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- 1. Multiple Choice
Odd-one-out
Individual sound
brought
drought
sought
fought
- 2. Multiple Choice
odd-one-out
Individual sound
thyme
marathon
throne
thoughtful
- 3. Multiple Choice
Odd-one-out
Word stress
bother
disturb
possess
provide
- 4. Multiple Choice
Odd-one-out
Word stress
generosity
supervisory
sophisticated
spontaneity
- 5. Multiple Choice
I'd love to have lived in the old days, when people _______ to market by horse and carriage.
would travel
have been travelling
got used to travelling
had been travelling
- 6. Multiple Choice
I'll give you the phone numbeer of my hotel so that you can reach mee if anything happens. ______ anything happen, I want you to look after my children.
Can
Might
Will
Should
- 7. Multiple Choice
We were just talking about her when, at the precise _______, she walked in.
time
period
stage
moment
- 8. Multiple Choice
The government is trying to divert ______ away from the economy
attendance
attendant
attention
attentiveness
- 9. Multiple Choice
Language is so ______ woven into human experience that it is scarcely possible to imagine life without it.
tightly
loosely
rigidly
stiffly
- 10. Multiple Choice
______ I'd like to help you out, I'm afraid I just haven't got any spare money at the moment.
Much as
Try as
Even
Despite
- 11. Multiple Choice
The commitee plans to ______ again in about six months
conduct
condense
contest
convene
- 12. Multiple Choice
Attempts must be made to ______ the barriers of fear and hostility which divide the two communitites.
set up
break down
get off
pass over
- 13. Multiple Choice
She has written good essays before, but this one is ______.
substandard
underprepared
abnormal
subordinate
- 14. Multiple Choice
Descriptive analysis of language merely reflects ______ used without concern for the social prestige of these structures.
how grammar structures are
how grammar structures is
which is grammar structures
it is how grammar structures
- 15. Multiple Choice
My father still seems optimistic ______ many difficulties he has to overcome.
though
whatever
despite
but
- 16. Multiple Choice
I can't believe how much John ______ his father. They look and act exactly the same.
looks for
takes after
approves of
stands by
- 17. Multiple Choice
Research has shown that students, especially those in high schools and universities, can learn ______ they do from instructors and textbooks.
so many that
as much as
as many as
so much that
- 18. Multiple Choice
When students work effectively in a ______ group, they can improve their achievement and satisfaction with their own study.
support
supporting
supportive
supportable
- 19. Multiple Choice
CLOSET meaning
Mayan culture and its artifacts illustrate the many mysteries surrounding the progression of the human race.
monument
civilization
construction
excavation
- 20. Multiple Choice
CLOSET meaning
All the conditions seemed optimal: the congenial company, the wonderful weather, the historic venue
hospitable
difficult
advanced
complex
- 21. Multiple Choice
OPPOSITE meaning
I need everybody's help. The wedding is tomorrow and we haven't even started with the decorations yet. We have no time to lose.
remember what time it is
have some extra time
have to start right now
must do everything quickly.
- 22. Multiple Choice
OPPOSITE meaning
The combination of rain and greasy surfaces made driving conditions treacherous
dangerous
serious
poor
favorable
- 23. Multiple Choice
A: "I enjoy listening to pop music"
B: " ______"
So did I
I don't
I'm, too
Neither do I
- 24. Multiple Choice
A: "Is there anything I can do for you?"
B: " ______"
OK, your time, please
Yes, you're welcome
Sure, go ahead, please
Not now. Thanks anyway.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Part that needs correction
Abundant rainfall or irrigation is necessary during the early grow period of coffee, but dry conditions during ripening produce beans with the best flavor.
is
grow
ripening
best
- 26. Multiple Choice
Part that needs correct
Endemic diseases are diseases that habitual infect only those persons living within certain geographical limits.
habitual
only
persons living
within certain
- 27. Multiple Choice
Part that needs correction
The top layer of the ocean stores as much heat as does all the gases in the atmosphere.
top layer
as much
does
atmosphere
- 28. Multiple Choice
CLOSET meaning to:
Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
We almost missed the train.
We left too late to catch the train.
We left very early and so we caught the train.
As the train was late we had no trouble catching it.
- 29. Multiple Choice
CLOSET meaning to:
James usually likes to live alone, but this quarter he has a roommate.
James usually has a roommate.
