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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 1. 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

Question 2. 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

Question 3. 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

Question 5. The conference________ by non-governmental organizations was about globalization.
A. is planned B. planned C. is planning D. plans

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 in each of the following questions.
Question 19. A. option B. apply C. evolve D. recruit
Question 20. 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 in each of the following questions.
Question 22. 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 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)

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 36. 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)

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

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 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.

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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)