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.

Solar energy does not create any (1) ________ and is widely used by many countries. It is (2) ________ source of power because the sun will continue to produce sunlight all the years. Solar panels which are required to harness this energy can be used (3)________ a long time and require little or no maintenance. (4) ________ , solar energy proves to be ineffective in colder regions which don’t receive good sunlight. (5) ________ cannot be used during night and not all the light from the sun can be trapped by solar panels. Solar energy advantages are much more than its disadvantages (6) ________ make it as a viable source of producing alternative energy.
1. A. pollute​ B. pollution​ C. pollutedly​ D. polluted

2. A. renewable​ B. dangerous​ C. expensive​ D. ineffective

3. A. of​ B. for​ ​C. at​​ D. with

4. A. Therefore​ B. However​ C. So​​ D. Although

5. A. It​​ B. Its​ C. She​ D. He

6. A. who​ B. when​ C. which​ D. whom

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.

      More than 90 percent of teenagers nowadays use social media. The increasing usage of social media has led to (23) __________ large number of teenagers to be bullied or become a bully online. Cyberbullying, a (24) __________ to describe bullying that happens on technology platforms, is a serious problem. Studies show that teenagers often say mean thing and hurt people because they are not aware of the effect of their action. When you socialize in real life, facial expressions and body language allows you (25) __________ what you say can be hurtful. The same thing cannot be said about when you socialize, using social media. Teenagers also bully because they can get away with it. Teens can (26) __________ bully their peers online without facing any real consequences. Being bullied can lead to depression, low self-esteem or suicide thought. Cyberbullying also (27) __________ the bullies who often have problem like violence tendency, alcohol and drug abuse……

Question 1.        A. a                             B. an                           C. the                          D. 0

Question 2.        A. way                        B. mean                      C. term                       D. kind

Question 3.        A. realize                   B. to realize               C. realized                 D. realizing

Question 4.        A. easy                       B. easily                     C. easier                     D. the easiest

Question 5.        A. effect                     B. effects                   C. affects                   D. affect

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 following questions.

Dear Anna,

            Before I answer your question, I just want to let you know how brave you are for reaching out for help. Most teenagers in your situation would not have written to me for advice.

Now onto your problem. When your friends talked you into smoking a cigarette with them, they were peers pressuring you. This happens to a lot of teenagers and even grow-ups. Friends try to influence in this case was negative because they pressured you into underage smoking which is dangerous. Don’t beat yourself up because you gave in. Peer pressure can even affect the strongest-willed person. Next time, when your friends ask you to smoke again, just hold your ground and say no. If they keep pressuring you, you should walk away and find a new group of friends, the one who can respect your decisions, and help you become a better person.

Question 6.        What is Anna’s problem?

A.    Her friends asked her to buy a cigarette for them.

B.    Her friends didn’t let her smoke a cigarette.

C.    Her friends bought a cigarette for her.

D.    Her friends persuaded her to smoke a cigarette with them.

Question 7.        Why was the influence of Anna’s friends negative according to Dr. Grey?

A.    Because Anna didn’t do what her friends want.

B.    Because Anna didn’t smoke with her friends.

C.    Because Anna’s friends were so dangerous.

D.    Because Anna’s friends pressured her into underage smoking which is dangerous.

Question 8.        Who can peer pressure affect?

A.    Anyone even the strongest-willed person.

B.    Anyone except for the strongest-willed person.

C.    People who are strong.

D.    Only the strong-willed person.

Question 9.        What does Dr. Grey advise Anna to do when her friends ask her to smoke again?

A.    Lie on the ground and say no                           C. Hold her ground and say no

B.    Hold her ground and say yes                            D. Lie on the ground and say yes

Question 10.    What kind of friends does Dr. Grey advise Anna to find?

A.    Those who can respect her decisions and help her become a better person.

B.    Those whose decisions she can respect and help them become better.

C.    Those who can respect her and those she can help to become better.

D.    Those who decisions she can respect and those who can help her become a better person.

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.

     English is the first language of many people in countries outside the United Kingdom. When you meet speakers of English from around the world, you immediately notice that they do not speak in the same way. There are also some (23) …………… in the words they use, including the names of (24) …………… objects that are part of everyone's daily life. Although pronunciation and (25) …………… are not the same everywhere, it is interesting that English speakers (26) ……………. opposite sides of the world can understand each other quite easily. It does not seem to matter where they learnt the language. And of course, this is one reason why speakers of other languages are keen on learning English too. If you know English, you are more (27) ……………… to be able to study or work in all sorts of exciting places, such as the United States or Australia.

23. A. mistakes                        B. corrections       C. changes              D. differences

24. A. common                        B. popular             C. favourite                        D. general

25. A. reading              B. composition                 C. dictation             D. vocabulary

26. A. of                      B. in                      C. from                   D. at

27. A. likely                 B. probably           C. possibly              D. luckily

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.

Are Sports Bad for Kids?

     People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However, playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.

     Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further reinforced through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.

     As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again.

28. What is the main idea of the reading?

     A. Children often become like their parents.

     B. Children need to play sports in school.

     C. Playing sports may have negative results.

     D. Some sports can cause health problems.

29. How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?

     A. All of the children                      B. More than half of the children

     C. Less than half of the children     D. About ten percent of the children

30. Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?

