LISTENING

LISTENING SECTION INSTRUCTIONS

In this section of the test, you will show your ability to understand spoken English. There are three parts in this section,
with special directions for each part.
Mark all your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not make any stray marks on the answer sheet. If you change
your mind about an answer, erase your first answer completely. If you do not know the answer, you may guess. Try to
answer as many questions as possible.
PART 1
In this part of the test, you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a
question about it. Choose the best answer to the question from the choices provided, and mark your answer on the
separate answer sheet. You should mark A, B, C, or D.
There are 22 questions in Part 1. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. Please listen carefully.

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1. What does the man mean? 11. What does the man mean?
a. He is leaving now a. The final exam was harder than the others
b. He has to go out of his way b. There were two exams rather than one
c. He will not be leaving soon c. He thought the exam would be easier
d. He will do it his own way d. The exam was not very difficult
2. What does the woman assume Steve did? 12. How is the man feeling?
a. He locked the door a. He’s not feeling very well
b. He tried unsuccessfully to get into the house b. He’s rather sick of working
c. He was able to open the door c. He’s feeling better today than yesterday
d. He left the house without locking the door d. He’d really rather not answer the question
3. What does the woman mean? 13. What does the woman say about the family
business?
a. She doesn’t like to listen to turkeys
b. She thinks the dinner sounds special a. The company was founded about a year ago
c. She especially likes the roast turkey b. It was just established that he could go into
d. She’d prefer a different dinner business
c. The family is well-established
4. What does the man imply?
d. The business only lasted a year
a. He’ll be busy with her homework
14. What does the man mean?
b. He can’t help her tonight
c. He’s sorry he can’t ever help her a. He did not look at the right schedule
d. He’ll help her with her physics b. The plane landed in the right place
c. The plane arrived on time
5. What does the woman mean?
d. He had to wait for the plane to land
a. Her eyes hurt
15. What does the woman imply?
b. She thought the lecture was great
c. The class was boring a. She’d rather go running
d. She didn’t want to watch Professor Martin b. She doesn’t want to go into the pool
c. She’ll change clothes quickly and go swimming
6. What does the man mean?
d. She needs a swimsuit to go running
a. Not all the bills have been paid
16. What does the woman mean?
b. They don’t have enough credit to pay the bills
c. What she said on the phone was not credible a. The firefighters saved the homes for last
d. He used a credit card to pay some of the bills b. A firefighter saved the hillside last night
c. The homes on the hillside were burned
7. What does the woman say that she’ll do?
d. The houses weren’t destroyed
a. She’ll call back quickly
17. What does the woman mean?
b. She’ll definitely be back by 4:00
c. She’ll give it back by 4:00 a. There’s enough soup
d. She’ll try to return fast b. The spices are adequate
c. She thinks the soup’s too salty
8. What does the woman say about Tim?
d. The man should add more salt and pepper
a. She hasn’t seen Tim
18. What does the man mean?
b. Tim was there only for a moment
c. Tim was around a short time ago a. He was lucky to receive a scholarship
d. Tim will return in a minute b. He used his fortune to pay his fees
c. He is a scholar at a college with low fees
9. What does the woman mean?
d. He paid to get a scholarship
a. She doesn’t like the place he chose
19. What does the woman say about the
b. She doesn’t want to get into the car
corporation?
c. She’s glad the spot is reserved
d. They can’t park the car there a. It profited from previous mistakes
b. It earned a lot of money
10. What does the man mean?
c. This was the last year that it would make a profit
a. There’s plenty to eat d. It was not successful
b. The refrigerator’s broken
c. The food isn’t in the refrigerator
d. He’s not sure if there’s enough

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20. What does the man mean? NOTES:

a. Chuck’s bank account has too much money in it
b. He thinks Chuck has the wrong kind of bank account
c. He thinks that Chuck is on his way home from bank
d. There isn’t enough money in Chuck’s account
21. What does the woman mean?
a. She has to wait for some cash
b. The waiter is bringing a glass of water
c. The lawn is too dry
d. He needs to watch out for a cash
22. What does the woman mean?
a. The sweater is the wrong size
b. The man’s feet aren’t sweating
c. The sweater makes the man seem fat
d. The sweet girl doesn’t feel right

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Part 2
In this part of the test, you will longer conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will answer
some questions about it. Choose the best answer to the question from the choices provided, and mark you answer on
the separate answer sheet. You should mark A, B, C, or D.
There are 21 questions in Part 2. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. If you want to, you may take
notes as you listen. Please listen carefully .

