Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42  

GETTING CURIOUS ABOUT CURIOSITY'S MISSION TO MARS

     The topic of space exploration reached a high point during the 1960s, as Soviets and Americans competed for dominance. Yet after the Soviets put the first man in space and Americans landed the first men on the moon, many people lost interest as nothing else could compare to these groundbreaking accomplishments. Recently, a robotic rover on a mission to Mars has generated massive interest the public.  

     Curiosity is a robotic car-sized rover that is part of NASA's long-term plan to learn more about the terrain and conditions on the Red Planet. One of its main goals was to determine whether or not it was possible for life to develop on Mars. Using mechanical arms, Curiosity can gather soil and rock samples from the ground and analyze them to determine their chemical composition. Since transporting around Mars was vital to the success of the mission, a lot of effort was put into Curiosity's transportation abilities. Mars' terrain is not smooth, so designers enabled Curiosity to roll over bumpy areas. Once Curiosity left the Earth, there would be no opportunities to repair it, so engineers also had to be spot on about Curiosity's power solution. Therefore, they devised a system that can generate power internally from a radioisotope generator. Finally, to capture stunning pictures of Mars, Curiosity was equipped with several state-of-the art cameras. The cameras also help the rover avoid hazards, navigate, and detect information about the atmosphere.  

     After a 350-million-mile journey, Curiosity landed on Mars in 2012, an impressive 1.5 miles away from its initial target. Upon arrival, NASA's website crashed due to an overload of visitors. People just couldn't seem to get enough information on the mission. But the real thrills came in the weeks and months that followed, as people got their first real glimpse about what life was really like on Mars. The mission was originally supposed to last for two years, but scientists are now optimistic that it could continue for up to 15 years, depending on Curiosity's condition. No matter what happens at this point, it is safe to say that Curiosity's mission to Mars has been a smashing success.  

What best matches the meaning of the phrase "spot on" in paragraph 2? 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42  

GETTING CURIOUS ABOUT CURIOSITY'S MISSION TO MARS

     The topic of space exploration reached a high point during the 1960s, as Soviets and Americans competed for dominance. Yet after the Soviets put the first man in space and Americans landed the first men on the moon, many people lost interest as nothing else could compare to these groundbreaking accomplishments. Recently, a robotic rover on a mission to Mars has generated massive interest the public.  

     Curiosity is a robotic car-sized rover that is part of NASA's long-term plan to learn more about the terrain and conditions on the Red Planet. One of its main goals was to determine whether or not it was possible for life to develop on Mars. Using mechanical arms, Curiosity can gather soil and rock samples from the ground and analyze them to determine their chemical composition. Since transporting around Mars was vital to the success of the mission, a lot of effort was put into Curiosity's transportation abilities. Mars' terrain is not smooth, so designers enabled Curiosity to roll over bumpy areas. Once Curiosity left the Earth, there would be no opportunities to repair it, so engineers also had to be spot on about Curiosity's power solution. Therefore, they devised a system that can generate power internally from a radioisotope generator. Finally, to capture stunning pictures of Mars, Curiosity was equipped with several state-of-the art cameras. The cameras also help the rover avoid hazards, navigate, and detect information about the atmosphere.  

          After a 350-million-mile journey, Curiosity landed on Mars in 2012, an impressive 1.5 miles away from its initial target. Upon arrival, NASA's website crashed due to an overload of visitors. People just couldn't seem to get enough information on the mission. But the real thrills came in the weeks and months that followed, as people got their first real glimpse about what life was really like on Mars. The mission was originally supposed to last for two years, but scientists are now optimistic that it could continue for up to 15 years, depending on Curiosity's condition. No matter what happens at this point, it is safe to say that Curiosity's mission to Mars has been a smashing success

Why did Curiosity have arms?  

