ. Thus, people who saw a swallow fly through their house considered it a portent of death. Later, however,
farmers began to consider swallows signs of good fortune. Any barn that has swallows living in it is sure to be
blessed in the following year. Farmers also have to beware of killing a swallow; that would be certain to end
any good luck they might have had.
Though many people think these superstitions are old wives’ tales, there is actually some evidence to
support them. For example, crows and ravens, being scavengers, appear at the aftermath of battles. Thus, large
numbers of crows and ravens could be good indications of war in an area. As well, swallows feed on insects that
can cause infections in cattle. Thus, a farmer who has many swallows in his barn may actually have healthier
animals on his farm. Therefore, the next time you feel inclined to laugh at an old wives’ tale, maybe you had
better find out if there is any truth to it first!
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 3 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen)
Question 34: Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. The crows and their predictions B. The different beliefs in birds
C. Superstitions about birds D. Are birds bad lucks?
Question 35: What does the phrase "this idea" in the first paragraph refer to?
A. Crows and ravens have some connection to war and death.
B. Crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war.
C. Certain birds are often considered bad luck.
D. Crows and ravens were thought to be the sign of the gods' departure.
Question 36: The word "portent" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. augury B. suddenness C. confidence D. conviction
Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the ravens?
A. They are driven away by people all over the world.
B. The ravens are taken care of and videoed in England.
C. The ravens are captured near the seats of the British government.
D. The British realm will be fallen to bad chance if there are no ravens nearby.
Question 38: As mentioned in the passage, the swallow originally was considered as .
A. the death of Jesus Christ B. good luck for farmers
C. crop failure for the farmers D. good blessedness for the following year
Question 39: The word “aftermath” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by
A. happiness B. consequence C. beginning D. completion
Question 40: Which of the following most accurately reflects the author's suggestion in the last paragraph?
A. The old wives' tales are more often used for fun than the truth.
B. Although some superstitions are based on reality, people should not believe in them.
C. People should not make fun of the superstition.
D. Farmers should protect the swallows to prevent bad lucks.

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 TEST 2
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. hate B. save C. cake D. man
Question 2. A. potential B. important C. integral D. benefit
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. maximum B. inflation C. applicant D. character
Question 4. A. struggle B. answer C. confide D. comfort
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. YouTube ____ to become the world most popular video-sharing website since 2005.
A. has grown B. have grown C. grew D.sưugrows
[Link] tầm
Question 6. The old man refused to leave the museum, _______?
A. was he B. didn’t they C. didn’t he D. wasn’t he
Question 7. The movie last night was _________ than I thought it would be.
A. scary B. scarier C. the scariest D. more scary
Question 8. The doctor advised him ___________ more exercise and eat healthily.
A. do B. to do C. doing D. did
Question 9. His son's death was a terrible shock and it took him a long time to__________ it.
A. get round B. come through C. go over D. get over

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Required workaholic male/female youngsters, graduate with minimum two years ___(10)____ experience in
Marketing, Office administration, Team lead, Content developing etc. for ___(11)_____ posts for a new branch
office in Noida. Age below 30 years. Should have ___(12)____ good command over English. Salary as per
qualification and experience. Walk in with your resume from 22nd November to 25th November 2020 between
11.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. at Hotel Nalanda.

Contact Mr. Abhay Upadhyay, CEO, Aspire India Pvt. Ltd., Noida.

Ph.: 09878345902.
E-mail id: ceo@aspire [Link]

Question 10. A. of B. at C. in D. with

Question 11. A. various B. variety C. vary D. varies
Question 12. A. a B. an C. the D. no article

NOTICE
Farewell meeting of retired teacher
All the students offer school is hereby informed that Mr. Sanjay Sinha, one of the best teachers in our school is
going to retire from his service life on 6th August 2020. It is a very sad day for all of us that he will not come to
school and teach mathematics. The student’s cultural committee has decided to arrange a farewell meeting to
make him honor on 6th August 2020 at 4:00 PM in our school assembly Hall. So all the students ____(13)____
to participate in this program to make him honored for what he has done for all of us. We have also arranged a
small cultural program in his honor on that day so the students are also requested to ____(14)_____ the names
who are willing to take part in this cultural program in his honor. ___(15)___ you need more details, please
contact the undersigned.
Monali Ray
Secretary

