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 the following questions.

Your intelligence and energy will help you solve any problems you encounter, use these strengths

A                            B              C                                                    D                                  

wisely

Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

We owe the invention of paper to the Egyptian papyrus or the Egyptian paper. The Egyptians made paper from the papyrus plant (Cyperus papyrus) that was commonly found along the banks of river Nile. The pith of the plant was taken out and cut into long strips. These strips were placed diagonally over each other, and for better binding, were placed under a weight for a couple of days. The quality of papyrus paper is evident from the fact that they are still intact about 5000 years after they were written on.

Historical sources tell us that the ancient Egyptians were very secretive about the manufacturing technique of their papyrus. This was because papyrus was one of the main commodities that was exported by Egypt all over the region. Keeping its manufacturing process a secret enabled them to achieve monopoly in the market.

It was________a boring book________I didn’t want to read it once more.

Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.

            Dear Helgar,

I would like to welcome you to our school. I know that being an (21)_________ student can be difficult, especially when you are so far away from your home. As you may have heard, the Thanksgiving holiday is (22)_________ I am aware that it isn't celebrated in Germany, but it's a very important holiday in the United States. It is an occasion when American families gather to spend time with one another and enjoy a variety of food. If you have nothing planned for that day, I would like to (23)_________you to visit my home for Thanksgiving. My entire family is planning to be there, so you will get to hang out with us. My mother is considered (24)_________cooks in the city, so you will get a great introduction to traditional American home cooking. I hope you can come as I am positive that you (25)_________a wonderful time. Let me know if you are interested.

Sincerely,

Greg Foster

Many people are enthusiastic about herbal remedies, regarding them as an________way of treating illness.

Could you________in touch with John and arrange a time to meet?

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner, which is________English.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

If the weatherman has predicted accurately, tomorrow will be a perfect day for our picnic.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 This car was the most expensive purchase I’ve ever________.

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.

You feel unhealthy because you don’t take any exercise.

In my opinion, you must find a really qualified carpenter for a job like this, ________seems to require a large amount of talent.