There are several different kinds of faults in reading which are usually more exaggerated with foreign learners.

A. overemphasized

B. undertaken

C. overestimated

D. understated

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate students’ progress.

A. stop

B. extinguish

C. continue

D. organize

He resembles his brother in appearance very much, which makes his friends unable to recognize.

A. names after

B. calls after

C. looks after

D. takes after

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The way the care-taker treated those little children was deplorable. She must be punished for what she did.

A. respectable

B. unacceptable

C. mischievous

D. satisfactory

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.

A. standstill

B. answer

C. postpone

D. teammate

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.

A. enthusiast

B. preferential

C. participant

D. particular

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

A. emotions

B. resurrects

C. stops

D. speaks

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

A. coach

B. goal

C. poach

D. broaden

________ a few minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.

A. If you hadn't arrived

B. If you arrived

C. Had you arrived

D. Were you arrived

It looks like they’re going to succeed ________ their present difficulties.

A. despite

B. because of

C. even though

D. yet

We are talking about the writer ____ latest book is one of the best-sellers this year

A. which

B. whose

C. who

D. whom

He left the country _____ arrest if he returned

A. with fear of

B. in fear of

C. with threat of

D. under threat of

It is advisable that _______ a career objective at the start of his/her resume.

A. every applicants write

B. an applicant writes

C. an applicant must be writing

D. every applicant write

Your brother hardly talks to anyone,_________?

A. does he

B. is he

C. doesn’t he

D. isn’t he

She came into the room while they ________ television.

A. are watching

B. have watched

C. were watching

D. watched

The doctor ________ me to spend a few days in bed in order to get over the flu.

A. advised

B. proposed

C. suggested

D. made

The better the weather is, _________.

A. the beaches get the more crowded

B. the beaches get the most crowded

C. the most crowded the beaches get

D. the more crowded the beaches get

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The robot manufacturer got the outdated robots _______ for the next generation robots.

A. exchanged

B. exchange

C. to be exchanged

D. exchanging

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.

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B .C . Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.

Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question: What is the best title for the passage?

A. Problems with the Construction of the Great Pyramid

B. Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops

C. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid

D. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza

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.

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B .C . Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.

Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question: The word ‘feat’ in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to ____.

A. accomplishment

B. festivity

C. appendage

D. structure

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.

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B .C . Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.

Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question: What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?

A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly.

B. To permit the high priests to pray at night.

C. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the Pharaoh.

D. To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife

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.

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B .C . Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.

Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question: On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?

A. Advanced tools of measurement

B. Knowledge of the earth’s surface

C. Advanced technology

D. Observation of the celestial bodies

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.

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B .C . Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.

Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question: In the second passage, the word ‘prophesied’ is closest in meaning to ____.

A. foretold

B. terminated

C. precipitated

D. affiliated

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to eac of the blanks.

American folk music originated with (31)________ people at a time when the rural population was isolated and music was not (32)________ spread by radio, records, or music video. It was (33)_______ by oral traditional and is noted for its energy, humor, and emotional impact. The major source of early American folk songs was music from the British Isles, but songs from Africa as songs of the American Indians have significant part in its heritage. Later settler from other countries also contributed songs. In the nineteenth century, composer Steven Foster wrote some of the most enduringly popular of all American songs, (34)_________ soon became part of the folk tradition. Beginning in the 1930s, Woody Guthrie gained great popularity by adapting melodies and lyrics and supplying new ones as well. In the 1950s and 1960s, singer – composers such as Peter Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez continued this tradition by urban’ folk music. Many of these songs deal (35)________ important social issue, such as racial integration and the war in Vietnam.

Question 35:

A. in

B. by

C. with

D. at

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to eac of the blanks.

American folk music originated with (31)________ people at a time when the rural population was isolated and music was not (32)________ spread by radio, records, or music video. It was (33)_______ by oral traditional and is noted for its energy, humor, and emotional impact. The major source of early American folk songs was music from the British Isles, but songs from Africa as songs of the American Indians have significant part in its heritage. Later settler from other countries also contributed songs. In the nineteenth century, composer Steven Foster wrote some of the most enduringly popular of all American songs, (34)_________ soon became part of the folk tradition. Beginning in the 1930s, Woody Guthrie gained great popularity by adapting melodies and lyrics and supplying new ones as well. In the 1950s and 1960s, singer – composers such as Peter Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez continued this tradition by urban’ folk music. Many of these songs deal (35)________ important social issue, such as racial integration and the war in Vietnam.