23. What time did the man call the woman? NOTES:
a. 2:00
b. 7:00
c. 8:00
d. 10:00
24. Why didn’t the woman hear the phone?
a. She was out
b. She was singing
c. She was sleeping
d. She was watching TV
25. Why did the man call the woman?
a. To ask her to go to a party
b. To ask her to see a movie
c. To ask her to go on a walk
d. To ask her to help him with work

26. What kind of room does the man want?

a. Small
b. Quiet
c. Large
d. Noisy
27. What room does the woman give him?
a. 355
b. 365
c. 517
d. 570
28. What will the man do now?
a. Put on his sweater
b. Swim in the pool
c. Have dinner
d. Take a rest

29. Why is Mr. Tan out of the office?

a. He’s stuck in traffic
b. He’s working at the hospital
c. He was in an accident
d. He’s working at home
30. How long will he be away from work?
a. One night
b. One week
c. Three weeks
d. Four weeks

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31. Who will do his work while he is away? NOTES:

a. His wife
b. His boss
c. The woman
d. The man

32. What is the man´s complaint?

a. The tour was too fast
b. They didn’t see any paintings
c. His back hurt
d. He didn’t like the paintings
33. What does the woman suggest the man?
a. Take another tour
b. Hurry up
c. Return to the museum alone
d. Get a painting of his own
34. When will the speakers leave the city?
a. This afternoon
b. Tomorrow afternoon
c. Next week
d. Next weekend

35. How are the speakers traveling?

a. By car
b. By plane
c. By train
d. By walking
36. What is the weather like?
a. Cloudy
b. Sunny
c. Rainy
d. Snowy
37. When will the speakers arrive at their destination?
a. 2:00
b. 5:00
c. 6:00
d. 9:00

38. Why does the man take the train?

a. Driving is too expensive
b. He sometimes needs his car
c. The train I faster than driving
d. He doesn’t like to park in the city
39. Where does the woman keep her car all day?
a. At the park
b. In a garage
c. On the street
d. At the train station
40. How much does she pay to keep her car there
every day?
a. $3.00
b. $4.00
c. $7.00
d. $11.00

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41. Why is the man disappointed? NOTES:

a. The post office is closed
b. The post office isn’t close
c. The post office is hard to find
d. The post office is underground
42. How does the woman recommend getting to the
post office?
a. By car
b. By bus
c. By foot
d. By taxi
43. How long does it take to get to the post office?
a. Two minutes
b. Five minutes
c. Nine minutes
d. Ten minutes

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PART 3
In this part, you will hear some short talks. After each talk, you will answer some questions about it. Choose the best
answer to the question from the choices provided, and mark your answer on the separate answer sheet. You should
mark A, B, C, or D.
There are 17 questions in Part 3. The talks and questions will not be repeated. If you want to, you may take notes as
you listen. Please listen carefully.

44. In what season of the year will the trip take place? NOTES:
a. In winter
b. In spring
c. In summer
d. In fall
45. What is the weather like in Hawaii?
a. Seasonable, with warm summers and cold winters
b. Fairly constant and moderate
c. Very humid
d. Extremely hot year-round
46. What is true about the trade winds?
a. They come from Southwest
b. They come most days of the year
c. They are the hardest during the night
d. They increase the humidity
47. What will the people listening to the talk probably be doing soon?
a. Preparing for a trip
b. Writing a report about the weather
c. Beginning a study of the weather
d. Buying warm clothes for a trip

48. In which course would this lecture most probably be given?

a. Modern American Authors.
b. United States History.
c. American Democracy.
d. Nineteenth-Century American Literature.

49. What is the most common theme in ‘Leaves of grass’?

a. The death of Abraham Lincoln
b. The beauty of American democracy
c. The raising of plants
d. The maturity of poetry
50. What best describes ‘Leaves of grass’?
a. It’s a poem about the author
b. It’s a poem about Abraham Lincoln
c. It’s a collection of twelve poems that remained unchanged
d. It’s a volume of poetry that grew with its author
51. Which is the longest and best-known poem by Whitman?
a. “Leaves of Grass”
b. “Song of Myself”
c. “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed”
d. “American Democracy”

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52. Where does this talk take place? NOTES:

a. In a car
b. On a hike
c. On a tram
d. In a lecture hall
53. What does the expression “Crying Crocodile tears” mean when
it is used to describe humans?
a. It means they have big tears
b. It means they like to swim
c. It means they look like crocodiles
d. It means they are pretending to be sad
54. Why do Crocodiles have tears in their eyes?
a. They are sad
b. They are warming themselves
c. They getting rid of salt
d. They regret their actions
55. What does the tour guide recommend?
a. Taking photographs
b. Getting closer to the crocodiles
c. Exploring the water’s edge
d. Getting off the tram

