A. The penny press darkened the reputation of news writing.
B. Twentieth-century journalism is more important than nineteenth-century journalism.
C. Penny-press news reporting was more accurate than that in twentieth-century newspapers.
D. Modern news coverage is similar to that done by the penny press.
Question 37. Which of the following would LEAST likely be in a penny-press paper?
A. A report of theft of union funds by company officials
B. An article about a little girl returning a large amount of money she found in the street C. A scholarly analysis of an economic issue of national importance
D. A story about land being given away in the West
Question 38. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. the New York Sun B. the New York Herald C. America D. the Civil War Question 39. Who was Horace Greeley?
A. The publisher of the first penny-press paper to make a profit
B. The founder of the penny-press paper that did the most to influence the thinking of the public C. The most successful writer for the penny press
D. The man who took over James Gordon Bennett's penny-press paper and made it successful Question 40. The word “remarkable” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. significant B. discussable C. remote D. uneven
Question 41. The word “avid” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. intelligent B. eager C. critical D. thrifty
Question 42. The figures concerning newspaper circulation in Pennsylvania in 1829 are relevant because they
A. explain why so many different periodicals were published
B. prove that weekly periodicals were more successful than daily papers C. show the difference between reading habits before and after the Civil War D. support the belief that Americans were enthusiastic readers of periodicals Question 43. The word “justify” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. generate B. calculate C. modify D. prove
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 44. “Make yourself at home!” – “ ” A. Yes. Can I help you? B. Not at all. Don’t mention it.
C. Thanks. The same to you. D. That is very kind. Thank you
Question 45. - “Do you mind if I borrow a chair’? – “ . Do you need only one?”
A. I'm sorry. B. Not at all. C. Yes, I do. D. Yes, I would.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46. My sister worries so much about fitness that she wastes a lot of time and money.
A. My sister wastes a lot of time and money though she worries so much about fitness.
B. My sister worries about fitness so that she wastes a lot of time and money.
C. Worrying too much about fitness, my sister wastes a lot of time and money.
D. Fitness worried, my sister wasted a lot of time and money.
Question 47. The heavy downpour brought their picnic to an abrupt end.
A. Their picnic didn’t end in the heavy downpour.
B. The heavy downpour ended when they brought me to their picnic.
C. Their picnic ends abruptly because of the heavy downpour.
D. They had to cut short their picnic because of the heavy downpour.
Question 48. You can now buy these products at all large supermarkets.
A. These products are now available at all large supermarkets.
B. All large supermarkets are now on sale these products.
C. These products are for sales to all large supermarkets.
D. All large markets are available with these products.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to that prestigious institution.
A. His academic record at high school was poor because he didn't apply to that prestigious institution.
B. His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that prestigious institution.
C. Failing to apply to that prestigious institution, his academic record at high school was poor.
D. His academic record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that prestigious institution.
Question 50. Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of several deadly diseases.
A. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.
B. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.
C. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.
D. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.
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Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. broad B. load C. road D. boat
Question 2. A. exercise B. exempt C. execute D. exclamation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. diverse B. current C. justice D. series
Question 4. A. contrary B. interview C. document D. attendance Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5. You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
A. keeps talking B. keeps talking things C. keeps changing her moodD. keeps testing Question 6. Variations in the color of the seawater from blue to green seem to be caused by high or low concentrations of salt.
A. changes B. descriptions C. measures D. clarity
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. happiness B. worry and sadness C. pain and sorrow D. loss
Question 8. Nowadays, young children often appreciate picture stories.
A. devalue B. estimate C. value D. enjoy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 9. Unlike other architects of the early modern movement, Alva Alto stressed informality, personal expression, romantic, and regionality in his work.
A. Unlike B. other architects C. informality D. romantic
Question 10. It announced today that an enquiry would be held into the collapse of a high-rise apartment block in Kuala Lumpur last week.
A. It announced B. would be held C. high-rise D. block
Question 11. It is important that you turned off the heater every morning before you leave for class.
A. It B. turned off C. before D. leave for
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 12. I'm sorry! I didn’t break that vase on _______.
A. my mind B. time C. purpose D. intention
Question 13. The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several _______
A. celebrations B. celebrities C. celebrates D. celebrated
Question 14. Hieroglyphics on the walls of caves provide scientists with important details on prehistoric man.
A. painted B. were painted C. have been painted D. that they painted Question 15. to school by bus as they are not old enough to ride motorbikes.
A. Many the students go B. Many a student goes C. Many of the students goes D. Much students go Question 16. He has been given work as a window cleaner even though he has no _____ for heights.
A. head B. skill C. ability D. balance
Question 17. Her new novel is out next month.
A. bringing B. going C. Coming D. taking
Question 18. Make sure you book a ticket in .
A. ahead B. advance C. forward D. before
Question 19. I’m in two about whether to go to the wedding or not.
