Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Our firm is so successful because it is at the cutting _______ of computer technology.
A.fringe
B.limit
C.verge
D.edge

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Susan will graduate in June _______ she submits her dissertation on time.
A.otherwise
B.unless
C.supposing
D.provided

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Originally, the first European colleges consisted of groups of individuals ______ joined their efforts to study sciences, medicine, and law.
A.who lived together and
B.whose life together so
C.living together and
D.so as to live together and

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Her fiancé is said _______ from Harvard University five years ago.
A.to have graduated
B.to be graduated
C.being graduated
D.having graduated

A.identify
B.conditioner
C.comfortable
D.millennium

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.
Two students are taking in a new class. - Student 1: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” - Student 2: “_______”
A.No, thanks.
B.Yes, I am so glad.
C.Sorry, the seat is taken.
D.Yes, yes. You can sit here.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.

A.outcome
B.continuation
C.beginning
D.expansion

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended abruptly on Thursday, with a working lunch and a scheduled signing ceremony being called off.
A.unexpectedly
B.gradually
C.suddenly
D.courteously

A.contact
B.affect
C.contest
D.hardware

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.
The philosopher Aristotle said, “In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. They keep the young out of mischief; they comfort and aid the old in their weakness, and they incite those in the prime of life to noble deeds. “Growing up”, my mother used to tell me “your friends are a reflection of you”. I did not quite understand this (25) ______ I started meeting individuals who kept, not so healthy friends in their lives and suddenly, as a young teenager, I learned to understand that the friends I keep in my life (26) ______ who I am and desire to be as a person and therefore I have learned to choose my friends wisely over the years. I do not care about the superficial (27) ______ such as looks, money, success or status but rather I emulate those (28) ______ bring laughter, joy, honesty and who can be there for me and also give me a firm kick in the butt when I need it. I always find it intriguing to meet friends of people I know because I can really get a sense of that person by the company they choose to (29) ________ in their life.
(Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com)
(25)
A.until
B.when
C.since
D.while