56. What was the topic of yesterday’s lecture?

a. What caused the Ring of Fire
b. The volcanoes of the Ring of Fire
c. Hawaiian volcanoes
d. Different types of volcanoes
57. Where are most of the world’s active volcanoes located?
a. Hawaii
b. In the United States
c. Along the Ring of Fire
d. Within the Ring of Fire
58. What is the topic of today’s lecture?
a. The Ring of Fire
b. The characteristics of volcanoes in the Ring of Fire
c. The volcanoes of Hawaii
d. Mauna Loa
59. What is characteristic of Hawaii’s volcanoes?
a. They are not so violent
b. They are located along the Ring of Fire
c. They contain a lot of gas
d. They contain thick lava
60. What is Mauna Loa?
a. A volcano on the Ring of Fire
b. An island in Hawaii
c. A long, low volcanic mountain
d. An explosive volcano

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READING AND GRAMMAR SECTION INSTRUCTIONS

This section of the test focuses on your ability to use English grammar and to understand written English. There are 75
questions in this part of the test. They are numbered 61 to 135.

You will have 90 minutes to complete the entire section. Try to answer all questions. You may answer the questions in
any order you wish.

Each question has only one correct answer. Choose the best answer to the question from the question choices
provided, and mark your answer on side 2 of the separate answer sheet. You should mark A, B, C, or D. Do not make
any stray marks on your answer sheet. If you change your mind about an answer, erase your first answer mark
completely. If you are not sure about an answer, you may guess.

You may begin now.

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61. She doesn’t approve _____. 70. _____ arrive late unless he takes a cab right now.
a. of gamble a. Jason would have
b. to gamble b. Jason might
c. of gambling c. Jason will
d. for gambling d. Jason doesn’t

62. _____ their car broke down on the highway so 71. _____ Mary and Bob are working for the same
they didn’t get to the lecture on time. company.
a. It happened a. Either
b. Something that happened b. Both
c. What happened was that c. Or
d. That was what happened d. Neither

63. Excuse me, _____ here? 72. It was _____ they studied together at Yale.
a. are anybody sitting a. in that November
b. is anybody sitting b. for November when
c. is someone sit c. in November that
d. are anybody sitting d. November that

64. You_____ soon by one of our assistants for the 73. At this exact time tomorrow, I _____ my very first
next step in the recruitment process. lecture of this term.
a. can be call a. will be attending
b. should be calling b. attend
c. should call c. am attending
d. will be called d. think I attend

65. Dominic remarks that _____ Japanese. 74. A documentary film_____ in that room in the next
two hours.
a. the new freshman understands
b. freshman said a. will be shown
c. the new freshman said some b. might be displayed
d. freshman told me c. could show
d. will be showing
66. Do you think I _____ your lab notes from
yesterday? 75. The professor _____ to take a spring summer off,
so I could go to an extra course.
a. can to borrow
b. borrow could a. suggested me
c. may borrow b. asked me
d. can borrow c. suggested me not
d. told her
67. You _____ mentioned her weight. She was very
upset. 76. He was obviously joking. He _____ the
presentation a bit more serious.
a. shouldn’t
b. shouldn’t have a. will to make
c. could have b. would make
d. had better c. should make
d. can make
68. The missing wallet was found, _____ had been
removed. 77. Jack lost his wallet on his way to here. _____ it
on the bus.
a. the cash or credit cards
b. but the cash and credit cards a. He should have dropped
c. and it b. He had dropped
d. and cash and credit cards of c. He must have dropped
d. He could drop
69. _____ served us was very impolite and impatient.
a. The waitress where
b. The waitress who
c. That was a waitress
d. She was the waitress

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78. Pointless _____ on what happened doesn’t lead 82. We managed to have a wonderful holiday _____
us anywhere. our lack of enough budget.
a. to questions a. mainly
b. questioning b. because of
c. questionnaires c. mostly
d. quests d. despite of

79. Jane has _____ take that boring job instead of 83. The visit to all the branches was _____ than what
being unemployed. I thought.
a. decided to a. the most interesting
b. decided b. too interesting
c. been deciding for c. so interesting
d. always prefer to d. far more interesting

80. I think we will have finished our work _____ 84. _____ summer started, we started looking for a
11:30. new flat.
a. at a. After a
b. on b. Shortly before
c. until tomorrow c. When lastly
d. by d. As for

81. Will we arrive on time if _____ the subway from 85. Last year we had a great stay _____.
the old building?
a. on the island
a. we would have taken b. to the island
b. we take c. inside the island
c. we will take d. in the island
d. taken

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A Why is it important to learn foreign languages? C L

