Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.
The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some experience of either owning a pet or being in close contact with someone who does. Is there such a thing as “the ideal pet”? If so what characterizes the ideal pet? Various (21) _______ influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet (22) _______ your lifestyle. For example, although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of (23) _______ can be considerable. Everything must be taken into account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills. You must be prepared to spend time on your pet, (24) _______ involves shopping for it, cleaning and feeding it. Pets can be demanding and a big responsibility. Are you prepared to exercise and housetrain an animal or do you prefer a more independent pet? How much spare room do you have? Is it right to lock an energetic animal into a (25) _______ space? Do you live near a busy road which may threaten the life of your pet? Pets such as turtles and goldfish can be cheap and convenient, but if you prefer affectionate pets, a friendly cat or dog would be more appropriate. People get pets for a number of reasons, for company, security or to teach responsibility to children. Pets can be affectionate and loyal and an excellent source of company as long as you know what pet suit you and your lifestyle.
(25) _______
A.reduced      
B.detained
C.confined  
D.closed

Choose the best answer to the following questions.
We work hard to raise our ________of living.

A.standard         
B.level  
C.surface      
D.mood

IV. Listen to Michael talking to Marina about a new sports centre and choose the correct answer.
Welfare officers will have to work ______.
A.both Saturday and Sunday on some weekends
B.on Saturday or Sunday, on alternate weekends
C.on the same day, Saturday or Sunday, every weekend
D.

One thing that the children in the passage share is that ______.
A.  A. they all watch TV
B.they spend part of each day alone
C.they are from single-parent families
D.they all wear jewelry

V. 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 from 30 to 33.
William is talking to Jennie about his headache.
William: Oh, dear. The pain in my head is killing me.
Jennie: ________

A.How do you do?
B.What can I do for you now?
C.Don't mention it.
D.I'm sorry. I can't.

People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival________is called Passover.
A.whose  
B.who 
C.which        
D.where

Ancient Egyptians mummified the dead bodies through the use of chemicals, _______ ancient Peruvians did through natural processes.
A.whether or not 
B. even though 
C.because  
D.whereas

The passage will most likely be followed by a discussion of
A. the structure of fiberscopes
B. the use of fiber optics in the electronic superhighway
C.homes and businesses of the future
D.additional uses of fiberscope in industry

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.reply
B.future
C.singer
D.answer

Fred refused to travel by air because he was afraid of __________.
A.long
B.lengths
C.heights 
D.high