Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The works of the English theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking helped pave the way for the framework of general relativity and theoretical prediction of black holes dynamics and mechanics.
A.terminate
B.lighten
C.initiate
D.prevent

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a feast - a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.
A.having to do with food and cooking
B.relating to medical knowledge
C.involving hygienic conditions and diseases
D.concerning nutrition and health

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.
We got caught in a traffic jam so we were among the last to arrive.
A.Most people got there before us as we were held up by the traffic.
B.The late arrivers all put the blame on the heavy traffic.
C.The traffic was so heavy that nearly everyone arrived late.
D.There was such a congestion on the roads that I thought we never would get there.

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.
There was a serious flood. All local pupils couldn’t go to school on that day.
A.The serious flood prevented all local pupils not go to school on that day.
B.The serious flood hindered all local pupils from going to school on that day.
C.The serious flood made all pupils from not going to school on that day.
D.The serious flood caused all local pupils not go to school on that day.

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.
He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented
A.In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals.
B.His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented.
C.It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success.
D.His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals.

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.
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you volunteer relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (3)_______, experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye and identify areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult questions (4)_______ and positively, while keeping each answer brief.
An interview gives the employer a (5)_______ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response.
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (6)_______. If you are genuinely interested in the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are interested in a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also (7)_______ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products.
(4)_______
A.accurately
B.hardly
C.rightly
D.sharply

The longer you delay making a decision, the worst the consequence will be.
A.longer
B.making
C.worst
D.will be

My brother went to see a movie in spite of he had a lot of things to do.
A.went
B.in spite of
C.had
D.things

The amount of women earning Master’s degree has risen sharply in recent years.
A.amount
B.Master's
C.has risen
D.recent years

“My parents got divorced when l was 5.” "_____"A.They shouldn‘t do that.
B.How did it happen?
C.You must have been shocked.
D.Oh, I'm sorry.