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Tibeto-Burman subfamily, although encompassing
a greater number of languages than the Sinitic,
and although spoken by a wider variety of ethnic
groups, is more difficult to classify and actually
covers a smaller population.
The Tibetan writing system was developed by
B PHONETICS Buddhist missionaries from India from the 7th to
9th centuries and has an alphabet, which is similar
to that used in Indo-Aryan languages. The
One branch of linguistics, the science concerned with Burmese alphabet is Indic in origin and, in its
human language, is phonetics. Linguists working in this present form, dates back to the 15th century.
field investigate the manner in which sounds are Most linguists recognize four main Tibeto-Burman
produced, received and transcribed. branches, divided into about nine groups.
There are many kinds of sounds, or phonemes, as The provenance of the many Tibeto-Burman
they are known technically. They can be articulated at
includes Tibet, Nepal, Burma, western China, and
any point between the vocal cords and the lips to form
either vowels, consonants, or semi-vowels. The study Assam State in India.
of how these phonemes are represented in writing is a Sometimes classified as a third subfamily are the
very complex area since no alphabet is perfect.
Tai languages, which include Thai or Siamese, Lao,
Perfection would only be potentially attainable if each and many lesser-known languages spoken in Burma,
sound were represented by a single and constant Assam, northern Vietnam, and southwestern
letter, with no letter representing more than one sound. China. Many modern scholars, however, consider
Spanish, German, and Italian are all fairly phonetic, them possibly Austro-Asiatic or of uncertain
but living speech does not conform to the written word. relation to other language families.
All alphabets lack symbols for some sounds, while also
containing some redundant letters. Thus, the ancient Sino-Tibetan languages, the family to which the
Roman alphabet with 23 letter was never sufficient to above mentioned subfamilies belong, are
express every phoneme in the English language. distinguished from Western language families by
Even after the alphabet had been enlarged by a two main traits: isolating or monosyllabic
further three symbols, it was still necessary to form character and the use of tones. The widespread
compounds of letters to express certain sounds. Yet, disappearance of meaningful suffixes, prefixes, and
some sounds can be written in more than one way, infixes from these languages may have led to their
which means that these extra letters are superfluous. other most notable trait – variation in tone or
An extra dilemma is the difference between the sound pitch in words that otherwise are pronounced
systems of each language. This includes the range of identically to indicate differences in meaning or,
phonemes and the number of them. For instance, while sometimes, grammatical function. In extreme
Japanese has only 20 phonemes, English has 43. cases, as in southeastern China, as many as eight
distinct tones may be used.

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Questions 86-87 refer to section A. Questions 92-96 refer to section C.

86. What is the purpose of the advertisement? 92. What is this article mainly discussing?
a. To make people buy a language course a. The large amount of eastern languages and their
b. To hire language teachers origins
c. To invite people to try out a language learning b. The way languages are developed
website c. Comparisons between eastern and western
d. To promote an online self-assisted language languages
teaching course d. Worldwide alphabets

