Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
John has worked very late at night these days, ______ he is physically exhausted.
A.yet
B.hence
C.because
D.but

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.approval
B.applicant
C.energy
D.influence

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
More and more investors are pouring ________ money into food and beverage start-ups.
A.the
B.a
C.an
D.Ø

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Do you think there _____ less conflict in the world if all people spoke the same language?
A.were
B.will be
C.would be
D.are

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.hole
B.home
C.come
D.hold

Our coach gave us some news which seemed too good to be true.
A.We couldn’t easily believe the news our coach told us because it was very good.
B.Our coach told us that true news is always good news.
C.The news the coach gave us was good, but of course it wasn’t true.
D.It was excellent news, so we knew it must be true.

The game will be held, rain or shine.
A.There will be a game regardless of the weather.
B.The game is delayed because of the rain.
C.There will be no game if it rains or shines.
D.It rains or shines whenever there is a game.

The family find it difficult to manage on the money they have.
A.The family managed to earn enough money.
B.It is difficult for the family to earn money.
C.It is difficult for the family to get by on the money they have.
D.The family could manage on the money they have.

Staying in the hotel costs __________ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A.twice as much as
B.as much as twice
C.twice more than
D.as much twice as

“Thank you very much for your lift.” – “__________”
A.Delighted I was able to help
B.That was all I could do
C.I see
D.Thank you