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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. sympathized B. demanded C. sophisticated D. decorated
Question 2: A. distinct B. economy C. citizen D. congratulate

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. passion B. require C. mature D. precise
Question 4: A. ambitious B. mentally C. marital D. alternate

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: Of the two sisters, Linda _________.
A. is beautiful B. is the most beautiful C. is more
beautiful D. is so beautiful
Question 6: When __________?
A.were computers used first B. were computers first used
C. did computers first use D. are computers first using
Question 7: I would have visited you before if there _____ quite a lot of people in your house.
A. hadn't B. hadn't been C. wouldn't be D. wasn't
Question 8:______ people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw ______ stones.
A. Ø/the B. Ø/Ø C. A/a D. A/the
Question 9: Never before___________ in an earnest attempt to resolve their differences.
A. have the leaders of these two countries met
B. the leaders of these two countries have met
C. have the leaders of these two countries meet
D. met the leaders of these two countries
Question 10: Neil Armstrong, the first person __________ on the moon, reported that the surface was
fine and powdery
A. set foot B. that set foot C. to set foot D. setting foot
Question 11: I bought a __________________ table yesterday.
A. wooden round fashionable B. round wooden fashionable
C. wooden fashionable round D. fashionable round wooden
Question 12: Becky usually looks sleepy at breakfast time, but today she looks wide _______________.
A. happy B. active C. wake D. awake
Question 13: Many a staff in his office __________ a salary increase since last month.
A. have demanded B. demanded
C. has demanded D. demands
Question 14: Last Sunday, I had my computer installed the anti-virus ______.
A. hardware B. programming C. program D. hardwares
Question 15: Don’t shut off my computer. It’s in ______.
A. working B. using C. operating D. use
Question 16: I study English because I want to ______ to foreign people and travel around the world.
A. tell B. understand C. say D. talk
Question 17: The student was ______ of understanding the theory even after the professor’s profound
explanation.
A. incompetent B. unsuccessful C. helpless D. incapable
Question 18: The lights ______ dimmed for a few seconds.
A. infallibly B. inexplicably C. indirectly D. ineffectively

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 19: Although the pair do not get along at first, they eventually become good friends.
A. finally B. fortunately C. certainly D. gradually
Question 20: The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.
A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D. upset

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 21: The problem is due to discipline, or, more precisely, the lack of discipline, in school.
A. informally B. casually C. wrongly D. flexibly
Question 22: This puzzle is a piece of cake. I can do it with my eyes closed.
A. very difficult B. easy enough C. rather boring D. quite understandable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 23: Kimura: “I can’t speak English well enough to apply for that post.”
Yoshida: “________.”
A. Me neither B. Me too C. Me either D. Me also
Question 24: Son: “Our team has just won the last football match.”
David: “________”
A. Good idea. Thanks for the news. B. Yes. I guess it’s very good.
C. Well, that’s very surprising! D. Yes, it’s our pleasure.

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 25 to 29.
Cultural identity
The definition of cultural identity, in its most basic form, is a sense of belonging. This includes a shared
sense of companionship, beliefs, interests and basic ideas of living. When a person identifies with their
culture, they often (25) _______ traditions that have been passed down through the years. The cultural
identity links a person to their heritage, and it can help them to identify with others who have the same
traditions and basic belief systems.
Some people claim that a person’s cultural identity is the (26) _______ or groundwork on which every
other aspect of their being is built. It is the cornerstone of what makes them who they are. Following one’s
culture often means working a specific religion, wearing a certain type of clothing or something else that
(27) _______ their culture. It creates an outward, visible means of identifying that person as part of a
particular culture or nationality.
The Aboriginal tribes of Australia and New Zealand are excellent examples of this. Many tribes still live
and behave as they did when they first accessed white civilization. They hunt, dress, celebrate and live
their lives as if no one has ever attempted to (28) _______ them. They follow a tribal form of government
and also stick to a strict (29) _______ of ethics both in tribal and family life. Habits are often passed down
from generation to generation and have been in existence for hundreds of years.
Question 25. A. hold B. include C. catch D. embrace
Question 26. A foundation B foundations C. fact D. establishment
Question 27. A shows B. represents C. acts for D. states
Question 28. A. influence B. attack C. impress D. alternate
Question 29. A. system B. code C. rule D. combination

