Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part

differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. books B. dreams C. falls D. builds
Question 2: A. climb B. mind C. pick D. line

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. correct B. final C. heavy D. normal
Question 4: A. attractive B. average C. classical D. regular

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: The view is really funny, _______?
A. isn't he B. was he C. doesn't he D. did he
Question 6: You shouldn’t sit in _______ sun for too long.
A. a B. an C. the D. ∅ (no article)
Question 7: There were lots of black clouds _______ the sky just before the storm.
A. above B. at C. in D. on
Question 8: One effective way to lose weight is to avoid ________ between meals.
A. to eat B. eating C. eat D. eaten
Question 9: If my father ________ here now, he would help me fix my bicycle.
A. were B. is C. will be D. would be
Question 10: I have made a lot of new friends since my family _________ here.
A. move B. moved C. will move D. was moving
Question 11: It’s really important to have a true friendship _______ it makes your life more
meaningful.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
Question 12: I will come and see you _________.
A. when I was finishing my home work B. as soon as I have finished my homework
C. until I finished my homework D. after I had finished my homework
Question 13: My lifelong dream is to live in a house _______ by a big garden full of flowers and
trees.
A. is surrounding B. surrounding C. is surrounded D. surrounded
Question 14: A _______ party was prepared to welcome the honoured guests.
A. special B. specialise C. specially D. specialisation
Question 15: Jack _______ his best suit to make a good impression on his future in-laws.
A. took on B. took off C. put on D. put off
Question 16: Janice ______ some useful sugggestions for the class extra-curricular activities.
A. caused B. thought C. made D. caught
Question 17: Kevin enjoyed working with children so much that he decided to pursue a ______ in
teaching.
 A. career B. task C. duty D. work
Question 18: A reduction in the amount of paperwork has been proposed in an attempt to ease the
______ on busy teachers.
A. emphasis B. density C. power D. pressure
Question 19: Having so many hobbies in common, Ted and Nick got on like a(n) ______ on fire.
A. block B. house C. apartment D. bungalow

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.
Question 20: The fire brigade responded to the scene instantly upon receiving the emergency all.
A. suddenly B. immediately C. early D. steadily
Question 21: He is a naughty boy who likes teasing and playing tricks on his classmates.
A. mischievous B. guilty C.anxious D. adventurous

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.
Question 22: The students felt more confident to enter the competition thanks to the encouraging
words from their teacher.
A. negative B. impressive C. progressive D. passive
Question 23: Lisa is now in two minds whether or not to take a gap year after leaving high school.
A. reluctant B. ignorant C. decisive D. intentional

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Ben is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.
- Ben: “Can I have the menu, please?”
- Waiter: “_________”
A. But I don’t like it. B. No, I’ll think it over.
C. Here you are, sir. D. Enjoy your meal.
Question 25: Laura and Mitchell are talking about online learning.
- Laura: “Online learning seems the best solution now.”
- Mitchell: “________.It helps students keep learning while schools are closed.”
A. I quite agree B. You must be kidding
C. I’m not sure D. I don’t think that’s a good idea

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.
Mobile phones: a benefit or social nuisance?
Few people under 30 will be able to imagine a time before the existence of mobile phones. Neither will
they be (26) ______ of the harmful effect that many people predicted text language would have on
young people’s language skills.
Interestingly, linguists nowadays believe that expressing oneself clearly in texts is evidence of a good
background in grammar and sentence structure. Mobile phones are credited with encouraging people to
communicate more. They can also provide reassurance to people (27) ______ are alone in dangerous
situation. Some people use mobile phones as a kind of barrier to unwelcome social contact; texting can
signal your unavailability to (28) ______ people in the same way that wearing sunglasses and
headphones does.

Some issues with mobile phones are still controversial. Talking loudly on the phone while on public
transport is thought to be rude and (29) ______ by many people in the UK. (30) ______, a signigicant
minority of people still do it, despite the sighing and other obvious signs of disapproval from their
fellow passengers.

(Adapted from “Advanced Expert” by Jan Bell and Roger Gower)

Question 26: A. anxious B. alert C. aware D.forgetful
Question 27: A. which B. when C. where D. who
Question 28: A. other B. another C. every D. one
Question 29: A. inconsiderate B. insignificant C. inflexible D. inattentive
Question 30: A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise

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.
Our lives are full of cardboard. The packaging of certain things we buy, from food products to
electrical goods, is made of cardboard. In the UK, over 8 million tons of the stuff is produced every
year just for packaging. It makes the things we buy more expensive, too. On average, 16% of the
money we spend on a product is for packaging. And where does the packaging usually end up? In the
bin, of course, but hopefully that’s the recycling bun not the rubbish bin!
Recycling cardboard is much more efficient than producing it in the first place. It takes 24% less
energy and produces 50% less sulphur dioxide to recycle it. Recycled cardboard has some remarkable
uses, too. Obviously, it ends up as packaging again, but it is also used as a building material. It isn’t as
expensive as traditional materials and it is often more accessible. Some innovative and
environmentally friendly designers are actually using it to make furniture and buildings.
One such person is Japanese architect Shigery Ban, who designed wonderful emergency shelters
made of cardboard tubes. The first people to use these were the survivors of the appalling earthquake
in Kobe, Japan, in 1995. Since then, they have been used in other places around the world after terrible
natural disasters. Perhaps Ban’s most outstanding design is his cardboard cathedral in Christchurch,
New Zealand. His modern, eco-friendly cathedral for up to 700 people is a temporary replacement for
the ancient cathedral that was damaged in the earthquake in February 2011.
(Adapted from “Achievers B1” by Helen Hallwell)
Question 31: Which could be the title for the passage?
A. Cardboard- A Traditional Building Material
B. The Future of Packaging in the UK
C. Japanese Modern Architecture
D. A Building Material for the Future
Question 32: The phrase “the stuff” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
 A. food products B. cardboard C. packaging D. electrical goods
Question 33: The phrase “innovative” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.
A. using new ways of doing something B. travalling around the world
C. being friendly to the enviroment D. becoming interested in mending something
Question 34: According to the passage, recycled cardboard can be used for _______.
A. packaging
B. creating energy
C. producing sulphur dioxide
D. making rubbish bins
Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE about cardboard buildings as stated in the passage?
A. They were constructed in Japan and New Zealand only.
B. They can serve as permanent home for people.
C. They are shelters for people after natural disasters.
D. They can house just a small number of people.