     A. Adults                                        B. Children with low grades in school

     C. New rules in sports                     D. Other players

31. What does the writer suggest?

     A. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.

     B. Children should not play sports until high school.

     C. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.

     D. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.

32. What would probably NOT be done when “facing up to a problem”?

     A. Ignoring the problem                              B. Finding the reason

     C. Admitting there is a problem                  D. Looking for a solution

• 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.

                                                                                        SMARTPHONES - A NECCESITY

Smartphones have spread beyond the boardroom and keeping a close eye on what's new is Mike Lazaridis, chief executive of RIM, the company that makes the BlackBerry smartphone. His device may no longer be quite as trendy as it once was but it is still (21) .................. − particularly for Argentinian milk farmers. Mr. Lazaridis says: "I like the way it's being used by the farmers so they are always up to date. Milk is a (22) .................. item, so delivery and production standards are incredibly important." He is reminded of the company's early days: "This is where we started in 1987, with a wireless vertical data business for the Swedish lumber (23) .................., and then on to fire brigades, ambulances, and garbage trucks."

    While the BlackBerry was quick to (24) .................. itself as the accessory of choice for business professionals such as Wall Street traders, the cheaper price (25) .................. and new, more colorful handsets now (26) .................. offer have opened it up to a much wider market. Mr. Lazaridis says: "It was obvious that business people and self-employed professionals would buy the BlackBerry, but we were not expecting the (27) .................. we had from ordinary consumers."

    The greatest challenge for RIM, however, could lie in an economic (28) ..................., when individuals and companies alike may see devices like the BlackBerry as luxuries they can (29) .................. without. The company has to make its product indispensable to the lifestyles of consumers or prove that they bring a real (30) .................. on investment for business users.

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21, A. constructive     B. functional     C. active     D. operative

22, A. perishable     B. short-lived     C. decaying     D. destructible

23, A. manufacturers     B. enterprise     C. commerce     D. industry

24, A. install     B. establish     C. create     D. demonstrate

25, A. designs     B. programmes     C. plans     D. systems

26, A. at            B. on             C. for            D. under

27, A. return     B. retort     C. reply     D. response

28, A. downturn     B. tall     C. decrease     D. drop

29, A. make      B. carry      C. do      D. stay

30, A. return      B. gain      C. interest      D. profit

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.

More than 90 percent of teenagers nowadays use social media. The increasing usage of social media has led to (23)________  large number of teenagers to be bullied or become a bully online. Cyberbullying, a (24) ___________ to describe bullying that happens on technology platforms, is a serious problem. Studies show that teenagers often say mean thing and hurt other people because they are not aware of the effect of their action. When you socialize in real life, facial expressions and body language allows you (25) _________ what you say can be hurtful. The same thing cannot be said about when you socialize, using social media. Teenagers also bully because they can get away with it. Teens can (26) _________ bully their peers online without facing any real consequences. Being bullied can lead to depression, low self-esteem or suicide thought. Cyberbullying also (27)__________ the bullies who often have problem like violence tendency, alcohol and abuse...

Question 23: A. a B. an C. the D. 0    

Question 24: A. way B. mean C. term D. kind    

Question 25: A. realize B. to realize C. realized D. realizing    

Question 26: A. easy B. easily C. easier D. the easiest    

Question 27: A. effect B. effects C. affects D. affect  

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 numbered blank.

Solar  energy  is  a  long  lasting  source  of  energy,  and  it can (26) almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cell sand (27) ! Solar cells can easily be   installed on house (28) , so we don’t need any new space. Compared toother renewable sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which(29) noisy, expensive and which take up large space. Solar cells are totally silent  and(30) . As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long life time

Question 23:

A. be used 

B. is used

C. be using 

D. to be used

Question 24:

A. the earth

B. the planet 

C. the sun 

D. the moon

Question 25: 

A. yards

B. roofs 

C. gardens 

D. door

Question 26: 

A. is 

B. be 

C. are 

D. was

Question 27: 

A. polluted 

B. polluting 

C. non-polluted 

D. non-polluting

Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31 -

Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless. People are asked to help by donating food, clothes, furniture, and other supplies to the Assistance Fund. Donations of bottled water are especially needed, since the floods have disrupted the local water supply. In addition, volunteers are needed to travel to the flooded area to help distribute the donations.

Question 28: What does this notice concern?

A. Help for flood victims  

B. Safety precaution   

C. Dangerous roads

D. Warning about weather

Question 29: What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned?

A. Furniture

B. Clothing

C. Food.

D. Medicine

Question 30: In addition to supplies, what is needed?

A. Volunteers

B. New bridges

C. Places to stay

D. Teacher

Question 31: “Devastating floods” in line 1 refer to those that .

A. Happen suddenly

B. are very short

C. last for a long time 

D. cause a lot of damage

Question 32: The word “donating” in line 2 is closest in meaning to____________.

A. Selling         B. buying     C. giving D.taking

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.

Question 2

A. media

B. bulletin

C. programme

 D. journalism