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 30 to 34.
Ainsley Harriott
I've always been a bit of an entertainer and played the funny man. I was a part-time comedian for years, so
I learned how to stand in front of audiences. It made me sure of myself. I like being liked and I love
making everyone smile.
I live in London with my wife and children. We spend a lot of time just singing and dancing around the
house. I grew up with music; my dad is the pianist, Chester Harriott. My working day is divided between
television and writing cook books, though TV takes most of my time. I spend about five days a fortnight
working on the cooking programmes I appear in. I eat all sorts of things at home but I only buy quality
food. When I'm cooking, I experiment with whatever is in the fridge – it's good practice for my TV series.
I'm a football fan and enjoy going to matches, but I'm a home-loving person really. I don't like going to
the pub but we do go out to eat about once a month. There's nothing better than a night at home playing
with the children. I rarely go to bed before midnight. Late evening is when fresh thoughts on cooking
usually come to me, so I often write or plan my programmes then.
Question 30. What is the writer's main purpose in writing the text?
A. To describe how he lives
B. To say what makes him laugh
C. To talk about his cooking ideas
D. To explain how he started on TV
Question 31. What would a reader learn about Ainsley from the text?
A. He is a very good musician.
B. He likes to plan the family meals.
C. He is nervous about performing on stage.
D. He enjoys spending time with his family.
Question 32. What does the writer say about himself?
A. He loves going out and meeting people.
B. He is very similar to his father.
C. He enjoys being popular.
D. He should go to bed earlier.
Question 33. What does he say about his working life?
A. He would like to appear less on TV.
B. He gets his best ideas at certain times.
C. He prefers being a comedian.
D. He should practise cooking more.
Question 34. Which of the following is the best description of the writer?
A. The popular TV comedian who enjoys cooking, watching football, and having a busy social life.
B. The TV cook who loves making people laugh, watching football and, above all, having a happy family
life.
C. The singing TV cook who likes making jokes, playing with his children, and having an early night.
D. The cook and comedian who takes great care about the way he cooks his food and enjoys listening to
music more than anything.

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 35 to 42.
Psychologist have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a
person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed.
The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes. It seems very obvious that being born with the
right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be
fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast
car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that
were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based
on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment. One case involving very intelligent twins
was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however,
was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its
abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even
better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment,
the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence
and socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a
family is, as this does not affect the intelligence.
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor
of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary
performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least
ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
- Marry an intelligent person.
- Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
- Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
- Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.
Question 35. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ________.
A. ability depends both on intelligence and environment
B. different twins generally have different levels of ability
C. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
D. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
Question 36. Scientists chose twins for their study because ________.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin
B. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
Question 37. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
B. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
C. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured
D. They practice playing their instruments for many years
Question 38. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ________.
A. starting their education at an early age
B. letting them play their own way
C. permitting them to follow their own interests
D. pushing their children too hard
Question 39. The sentence “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel” in the passage
means that in order to become a genius, ________.
A. you need to have good health and good nourishment
B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently.
C. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
D. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
Question 40. The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean ________.
A. helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people
B. good for someone and making him or her likely to be successful
C. of high quality or an acceptable standard
D. under the control or in the power of somebody else
Question 41. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
B. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure
C. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
D. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
Question 42. The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to ________.
A. other people B. other geniuses C. other children D. other scientists

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: The scissors on the table is my mother’s.
A. The B. on C. is D. mother’s
Question 44: The tenants in the apartment next to mine is giving a party this evening.
A. The B. mine C. is giving D. a party
Question 45: 20 percent of the forest have been destroyed lately.
A. percent B. have been C. lately D. forest

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: They report that soil pollution has seriously threatened the livelihood of many local
farmers.
A. The livelihood of many local farmers was reported to be seriously endangered by soil pollution.
B. It is reported that the livelihood of many local farmers has led to serious soil pollution.
C. Soil pollution is reported to have posed a serious threat to the livelihood of many local farmers.
D. It has been reported that soil pollution has actually put many local farmers at risk.
Question 47: If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work.
B. If he were careful, we would finish the work.
C. If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work.
D. Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.
Question 48: We had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible.
A. In spite of the heavy rain we managed to walk half way round the lake as planned.
B. The heavy rain nearly prevented us from walking right round the lake.
C. We would have walked right round the lake even if it had rained heavily.
D. If it hadn’t rained so heavily, we would have walked right round the lake.

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: 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. Packed in recyclable materials, our products are environmentally-friendly.
C. Our products are packaged in recycled materials to be environmentally-friendly.
D. The recyclable package of our products makes them look environmentally-friendly.
Question 50: Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of car. However, cars
are the greatest contributor of air pollution.
A. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of
air pollution of air.
B. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors
of air pollution.
C. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that among the greatest
contributors of air pollution.
D. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the
pollution of air.