87. Which necessary feature of the offer is not

93. In line 9 of the paragraph 1, the word
described in the advertisement?
‘encompassing’ is closest in meaning to:
a. Age restriction
a. Surrounding
b. Subscription fees
b. Encircling
c. Schedules
c. Enclosing
d. Course duration
d. Including
Questions 88-91 refer to section B.
94. What does the article mention about Indian
Buddhist missionaries?
88. What is the paragraph mainly about?
a. Their influence in the development of most of
a. To analyze the importance of linguistics eastern languages
b. To talk about phonetic languages b. Their early linguistic contributions to the Tibetan
c. To describe the importance of phonetics people
d. To describe the history of phonetics c. They established cities and their languages
d. The Tibetan writing system they developed was
89. Why did the author mention the enlargement of a copy of the Indo-Aryan system
the alphabet?
95. In the third line of paragraph 2, the word ‘which’
a. To give an example of how alphabets became
refers to:
able to express all sounds
b. To show the changes applied to alphabets a. The Tibetan alphabet
c. To show how even after improvements, b. The Burmese
alphabets were still not useful as expected c. The other Chinese languages
d. To show that these changes were not needed to d. The Tibeto-Burman
make alphabet as thorough
96. What is the result of the disappearance of
90. In the first line of the third paragraph, which word suffixes, prefixes and infixes?
best replaces ‘attainable’?
a. Less languages around the world
a. Reachable
b. Grammatical errors
b. Achievable
c. Lack of words in a language
c. Handy
d. Several pronunciations for the same word
d. Feasible
Question 97 refers to sections A, B, and C.
91. According to the paragraph, how are alphabets
away from perfection?
97. What do the three passages have in common?
a. By not having letters that represent more than a
a. They all mention the main aspects you need to
sound
understand in any language
b. By not having to form letter compounds to
b. They describe the importance of languages by
express certain specific sounds
comparing their relevance
c. By having letters expressing more than one
c. They encourage people to start studying and
sound
practicing new languages
d. By expanding the possibilities of expression
d. They all describe how languages are equally
beyond what's necessary
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A C John F. Kennedy
The United Way Worldwide and the nuclear test-ban treaty
Leadership Council In the autumn of 1962, rumors began to
mount that nuclear-armed Soviet missiles were
Permanently encouraging societal and business being set up in Cuba. In October, US aerial
leaders to give, advocate and volunteer with United reconnaissance confirmed that middle-range
Way on a local, national, regional or worldwide level. missiles were indeed being installed. After a
They do this by providing these leaders with forums week of secret consultation with his advisers,
to share ideas and develop opportunities to work on October 22 the president of the USA
together to improve their communities. announced his intention of placing a naval
blockade around Cuba to prevent the arrival of
The Council members are also Ambassadors for
United Way, using their network and connecting with more missiles. He demanded the Soviet Union
others around the world around social issues. to dismantle and remove the missiles and
bombers that had been detected.
There are many ways to be part of this council, and
one of the most important is by sharing your Communication between Khrushchev and
opinions and concerns. Kennedy was opened through diplomatic
channels, and on October 28, Khrushchev
SUBMIT YOUR FORUM TOPIC SUGGESTIONS
acceded to the US demands; Kennedy halted
AND YOU’RE ALREADY HELPING US!
the blockade and gave assurances that the
For further information on the Council or United States would not invade Cuba.
opportunities to be involved, please contact Loreen
The two superpowers agreed to establish a
Hayes, Major Donor Relations, at 1-707-937-7300
‘hot line’ between Moscow and Washington,
ext. 586.
D.C., to facilitate communication in times of
crisis. In July 1963, an agreement was reached
B
MAHATMA GANDHI with the Soviet Union and Great Britain on a
nuclear test-ban treaty. The Alliance for
The Indian leader was born on the Progress, a program of aid for Latin America,
coast of the Arabian Sea in 1869. proved popular. These developments were
He studied Law in London, and
clouded, however, by the worsening situation in
became first involved in politics
when he moved to South Africa to fight for the rights South Vietnam, where Kennedy had committed
of Indian immigrant workers. 17,000 US troops on behalf of an unstable
regime beset by corruption and a growing
He returned to India in 1914 beginning a period of
intense political activity. Working for the Indian Communist insurgency.
National Congress Party, he proposed that India In the fall of 1963, America was focused on the
was ready for self-government. He was against upcoming elections. Kennedy flew across the
violence and held deeply religious beliefs. He
country, extolling the advances in US-Soviet
believed that gentle persuasion could surpass the
most stubborn opposition. relations and receiving a favorable public
response. On November 22, while riding in an
All over his life, Gandhi was involved in battles with open limousine through Dallas, Texas, Kennedy
Indians who tried to meet political aims through
violence. There was a deep religious split between was shot in the head and neck by a sniper or
the Hindus and the Muslims; Gandhi considered this snipers. He went to hospital, where efforts to
problem as he negotiated India’s independence. In revive him failed. A commission headed by
the 1930s, Gandhi impelled the Indian people to Chief Justice Earl Warren ended in September,
begin a long period of peaceful civil disobedience 1964 with the assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, a
that ultimately led to India’s independence in 1947. former US Marine. Oswald, who was captured
In the absence of the British, differences between hours after the murder in a nearby cinema, was
Hindus and Muslims flared up into violent clashes. himself killed two days later by Jack Ruby while
The Muslims wanted to set up a separate state being moved from the city to the county jail.
called Pakistan. Gandhi was killed by a Hindu
Further research has suggested that Kennedy
extremist in 1948. The man who had proved that
peaceful protest could bring down an imperialist was shot by at least two assassins – confirming
government, was no more. the testimony of most eyewitnesses at the time.

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Questions 98-99 refer to section A. Questions 104-108 refer to section C.

