Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner.
Jack: “______”
Joe: How about putting some grapes in it, instead?

A. We could fry some onions with it too.

B. I’d rather just have some bread, thanks.

C. Let’s put some pieces of apple in the salad.

D. Good idea! I’ll go and make one.

Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner.

Jack: “______”

Joe: How about putting some grapes in it, instead?

A. We could fry some onions with it too

B. I’d rather just have some bread, thanks

C. Let’s put some pieces of apple in the salad

D. Good idea! I’ll go and make one

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

3 year-olds enjoy some make-believe games and are able to play out little stories such as bath the doll, then feed it and put it to bed

A. imagining that something is real 

B. forming a religious belief  

C. role-playing 

D. relating to something real  

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks.

Stress

      Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (46) x fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (47) x of stress than others, but most of us will (48) x at some time in our lives. It is, (49) x , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (50) x it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress.

The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive

advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (51) x to our health, they actually increase stress (52) x than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (53) x . It helps you think more clearly, (54) x . Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (55) x better.Question 53

A. goods

B.convenience

C. advantage

D.benefits

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks.

Stress

      Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (46) x fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (47) x of stress than others, but most of us will (48) x at some time in our lives. It is, (49) x , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (50) x it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress.

The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive

advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (51) x to our health, they actually increase stress (52) x than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (53) x . It helps you think more clearly, (54) x . Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (55) x better.Question 46

A.guide

B.lead

C.carry

D.spend

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks.

Stress

      Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (46) x fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (47) x of stress than others, but most of us will (48) x at some time in our lives. It is, (49) x , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (50) x it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress.

The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive

advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (51) x to our health, they actually increase stress (52) x than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (53) x . It helps you think more clearly, (54) x . Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (55) x better.Question 54

A. too

B.either

C.yet

D.likewise

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks.

Stress

      Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (46) x fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (47) x of stress than others, but most of us will (48) x at some time in our lives. It is, (49) x , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (50) x it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress.

The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive

advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (51) x to our health, they actually increase stress (52) x than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (53) x . It helps you think more clearly, (54) x . Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (55) x better.Question 52

A.more

B.rather

C.other

D.better

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks.

Stress

      Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (46) x fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (47) x of stress than others, but most of us will (48) x at some time in our lives. It is, (49) x , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (50) x it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress.

The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive

advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (51) x to our health, they actually increase stress (52) x than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (53) x . It helps you think more clearly, (54) x . Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (55) x better.Question 49

A.nevertheless

B.so

C.however

D.therefore

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks.

Stress

      Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (46) x fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (47) x of stress than others, but most of us will (48) x at some time in our lives. It is, (49) x , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (50) x it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress.

The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive

advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (51) x to our health, they actually increase stress (52) x than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (53) x . It helps you think more clearly, (54) x . Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (55) x better.Question 48

A.undergo

B.suffer

C.tolerate

D.torture