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Question 1. A. language B. aviation C. attraction D. applicant

Question 2. A. nervous B. birthday C. worry D. third

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. accomplish B. establish C. abolish D. acronym

Question 4. A. companion B. comfortable C. compliment D. competence

Question 5. A. mechanic B. memorial C. mechanism D. machine

Question 6. Children’s games, which are amusements involve more than one individual,

B C D

A B C D

Question 8. If either of you take a vacation now, we won’t be able to finish this work.

A B C D

Question 9. Computers have made access to information instantly available just by push a few buttons.

A B C D

Question 10. Among the world’s 44 richest countries, there has been not war since 1945.

A B C D

Question 11.________ poor results but also may cause accidents.

A. Haste does not only produce B. Haste had not only produced

C. Haste not only produces D. Haste produces not only.

Question 12. It is important that ________.

C. to keep an exact record D. keeping an exact record

Question 13. Jill has received several scholarships ________ .

A. not only because of his artistic but his academic ability B. for both his academic ability as well as his artistic

Question 14. The moon is not a planet______.

A. resembling the planets in many respects. B. which resembles the planets in many respects.

C. but resemblance to the planets in many respects. D. although it resembles the planets in many respects.

Question 15. ______, they would have had what they wanted.

A. Had they arrived at the fair early B. Supposing they were arriving at the fair early

C. Unless they arrived at the fair early enough. D. If they arrived at the fair early

Question 16. Because they made too many mistakes, they fail in the exam.

A. They made very many mistakes that they fail in the exam.

B. They made too many mistakes for them to fail in the exam.

C. They made so many mistakes that they fail in the exam.

D. They made such many mistakes that they fail in the exam.

Question 17. She locked the door so as not to be disturbed

A. She locked the door in order that she wouldn’t be disturbed B. She locked the door to be not disturbed

C. She locked the door for her not to be disturbed. D. She locked the door so that not to be disturbed.

Question 18. When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high

A. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.

C. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.

D. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate

Question 19. Mary would rather see more historic sights than go dancing.

A. Mary would like to see historic sights and go dancing.

B. Mary likes historic sights when she can not go dancing.

D. Mary had better see more historic sights

Question 20. Many people argue that most UFO sightings are caused by unusual weather conditions.

A. According to many people, unusual weather conditions cause most UFO sightings.

B. Many people argue that most UFO sightings are forecast by unusual weathermen

C. Many people argue that most UFO sightings resulted in unusual weather forecast.

D. Many people argue that most UFO sightings resulted unusual weather forecast.

Question 21. It seemed an impossible task at times, but we carried on_____.

Question 22. He thought the talk was fascinating. His friend, _______, fell asleep halfway through it.

A. although B. nevertheless C. however D. B or C

Question 23. Have you really got no money_______ the fact that you've had a part-time job this term?

A. although B. in spite of C. because of D. in case

Question 24. The doctor gave the patient_____ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.

Question 25. Her book is about the_______ between women and men.

A. unequality B. disequality C. inequality D. non-equality

Question 26. This section of the car park is_______ for visitors.

A. private B. reserved C. given D. put

Question 27. The role of women in society has been greatly _______in the last few years.

Question 28. Only 40 % of 5-year-olds have_______ to pre-school children.

Question 29. He has been_______ from running a political office for five years.

A. missed B. avoided C. made D. barred

Question 30. Delegates will meet with_______ from industry and the government.

A. represented B. representative C. representatives D. representers

Question 31 Sports drinks have caught _______ as consumers have become more health- conscious.

A. in B. at C. out D. on

Question 32. The order_______ him to appear as a witness.

Question 33. It's a program that give some insight into the _______ life of the Victorians.

A. household B. inner C. house D. domestic

Question 34. _______having a good salary, he also has a private income.

A. What's more B. Furthermore C. Apart from D. From

Question 35. - Are you going to John’s wedding ? - I do not know, it ______. I might take the exams that weekend.

A. is all depended B. all is depending C. all depends D. all depend

Question 36. The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.

A. removed quickly B. cleaned well C. changed completely D. destroyed completely

Question 37. - Did your brother go to France ? - No, our parents suggested that we_____ there at night.

Question 38. - Why not open the windows to let _______ clean air in ?

- I’d rather you didn’t . _______ air in our town is quite polluted ?

