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Kỳ Thi Thử Tốt Nghiệp THPT Tiếng Anh 2024 tại THPT Chuyên Thoại Ngọc Hầu, An Giang với 80 câu hỏi. Có đáp án và lời giải chi tiết trên Đề Thi Chuẩn.

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  1. Câu 1: A turtle differs from all other reptiles in that its body is encased in a protective shell of their own.
  2. Câu 1: All the applicants for the job will be equally treated regarding of their sex, age, or nationality.
  3. Câu 1: Neither the Minister nor his colleagues has given an explanation for the chaos in the financial market last week.
  4. Câu 1: Several measures have been proposed to the problem of unemployment among university graduates.
  5. Câu 1: The conference by non-governmental organizations was about globalization.
  6. Câu 1: John will look for a job next June.
  7. Câu 1: I presume that they're not coming they haven't replied to the invitation..
  8. Câu 1: The children football happily in the yard when a boy suddenly cried out.
  9. Câu 1: I have to try hard day by day so as to win a place at university later
  10. Câu 1: Michael returned to his hometown last summer, ?
  11. Câu 1: They have themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.
  12. Câu 1: He finds physics far than other science subjects.
  13. Câu 1: Shelly disagreed with the board's decision. She and went to work for another company.
  14. Câu 1: Luckily, they successfully the fire and saved all of the children.
  15. Câu 1: He just ran round like a headless when he tried to work on too many projects but ended up not achieving anything.
  16. Câu 1: He thanked us having contributed to cleaning the surrounding environment.
  17. Câu 1: She promised the report by the end of the week.
  18. Câu 1: You should ask for Henry's advice since he is very about gardening.
  19. Câu 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
  20. Câu 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
  21. Câu 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
  22. Câu 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
  23. Câu 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences. Jack did poorly on his final test. He was aware of the import
  24. Câu 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences. Kathy wants to join the singing contest. However, she doesn't
  25. Câu 1: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
  26. Câu 2: According to paragraph 2, why is the foldable phone user-friendly?
  27. Câu 3: The word it in paragraph 2 refers to .
  28. Câu 4: The word "run" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to .
  29. Câu 5: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
  30. Câu 1: Question 30.
  31. Câu 2: Question 31.
  32. Câu 3: Question 32.
  33. Câu 4: Question 33.
  34. Câu 5: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 30 to 34. I
  35. Câu 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges. Anna and Linda are talking about cyberbullying. - Ann
  36. Câu 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges. Tim and David are at the zoo. - Tim: "Can I touch the
  37. Câu 1: What is the best title for the passage?
  38. Câu 2: The word "him" in paragraph 2 refers to .
  39. Câu 3: In paragraph 4, the word "nemesis" is closest in meaning to .
  40. Câu 4: According to the passage, which is NOT TRUE about Sherlock Holmes?
  41. Câu 5: In paragraph 4, the phrase "refrained from" is closest in meaning to .
  42. Câu 6: What does the author imply about Professor Moriarty?
  43. Câu 7: Why did Doyle kill Sherlock Holmes in one of his stories?
  44. Câu 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. The evening would have been more enjoyable if
  45. Câu 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. The sun is a powerful energy source, and this
  46. Câu 1: 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. Experts often forecast
  47. Câu 1: 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. Don't get angry with su
  48. Câu 1: 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. The last time I saw my grandmother was at
  49. Câu 1: 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. I thought it was not necessary to book ti
  50. Câu 1: 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. "If I were you, I would rent another room

Kỳ Thi Thử Tốt Nghiệp THPT Tiếng Anh 2024 THPT Chuyên Thoại Ngọc Hầu - An Giang

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A turtle differs from all other reptiles in that its body is encased in a protective shell of their own.
A.
from
B.
other
C.
their
D.
own
All the applicants for the job will be equally treated regarding of their sex, age, or nationality.
A.
applicants
B.
be equally treated
C.
regarding
D.
nationality
Neither the Minister nor his colleagues has given an explanation for the chaos in the financial market last week.
A.
Neither
B.
has given
C.
for
D.
financially
Several measures have been proposed to _________ the problem of unemployment among university graduates.
A.
address
B.
create
C.
pose
D.
admit
The conference________ by non-governmental organizations was about globalization.
A.
is planned
B.
planned
C.
is planning
D.
plans
Xem đầy đủ toàn bộ 75 câu hỏi tiếp theo (Câu 6 – Câu 80)
John will look for a job________ next June.
