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. 

     The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (46) ______ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (47)________are always worrying about their children's safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (48) _______, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (49) ________ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills. 

     The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us. according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office.

     Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (50) _______. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.

The issue is whether this technological innovation has (46) ______ more harm than good.

I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet of the opera; they're not really my _________.

She probably buys this house next week. 

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

Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.

~ Linda: "I think drink-driving should be severely punished.”

~ Peter"............ It may cause accidents or even deaths.” 

The newspaper did not mention the _______ of the damage caused by the fire

He got a bad mark. He ________ have prepared the lesson carefully. 

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

New Zealand was the first country _________ women to vote.

_______ they do not have much experience, their applications have been approved. 

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.

The accused ________ guilty to all charges 

We hung coloured lights around the room for ________.

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 Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially.

The phone suddenly _______ while Joanna ________ the housework. 

After you _______ your exam, I will take you out to eat. Is it OK? 

Scientist are now beginning to conduct experiments on _______ trigger different sorts of health risks. 

There is also (49) ________ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.