Question 34:

A. which

B. this

C. who

D. that

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to eac of the blanks.

American folk music originated with (31)________ people at a time when the rural population was isolated and music was not (32)________ spread by radio, records, or music video. It was (33)_______ by oral traditional and is noted for its energy, humor, and emotional impact. The major source of early American folk songs was music from the British Isles, but songs from Africa as songs of the American Indians have significant part in its heritage. Later settler from other countries also contributed songs. In the nineteenth century, composer Steven Foster wrote some of the most enduringly popular of all American songs, (34)_________ soon became part of the folk tradition. Beginning in the 1930s, Woody Guthrie gained great popularity by adapting melodies and lyrics and supplying new ones as well. In the 1950s and 1960s, singer – composers such as Peter Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez continued this tradition by urban’ folk music. Many of these songs deal (35)________ important social issue, such as racial integration and the war in Vietnam.

Question 33:

A. transferred

B. transformed

C. transmitted

D. transited

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to eac of the blanks.

American folk music originated with (31)________ people at a time when the rural population was isolated and music was not (32)________ spread by radio, records, or music video. It was (33)_______ by oral traditional and is noted for its energy, humor, and emotional impact. The major source of early American folk songs was music from the British Isles, but songs from Africa as songs of the American Indians have significant part in its heritage. Later settler from other countries also contributed songs. In the nineteenth century, composer Steven Foster wrote some of the most enduringly popular of all American songs, (34)_________ soon became part of the folk tradition. Beginning in the 1930s, Woody Guthrie gained great popularity by adapting melodies and lyrics and supplying new ones as well. In the 1950s and 1960s, singer – composers such as Peter Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez continued this tradition by urban’ folk music. Many of these songs deal (35)________ important social issue, such as racial integration and the war in Vietnam.

Question 32:

A. even

B. still

C. until

D. yet

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to eac of the blanks.

American folk music originated with (31)________ people at a time when the rural population was isolated and music was not (32)________ spread by radio, records, or music video. It was (33)_______ by oral traditional and is noted for its energy, humor, and emotional impact. The major source of early American folk songs was music from the British Isles, but songs from Africa as songs of the American Indians have significant part in its heritage. Later settler from other countries also contributed songs. In the nineteenth century, composer Steven Foster wrote some of the most enduringly popular of all American songs, (34)_________ soon became part of the folk tradition. Beginning in the 1930s, Woody Guthrie gained great popularity by adapting melodies and lyrics and supplying new ones as well. In the 1950s and 1960s, singer – composers such as Peter Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez continued this tradition by urban’ folk music. Many of these songs deal (35)________ important social issue, such as racial integration and the war in Vietnam.

Question 31:

A. ordinary

B. popular

C. common

D. typical

They always kept on good _______ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.

A. relations

B. terms

C. will

D. relationship

Failing to submit the proposal on time was _____ for Tom.

A. a real kick in the pants

B. an open and shut case

C. a shot in the dark

D. a nail in the coffin

 “Did the minister approve the building plans?”

“Not really. He turned them down _______ that the costs were too high.”

A. in case

B. supposing

C. provided

D. on the grounds

I _______ Lan since she went abroad.

A. wasn’t met

B. hadn’t met

C. didn’t meet

D. haven’t met

Unfortunately, some really ill animals have to be ________ by our center.

A. pass away

B. turned over

C. taken out

D. put down

I like doing _______ such as cooking, washing and cleaning the house.

A. house-keeper

B. household chores

C. lord of house

D. white hous

The second-hand car Patrick bought was almost new _______ it was made in the 1990s.

A. or

B. because

C. although

D. however

That carcinogenic substances _______ in many common household items is well-known.

A. are contained

B. containing

C. are containing

D. contained

________, we tried our best to complete it.

A. Difficult as the homework was

B. As though the homework was difficult

C. Thanks to the difficult homework

D. Despite the homework was difficult

Fax transmission has now become a cheap and _______ way to transmit texts and graphics over distance.

A. convenient

B. inconvenient

C. uncomfortable

D. comfortable

Unless you _______ well-trained, you _______ to the company.

A. aren’t / will never be admitted

B. aren’t / will never admit

C. are / will never be admitted

D. are / will never admit

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.

________, we stay inside the house.

A. The storm day it was

B. It is a stormy day

C. It was a stormy day

D. It being a stormy day