98. What is the purpose of the ad? 104. What is the main topic of the article?

a. To encourage people to be involved in a. A memorial to Kennedy’s death

discussion forums b. The way the US and the Soviet Union were
b. To inform people about the Council and the partners in nuclear trials
ways to know how to contribute c. Kennedy’s influence worldwide as president of
c. To promote social activity inclusion for profit the United States
d. To invite people to attend an open discussion d. The rumors about Kennedy’s death
forum
105. How did Kennedy convince the Soviet Union of
99. How can people contribute to the Council’s stopping their nuclear works?
improvement?
a. By announcing an invasion plan to prevent their
a. By becoming a permanent member continuous work in Cuba
b. By sending topic suggestions b. Through a ‘hot line’ that was established for
c. By calling to the provided phone number to get these type of emergencies
the full information c. By announcing that the US would not invade
d. By attending the discussion forums Cuba
d. By sending military troops to prevent their arrival
Questions 100-103 refer to section B. to Cuba

100. What is the paragraph mainly about? 106. In line 12 of the second paragraph, which word
best replaces ‘beset’?
a. A biography of Mahatma Gandhi
b. The way Gandhi tried unsuccessfully to ensure a. Harass
India its independence b. Assault
c. How Mahatma Gandhi earned the empathy of c. Pursue
the people d. Chase
d. The works of Gandhi and his influence while
working as a congressman 107. In the ninth line of paragraph 3, which phrase is
closest in meaning to ‘headed’?
101. In line 7 of the second paragraph, the word
‘stubborn’ refers to: a. Go in a direction
b. Hit with one’s head
a. Tenacious c. Leaded by
b. Harsh d. Excel in
c. Steadfast
d. Obstinate 108. What is TRUE about Kennedy’s Death,
according to the article?
102. According to the article, where did Gandhi start
being involved in politics? a. It is possible that just one person were involved
in his assassination
a. In his hometown b. It happened in 1964
b. In London c. It was the result of his treaty with the Soviet
c. South Africa Union
d. India d. It involved more than one shooter

103. In line 5 of paragraph 4, the word ‘who’ refers to: Question 109 refers to sections A, B, and C

a. Gandhi 109. What is mentioned in sections B and C?

b. The Hindu extremist man
c. The ruler of the imperialist government a. Leadership and Loyalty
d. The killer b. People’s inclusion
c. War promotion
d. Military action

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A C
GROOMING STOP DOG NUDITY:
TECHNICIAN SHOULD DOGS WEAR CLOTHES?
Some dogs are lucky enough to be valued as a true
NEEDED member of the family. Some are even regarded and
treated as kids. They sleep upon fancy beds, they have
Salary Range: $7.35 per hour + $1.00 per dog an overflowing box of expensive toys, their photos
bathed decorate the walls of their home and they wear clothes.
Job Type: Full Time (7am until last appointment) The most common reasons that owners choose to
Description: Includes, but is not limited to, bathing clothe their dogs are protection, warmth, and fun.
& brushing, clipping nails, bows, brushing teeth, Protection and warmth are fairly solid reasons to adorn
healthy skin & coat procedures your doggy; fun can be debatable. Working dogs,
**MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS especially in search and rescue, often wear protective
AND HOLIDAYS** clothing, such as boots or reflective vests. Dogs who
Qualifications: spend time near water may wear life jackets to prevent
 A keen instinct for animal safety, proper drowning.
procedure and loving commitment for the pets
There are also dog costumes that are just plain fun.
 Able to stand for extended periods, walk dogs
of all sizes on a leash in all weather conditions Dress your tail-wagger up like a reindeer for Christmas,
 Occasionally lift at least 40-60 pounds adorn it with a robe after his bath, or in a tuxedo on a
 Work in and around pet hair wedding. Care must be taken when dressing your dog in
 Strong decision-making skills silly clothes –use an appropriate fit, and only clothe a
 Prior experience in a veterinarian’s office or dog that is comfortable wearing clothes. Do not be
other pet care environment is a PLUS forceful when introducing clothes to your dog. Doing so
could result in a bite and a terrified dog.
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B The importance of dog couture dog apparel it is key to understand that these
designer clothes are meant to make your dog feel even
grooming more loved. Provoking, embarrassing, or even ridiculing
your dog while dressed could lead them to believe they
Grooming is not just about keeping your dog’s level did something wrong and will become reluctant to
of cleanliness or good looking. It is about both your being dressed in the future.
dog’s physical health and appearance. To do this,
you must train your dog to endure grooming while it Always supervise a dressed dog to prevent him from
is still a puppy. If you wait too long to begin this chewing the clothes or getting caught on something. A
sessions, your puppy may not be polite later on. nude dog is usually best when he is engaged in physical
activity. This will help prevent injury and overheating.
You can begin this when it is as young as three
weeks old. This is especially important for Though wearing clothing is not natural to dogs and
long-haired dogs, which require more intense some want nothing to do with it, many dogs do adjust
grooming sessions as compared to short-haired the idea. Some just tolerate it. Some appear completely
dogs. It takes more time to brush their long fur and indifferent. Others seem to enjoy all the attention their
they need to get used to staying still. outfit brings them.

