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John: “Let’s go jogging” – Mark: “Sorry. __________”

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 from 2 to 8.

      Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.

       According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.

       From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.

      On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center. As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist. After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones. But, alas, not to each other.

Which of the following has nothing to do with the isolation among Americans?

The writer himself __________ .

The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

I’m sure that they had practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.

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The phone rang while she _________ dinner.

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I kept them in the ___________ box.

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"Don't forget to submit your assignments by Thursday," said the teacher to the students.

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In order to do a profit, the new leisure centre needs at least 2000 visitors a month.

                   A                              B                            C                                  D

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I think he is generous, __________?

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Those shirts need _______________but you needn’t _______________them now.

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Bob takes other children's toys and doesn't want to give them _______.

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_____ the environment irresponsibly, we now have to suffer the effects of climate change.

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Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 23.

      Wind is a clean source of renewable energy that produces no air or water pollution. And since the wind is free, operational costs are nearly zero (19)_______ a turbine is erected. Mass production and technology advances are making turbines cheaper, and (20)_______ governments offer tax incentives to spur wind-energy development. Drawbacks include complaints (21)______ locals that wind turbines are ugly and noisy. The slowly rotating blades can also kill birds and bats, but not nearly as many as cars, power lines, and high-rise buildings do. The wind is also variable: If it's not blowing, there's no electricity generated. Nevertheless, the wind energy industry is (22)_______. Thanks to global efforts to combat climate change, such as the Paris Agreement, renewable energy is seeing a boom in growth, in (23)_______ wind energy has led the way. From 2000 to 2015, cumulative wind capacity around the world increased from 17,000 megawatts to more than 430,000 megawatts. In 2015, China also surpassed the EU in the number of installed wind turbines and continues to lead installation efforts.

(Adapted from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/)

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She is a very ___________driver and never goes over the speed limit.

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The proposal has not met with ___________agreement.

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Mary: " I think swimming helps us exercise all our muscles."  

Jane :"___________."

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The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior.

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_________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.

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The aim of the decorative arts is to beautify ours surroundings.

     A                  B                            C          D

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 from 30 to 34.

      New Zealand is a small country of four million inhabitants, a long-haul flight from all the major tourist-generating markets of the world. Tourism currently makes up 9% of the country's gross domestic product and is the country's largest export sector. Unlike other export sectors, which make products and then sell them overseas, tourism brings its customers to New Zealand. The product is the country itself the people, the places, and the experiences. In 1999, Tourism New Zealand launched a campaign to communicate a new brand position to the world. The campaign focused on New Zealand's scenic beauty, exhilarating outdoor activities and authentic Maori culture, and it made New Zealand one of the strongest national brands in the world.

    A key feature of the campaign was the website www.newzealand.com, which provided potential visitors to New Zealand with a single gateway to everything the destination had to offer. The heart of the website was a database of tourism services operators, both those based in New Zealand and those based abroad which offered tourism service to the country. Any tourism-related business could be listed by filling in a simple form. This meant that even the smallest bed and breakfast address or specialist activity provider could gain a web presence with access to an audience of long-haul visitors. In addition, because participating businesses were able to update the details they gave on a regular basis, the information provided remained accurate. And to maintain and improve standards, Tourism New Zealand organised a scheme whereby organisations appearing on the website underwent an independent evaluation against a set of agreed national standards of quality. As part of this, the effect of each business on the environment was considered.

    To communicate the New Zealand experience, the site also carried features relating to famous people and places. One of the most popular was an interview with former New Zealand All Blacks rugby captain Tana Umaga. Another feature that attracted a lot of attention was an interactive journey through a number of the locations chosen for blockbuster films which had made use of New Zealand's stunning scenery as a backdrop. As the site developed, additional features were added to help independent travelers devise their own customised itineraries.

(Adapted from Cambridge IELTS 13)

 What is the passage mainly about?

The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to _________.

According to paragraph 3, why did the website conduct an interview with Tana Umaga?

Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?

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This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party.

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_______ you study for these exams, _______ you will do.

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Harry had packed his luggage. After that, he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.

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His wife helped him. He was able to finish his book.

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 question.

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 question.

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She treated me ______________cake, ice-cream and tea.

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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 the following question.

Take your time, think the matter over carefully, and then tell me what you've decided.

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These postcards ________ to us by our friends.

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If I _________ you were sick, I would have called sooner.

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The boss laughed when the secretary has told him that she really needed a pay rise.

                                                          A                              B         C          D

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It's rude to__________ poorer people.

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He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.

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Sport is not my __________ of tea.