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.
What was, just a few days ago, the object of eager speculation among British children has
become a reality. Schools are shut. For an unspecified period, learning will take place at home, except
for a minority of pupils who are deemed to be vulnerable, or whose parents are key workers. Closing
schools was a necessary step that should have been taken sooner, as it was in other countries. Across
the world, school is part of the rhythm of life- for parents and teachers as well as pupils. Because of
coronavirus, an estimated 800 million children globally are now having their education interrupted.
Some may welcome this, at least at first. Nobody wants to catch Covid-19, or be responsible for
spreading it. With British schooling in preparation for primary school SATs, GCSEs and A-levels,
lessons can be more like drills than investigations. Some parents have already begun sharing plans
(and jokes) about homeschooling. However, most parents will feel less well equipped to teach older
children.
The social impact of being separated from peers also varies for different age groups. Almost all
children, including some who find school difficult, benefit from the social experiences that it offers.
But for teenagers, whose emotional development requires them to become more separate from their
parents and carers, being forced back into the family nest carries particular stresses.
But economic inequality will be the biggest variable between the experiences of British children
over the next few months. In any society, school is a leveller. When they are there, pupils share the
same spaces, lessons, menus and teachers. At home, children of well-off parents invariably live in
bigger houses, are more likely to have their own bedrooms, two parents rather than one to support
them, and better access to technology as well as books and other learning resources, and food.
We must do our best over the coming months, and no one should begrudge those who are
looking forward to lessons or weekday lunches with their children. But during this particular period,
the governmnet should do everything in its power to ensure that more vulnerable children and families
do not lose out. When things get back to normal, anyone who have fallen behind must be helped to
catch up.
(Adapted from www.theguardian.com)
Question 36: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Life without School: Not a Level Playing Field
B. Homeschooling: You’ve Missed the Boat
C. Life at School: No Pain No Gain
D. In Praise Of Homeschooling
Question 37: The word “deemed” in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to ______.
A. considered B. persuaded
C. affected D. chosen
Question 38: According to paragraph 2, why does the idea of school closure seem appealing at first?
A. Because lessons at school have become unnecessary
B. Because most students haven’t been well-prepared for the coming exams
C. Because parents hope to have more time with their children
D. Because people are unwilling to put their well-being at risk
Question 39: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. teenagers B. experiences C. cares D.stresses
Question 40: The word “invariably” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. certainly B. changeably C. doubtfully D. variously
Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following would best facilitate homeschooling?
A. Families’ wealth
B. Teenagers’ separation from peers
C. Teachers’ expertise
D. Parents’ working experience
Question 42: Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. British schools are considering closure on account of Covid-19.
B. Children whose parents work in important industries are more vulnerable.
C. In any particular school, children have equal access to learning resources.
D. Modern parents believe they are in a good position to teach their offspring.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 43: Tom and Jerry are one of my son’s favourite cartoons.
Question 44: Doing regular exercise can keep you in shape, improve your health, and reducing stress.
Question 45: TikTok, a very entertained application, has become popular with the young recently.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46: Jane is less sociable than her sister
A. Jane’s sister is not as sociable as she is.
B. Jane’s sister is less sociable than she is.
C. Jane is more sociable than her sister
D. Jane is not as sociable as her sister.
Question 47: “I went out with my friends last night,” Tim said.
A. Tim said that I would go out with his friends last night.
B. Tim said that he went out with my friends the previous night.
C. Time said that he had gone out with his friends the previous night.
D. Time said that I had gone out with his friends last night.
Question 48: Perhaps we will be late for the meeting.
A. We must get to the meeting on time. B. We should get to the meeting on time.
C. We needn’t get to the meeting on time. D. We may not get to the meeting on time.
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.
Question 49: You can use my car. Make sure you bring it back by 7 p.m.
A. You can use my car unless you bring it back by 7 p.m.
B. You can’t use my car if you bring it back by 7 p.m.
C. You can’t use my car in case you forget to bring it back by 7 p.m.
D. You can use my car provided you bring it back by 7 p.m.
Question 50: The #Trashtag Challenge has had a great influence on people around the world. They
have started to clean up their nearby polluted areas.
A. So influential is the #Trashtag Challenge that people around the world would they start
cleaning up their nearby polluted areas.
B. Only if the #Trashtag Challenge greatly influenced people around the world have started to
clean up their nearby polluted areas.
C. Not until people around the world had started cleaning up their nearby polluted areas did the
#Trashtag Challenge greatly influence them.
D. But for the great influence of the #Trashtag Challenge, people around the world would have
started cleaning up their nearby polluted areas.