As soon as James started working, he realized that his decision had not been a good one.

A. Since James did not like his new job, he began looking for a better one. 

B. No sooner had James begun his new job than he knew his decision was wrong. 

C. Had James not begun his new job, he would have gone looking for a better one.

Don’t take it as read that you’ll be promoted in your job, other colleagues stand a good chance, too.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 

I don't have a smartphone. I can't keep up with my classmates on the online learning course.

A. I wish I have a smartphone so that I can keep up with my classmates on the online learning course.

B. If I have a smartphone, I can keep up with my classmates on the online learning course.

C. Unless I have a smartphone, I can't keep up with my classmates on the online learning course.

The main cause of the strike was the management’s refusal to give further consideration to the question of pay differences.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges from 24 to 25.

The train arrived at the station. Shortly after that the passengers rushed towards it.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions from 22 to 23.

To many children, playing computer games is a form of ______ .

John will start doing homework ______ .

Write a paragraph (of approximately 150 words) about the following topic:

Do you prefer to study at a university abroad or in your country? Explain your choice.

29. RITE

30. DELIGHT

31. QUESTION

32. HISTORY

I could hear voices but I couldn’t ______ what they were saying.

They ______ the floor when their mother came home.

What can be inferred about the saola captive breeding program?

A. It has never been successful. 

B. It was successful only once.

C. It hasn't been carried out yet. 

The businessman inspected the contract carefully before signing it.

What does the word "fueling" in paragraph 4 mean? 

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? 

A. It is hard to observe saolas in nature. 

B. Saolas are valuable to poachers. 

C. Many saolas' deaths are caused by the poachers' traps. 

What is the passage mainly about? 

A. A study on a mysterious animal 

B. An endangered species 

C. Extinction caused by loss of habitat 

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase 'we're like' in paragraph 4?

A. We like each other.                                               

B. We look similar. 

At Christmas, what did Eliza and her family have for breakfast? 

A. Roast ham                                                             

B. Spicy food