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.
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.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
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.
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.
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 26 to 30.
Bullying is hard to control and it affects millions of teenagers every day. In the past, it mostly happened at school or in public places, but nowadays the Internet makes it possible for bullies to (26)_______ their victims at home. We call it cyberbullying - when a bully teases or threatens someone online. Experts believe that almost all children and teenagers will experience bullying at some point in their lives.
Most people know that if someone bullies you, you can tell a teacher or a parent. (27)_______ what should you do if you see bullying happening to someone else? People (28)_______ try to ignore bullying become bystanders: they stand by and see bullying happen, but don’t do anything to stop it. Sometimes bystanders are frightened of the bullies, or they’re embarrassed about telling their parents or a teacher. (29)________ reason is that they just feel confused about what to do. But if you don’t do anything, bullies think that their behavior is not bad. They think that people don’t mind, and more bullying happens. That’s why we need to be up-standers. Up-standers say “no” to bullies because bullying is (30)_______ !
Bullying is hard to stop - but together, we can stop it by being up-standers, not bystanders.
(Adapted from Oxford Metro Student’s Book)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the questions from 31 to 35.
Samba is one of Brazil's most popular music and dance styles. In many ways, it is a symbol of the country itself. In the worlds of one of modern samba's main artists, Seu Jorge: “Samba is our truth, our peculiarity … and our flag”. When people today hear the word samba, they often think of the festival of Carnaval and the city of Rio de Janeiro. But there are many different types of samba, and these styles differ throughout Brazil.
Today, one of the most popular types of samba comes from Bahia, a state in the eastern part of the country. It’s called samba reggae. From the 16th to 18th centuries, over three million Africans were brought to Brazil to work as slaves. Samba from this region of Brazil is heavily influenced by African rhythms. Modern samba reggae is a combination of Rio samba, African drumbeats, and Jamaican reggae. It’s a bit slower than Rio samba, and it is usually performed in large groups – sometimes with over 200 drums playing at one time!
Bahia’s most famous drumming group is Olodum. Many say the group invented the samba reggae sound. But Olodum is not only a musical group. Its members also created local organizations to help young people and the poor. Every year, in the city of Salvador in Bahia, the lively sound of samba reggae fills the streets during Carnaval – one of the world’s greatest parties.
(Adapted from Reading Explorer 1)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Time management is a critical skill that can help us achieve our goals and be more productive. It involves planning and organizing our time to ensure that we use it efficiently and effectively. Good time management skills can help us reduce stress, increase productivity, and achieve a better work-life balance.
One of the first steps in effective time management is prioritizing tasks based on their importance and urgency. This can involve breaking down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable ones, and setting realistic goals and deadlines for each one. By focusing on the most important and urgent tasks first, we can maximize our productivity and minimize stress.
Another key aspect of time management is avoiding distractions. In today's world, there are countless distractions that can interfere with our ability to focus and be productive, such as social media, email, and other digital devices. To avoid them, it can be helpful to set specific times to check email or social media, or even turn off notifications altogether when working on important tasks.
Finally, it's important to be flexible and adaptable in our approach to time management. No plan is foolproof, and unexpected events or emergencies can arise at any time. By being open to changes in our schedule and adjusting our priorities as needed, we can better manage our time and reduce stress.
In that way, time management is an important skill that can help us be more productive, reduce stress, and achieve a better work-life balance. By prioritizing tasks, avoiding distractions, and being flexible in our approach, we can enhance our overall productivity and well-being.
(Adapted from https://craftythinking.com/importance-of-time/)
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.
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.
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.
