REVIEW FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. Achieved B. Advanced C. required D. Replied2. A. hurry B. nurse C. discuss D. rush3. A. parents B. signals C. sometimes D. Values4. A. character B. teacher C. chemist D. technical5. A. explained B. disappointed C. prepared D. interviewed6. A. worked B. stopped C. watched D. visited7. A. applicant B. Identity C. indicate D. Chemistry

8. A. looked B. stopped C. watched D. stayed

9. A. come B. casual C. confident D. Centre

10. A. Application B. Apply C. Applicant D. applicator 11. A. advises B. Raises C. devises D. goes 12. A.needed B. Missed C.knocked D.stopped13. A. Generally B.enjoying C.pressure D.member14. A. Wicked B. watched C. stopped D. cooked15. A. wind B. find C. behind D. Mind16. A. character B. teacher C. chemist D. technical17. A. explained B. disappointed C. prepared D. interviewed18. A. prepared B. Called C. expressed D. Employed19. A. should B. You ng C. couple D. rough20 A. hour B. honourable C. historic D. honesty21. A. orchard B. orchestra C. orchid D. archive22. A. mother B. thunder C. within D. wither23. A. choice B. chaos C. charge D. Chase24. A. attract B. clap C. wave D. hand 25. A. signal B. slightly C. polite D. excite 26. A. allowed B. passed C. argued D. raised

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.27. A. university B. international C. agricultural D. philosophy

28. A. Daughter B. decide C. provide D. Enjoy

29. A. Campus B. Certificate C. performance D. acceptance30. A. Reform B. Improve C. dominate D. Adopt31. A. Geography B. Necessary C. certificate D. Economy

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32. A. interview B. impression C. company D. formally33. A. Homework B. Household C. Believe D. Special34. A. Economic B. revision C. experience D. Continuous35. A. interviewer B. economics C. education D. preparation36. A. interview        B. impression      C. company          D. formally  37. A. stressful           B. pressure          C. prepare         D. future  38. A. garbage B. pressure C. household D. secure39. A. Pessimistic B. Geographical C. interviewing D. Engineer40. A. Respectable B. affectionate C. occasional D. kindergarten41. A. Considerable B. Conservatively C. approximately D. environmental 42. A. education B. compulsory C. academic D. independent

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.43. During the crisis , petrol prices dramatically fluctuated between 30$ and 50$ a tank. A. increased B. varied C. reduced D. Changed44. You should find out as much as about the job and the vacancy A. jobs are advertised B. a job that is available.C. a seat that is available D. an empty seat.

45. Professor Smith was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.A. changes B. conservation C. variety D. Difference

46. The water is so contaminated that it is not suitable for drinking.A. Polluted B. Clean C. Fresh D. Cool

47. The regional authorities failed to provide the poor with essential services such as accommodation, fresh water and electricity.

A. dispensable B. vital C. trivial D. Unnecessary48. GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification taken by 14-16-year-old students.

A. specialized B. fulfilled C. required D. applied

49. Books are still a cheap way to get information and entertainment, and you keep a book forever and read it many times.

A. High price B. Low price C. Costly D. Expensive50. GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification taken by 14-16-year-

old students.A. specialized B. fulfilled C. required D. applied

51. My father still hasn’t really recovered from the death of my mother. A. looked after B. taken after C. gone off D. got over

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52. She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.

A. poor B. broke C. wealthy D. kind 53. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.

A. irritations B. annoyances C. fears D. Risks54. Many people feel nervous when they first make a speech in public. A. impressed B. fearful C. confident D. upset

55. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.

A. prevent B. terminate C. lighten D. initiate.

56. You should be well-advised to have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad. A. healthy B. preventive C. compulsory D. Suitable57. You should find out as much as about the job and the vacancy A. jobs are advertised B. a job that is available.C. a seat that is available D. an empty seat.

58. The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water.A. image B. imagination C. leash D. bone

59. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.A. time after time B. from time to time C. again and again D. very rapidly

60. There weren't many tough questions in the exam, so I could answer most of them.A. simple B. difficult C. important D. interesting

61. He goes to school on time once in a blue moon.A. very rarely B. very often C. regularly D. sometimes

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.61. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very fri e nd l ỵ .

A. amicable B. inapplicable C. hostile D. futile

62. “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about”A. behaving cleverly B. behaving improperly C. behaving nice D. good behavior63. “I’m at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All you do is to play video game all day.” A. trying to understand B. to lose the gameC. to feel like a stranger D. to know a lot about the area

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64. Tim and Tom look similar although they are not brothers.A. different B. alike C. familiar D. strange

65. He is a typical optimist, always looking on the bright side of everything.

A. pessimist B. introvert C. extrovert D. activist

66. He is a typical optimist, always looking on the bright side of everything.A. pessimist B. introvert C. extrovert D. Activist

67. A. assistance B. attention C. patient D. action68. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very fri e nd l ỵ .

A. amicable B. inapplicable C. hostile D. futile

69. He is a typical optimist, always looking on the bright side of everything.

A. pessimist B. introvert C. extrovert D. activist

70. My mother is very caring woman. She takes the responsibility for running the household.

A. Irresponsible B. Reliable C. Kind D. Helpful

71. The American is much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical attractiveness when choosing a wife or a husband.

A. A lot B. A little C. Far D. Greatly73. Metal will expand when exposed to heat.

A. convert B. condense C. congest D. conclude 74. There is a small artificial lake for ducks in the center of the park.

A. solid B. truthful C. natural D. red 75. I truly appreciate your help. Thanks to you , I got a well-paid job at a state-own organization.

A . lot of money B. highly paid C. poorly paid D. permanent

76. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.A. interested B. dissatisfied C. excited D. shocked

77. I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly. A. gently B. cleverly C. reasonably D. brutally

78. Designers could move away from conservation styles and promote the swimsuits that revealed a body's physical attributes.

A. hid B. distorted C. blocked D. disrupted79. Lunar years were inconvenient for agricultural purposes.

A. useful B. ideal C. proper D. practical80. When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high school.

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A. by far B. by heart C. by chance D. on purpose81. " That is a well- behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about".

A. behaving cleverly B. behaving improperly C. behaving nice D. good behavior82. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.

A. benevolent B. innovative C. guilty D. naive83. There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement.

A. unimportant B. controlled C. political D. disagreeable84. In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory.

A. an exploitation B. a prohibition C. an allowance D. a destruction

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.

1. The President’s arrival will announce to the waiting journalists. A B C D

2. They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them. A B C D

3 . Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society. A B C D

5. We are working, that means that we are contributing goods and services to our society. A B C D6. We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves and support the family.

A B C D7. Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends. A B C D8. More school have been built recently to make it convenient for children to go to school. A B C D9. My sister works for a foreign company in Ho Chi Minh City, where is one of the biggest cities in Vietnam.

A B C D

10. If you didn’t think it is necessarily, you wouldn’t go to a lot of trouble to complete it. A B C D

11. If had I known you were in financial difficulty, I would have helped you. A B C D12. It is suggested that smoking should to be banned in pubs, restaurants, and other public

places. A B C D

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13. Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of a job that you would like A B C D

to have.14. After she had bought himself a new automobile, she sold her bicycle

A B C D15. In many ways, riding a bike is similar with driving a car A B C D16. She wanted to know what company I worked for the previous year. A B C D17. They wondered if Jane would come to the party the next day or not A B C D

18. I’d like buying a new dictionary but I don’t have enough money . A B C D

19. If the little girl knew how to doing it, her mother would be pleased. A B C D20. We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves and support

A B C Dthe family.

