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 blanks. One rather unlikely word that has recently entered the language is “blog”, a shortened form of “web log”. A blog is a diary (1) ___ on the Internet by the person writing it – the blogger – who presumably (2) ___ other people to read it. It is ironical that modern technology is being used to (3) ___ new life into such an old-fashioned form as the personal journal. And now, as the technology about video camera is making easier to use, we have the video log, or “vlog”. Vlogging does not require ( 4) ___ sophisticated equipment: a digital video camera, a high-speed Internet connection and a host are all that is needed. Vloggers can put anything that (5) ___ their fancy onto their personal website. Some vloggers have no ambitions rather than to show films they have (6) ___ while on holiday in exotic places. However, vlogs can also (7) _____ more ambitious purposes. For instance, amateur film-makers who want to make a (8) ____ for themselves might publish their work on the Internet. And increasingly, vlogs are being used to (9) ____ political and social issues that are not newsworthy enough to get coverage by the mass media. It is still too early to predict whether vlogging will ever (10) ____ off in a major way or if it is just a passing fad, but its potential is only now becoming apparent. Question 1 A. released B. sent C. posted D. mounted Question 2 A. believes B. expects C. assumes D. supposes Question 3 A. add B. inhale C. insert D. breathe Question 4 A. absolutely B. largely C. utterly D. highly Question 5 A. grasps B. appeals C. takes D. gives Question 6 A. shot B. photographed C. snapped D. captured Question 7 A. serve B. employ C. function D. play Question 8 A. publicity B. fame C. name D. promotion Question 9 A. emphasize B. publicize C. distribute D. circulate Question 10 A. fly B. show C. take D. make Mark letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 11 We are indebted to the Arabs not only for reviving Greek works but also ____ from India. A. to introduce useful ideas B. introducing useful ideas C. for useful ideas introduced D. for introducing useful ideas Question 12 “I’m sorry. I couldn’t come to your party last night.” -“______.” A. That’s all right B. You’re welcome C. Excuse me D. Don’t mention it Question 13 I can’t understand how your father managed to ______ that man. He had deceived all the rest of us. A. see off B. see through C. see to D. see out Question 14 “You missed a good chance in your career.” “Yes, I ______ that job when Mr. Johnson offered. A. shall take B. shall have taken C. should take D. should have taken Question 15 Fast food is very popular. ______, a diet of burgers, pizzas and fried chicken is not very healthy. A. Consequently B. Moreover C. Unfortunately D. In contrast Question 16 Before the product is put is put on the market, the company must _____whether it complies with safety standards. A. calculate B. ask C. argue D. ascertain Question 17 Although the new library service has been very successful, its future is ______ certain. A. at any rate B. by no means C. by all means D. by any chance Question 18 The Press thought the football manager would be depressed by his dismissal but he just ______. A. ran it down B. called it off C. turned it down D. laughed it off Question 19 This excellent photograph has been ______ in many leading magazines around the world. A. featured B. displayed C. portrayed D. disseminated Question 20 - “Why did you leave the dog outside last night?” - “______.” A. For a good answer B. To fill in the gaps C. I was not going to but I think it enjoyed it D. Because our neighbor complained this morning Question 21 I’m surprised to see Teddy here. _____ to the meeting in Boston? A. Shouldn’t he have gone B. Had he not gone C. Must he not go D. Couldn’t he have gone Question 22 “Do you have a minute please?” “______.” A. That’s just fantastic. Thanks B. Sorry. I left my watch home C. Well, it is not as good as I think D. Yes, but you should be brief Question 23 - “What is the new computer program’s name?” - “______.” A. I use a laptop B. We haven’t been introduced C. I’ll need a copy of the program D. Yes. It was true Question 24 Mr. Granger began his speech by thanking Mr. Takase, who has been teaching him Japanese ____ his arrival in Tokyo. A. since B. at C. to D. when Question 25 To attract applicants who ____ might not be interested, Phantom Chemical Laboratories is offering each new hire a relocation allowance. A. otherwise B. except C. whether D. besides Question 26 My son has ______; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice-cream – anything which is sweet. A. a sweet mouth B. sweet lips C. a sweet tongue D. a sweet tooth Question 27 - “Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti, or something different?” - “______.” A. I’m afraid not B. Never mind C. Yes, please D. Anything will do Question 28 John’s observation was a bit wide of the ______. A. target B. mark C. point D. goal Question 29 We couldn’t have afforded to buy the house of our parents hadn’t helped us to ______ the cost. A. devise B. meet C. manage D. achieve Question 30 Nicotine, ______ found in tobacco, is named after the French diplomat Jean Nicot. A. it is