Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
“Why is your street such a mess?” – “Oh, the council _______ up the road, but they should finish this weekend?”
A.is digging
B.had been digging
C.dug
D.have been digging

The passage supports which of the following statements about dark matter?
A.Its presence is readily observable to researchers who completely understand how to apply gravitational science.
B.If it does not exist, the universe is largely empty.
C.Its existence is inferred by some researchers based on observations of cosmological bodies composed of ordinary matter.
D.Its existence has been conclusively proven by computer models.

The last paragraph supports the general hypothesis provided earlier in the passage that:
A.computer models are necessary for an understanding of gravitational science.
B.dark matter has little to no effect on the formation of certain cosmological phenomena.
C.the effect of Magellanic clouds on galaxies is enhanced by dark matter.
D.the shape of the Milky Way galaxy can be deduced by observing the matter surrounding it.

According to the passage, what is Aaron Romanowsky’s theory regarding dark matter?
A.Dark matter has not effect at all on the shape of a galaxy.
B.It cannot be conclusively proven that dark matter affects the shape and formation of galaxies.
C.Computer models suggest that dark matter is responsible for warped galaxies.
D.The discovery of certain galaxies disproves the theory that dark matter exists in the universe.

The passage states that some members of the scientific community are reluctant to believe in the existence of dark matter because:
A.no one understands how to apply gravitational science.
B.dark matter has little effect on surrounding matter.
C.dark matter cannot be directly observed.
D.there is absolutely no evidence for the existence of dark matter.

As it is used in paragraph 1, the term phenomena most nearly means:
A.surprises
B.problems
C.occurrences
D.attitudes

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The members of the orchestra have arrived an hour prior to the performance for a short rehearsal.
A.when
B.before
C.after
D.while

_________(59)
A.important
B.expensive
C.simple
D.easy

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.
Most of the river ferries have been cancelled today due to the lack of visibility caused by the fog.
A.A few of the ferries need to be rescheduled because of the fog that is causing poor visibility on the river.
B.Since today’s fog is obstructing visibility, the majority of the river ferries will not be running.
C.Because of the fog, it will be difficult for most of the ferries to cross the river safely today.
D.Whenever visibility is poor owing to the fog, nearly all of the river ferries are cancelled during the day.

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.
Culture has a strong influence on non-verbal communication. Even the simple act of looking someone in the eye is not at all that simple. In the USA, Americans are (5) ______ to look directly at people when speaking to them. It shows interest in what they are saying and is thought to carry a (6) ______ of honesty. Meanwhile, in Japan and Korea, people avoid long periods of eye contact. It is considered more polite to look to the side during a conversation. The Lebanese, (7) ______, stand close together and look intensely into each other's eyes. The action shows sincerity and gives people a better sense of what their counterparts want. Given such differences with even the most common expressions, people (8) ______ travel or work abroad have a real need to learn the other culture's body language. People tend to be unaware of the messages they are sending to others. So, it is (9) ______ to consider your own body language before dealing with people from other cultures. Knowing about the body language of friends, clients, and colleagues can be very helpful in improving understanding and avoiding miscommunication.
(9)
A.usefulness
B.useful
C.useless
D.used