Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

 I kept out of the conversation because it _________ me.

The entire city was _________ electricity last night – it was chaotic.

Henry was overweight, so he went on a strict diet and _________ twenty kilos.

 He was arrested because he answered to the description of the _________ man.

Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _________ materials.

_________, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.

 One way to let off _________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.

Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _________ in the field and possibly lead to a cure.

After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _________ on him.

The match will be screened on ITV with _________ commentary by Any Gray.

I know you didn’t want to upset me but I’d sooner you _________ me the whole truth yesterday.

As the drug took _________, the patient became quieter.

The dawn redwood appears ____ some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the world.

His comments _________ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case.

All _____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

It is urgent that this letter _____ immediately.

John: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!

Mary: _____ but I think it’s quite easy.

It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes _____ American life.

I wish you’d do the accounts. I don’t have ________ for numbers.

Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

 SKIING HOLIDAYS IN COLORADO

            To ski or snowboard in Colorado is to experience the pinnacle of winter sports. The state of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and (1. BREATH) _______ views, which inspire today's travelers as much as they spurred on the (2. SETTLE) _______ who first arrived in this part of the US over a century ago. And whether you're seeking the outdoor adventure of a (3. LIFE) _______ exciting nightlife or a great family getaway, Colorado has everything you need.

            November through April, snow conditions are (4. CONSIST) _______ and reliable, featuring Colorado's (5. LEGEND) _______ “champagne powder” snow. Extensive snow making and grooming operations always keeps trails in top shape.

            The mountain destinations in the Colorado Rockies can turn your wildest ski dreams into thrilling (6. REAL) _______. There, you'll find the best skiing and snowboarding resorts on (7. PICTURE) _______ slopes, as well as the finest ski schools in the US. Together, they present an (8. PARALLEL) _______ winter paradise. And the best part is that you'll enjoy friendly, (9. CARE) _______ service in resorts that are (10. COMMIT) _______ to delivering the highest quality amenities.

And whether you're seeking the outdoor adventure of a (3. LIFE) _______ exciting nightlife or a great family getaway, Colorado has everything you need.

and reliable, featuring Colorado's (5. LEGEND) _______ “champagne powder” snow. Extensive snow making and grooming operations always keeps trails in top shape.

service in resorts that are (10. COMMIT) _______ to delivering the highest quality amenities.

Complete the following sentences with one appropriate preposition/ particle for each blank.

I was ________the impression that you like Indian food.

This is one of the exceptions ________the rule.

The factory paid ________nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion.

Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were ________the dole.

Mr. Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut ________for teaching.

I can’t cancel my arrangements ________such short notice.

All the police’s efforts to find him were ________vain.

The farmhouse we stayed in was completely ________the beaten track.

She’s gone and this time it’s ________good.

Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

The word that in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

 According to paragraph 3, the greenhouse effect on Venus is owed to _________.

 In paragraph 4, the author of the passage implies that Earth _________.

The word propagation in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.

Complete the brief summary of the passage by selecting the THREE answer choices that express important ideas in the passage. The introductory sentence for the summary is provided bellowed.

            Scientists look at Venus to predict Earth’s future.

            8. …………………………………………………

            9. …………………………………………………

            10. ………………………………………………

Answer Choices

1. Venus once had large bodies of water that elaborated and caused a rapid increase in carbon dioxide.
2. Earth’s wind has a greater velocity than Venus’s because the air movement on Venus is denser and can even move large obstructions.
3. Spaceships landing on Venus, though often crushed by Venus’s atmosphere, have revealed much about its carbon dioxide filled atmosphere.
4. If man could survive the hot temperature of Venus, then he would have to contend with the great surface pressure.
5. The first space probe of Venus was made in 1966.
6. Scientists are concerned that conditions on Earth that propagate significant quantities of carbon dioxide will produce greenhouse effects similar to Venus’s.

Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

SPLENDID SPAS OF ASIA

Lying on a bed almost on the (1) ________ of a cliff, with a stupendous ocean view and the (2) ________ of waves, aches and pains are soothed away (3) ________ expert hands. Only two steps are needed to reach the private pool, which seems to merge (4) ________ the ocean.

Such a scenario is no longer a fantasy (5) ________ an increasingly popular reality in Asia for many stressed out businessmen and visitors from all over the world in search of that peaceful time and space for their body and mind.

In the last four years, at (6) ________ 17 hotel spas have opened in South East Asia to (7)________ this need. The tropical climate of the region and its reliable sunshine make for an ideal spa setting. Picturesque environments (8) ________ with a series of rejuvenating treatments bring the desired result. The Asian spa resorts have acquired a formidable reputation for their professional services as (9) ________ as for the decor of their large treatment rooms. Visitors relax with Thai music and soak in the warm tones of the room. As all these take (10) ________ in individual rooms, precious privacy is guaranteed, a rare privilege often absent from other spas where guests share rooms or changing areas.

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

WIND - The untamable weather machine

On 15 October 1987, the southern counties of Britain were struck by the strongest winds they had experienced in 200 years. Gusts of over 130 kilometers per hour slammed across the region and £1.5-billion-worth of damage was (1) _________ in just a few hours.

Extreme weather events like this are dramatic (2) _________ of the power of the wind. It’s one part of the weather we generally don't give a second thought to in Britain but it plays a vital role in people’s lives across the world. Without the formation and circulation of winds there would quite (3) __________ be no climate.

Some parts of the world seem to suffer more than others from the effects of ‘ill winds’, and links between particular winds and psychological problems (4) __________ back centuries. The Föhn, the hot dry wind that slides off the slopes of the Alps, is capable of boosting temperatures quite suddenly by 10°C or more. It affects as many as one in three people in its (5) __________, making them feel anxious, irritable and generally ill. In California, many people (6) __________ the arrival of the Santa Ana, which rushes down from the high Mojave desert. Lyall Watson, in his book Heaven’s Breath, claims that when the Santa Ana blows, murder rates soar.

The wind may get into the headlines when it comes in the form of tornadoes and hurricanes, but for the (7) __________ part it goes about its job of shifting huge masses of air around the planet. Plants take (8) __________ of this free ride to send their pollen grains far and wide. Trees (9) __________ on it to remove old leaves and make way for new growth. Spiders have been caught (10) __________ a lift at altitudes of almost 4.5 kilometers.

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way.

It was raining cats and dogs. (TORRENTS)
The rain was ___________________________________________________.

It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (HAVE)
You ___________________________________before you borrowed my book. 

When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. (FAVOURITE) 
This record used ___________________________ mine when I was younger.

My sister finds commuting every day annoying. (PUT)
It’s difficult for my sister _________________________________ every day.

The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder. (NOTHING)
The North Sea is _________________________________ the Mediterranean.

Christ would only eat a pizza if he could have a mushroom topping. (ON)
Christ _________________________________________ when he ate a pizza.