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.
“Please, let my child go!” she begged the kidnapper.
A.She begged the kidnapper to let her child to go.
B.She pleaded with the kidnapper to release her child.
C.She solemnly ordered the kidnapper to set her child free.
D.She pleaded the kidnapper to let her child go.

Choose the correct answer to each of the following question. 
The policewoman................ the pickpocket, brought him to the ground and finally arrested him.
A.chased after 
B.chased up      
C. chased away
D.chased down

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Unless you _______ well-trained, you ______ to the company.
A.aren’t / will never admit
B.are / will never admit
C.aren’t / will never be admitted
D.are / will never be admitted

Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answer for each question.
GETTING THE SHOT
An interview with Joel Sartore
Joel Sartore is a writer, teacher, and photographer. His words – and images – show his passion for photography and for the world around us.
Question 1: ________________
My first job was for a newspaper. After a few years there, I met a National Geographic photographer. He liked my photos and said I should send some to the magazine. So I did. That led to a one-day job. And that  led to a nine-day job, and so on.
Question 2: ________________
To get into National Geographic, you have to give them something they don't have. It's not enough just to be a great photographer. You also have to, for example, be a scientist, or be able to dive under sea ice, or spend several days in a tree.
Question 3: ________________
It's now more difficult to work for magazines. Technology now makes it easy to take good pictures, which means there are more photos and photographers. Also, the web is full of photos from all around the world that are free, or cost very little. These photos are often good enough to be put in books and magazines that once paid for photographers and their photos.
Question 4: ________________
Advice? Well, work hard. Be passionate about every project you work on. Take lots of pictures in different situations. Look at others' photos thoughtfully and learn from them. And be curious about life. There's something to photograph everywhere.
But be a photographer for the right reasons. If you do it for the  money, you probably won't really be happy. Do you want to make the world a better place, or make people see things in a different way? If so, you'll enjoy the work much more.
What was Sartore’s main point in his answer to Question 3?
A.Photographers need to use more technology.
B.Putting your photos online can lead to other jobs.
C.It’s not easy to get paid work as a photographer these days.
D.Good pictures can only be taken by technical equipments.

Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentences, or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.
Before he turned 14, Mozart ________ a few lesser piece for the piano.
A.has composed
B.had composed
C.was composed   
D.would composed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
David was deported on account of his expired visa. He ______ it renewed.
A.must have had  
B.should have had 
C.needn’t have had 
D.mightn’t have had

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
I don’t know what to think about the new boss.              , she seems okay, but I may change my mind later.
A.On the second thought
B.Of two minds  
C.On cloud nine
D.At first sight

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!”Helen: “______.”
A.Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s
B.It’s up to you
C.I’d rather not
D.You can say that again

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.
The Rise of Robots
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labour for little pay. Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to do much at all. But is this a good thing?
By 2030, it’s estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide. Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that’s completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers. With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top. Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break.
Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade. Then there’s the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time. The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room. Once you finally catch it, you’re probably too awake to hit the snooze button. Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on.
Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots. Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines do everything for us. Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters. These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future.
The word “tedious” in the last paragraph mostly means                        
A.boring    
B.difficult   
C.intelligent  
D.expensive

_____________(13)
A.held
B.brought
C.stood
D.set