Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

A.funny
B.rubbish
C.upper
D.student

Through the Internet, businesses can....................
A.buy goods from each other
B.advertise and sell their products
C.send their products to customers
D.all are correct

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 following questions.
Television is the most popular form of entertainment in the American household. People of all ages use this medium to entertain themselves for an average of four hours a day. Thus, television has had a tremendous influence on its viewers, especially children. Scientists now say that children can be adversely affected by contantly watching television. This is due to the fact that they participate less in physical activities, spend less time reading and studying, and see a world of violence that can affect their own feelings of security.
Isn’t television the most popular form of entertainment in the American household?
A.Yes, it was.
B.No, it wasn’t.
C.Yes, it isn't.
D.Yes, it is.

Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
Dick___ moustache, but he doesn't any more. He shaved it off because his wife didn't like it.
A.used to having 
B.is used to having
C. was used to having 
D.used to have

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 1 to 14.
If the world’s tropical forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many animal species _____ extinct.
A.became
B.will become  
C.would become   
D.would have become

Your teacher gives you the following brochure about crime. Read the information and answer the questions.
How to Avoid Being Mugged
          A surprisingly large number of people have had first-band experience of some sort of crime in the streets, the most common of which is mugging. In the city of Chicago alone, there are about 6,000 muggings every year. Here are some tips in order to avoid joining the growing list of people who have been mugged.
          How can a mugger be spotted?
          Be wary of loiterers who seem to be window shopping or who aren’t really doing anything. Muggers need time to find the right victim, so they neither hide nor walk very quickly. They often ask for spare change or what the time is. These are tricks to distract their victims, and also to figure out if you have any expensive jewellery or items worth stealing. Finally, be suspicious of anyone who is wearing clothing which hides their identity, such as a hooded jacket.
          What kind of victims do muggers search for?
          Muggers love solitary individuals, so be sure to stay where the people are. Avoid empty streets and alleyways, and whenever possible, try to walk with a friend. Walk confidently and take long steps. Muggers do not like people who are relaxed and seem sure of themselves. It is also a good idea to look a potential mugger in the eye, for the same reason. However, if the mugger is an aggressive type, establishing eye contact may backfire, as he/she might see it as a challenge. So if your confident look is met with an angry stare, be the first to look away. Lastly, do not dress in a way that makes you stand out. If you are a tourist, try to dress like a local.
          What can you do if you realize you are a target?
          It is sometimes a good idea to act unpredictably, perhaps by acting crazy or shouting. If there are people around, shouting “Fire!” is more effective than “Help!”. However, in the majority of cases muggers carry dangerous weapons, so it’s probably safer to go along with their demands. If a mugger forces you into your car, you will probably be told to drive to an ATM and withdraw cash. Don’t worry, though, because most banks will refund any money withdrawn while being robbed if you report the incident to the police.
What is this brochure about?
    
A.bank robberies  
B.crimes in foreign countries
C.robberies in the streets  
D.rising violent crime

Exercise 3. Read the passage mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 15.
            Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But actually the idea for a computer had been worked out over two centuries ago by a man (11) ______ Charles Babbage. Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines which he called “engines”. But despite the fact that he (12) ______ building some of these, he never finished any of them. Over the years, people have argued (13) _____ his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (14) _______ engine based on one of Babbage’s designs. (15) ______ has taken six years to complete and move than four thousand parts have been specially made.
            Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum to remind people of Babbage’s work.
(14) 
A.some
B.the
C.an
D.that

The word "defray" is closest meaning to which of the following?
A.Lower        
B. Raise
C.Make a payment on  
D.Make an investment toward

Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
ENGLISH AROUND THE WORLD
 
            Teaching English as a foreign language can be great way to travel the world and (31)………money at the same time. However, some graduates actually like the idea of following a career in teaching English, and there are numerous courses at various (32)……., from the basic certificate to the Diploma or even the master’s.
            To find the right course, a good place to start is TEFL.com-an Internet site with (33)............ of relevant information and helpful advice including a full list of places in the UK offering courses. The site also offers assistance to qualified graduates(34) …..........finding work.
            When deciding on a course, the best thing to do is to look at what your needs are. If you want a career in teaching English, then definitely find one designed for that (35)…………., such as an MA or diploma; but if you want to travel around the world, then do a shorter course that will supply you with teaching skills.
            Some countries will (36)……..people without a teaching qualification as (37)………as the teacher is a (38)………..speaker of English. However, most countries now (39)……….a qualification.
            It is advisable to make sure that the course that you want to do is recognised and that it includes a period of teaching practice. This is important in (40)……….people to be English language teachers.

 

A.planning  
B.preparing    
C.practising
D.organising

According to paragraph 1, people can get a negative reaction from others by______.
A.wearing inappropriate clothes             
B.expressing too strong emotions
C.sending out right signals                     
D.talking about other people’s behaviors