21. At the age of eighteen, William Shakespeare got married with Anne Hathaway, who A B C

was eight years older. D

22. Should Tom help us, the job would only take half an hour. A B C D

23. The phone rung while I was washing the dishes. A B C D

24. George has not completed the assignment yet, and Maria hasn’t neither. A B C D 25. As they grow older, children in many cultures taught not to rely on their parents.

A B C D 26. After Tom returned to his house, he read a book.

A B C D 27. He wanted to know whose car I had borrowed last night.

A B C D28. Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society. A B C D

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

1. A _______ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or training.

A. vocation B. subject C. certificate D. Grade2. Despite having worked in the field day after day, _______________.

A. could her parents hardly earn make ends meet B. it was not possible for the family to make ends meetC. the family could hardly earn enoughD. earning enough to feed the family was just impossible

3. If she __________the train last night, she __________here now.A. took / were B. had taken / would beC. were taking / is D. had taken / would have been4. A: _______ about the eight o’clock flight to London? B: Not yet. A. Has an announcement been made B. Has an announcement made C. Has been an announcement made D. Has been made an announcement

5. Laura ______ the party because no one ______ her about it. A. missed / had told B. had missed / had told

C. had missed / told D. missed / told

6. The equipment in, our office needs_______.A. modernize B. modernizing C. modernized D. modernization

7. A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D. recommendation

8. ______an accident in the High Street, traffic is moving every slowly on the London Road.

A. Despite B. Because C. Since D. Owing to9. Of my students, Betty is the only one ……….. has found a good job.A. where B. that C. which D. whose10. Because of the coming examination, I am under a lot of study__________.A. responsibility B. pressure C. confidence D. activities 14. The water will be further polluted unless some measures ___________.

A. will be taken B. are taken C. were taken D. had been taken15. A football fan is ____________ has a strong interest in football.

A. a thing that B. something that C. a person that D. what

12. I _________ to the author if I thought he would publish the article.

A. write B. am writing C. would write D. had written13. After Mary ___________ her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company.

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A. will finish B. is finishing C. finishes D. will have finished16. He thought of his childhood ____________ he worked in the country.

A. when B. where C. why D. which17. The children are all _________ beautiful clothes on New Year’s Day.

A. in B. on C. of D. at18. Nowadays elephants are one of the __________ species in the world. They need protecting.

A. enlightened B. expensive C. endangered D. enlarged19. What are the __________between women’s in old times and women in modern times?

A. differs B. different C. difference D. differences20. In the past people believed that women’s _________ roles were as mothers and wives.

A. nature B. natural C. naturism D. naturalist21. A skilled _____________ will help candidates feel relaxed. A. interview B. interviewing C. interviewee D. interviewer22. He has just arrived, but he talks as if he __________ all about that

A. know B. knows C. known. D. knew23. Many of the __________ not expect to win.

A. participants in the race do B. participants in the races doesC. participants in the race does D. participant in the race does

24. He came home late, so I asked him where _____________ been. A. he had B. has he C. he has D. had he

25. If you take a good book on your hand, you will find it hard _______________. A. to pick it up B. to put it down C. to read it D. to enjoy it

26. An endangered species is a species ___________ population is so small that is in danger of becoming extinct.

A. whose B. which C. what D. Who27. When we got home, dinner __________, so we had a drink first.A. was preparing B. had been prepared C. was being prepared D. was prepared28. Reagan _______ an actor years ago.

A. is said to be B. was said being C. was said have been D. is said to have been

29. Emily is motivated to study _________ she knows that a good education can improve her life.

A. therefore B. because of C. because D. so30. She didn’t get ___________ well with her boss, so the left the company.

A. up B. at C. through D. On31. Martin tried on three jackets, __________fitted him. A. none B. none of which C. none of them D. all of them.32. If I _________ cross a desert, I’d probably find a camel and a guide.

A. am to B. have to C. would D. had to33. ______number of boys were swimming in the lake, but I didn’t know______exact number of them.

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A. A / the B. The / an C. The / the D. A / an34. Come and sit down. Have a cup of tea, _______________?

A. wouldn’t you B. will you C. haven’t you D. do you35. I _________Tom with me if I had known you and he didn’t get along well with each other.A. won’t bring B. wouldn’t have brought C. Didn’t bring D. hadn’t brought36. Warm your _______up before you jump into a swimming pool so that you won’t be cold.

A. head B. arms C. feet D. body37. She has made an ___________ for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children.

A. apply B. applicant C. application D. applicated

38. Many people have objected to the use of animals in _____ experiments.A. science B. scientist C. scientific D. scientifically 39. All bottles _______ before transportation.

A. frozen B. were froze C. were frozen D. are froze

40. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony _______ next weekend.A. is going to be performed B. has been performedC. will be performing D. will have performed

41. If I _______ 10 years younger, I _______ the job.A. am / will take B. was / have takenC. had been / will have taken . D were / would take

42. The master _________ satisfied with his students’ progress that he praised them in class.

A. was so B. was so that C. was such D. is such a

43. If she _______ the train last night, she here now.A. took / were B. were taking / isC. had taken / would have been D. had taken / would be

44. _______ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday:A. If Peter driven B. If had Peter drivenC. Had Peter driven D. Unless Peter had driven

45. You should ask him about your choice because he often made the right _________A. deciding B. decision C. decides D. decisive

46. _______ with my previous job, I would have won a higher promotion and I _______ in this unfortunate position now.A. Unless I had stayed I am not B. If I stayed / would not beC. If had I stayed / will not be D. Had I stayed / would not be47. Many people think that in some more years we will see the complete ______ of

newspapers and magazines due to the Internet.A. disappear B. disappearance C. appear D. appearing

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48. Remember to ______ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.A. take care B. take over C. take off D. take on

49. If you ______ to my advice in the first place, you ______ in this mess right now.A. listen / won’t be B. had listened / wouldn’t beC. will listened / wouldn’t be D. had listened / wouldn’t have been

50. _____ instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview.A. John Robbins to that I spoke by telephone,B. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone,C . John Robbins I spoke to by telephone,D. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone,

51. Two people are reported ______ in the accident.A. to injure seriously B. to have been seriously injuredC. to seriously be injured D. being injured

52. Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good ______ on your interviewer.

A. pressure B. employment C. impression D. effectiveness53. You should give up ______ right now if you want ______ longer.

A. smoke / lived B. to smoke / livingC. smoking / to live D. smoking / live

54. Don’t worry! He’ll do the job as ______ as possible.A. economical B. economically C. uneconomically D. beautifully

55. Nam wanted to know what time ______.A. the movie began B. the movie beginsC. did the movie begin D. does the movie begin

56. Is English a compulsory subject or a(n) ______ one at high school here? A. obligatory B. obliging C. mandatory D. Optional

57. A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D. recommendation

58. Can you please tell me some information that _______ to the job?A. indicates B. expresses C. interests D. relates

59.He is the man _______ car was stolen last week.A. whom B. that C. which D. whose

60. Her job was so _______ that she decided to quit it.A. interesting B. satisfactory C. stressful D. wonderful

61. Emily said that her parents _____ to Paris _____ A. would go / the next day B. had gone / the day after

C. will go / tomorrow D. went / tomorrow

62. They have just found the couple and their car ______ were swept away during the heavy storm last week.A. that B. which C. whose D. When

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63. Hurry up! It’s time we__________for next week’s examination. A. have studied B. studied C. had studied D. will study64. If I were offered the job, I think I _____ it.

