Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on answer sheet to  indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A.exhaust
B.height
C.honest
D.heir

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on answer sheet to  indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A.handcraft
B.handbook
C.handkerchief
D.handbag

Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
The last time we saw the film was 10 years ago.
-> It has ……………………………………………………………………………………..
A.
B.
C.
D.

Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
People celebrate Passover in Israel in late March or early April.
-> Passover ………………………………………………………………………………..
A.
B.
C.
D.

Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
We consider Messi a soccer genius. He plays for Barcelona, Spain.
-> Messi, who we ……………………………………………………………………….
A.
B.
C.
D.

He was so mean that he could not bear to_________ the smallest sum of money for the charity appeal.


 
A.part with
B.pay off
C.give in
D.let out

Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
Emily is sick today, so she cannot go to school.
-> If Emily ………………………………………………………………………………….
A.
B.
C.
D.

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 main stress in each of the following questions.

A.applicant          
B.ambitious        
C.essential         
D.performance

- 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”.
                                                                                                            ( Extracted from Info USA-CD Version)

A.base
B.basis
C.basic
D.basics