I. PHONETICS ⇱
1.1. Choose the word whose main stress is different from the others.
1.2. Choose the word whose underlined part is differently pronounced from the others. ⇱
II. READING COMPREHENSION ⇱
2.1. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D fits each space.
When you are in Singapore, you can go about ___(5)___ taxi, by bus, or by underground. I myself prefer the underground ___(6)___ it is fast, easy and cheap. There are ___(7)___ buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road ___(8)___ and without many stops, especially on Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker ___(9)___ taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very well, it is difficult ___(10)___ the bus you want. You can take a taxi, but it is ___(11)___ expensive than the underground or a bus. On the underground, you find good maps that ___(12)___ you the names of the stations and show you ___(13)___ to get to them, so ___(14)___ it is easy to find your way.
2.2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. ⇱
Lorna: I might retire early. I don’t know. I’m 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends most of his time in the garden. I‘d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. I‘m definitely going to learn a new language. I hate going abroad and speaking English.
Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we’re really excited about that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire, my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay.
Sue: Well, Roger and I don’t agree about retiring. I love work and I don’t want to retire! I know I won‘t have anything to do.
Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I’d love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.
Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don‘t want to spend quality time with me. I can‘t stand the thought.
III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ⇱
3.1. Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
3.2. Put the correct form of words. ⇱
3.3. Synonyms and antonyms ⇱
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.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
3.4. Conversation ⇱
IV. WRITING ⇱
4.1. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning using the given words.
4.2. Write a meaningful sentence using given words.