A. 0 (nothing)- 0 B. 0- The C. a- The D. The- 0

Question 39. _______ at his lessons, still he couldn’t catch up with his classmates.

A. Hardly as he worked B. Hard as he worked C. Hard as he does D. Hard as he was

Question 40. “ How long is the seminar ?” “______ knowledge, it takes about three hours.”

A. To my best B. To the best of my C. In my best of D. In my best

Question 41.My daughter saw an elephant this morning but she ______ one before.

A. had never seen

B. has never seen

C. never sees

D. never had seen

Question 42. Last week, my professor promised that he ______ today.

A. would come

B. will come

C. comes

D. coming

Question 43. He fell over while skiing and my sister had to______ a doctor.

A. bring

B. take

C. fetch

D. carry

Question 44. I am reading this novel. By the time you come back from work I______.

A. shall finish

B. will finish

C. shall have finished

D. have finished

Question 45. Not until ______ home ______ that he had taken someone else's bike.

A. he got/ he realized B. he got/ did he realize C. did he get/ he realized D. he got/ he did realize

Question 46. He was ______ teacher!

A. how good a B. so good a C. so a good D. what a good

Question 47. “This is not a good essay”, said the lecturer. “I find your arguments ______.”

A. convincing B. convincingly C. unconvincing D. unconvincingly

Question 48. There are many ways______ to Rome

A. is leading

B. are leading

C. leading

D. led

Question 49. What chemical is this ? It is ______ a horrible smell .

A. giving down B. giving off C. giving up D. giving out .

Question 50. I got impatient waiting for my turn to _________.

A. go out B. set out C. come out D. work out

Everybody has heard about the Internet, do you know that an “intranet” is? It is this: just as the Internet connects people around the world, intranets connect people within a (51)____ company. In fact, intranets make use of the same software programs as the Internet to (52)____ computers and people. This (53)____ that you do not have to buy a lot of additional programs to set up an intranet service. If your intranet is working properly, it can link together a huge amount of (54)____ which is stored in different places in the company. In this way, people can get the information they need, regardless (55)____ where it comes from. A company intranet can , of course, be used for unimportant information like office memos or canteen menus. But an intranet should (56)____ important information which people need to make decision about new products, costs and so on. The intranet is (57)____ to share their information with other people. (58)____, many departments don’t want to share their specialist knowledge with others. Another problem which often occurs is (59)____ top managers like to use the intranet to “ communicate down” rather than to “ communicate across”. That is, they use the intranet to give orders, not to (60)____ information between themselves and others working in the same organization.

Question 51. A. large B. jointed C. single D. branch

Question 52. A. contact B. introduce C. distinguish D. compare

Question 53. A. is B. is said C. indicates D. means

Question 54. A. parts B. information C. elements D. properties

Question 55. A. on B. with C. of D. to

Question 56. A. bring B. provide C. give D. take

Question 57. A. likely B. willing C. going D. happened

Question 58. A. Luckily B. Consequently C. However D. Unfortunately

Question 59. A. that B. what C. which D. it

Question 60. A. change B. exchange C. transform D. transit

In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth – friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power. Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power. Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

Question 61. What is the main topic of this passage ?

A. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.

B. How energy resources are tapped from nature.

D. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.

Question 62. According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources ?

A. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.

B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.

C. Because they are free and available worldwide.

Question 63. Which of the following words could best replace the word “ harnessing”

Question 64. According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?

A. They are being used in many undeveloped countries. C. They are more expensive than solar panels.

B. They can convert geothermal energy to electricity. D. They contain photovoltaic cells.

Question 65. According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production ?

A. They both require the use of a generator. B. They both use heat from the earth’s surface.

Question 66. Where is the best place in the passage to insert the following sentence:

“ Although the US is not utilizing geothermal resources to this extent, the Western US has a similar capacity to generate geothermal power”

A. after the phrase ” earth-friendly” B. after the phrase “ growing steadily”

Question 67. According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power ?

A. There is very little of it available in Iceland. B. It is being used in 100, 000 private homes worldwide.

C. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.

Question 68. What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland?

A. It is widely used form of energy for heating homes.

B. Twenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses.

C. It is not effective for use in private homes.

D. It is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy.

Question 69. What does the author imply about alternative energy sources ?

