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

Mark the letter A, B ,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underline word(s) in each of the following questions.
My kids only have a faint memory of our hometown as they have lived away from it for a long time.
A.clear
B.poor
C.quick
D.vague

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

A.leave
B.learn
C.speak
D.teach

A.beard
B.search
C.pearl
D.heard