8. Exercise_regularly_to always keep your body fit and your mind happy.
A regular
B. regularly
C. irregular
D. irregularly
8. Exercise_regularly_to always keep your body fit and your mind happy.
A regular
B. regularly
C. irregular
D. irregularly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I think you ____ do exercise regularly in order to keep your body in good shape.
A. must
B. should
C. ought to
D. Both B and C
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 34 to 38.
The human body is a symphony of intricate rhythms, orchestrated (34) _____ an invisible conductor known as the body clock. It is the mastermind behind our sleep-wake (35) _____, regulating our internal processes with unwavering precision. Like a skilled maestro, it synchronises our biological functions, guiding us through the ebb and flow of each day.
This internal timekeeper, also (36) _____ as the circadian rhythm, governs our sleep patterns, hormone production, and metabolism. It dances to the beat of external cues, such as sunlight and darkness, aligning our bodies with the (37) _____ rhythms of the world around us. But this remarkable clock isn't just a mechanical timepiece. It has the power to shape our physical and mental well-being. When in harmony, it bestows us with vitality, alertness, and a sense of balance. However, (38) _____ disrupted, it can unleash chaos, leading to sleep disorders, mood swings, and even compromised immune function.
34. A. with B. by C. on D. for
35. A. circle B. recycle C. cycle D. archive
36. A. nominated B. famous C. famed D. known
37. A. superficial B. natural C. dominant D. obvious
38. A. until B. because C. since D. when
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Brian wants to borrow Andrew’s cellphone for a while.
Brian: “Do you mind if I use your cellphone for a while?” – Andrew: “__________.”
A. You can say that again.
B. Certainly, it’s true.
C. Not at all. Feel free.
D. Yes, you can use it.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. ……………….., ingenuity and flair are the songwriter’s real talents.
A. Creative B. Creativeness C. Creation D. Creativity
9. There’s increasing demand for cars which are more ……………. on fuel.
A. economic B. economics C. economical D. economy
10. The campaign has certainly succeeded in …………. public awareness of the issue.
A. picking up B. lifting C. rising D. raising
11. Every advanced nation has strict regulations to protect endangered ……….
A. group B. type C. species D. class
12. I have ………………… with most of my secondary school friends.
A. contact B. connection C. conversation D. communication
13. I find it hard to write ………………………. time pressure.
A. on B. under C. down D. with
14. They got …………….. the bus in Obdland Village and walked up the road.
A. on B. out C. in D. off
15. Even a low level of noise interferes ……………….. my concentration.
A. with B. on C. off D. in
16. Not only …………… give you the experience of meeting a number of very interesting personalities, it will also take you to many interesting places.
A. will reading these stories B. reading these stories
C. these stories will D. do reading these stories
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. - “Well, we’d like to thank you for coming today. It’s nice to meet you.”
-”…………………..”
A. Oh, thank you. It’s my pleasure.
B. Not too bad. How are you?
C. No, I don’t. My name is Linda.
D. Hi, I’m Katherine, but call me Kate.
18. - “What are you thinking of doing when you leave school?”
- “…………”
A. I’m not sure. May be something with history.
B. I’m not that great at technology.
C. Not much. My dad is an engineer.
D. Oh, languages are definitely not my strengths
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.
19. Larry was so absorbed in reading the novel that he forgot all about time.
A. busy B. interested C. obliged D. distracted
20. In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.
A. casual B. careless C. embarrassing D. impolite
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.
21. She’s doing a comparative study of health in inner cities and rural areas.
A. urban B. mountainous C. suburban D. coastal
22. Police are searching the area in the hope of finding the missing boy.
A. anxiety B. despair C. expectation D. ambition
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.
When man first learnt how to make fire, he began to use fuel for the first time. The fuel he used was probably wood. As time passed, man eventually discovered that substances such as coal and oil would (23) …………..
Coal was not used very widely as a (24) ……….. of energy until the last century. With the coming of the industrial revolution, it was soon realized that production would double if coal was used instead of wood. Nowadays, (25) ………….. of the huge factories and electricity stations would be unable to function if there was no coal.