A. brains B. minds C. thoughts D. heads
Question 20. I can't help _______ that Charlotte would look better if she lost some weight.
A. to thinking B. to think C. thinking D. think
Question 21. I hope I can you to be there if I need any help.
A. let down B. make out C. get through D. count on
Question 22. The explanation for the problems didn't satisfy anybody.
A. giving B. which gave C. given D. having given
Question 23. It's about time you yourself a job.
A. got B. get C. will get D. had got
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The expression on your face can usually dramatically alter your feelings and perceptions, and it has been proved that deliberately smiling or frowning can create corresponding emotional responses. The idea was first (24) ______by a French physiologist, Israel Waynbaum, in 1906. He believed that different facial (25)_______ affected the flow of blood to the brain, and that this could create positive or negative feelings. A happy smile or irrepressible laughter increased the blood flow and
contributed to joyful feelings. But sad angry expressions decreased the flow of oxygen-carrying blood, and created a vicious (26) ______ of gloom and depression by effectively starving the brain of essential fuel.
Psychologist Robert Zajone rediscovered this early subject, and suggests that the temperature of the brain could affect the production and synthesis of neurotransmitters, which definitely influence our moods and energy levels. He argues that an impaired blood flow could not only deprive the brain of oxygen, but also create further chemical imbalance (27) ______ inhibiting these vital hormonal messages. Zajone goes on to propose that our brains remember smiling associated with being happy, and that by deliberately smiling through your tears you can (28) ______ your brain to release uplifting neurotransmitters replacing a depression condition with a happier one. People suffering from psychosomatic ailment, depression and anxiety states could benefit from simply exercising their zygomatic muscles, which pull the corners of the mouth up and back to form a smile several times an hour.
Question 24. A. put off B. put down C. put by D. put forward Question 25. A. aspects B. looks C. expressions D. appearances
Question 26. A. cycle B. spiral C. circle D. ring
Question 27. A. by B. without C. when D. from
Question 28. A. make B. persuade C. allow D. decide
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The concept of obtaining fresh water from iceberg that are towed to populated areas and arid regions of the world was once treated as a joke more appropriate to cartoons than real life. But now it is being considered quite seriously by many nations, especially since scientists have warned that the human race will outgrow its fresh water supply faster than it runs out of food. Glaciers are a possible source of fresh water that have been overlooked until recently.
Three-quarters of the Earth's fresh water supply is still tied up in glacial ice, a reservoir of untapped fresh water so immense that it could sustain all the rivers of the world for 1,000 years. Floating on the oceans every year are 7,659 trillion metric tons of ice encased in 10,000 icebergs that break away from the polar ice caps, more than ninety percent of them from Antarctica.
Huge glaciers that stretch over the shallow continental shelf give birth to icebergs throughout the year. Icebergs are not like sea ice, which is formed when the sea itself freezes; rather, they are formed entirely on land, breaking off when glaciers spread over the sea. As they drift away from the polar region, icebergs sometimes move mysteriously in a direction opposite to the wind, pulled by subsurface currents. Because they melt more slowly than smaller pieces of ice, icebergs have been known to drift as far north as 35 degrees south of the equator in the Atlantic Ocean. To corral them and steer them to parts of the world where they are needed would not be too difficult. The difficulty arises in other technical matters, such as tile prevention of rapid melting in warmer climates and the funneling of fresh water to shore in great volume. But even if the icebergs lost half of their volume in towing, the water they could provide would be far cheaper than that produced by desalination, or removing salt from water.
Question 29. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The movement of glaciers B. Icebergs as a source of fresh water C. Future water shortages D. The future of the world’s rivers Question 30. The word “appropriate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. proper B. enjoyable C. suitable D. decent
Question 31. According to the author, most of the world’s fresh water is to be found in
A. oceans B. rivers C. glaciers D. reservoirs Question 32. The word “currents” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. pulls B. waves C. weather D. flows of water
Question 33. How are icebergs formed?
A. They break off from glaciers B. Seawater freezes
C. Rivers freeze D. Small pieces of floating ice converge Question 34. With which of the following ideas would the author be likely to agree?
A. Towing icebergs to dry areas is economically possible.
B. Desalination of water is the best way to obtain drinking water.
C. Using water from ice bergs is a very short-term solution to water shortages.
D. Icebergs could not be towed very far before they would melt.
Question 35. The word “that” in the last paragraph refers to
A. the volume B. the water C. the iceberg D. the towing
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In my experience, freshmen today are different from those I knew when I started as a counselor and professor 25 years ago. College has always been demanding both academically and socially. But students now are less mature and often not ready for the responsibility of being in college.
It is really too easy to point the finger at parents who protect their children from life’s obstacles.
Parents, who handle every difficulty and every other responsibility for their children from writing admission essays to picking college courses, certainly may contribute to their children's lack of coping strategies. But we can look even more broadly to the social trends of today.
