Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in the meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
We had a quite fantastic day out at the seaside; everybody had a whale of a time.
A.had a chance to see a whale
B.had a lot of time to play
C.enjoyed playing with a whale
D.enjoy themselves a lot

Compared to pines, hickories are______
A.higher
B.shorter
C.more suitable for the forest floor
D.of the same height

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Bush: “________________.”
Clinton: “No, but thanks all the same.”
A.Another cup of coffee?
B.May I help you?
C.Would you like a slice of salad?
D.How about having dinner out?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) whose underlined part differs from the other pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.values
B.accelerates
C.responsibilities
D.waves

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

The word “spouting” is closest in meaning to_______
A.blossoming
B.nourishing
C.starting to grow
D.flourishing

John doesn't play basketball. Jack doesn't play basketball.
A.Neither John nor Jack plays basketball.
B.Not either John or Jack plays basketball.
C.Not only John but also Jack plays basketball.
D.Both John and Jack doesn't play basketball.

Which of the following encourages the life of animals?
A.large trees
B.shrubs
C.pine seedlings
D.grasses

The word “shielding” can be replaced by______
A.hiding
B.protecting
C.changing
D.exposing

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.
The last time I saw Rose was three years ago.
A.I haven’t seen Rose since three years.
B.I haven’t seen Rose three years ago.
C.I didn’t see Rose for three years.
D.I haven’t seen Rose for three years.