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Cultural Committee
Nabanita Girls’ High School
Question 13. A. are asked B. asks C. asking D. have asked
Question 14. A. submit B. subscribe C. stimulate D. propose
Question 15. A. should B. had C. were D. do
Question 16.
a. On the contrary, schools in the city typically offer lower-quality education and it can be challenging to find
extracurricular activities.
b. Additionally, they are able to play outside without being concerned about their safety as when they are in the
city, where they are kept inside and driven towards using smartphones and computers.
c. As a result, children can learn to protect the environment and live without modern conveniences.
d. Firstly, the countryside allows children to be in touch with nature, taking care of animals and helping
with gardening.
e. Some individuals believe that raising children in the country is an ideal option.
A. a- b- c- d-e B. e- d- c- b- a C. e- d- b- c- a D. e- d- b- c- a
Question 17
a. Dear John, when we look at the positive aspect of social media, we find numerous advantages.
b. Firstly, it is a great device for education.
c. Moreover, live lectures are now possible because of social media, so you can attend a lecture
[Link] sưu tầmhappening in
America while sitting in India.
d. Most importantly, it also provides a great platform for young budding artists to showcase their talent for free.
e. Best wishes.
f. Students can educate themselves on various topics using social media.
A. a- b- f- c- d-e B. a- f- b- e- d- c C. a- f- b- c- d- e D. a- b- c- d- e- f
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.
Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games
for children. Firstly, reading books can help children improve their academic achievements. Children reading
books regularly are likely to have competent literacy skills, _______(18)______ because schools often require
students to comprehend a great deal of knowledge from reading various subjects’ content. Hence, being
competent in literacy skills can provide children with an added advantage ____(19)_____. Children with an
advantage in literacy skills tend to have higher results in school exams, because they not only have wider
knowledge but also better reading and writing skills.
More importantly, reading stories as a way of entertainment is instrumental in cultivating children’s creativity.
In this technological world, when children depend too much on TV and computers in various
life aspects, __________(20) is an undeniably wonderful stress reliever to keep children away from electronic
devices. Besides, reading books encourages children to use ___(21)_____ to comprehend the plots and
characters of these stories, which in turn sharpens their creativity. For illustrations, when immersing into Harry
Potter for relaxation, children have to use their creativity to fantasize and _______(22)____ with the existence
of many fictional characters such as witches, dragons, or monsters.
In conclusion, I once again affirm that engaging in stories from books can bring more benefits for children than
spending time _______(23)____, because children can gain both educational benefits and great joy when
enjoying book stories.
Question 18.
A. which is important for their study C. that is important for their study
B. make it important for their study D. it is important for their study
Question 19.
A. when completing their assignments C. having completed their assignments
B. to completing their assignments D. complete their assignments
Question 20
A. engrossing in books C. to engross in books
B. engross in books D. engrossed in books
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Question 21.
A. their imagination B. his imagination C. her imagination D. its imagination
Question 22
A. understand the magical world C. understanding the magical world
B. understands the magical world D. understood the magical world
Question 23.
A. on TV and video games C. TV and video games
B. to TV and video games D. at TV and video games

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.
Ever since it was first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for the invention of a
machine (24) ______ would do all the necessary jobs around the house. If boring and repetitive factory work
could be (25) ______ by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too?
For a long time the only people who really gave the problem their attention were amateur inventors. And
they came up against a major difficulty. That is, housework is actually very complex. It has never been one job,
it has always been many. A factory robot one task carries out endlessly until it is reprogrammed to do
something else. It doesn’t run the whole factory. A housework robot, on the other hand, has to do ( 26) ______
different types of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope with all the different shapes and positions of
rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs. (27) ______ , there have been some developments recently. Sensors
are available to help the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles. We have the technology to produce the
hardware. All that is missing the software- the programs that will (28) ______ the machine.
(Adapted from Cambridge English Compact Advanced)
Question 24. A. that B. what C. where D. when
Question 25. A. given B. prepared C. managed D. succeeded
Question 26. A. each B. little C. some D. much
Question 27. A. However B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Besides
Question 28. A. perform B. enforce C. work D. operate
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 questions
For many years, scientists have been arguing about global warming. While they don't all agree about what
this might mean for Planet Earth, many think it is going on - and that we can do something about it. We need a
few more years to gather facts before anyone can say for sure. But people need to start now to do things to stop
it.
There are many types of gases in our atmosphere. Some of them absorb the heat from the sun and control
our climate. "Greenhouse gases” are those that hold the heat around the planet's surface. When we increase the
level of these gases, we upset the balance. These extra gases trap even more heat.
Some scientists say global warming has already started to change the environment. The Earth's temperature
has risen one degree Fahrenheit this century. Many scientists believe it could rise from two to eight degrees
Fahrenheit in the next hundred years. This would be the fastest rise in 10,000 years.
Sea levels could rise. Ice sheets could melt and add to the water level. Many places near the coast would be
in danger of flooding. If the climate change is too large and too fast, some plants and animals could really
suffer. They could even die out. Weather could become more violent and extreme. In some places there would
be more forest fires. But in other areas there would be more rain and snow, storms and floods.
(Adapted from [Link]/article/[Link])
Question 29: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Global warming and its negative effects. B. Global warming and forest fires.
C. Global warming and suggested solutions. D. Global warming and its advantages.
Question 30: According to the passage, gases control our climate by _______
A. increasing its level B. absorbing the heat