B. Most alternative energy sources are too impractical for private use.

C. Alternative energy is too expensive for developing countries to produce.

D. Solar and geothermal energy are the effective forms of alternative power

Question 70. What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage ?

A. To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use.

B. To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use.

C. To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources.

D. To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming.

Fish that live on the sea bottom benefit by being flat and hugging the contours. There are two very different types of flatfish and they have evolved in very separate ways. The skates and rays, relatives of the sharks, have become flat in what might be called the obvious way. Their bodies have grown out sideways to form great “wings”. They look as though they have been flattened but have remained symmetrical and “ the right way up”. Conversely, fish such as plaice, sole, and halibut have become flat in a different way. There are bony fish which have a marked tendency to be flattened in a vertical direction; they are much “ taller” than they are wide. They use their whole, vertically flattened bodies as swimming surfaces, which undulate through the water as they move. Therefore, when their ancestors migrated to the seabed, they lay on one side than on their bellies- However, this raises the problem that one eye was always looking down into the sand and was effectively useless – In evolution this problem was solved by the lower eye “ moving” around the other side. We see this process of moving around enacted in the development of every young bony flatfish. It starts life swimming near the surface, and is symmetrical and vertically flattened , but then the skull starts to grow in a strange asymmetrical twisted fashion, so that one eye, for instance the left, moves over the top of the head upwards, an old Picasso- like vision. Incidentally, some species of 20 flatfish settle on the right side, others on the left, and others on either side.

Question 71. The passage is mainly concerned with:

A. symmetrical flatfish B. bony flatfish C. evolution of flatfish D. different types of flatfish

Question 72. The phrase “ hugging the contours” in the line 1 means:

A. swimming close to the seabed B. hiding in the sand at the bottom of the sea.

C. Floating just below the surface. D. Lying still on the sea bottom.

Question 73. In lines 2- 5, the author mentions skates and rays as examples of fish that:

A. become asymmetrical B. appear to fly C. have spread horizontally D. resemble sharks

Question 74. It can be inferred from the passage that horizontal symmetrical fish:

A. have one eye each side of the head B. have one eye underneath the head

Question 75. The word “conversely” in line 5 is closest in meaning to:

A. Similarly B. Alternatively C. Inversely D. Contrarily

Question 76. According to the passage, fish such as plaice:

A. have difficulties in swimming B. live near the surface

C. have poor eyesight D. have distorted heads

Question 77. The word “ undulate” in line 9 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. Sway B. Flutter C. Flap D. Leap

Question 78. In line 10, the word “ this” refers to

A. the migration of the ancestors B. the practice of lying on one side

C. the problem of the one eye looking downwards D. the difficulty of the only one eye being useful

Question 79. According to the passage, the ability of a bony flatfish to move its eyes around is:

A. average B. weak C. excellent D. variable

Question 80. It can be inferred from the passage that the early life of a flatfish is:

A. often confusing B. pretty normal C. very difficult D. full of danger.

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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.

The first animated film Humorous Phases of Funny Faces, was made in 1906 by newspaper illustrator James Blackton. He filmed faces that were drawn on blackboards in progressive stages. In New York City, Winsor McCay exhibited his most famous film, Little Nemo (1910) and Gertie the Dinosaur (1914). His films featured fluid motion and characters with individual personalities. For the first time, characters drawn of life seemed to live on the screen. In 1914, John R. Bray streamlined the animation process, using assembly line techniques to turn out cartoons.

By 1915, film studios began producing cartoons series. The Pat Sullivan studio produced the series featuring Felix the Cat. He became one of the most beloved characters of the silent-film era. The Max Fleischer studio produced series starring Ko-Ko the Clown and later Betty Boop and Popeye.

The first cartoon with sound was Steamboat Willie (1928), which introduced Mickey Mouse. This film was produced by Walt Disney, the most famous of American animators. His early success enabled Disney to train his animators in anatomy, acting, drawing and motion studies. The results of this are apparent in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), the first full- length animated feature. It became an instant success and still remains popular. Other important Disney films followed.

Warner Brothers’ Studio challenged Disney for leadership in the field with cartoons starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other characters. These films were faster- paced and featured slapstick humor. In the 1950s, a group of animators splintered off from Disney and formed United Production of America, which rejected Disney’s realism and employed a bold, modernistic approach.