James only has a quarter
James dislikes to live alone
James has a roommate now.
- 30. Multiple Choice
CLOSET meaning to:
I am finding it quite hard to get a grips with my new role at school.
At my new school I have to play a difficult part, and I am finding it hard.
I think it is hard to get in touch with other students at my new school
It is difficult for me to understand and cope with my new position at school.
I am finding it hard to finish my role at my new school successfully.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Combine sentences.
I met the workers. Reporters interviewed them last week.
I met the workers who interviewed reporters last week.
I met the workers because the reporters interviewed them last week.
I met the workers who were interviewed by reporters last week.
I met the reporters who interviewed workers last week.
- 32. Multiple Choice
Combine sentences.
No one but the expert was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled the original.
No one, like the expert, was able to realize that the painting was a fake because it greatly resembled the original.
The expert was the only person able to realize that the painting was a fake because it greatly resembled the original.
No one was able to realize that the expert's painting was an imitation as it was identical to the original.
Anyone including the expert was able to realize that the painting was an imitation though it greatly resembled the original.
- 33. Multiple Choice
From question 33-37, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 67-68
expense
expenditure
waste
wasting
- 34. Multiple Choice
From question 33-37, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 67-68
in
on
at
from
- 35. Multiple Choice
From question 33-37, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 67-68
that
which
where
when
- 36. Multiple Choice
From question 33-37, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 67-68
A
The
Some
Certain
- 37. Multiple Choice
From question 33-37, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 67-68
even though
even if
as if
as though
- 38. Multiple Choice
From question 38 - 42, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
What is the passage mainly about?
The strong friendship between the UK and the US
The close relationship between Britain and the US
A special relationship the UK developed during the World Wars
A special influence the US had on the UK during the World Wars
- 39. Multiple Choice
From question 38 - 42, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
The phrase "come forward" in paragraph 2 mostly means...
be willing to help
be reluctant to help
be able to help
be eager to help
- 40. Multiple Choice
From question 38 - 42, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
countries
people
political interests
British ancestors
- 41. Multiple Choice
From question 38 - 42, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the special relationship between Britain and the US
The people of the two countries are very similar.
Many American have British ancestors.
British Prime Minister and the US President are close friends.
Many Anglo-American businesses are operating in the two countries.
- 42. Multiple Choice
From question 38 - 42, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
Britain and the US are close to each other NOT because of their ________
foreign policies
political interests
power
language
- 43. Multiple Choice
From question 43 - 50, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 69-70
The passage is mainly about....
reasons companies aren't taking care of employees as they once did
ways in which international companies have caused a loss of jobs
reasons employees change jobs more frequently than they did in the past
the contrast between employers of the past and employers nowadays.
- 44. Multiple Choice
From questions 43-50, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
How has globalization affected employment?
Companies may relocate and cut jobs.
Employees in Western Europe are at a disadvantage.
Companies are not interested in keeping employees.
Employees may refuse to move to a different country.
- 45. Multiple Choice
From questions 43-50, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
What is one reason employees might keep their current jobs nowadays?
They are worried when the company is not successful.
They are happy and satisfied with their work.
They want a higher salary and more benefits.
Their employers provide bad working conditions
- 46. Multiple Choice
From questions 43-50, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
The word "they" in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
workers in the past
fellow employees
working conditions
people today
- 47. Multiple Choice
From questions 43-50, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT _____
some international companies may decide to move their offices to new places
sometimes higher efficiency comes from cutting unncessary jobs
some travel agents have been affected because of new technologies
employees have no right to follow their dream of getting an excellent job
- 48. Multiple Choice
From questions 43-50, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
Which of the following is NOT part of most people's dream job?
emotional rewards
lots of money
a long commute
challenging work
- 49. Multiple Choice
From questions 43-50, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
The phrase "closes its doors" in the last sentence probaly means_______
stops a working day
dismisses its workers
stops doing business
shuts all its doors
- 50. Multiple Choice
From questions 43-50, refer to "Bo De LTDH", page. 68.
It can be understood from the passage that, nowadays, ____
employees leave their jobs more because they can't have a good relationship with other co-workers.
employees are actually as happy with their jobs as their fathers and grandfathers were with theirs
clothing factories, post offices and telephone companies are the only places using automation
employees sometimes falsely think they have learned all they can learn from their present jobs.
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