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.
In Venezuela, beauty contests are more popular than football.
A.In Venezuela, beauty contests are as popular as football.
B.In Venezuela, football is more popular than beauty contests.
C.In Venezuela, football is not as popular as beauty contests.
D.In Venezuela, beauty contests are not as popular as football.

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.
Susan didn’t apply for the job in the library. She regrets it now.
A.Susan wishes she had applied for the job in the library.
B.If only Susan applied for the job in the library.
C.Susan regrets applying for the job in the library.
D.Susan regrets to apply for the job in the library.

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.
Hans told us about his investment in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A.Hardly had he informed us about his investment in the company when Hans arrived at the meeting.
B.Only after investing in the company did Hans informs us of his arrival at the meeting.
C.No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investment in the company.
D.Not until Hans told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.

Total color blindness, _________ , is the result of a defect in the retina.
A.is a rare condition
B.which is a condition rare
C.a rare condition
D.that is a rare condition

____ in 1635, the Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the United States.
A.Founding
B.Founded
C.To found
D.Having founded

Why does the author mention a cotton shirt in paragraph 1?
A.To show that cotton is one of the most popular materials for clothing.
B.To give an example of a common GM product that is not a food.
C.To give an example of a controversy surrounding GM products.
D.To show that the risk of GM products are minimal.

The word “that” in line 3 refers to _________ .
A.war
B.aspect
C.GM
D.risk

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)
(27) ________
A.In addition
B.In contrast
C.As a result
D.However

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)
(28) ________
A.where
B.which
C.who
D.that

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42.
Table manners differ around the world. If you visit a friend’s home for a meal, it’s good to know about the customs they follow.
If you are invited to a Moroccan’s home, bring a gift of sweet pastries, nuts, figs, dates, or flowers to the hostess. In many traditional homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often, everyone shares food from the same 10 plate. The plate is put in the centre of the table. Usually, everyone also drinks water from the same glass. Only eat the food in front of you. Don’t reach across someone for food. It is common to use you your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only your right hand to eat. Don’t say “no” to food. If the host of the meal offers you food or drink, take some and try a little. In many Moroccan homes, it is common to take off your shoes.
Tanzania is known for its fresh fish and spices. Don’t act scared if your meal comes with its head still on the plate. It is polite to try a bite of everything. In many Tanzania homes, people sit at a table on a small stools to eat. It is OK to eat with your right hand, using bread or chapati to pick up food. Everyone may take food from the same plate., but it is not usual for people to share drinks. You may compliment the cook on a delicious meal, but don’t exaggerate. In some parts of Tanzania, men and women still sit at different tables. Also remember: it is common to take off your shoes in the home, but it is rude to show the bottom of your foot.
(Adopted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)
The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A.customs
B.manners
C.meals
D.friends