V. Read the text below and choose the correct word or phrase for each space. For each question, circle the letter you choose A, B, C or D.
Living in the country is something (26).........people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all you can enjoy (27).........and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly, because there are fewer people, you are (28).........to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, specially in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find (29)......... . In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In (30)..................young people who have a career are better provided for in the city.
(28)
A.like
B.likely
C.likelihood
D.possibly

V. Read the text below and choose the correct word or phrase for each space. For each question, circle the letter you choose A, B, C or D.
Living in the country is something (26).........people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all you can enjoy (27).........and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly, because there are fewer people, you are (28).........to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, specially in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find (29)......... . In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In (30)..................young people who have a career are better provided for in the city.
(30)
A.contrary
B.contrast
C.convert
D.conversion

VI. Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter you choose A, B, C or D.
The agricultural revolution in the 19th century involved two things: the invention of labour-saving machinery and the development of scientific agriculture. Labour-saving machinery naturally appeared first where labour was scarce. "In Europe," said Thomas Jefferson, "the object is to make the most of their land, labour being abundant; here it is to make the most of our labour, land being abundant." It was in the United States, therefore, that the great advances in 19th century agricultural machinery first came.
At the opening of the century, with the exception of a crude plough, farmers could have carried practically all of the existing agricultural implements on their back; by 1860, most of the machinery in use today had been designed in an early form. The most important of the early inventions was the iron plough. As early as 1790 Charles Newbold of New Jersey had been working on the idea of a cast-iron plough and spent his entire fortune in introducing his invention. The farmers, however, were not interested in it, claiming that the iron poisoned the soil and made the weeds grow. Nevertheless, many people devoted their attention to the plough, until in 1869 James Oliver of Indiana turned out the first chilled-steel plough.
What is the main topic of the passage?
A.The need for agricultural advances to help feed a growing population.
B.The development of safer machines demanded by the labour movement.
C.Machinery that contributed to the agricultural revolution.
D.New Jersey as a leader in the agricultural revolution.

VI. Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter you choose A, B, C or D.
The agricultural revolution in the 19th century involved two things: the invention of labour-saving machinery and the development of scientific agriculture. Labour-saving machinery naturally appeared first where labour was scarce. "In Europe," said Thomas Jefferson, "the object is to make the most of their land, labour being abundant; here it is to make the most of our labour, land being abundant." It was in the United States, therefore, that the great advances in 19th century agricultural machinery first came.
At the opening of the century, with the exception of a crude plough, farmers could have carried practically all of the existing agricultural implements on their back; by 1860, most of the machinery in use today had been designed in an early form. The most important of the early inventions was the iron plough. As early as 1790 Charles Newbold of New Jersey had been working on the idea of a cast-iron plough and spent his entire fortune in introducing his invention. The farmers, however, were not interested in it, claiming that the iron poisoned the soil and made the weeds grow. Nevertheless, many people devoted their attention to the plough, until in 1869 James Oliver of Indiana turned out the first chilled-steel plough.
Which of the following can be inferred from what Thomas Jefferson said?
A.Europe was changing more quickly than the United States.
B.Europe had greater need of farm machinery than the United States did.
C.The United States was finally running out of good farmland.
D.There was a shortage of workers on United States farms.

VI. Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter you choose A, B, C or D.
The agricultural revolution in the 19th century involved two things: the invention of labour-saving machinery and the development of scientific agriculture. Labour-saving machinery naturally appeared first where labour was scarce. "In Europe," said Thomas Jefferson, "the object is to make the most of their land, labour being abundant; here it is to make the most of our labour, land being abundant." It was in the United States, therefore, that the great advances in 19th century agricultural machinery first came.
At the opening of the century, with the exception of a crude plough, farmers could have carried practically all of the existing agricultural implements on their back; by 1860, most of the machinery in use today had been designed in an early form. The most important of the early inventions was the iron plough. As early as 1790 Charles Newbold of New Jersey had been working on the idea of a cast-iron plough and spent his entire fortune in introducing his invention. The farmers, however, were not interested in it, claiming that the iron poisoned the soil and made the weeds grow. Nevertheless, many people devoted their attention to the plough, until in 1869 James Oliver of Indiana turned out the first chilled-steel plough.
According to the passage, which of the following statements about Charles Newbold is true?
A.He was James Oliver's assistant.
B.He was born in Europe.
C.He was opposed to scientific agriculture.
D.He spent his own money to promote his invention.

VI. Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter you choose A, B, C or D.
The agricultural revolution in the 19th century involved two things: the invention of labour-saving machinery and the development of scientific agriculture. Labour-saving machinery naturally appeared first where labour was scarce. "In Europe," said Thomas Jefferson, "the object is to make the most of their land, labour being abundant; here it is to make the most of our labour, land being abundant." It was in the United States, therefore, that the great advances in 19th century agricultural machinery first came.
At the opening of the century, with the exception of a crude plough, farmers could have carried practically all of the existing agricultural implements on their back; by 1860, most of the machinery in use today had been designed in an early form. The most important of the early inventions was the iron plough. As early as 1790 Charles Newbold of New Jersey had been working on the idea of a cast-iron plough and spent his entire fortune in introducing his invention. The farmers, however, were not interested in it, claiming that the iron poisoned the soil and made the weeds grow. Nevertheless, many people devoted their attention to the plough, until in 1869 James Oliver of Indiana turned out the first chilled-steel plough.
Why did farmers reject Newbold's plough?
A.Their horses were frightened by it.
B.They preferred lighter tools.
C.It was too expensive.
D.They thought it would ruin the land.

VII. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
She told me she had to be home by ten o’ clock.
A.She told me she was at home at ten o'clock.
B.She said it was necessary for her to get home before ten o'clock.
C.She told me that she would be going home at ten o'clock.
D.She said that she usually reached her home before ten o'clock.

VII. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
If he doesn't want to work, he shouldn't leave school.
A.He's sorry he left school and began work.
B.He isn't interested in working and hasn't left school.
C.He hasn't begun work yet but has already left school.
D.He's still at school but would like to work as soon as possible.

I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.

A.phone
B.collect
C.together
D.provide

II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.

A.technology
B.important
C.popularity
D.impossible