Question 6. I find that _______ Japanese are very friendly.

Question 7. Because of working hard, Jimmy finally achieved _______.

Question 8. He has the habit of _______ notes in English lessons.

Question 9. Yesterday I _______ in the park when I saw Hung playing football.

Question 10. During the first 10 minutes of the presentation, her lack of confidence _______ out a mile.

Question 11. Do you think that teachers _______ by robots in the future?

Question 12. A member of a political _______ is expected to deliver a speech at the national park this evening.

Question 13. She expressed her gratitude to everyone _______ behalf of the president.

Question 14. Laura decided to _______ the job offer as she didn't want to move to a new city.

Question 15. They will give a performance _______ .

Question 16. I deeply regret _______ to her so severely yesterday. She was badly hurt.

Question 17. I thought that my favourite volleyball team would make it to the final, and it turned out that was a(n) _______ guess.

Question 18. "Why did you buy these oranges?" "They were ___________ I could find."

Question 19. The new policy will be helpful for people ______ calls from unverified mobile phone numbers.

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.
Question 20. Jane was the centre of attention when she wore an elegant dress at the party.

Question 21. The university has just implemented a policy that prohibits smoking on campus.

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.
Question 22. A final agreement hasn’t been reached yet because they are at loggerheads over the cost.

Question 23. She has neglected her studies for months, so it’s not surprising that she got bad marks at the mid-term exam.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 24. David and Martin are talking about urbanisation.
- David: “I think urbanisation brings about many advantages to city life.”
- Martin: “______. It can lead to some issues such as pollution or traffic congestion.”

Question 25. Sam and Linh are at a coffee shop.
- Sam: “Would you like to have some coffee or a glass of lemonade?” - Linh: “_______”

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
STAYING IN TOUCH
People have been recording information in the form of writing since ancient times. Latin, the language of religion, and French, the language of the rich and powerful, were the (26) ______ languages in the Middle Ages in Europe. Subjects were usually connected to religion, trade and government, although historians have also come across love letters (27) ______ people wrote to stay in touch in those times.
After the invention of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century, books and documents in people’s native languages became readily available. This, together with improvements in education and the spread of postal services in the nineteenth century, permitted families and friends to (28) ______ messages to each other by letter. Maintaining contact was much easier than it had ever been. In recent years, (29)______ , everything has changed. Mobile phones, emails and text messages are replacing letters. Why bother writing a letter when you can make small talk on the phone for very little cost? (30) ______ people would agree, however, that there is something very special about receiving a personal, handwritten letter.
(Adapted from High Note by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz)
Question 26.

Question 27.

Question 28.

Question 29.

Question 30.

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.
You know what they say; find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life. So, if you are thinking about what to do with your life, this may be something to consider. Choosing a career can be difficult. Especially because there are so many jobs to choose from and many things to think about, such as qualifications and financial rewards. So how do you pick a career? The only answer seems to be “choose one that makes you feel that you are getting paid for doing something you truly love”.
Unless you have grown up with a talent or are keen on something that you can make a career out of, you need to consider certain things about yourself. What suits your personality? We are all different and just because your best friend wants to be a doctor, this does not mean that you should follow. You need to make an informed decision. This means thinking carefully about the path you need to follow to get that job. Are you willing to get the training or education needed? You must also consider why you really want to do it. If it’s just because it’s well paid, then sometime in the future you are going to feel ‘empty’, even with a healthy bank account.
Nowadays, there are plenty of online career sites, but the main part has to come from you. You need to be honest and measure your skills and talents realistically. Also, you may need to talk to your parents who have their own ideas, based on their own experiences, about what you should do. They have your best interests at heart. They don’t want to see you having financial problems or being unemployed. But at the end of the day, it is your life. There is no point in being miserable for the next forty years just to please someone else.
(Adapted from Succeed in B1 Preliminary by Andrew Betsis and Lawrence Mamas)
Question 31. Which could be the best title for the passage?

Question 32. According to paragraph 1, what is the advice given for choosing a job?

Question 33. The word informed in paragraph 2 mostly means ______ .

Question 34. The word They in paragraph 3 refers to ______ .

Question 35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

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.
Think of an endangered species. What comes to mind? The giant panda and the blue whale? And what do these creatures all have in common? They’re known as ‘charismatic megafauna’, in other words, large species of animals which appeals to a lot of people. However, less well-known or ‘exciting’ creatures are far more likely to actually become extinct because they don’t get enough attention from researchers.
The Ugly Animal Preservation Society’s mascot is the blob fish, voted the world’s ugliest animal. With its tiny eyes, big mouth and slimy pink body it’s far from attractive. This marine creature lives deep in the ocean, where the pressure is very high. As a result, it has tiny fins and no skeleton, which keeps it from being crushed by the water pressure. Unfortunately, when fishing boats sweep the ocean floor, looking for other fish and crustaceans, these fish can get swept into the nets accidentally, which is causing their numbers to drop.
The California condor is another accidental victim of human activity. These huge birds with bald heads and big beaks weigh up to fourteen kilos, have a wingspan of up to two metres and can live as long as sixty years. They play an important role in the ecosystem by feeding on dead animals, thus preventing the spread of disease. Reintroduced into the wild after becoming extinct, other than in captivity, they are now under threat once more because of chemical pesticides introduced into the food chain and lead poisoning from the ammunition used to kill the animals they feed on.
Other creatures become endangered precisely because people find them ugly. Take the aye aye for example. Found only on the island of Madagascar, the aye aye is the world's largest nocturnal primate. During the day they sleep in nests in the trees, coming out to hunt at night. They are solitary creatures, furry, but strange looking, with big eyes, large ears and long, thin, pointed fingers. The middle finger is particularly thin and they use it to gently knock on trees. Then they reach into the tree and pull out any insects that respond to the knocking. Unfortunately, the way they look means that they are traditionally considered an omen of bad luck. Some people even believe that if they point that thin middle finger at someone, they will die. As a result, they are often killed, even though, like many endangered species, they are now protected by law.
(Adapted from High Note by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz)
Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage?

Question 37. The phrase appeals to in paragraph 1 mostly means ______ .

Question 38. According to paragraph 1, what features do the giant panda and the blue whale share?

Question 39. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to ______ .

Question 40. The word omen in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______ .

Question 41. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?

Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

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.
Question 43. Air pollution became very serious in recent years due to human activity.
A B C D

Question 44. The president did not sound unduly concerned that the new policy would be disadvantaged to the future development of the company.
A B C D

Question 45. If the essay were written in a simpler way, they would be rated as good.
A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46. I’m sure that he didn’t commit the crime as he was with me at that time.

Question 47. “Did you go to the beach yesterday?” asked my friend.

Question 48. She began to work for this charitable organisation 5 years ago.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. They couldn’t afford a meal at a restaurant. They were very poor.

Question 50. He will develop serious diseases if he continues living a sedentary lifestyle. He isn’t aware of that much.