- Teacher: “John, you’ve written a much better essay this time.”


- John: " __________ "
A.Writing? Why?
B.Thank you. It’s really encouraging.
C.You’re welcome.
D.What did you say? I’m so shy.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
            In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems. They must ….(1) … with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English. They must respond to demands ….(2) ….the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children. Schools must make sure that students develop …(3) … skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers.
            Schools are …(4)…. these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of theUSeducational system. They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English …(5)… a second language and, in some countries, setting up bilingual schools. They are opening …(6)… the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from American, Asian, and other cultures.
            Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the …(7)… 40 percent of American students who do not go on to higher education. In the …(8).. of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high  school diploma were once all that was necessary to …(9) ….
a start inAmerica. They are no longer. A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys …(10) .. the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation”.
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A.base
B.basis
C.basic
D.basics

The _______________  north we go, the less likely we are to meet high temperatures.
A.far 
B.furthest
C.farther
D.farthest

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
            In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems. They must ….(1) … with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English. They must respond to demands ….(2) ….the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children. Schools must make sure that students develop …(3) … skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers.
            Schools are …(4)…. these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of theUSeducational system. They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English …(5)… a second language and, in some countries, setting up bilingual schools. They are opening …(6)… the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from American, Asian, and other cultures.
            Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the …(7)… 40 percent of American students who do not go on to higher education. In the …(8).. of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high  school diploma were once all that was necessary to …(9) ….
a start inAmerica. They are no longer. A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys …(10) .. the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation”.
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A.that
B.who
C.whether
D.what

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
            In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems. They must ….(1) … with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English. They must respond to demands ….(2) ….the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children. Schools must make sure that students develop …(3) … skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers.
            Schools are …(4)…. these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of theUSeducational system. They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English …(5)… a second language and, in some countries, setting up bilingual schools. They are opening …(6)… the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from American, Asian, and other cultures.
            Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the …(7)… 40 percent of American students who do not go on to higher education. In the …(8).. of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high  school diploma were once all that was necessary to …(9) ….
a start inAmerica. They are no longer. A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys …(10) .. the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation”.
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A.do
B.stay
C.fight
D.cope

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on answer sheet to  indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE  in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) has promoted its trade relations with other countries.
A.balanced
B.restricted
C.expanded
D.boosted

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on answer sheet to  indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE  in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures
A.physical
B.severe
C.beneficial
D.damaging

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on answer sheet to  indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Bone and ivory are light, strong and accessible materials for Inuit artists
A.available         
B.beautiful       
C.economic        
D.natural

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on answer sheet to  indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Lack of water  and nutrients has impeded the growth of these cherry tomato plants
A.promoted          
B.assisted         
C.realized        
D.prevented

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on answer sheet to  indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
City developed at the point where the Hudson  and Passaic rivers mingle with the water of  the Atlantic Ocean
A.associate           
B.socialize        
C.mix              
D.part