Another benefit is that it allows you to check your

dog for any abnormalities. This includes skin issues
such as ticks, fleas and problems with their nails,
teeth, ears, or eyes like infection or inflammation.
Simply put, grooming helps keep your dog happy
and healthy and helps you to save on veterinary
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Questions 110-112 refer to section A. Questions 117-121 refer to section C.

110. What is the purpose of the advertisement? 117. What is the main purpose of the article?

a. To offer a day at a dog spa to pets a. To explain why dogs shouldn’t be undressed
b. To offer a position at a veterinarian clinic b. To show that it is good to dress your dog up
c. To encourage people to bring their pets to the c. To teach people how to accessorize their dogs
spa d. To present the possible benefits and dangers of
d. To offer some special discounts on several clothing your dog
procedures for pets
118. Why are some dogs very fortunate?
111. How the person applying for the job can get
commissions? a. Because their owners dress them with silly
clothes
a. By walking dogs b. Because they have protecting work clothes
b. By bathing dogs c. Because they are spoiled just as a child
c. By working extra hours d. Because they are comfortable using clothes and
d. By cutting dog’s hair enjoy the attention they get with them

112. What requirement does the person applying for 119. In the second line of paragraph 2, the word
this job need to fit? ‘tail-wagger’ refers to:

a. He/She needs to have previous experience a. The dog costumes

working with animals b. The reindeer
b. He/She must have a pet of their own c. Halloween
c. He/She must be able to work flexible hours d. The puppy
d. He/She needs to play with the dogs all day
120. Why should people be careful when dressing
Questions 113-116 refer to section B. dogs?

113. What is the paragraph mainly about? a. To prevent them from suffering from high
temperature
a. How to clean your puppy b. To protect them from bad working conditions
b. The age when to start training your puppy c. To prevent them from biting or getting nervous
c. How to identify if your puppy has skin problems d. To get all the attention of people admiring the
d. Why it is vital to maintain your puppy clean dog

114. In line 4 of the first paragraph, the word ‘endure’ 121. In the second line of paragraph 3, which word is
is closest in meaning to: closest in meaning to ‘apparel’?

a. Tolerate a. Behavior
b. Prepare b. Toy
c. Survive c. Pet grooming kit
d. Continue d. Clothing

115. Why is it important for dogs with long hair to be Questions 122-123 refer to sections A, B, and C.
trained for grooming since they are very young?
122. How section A is similar to section B?
a. They need to get their hair cut very often
b. They might get aggressive when a person tries a. Both are offering job positions
to wash them b. Both talk about dog caring
c. They must be quiet for a long time during the c. They are against dressing dogs
grooming sessions d. Both activities have to start early in the morning
d. They might develop skin problems later in their
life 123. In what way is section C different from sections
A and B?
116. In line three of the third paragraph, what does
the word ‘their’ refer to? a. It suggests that the service it is talking about is
not a vital requirement for a dog’s health
a. The dog’s b. It concerns puppies rather than adult dogs
b. The problem’s c. It assumes that all dog owners dress up their
c. The skin’s dogs
d. The benefit’s d. It talks about something essential in dog caring