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 C. changing the environment D. upsetting the balance
Question 31: The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to _______
A. century B. global warming C. temperature D. environment
Question 32: The word "extreme" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______
A. severe B. gentle C. quiet D. peaceful
Question 33: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage!
A. Climate change would cause forest fires everywhere.
B. Scientists have all agreed about global warming.
C. The gases we increase trap even more heat.
D. Scientists say that global warming can never change the environment.
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 questions
Over the last several decades, environmental specialists have proposed various strategies aimed at
slowing down this process of deforestation in developing countries. Many of these proposals are indeed
valuable ideas in that they are realistic attempts to address some of the causes of deforestation, such as farming,
cattle ranching, and commercial logging. All of them rely on government involvement of some kind.
There are three broad categories of solutions: state economic policies, internal agreements, and
international programs. Economic policies generally attempt to limit the activity of small farmers through
government action. Government actions can include the clear proper definition and enforcement of property
rights, meaning that squatting, or illegally setting on land, would be more difficult. Subsidies can be used to
encourage conservation. That is, money may be paid to supplement the income of those farmers who make an
effort to reduce the usual amount of damage to the forest that their farms cause. In addition, taxes can act as a
deterrent to undesirable land use.
An internal agreement may be made between governments and indigenous or native people living in the
moist rainforests and open woodlands of the tropics, where the vast majority of this deforestation is occurring.
Such an agreement would allow people to carry on traditional activities adapted for some economic benefit.
Finally, international agreements usually involve the exchanges of monetary aid in return for
government action to protect its forests. One such plan seeks to help pay a nation’s debt in exchange for
restrictions on certain kinds of activities in rainforests. Instead of selling logging concessions to pay down that
obligation, the government receives money for banning or restricting logging in its forests. There is also the
proposal of a global fund created in order to grant money to countries that choose to protect their environments.
It is clear that something must be done to protect the forests of the world. If the current rate of
deforestation continues, the world’s rainforests will vanish within 100 years, causing numerous adverse effects
on the global climate and eliminating the majority of plant and animal species on the planet.
(Adapted from Mastering skills TOEFL IBT Advanced)
Question 34. The word vanish in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. develop B. flourish C. disappear D. remain
Question 35. The word them in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. proposals B. developing countries C. decades D. the causes of deforestation
Question 36. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The three types of solutions mentioned will save the rainforests.
B. Deforestation is not a very serious problem.
C. State economic policies are more effective than international agreements.
D. Indigenous people in the tropics depend on forestry to make money.
Question 37. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Environmental experts have been concerned about the impact of deforestation.
B. Governments should provide economic incentives for responsible land use.
C. Several plans for minimizing the adverse environmental effects of deforestation.
D. Suggestions for indigenous peoples and governments to modern environmental situations.
Question 38. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Government can offer subsidies to enhance preservation.
B. Internal agreements are likely to help poor countries to pay national debt.

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 C. State economic policies can be one of three broad categories of solutions.
D. All of the proposals count on government participation.
Question 39. The word deterrent in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. incentive B. punishment C. improvement D. hindrance
Question 40. According to paragraph 4, an international agreement is ______.
A. among indigenous groups B. more effective than an internal agreement
C. between countries D. in state economic policies
The end

TEST 3

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. grammar B. damage C. mammal D. drama
Question 2: A. thought B. thumb C. then D. think
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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. reduce B. retail C. repair D. relate
Question 4: A. chemistry B. origin C. employer D. emphasis
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: When her husband was in the army, Mary ____ to him twice a week
A. wrote B. was writing C. was written D. had written
Question 6: He’d better leave a message, ____?
A. didn’t he B. hadn’t he C. had he D. did he
Question 7: Why don’t we go on the coach? It is ____ cheaper than the train.
A. a hit quite B. quite bit C. quite a bit D. a quite bit
Question 8: Why doesn’t he fancy_______with us to the pub?
A. coming B. having come C. to have come D. to come
Question 9: My big brother always _____ for me when my mom yelled at me.
A. stuck up B. blocked up C. hooked up D. stood up
Read the following advertisement/school 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.