A. take B. will take C. would take D. would have taken.65. When Jack __________me, I__________a letter. A. phoned/ has been writing B. has phoned/ was writing

C. phoned/ was writing D. was phoning/ wrote66. My parents _____ their favourite show on TV when Daisy _______ last night.

A. watched / was calling B. have watched / called C. were watching / called D. watched / had called

67. Some snakes are poisonous__________others are harmless.A. but B. so C. for D. although

68. I walked away as calmly as I could______, they would have thought I was a thief.A. In case B. If so C. Or else D. Owing to

69. The problem is difficult, therefore ______ students could answer it.A. a great number of B. a lot of C. few D. a few

70. Our holiday was......... by the weather.A. damaged B. spoilt C. overcome D. wasted

71. ______________ having studied a lot, Allen failed his exam.

A. Although B. In spite C. Because D. Despite

72. The pilot was the only man ______ after the crash.A. was rescued B. rescuingC. rescued D. to be rescued

73. My mother tells me that she__________since she was four. A. has been singing B. has been sung C. sang D. had sung

74. You are old enough to take ______ for what you have done.A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D.

irresponsible

75. Many people are said _______________A. that are homeless after the floods B. having no home after the

floodsC. the floods have made them homeless D. to be homeless after the floods

76. Had I known she was sick , I __________her.A. visite B. had visited C. would have visited D. would visit

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77. _______________ it rains heavily, we can’t go to school.A. Unless B. Even though C. As long as D. If

78. Schools in which all students can attend with paying tuition______ are public schools.

A. fees B. charge C. payment D. bill

79. The boy fell while he………down the stairs. A. run B. was running C. running D. runs

80. Emily said that her teacher……….to London………….. A. will go / tomorrow B. had gone / the next day C. would go / the next day D. went / tomorrow

81. Mrs Hoa,____son is studying at the University of Law ,is a farmer.A. whom B. her C. whose D. who

82. The fifth man ……………… was completely unsuitable.A. whom interviewed B. who interviews C. to be interviewed

D. interviewed

83. George wouldn't have met Mary ______to his brother's graduation party. A. hadn't he gone B. had he not gone C. if he has not gone D. if he should not have gone84. They stayed for hours, ______ my mother was very annoyed about.

A. that B. which C. this D. whom

85. She will be ill ______ A. unless she takes a few days' rest. B. provided she takes a rest for a few day. C. in case she takes a rest for a few day. D. if she takes a few days' rest.86. Peter asked me ______ A. what time does the film start. B. what time the film starts. C. what time did the film start. D. what time the film started.87. Because of the coming examination, I am under a lot of study__________.A. responsibility B. pressure C. confidence D. activities 88. I _________Tom with me if I had known you and he didn’t get along well with each other.A. won’t bring B. wouldn’t have brought C. Didn’t bring D. hadn’t brought89. The patients ______ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving conventional medicine.

A. treated B. having treated C. treating D. who treated

90. The academic year in England __________into three terms. A. has divided B. is divided C. divides D. is dividing

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91. If I _______ 10 years younger, I _______ the job.A. am / will take B. was / have taken C. had been / will have taken D. were / would take

92. When I _______ up this morning, my roommate _______ already.A. am waking / leaves B. wake / has left C. woke / had left D. was waking / left93. I think we ___________ from her soon.

A. hear B. will hear C. have heard D. will have heard94. If my brother had a car, he _____________ to work every day.

A. drives B. would drive C. drove D. will drive

95. The bedroom needs __________now.A. decorate B. decorated C. decorating D. to decorate

96. More than ten victims _______ missing in the storm last week.A. are reported to be B. are reported to have beenC. are reporting to have been D. are reporting to be

97. He had been expected to cope well with examinations and _______ good results.A. achieve B. consider C. last D. object

98. _______ with my previous job, I would have won a higher promotion and I _______ in this unfortunate position now.A. Unless I had stayed I am not B. If I stayed / would not beC. If had I stayed / will not be D. Had I stayed / would not be99. A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D. recommendation100. Many people have objected to the use of animals in _____ experiments.A. science B. scientist C. scientific D. scientifically

101. Do you know the person…………….next to you in the evening class?A. whom sits B. who sit C. sitting D. whose sitting

102. _______ by your father?A. Did that book write B. Did that book writtenC. Was that book written D. Was that book be writing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 1. - “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!”

- “______”.A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lieC. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings

2. - "That's a very nice skirt you're wearing."

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A. How a compliment! B. That's all right.

C. It's nice of you to say so. D. I like you said so.

3. " "

- "Yes, of course. "

A. You won't help me this time. B. You'd better give me one hand.

C. I don't think I'll need your help. D. Could you give me a hand?

4. - Are you looking forward to your holiday? - ______

A. Yes, I’m really excited about it. B. Not to worry C. We’re going to London. D. It’s okay.

5. - Would you like to come to dinner next Friday? - ______

A. Certainly not. B. No. I don’t like it. C. Unfortunately not. D. I'm afraid, I can't.

6. Ellen: “_____________?” Tom: “She is short and fat with round face.” A. Who does Lan look like B. How is Lan doing C. What does Lan like D. What does Lan look like

7. - “______”. - “Never mind”.A. Congratulations! How wonderful!B. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleanedC. Thank you for being honest with meD. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?

8. A: You're a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you.B:…………._I'm an awful dancer!A. You're too kind. B. That's a nice compliment!C. You've got to be kidding! D. Oh, thank you very much.

9. Wendy: “Why don’t we get together next week?” Cindy: “_______________”A. I didn’t have the time B. Not againC. That’s a good idea D. It’ll take three hours

10. "Congratulations! You did great." - " ……… ."A. It's nice of you to say so B. It's my pleasure C. That's okayD. You're welcome

11 ."Would you like to go to the movies tonight?" - "……… ."A. No, I don't like B. Of courseC. I'd love to D. Yes, I'd like

12. “May I borrow your ruler” “Certainly,…………..”14

A. Hold on, please B. It doesn’t matter C. Here you are D. Not at all

13. Pat: “Congratulation! You’ve got a promotion” Steve: “_______________”A. I’m sorry B. No problem C. My pleasure D. Thanks

14. - "That's a very nice skirt you're wearing."

- “ ”

A. How a compliment! B. That's all right.

C. It's nice of you to say so. D. I like you said so.

15. “Congratulations to you on passing the math exam”. “…………………..”A. You’re welcome B. Never mind C. Don’t mention it D. Thanks a lot

16. - " "

- "Yes, of course. "

A. You won't help me this time. B. You'd better give me one hand.

C. I don't think I'll need your help. D. Could you give me a hand?

17. Nam:“ Hello! My name is Nam. Nice to meet you” - Mai: “ Hello__________” A. I’m fine B. Really?

C. Good! D. I’m Mai. Glad to meet you

18. Alice: ___________ Carol: Don’t worry.A. Thank you. B. Sorry, I’m late. C. Happy Birthday. D. Welcome home.19. Alice: “Would you like some more tea?” – Carol: “__________.”A. Yes, please B. Here you are C. It doesn’t matter D. I’m OK20. Maria: “Thanks for the lovely evening” - Diana:” ___________”. A. No, it’s not good B. I’m glad you enjoyed it C. Yes, it’s really great D. Oh, that’s right

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. 1. If it does not rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.A. Unless it rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.B. Unless it does rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.C. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will water the garden.D. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will not water the garden.2. "They will build a new hospital in our town ."

A. A new hospital will be built in our town B. Our town will be built a new hospitaC. A new hospital is built in our town D. Our town will build a new hospital

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4. Those who are riding a motorbike are not allowed to take off their helmet.A. Those who are wearing a helmet are not allowed to ride a motorbike.B. It is the helmet that one needn't wear when he is riding a motorbikeC. You should not wear a helmet when you are riding a motorbike.D. People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike.5. They have taught English in this country for years .