In the 1950s, children’s cartoons began to be broadcast on Saturday morning television and, later, in prime time. Among the most successful were those made by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, such as those featuring Yogi Bear and the Flinstones.

The full- length animated film became popular again in the 1980s and ‘90s. Producer Steven Spielberg released his first animated film, American tail (1986), and Disney began a series of remarkable annual hits with The Little Mermaid (1989). Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), a joint production of Spielberg and Disney, blurred the lines between live action and animation. Animation returned to prime-time television with the Fox Network’s The Simpsons. Animators had experimented with computer animation as early as the 1950s, but Toy Story (1955) was the first-full length film to be entirely computer animated. These developments promise to bring about the most exciting era in animation since its heyday.

01. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. the use of computer in animation B. the life of Walt Disney

C. the development of one animated cartoon D. the history of animated film

02. It can be inferred from the passage that the characters in Little Nemo and Gertie the Dinosaur ____.

A. were part of cartoon series B. were first drawn on a blackboard

03. The word “streamlined” is closest meaning to____.

A. revolutionized B. simplified C. bypassed D. invented

04. The word “he” refers to____.

A. Pat Sullivan B. Max Fleischer C. Felix the Cat D. Ko-Ko the Clown

05. What can be inferred from the passage about animated films produced before 1928?

A. They were not very popular B. They were silent films

C. They were longer than later movies D. They were not drawn by hand

06. According to the passage, the film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs____.

A. showed the benefits of training the Disney animators. B. was the first movie produced by Walt Disney.

C. was the last movie Disney made before his death. D. did not become successful until many years later.

07. The author did not specifically mention characters produced by____.

A. United Production of America B. Walt Disney C. Hanna and Barbera D. Warner Brothers

08. The phrase “blurred the lines” is closest in meaning to____.

A. obscured the issues B. answered the questions

C. emphasized the problems D. eliminated the distinctions

09. The first experiment with computer animation took place during the____.

A. 1990s B. 1980s C. 1960s D. 1950s

10. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “heyday”

A beginning B. prime C. decline D. rebirth

11. It was suggested that he studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam.

A B C D

12. The Washington quarter was first minting by the US government in 1932 on the 200^th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. A B C D

14. Hardwood comes from bread- leaved deciduous trees, those that lose theirs leaves in winter.

A B C D

15. During fermentation, complex carbohydrates are converted to another chemicals by the action of enzymes produced by molds, yeasts or bacteria. A B C D

16. A. economics B. conquerable C. capability D. optimistic

17. A. monastery B. metallic C. medieval D. momentum

18. A. descendant B. redundant C. relevant D. consultant

19. A. advisable B. admirable C. reliable D. desirable

20. A. deteriorate B. provincial C. conspiracy D. conscientious

Marathon was the site of one of the most important (21)_____ in the history of Western civilization. There, in 490 B.C., a Greek army defeated a(n) (22)_____ army of Persians and saved Greece from becoming part of the Persian Empire. Marathon is a coastal plain about 25 miles northeast of Athens, Greece. Beginning in 400 B.C., Greek living under Persian (23)_____ in Asia, Minor (now Turkey), (24)_____ against King Darius I of Persia. The Athenians sent solders and 20 ships to aid the rebels. Then the Greeks forces attacked and burned Sardis, a city that served as Darius’s capital in Asia Minor. Darius vowed that he would take (25)_____ on the Athenians by conquering and burning Athens. In 490 B.C., Darius sent one of his general, with an army and a (26)_____ of about 200 ships to conquer Athens. The Persians first destroyed the city Eretria, and then sailed for Marathon. The Athenian general Miltiades (27)_____ the Athenian troops on the island edge of the plain. The Persian occupied the seaward (28)_____ A few days later, the Persian leaders, hoping that civil war had broken out in Athens, loaded part of the forces on ships. The Persian on the ships prepared to sail to Athens and attack the city. Seeing their (29)_____ for a victory, the Athenians attacked the army of Persians that remained on the plain. The Greeks surrounded and thoroughly defeated the Persians at marathon. According to tradition, Miltiades sent the runner Pheidippides from Marathon to Athens with news of the Athenians victory. Pheidippides (30)_____ the 25 miles to Athens at top speed, delivered his message, and fell to the ground, dead. Today, the word marathon refers to a foot race of 26 miles 385 yards (42.2 kilometers) or of similar length.

