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.
There is a wide range of organisms by their population whose lives mostly depend on how they hunt or are hunted. And most living organisms have some way of protecting themselves from natural predators. Some mammals, like the platypus, carry internal toxins to transmit to predators via biting or other means, and some plants protect themselves by being poisonous. The African crested rat was originally thought to be poisonous because predators that tried to eat it often became paralyzed. But scientists have recently learned that's not actually the case.
The crested rat chews on the poisonous bark of a certain tree, and then smears the chewed-up substance onto its fur, where a strip of special quill-like hairs soaks up the poisonous mixture. Though similar to a porcupine's, the quills do differ: whereas the porcupine defends itself by poking predators, the African rat uses its quill-like hairs to deliver poison to them. When a predator comes after it, instead of running away, the rat stays put and parts its hair to reveal the strip of fur on its back where the poison is being stored. That raised strip is the first thing that receives a bite, and the poison inside disables the predator. These hair tubes are unusual. In fact, scientists do not know of another animal that uses plant poison in this way.
Scientists are puzzled that the rat doesn't appear to be affected by the poison. Because it affects heartbeat regulation, understanding how the rat can keep its heart rate regulated effectively while using the poison could help scientists develop new medicines for people with heart trouble. And they hope that those suffering from heart diseases will benefit from this.
The word “defends” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A.encourages  
B.protects      
C.feeds   
D.pretends

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.
There is a wide range of organisms by their population whose lives mostly depend on how they hunt or are hunted. And most living organisms have some way of protecting themselves from natural predators. Some mammals, like the platypus, carry internal toxins to transmit to predators via biting or other means, and some plants protect themselves by being poisonous. The African crested rat was originally thought to be poisonous because predators that tried to eat it often became paralyzed. But scientists have recently learned that's not actually the case.
The crested rat chews on the poisonous bark of a certain tree, and then smears the chewed-up substance onto its fur, where a strip of special quill-like hairs soaks up the poisonous mixture. Though similar to a porcupine's, the quills do differ: whereas the porcupine defends itself by poking predators, the African rat uses its quill-like hairs to deliver poison to them. When a predator comes after it, instead of running away, the rat stays put and parts its hair to reveal the strip of fur on its back where the poison is being stored. That raised strip is the first thing that receives a bite, and the poison inside disables the predator. These hair tubes are unusual. In fact, scientists do not know of another animal that uses plant poison in this way.
Scientists are puzzled that the rat doesn't appear to be affected by the poison. Because it affects heartbeat regulation, understanding how the rat can keep its heart rate regulated effectively while using the poison could help scientists develop new medicines for people with heart trouble. And they hope that those suffering from heart diseases will benefit from this.
The word “paralyzed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to   
A.disabled     
B.unaffected  
C.inaccessible  
D.undecided

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
YOGA
Yoga is one of the most ancient forms of exercise, originating in India 5000 years ago. Yoga has taken several years to become recognised world-wide, although recently, much more attention has been (36)______ to it because of the ways in which it can benefit health. Yoga can be practised by anyone, at any age, in any physical condition, depending on physical needs. For example, athletes and dancers can practise it to (37)______ their energy and to improve stamina; executives to give a much needed (38)______ to their overworked minds; children to improve their memory and concentration.
It's a good idea to (39)______  with a doctor first if you've suffered from any type of injury. None of the exercises should (40)______  you any pain, but it's best to start slowly at first. The best time to practise is either in the morning or in the evening. Beginners find it easier in the evening when the body is more supple.
(38)______
A.interruption         
B.pause  
C.interval     
D.break

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Adela and Phuong are talking about her new friend.
Adela: “________?” – Phuong: He’s tall and thin with blue eyes.”
A.What does he look like   
B.What is he like
C.How does he look like       
D.How is he like

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
The weather was so dismal. They had to cancel the picnic immediately.
A.The weather was too dismal that the picnic was cancelled immediately.
B.The picnic would be cancelled immediately since the weather was dismal.
C.So dismal was the weather that they had to cancel the picnic immediately.
D.The weather was enough dismal for them to cancel the picnic immediately.

The word “intimately” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________ .
A.clearly 
B.closely
C.obviously
D.simply

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The man _______ his car outside hasn’t come back for it yet.
A.whom he left   
B.who he left   
C.who left    
D.whose

A.approach
B.particular
C.respect
D.property

Not one_______ his promises.
A.he is keeping
B.has he kept
C. did he keep
D.he keeps

The word “employment” in line 4 refers to the _____.
A.work                           
B.music                          
C.play                       
D.money