A. English has been taught in this country for years .B. English has been teaching in this country for years . C. English has been taught them in this country for years.

D. English have been taught in this country for years 6. If it does not rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.A. Unless it rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.B. Unless it does rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.C. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will water the garden.D. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will not water the garden.7. "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.A. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help.B. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help. ,C. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help.D. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help.8. In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match. A. Although we tried very hard, we failed in the final match. B. We made all our efforts so that we could again success in the final match. C. Whatever efforts we had made, we weren’t able to win in the final match. D. We failed in the final match as a result of all our great efforts.9. I can’t do the test because it is too difficult.

A. If the test weren’t too difficult, I can do it. B. If the test hadn’t been too difficult, I could do it. C. If the test weren’t too difficult, I could do it.

D. If the test isn’t too difficult, I can do it.10. "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.A. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help.B. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help. ,C. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help.D. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help.11. They said to him:” What time does the train start?”A. They asked him what time the train starts.

B. They asked him what time did the train start.

C.They asked him what time the train started.

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12. In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match. A. Although we tried very hard, we failed in the final match. B. We made all our efforts so that we could again success in the final match. C. Whatever efforts we had made, we weren’t able to win in the final match. D. We failed in the final match as a result of all our great efforts.13. My father is tired of seeing any violent films.

A. My father hasn't seen a violent film.B. My father has enjoyed all the violent films he has ever seen.C. My father is worried about missing the next violent filmD. My father never wants to see another violent film.

14. Her mother tells her to clean the house every day.

A. She was told to clean the house every day by her mother.B. She was telling to clean the house every day by her mother.C. She is told to clean the house every day by her mother.D. She is telling to clean the house every day by her mother.

15. “ It was nice of you to give me the present. Thank you.” Miss Brown said to him.

A. Miss Brown apologized to Tim for giving her the present.B. Miss Brown accussed Tim of giving her the present.C. Miss Brown admitted Tim to giving her the present.D. Miss Brown thanked Tim for giving her the present.16. The boy was so lazy that he couldn't stay up late to learn his lessons.

A. The boy was lazy enough not to stay up late to learn his lessons.B. The boy was too lazy to stay up late to learn his lessons.C. The boy was lazy enough but he stayed up late to learn his lessons.D. The boy was lazy enough to stay up late to learn his lessons.

17. Sebastian’s career as a doctor began five years ago.

A. Sebastian worked as a doctor for five years.B. Sebastian has been worked as a doctor for five years.C. Sebastian has worked as a doctor since five years.D. Sebastian has worked as a doctor for five years.

18. "You'd better think carefully before applying for that job.” She said to me.A. She said me to think carefully before applying for that job.B. She says me to think carefully before applying for that job.C. She advise me to think carefully before applying for that job.D. She advised me to think carefully before applying for that job.

19. We are going to give Peter a big surpriseA. A big surprise is going to give Peter.

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B. A big surprise is going to be given to Peter.C. Peter is going to give a big surprise. D. Peter is going to be given to a big surprise.

20. John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor.A. John's terrible cough prevents from seeing a

doctor.B. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough. C. John's doctor does not want to see him because he has a bad cough.D. John's terrible cough forces him to see a doctor.

21. Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more. A. Housework will never be done by housewives any more.

B. Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework.C. Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do

now.D. No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework.

22. Many people think Steve stole the money.A. It was not Steve who stole the money.B. Steve is thought to have stolen the money.C. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.D. Steve are thought to have stolen the money

23. "Why don’t you ask the teacher for help ?”Peter asked me .A. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help .B. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help .C. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help .D. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help.

24. They are going to build a new park. It means__________________________ A. A new park is going to built. B. A new park is going to be build. C. A new park was going to be built. D. A new park is going to be built.25. People say that playing football is the most interesting.

A. The most important thing is playing football.B It was said that playing football is the most interesting.C. It is said that playing football was the most interesting.

D. Playing football is said to be the most interesting.

26. I can’t do the test because it is too difficult.A. If the test weren’t too difficult, I can do it. B. If the test hadn’t been too difficult, I could do it. C. If the test weren’t too difficult, I could do it.

D. If the test isn’t too difficult, I can do it.27. "You'd better think carefully before applying for that job.” She said to me.

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A. She said me to think carefully before applying for that job.B. She says me to think carefully before applying for that job.C. She advise me to think carefully before applying for that job.D. She advised me to think carefully before applying for that job

28. “Why don’t you have your house redecorated, Mike?” said John. A. John persuaded Mike to have his house redecorated. B. John requested Mike to redecorate his house himself. C. John asked why Mike didn’t redecorate his house. D. John suggested that Mike should have his house redecorated.29. They are cleaning the kitchen now.

A. The kitchen is now cleaned.B. The kitchen is cleaning now.C. The kitchen is been cleaning now.D. The kitchen is being cleaned now.

30. It is said that two men were arrested after the explosion. A. Two men is said to be arrested after the explosion. B. Two men were said to be arrested after the explosion. C. People said two men be arrested after the explosion. D. Two men are said to have been arrested after the explosion.31. "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.

A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her. B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.

C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her. D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her. 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.1. Our products are environmentally- friendly. We package all of them in recyclable materials.

A. Packing our products in recyclable materials, we made them environmentally - friendly. B. Our products are packaged in recycled materials to be environmentally-friendly. C. The recyclable package of our products makes them look environmentally-friendly. D. Packed in recyclable materials, our products are environmentally-friendly.

2. He did not remember the meeting. He went out for a coffee with his friends then. A. Not remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends. B. Not to remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends. C. Not remembered the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends. D. Not remembering the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.

3. They left their home early. They didn’t want to miss the first train. A. They left their home early so as to not miss the first train. B. They left their home early for fear that they wouldn’t miss the first train. C. They left their home early so as not to miss the first train.

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D. They left their home early in order that not to miss the first train. 4. Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of car. However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution.

A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution.

B. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that among the greatest contributors of air pollution. C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution of air. D. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air.

5. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.

A. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.

B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.

C. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.

D. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.

6. It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it

A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting.

B. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it.

C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.

D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.

7. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few costumers.

A. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.

B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.

C. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.

D. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.

8. It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it

A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting.

B. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it.

C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.

D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.

9. I admire her achievements. However, I don't really like her.A. Whatever her achievements, I don't really like her.

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B. I don't really like her for I admire her achievements.C. Even though I admire her achievements, I don't really like her.D. Although I admire her achievements, I really like her.

10. Mr. Smith is a professor. His car was stolen yesterday.A. Mr. Smith, who is a professor, his car was stolen yesterday.B. Mr. Smith, who his car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.C. Mr. Smith, whose car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.D. His car was stolen yesterday, he is a professor.

11. We import many goods. They were made in Thailand. A. Many goods are imported by Thailand.B. We made many goods which Thailand imports. C. We import many goods which they were made in Thailand. D. We import many goods which were made in Thailand.

12. You didn’t revise the lesson carefully. That’s why you failed in the exam.

A. If you revised the lesson more carefully, you wouldn’t fail in the exam.B. If you revise the lesson more carefully, you won’t fail in the exam.C. If you didn’t revise the lesson more carefully, you would fail in the exam.D. If you had revised the lesson more carefully, you wouldn’t have failed in the exam.

