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 1 to 5.
Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose.
Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them. This was the beginning of the handshake.
The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South Seas inlands greet by rubbing noses.
To show that one has no intention to fight,…………….
A.shaking hands has been practiced all over the world
B.
C.people laid aside their weapons
D.there have been various ways depending in different cultures

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 1 to 5.
Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose.
Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them. This was the beginning of the handshake.
The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South Seas inlands greet by rubbing noses.
The word “came on” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by……
A.waited for
B.visited
C.attacked
D.happened to meet

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 the main stress in each of the following questions.

A.popularity
B.congratulate
C.disappointed
D.transportation

Do you remember Mr. Darnel, ______ taught us English Literature?
A.who
B.whom
C.that
D.which

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
A.justice
B.culture
C.rule
D.product

Choose the item that best answers the question or completes the unfinished statement about the following passage.
As a rule swimmers practise in swimming-pools. But in summer they prefer to do it in the river or sea. There are some kinds of swimming-pools: pools for teaching and sporting pools which may be indoor and outdoor ones. One must distinguish between such swimming strokes as the butterfly stroke, the dolphin stroke being its variety, the breast-stroke, the crawl stroke and the back-stroke. Swimmers are called accordingly: a breast-stroke swimmer, a crawl-stroke swimmer, a long-distance swimmer, a short-distance swimmer, a medium-distance swimmer, a first relay swimmer, a last relay swimmer, etc. Swimming makes people strong and healthy, it developes all parts of the body. By and large sportmen keep themselves in good form by training in swimming. There are some rules about swimming that are essential for all. The main elements in swimming are: body position, arm action, leg action, breathing, pull, push etc. in a breast-stroke breathing is closely connected with arm action. Inhalation takes place above water through the open mouth, but exhalation takes place under water or on the surface through both nose and mouth. To meet the needs of our sportmen the government has built a great number of swimmers increasing from year to year. Now swimmers can train and compete all year round.
According to the writer, Swimmers often practise ______________.
A.in the river
B.in the sea
C.in swimming-pools
D.in lakes

Choose the item that best answers the question or completes the unfinished statement about the following passage.
As a rule swimmers practise in swimming-pools. But in summer they prefer to do it in the river or sea. There are some kinds of swimming-pools: pools for teaching and sporting pools which may be indoor and outdoor ones. One must distinguish between such swimming strokes as the butterfly stroke, the dolphin stroke being its variety, the breast-stroke, the crawl stroke and the back-stroke. Swimmers are called accordingly: a breast-stroke swimmer, a crawl-stroke swimmer, a long-distance swimmer, a short-distance swimmer, a medium-distance swimmer, a first relay swimmer, a last relay swimmer, etc. Swimming makes people strong and healthy, it developes all parts of the body. By and large sportmen keep themselves in good form by training in swimming. There are some rules about swimming that are essential for all. The main elements in swimming are: body position, arm action, leg action, breathing, pull, push etc. in a breast-stroke breathing is closely connected with arm action. Inhalation takes place above water through the open mouth, but exhalation takes place under water or on the surface through both nose and mouth. To meet the needs of our sportmen the government has built a great number of swimmers increasing from year to year. Now swimmers can train and compete all year round.
How many kinds of strokes does the writer mention?
A.10
B.5
C.7
D.6

The Red Cross provides relief in case of _________ such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes.
A.challenges
B.disasters
C.commodities
D.disadvantages

My headaches have been much better since I ____________ drinking coffee.
A.went on
B.grew up
C.looked up
D.gave up

__________ I came to see her yesterday, she was reading a book.
A.Before
B.After
C.When
D.While