a chemical compound B. is a chemical compound C. a chemical compound D. chemical compound is Question 31 ______ energy for growth or repair, a plant must carry out photosynthesis. A. To obtain B. It obtains C. It is obtaining D. Obtaining Question 32 I ran to answer the phone, but ______, it had stopped ringing. A. no sooner I got to it B. while I was doing so C. before I could get to it D. until I’d got to it Question 33 Many Australians can trace their ______ back to their arrival as convicts from England. A. ancestors B. relatives C. relations D. families Question 34 The village was completely ______ in an earthquake. A. collapsed B. destroyed C. ruined D. broken Question 35 When the fire broke out, an electric alarm ______. A. came in B. opened up C. went off D. put out Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the answer to each of the questions. The development of advanced radio telescopes has allowed astronomers to attempt to answer a question that has long intrigued scientists, philosophers, and laypersons alike: Do other forms of intelligent life exist elsewhere in the universe? Although the legends of many ancient cultures hold that divine beings created the heavens and controlled such cosmic events as eclipses, the idea that other planets harbor life similar in development and intelligence to our own did not become popular until the nineteenth century, when a few scientists considered ways in which earthlings might contact other beings. One plan envisioned the building of huge canals in the desert in the shape of easily recognizable geometric symbols; when filled with gasoline and ignited, the canals would signal the presence of life on Earth to neighboring worlds. Since then, many astronomers have become seriously interested in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, or SETI. They assume that alien beings elsewhere in the galaxy will probably try to contact earthlings, using flashes of light to carry their messages. In 1960 one astronomer performed one of the first serious searches for extraterrestrial life, called Project Ozma. The astronomer turned a sensitive radio telescope in the direction of nearby stars Tau Ceti and Epsilon Eridani but found no transmissions that might be beacons from extraterrestrial civilizations. Since Project Ozma, about four dozen other searches have been conducted. No one has yet received an unambiguous signal from an extraterrestrial civilization, and numerous false alarms have been caused by interference from radio-wave sources here on Earth. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, has also been involved in SETI and sought funding from the United States Congress to build a complete receiver and to undertake a ten-year search program. One half of this search plan calls for using radio telescopes in its Deep-Space Network to repeatedly scan the entire sky. The other half involves using its 1,000-foot telescope to listen to nearby stars similar to the Sun that may have Earthlike planets orbiting around them. Although scientists realize their survey will be far from complete, they believe the search must begin with small efforts. Said one scientist: "We're new at this business, and when you walk into a dark, unfamiliar forest, you should probably listen before you shout." Question 36 What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Planets harboring extraterrestrial life B. Types of extraterrestrial civilizations C. Developments in NASA's Deep-Space Network D. The search for extraterrestrial intelligence Question 37 The word envisioned in the passage is closest in meaning to_____. A. interfered with B. conceived of C. authorized D. facilitated Question 38 According to the passage, which of the following ideas first became popular in the nineteenth century? A. Divine beings created the heavens. B. Building canals could make desert regions habitable. C. Intelligent life might inhabit other planets. D. Eclipses were caused by alien beings. Question 39 According to the passage, astronomers have assumed that intelligent life-forms will try to contact earthlings by_____. A. sending spaceships to Earth B. igniting geometrically shaped canals C. sounding loud alarms D. transmitting flashes of light Question 40 The word scan in the passage is closest in meaning to_____. A. measure B. photograph C. map D. examine Question 41 The word them in the passage refers to_____. A. telescopes B. planets C. stars D. scientists Question 42 The word orbiting in the passage is closest in meaning to____. A. glowing B. developing C. exploding D. revolving Question 43 According to the passage, NASA plans to direct its 1,000-foot telescope toward___. A. stars near the Earth B. distant galaxies C. planets in our solar system D. the Sun Question 44 In the passage, walking into a dark, unfamiliar forest is being compared to studying____. A. the Universe B. the Earth's desert regions C. ancient civilizations D. human intelligence Question 45 Paragraph 3 answers which of the following questions? A. How might a search for extraterrestrial life be conducted? B. When will extraterrestrial life probably be discovered? C. Why should a search for extraterrestrial life be implemented? D. On which planets will extraterrestrial life most likely be found? Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the answer to each of the questions. The word robot first appeared in a 1921 stage play by Czech writer Karel Capek. In the play, a man makes a machine that can think, which he calls a robot and which ends up killing its owner. In the 1940s, the American science fiction writer Isaac Asimov wrote a series of stories about robots and invented the term robotics, the science of robots. Meanwhile, in the real world, the first robots were developed by an engineer, Joseph F. Engelberger, and an inventor, George C. Devol. Together they started Unimation, a manufacturing company that produces the first real robot in 1961, called the Unimate. Robots of this type were installed at a General Motors automobile plant and proved to be a success. They worked reliably and saved money for General Motors, so other companies were soon acquiring robots as well. These industrial robots were nothing like the terrifying creatures that can often be seen in science fiction films. In fact, these robots looked and behaved nothing like humans. They were simply pieces of computer-controlled machinery, with metal “arms” or “hands”. Since they were made of metal, they could perform certain jobs that were difficult or dangerous for humans, particularly jobs that involve high heat. And since robots were tireless and never got hungry, sleepy, or distracted, they were useful for tasks that would be tiring or boring for humans. Industrial robots have been improved over the years, and today they are used in many factories around the world. Though the use of robots has meant the loss of some jobs, at the same time other jobs have been created in the design, development, and production of the robots. [1]  Outside of industry, robots have also been developed and put to use by governments and scientists in situations where humans might be in danger. For example, they can be sent in to investigate an unexploded bomb or an accident at a nuclear power plant. [2] In space exploration, robots have performed many key tasks where humans could not be present, such as on the surface of Mars. [ 3] In 2004, two robotic Rovers-small six-wheeled computerized cars were sent to Mars. [4] Question 46 When did the word “robot” appear? A. in the 1920s B. in the 40s C. in the 60s D. in the 19 th century Question 47 What can be said about Karel Capek? A. He is an American writer B. He was the first to create the word “robot” C. He made a robot D. He made a robot in order to kill a person Question 48 What is Unimation? A. It’s the name of a robot B. It’s the producer of the first robot C. It’s a robot making program D. It’s the name of a robot inventor Question 49 What are industrial robots like? A. They look like humans B. They behave like humans C. They are computer-controlled machines D. They controlled machinery Question 50 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of robots? A. They don’t need food B. They are not distracted C. They are tiring D. They can do jobs involving high heat Question 51 What can be said about robots? A. They take away some jobs but offer some in return B. Their appearance negatively affects the job market C. They put jobs in relation to designers in danger D. They develop weapon industry Question 52 Outside of industry, how are robots used? A. to replace human in dangerous jobs B. to work in nuclear plants C. to be performed in key shows D. to investigate unexploded bombs Question 53 Look at the squares () numbered 1 – 4 in the final paragraph of the passage. Where does the following sentence best fit?“Researchers also robots to collect samples of hot rocks or gases in active volcanoes.” A. [1] B. [2] C. [3] D. [4] Question 54 Which of the following best paraphrases the final sentence of the first paragraph (in bold and italics)? A. Because robots were reliable and economical to General Motors, other companies started to use robots B. Other companies produced reliable and efficient robots for General Motors C. Robots saved money for all companies that used them D. Robots only worked well for General Motors Question 55 What is the author’s attitude towards robots? A. He appreciates them B. He dislikes them C. He thinks they are a nuisance D. They annoy him Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line. Question 56 A. originate B. evacuate C. sanitary D. certificate Question 57 A. emergency B. concentration C. humanity D. phenomenon Question 58 A. continuous B. malicious C. scandalous D. delicious Question 59 A. appeal B. cigarette C. irrelevant D. machine Question 60 A. eradication B. similarity C. resolution D. contradiction Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. Question 61 The first rockets to go into space carry no living creatures, but later ones had mice or even dogs on them. A B C D Question 62 When a Vietnamese wants to work part-time in Australia, he needs to get a work p ermission . A B C D Question 63 Please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience this delay causing the passengers here at Pearson International Airport. A B C D Question 64 It will be next to impossible to return the product again to the shop once you have used it. A B C D Question 65 If you want to receive additional information regarding the services we offer, please log for our website. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best sentence built from the given words or phrases. Question 66 I certainly won’t be lending Bruce any books again anytime soon. A. I may be lending some books to Bruce this time, but I probably won’t do so anymore. B. It’s certain that I won’t let Bruce borrow any books for such a long time again. C. Bruce definitely won’t be returning any books that he borrowed from me soon. D. It’ll be definitely be a long time before I allow Bruce to borrow any more books. Question 67 I see no reason to change my clothes so long as they are not excessively dirty. A. If my clothes were a bit dirty, then probably I would think about changing them. B. Provided my clothes are not too dirty, I do not think it necessary to change them. C. I will have to change my clothes if they get any less clean than they currently are. D. It is illogical to change my clothes when they are not actually dirty. Question 68 So as not to forget to take his pills at the correct times, Bill set the alarm on his watch to go off at those times, 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. A. Bill never actually forgot to take his medication at the right time, but he still put his watch alarm on for 10 o’clock in the morning and at night, just in case. B. Twice a day, at ten a.m. and p.m., Bill had to take his pills, and in order to remember to do so, he programmed his watch alarm for these times. C. Bill prepared his watch alarm to sound at 10.00 and 22.00, because otherwise, he would certainly have forgotten to take his medication. D. Without the alarm on his watch sounding at 10 o’clock in the morning and at night, Bill wouldn’t have remembered to take any of his pills. Question 69 Under no circumstances can you use the telephone that is on the manager’s desk. A. There are no circumstances in which you’ll need to use the telephone which is on the manager’s desk. B. You are under no obligation to use the telephone which the manager keeps on his desk. C. You are completely forbidden from ever using the telephone that is on the manager’s desk. D. You are able to use the manager’s telephone, which is on his desk, in certain circumstances. Question 70 Barely had Laura sat down at her computer in her office when she was called away to deal with an unhappy customer. A. Because Laura was instructed to sort out the complaint of an annoyed customer, she had no time to sit down at her computer. B. Someone called Laura out of her office to try and sort out the problem of a dissatisfied customer just after she had sat down in front of her computer. C. An unhappy customer called Laura out of her office to deal with his complaint, just as she was getting into her seat in front of her computer. D. Laura was ordered to help resolve the problem of an upset customer before she was able to go into her office and sit down at the computer. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet that best completes each sentence. Question 71 The American Academy of Poets, _____ the 1930’s, provides financial assistance to support working poets. A. when it was founded B. which was founded in C. was founded D. was founded in Question 72 The first NASA sub-orbital space flight was made by____. A. a trained careful African chimpanzee B. carefully trained African chimpanzee C. a African carefully trained chimpanzee D. a carefully trained African chimpanzee Question 73 Although he was already in very poor health, _____. A. the 1994 Yalta meeting with Churchill and Stalin was attended by Roosevelt B. Churchill and Stalin attended the 1944 Yalta meeting with Roosevelt C. Roosevelt attended the 1994 Yalta meeting with Churchill and Stalin D. Roosevelt with Churchill and Stalin attended the 1994 Yalta meeting Question 74 _____, ozone levels in the ionosphere appear to have dropped recently. A. However the reason B. It is the reason C. What is the reason D. Whatever the reason Question 75 _____, the gorilla has recently been the subject of several in-depth studies. A. It is the primate closest to man B. The primate closest to man, it is C. The fact that it is the primate closest to man D. The closest of the primate to man Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Question 76 Mother and her daughter-in-law have been on amazingly amicable terms for years. A. equal B. hostile C. happy D. friendly Question 77 The hostess was affronted by Bill’s failure to thank her for dinner. A. affable B. insulted C. afflicted D. confronted Question 78 The power failure at dinnertime caused consternation among the city’s housewives. A. disability B. deliberation C. dismay D. distaste Question 79 Her disapproval was implicit in her response to his behavior. A. implicated B. important C. implied D. impious Question 80 Years of deprivation only made the rebels more vindictive. A. vindicated B. troublesome C. weak D. revengeful THE END . Academy of Poets, _____ the 1930’s, provides financial assistance to support working poets. A. when it was founded B. which was founded in C. was founded. the manager’s desk. B. You are under no obligation to use the telephone which the manager keeps on his desk. C. You are completely forbidden from ever