13. I didn’t learn French before. I cannot read a French book now.A. If I had learnt French before, I could read a French book now.B. If I learnt French before, I could read a French book now

C.If I had learnt French before, I could have read a French book now D. If I had learnt French before, I can read a French book now

14. He is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.A. Although he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.B. Although he is very rich, he isn’t very happy .C. Although he isn’t very rich, but he is very happy. D. Because he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.

15. The police questioned two men. Neither of them could speak English. A. The police questioned two men who could not speak English.B. The police questioned two men, none of them could not speak English.C. There are two men not speaking English.D. The police questioned two men, however neither of them could speak English.

16. She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it. A. Although she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it. B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it. C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.

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D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily. 17. She was the first woman in the Philippines. She was elected as the president of the country.

A. She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines.B. She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines.C. She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines.D. She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines.

18. I used to work like this. I am a doctor. A. I used to work like this and I was a doctor. B. I used to work similar to doctor. C. I used to work as a doctor. D. I worked hard and did like a doctor19. She phoned him early in the morning. She didn't want him to forget to bring along the document.

A. She phoned him early in the morning lest he would forget to bring along the document.

B. She phoned him early in the morning so that she wanted him to bring along the document.

C. She phoned him early in the morning when she didn't want him to bring along the document.

D. She phoned him early in the morning though she didn't want him to forget to bring along the document.21. It may rain hard this afternoon. Please take the rain coat with you. A. Unless it rains hard this afternoon, take the rain coat with you. B. In case it rains hard this afternoon, take the rain coat with you. C. You should bring a rain coat with yourself, in case of it is raining. D. It rains this afternoon for use, so you have to bring the rain coat.

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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 or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.All relationships go through difficult times. In the past, when married couples had problems they usually didn’t split up. They had to either (1) ______ with each other or continue to live together in an unhappy relationship. Getting divorced wasn’t an option for most people due to economic and social reasons. Some people believe that this wasn’t such a bad thing. They say that relationships require hard work and (2) ______. “If a relationship is going to last a lifetime, you have to keep working at it”, says Doreen, who is celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary this year. “It isn’t all roses and romance. (3) ______ can be perfect all of the time. These days young people give up when there’s the slightest argument”. Experts agree that communication is key. The most important thing is

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to (4) ______ talking. How many times have you heard yourself say to somebody “If only you’d listen!” or “I wish you (5) ______ do that!”? The truth is, the more couples talk, the better their relationship will be. 1 . A. get on B. go out C. get back D. fall out2. A. agreement B. argument C. achievement D. commitment3. A. No one B. Someone C. Anyone D. Everyone4. A. raise B. control C. stop D. keep5. A. wouldn’t B. couldn’t C. shouldn’t D. didn’tRead 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 from 1 to 5.

BEFORE THE INTERVIEWYou should find out as much as possible about the job and the (1)__________. Before

the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your resumes to the company to express your interest in the job and (2) __________that you may be the most suitable candidate for the position.

When you come to the interview, remember (3) __________with you your school certificates and letter of recommendation from your teachers or your previous employers. (4)__________you may jot down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job and prepare for the questions that are often asked during the interview. Make sure you know where the interview is and (5)__________there. Be on time or a few minutes early. Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally.Question 1. A. vacancy B. career C. profession D. place.Question 2. A. showing B. to show C. shown D. showQuestion 3. A. to bring B. bringing C. brought D. bringQuestion 4. A. Although B. In addition C. however D. AndQuestion 5. A. how to get B. how getting C. way getting D. to getRead 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 from 1 to 5.

Swans are among the most beautiful of North American waterfowl and have always enjoyed the admiration and even the protection of bird lovers. Of the six species in the swan genus, only two are native to North America. The trumpeter swan, the largest of the group, breeds in the northern United States and Alaska, and was nearly wiped out during the nineteenth century craze for elaborately feathered hats. The whistling swan, which winters in large flocks on the Chesapeake Bay, has recently been renamed the tundra swan because it breeds and summers on the northernmost tundra regions of the continent.

Recently, populations of mute swans – an exotic species introduced to North America from Europe in the early 1900s – have begun increasing by an alarming 30 to 40 percent annually in some states. Most wildlife biologists today believe the majestic white creatures, with their tendency to destroy a pond’s plant life and drive away native waterfowl, might create havoc on the scale of the gypsy moth, starling, or English sparrow.

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Both native species of swans are wild and require large areas of uninhabited summer ground for nesting and feeding. Mutes, however, semi-domesticated and accustomed to people, can nest in pairs of many as three or four on one small coastal pond, which can burden delicate and environmentally essential brackish ponds.Question 1. The author’s main purpose in this passage is to ______.

A. interest people in wildlife biology B. describe swans of North AmericaC. prevent extinction of a swan species D. forewarn an environmental problem

Question 2. According to the passage, the main issue concerning mute swans is that they are ___.A. not native to North America B. semi-domesticatedC. increasing very rapidly D. possessive of their habitat

Question 3. The phrase “wiped out” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.A. miscalculated B. admired C. cleaned up D. killed off

Question 4. The author states that the native species of swans can live best ______.A. in close contact with people B. in the southern part of the United States C. in unpopulated areas D. in a similar habitat to mute swans

Question 5. The passage comments on all features of swans EXCEPT their ______.A. life span B. breeding and nesting habitsC. habitats D. origins

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 from 1 to 7. Around the age (1)..… eighteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. "Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university later? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (2)....... ?"The decision is yours, but it may be (3)....... remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people who haven't been to university, and people who have the right skills will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you (4)….. to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you get (5)…… more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (6)....... you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is another possibility. By this way, you can save up money for your student days as well as (7)....... practical work experience.Question 1. A. of B. in C. at D. fromQuestion 2.A. class B. course C. Term D. schoolQuestion 3.A. useful B. worth C. important D. necessaryQuestion 4. A. suggest B. advise C. suppose D. decideQuestion 5. A. in B. to C. on D. in toQuestion 6.A. when B. what C. where D. while

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Question 7.A. doing B. making C. getting D. taking

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 from 1 to 7.My most memorable experience happened when I was a student at Bristol University. It was during the holidays, the Easter holidays, and I needed some money. I had just (1) _________ my driving test, and I felt very pleased with myself so I went to the Job Agency. They phoned me up the (2)_________ and asked me if I had a driving ( 3) ________ so I said, "Yes. ", and they said, "Right. We have got a job (4) _________ you. Go down to Bristol Fruit Market tomorrow morning. " I thought, "I'll be ( 5) _________ a car or a small van. I'll really enjoy it. "

They had me drive a huge three-ton lorry. It was (6) _________. I had never driven such a lorry before. One of my workmates said, "Don't be so nervous. You'll surely be all right. "

I had to get to Western Supermarket and then to Bridgewater. It was a hundred-mile trip. I got on the lorry, started the engine, released the clutch and it began to move. Immediately, I heard the lorry (7) _________ within a few second. So, I looked around and finally realized that I had crashed into a car parking at the side of the road!Question 1.A. passed B. jumped C. crossed D. took off Question 2. A. Tomorrow B. next day C. yesterday D. today Question 3. A. fines B. lice C. client D. licenceQuestion 4. A. over B. for C. through D. out Question 5. A. to drive B. drive C. driving D. driver Question 6. A. terrific B. terrible C. wonderful D. niceQuestion 7. A. to crash B. crashes C. crashed D. crashing

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 from 1 to 8.

If you enjoy water sports, Hawaii is the place for you. You can go swimming all year round in the warm water. You can go sport fishing from the shore or from a boat. If you like boats, you can go sailing, canoeing, or windsurfing. Or, you can also try some other water sports that are especially popular in Hawaii: surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving.