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42  

GETTING CURIOUS ABOUT CURIOSITY'S MISSION TO MARS

     The topic of space exploration reached a high point during the 1960s, as Soviets and Americans competed for dominance. Yet after the Soviets put the first man in space and Americans landed the first men on the moon, many people lost interest as nothing else could compare to these groundbreaking accomplishments. Recently, a robotic rover on a mission to Mars has generated massive interest the public.  

     Curiosity is a robotic car-sized rover that is part of NASA's long-term plan to learn more about the terrain and conditions on the Red Planet. One of its main goals was to determine whether or not it was possible for life to develop on Mars. Using mechanical arms, Curiosity can gather soil and rock samples from the ground and analyze them to determine their chemical composition. Since transporting around Mars was vital to the success of the mission, a lot of effort was put into Curiosity's transportation abilities. Mars' terrain is not smooth, so designers enabled Curiosity to roll over bumpy areas. Once Curiosity left the Earth, there would be no opportunities to repair it, so engineers also had to be spot on about Curiosity's power solution. Therefore, they devised a system that can generate power internally from a radioisotope generator. Finally, to capture stunning pictures of Mars, Curiosity was equipped with several state-of-the art cameras. The cameras also help the rover avoid hazards, navigate, and detect information about the atmosphere.  

          After a 350-million-mile journey, Curiosity landed on Mars in 2012, an impressive 1.5 miles away from its initial target. Upon arrival, NASA's website crashed due to an overload of visitors. People just couldn't seem to get enough information on the mission. But the real thrills came in the weeks and months that followed, as people got their first real glimpse about what life was really like on Mars. The mission was originally supposed to last for two years, but scientists are now optimistic that it could continue for up to 15 years, depending on Curiosity's condition. No matter what happens at this point, it is safe to say that Curiosity's mission to Mars has been a smashing success

According to the passage, the popularity of space exploration reached its___________ in the 1960s

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34  

     The first jazz musicians played in New Orleans during the early 1900's. After 1917, many of the New Orleans musicians moved to the south side of Chicago, where they continued to play their style of jazz. Soon Chicago was the new-center for jazz.  

     Several outstanding musicians emerged as leading jazz artists in Chicago. Daniel Lotus “Satchmo" Armstrong, born in New Orleans in 1900, was one. Another leading musician was Joseph king Oliver, who is also credited with having discovered Armstrong, when they were both in New Orleans. While in Chicago, Oliver asked Armstrong, who was in New Orleans, to join his band. In 1923 King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band made the first important set of recordings by a Hot Five and Hot Seven bands under Louis Armstrong also made recordings of special note. 

     Although Chicago's South Side was the main jazz center, some musicians in New York were also demanding attention in jazz circles. In 1923 Fletcher Henderson already had a ten-piece band that played jazz. During the early 1930's, the number of players grew to sixteen. Henderson's band was considered a leader in what some people have called the Big Band Era. By the 1930's, big dance bands were in the rage. Large numbers of people went to ballrooms to dance to jazz music played by big bands.  

          One of the most popular and also a very famous jazz band was the Duke Eilington band. Edward "Duke" Ellington was born in Washington, D.C., in 1899 and died in New York City in 1974. He studied the piano as a young boy and later began writing original musical compositions. The first of Ellington's European tours came in 1933. He soon received international fame for his talent as a band leader, composer and arranger. Ten years later, Ellington began giving annual concerts at Carnegic Hall in New York City. People began to listen to jazz in the same way, that they had always listened to classical music. 

The passage supports which of the following conclusions?  

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34  

     The first jazz musicians played in New Orleans during the early 1900's. After 1917, many of the New Orleans musicians moved to the south side of Chicago, where they continued to play their style of jazz. Soon Chicago was the new-center for jazz.  

     Several outstanding musicians emerged as leading jazz artists in Chicago. Daniel Lotus “Satchmo" Armstrong, born in New Orleans in 1900, was one. Another leading musician was Joseph king Oliver, who is also credited with having discovered Armstrong, when they were both in New Orleans. While in Chicago, Oliver asked Armstrong, who was in New Orleans, to join his band. In 1923 King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band made the first important set of recordings by a Hot Five and Hot Seven bands under Louis Armstrong also made recordings of special note. 