A.
before he passed his exams
B.
while he was passing his exams
C.
after he will pass his exams
D.
as soon as he passes his exams
I presume that they're not coming________ they haven't replied to the invitation..
A.
in spite of
B.
because of
C.
because
D.
although
The children_________ football happily in the yard when a boy suddenly cried out.
A.
have played
B.
are playing
C.
played
D.
were playing
They have________ themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.
A.
set
B.
reacted
C.
warned
D.
admitted
He finds physics far_______ than other science subjects.
A.
more difficult
B.
the most difficult
C.
difficult
D.
most difficult
Shelly disagreed with the board's decision. She _________ and went to work for another company.
A.
pursued
B.
resigned
C.
recruited
D.
retained
Luckily, they successfully_________ the fire and saved all of the children.
A.
took out
B.
put out
C.
took off
D.
put off
He just ran round like a headless________ when he tried to work on too many projects but ended up not achieving anything.
A.
snake
B.
horse
C.
chicken
D.
duck
You should ask for Henry's advice since he is very_______ about gardening.
A.
know
B.
knowledge
C.
knowledgeable
D.
knowledgeably
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
A.
option
B.
apply
C.
evolve
D.
recruit
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
A.
probation
B.
survival
C.
emotion
D.
positive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
A.
achieve
B.
chemical
C.
discharge
D.
exchange
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
A.
danger
B.
academic
C.
expectancy
D.
applicant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences.
Jack did poorly on his final test. He was aware of the importance of hard work.
A.
Not until Jack did poorly on his final test he was aware of the importance of hard work.
B.
Only after Jack did poorly on his final test was he aware of the importance of hard work.
C.
Poorly though Jack did on his final test, he was aware of the importance of hard work.
D.
Hardly had Jack done poorly on his final test when he was aware of the importance of hard work.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences.
Kathy wants to join the singing contest. However, she doesn't have a beautiful voice.
A.
Unless Kathy has a more beautiful voice, she can join the singing contest.
B.
Kathy wishes she became more beautiful to join the singing contest.
C.
If Kathy had a beautiful voice, she would join the singing contest.
D.
If only Kathy had had a more beautiful voice, she would have joined the singing contest.
In the past, cell phones were big and heavy. In the future, telephones will still be big. The good news is that people will be able to fold them in half to make them smaller. The "foldable phone" is now in development.
One company has come up with a smartphone and tablet in one. This device can fold down to the size of a regular cellphone to make it "pocket-size." The foldable phone has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers. This makes easy to use. The flexible display can go from smartphone to tablet just by unfolding it. The interior screen is so big that it can run three different apps at the same time. People can watch a video, talk about it, and browse websites online. There are also two batteries inside the phone - one on each side. Many companies have been looking for ways to improve smartphones. The foldable phone is unlike anything else that has come before it. This powerful machine is a smartphone, computer, and camera all in one. There is a current race to get foldable phones on the market. But we'll have to wait and see how well these new smartphones work. If people like them, maybe one day we will be able to fold and even stretch our phone.
(Adapted from 2000 core English words by Jenna Myers and Thomas Hong)
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.
The Evolution of Cell Phones
B.
The Superiority of Large Smartphones
C.
The Future of Pocket-Sized Technology
D.
The Features of Foldable Phones
In the past, cell phones were big and heavy. In the future, telephones will still be big. The good news is that people will be able to fold them in half to make them smaller. The "foldable phone" is now in development.
One company has come up with a smartphone and tablet in one. This device can fold down to the size of a regular cellphone to make it "pocket-size." The foldable phone has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers. This makes easy to use. The flexible display can go from smartphone to tablet just by unfolding it. The interior screen is so big that it can run three different apps at the same time. People can watch a video, talk about it, and browse websites online. There are also two batteries inside the phone - one on each side. Many companies have been looking for ways to improve smartphones. The foldable phone is unlike anything else that has come before it. This powerful machine is a smartphone, computer, and camera all in one. There is a current race to get foldable phones on the market. But we'll have to wait and see how well these new smartphones work. If people like them, maybe one day we will be able to fold and even stretch our phone.
(Adapted from 2000 core English words by Jenna Myers and Thomas Hong)
According to paragraph 2, why is the foldable phone user-friendly?
A.
It has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers.
B.
It can be folded or stretched at any time.
C.