Surfing is a sport which started in Hawaii many years ago. The Hawaiians called it “he’e nalu”, which means “to slide on a wave”. If you want to try surfing, you need, first of all, to be a good swimmer. You also have to have an excellent sense of balance. You must swim out from the beach with your surfboard under your arm. When you get to where the waves begin to break, you wait for a calm moment. Then you try to stand up on the board. The wave will begin to rise under you. You must try to steer the board with your feet so you stay on top of the wave. The important thing is to keep your balance and not fall down. If you can manage this, you will have an exciting ride all the way in to the shore.

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Scuba diving and snorkeling are two ways to get a close look at the beauty lying below the surface of the ocean. The waters off the Hawaiian Islands are clean, clear and warm. They contain hundreds of kinds of colorful fish. The undersea world is made even more colorful by the coral reefs of red, gold, white and light purple. Among these reefs there may be larger fish or sea turtles.

Scuba diving allows you to see the most interesting undersea sights. “Scuba” means “Self-contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus”, that is, equipment for breathing and swimming around far under water. In Hawaii, you can take special courses to learn how to scuba dive. After the courses, you can get a certificate that will allow you to dive alone. Since it can be dangerous, proper instruction and great care are always necessary when you are scuba diving.

If you are adventurous, you might try snorkeling instead of scuba diving. Less equipment is needed, just a face mask, a breathing tube (snorkel) and flippers for your feet. It only takes a few minutes to learn how to snorkel. Although you cannot dive deep into the water, you can swim with your face below the surface. Breathing through the tube, you float on the surface, and keep yourself moving with your flippers. Even from the surface like this, there will be plenty of color and beauty to see.Question 1: According to the passage, surfing______________. A. began as a sport in 1943   B. was invented by the native Hawaiians C. requires expensive equipment         D. is very dangerousQuestion 2: The water around the Hawaiian Islands is______________. A. often quite cold      B. full of colorful things to see C. usually very dark       D. full of dangerous fishQuestion 9: The passage is about______________. A. water sports around the world         B. surfing C. tourist activities in Hawaii        D. water sports in Hawaii

Question 4: You can infer from the passage that______________. A. water sports are all expensive B. you need to take a course for all water sports C. everyone can find a way to enjoy sports in the water D. swimming in Hawaii can be dangerousQuestion 5: Which statement is supported by the information in the passage? A. Snorkeling involves breathing through the tube, floating on the surface and moving with flippers B. Snorkeling requires more expensive equipment than scuba diving C. Snorkeling is for adventurous people D. Snorkeling was invented in ancient timesQuestion 6: The word “this” in the second paragraph refers to______________. A. standing on the board     B. keeping balanced and not falling down C. an exciting ride D. staying on top of the wave

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Question 7: According to the passage, scuba diving______________. A. is an ancient Hawaiian water sport B. requires special equipment and training C. is the only way to see the fish underwater D. requires good balanceQuestion 8: The word “proper” in paragraph 4 refers to______________. A. enthusiastic  B. informative           C. appropriate    D. short and clearRead 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 from 1 to 8.Under the Medicare insurance policy, people approaching 65 may enroll during the seven-month period that includes three months before the sixty-fifth birthday, the month in which the birthday falls, and three months after the birthday. However, if they wish the insurance coverage to begin when they reach 65, they must enroll three months before their birthday. People who do not enroll within their first enrollment period may enroll later, during the first three months of each year. Those people, however, must pay 10% additional for each twelve-month period that elapsed since they first could have enrolled. The monthly premium is deducted from social security payments, railroad retirement orcivil service retirement benefits.Question 1: The author’s purpose is to _______.A. describe the benefits of Medicare B. stimulate enrollment in MedicareC. advertise Medicare D. tell people when they may enroll in MedicareQuestion 2: People would pay 10% more for their insurance if they _______.A. were under 65 B. applied seven months before their sixty-fifth birthdayC. enrolled after their sixty-fifth birthday D. enrolled in a private planQuestion 3: To start coverage by Medicare on their sixty-fifth birthday, people must apply ________.A. seven months before their birthdayB. four months before their birthdayC. three months before their birthday D. the month in which their birthday occursQuestion 4: The word “deducted” in the passage can be replaced by _______A. taken away B. Protected C. Subtracted D. escapedQuestion 5: The seven-month period described in this passage includes _______.A. seven months before the subscriber’s birthday B. seven months after the subscriber’s birthdayC. seven months since the subscriber’s birthdayD. three months before, three months after, and the month during which the subscriber’s birthdayoccursQuestion 6: The word “elapsed ” in the passage most closely means _______.A. passed B. finished C. Ended D. expiredQuestion 7: The period after the sixty-fifth birthday during which people may apply for Medicare is _______.

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A. a quarter of a year B. seven months C. one month D. January 1 to March 31 yearlyQuestion 8: Medicare subscriber’s premiums _______.A. are due the first of every month B. are taken out of their salariesC. are subtracted from their pension D. come from the government

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 from 1 to

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My most memorable experience happened when I was a student at Bristol University. It was during the holidays, the Easter holidays, and I needed some money. I had just (1) _________ my driving test, and I felt very pleased with myself so I went to the Job Agency. They phoned me up the (2)_________ and asked me if I had a driving ( 3) ________ so I said, "Yes. ", and they said, "Right. We have got a job (4) _________ you. Go down to Bristol Fruit Market tomorrow morning. " I thought, "I'll be ( 5) _________ a car or a small van. I'll really enjoy it. "

They had me drive a huge three-ton lorry. It was (6) _________. I had never driven such a lorry before. One of my workmates said, "Don't be so nervous. You'll surely be all right. "

I had to get to Western Supermarket and then to Bridgewater. It was a hundred-mile trip. I got on the lorry, started the engine, released the clutch and it began to move. Immediately, I heard the lorry (7) _________ within a few second. So, I looked around and finally realized that I had crashed into a car parking at the side of the road!Question 1: A. passed B. jumped C. crossed D. took off Question 2: A. Tomorrow B. next day C. yesterday D. today Question 3: A. fines B. lice C. client D. licenceQuestion 4: A. over B. for C. through D. out Question 5: A. to drive B. drive C. driving D. driver Question 6: A. terrific B. terrible C. wonderful D. niceQuestion 7: A. to crash B. crashes C. crashed D. Crashing

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 from 1 to 7.

When you first apply for a job, you (1) ______not succeed in getting it. It’s always a good (2)______to ask them to explain to you what ( 3) ........... from beating the other candidates. Don’t complain about the situation, but ask them to advise you (4)______what you can do better next time. Perhaps the interviewer disapproved of or disagreed with something you said. Perhaps they just glanced at your application and saw something that made it easy to choose between you and another candidate. Don’t regard it as a failure, but recognize it as a chance to learn more. (5)______you don’t worry too much about it and continue to believe in yourself, you’ll (6)______find the chance you’ve been waiting for. Then, your family and friends will be able to congratulate you ( 7) ............. your success!

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Question 1: A. might B. would C. won’t D. mustQuestion 2: A. means B. opinion C. idea D. methodQuestion 3: A. presevered B. protected C. prevented D. inQuestion 4: A. about B. of C. over D. inQuestion 5: A. As far as B. By far C. So far D. As long asQuestion 6: A. in the end B. lastly C. at last D. eventually Question 7: A. on B. at 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 phrase for each of the blanks. You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your strengths, experiences, (1)________ , work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that (2)________ the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye and (3)________ areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult questions (4)________ and positively, while keeping each answer brief. An interview gives the employer a (5)________ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response. Never say anything negative about past (6)________ ,employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be enthusiastic. If you are genuinely interested (7)________ the job, let the interviewer know that.Question1. A. education B. specilization C. achievement D. improvementQuestion 2. A.think B. have C. get D. supportQuestion 3. A. hide B. limit C. express D. identifyQuestion 4. A. rightly B. sharply C. accurately D. hardlyQuestion 5. A. chance B. way C. practice D. changeQuestion 6. A. experiment B.experiences C. actions D.memoriesQuestion 7. A. on B. for C. in D. with

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 from 1 to 8.

Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales. Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams. The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come from all over the word, spend the morning studying. In the afternoon they go out and do a really useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers.

One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different social backgrounds and countries. As few can afford the fees of £20,000 over two years, grants are available.

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A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive government help.

“I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young people", as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said. ''You learn to live with people and respect them, even the ones you don't like. During the summer holidays my mother couldn't believe how much less I argued with my sister."

To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really seem to work.

Question 1: The word "opportunity" in paragraph one is closest in meaning to__________.

A. respect B. chance C. idea D. luckyQuestion 2: The word "they" in the second paragraph refers to__________.

A. students B. backgrounds C. things D. countriesQuestion 3: What can a reader find out from this text?

A. what kind of programme Atlantic College offersB. what the British education system is likeC. how to get along better with other peopleD. how to become a student at Atlantic College

Question 4: What is the writer trying to do in the text?A. describe his own experience of educationB. give an opinion about a special type of educationC. describe the activities the students do in their free timeD. give an opinion about a particular student

Question 5: What is the writer's opinion of Atlantic College?A. Its students are taught to like each other. B. It doesn’t give good value for

money.C. It doesn't allow students enough study time. D. Its way of teaching is successful.

Question 6: How has Barbara changed since being at Atlantic College?A. She finds it easier to get on with other people.B. She prefers her new friends to her family.C. She knows a lot about other countries.D. She is more confident than her sister now.

Question 7: The word " admire " in the third paragraph is opposite in meaning to_________.

A. disapprove B. respect C. disapproved D. regard

Question 8: The word "argued" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.

A. respected B. quarreled C. regarded D. admired

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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 answer to each of the questions from 1 to 8.

BODY LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCESThe body language people use often communicates more about their feelings than

the words they are saying. We use body movements, hand gestures, facial expressions, and changes in our voice to communicate with each other. Although some body language is universal, many gestures are culturally specific and may mean different things in different countries.

If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say no and shake it to say yes – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.

In France, you shouldn’t rest your feet on tables or chairs. Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse. In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult. When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom.

In Bangladesh, the ‘thumbs-up’ is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude.

In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The ‘OK’ sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means ‘everything is good’ in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture.

Question 1. It is mentioned in the passage that many gestures __________.A. may mean different things in different countriesB. are not used to communicate our feelingsC. can be used to greet each other in publicD. are used in greeting among men and women

Question 2. People nod their head to say no in __________.A. Belgium B. Bulgaria C. France D. Japan

Question 3. In the Middle East, people do not use their left hands for eating because they use their left hands________.

A. when going to the bathroom B. when preparing the mealC. to put in their pockets D. to clean their tables and chairs

Question 4. It can be………….. if you whistle in public in Myanmar.A. polite B. possible C. friendly D. rude

Question 5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. In France, people shouldn’t rest their feet on tables. B. In Belgium, snapping your fingers at someone is very rude. C. In China, the ‘OK’ sign means moneyD. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping

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Question 6. What are the body languages mentioned in the passage?A. Body movements, hand gestures and facial expressions.B. Body movements, hand gestures, facial expressions, and changes in our voiceC. Body movements, hand gestures and changes in our voiceD. Body movements, facial expressions, and changes in our voice

Question 7. The word “others” in paragraph 3 refers to __________. A. other people B. other shoes C. other soles D. other feet

Question 8. The signal “thumbs- up” mentioned in paragraph 4 means………………A. You agree with something or somebodyB. You don’t like something or somebodyC. You are bored with something or somebodyD. You are sad

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 from 1 to 8.It is a common saying that we do not fully value a thing until we lose it. We often value the love and worth of a friend when he has been taken from us by death more than when he was with us in the flesh; it is only when we have left school or college that we understand the greatness of our opportunity of education, which has gone forever; and it is the sick and the ailing who realize the value of good health. When we are young and strong, we cannot imagine what it is to be weak and ailing. The organs of our body work so smoothly that we scarcely know we have lungs and livers, hearts and stomachs. But when any of these gets upset and give us pain and sickness, we learn by bitter experience what an unspeakable it is to be well.

Loss of health makes us miserable and it is a burden to ourselves and our friends. It cripples our efforts so that we cannot accomplish many of the good and great things we might have done. It spoils our life. What must we do to keep our health? We must be moderate in eating and drinking, and wise in the choice of plain, wholesome, simple food. Gluttony has killed thousands and strong drink has skilled tens of thousands. We must, when young, get plenty of sleep. We must live as much as possible in the open air and keep our rooms well ventilated. We must get sufficient and regular physical exercise, and keep our bodies clean. We must avoid bad habits, secret sins, the devil and keep our thoughts clean and our bodies pure. Our ideal must be the sound mind in the sound body.Question 1: The word “gluttony” may probably means ______.

A. the bad habit of eating too much B. the bad habit of working too much

C. the bad habit of sleeping too muchD. the bad habit of spending too much moneyQuestion 2: The word “ailing” refers to ______.

A. strong B. weak C. illness D. healthy

Question 3: According to the passage, we often appreciate our friends ______.

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A. only when they are with us B. only when they are nice to usC. only when they passed away D. only when they live a long way from us

Question 4: Loss of health makes us ______.A. be always in good healthB. moderateC. miserable and it is a burden to ourselves and our friendsD. be busy making a living

Question 5. Poor health makes us ______.A. feel inferior to others B. a shame to our friendsC. fail to become famous D. unable to fulfill our expectation

Read 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 from 1 to 7.

Interviews are an imperfect method of choosing the best people for jobs, (1)________, human beings like to examine each other in this way. One of the many problems of selection, as it is commonly practiced is that the forms filled in by (2)________ often failed to show people what they really are. This means that you can follow all the best advice when completing your form and still find that you are (3)________ at the next stage the interview. Similarly, in the race cases where interviews are automatic, a candidate with an inadequate form may do surprisingly well. Of course, your form needs to show that you have (4)_________ in your ability to do the job, but don’t try to turn (5)________ into someone else, a person you (6) _________ pretend to be at the interview. Realism and honesty are definitely the(7) _________ approach.Question 1. A. and B. so C. therefore D. yetQuestion 2. A. senders B. writers C. applicants D. assistantsQuestion 3. A. success B. succeed C. unsuccessful D. successfulQuestion 4. A. interest B. importance C. attention D. confidenceQuestion 5. A. oneself B. yourself C. itself D. themselvesQuestion 6. A. has to B. had to C. having to D. have toQuestion 7. A. best B. good C. better D. bad

.Read 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 from 1 to 7.

What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (1) _____. An employer will consider you seriously for a (2)________ when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (3) _________ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (4) _____ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength.

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the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your

personality, the level of responsibility you feel (7) _____ comfortable with, your interests

and your needs.

Question 21: A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened

Question 2: A. position B. location C. spot D. room

Question 3: A. upon B. in C. at D. for

Question 4: A. meeting B. taking C. choosing D. interviewing

Question 5: A. use B. make C. lose D. spend

Question 6: A. lead B. ought C. have D. cause

Question 7: A. tired B. comfortable C. comfort D. Comfortably

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 from 1 to 8.