The Valley Activity Summer Camp.

While we offer accommodation, many of our students choose the option of living
(10) ____, with local families. Great exam preparation classes, (11) ____ into account
your special needs. We also offer the best climbing walls in England and sports facilities
include a pool and tennis courts. Excursions over the weekends are included in (13) ____
booking fee.

Question 10: A. in B. around C. at D. out

Question 11: A. taken B. taking C. takes D. take
Question 12: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

Dear students,
We are excited to announce that our annual school fair will (13) ____ on Friday, February

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 2nd, 2024. The fair will start at 9:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM.
There will be a variety of games, food (14) ____, and performances for everyone to enjoy.
We encourage all students to participate and make this event a success.
Please note, (15) ____ it rain on February 2nd, the fair will be postponed to the following
Friday, February 9th, 2024.

Question 13: A. be celebrated B. celebrate C. have celebrated D. celebrating

Question 14: A. riots B. supplies C. stalls D. carts
Question 15: A. Should B. Were C. Had D. If
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16: a. “The city was bustling with activity.”
b. “I decided to visit the local museum.”
c. “After a day of exploration, I returned to my hotel, feeling content.”
d. “I started my day with a hearty breakfast at a café near my hotel.”
e. “The museum had a fascinating collection of artifacts.”
A. d - a - b - e - c B. a - d - b - e - c C. d - a - e - b - c D. a - d - e - b - c
Question 17: a. “I hope this letter finds you well.”
b. “I wanted to share some exciting news with you.”
c. “I look forward to hearing from you soon.”
d. “I have been promoted at work!”
e. “It’s been a challenging journey, but I’m thrilled about this new opportunity.”
f. “Please write back when you get a chance.”
A. a - d - e - b - f - c B. a - b - e - d - f - c C. a - d - b - e - f - c D. a - b - d - e - f - c

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
Tourism, the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for
not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, and other purposes, is a major source of income for
many countries. (18) _____, tourism plays a crucial role in the economy of many regions. With numerous
tourist destinations, attractions, and experiences, planning a trip could become overwhelming for individuals.
Hence, travel advisors can step in (19) _____.
Moreover, understanding tourism also helps individuals appreciate the diversity and richness of different
cultures and natural beauty. (20) ______ individuals are guided to explore various tourist destinations and the
experiences they offer, they can develop strategies to make the most of their trips. Thus, individuals are more
likely to (21) _____.
In addition, providing information about tourism is the professional service that must be provided by
travel agencies. (22) ______ individuals often rely on online reviews, leading to a limited understanding of the
destination. As a result, the importance of professional travel advice must not be overlooked.
To sum up, with the rapid changes in global travel trends, though planning a trip has become more
complex, (23)______.
Question 18: A. Consequently B. Primarily C. Evidently D. Positively
Question 19: A. to help individuals plan their trips effectively
B. to provide unbiased assessments of different tourist destinations
C. to encourage individuals to visit the most popular tourist spots
D. to use their expertise to guide individuals on their travel journey
Question 20: A. Until B. In case C. Once D. If only
Question 21: A. face challenges in their travel planning
B. be assigned tasks irrelevant to their travel plans
C. navigate potential challenges in their travel

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Question 22: A. Where formal travel advice is not easily accessible
B. While travel advisors provide insights into travel trends
C. Though chances of finding a suitable travel advisor are quite small
D. If travel agencies raise awareness and understanding of tourism
Question 23: A. travel advice empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their trips
B. numerous individuals struggle with travel confusion, finding themselves not reaching their
potential
C. travel advice might be needed to clear the confusion and distractions along the way
D. travelers may feel comfortable discussing their travel challenges with travel advisors
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
Left-handers are the odd ones out. Sure, lefties (24) ______up about 10 percent of the population - but,
frankly, it seems like society has forgotten about them. Just consider all of the righthanded gadgets, awkwardly
designed desks, and cooking tools that fit comfortably only in your right hand. What (25) _____ someone to
become a lefthand? Scientists aren’t exactly sure, but research points to a complex (26) _____ between genes