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A RIOXTREME C
Diving tours in Rio de Janeiro and
surroundings is a very good option for
all kinds of divers. In our coast there are
several wrecks, islands, caves, national parks,
and protected areas. We organize day and night
diving tours in Rio de Janeiro. For first-time divers,
we offer professionally guided dive with no previous
experience required. Diving trips and on-board
tours can be arranged in Ilha Grande, and Abrolhos.
Tour Duration:
Surfing has been a way of life for thousands of years
Around 7 hrs (in Rio), full day (Ilha Grande). among Pacific Islanders. In ancient times, surfing
Recommendations: Do not eat heavy meals, wear ability earned you actual political power. In the early
light clothes, swimming suit, sandals, hat, bring dry 1900’s, surfing began to be recognized by
international sporting agencies as a legitimate sport.
clothes for changing, sunscreen, sunglasses, Surfing’s mainstream popularity peaked in the US in
towel, and money for extras. the early 60’s, with music, movies, and TV programs
Includes: Professional guide, instructor, dedicated to the surfing lifestyle. Surfing is still a
equipment, 2 cylinders for certified popular sport at any beach where there are plenty of
waves, and surfers are now pushing the boundaries,
divers or 1 cylinder for beginners, being pulled into huge waves. The boards have
snacks and refreshments, and gotten smaller and lighter and the surfing culture is
transportation. more conservative than in the early days, but
modern surfers still appreciate the exhilaration of
B The BASE girl waiting for the perfect wave and riding it all the way
to the sand.
After becoming one of the youngest active female
base jumpers at the age of 16, Clair always made it her The Ancient Polynesians
The first European encounter with surfing happened
goal to continue following her passions of base
in 1760 off the coast of Tahiti. European sailors were
jumping. Clair Marie (24 now) travels the world to intrigued by the Polynesians who could walk on
jump. As an adventure sports athlete, Clair is as she water using long, heavy boards. For the
puts it “addicted to the outdoors!” Polynesians, surfing was a way to establish social
rank and political power. The man who was the best
“When I saw that first base
surfer became chief of the tribe, and he was
clip, my whole world awarded a surfboard made from the best tree in the
changed”. It’s everything I village. The social structure was established through
talked about from age 8 surfing, with the best beaches and boards reserved
on. I found pictures and for the upper class. Surfing skill was respected
articles on the internet throughout the community, however, and
and read everything I commoners could elevate their social status by
could about it. For school attesting their skills on the inferior boards they surfed
with.
presentations, my topic
was always base jumping. In the early 1800’s, the Hawaiian islands were visited
by European missionaries who discouraged all forms
My first jump: the freedom! of native culture, including surfing. The culture of
Polynesian surfing dropped until there were very few
Everyone sees base jumping as this super hardcore, natives who knew how to surf by the 1900’s. The
dangerous thing, but –in all reality– it’s the most ancient art of building surfboards was also in danger
peaceful thing I’ve ever done. You don’t have the of becoming obsolete by the turn of the century. Only
option of pondering what you’ll make for dinner or a small handful of native Hawaiians continued to
what bills you have to pay. You have to focus one create boards and surf regularly. Going on in time,
hundred percent, and that is the most freeing thing surfing has now become a lucrative profession –big
ever. Jumping takes your mind off the trivial, material money and many fans. Surf culture has invaded all
aspects of life. It is no longer only a sport or a
things that go on in the world. After my first jump, I
lifestyle; it is now an industry, and a staple of culture.
thought, “There’s no way I can go back to living my
life the way I did. Now that I’ve experienced this, I
want to explore all the possible potentials.”

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Questions 124-125 refer to section A. Questions 130-134 refer to section C.

124. What is the purpose of the ad? 130. What is the main purpose of the article?

a. To offer a diving course for beginners a. To present some important facts regarding the
b. To give recommendations to people who want to beginning of surfing until contemporary times
go diving b. To offer a description of the social life of
c. To warn people about possible dangers when Hawaiian natives
going diving c. To suggest that surfing has been a good
d. To advertise a diving tour in Rio business since ancient times
d. To explain how you could become an important
125. Which of these does the article recommend political power by proving good surfing skills
people to bring when going diving?
131. In the sixth line of the first paragraph, which
a. Extra clothes and sunblock word is closest in meaning to ‘peaked’?
b. Snacks and a hat
c. Drinks and a swimming suit a. Maxed out
d. Money and special shoes b. Declined
c. Was affected
Questions 126-129 refer to section B. d. Started growing

126. What is the passage mainly about? 132. What is stated in the article about social rank for
the Polynesians?
a. Why base jumping is a dangerous adventure
sport a. It could be established by building the best
b. Who can and who can’t practice base jumping surfboard
c. Why she started training people who want to do b. The upper social class only had the right to gain
base jumping access to the best beaches
d. How she got interested in this sport and why she c. The commoners were given the opportunity to
practices it use the best surfboards
d. The commoners could build good surfboards for
127. In line 3 of the third paragraph, what does the themselves from the best trees in the village
word ‘thing’ refer to?
133. In the second line of paragraph 3, the word ‘who’
a. The extreme sport she is talking about refers to:
b. Her first jump
c. Paying bills a. The Europeans
d. Her school presentations b. The Tahiti natives
c. The Polynesians
128. In line 4 of the third paragraph, the word d. The best surfer in Tahiti
‘pondering’ is closest in meaning to:
134. Why was the craft of building surfboards on the
a. Meditating verge of disappearing?
b. Wondering
c. Cooking a. Because building surfboards had become an
d. Speculating unprofitable job no one wanted to do
b. Because surfing had become very unpopular
129. Why does she say “Now that I’ve experienced c. Because the upper social class banned building
this, I want to explore all the possible surfboards for anyone else besides them
potentials”? d. Because the native art of building surfboards
wasn’t supported by the Europeans in Hawaii
a. She is probably thinking of quitting base jumping
and trying out less dangerous activities Question 135 refers to sections A, B, and C.
b. She probably wants to practice more extreme
sports connected to base jumping 135. What do the three passages have in common?
c. She is thinking about the possible business
potential of base jumping a. They talk about three types of adventure sports
d. She might want to establish a new base jumping b. They encourage people to practice these sports
record c. They outline different features of water sports
d. They show the dangers of practicing extreme
sports

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