In the last twenty or thirty years, (26) …………., the use of coal has declined. As a result, there have been changes in the coal industry. It is (27) ………….. that more people would use coal if oil and gas were not available.
23. A. heat B. burn C. fire D. light
24. A. resource B. reason C. cause D. source
25. A. much B. many C. more D. few
26. A. however B. therefore C. because D. since
27. A. believed B. considered C. made D. provided
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.
Not so many years ago, the word vitamin was known only to a few scientists. Today it is very widely used, and the importance of vitamins in our foods is common knowledge.
Vitamins are life-giving substances found in foods and are needed for the proper growth and general health of the body. The different kinds of vitamins are indicated by letters of the alphabet. At the present time, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E and G are known. A proper diet should contain a collection of foods in which all of these vitamins are present. Vitamins are also prepared and sold in tablet and capsule form.
Each vitamin has its particular work to do in the life-giving process. Vitamin B1, for example, benefits appetite and digestion. It also helps the body grow. Another vitamin helps the blood to clot, so that danger of bleeding to death in case of injury is lessened. Still another makes the eyes stronger of seeing at night. Airplane pilots need plenty of this vitamin. Scientists think vitamins may have some effect on keeping the hair from turning gray.
28. Which of the following is NOT directly stated in the article but is a reasonable conclusion from the reading?
A. Scientists have known about vitamins for centuries.
B. Vitamins are medicines given to cure diseases.
C. To get all the vitamins a person must eat a variety of foods.
D. A few people know the value of vitamins.
29. This article as a whole is about ……………………….
A. diet in relation to health
B. prevention of diseases
C. what vitamins are and what they do
D. how scientists discovered vitamins
30. We know the name of vitamins through ……………….
A. the pictures
B. the food
C. the letters of the alphabet
D. the different tastes
31. The word “another” in the last paragraph refers to which of the following?
A. vitamin B. food C. diet D. medicine
32. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Vitamins can be taken only by eating the foods in which they are found.
B. Vitamins can be prepared in tablet and capsule form.
C. Vitamins have an important effect on health.
D. Each vitamin has its particular work to do.
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
33. He had never played in such a wonderful theatre before.
It was ………………………………………………………………………
34. I’ll be very happy when I go on holiday.
I am very much looking …………………………………………………..
35. The village is the same as it was in the 1950s.
The village has not ………………………………………………………..
36. You are not allowed to drive if you don’t have a driving license.
You must not ………………………………………………………………
Combine the sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do NOT change the given words in any ways.
37. Mary didn’t wear a raincoat. She got a cold. (so)
………………………………………………………………………………
38. It is cheap to go by train. It is expensive to go by air. (cheaper)
………………………………………………………………………………
39. The bird covered the nest with her wings. She wanted to protect her eggs. (order)
………………………………………………………………………………
40. 1 was very surprised at the news. She didn’t pass the exam. (passing)
………………………………………………………………………………
I. Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1 Jack: “__________.” - John: “I’ll make my collection richer and richer”
a. What is your hobby, David?
b. How do you organize your collection, David?
c. What do you plan to do next, David?
d. How do you collect your books, David?
2 .Jack: “The movie _________last night was terrible.” - John: “Oh, really! What is it about?”
a. I went b. I went to it c. I went to d. that I went
III. Rewrite the following sentences using Conditional sentences type 1:
9. Study harder and you will succeed.
_________________________________
10. Keep silent and we'll understand.
__________________________________
11. Do exercise regularly and you'll be fit.
__________________________________
Choose the correct answer – A, B C or D – to complete the passage.
To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (31)………. joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (32)………………with.
There are all sorts of things that can (33)……………about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (34)…………to consider your best friend.
To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (35)………….. understands us better than anyone else. It’s the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets .
Question 34:
A. enough
B. such
C. so
D. too
Choose the correct answer – A, B C or D – to complete the passage.
To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (31)………. joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (32)………………with.
There are all sorts of things that can (33)……………about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (34)…………to consider your best friend.
To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (35)………….. understands us better than anyone else. It’s the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets .
Question 35:
A. which
B. whom
C. who
D. whose