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 from 38 to 42.
Neil Armstrong started flying at an early age. He became interested in airplanes at the age of 2. At 15, he took flying lessons. He got a license to fly at 16. He learned how to fly before he learned how to drive a car. At university, he studied aeronautical engineering. This is the study of designing and making aircraft.
After Armstrong became an astronaut in 1962, he was trained for 4 years for the Apollo program. The Apollo mission was to put a man on the moon in ten years. On July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Because Armstrong was the leader, he became the first man to step on the moon. He said, "This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." He and his fellow astronaut, Buzz Aldrin, walked on the moon for two and a half hours. They collected rocks and did some experiments.
The author's main purpose in paragraph 2 is _______.
A.to explain the objectives of the Apollo 11 mission
B.to compare Apollo 11 and late flights to the moon
C.to tell about Armstrong and the success of Apollo 11 's mission
D.to reveal what Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin did on the moon

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best  fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37.
NOISE POLLUTION
Noise is more than a mere nuisance. At certain levels and durations of exposure, it can cause physical damage to the eardrum, and (33) ___________ in temporary or permanent hearing loss. In addition to causing hearing loss, (34) __________ noise exposure can also (35) ___________ blood pressure and pulse rate, cause irritability, anxiety, and mental fatigue, and interfere with sleep, recreation, and personal communication. Noise pollution control is, (36) _________, of importance in the workplace and in the community.
Noise effects can be (37) ___________ by a number of techniques, for example, increasing the distance or blocking the path between the noise source and the recipient, reducing noise level at the source, and protecting recipients with earplugs or earmuffs.
(36)
A.therefore         
B.however                 
C.meanwhile       
D.in spite of

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.
She is the most intelligent woman I have ever met.
A.I have never met a more intelligent woman than her.
B.She is not as intelligent as the women I have ever met.
C.I have ever met such an intelligent woman.
D.She is more intelligent than I am.

Choose the word /phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each sentence below.
When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.'
A.sort out     
B.clear up     
C.arrange                   
D.mess up

Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.
We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world. Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your wellbeing, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.
Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a suitable and bright future.
A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, and children have to work in order to build a strong family. If any one of them fails, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families have a powerful impact on society and societies create countries.
The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A.good habits      
B.parents                    
C.children                  
D.teachers

(8)..........
A. find
B.take
C.guide
D.guidance

Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French foods in the traditional manner.
A.although
B.has been cooking
C.still doesn't
D.know to

The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have.
A.frequent
B.exercise
C.greater
D.will have

Not only did he lose the keys, but he also forgot the tickets.
A.He forgot the pair of tickets to the concert.
B.He didn’t know he had to have tickets.
C.He got the tickets after he found his keys.
D.He lost his keys and forgot the tickets as well.

Shy people often find it difficult to______ group discussions.
A.take place in
B.take part in
C.get on with
D.get in touch with