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.
- 1. A. br<u>ea</u>kdown B. tr<u>ea</u>tment C. pl<u>ea</u>sant D. thr<u>ea</u>ten
- The underlined part in "breakdown" sounds like /eɪ/, while the others sound like /e/.
- Answer: A
- 2. A. camp<u>ai</u>gn B. maint<u>ai</u>n C. cert<u>ai</u>n D. mount<u>ai</u>n
- The underlined part in "campaign" sounds like /æm/, while the others sound like /eɪn/.
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- Answer: A
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
- 3. Watch out! You ________ off that treadmill if you are not careful!
- The sentence implies a future action that could happen quickly if caution isn't taken.
- Answer: B. might fall
- 4. I might have to postpone my trip to Scotland this weekend because I have a bad cold.
- "Might have to" expresses a possibility or a slight obligation in the future.
- Answer: D. am going to (This expresses a future intention or arrangement, fitting the "have to" feeling)
- 5. I'm thinking of taking ________ the running, but I've just run three times this week already.
- "Up" often follows "take" when referring to starting a new activity or hobby.
- Answer: A. up
- 6. You ________ bring your own mat - the gym provides them for members.
- The gym provides mats, so it's not necessary to bring your own.
- Answer: B. needn't
- 7. The personal trainer ________ at my gym has told me that I need to lose 5 kilos.
- The trainer has already given the advice.
- Answer: A. working
- 8. My new fitness app ________ has me working out for 30 minutes every day.
- The app is the one causing the action.
- Answer: C. that
- 9. That leg looks broken, but it's not a doctor ________ go to the hospital.
- Since it's not a doctor who said it, there's a need to consult one.
- Answer: B. you should
- 10. This herb is a great natural remedy that can help in the ________ of health conditions.
- "Prevention" fits the context of a remedy helping to avoid health issues.
- Answer: A. prevention
- 11. Don't forget to buy some sunscreen ________ you're spending so much time outdoors.
- "As" introduces the reason for buying sunscreen.
- Answer: C. as
- 12. Student A: "Everyone should reduce their carbon footprint by car-pooling." Student B: "________, but then how would we travel alone?"
- Student B is expressing partial agreement but also raising a practical concern.
- Answer: A. That's a good idea
- 13. Student A: "That's the way I see it." Student B: "________. It's definitely possible."
- Student B is agreeing with Student A's viewpoint.
- Answer: B. You're right
- 14. These are the features that you can apply to your face if you have bad acne.
- "Try on" means to test how something looks or fits.
- Answer: A. try on
- 15. Vicky stood still after filling up a medical form when she joined the gym.
- "Speechless" describes being unable to speak, often due to surprise or shock.
- Answer: B. speechless
- 16. Some of the natural treatments you use is bad for the environment. ________, it is costly.
- "Moreover" adds another related point.
- Answer: C. Moreover
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.
- 17.
- A. That sounds great! I'd love to join you.
- B. Hi Ben! That sounds great! I'd love to join you.
- C. Hi Ben! I'm thinking of going to the beach this weekend. Would you like to join me?
- D. I'm thinking of going to the beach this weekend. Would you like to join me? That sounds great! I'd love to join you.
- The logical order is to suggest the idea first, then the acceptance.
- Answer: D
- 18.
- a. I've started using eco, and it's surprising how much less plastic waste I generate now.
- b. Thanks for sharing your tips on reducing single-use plastic; they were super helpful.
- c. It's a really easy step to take, and it really makes a difference for the environment.
- d. One of the best changes you suggested was switching to a reusable water bottle.
- e. What other small changes do you recommend to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle?
- f. Write back soon.
- The logical flow is to thank for tips, mention a specific helpful tip, state the positive outcome, mention the overall impact, and then ask for more suggestions.
- Answer: B. b-d-a-c-e-f
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
- 19. The best word to start the sentence describing the experience is "Luckily".
- Answer: B. Luckily
- 20. The phrase that best fits after "as a counselor" is "at an adventure camp".
- Answer: A. at an adventure camp
- 21. The best word to describe the feeling of the first day is "daunting".
- Answer: C. daunting
- 22. The word that best fits after "everyone was so" is "welcoming".
- Answer: D. welcoming
- 23. The best word to describe the activities is "varied".
- Answer: A. varied