It can run more than three different apps at the same time.
D.
It is a regular cell phone with two batteries inside.
In the past, cell phones were big and heavy. In the future, telephones will still be big. The good news is that people will be able to fold them in half to make them smaller. The "foldable phone" is now in development.
One company has come up with a smartphone and tablet in one. This device can fold down to the size of a regular cellphone to make it "pocket-size." The foldable phone has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers. This makes easy to use. The flexible display can go from smartphone to tablet just by unfolding it. The interior screen is so big that it can run three different apps at the same time. People can watch a video, talk about it, and browse websites online. There are also two batteries inside the phone - one on each side. Many companies have been looking for ways to improve smartphones. The foldable phone is unlike anything else that has come before it. This powerful machine is a smartphone, computer, and camera all in one. There is a current race to get foldable phones on the market. But we'll have to wait and see how well these new smartphones work. If people like them, maybe one day we will be able to fold and even stretch our phone.
(Adapted from 2000 core English words by Jenna Myers and Thomas Hong)
The word it in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A.
keyboard
B.
device
C.
video
D.
screen
In the past, cell phones were big and heavy. In the future, telephones will still be big. The good news is that people will be able to fold them in half to make them smaller. The "foldable phone" is now in development.
One company has come up with a smartphone and tablet in one. This device can fold down to the size of a regular cellphone to make it "pocket-size." The foldable phone has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers. This makes easy to use. The flexible display can go from smartphone to tablet just by unfolding it. The interior screen is so big that it can run three different apps at the same time. People can watch a video, talk about it, and browse websites online. There are also two batteries inside the phone - one on each side. Many companies have been looking for ways to improve smartphones. The foldable phone is unlike anything else that has come before it. This powerful machine is a smartphone, computer, and camera all in one. There is a current race to get foldable phones on the market. But we'll have to wait and see how well these new smartphones work. If people like them, maybe one day we will be able to fold and even stretch our phone.
(Adapted from 2000 core English words by Jenna Myers and Thomas Hong)
The word "run" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to_________.
A.
install
B.
move
C.
operate
D.
download
In the past, cell phones were big and heavy. In the future, telephones will still be big. The good news is that people will be able to fold them in half to make them smaller. The "foldable phone" is now in development.
One company has come up with a smartphone and tablet in one. This device can fold down to the size of a regular cellphone to make it "pocket-size." The foldable phone has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers. This makes easy to use. The flexible display can go from smartphone to tablet just by unfolding it. The interior screen is so big that it can run three different apps at the same time. People can watch a video, talk about it, and browse websites online. There are also two batteries inside the phone - one on each side. Many companies have been looking for ways to improve smartphones. The foldable phone is unlike anything else that has come before it. This powerful machine is a smartphone, computer, and camera all in one. There is a current race to get foldable phones on the market. But we'll have to wait and see how well these new smartphones work. If people like them, maybe one day we will be able to fold and even stretch our phone.
(Adapted from 2000 core English words by Jenna Myers and Thomas Hong)
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.
Cell phones used to be big and heavy in the past.
B.
The foldable phone is a combination of a smartphone, computer and camera.
C.
A large number of companies have been searching for ways to upgrade smartphones.
D.
The foldable phone is currently on the market.
The career one chooses can have a significant impact on their mental and emotional well-being. Studies have shown that job satisfaction is linked to overall happiness and life satisfaction. When considering a career, one must consider one's passions and (30)________. Choosing a career that aligns with one's passions and strengths can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying work life. Additionally, it is important to research the job market and consider (31)________ factors such as demand, salary, and growth potential when making a decision about a career. While financial considerations are important, it is also important to (32). personal fulfillment and happiness. Finding a job that brings a sense of purpose and meaning can contribute greatly to overall life satisfaction. It is important to consider one's long-term career goals and plan accordingly. This may involve pursuing additional education or training, seeking out mentorship or networking opportunities, or taking on new challenges and responsibilities within one's current job. (33)________ choosing a career is a personal decision which requires careful consideration and self-reflection. Individuals can discover professions (34)________ bring happiness and significance to their lives by giving priority to their personal satisfaction and development.
Question 30.
