Read the following passage and mark the letter Ay B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
Why do some people take revenge on others? Why aren’t we able to sort out our problems without seeking to get (25)______ with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we are (26)______ experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature. Our desire for revenge comes from the brain’s limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and one that we share with all animals. (27)______, when someone confronts us, we often prefer attacking verbally or physically rather than try to work out a solution together.
However, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows us to plan and analyse – and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (28) ______ reaction. A person who feels they have been wronged may even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate act of revenge. Some people suggest that taking revenge can be seen as a positive move, allowing you to work through your negative emotions. However, it can also be dangerous, and you may risk finding yourself in a situation (29)______ rapidly gets out of hand.
(26)
A.simply
B.simple
C.simplicity
D.simplify

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Laura and Mitchell are talking about their class monitor, Susie.
- Laura: "You know, Susie’s father is very rich."
- Mitchell: "______ She wouldn’t accept his help even if it were offered."
A.What for?
B.No wonder.
C.So what?
D.No doubt.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Mike and Laura are talking about their plan for the weekend.
- Mike: “I promise to go shopping with you if you help me with the housework.”
- Laura: “______ You are the last person to keep a promise.”
A.Come off it!
B.That’s great!
C.How come?
D.I hate to differ.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Various programs have been designed in order to facilitate the storage and analysis of research data.
A.ease
B.hinder
C.speed
D.destroy

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
______ drugs are highly addictive and can have unpredictable side effects.
A.Designer
B.Maker
C.Composer
D.Mixer

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A.toll
B.roll
C.doll
D.hole

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A.committee
B.envelope
C.develop
D.procedure

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
If you ______ English in everyday conversations, you’ll speak it fluently.
A.use
B.will use
C.would use
D.used

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
John could not talk to you when you phoned him yesterday as he ______ a bath.
A.took
B.had taken
C.was taking
D.would take

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Jonas worked really hard throughout the term, so it was not merely ______ chance that he got straight A’s.
A.off
B.from
C.by
D.in