and environment While no exact set of “leftie genes” have been discovered, people who dominantly use
their left hands do have more left-handed family members. And researchers have found different brain wirings
in righties vs. lefties. But no matter (27) _____ it is that drives someone to use their antipodal paw, science has
also uncovered a particular set of personality traits that left-handed people tend to have. So for all of you lefties,
leftie-loving righties, and ambidextrous folks out there - it’s time to brush up on your left-handed knowledge
and help (28) _____ an end to leftie discrimination once and for all.
Question 24: A. consist B. account C. hold D. make
Question 25: A. causes B. makes C. gets D. does
Question 26: A. collaborate B. collaboration C. collaborating D. collaborated
Question 27: A. which B. who C. what D. that
Question 28: A. put B. bring C. make D. take
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 questions
Mandatory volunteering made many members of Maryland high school class of 1997 rumble with
indignation. They didn’t like a new requirement that made them take part in the school’s community service
program.
Future seniors, however, probably won't be as resistant now that the program has been broken in. Some,
like John Maloney, already have completed their required hours of approved community service. The Bowie
High School sophomore earned his hours in eighth grade by volunteering two nights a week at the Larkin-Chase
Nursing and Restorative Center in Bowie. He played shuffleboard, cards, and other games with the senior
citizens. He also helped plan parties for them and visited their rooms to keep them company. That experience
inspired him to continue volunteering in the community.
John, 15, is not finished volunteering. Once a week he videotapes animals at the Prince George County
animal shelter in Forestville. His footage is shown on the Bowie public access television channel in hopes of
finding homes for the animals. "Volunteering is better than just sitting around," says John, "and I like animals; I
don't want to see them put to sleep. "
He's not the only volunteer in his family. His sister, Melissa, an eighth grader, has completed her hours
also volunteering at Larkin-Chase. "It is a good idea to have kids go out into the community, but it's frustrating
to have to write essays about the work," she said. "It makes you feel like you're doing it for the requirement and
not for yourself." The high school's service learning office, run by Beth Ansley, provides information on
organizations seeking volunteers so that students will have an easier time fulfilling their hours. "It's ridiculous
that people are opposing the requirements," said Amy Rouse, who this summer has worked at the Ronald
McDonald House and has helped to rebuild a church in Clinton. "So many people won't do the service unless
it's mandatory," Rouse said, "but once they start doing it, they'll really like it and hopefully it will become a part
of their lives - like it has become a part of mine."

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Question 29: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Advantages of mandatory volunteering programs for students
B. An obligatory volunteer program at high school in Maryland
C. Students of 1997’s attitudes towards obligatory volunteering
D. Volunteering at a variety of organizations in Maryland in USA
Question 30: What is the word “footage” in paragraph 3 closest in meaning to?
A. video B. animal C. volunteer D. footwear
Question 31: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to ____.
A. doing obligatory volunteer work B. writing essays on their volunteer work
C. helping out the community D. completing a mandatory requirement
Question 32: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about Melissa?
A. She volunteers to help out at Larkin-Chase because it makes her feel good.
B. She no longer volunteers at Larkin-Chase as she hates writing essays.
C. She helps out at Larkin-Chase because it is a requirement of her course.
D. She doesn’t like to volunteer there unless she is forced to do so by the school.
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Students can work for a variety of different organizations.
B. Students are required to perform community service jobs.
C. Many high school students enjoy their volunteer work.
D. Students with difficulties can choose not to volunteer.

Question 34: Which of the following is NOT true about the Laron syndrome?
A. This syndrome is a health problem for groups of people in Ecuador and Hawaii.
B. It is the result of a genetic condition.
C. People diagnosed with this syndrome are prone to diabetes.
D. Ecuadorians having Laron syndrome are approximately one metre tall.
Question 35: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Secrets of A Long And Healthy Life B. Tips To Increase Life Expectancy
C. How To Live More Than 100 Years? D. Human Lifespan Is Determined by Genetics
Question 36: Who are the wellderly?
A. They are old people with health problems.
B. They are young people with health problems.
C. They are healthy young people.
D. They are healthy old people.
Question 37: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Different factors lead to a healthy old age.
B. More European men live to a healthy old age than women.
C. In the past, more people lived to a healthy old age.
D. We will all live to at least 100 years.
Question 38: According to paragraph 3, _________.
A. scientists have been studying places where only one healthy old person lives
B. scientists have been studying places where there is no healthy old person
C. scientists have been investigating places where most people live to be a hundred
D. scientists have conducted many studies of places where healthy old age is normal
Question 39: The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to_______.
A. scientists B. explanations C. things D. diet and lifestyle
Question 40: The word “scrutinize” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. weigh B. peruse C. inspect D. discover

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