A.
interests
B.
challenges
C.
backgrounds
D.
lifestyles
The career one chooses can have a significant impact on their mental and emotional well-being. Studies have shown that job satisfaction is linked to overall happiness and life satisfaction. When considering a career, one must consider one's passions and (30)________. Choosing a career that aligns with one's passions and strengths can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying work life. Additionally, it is important to research the job market and consider (31)________ factors such as demand, salary, and growth potential when making a decision about a career. While financial considerations are important, it is also important to (32). personal fulfillment and happiness. Finding a job that brings a sense of purpose and meaning can contribute greatly to overall life satisfaction. It is important to consider one's long-term career goals and plan accordingly. This may involve pursuing additional education or training, seeking out mentorship or networking opportunities, or taking on new challenges and responsibilities within one's current job. (33)________ choosing a career is a personal decision which requires careful consideration and self-reflection. Individuals can discover professions (34)________ bring happiness and significance to their lives by giving priority to their personal satisfaction and development.
Question 31.
A.
few
B.
some
C.
little
D.
much
The career one chooses can have a significant impact on their mental and emotional well-being. Studies have shown that job satisfaction is linked to overall happiness and life satisfaction. When considering a career, one must consider one's passions and (30)________. Choosing a career that aligns with one's passions and strengths can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying work life. Additionally, it is important to research the job market and consider (31)________ factors such as demand, salary, and growth potential when making a decision about a career. While financial considerations are important, it is also important to (32). personal fulfillment and happiness. Finding a job that brings a sense of purpose and meaning can contribute greatly to overall life satisfaction. It is important to consider one's long-term career goals and plan accordingly. This may involve pursuing additional education or training, seeking out mentorship or networking opportunities, or taking on new challenges and responsibilities within one's current job. (33)________ choosing a career is a personal decision which requires careful consideration and self-reflection. Individuals can discover professions (34)________ bring happiness and significance to their lives by giving priority to their personal satisfaction and development.
Question 32.
A.
nurture
B.
pursue
C.
prioritize
D.
achieve
The career one chooses can have a significant impact on their mental and emotional well-being. Studies have shown that job satisfaction is linked to overall happiness and life satisfaction. When considering a career, one must consider one's passions and (30)________. Choosing a career that aligns with one's passions and strengths can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying work life. Additionally, it is important to research the job market and consider (31)________ factors such as demand, salary, and growth potential when making a decision about a career. While financial considerations are important, it is also important to (32). personal fulfillment and happiness. Finding a job that brings a sense of purpose and meaning can contribute greatly to overall life satisfaction. It is important to consider one's long-term career goals and plan accordingly. This may involve pursuing additional education or training, seeking out mentorship or networking opportunities, or taking on new challenges and responsibilities within one's current job. (33)________ choosing a career is a personal decision which requires careful consideration and self-reflection. Individuals can discover professions (34)________ bring happiness and significance to their lives by giving priority to their personal satisfaction and development.
Question 33.
A.
Otherwise
B.
However
C.
For example
D.
Finally
The career one chooses can have a significant impact on their mental and emotional well-being. Studies have shown that job satisfaction is linked to overall happiness and life satisfaction. When considering a career, one must consider one's passions and (30)________. Choosing a career that aligns with one's passions and strengths can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying work life. Additionally, it is important to research the job market and consider (31)________ factors such as demand, salary, and growth potential when making a decision about a career. While financial considerations are important, it is also important to (32). personal fulfillment and happiness. Finding a job that brings a sense of purpose and meaning can contribute greatly to overall life satisfaction. It is important to consider one's long-term career goals and plan accordingly. This may involve pursuing additional education or training, seeking out mentorship or networking opportunities, or taking on new challenges and responsibilities within one's current job. (33)________ choosing a career is a personal decision which requires careful consideration and self-reflection. Individuals can discover professions (34)________ bring happiness and significance to their lives by giving priority to their personal satisfaction and development.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 30 to 34.

Individuals can discover professions (34)________ bring happiness and significance to their lives by giving priority to their personal satisfaction and development.
A.
who
B.
whose
C.
what
D.
that
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
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."
A.
No doubt.
B.
Sorry, but you're right.
C.
I don't think you're correct.
D.
Actually, I quite agree anymore.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Tim and David are at the zoo.
- Tim: "Can I touch the monkey?"
- David: "________It warns 'No touching animals'."
A.
I'm quite sure about that
B.
I don't think you're right
C.
Of course you can
D.
I'm afraid not
There have been many famous detectives in literature. But one of the first-and certainly the most famous is Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was created by the British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late nineteenth century.
Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in the work A Study in Scarlet, which was published in 1887. Holmes instantly became a popular literary figure with the general populace, who demanded that Doyle write more stories involving him. Doyle compiled and eventually wound up writing fifty-six short stories and four novels that featured Holmes. While he took a break of several years from creating stories about Holmes, Doyle continued to write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
What is the best title for the passage?
A.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The Creator of Sherlock Holmes
B.
The Most Famous Detectives in the World
C.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
D.
A Brief Biography of Sherlock Holmes
There have been many famous detectives in literature. But one of the first-and certainly the most famous is Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was created by the British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late nineteenth century.
Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in the work A Study in Scarlet, which was published in 1887. Holmes instantly became a popular literary figure with the general populace, who demanded that Doyle write more stories involving him. Doyle compiled and eventually wound up writing fifty-six short stories and four novels that featured Holmes. While he took a break of several years from creating stories about Holmes, Doyle continued to write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
The word "him" in paragraph 2 refers to_________.
A.
Sherlock Holmes
B.
criminal
C.
children
D.
populace
There have been many famous detectives in literature. But one of the first-and certainly the most famous is Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was created by the British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late nineteenth century.
Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in the work A Study in Scarlet, which was published in 1887. Holmes instantly became a popular literary figure with the general populace, who demanded that Doyle write more stories involving him. Doyle compiled and eventually wound up writing fifty-six short stories and four novels that featured Holmes. While he took a break of several years from creating stories about Holmes, Doyle continued to write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
In paragraph 4, the word "nemesis" is closest in meaning to_________.
A.
competitor
B.
rival
C.
peer
D.
partner
There have been many famous detectives in literature. But one of the first-and certainly the most famous is Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was created by the British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late nineteenth century.
Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in the work A Study in Scarlet, which was published in 1887. Holmes instantly became a popular literary figure with the general populace, who demanded that Doyle write more stories involving him. Doyle compiled and eventually wound up writing fifty-six short stories and four novels that featured Holmes. While he took a break of several years from creating stories about Holmes, Doyle continued to write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
According to the passage, which is NOT TRUE about Sherlock Holmes?
A.
He was fluent in several foreign languages.
B.
He often resorted to fighting during his investigations.
C.
He discouraged Dr. Watson to become more observant.
D.
He relied upon logic to solve various mysteries.
There have been many famous detectives in literature. But one of the first-and certainly the most famous is Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was created by the British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late nineteenth century.
Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in the work A Study in Scarlet, which was published in 1887. Holmes instantly became a popular literary figure with the general populace, who demanded that Doyle write more stories involving him. Doyle compiled and eventually wound up writing fifty-six short stories and four novels that featured Holmes. While he took a break of several years from creating stories about Holmes, Doyle continued to write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
In paragraph 4, the phrase "refrained from" is closest in meaning to_______.
A.
continued
B.
resumed
C.
postponed
D.
remained
There have been many famous detectives in literature. But one of the first-and certainly the most famous is Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was created by the British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late nineteenth century.
Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in the work A Study in Scarlet, which was published in 1887. Holmes instantly became a popular literary figure with the general populace, who demanded that Doyle write more stories involving him. Doyle compiled and eventually wound up writing fifty-six short stories and four novels that featured Holmes. While he took a break of several years from creating stories about Holmes, Doyle continued to write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
What does the author imply about Professor Moriarty?
A.
There is an unknown reason why he engaged in a life of crime.
B.
Critics consider him to be the greatest literary villain in history,
C.
Sherlock Holmes and he are related to one another.
D.
He fails to encounter Holmes in some stories he is involved in.
There have been many famous detectives in literature. But one of the first-and certainly the most famous is Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was created by the British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late nineteenth century.
Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in the work A Study in Scarlet, which was published in 1887. Holmes instantly became a popular literary figure with the general populace, who demanded that Doyle write more stories involving him. Doyle compiled and eventually wound up writing fifty-six short stories and four novels that featured Holmes. While he took a break of several years from creating stories about Holmes, Doyle continued to write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
Why did Doyle kill Sherlock Holmes in one of his stories?
A.
His fans demanded that Holmes be killed off.
B.
Killing Holmes would help Doyle increase his sales.
C.
It was too difficult for him to come up with new storylines.
D.
He had no desire to write about Holmes anymore.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The evening would have been more enjoyable if all the extraneous activities had been dropped from the program.
A.
exceptional
B.
irrelevant
C.
excessive
D.
overextended
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The sun is a powerful energy source, and this energy source can be harnessed by installing solar panels
A.
depleted
B.
exploited
C.
devastated
D.
expressed
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.
