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 knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously, thus teaching people how to (25)______ their way through different systems. It therefore brings people into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future.
Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (26) ______ they do have many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit (27) ______ their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is (28) ______.
Employers will generally look favorably on people (29) ______ have shown an ability to work as part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable qualities in any employee.
(26)




A.but
B.so
C.or
D.for

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.
Thanks to the invention of the microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the human cell.




A.deep understanding
B.in-depth studies
C.spectacular sightings
D.far-sighted views

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I am not against the plan at all; _______, I think it is marvelous.




A.nevertheless
B.on the other hand
C.in contrast
D.on the contrary

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The pictures of seals being killed in the Artic had a tremendous impact ______ public opinion.




A.over
B.with
C.on
D.against

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




A.cough
B.ground
C.house
D.mouth

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Every day, he gets up at 7 o’clock. He has _______ breakfast and then goes to work. He often comes to work by _______ car.




A.the/ the
B.a/ the
C.the/a
D.Ø/ Ø

She still has an awful lot to learn.




A.a terrible thing
B.a great pleasure
C.a great desire
D.a large amount

When the concept of universal primary education was introduced, education __________.




A.was intended to leave out female learners
B.was intended for all the sexes
C.was given free to all
D.focused on imparting skills

Ancient education generally focused its efforts on __________.




A.both sexes
B.on male learners
C.female learners
D.young people only

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges.
Mai and Joey are talking about their favorite pastimes.
Joey: “What sort of things do you like doing in your free time?”
Mai: “_______”




A.None. Been starved since 9 yesterday.
B.I love checking out the shops for new clothes.
C.Nothing special. Just some photos I took on the trip to Nepal.
D.I hate shopping.