Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Swallows are among the most agile passerinebirds.




A.idle
B.swift
C.fragile
D.slow

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I used to live in a village .............. people had a close relation to one another.




A.which
B.where
C.which in
D.in that

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The criminal was sentenced to death because of _____ of his crime.




A.the complexity
B.the severity
C.the importance
D.a punishment

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I think everyone should be ...................... with the way office machinery works.




A.conversant
B.mindful
C.answerable
D.attuned

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.




A.researcher
B.chamber
C.chemist
D.cheering

Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE

Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidlines. Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This (51)…….selecting food that is (52)…….in salt and sugar. Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in your diet, as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the (53)………..of high fiber food we eat. This comes in the (54)……….of fresh fruit, vegetables, wholemeal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (55)................ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into your daily (66)……… This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of (57)………..the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and (58)………you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can (59)……..to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. (60)………possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple- enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It’s all a question of getting the balance right.




A.time
B.custom
C.routine
D.practice

Read the following passage and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each for the question from 61 to 70.

Sir Anthony Van Dyck, one of the world’s greatest masters of portraiture, was born in Antwerp and was the seventh of twelve children. His affluent father apprenticed him to a painter when he was just a little over ten. Having become a member of the Antwerp Guild of painters before he was nineteen, he worked in the studio of Peter Paul Rubens for several years. In Italy, Van Dyck studied the great Venetian masters and painted flattering portraits of gorgeous ladies and haughty nobles in gilded velvet robes with lace and pearls. While he was sought after by the aristocracy for his acclaimed loose brushwork, his engravings and etchings also evinced his outstanding talent. Upon his return to Antwerp in 1628, he was influenced by Rubens’s interpretation of the artistic form and produced numerous religious paintings while holding an appointment as the court painter. During his tenure, he proved that his use of color, his sensitive elegance, and his remarkable insight were unexcelled.
His fame preceded him to England, where he was invited by King Charles I. After years of faithful service, he was knighted in recognition of his achievements in painting countless portraits of the king, the queen, the royal children, and the titled nobility of England.
However, Van Dyck’s greatest piece is one of his religious works, a true masterpiece displayed in the Antwerp gallery. This group scene exhibits his artful polish in painting the folds of fabric, the delicacy of human skin, landscape, and other externals, and puts him above other accomplished contemporary masters. Although Charles paid Van Dyck a salary and granted him a pension, the painter’s extravagant life-style and penchant for luxuries led him into debt, and he died without means.
The author of the passage implies that Van Dyck




A.had produced great paintings before he turned nineteen
B.had a great artistic talent even when he was young
C.joined other painters when he had little to occupy him
D.worked very hard in his youth to make a living

_________ (25)




A.subtitled
B.named
C.entitled
D.called

_________ (18)




A.better
B.fine
C.well
D.good

The film didn’t come up to my expectations.




A.The film fell short of my expectations.
B.The film was as good as I expected
C.I expected the film to be more boring
D.I expected the film to end more abruptly.