Experts often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted slowdown.
A.
a reform
B.
inflation
C.
an improvement
D.
a decline
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.
Don't get angry with such a thing. It's only a storm in a teacup.
A.
serious problem
B.
trivial thing
C.
commercial tension
D.
financial issue
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.
The last time I saw my grandmother was at my sister's wedding.
A.
I haven't seen my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
B.
I saw my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
C.
I didn't see my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
D.
I have seen my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
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.
I thought it was not necessary to book tickets for the film in advance, but I was wrong.
A.
I needn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
B.
I couldn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
C.
I should have booked tickets for the film in advance.
D.
I must have booked tickets for the film in advance.
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.
"If I were you, I would rent another room” said my friend.
A.
My friend threatened me to rent another room.
B.
My friend was thinking about renting another room.
C.
My friend insisted on renting another room.
D.
My friend advised me to rent another room.
I presume that they're not coming_________ they haven't replied to the invitation..
A.
in spite of
B.
because of
C.
because
D.
although
The children_________ football happily in the yard when a boy suddenly cried out.
A.
have played
B.
are playing
C.
played
D.
were playing
They have________ themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.
A.
set
B.
reacted
C.
warned
D.
admitted
He finds physics far_______ than other science subjects.
A.
more difficult
B.
the most difficult
C.
difficult
D.
most difficult
Shelly disagreed with the board's decision. She _________ and went to work for another company.
A.
pursued
B.
resigned
C.
recruited
D.
retained
Luckily, they successfully_________ the fire and saved all of the children.
A.
took out
B.
put out
C.
took off
D.
put off
He just ran round like a headless ________ when he tried to work on too many projects but ended up not achieving anything.
A.
snake
B.
horse
C.
chicken
D.
duck
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 21.
A.
achieve
B.
chemical
C.
discharge
D.
exchange
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 23. Jack did poorly on his final test. He was aware of the importance of hard work.
A.
Not until Jack did poorly on his final test he was aware of the importance of hard work.
B.
Only after Jack did poorly on his final test was he aware of the importance of hard work.
C.
Poorly though Jack did on his final test, he was aware of the importance of hard work.
D.
Hardly had Jack done poorly on his final test when he was aware of the importance of hard work.
Question 24. Kathy wants to join the singing contest. However, she doesn't have a beautiful voice.
A.
Unless Kathy has a more beautiful voice, she can join the singing contest.
B.
Kathy wishes she became more beautiful to join the singing contest.
C.
If Kathy had a beautiful voice, she would join the singing contest.
D.
If only Kathy had had a more beautiful voice, she would have joined the singing contest.
In the past, cell phones were big and heavy. In the future, telephones will still be big. The good news is that people will be able to fold them in half to make them smaller. The "foldable phone" is now in development.
One company has come up with a smartphone and tablet in one. This device can fold down to the size of a regular cellphone to make it "pocket-size." The foldable phone has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers. This makes easy to use. The flexible display can go from smartphone to tablet just by unfolding it. The interior screen is so big that it can run three different apps at the same time. People can watch a video, talk about it, and browse websites online. There are also two batteries inside the phone - one on each side. Many companies have been looking for ways to improve smartphones. The foldable phone is unlike anything else that has come before it. This powerful machine is a smartphone, computer, and camera all in one. There is a current race to get foldable phones on the market. But we'll have to wait and see how well these new smartphones work. If people like them, maybe one day we will be able to fold and even stretch our phone.
(Adapted from 2000 core English words by Jenna Myers and Thomas Hong)
Question 25. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.
The Evolution of Cell Phones
B.
The Superiority of Large Smartphones
C.
The Future of Pocket-Sized Technology
D.
The Features of Foldable Phones
In the past, cell phones were big and heavy. In the future, telephones will still be big. The good news is that people will be able to fold them in half to make them smaller. The "foldable phone" is now in development.
One company has come up with a smartphone and tablet in one. This device can fold down to the size of a regular cellphone to make it "pocket-size." The foldable phone has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers. This makes easy to use. The flexible display can go from smartphone to tablet just by unfolding it. The interior screen is so big that it can run three different apps at the same time. People can watch a video, talk about it, and browse websites online. There are also two batteries inside the phone - one on each side. Many companies have been looking for ways to improve smartphones. The foldable phone is unlike anything else that has come before it. This powerful machine is a smartphone, computer, and camera all in one. There is a current race to get foldable phones on the market. But we'll have to wait and see how well these new smartphones work. If people like them, maybe one day we will be able to fold and even stretch our phone.
