Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.(two – syllable words)

A.dissolve
B.household
C.confide
D.approach

Homes that have cable television get their programs from a local televion station through a cable connected with the set.
A.Get their programs
B.From a local television station
C.Through a cable
D.Connected with

What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text?
A.To discuss Madonna’s acting career, and encourage other pop stars to go into acting.
B.To show how well Madonna has achieved successes throughout the years.
C.To remind people that money is not everything, and it comes and goes
D.To claim that fashion always changes, and no one can stay famous forever

What is true according to the text?
A.Madonna has always been careful not to offend the public.
B.Madonna apologized to the Church after causing offence with a pop video.
C.Madonna often upset people but achieved a great deal.
D.Madonna disliked the controversy in her career.

What does the writer say about Madonna’s success?
A.She is one of the richest performances of her time.
B.She has earned more money than many international businesses .
C.Her success is mainly due to the American market.
D.Her consistent style has followed her to earn so much money.

______________________(37)
A.enquiring
B.imploring
C.exploring
D.inquiring

How would the writer probably describe Madonna’s future?
A.“After so much success, acting will become more important than singing."
B.” Family life will be the main factor in Madonna’s everyday life, no more wild days!”
C.“She’ll keep on pleasing the public in a predictable way.”
D.“Madonna is sure to keep us guessing on her future plans.”

______ (52)
A.shortcut
B.high-speed
C.dangerous
D.low-cost

The word “absurd” in the passage is closet in meaning to
A.Normal
B.Ridiculous
C.Interesting
D.Frequent

According to the passage, which of the following is not true?
A.The meaning of the “blue moon” changed over the years
B.The phrase “once in a blue moon” could refer to two people eating dinner together
C.The lunar calendar was invested by Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar
D.The Roman calendar is still in use today.