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1. QUESTION: Pick out one word with a different stress pattern A. arrogant B. practical C. attractive D. confident Analyze: 'arrogant' stressed at first syllable 'practical' stressed at first syllable 'attractive' stressed at second syllable 'confident' stressed at first syllable Therefore, 'attractive' has a different stress position compared to the other words. Answer: C. attractive 2. QUESTION: Pick out one word with a different stress pattern A. teenage B. toddler C. infant D. career Analyze: 'teenage' stressed at first syllable 'toddler' stressed at first syllable 'infant' stressed at first syllable 'career' stressed at second syllable Therefore, 'career' has a different stress position compared to the other words. Answer: D. career 3. QUESTION: Pick out one word with a different stress pattern A. engaged B. married C. divorced D. retired Analyze: 'engaged' stressed at second syllable 'married' stressed at first syllable 'divorced' stressed at second syllable 'retired' stressed at second syllable Therefore, 'married' has a different stress position compared to the other words. Answer: B. married 4. QUESTION: They had to _____ the man's name on the internet to check whether his story was true or not A. look up B. look for C. give up D. go for Analyze: 'look up' means to search for information. 'look for' means to search for something. 'give up' means to stop trying. 'go for' means to attempt to achieve. The phrase that fits the context of checking information online is 'look up'. Answer: A. look up 5. QUESTION: Have you ever tried geocaching? You know, it is one of the exciting _____ games that I've played. Why don't you try it, buddy? A. all-weather B. treasure-hunting C. open-air D. state-of-the-art Analyze: 'all-weather' refers to something suitable for all weather conditions. 'treasure-hunting' refers to searching for hidden treasure, fitting the context of geocaching. 'open-air' means outdoors. 'state-of-the-art' means using the latest technology. The phrase that best describes the nature of geocaching is 'treasure-hunting'. Answer: B. treasure-hunting 6. QUESTION: Just look at the swimmers and the eight-lane _____ and tell me who will be the champion. A. pitch B. course C. track D. pool Analyze: 'pitch' usually refers to a playing field, often for football. 'course' can refer to a route or area designated for racing or swimming. 'track' refers to a path for racing, but not typically for swimming. 'pool' refers to a swimming pool specifically. The best word to describe an area where swimmers compete is 'pool'. Answer: D. pool 7. QUESTION: To strengthen and show up your body muscles, why not try going to the gym and.....? A. do weights B. play board games C. take photography D. go camping Analyze: 'do weights' refers to weightlifting for muscle strengthening. 'play board games' is not related to physical exercise. 'take photography' is an activity unrelated to fitness. 'go camping' refers to outdoor leisure activity, not muscle strengthening. The activity that relates to strengthening muscles is 'do weights'. Answer: A. do weights 8. QUESTION: Japan is very famous for a record number of people who live to be a hundred years old or more. A. teens B. middle ages C. toddlers D. centenarians Analyze: 'teens' refers to teenagers. 'middle ages' refers to adults, typically between 40 and 60 years old. 'toddlers' refers to young children aged 1 to 3. 'centenarians' refers specifically to people aged 100 years or older. The correct term for people living to be a hundred years old is 'centenarians'. Answer: D. centenarians 9. QUESTION: First, the couple dated for a few years, then they _____ and married, and finally they got iiorreed. A. settled down B. got engaged C. grew up D. got out of Analyze: 'settled down' means to begin a stable life, usually after dating. 'got engaged' refers to formally agreeing to marry. 'grew up' refers to maturing. 'got out of' refers to avoiding a commitment. The sequence of events indicates that after dating, they would 'got engaged' before marrying. Answer: B. got engaged 10. QUESTION: Jack, you_____ sport a lot when he was young. What don't you like it now? A. are playing B. used to play C. has played D. has been playing Analyze: 'are playing' is present continuous, not suitable for past reference. 'used to play' indicates a past habit. 'has played' suggests a past action relevant to the present. 'has been playing' indicates an action that has continued until now. The correct phrase indicating a past habit is 'used to play'. Answer: B. used to play 11. QUESTION: Mary _____ (drive) along the street when she suddenly_____(see) a violent fight. A. was driving /saw B. was driving / was seeing C. drove/ saw D. had driven / saw Analyze: 'was driving / saw' indicates ongoing action interrupted by a sudden event, appropriate here. 'was driving / was seeing' is incorrect since 'see' is not a continuous action. 'drove/ saw' is correct but less suitable for describing simultaneous actions. 'had driven / saw' suggests an action before another but is not fitting for this scenario. The best option that indicates an action interrupted by another is 'was driving / saw'. Answer: A. was driving / saw 12. QUESTION: Since Mr. Lee _____ last year, he _____ voluntary work for a charity foundation. A. has retired / has done B. retired / has been doing C. retired / was doing D. had retired / did Analyze: 'has retired / has done' implies no time frame, so it's not suitable. 'retired / has been doing' indicates he has been doing voluntary work since he retired. 'retired / was doing' is incorrect because it doesn't show continuity. 'had retired / did' is not fitting in this context. The option that reflects the ongoing action since the retirement is 'retired / has been doing'. Answer: B. retired / has been doing 13. QUESTION: Tom: Why didn't Rose go to the cinema with you yesterday, Mike? Mike: She decided to stay at home because she _____ the film three times. A. sees B. has seen C. was seeing D. had seen Analyze: 'sees' is present tense, not applicable for past events. 'has seen' implies relevance to the present moment. 'was seeing' suggests ongoing action, which is not suitable. 'had seen' is the past perfect, indicating action completed before another past action. The phrase indicating completion before the time in question is 'had seen'. Answer: D. had seen 14. QUESTION: Thomson bikes _____ for 20 years now. He's got a hundred bikes of all costs and types! A. used to collect B. collected C. has been collecting D. was collecting Analyze: 'used to collect' implies a past habit not continued. 'collected' suggests a completed action without continuity. 'has been collecting' indicates an ongoing action that started in the past and continues. 'was collecting' suggests an action that was ongoing but not relevant to the present. The correct phrase reflecting an ongoing action is 'has been collecting'. Answer: C. has been collecting 15. QUESTION: Marty _____ the girl of his dreams for three weeks, and then he asked her to marry him. A. only dated B. is only dating C. has only dated D. has been dating Analyze: 'only dated' suggests a past action with no ongoing implications. 'is only dating' is present continuous, not suitable for a time reference of three weeks ago. 'has only dated' indicates a past action with relevance but not necessarily ongoing. 'has been dating' indicates a continuous action for the specified time. The option that fits the duration and ongoing action is 'has been dating'. Answer: D. has been dating