(Adapted from 2000 core English words by Jenna Myers and Thomas Hong)
Question 26. According to paragraph 2, why is the foldable phone user-friendly?
A.
It has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers.
B.
It can be folded or stretched at any time.
C.
It can run more than three different apps at the same time.
D.
It is a regular cell phone with two batteries inside.
The career one chooses can have a significant impact on their mental and emotional well-being. Studies have shown that job satisfaction is linked to overall happiness and life satisfaction. When considering a career, one must consider one's passions and (30)_______.Choosing a career that aligns with one's passions and strengths can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying work life. Additionally, it is important to research the job market and consider (31)________ factors such as demand, salary, and growth potential when making a decision about a career. While financial considerations are important, it is also important to (32). personal fulfillment and happiness. Finding a job that brings a sense of purpose and meaning can contribute greatly to overall life satisfaction. It is important to consider one's long-term career goals and plan accordingly. This may involve pursuing additional education or training, seeking out mentorship or networking opportunities, or taking on new challenges and responsibilities within one's current job. (33)________choosing a career is a personal decision which requires careful consideration and self-reflection. Individuals can discover professions (34)_______bring happiness and significance to their lives by giving priority to their personal satisfaction and development.
Question 30.
A.
interests
B.
challenges
C.
backgrounds
D.
lifestyles
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...write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
Question 37. What is the best title for the passage?
A.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The Creator of Sherlock Holmes
B.
The Most Famous Detectives in the World
C.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
D.
A Brief Biography of Sherlock Holmes
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...write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
Question 38. The word "him" in paragraph 2 refers to_________.
A.
Sherlock Holmes
B.
criminal
C.
children
D.
populace
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...write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
Question 39. In paragraph 4, the word "nemesis" is closest in meaning to_________.
A.
competitor
B.
rival
C.
peer
D.
partner
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...write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
Question 40. According to the passage, which is NOT TRUE about Sherlock Holmes?
A.
He was fluent in several foreign languages.
B.
He often resorted to fighting during his investigations.
C.
He discouraged Dr. Watson to become more observant.
D.
He relied upon logic to solve various mysteries.
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...write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
Question 41. In paragraph 4, the phrase "refrained from" is closest in meaning to_______.
A.
continued
B.
resumed
C.
postponed
D.
remained
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...write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
Question 42. What does the author imply about Professor Moriarty?
A.
There is an unknown reason why he engaged in a life of crime.
B.
Critics consider him to be the greatest literary villain in history,
C.
Sherlock Holmes and he are related to one another.
D.
He fails to encounter Holmes in some stories he is involved in.
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...write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia.
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
Question 43. Why did Doyle kill Sherlock Holmes in one of his stories?
A.
His fans demanded that Holmes be killed off.
B.
Killing Holmes would help Doyle increase his sales.
C.
It was too difficult for him to come up with new storylines.
D.
He had no desire to write about Holmes anymore.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 44. The evening would have been more enjoyable if all the extraneous activities had been dropped from the program.
A.
exceptional
B.
irrelevant
C.
excessive
D.
overextended
Question 45. The sun is a powerful energy source, and this energy source can be harnessed by installing solar panels
A.
depleted
B.
exploited
C.
devastated
D.
expressed
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 46. Experts often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted slowdown.
A.
a reform
B.
inflation
C.
an improvement
D.
a decline
Question 47. Don't get angry with such a thing. It's only a storm in a teacup.
A.
serious problem
B.
trivial thing
C.
commercial tension
D.
financial issue
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 48. The last time I saw my grandmother was at my sister's wedding.
A.
I haven't seen my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
B.
I saw my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
C.
I didn't see my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
D.
I have seen my grandmother since my sister's wedding.
Question 49. I thought it was not necessary to book tickets for the film in advance, but I was wrong.
A.
I needn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
B.
I couldn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
C.
I should have booked tickets for the film in advance.
D.
I must have booked tickets for the film in advance.
Question 50. "If I were you, I would rent another room” said my friend.
A.
My friend threatened me to rent another room.
B.
My friend was thinking about renting another room.
C.
My friend insisted on renting another room.
D.
My friend advised me to rent another room.
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