Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the bold and underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
The palace was badly damaged by fire, but was eventually restored to its original splendor.
A.refurbished
B.devastated
C.strengthened
D.renovated

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the bold and underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
The police have concluded tentatively that the explosion was caused by a bomb.
A.differently
B.hesitantly
C.certainly
D.temporally

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

A.intervention
B.legal
C.résumé
D.domestic

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.accomplish
B.embarrass
C.interpret
D.volunteer

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 26 to 30.
The position of sport in today’s society has changed out of all regconition. People no longer seem to think of sport as “just a game” – to be watched or played for the (26) ___________ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for loading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge financial rewards for athletes, some of (27) ___________ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (28) ___________, it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.
A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take part in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (29) ___________ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing pleasure for millions of (30) ___________ people all over the world.
(29) ________
A.for
B.with
C.on
D.in

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 26 to 30.
The position of sport in today’s society has changed out of all regconition. People no longer seem to think of sport as “just a game” – to be watched or played for the (26) ___________ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for loading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge financial rewards for athletes, some of (27) ___________ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (28) ___________, it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.
A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take part in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (29) ___________ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing pleasure for millions of (30) ___________ people all over the world.
(27) _________
A.whose
B.whom
C.who
D.that

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I’m going on business for a week, so I’ll be leaving everything ______.
A.on your guard
B.up to your eyes
C.in your capable hands
D.under the care of you

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
As an ASEAN member, Vietnam has actively participated in the group’s programs and has also created new ______ and cooperation mechanisms.
A.initiatives
B.initiators
C.initiations
D.initiates

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Shelly disagreed with the board’s decision. She ______ and went to work for another company.
A.pursued
B.resigned
C.abandoned
D.retained