21. A. fields B. aspects C. battles D. events

22. A invading B. conquering C. expanding D. empowering

23. A. reign B. management C. government D. rule

24. A. stood up B. rose up C. fought up D. stepped up

25. A. grudges B. hatred C. revenge D. curses

26. A. congregation B. pack C. chain D. fleet

27. A. localized B. put C positioned D. situated

28. A. edge B. rim C. brim D. side

29. A. possibility B. chance C. signs D. prospects

30. A. dashed B. sprinted C. galloped D. raced

31. It is a basic requirement in the modern world to be able to deal with figures.

B. Dealing with the modern world requires a basic knowledge of figures.

C. The world requires us to have a basic understanding of figures.

D. Dealing with figures requires a basic knowledge of the modern world.

32. I found myself at a loss to understand my closest friend’s words.

A. I found my closest friend's words easy to understand. B. I understood my closest friend's words completely.

C. I lost heart and didn't understand my closest friend's words.

D. I found my closest friend's words quite incomprehensible.

33. Their chances of success are small.

A. They will certainly be successful. B. It's possible that they will achieve success.

C. It's not very likely that they will succeed. D. They have no chances of being successful.

34. “What would you do if you were a billionaire?” the man asked the woman.

A. The man asked the woman what she would have done if she were a billionaire

B. The man asked the woman what she would do if she were a billionaire

C. The man asked the woman what would she do if she were a billionaire

D. The man asked the woman what would she have done if she had been a billionaire

35. Peter had very little money but managed to make both ends meet.

A. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet. B. Peter could hardly live on little money.

C. Peter got by on very little money. D. Peter found it hard to live on very little money.

36. The way to get the best out of me is to make me work very hard.

A. My work is under consideration, so I do my best. B. If you make me work hard, I can't get the best.

C. Don't make me work hard or I can't make the best out of me. D. I work best when I am under pressure.

37. As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home.

A. No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home.

B. He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected.

C. Calling home, he said that he had arrived at the airport.

D. He arrived at the airport and called me to take him home.

38. The film didn’t come up to my expectations.

A. I expected the film to end more abruptly. B. The film was as good as I expected.

C. I expected the film to be more boring. D. The film fell short of my expectations.

39. When the speaker finished, she received a big hand.

A. The speaker was known for her big hands. B. The speaker finished when she had got a big hand.

C. The speaker gave her a big hand. D. The audience applauded the speaker.

40. Mary loves her mother more than her father.

A. Mary loves her mother more than her father does.   B. Her father loves her mother but Mary loves her more. 

41. They decided to _____ their differences and became friends.

A. take on B. put aside C. give away D. go over

42. He retired early_____ his ill health.

A. on behalf of B. in front of C. ahead of D. on account of

43. London_____ a lot since we first_____ here.

A. had changed / came B. changed / came C. changed / had come D. had changed / had come

44. – Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” _ Susan: “_____.”

A. I don't agree, I'm afraid B. You’re welcome C. That would be great D. I feel very bored

45. Come with me. I’m seeing “The killer” tomorrow.

A. Are you?   B Will you?   C. Do you?   D. Shall you?

46. The curtains have_____ because of the strong sunlight.

47. – Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” _ Maria: “_____”

A. Of course not, it’s not costly B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in C. I think so D. No problem

48. I accidentally_____ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.

49. I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news.

A. be related B. be interested in C. get in touch D. have connection

50. – Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!” – Jennifer: “_____”

A. All right. Do you know how much it costs? B. Not at all. Don’t mention it.

C. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it. D. Welcome! It’s very nice of you.

51. I _____ in trouble now if I had listened to you in the first place.

A wouldn’t be  B. won’t be  C. am not  D. wouldn’t have been

52. Having been delayed by heavy traffic, _____.

A. it was difficult for her to arrive on time B. her being late was intolerable

C. it was impossible for her to arrive on time D. she was unable to arrive on time

53. Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old_____.

A. independently B. separately C. respectively D. respectfully

54. – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “_____?”

A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!

55. The United States consists of fifty states,_____ has its own government.

A. each of which B. hence each C. they each D. each of that

56. As the drug took_____ , the boy became quieter.

A. action B. influence C. effect D. force

57. His car is getting unreliable. He thinks he’ll trade it_____ for a new one.

A. away B. in C. off D. up