Read the following passage then choose the one answer A, B, C or D which you think the correct

Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth’s history called the Mesozoic Era, which is known as the Age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appcared more than 200 million ycars ago. For many millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength. Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge.

The word dinosaur comes from two Greek words meaning “terrible lizard”. Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their appcarancc could be truly terrifying. The biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most modem—day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaur and tyrannosaurus rex, reached 80 to 90 feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually no larger than a chicken.

Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaur to disappear. One theory involves a change in the earth’s climate. It is believed that temperature dropped significantly towards the end of the Crctaccous Period. Too large to hibemate and not having fur or feathers for protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs. In contrast, other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive.

Question:It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about_________

Choose the word whose underlinedpart ispronounced differently from that of the others

Read the passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C, or D.

Throughout the United States, the number of places where people are allowed to smoke has gradually ecome smaller and smaller. First, it was banned on trains, buses and plancs, then in public places such as theatres and airports. Now you can’t smoke in any workplace. Nonsmokers are definitely winning the battle. “Why should we breathe their smoke ?”, they say.

If they are lucky, smokers can still find some bars and restaurants where they can light up a cigarette, but it may soon be banncd there , too. Anti-smoking groups even think that smoking ought to be banned in people’s homes.

Under new plans you won’t be able to smoke where there are more than ten visitors in a week, or where there are children. In 1996, nicotine was classed as drug, like cocaine or heroin. In the country that gave tobacco to the world, smoking might one day be illegal

Question: “ Nonsmokers are winning the battle” means:

Choose the best answer amongA, B, C, D to complete each sentence below:
It was_________that I bought those books.

Choose the best answer amongA, B, C, or D which has the same meaning with the original sentence:
There were over two hundred people at Carl's trial, most of whom believed that he was not guilty of the crime.

Choose the word whose stress position is different from that of the others:

Read the passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C, or D.

Throughout the United States, the number of places where people are allowed to smoke has gradually ecome smaller and smaller. First, it was banned on trains, buses and plancs, then in public places such as theatres and airports. Now you can’t smoke in any workplace. Nonsmokers are definitely winning the battle. “Why should we breathe their smoke ?”, they say.

If they are lucky, smokers can still find some bars and restaurants where they can light up a cigarette, but it may soon be banncd there , too. Anti-smoking groups even think that smoking ought to be banned in people’s homes.

Under new plans you won’t be able to smoke where there are more than ten visitors in a week, or where there are children. In 1996, nicotine was classed as drug, like cocaine or heroin. In the country that gave tobacco to the world, smoking might one day be illegal

Question:Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage?

Choose the best answer amongA, B, C, or D which has the same meaning with the original sentence:
‘‘Sony, I’m late. ” said the boy to the teacher.

Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Which of these is the OPPOSITE of straight?

Mark the letter A, B, c orD on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
“It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it over”.

Choose the best answer amongA, B, C, D to complete each sentence below:
Mr. Young is not only healthy_________also cheerhil.

Choose the best answer amongA, B, C, D to complete each sentence below:
The larger the apartment, the_________the rent is.

Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
“That is a well-behaved boy” .

Mark the letter A, B, c orD on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
“He takes the responsibility for running the household”.

Choose the best answer amongA, B, C, D to complete each sentence below:
Tim: “_________” - Jeycy: “Certainly”

Choose the best answer amongA, B, C, D to complete each sentence below:
Thanks to the laser beams, at last, he could get rid of the______birthmark on his face.