She __________ her job as an event manager to become a self-employed baker.

Could you lend me some more? I’ve spent __________ money you gave me yesterday.

No one is absent today, _______?

Not many people are aware __________ male preference in this company.

Mark will book his flight ticket __________.

The people applauded __________ than before when Bobo the Clown came out.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

In 2014, the study conducted by Shi Ping Liu and colleagues helps to shed light on this mystery.

The scientists compared the genetic structure of polar bears with those of their closest elatives, the brown bears.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

The word “precariously” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______

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 36 to 42

A row of mangrove trees sticking out of the sand, exposed by low tide off Kutubdia island in the Bay of Bengal, is all that remains of a coastal village that for generations was home to 250 families. The villagers were forced to flee as their land, which had been slowly eroding for decades, was finally engulfed by the ever- rising tide five years ago. For the embattled people, the distant trees serve as a bittersweet reminder of what they have lost. They also act as a warning of what is to come.

UN scientists predict some of the worst impacts of climate change will occur in south-east Asia, and that more than 25 million people in Bangladesh will be at risk from sea level rise by 2050. It is well known that many of the countries most vulnerable to climate change are among those who contribute to it the least, and here that’s certainly true. The carbon footprint of Kutubdia’s 100,000 islanders is small – most do not even have access to a regular electricity supply. But they fear that for them, time is already running out.

So far, members of the fishing community of Ali Akbar Dail, perched precariously on a strip of coast next to the embankment, have learnt to adapt to the many natural disasters thrown at them. When the cyclones hit, they hoist their children on to their shoulders and head for the network of cyclone shelters.

These shelters, along with the country’s early warning system, have dramatically reduced fatalities. However, after a year that they say has brought more - and more powerful -storms than before, the fishermen are engaged in a battle for survival against their only asset: the ocean.

Scientists say the sinking of islands in the Bay in Bengal is due to natural and possibly man-made climate change. Erosion linked to storm surges, for instance, predate global warming. But sea surface temperatures, linked to sea level rise, have risen in the Bay of Bengal. In a report published last month, scientists said they believed the higher surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean were causing cyclones to increase their frequency and intensity.

There are too many challenges. People are losing their ancestral land, and they are having to migrate to other places. There, they have to adapt to a new environment. But in their new home, they are still anxious and uncertain about the future.

(Adapted from On Screen by Jenny Dooley and Virgina Evans)

The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to _______

The phrase “churn out” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______

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 31 to 35.

We're all faced with difficult problems on a regular basis. In fact, sometimes you might feel like you'll be crushed by the weight of your problems. But how many of us use special creative problem-solving techniques to tackle these problems? "I didn't know there were special techniques," you say. Believe it or not, many experts have given a lot of thought to the problem of problem solving.

The obvious first step to solving a problem is to churn out possible solutions, right? Well, some experts say that the first thing you should do is define the problem in detail, even if it seems obvious. Write the problem down on a piece of paper and start asking yourself questions about it: Why is this a problem for me? What is the source of the problem? What will happen if I don't solve the problem? What do I really want to accomplish? Keep asking questions until the well has run dry.

Once you've asked these questions and answered them, potential solutions may start popping up like popcorn. Or they may not. If you're still stuck, some experts recommend going for a walk. That's right-you should literally walk away from the problem. A change of scenery can inspire new ideas, and not focusing on the problem can actually open your mind to new possibilities.

If you still come up empty-handed at this point, you might try an unusual technique that some experts recommend. Open a dictionary, or any book or magazine, and pick out the first word you see. Write down anything that word makes you think of. Then look at your problem again. Something that you've written down may change your perspective and help you see the problem in a different light.

(Adapted from Select Readings by Linda Lee and Jean Bernard)

Two students, Anna and Linda, are talking about cyberbullying.

Anna: “I believe that children should be provided guidance on how to deal with cyberbullying.”

Linda: “ _______ . This can help them have more enjoyable experiences on the Internet.”

She's the campaign organizer for the Labor Party, which aims to strengthen gender equality and enhance economic growth.

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 each of the following questions.

Jacob rebelled against his parents' plans for him and left school at the age of 16.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.

Closer _______ of the documents revealed a number of interesting and important facts.

James was totally hooked on her _______ performance at the annually held festival.

When you meet me at that time tomorrow, I _______ lunch with my friends.

The government has _______ tough measures to stamp out corruption in the country.

The director _______ all weekly reports before he went to lunch.

The head of the Human Resources Department found himself in the _______ line over recent job cuts.

My parents resisted _______ music career but I still chose _______ music academy.