How many people do you know who are on medication to prevent anxiety or depression? The number of students who arrive at college already medicated for unwanted emotions has increased dramatically in the past 10 years. We, as a society, don't want to “feel” anything unpleasant and we certainly don't want our children to “suffer”.
The resulting problem is that by not experiencing negative emotions, one does not learn the necessary skills to tolerate and negotiate adversity. As a psychologist, I am well aware of the fact that some individuals suffer from depression and anxiety and can benefit from treatment, but I question the growing number of medicated adolescents today.
Our world is more stressful in general because of the current economic and political realities, but I don’t believe that the college experience itself is more intense today than that of the past 10 years. What I do think is that many students are often not prepared to be young “adults” with all the responsibilities of life.
What does this mean for college faculty and staff? We are required to assist in the basic parenting of these students - the student who complains that her professor didn't remind her of the due date for an assignment that was dearly listed on the syllabus and the student who cheats on an assignment in spite of careful instructions about plagiarism.
As college professors, we have to explain what it means to be an independent college student before we can even begin to teach. As parents and teachers we should expect young people to meet challenges. To encourage them in this direction, we have to step back and let them fail and pick themselves up and move forward. This approach needs to begin at an early age so that college can actually be a passage to independent adulthood.
Question 36. According to the writer, students today are different from those she knew in that they are . A. not so academic B. responsible for their work C. too ready for college D. not as mature
Question 37. The word “handle” in paragraph 2 mostly means .
A. point at B. deal with C. lend a hand to D. gain benefits from Question 38. According to the writer, students' difficulties to cope with college life are partly due to . A. the lack of financial support B. the over-parenting from parents
C. the absence of parents' protection D. the lack of parental support
Question 39. The phrase “on medication” in paragraph 3 is similar in meaning to . A. receiving medical treatment B. suffering anxiety or depression
B. doing medical research D. studying medicine at college Question 40. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. The college experience itself is more intense today than that of the past 10 years.
B. Our world is more stressful because of the current economic and political situation.
C. College faculty and staff are required to help in the parenting of problematic students.
D. Our society certainly doesn't want our children to experience unpleasant things.
Question 41. The word “them” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. college professors B. young people C. teachers D. parents Question 42. According to the writer, failure in life and less support from parents will .
A. defeat students from the very beginning
B. help students to learn to stand on their own feet C. discourage students and let them down forever D. allow students to learn the first lesson in their lives
Question 43. What is probably the writer's attitude in the passage?
A. Indifferent B. Praising C. Critical D. Humorous
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 44. - Thanks a lot for a lovely dinner. Bye! - .
A. You will be welcome! B. Never mind! C. Safe and sound! D. You must come again!
Question 45. “Do you find it interesting to go to the cinema on your own?” – “ ”
A. No, not at all B. What a pity! C. Never mind D. You’re welcome.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46. As long as you stay calm, you have nothing to fear from the interview.
A. You have remained calm for a long time in spite of your fear of the interview.
B. Interviews are only intimidating for people who are not extremely calm.
C. Provided you do not get nervous, the interview won’t go badly for you.
D. Even if you are afraid of the interview, it is important not to let it show.
Question 47. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Tim said to Jane.
A. Tim suggested giving Jane the answer by the end of the week.
B. Tim promised to give Jane the answer by the end of the week.
C. Tim insisted on letting Jane know the answer by the end of the week.
D. Tim offered to give Jane the answer by the end of the week.
Question 48. The friends promised to stand by each other through thick and thin.
A. The friends promised to stand together all their life.
B. The friends promised to work together in spite of all difficulties.
C. The friends promised to stand by each other whatever happened.
D. The friends promised to hold on together if possible.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
D. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
Question 50. She buys a lot of new dresses every month. She always dresses shabbily.
A. However a lot of new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily.
B. Many as new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily.
C. She always dresses shabbily although she buys a lot of new dresses every month.
D. However many new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. acronym B. agencyC. became D. aviation Question 2. A. crescent B. event C. recent D. decent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. environmental B. conservatively C. approximately D. considerably
Question 4. A. bamboo B. cactus C. camel D. hummock
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 5. Early poverty has taught Sam to stand on his own feet.
A. be independent B. resort to burglary C. be dependent on others D. be a good farmer Question 6. The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed.
A. advanced B. sprinted C. played D. excluded
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 7. Biologists long regarded it as an example of adaptation by natural selection, but for physicists it bordered on the miracle.
A. adjustment B. agility C. flexibility D. inflexibility
Question 8. I can't stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. cleverly B. reasonably C. gently D. brutally
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 9. In just three months H.G. Wells wrote the famous classic The Time Machine for what he won a Newberry Caldecot award.
A. just B. wrote C. what D. a
Question 10. I strongly object the idea of students in the final year working part-time jobs.
A. object the idea B. the final year C. working D. jobs
Question 11. It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A. It is believed B. in the near future C. be used to doing D. such as