__________(59)
A.for
B.with
C.in
D.through

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.
The waiter is talking to a man in a restaurant. - Waiter:” _______” - Man: “No, I’m full already.”
A.Would you like something for dessert?
B.Excuse me. Is this seat free?
C.Excuse me. Where is your seat?
D.Have your booked in advance?

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.
Though they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.
A.minor comparison
B.significant difference
C.complete considence
D.interesting resemblance

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.
The committee, in an earlier report, was accused of sweeping financial problems under the carpet to avoid embarrassment
A.revealing the financial problems
B.solving financial problems
C.causing the financial problems
D.concealing the financial problems

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 25 to 29.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, no matter how talented you are. One thing you have to be aware of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (25) ______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others (26) ______ you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive (27) ______ on your work. If someone says you’re totally in the lack of talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, (28) _____, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of work. There are many famous novelists (29) _____ made a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to turn out well if you persevere and stay positive.
(26)
A.deter
B.save
C.affect
D.protect

They were quite_____ when I offered them the gift.
A.excited
B.exciting
C.excitement
D.excitingly

__________(56)
A.refers
B.attends
C.directs
D.aims

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.

A.thoroughly
B.astronaut
C.compete
D.atmosphere

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.


A.ensure
B.picture
C.capture
D.pleasure

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The leaves of the white mulberry provide food for silkworms, ______ silk fabrics are woven.
A.from cocoons
B.whose cocoons
C.from whose cocoons
D.whose cocoons are from