Clothing is a distinctly human artifact. Even more than the use of tools, it distinguishes humans from the other creatures on this planet. While there are other creatures which use implements to a greater or lesser degree, clothing is unique to humanity. Clothing is also uniquely human, in that it serves more than one function.

The basic purpose of clothing was utilitarian. By putting on an artificial skin, humans were able to move into regions for which they would otherwise have been unsuited. An extreme example of this use of clothing can be seen among the Eskimos, and other people who live in extreme climates. However, clothing was not only used for protection from the elements, but has also been a means of displaying one's status and sense of style for as long as humans have had civilization. Thus clothing also developed in countries where there is no real practical need for it, apart from the other, very human function of preserving the modesty of the wearer.

Clothing tells us many things about the wearer. It can be used to indicate whether she is a member of a particular group or organization, the most extreme example of this type of clothing being a uniform. It tells us a lot about the importance of clothing that the clothes a person was wearing have been, literally, the difference between life and death. In war, soldiers recognize friends and enemies by their uniforms. Spies may be shot if captured, but if they go about their business in the uniform of their country, they are regarded as legitimate members of that country's armed forces.

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Uniforms can also be less formal. Anyone who has seen a group of teenagers walking together will have noticed that their clothing conforms to the standard set by their particular group. Nor are teens the only ones who are subject to such pressures. It is a rare businessman who does not feel the need to wear a suit and tie. Most politicians also try to be neat and well-dressed. People who wish to impress others often do so by the selection of their clothes-sometimes by choosing more expensive versions. This can be seen particularly in the fashion industry, where clothing by a particular designer fetches prices which are out of all proportion to the actual utilitarian value of the material.

Therefore, even though we are steadily managing to adjust our micro-environments to temperatures which are as close to ideal as the human body wants, and even though sexual taboos of undress are being steadily eroded, it is highly unlikely that there will be no use for clothing in our future, unless humanity evolves into a completely new species.Question 1. Clothes are uniquely human because they_________.

A. are artifacts B have many different functionsC. are made by tools D. are worn when they are

unnecessaryQuestion 2. Which of the following does the author NOT give as a function of clothing?

A. To show how wealthy or powerful the wearer is B. To show the wearer's tasteC. To adjust our micro-environment D. To avoid indecency

Question 3. According to the article, uniforms _______.A. are mainly worn by soldiers B. have many functionsC. show membership of a group D. are always worn by teenagers

Question 4. In paragraph 3, the word "captured" closely means_______.A. recognized B. returned C. arrested D. trapped

Question 5. Which of the following groups of people do not necessarily dress formally?A. business people B. teenagers C. politicians D.

soldiersQuestion 6. The author suggests that fashion in clothing __________.

A. is ridiculous B. is a part of its social function C. is used to show membership of a group D. makes clothes too expensive

Question 7. Teenagers wear very similar clothing to their friends _________.A. because they have the same climate B. to avoid looking different

from the others C. because of sexual taboos of undress D. to display their status and styleQuestion 8. What might be a suitable title for the article?

A. The function of clothing. B. Clothing as fashion. C. The future of clothes. D. The story of clothes

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 from 1 to 5.

Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate. Today’s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a

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library to learn about their field. Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality, they can participate in lifelike simulated experiences. Consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through developments in information technology.

For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at school is not compulsory. Some of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or instruction from a teacher. For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home. Students must complete a minimum number of study hours per year; however, they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit the family schedule. They can log on in early or late in the day and even join live classes in other countries. In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies online as well as that student’s learning materials and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and teachers. The software can then identify the best learning activities and conditions for each individual student and generate similar activities. It can also identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the student’s needs.Question 1: What is the topic of the passage?

A. The effect of information technology on educationB. Students don’t have to go to school anymoreC. Computer software will make sure students learn at home D. Students can know about their weak aspects to focus.

Question 2: The word compulsory is closest in meaning to _______________A. depended B. required C. divided D. paid

Question 3: _______________ counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning.

A. Teacher B. Parent C. Calculator D. Computer softwareQuestion 4: What CAN’T the software do?

A. monitor the time the students learnB. find out the best activities for the studentsC. design materials for the studentsD. identify weaknesses of the students

Question 5: What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students?

A. Students don’t need to travel to school dailyB. Students can learn at times that suit their scheduleC. Students’ weak achievement can be identified D. Students’ learning time won’t be monitored

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. Who talk more - men or women? Most people believe that women talk more. However, linguist Deborah Tannen, who has studied the communication style of men and

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women, says that this is a stereotype. According to Tannen, women are more verbal - talk more - in private situations, where they use conversation as the "glue" to hold relationships together. But, she says, men talk more in public situations, where they use conversation to exchange information and gain status. Tannen points out that we can see these differences even in children. Little girls often play with one "best friend", their play includes a lot of conversation. Little boys often play games in groups; their play usually involves more doing than talking. In school, girls are often better at verbal skills, boys are often better at mathematics. A recent study at Emory University helps to shed light on the roots of this difference. Researchers studied conversation between children age 3-6 and their parents. They found evidence that parents talk very differently to their son than they do to their daughters. The startling conclusion was that parents use more language with their girls. Specifically, when parents talk with their daughters, they use more descriptive language and more details. There is also far more talk about emotions, especially sadness, with daughters than with sons.

Question 1. Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?A. Women talk more than men.B. It's stereotype that women talk more than men.C. Women talk more in private, and men talk more in publicD. Little girls and little boys have different ways of playing.

Question 2. Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?A. Parents do not talk much about sadness with their sons.B. Researchers have studied the conversations of children and their parents.C. Study at Emoiy University can help to explain the differences between communication styles of boys and girls.D. An Emory University found that parents talk more with their daughters than with their sons.

Question 3. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the first paragraph?A. Women talk more in some situations, men talk more in others.B. Men and women have different styles of talking, which may begin in childhood.C. According to Deborah Tannen, the belief that women talk more is partly right but most wrong and oversimplified.D. Men are more sociable than women

Question 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the passage?A. Girls are thought to be more talkative than boys.B. Parents give more love to their daughters than their sons.C. Parents use more language to talk with their daughters.D. Boys don't like showing their emotions.

Question 5. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the second paragraph?A. Boys don't like to be with their parents as much as girls do.B. A recent study found that parents talk differently to their sons and daughters.C. Parents don't enjoy talking with their sons as much as with their daughters.D. Girls have more practice discussing sadness than boys do.

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Question 6. Which word could best replace "startling"?A. interesting B. annoying C. surprising D. beginning

Question 7. Which word is similar in meaning to "glue" in the first paragraph?A. game B. sticky substance C. rope D. means

Question 8. Which of the following phrases best explains the meaning of the word "verbal"?

A. being very talkative B. deriving from verbsC. connected with the use of spoken language D. using very loud noise

Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks. You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your strengths, experiences, (1)________ , work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that (2)________ the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye and (3)________ areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult questions (4)________ and positively, while keeping each answer brief. An interview gives the employer a (5)________ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response. Never say anything negative about past (6)________ ,employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be enthusiastic. If you are genuinely interested (7)________ the job, let the interviewer know that.Question 1. A. education B. specilization C. achievement D. improvementQuestion 2. A.think B. have C. get D. supportQuestion 3. A. hide B. limit C. express D. identifyQuestion 4. A. rightly B. sharply C. accurately D. hardlyQuestion 5. A. chance B. way C. practice D. changeQuestion 6. A. experiment B.experiences C. actions D.memoriesQuestion 7. A. on B. for C. in D. with

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