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.
I’m certain that Joe attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
A.Joe needn’t have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
B.Joe mightn’t have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
C.Joe must have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
D.Joe could have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.

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 from 25 to 29.
Effects of television on childhood literacy
Nowadays, television occupies a large portion of children’s time. From when they start in preschool, children spend more time watching television than participating in any other (33) ______ except sleeping. (34) _______, this is not necessarily a bad thing.
The results of some research suggest that there is considerable overlap between the comprehension processes activated while reading and the processes (35) _______ take place during a period of television viewing. If this is so, it may very well be the case that children who learn comprehension skills from television viewing before they are ready to read are (36) _______ with some very important tools when they later learn to read. It has been noted that children are frequently better at recalling televised stories they have watched compared to those they have simply heard. Due to the fact that it is a visual medium, television can present information more concretely than written and spoken text, making it an ideal medium in which to (37) _______ some of the skills and knowledge needed for later reading.
(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thomas)
(33)
A.activities
B.actively
C.activate
D.active

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Once ________ with sufficient information, the freshmen will feel more confident to start the new course.
A.having provided
B.provided
C.are provided
D.providing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Backpacking is best suited for those who are in good physical condition ________.
A.without being required to walk several miles
B.so that it would require walking several miles
C.as it may require walking several miles
D.so as not to require walking several miles

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
My uncle tries to spend time playing with his children ________ he is very busy.
A.because of
B.although
C.moreover
D.despite

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The children are highly excited ________ the coming summer holiday.
A.with
B.about
C.to
D.for

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
A key component of Industry 4.0 is the Internet of Things characterised by the connections of all mobile ________.
A.accessories
B.devices
C.utensils
D.vehicles

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
A porter is talking to Mary in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: “May I help you with your suitcase?”
- Mary: “________”
A.What a shame!
B.Me too.
C.Yes, please.
D.You’re welcome.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underline word(s) in each of the following questions.
Many experts support the view that children should start learning English as early as possible.
A.reason
B.problem
C.reaction
D.opinion

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underline word(s) in each of the following questions.
The young singer’s career took off after her latest album topped the charts.
A.ended in failure
B.became successful
C.went unnoticed
D.remained unchanged