Ann’s mother gave her a gold watch on her birthday.
A.Ann had her mother gave her a gold watch on her birthday.
B.Ann was given a gold watch on her mother’s birthday.
C.What Ann’s mother gave her on her birthday was a gold watch.
D.Ann’s mother only gave her a gold watch when her birthday came.

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.
His second venture, a software firm, is booming and will soon be ready to take on more staff.
A.adopt
B.dismiss
C.prepare
D.employ

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.
You won’t be penalized for venturing a guess, so be sure not to leave any questions unanswered.
A.rewarded
B.punished
C.motivated
D.discouraged

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.
I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm and a leg.
A.is cheap
B.is painful
C.is confusing
D.is expensive

Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat ?
A.He advises me to put my luggage under the seat.
B.He wondered why I don’t put my luggage under the seat.
C.He offers me to put my luggage under the seat.
D.He suggests that I put my luggage under the seat.

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.
Adult Learners
Adult learners have many characteristics that distinguish them from school or college learners. Firstly, they come to courses with experiences and knowledge in diverse areas. They often prefer (25) ________ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired. In the main, adults have realistic aims and have valuable (26) ________ into what is likely to be successful. (27) ________, they are readily able to relate new facts to past experiences and enjoy having their talents explored in leaning situations. Adults have established opinions and beliefs, (28) ________ have been formed over time through their experience of families, work, community, or politics.
A majority of adults also have (29) ________ motivation and their effort increases because of their desire to learn. they are also motivated by the relevance of the material to be addressed, and learn better when material is related to their own needs and interests.
(Adopted from “Complete Advanced” by Guy Brook-Hart and Simon Haines)
(25) ________
A.practicality
B.practical
C.practically
D.practice

Nowadays, most people rely ________ the mass media as their main source of information.
A.on
B.in
C.to
D.with

Human beings are ________ greatest threat to survival of endangered species.
A.Ø
B.an
C.the
D.a

Josh would never forget ________ by his parent through no fault of his own.
A.having scold
B.to have scolded
C.to be scolded
D.being scolded

It is of great ________ to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job interview.
A.important
B.importance
C.importantly
D.unimportant