     Although Chicago's South Side was the main jazz center, some musicians in New York were also demanding attention in jazz circles. In 1923 Fletcher Henderson already had a ten-piece band that played jazz. During the early 1930's, the number of players grew to sixteen. Henderson's band was considered a leader in what some people have called the Big Band Era. By the 1930's, big dance bands were in the rage. Large numbers of people went to ballrooms to dance to jazz music played by big bands.  

     One of the most popular and also a very famous jazz band was the Duke Eilington band. Edward "Duke" Ellington was born in Washington, D.C., in 1899 and died in New York City in 1974. He studied the piano as a young boy and later began writing original musical compositions. The first of Ellington's European tours came in 1933. He soon received international fame for his talent as a band leader, composer and arranger. Ten years later, Ellington began giving annual concerts at Carnegic Hall in New York City. People began to listen to jazz in the same way, that they had always listened to classical music. 

The nickname "Duke" belonged to which of the following bandleaders? 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34  

     The first jazz musicians played in New Orleans during the early 1900's. After 1917, many of the New Orleans musicians moved to the south side of Chicago, where they continued to play their style of jazz. Soon Chicago was the new-center for jazz.  

     Several outstanding musicians emerged as leading jazz artists in Chicago. Daniel Lotus “Satchmo" Armstrong, born in New Orleans in 1900, was one. Another leading musician was Joseph king Oliver, who is also credited with having discovered Armstrong, when they were both in New Orleans. While in Chicago, Oliver asked Armstrong, who was in New Orleans, to join his band. In 1923 King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band made the first important set of recordings by a Hot Five and Hot Seven bands under Louis Armstrong also made recordings of special note. 

     Although Chicago's South Side was the main jazz center, some musicians in New York were also demanding attention in jazz circles. In 1923 Fletcher Henderson already had a ten-piece band that played jazz. During the early 1930's, the number of players grew to sixteen. Henderson's band was considered a leader in what some people have called the Big Band Era. By the 1930's, big dance bands were in the rage. Large numbers of people went to ballrooms to dance to jazz music played by big bands.  

     One of the most popular and also a very famous jazz band was the Duke Eilington band. Edward "Duke" Ellington was born in Washington, D.C., in 1899 and died in New York City in 1974. He studied the piano as a young boy and later began writing original musical compositions. The first of Ellington's European tours came in 1933. He soon received international fame for his talent as a band leader, composer and arranger. Ten years later, Ellington began giving annual concerts at Carnegic Hall in New York City. People began to listen to jazz in the same way, that they had always listened to classical music. 

As used in line 9, the word “note” could best be replaced by which of the following? 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34  

     The first jazz musicians played in New Orleans during the early 1900's. After 1917, many of the New Orleans musicians moved to the south side of Chicago, where they continued to play their style of jazz. Soon Chicago was the new-center for jazz.  

     Several outstanding musicians emerged as leading jazz artists in Chicago. Daniel Lotus “Satchmo" Armstrong, born in New Orleans in 1900, was one. Another leading musician was Joseph king Oliver, who is also credited with having discovered Armstrong, when they were both in New Orleans. While in Chicago, Oliver asked Armstrong, who was in New Orleans, to join his band. In 1923 King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band made the first important set of recordings by a Hot Five and Hot Seven bands under Louis Armstrong also made recordings of special note. 

     Although Chicago's South Side was the main jazz center, some musicians in New York were also demanding attention in jazz circles. In 1923 Fletcher Henderson already had a ten-piece band that played jazz. During the early 1930's, the number of players grew to sixteen. Henderson's band was considered a leader in what some people have called the Big Band Era. By the 1930's, big dance bands were in the rage. Large numbers of people went to ballrooms to dance to jazz music played by big bands.  

     One of the most popular and also a very famous jazz band was the Duke Eilington band. Edward "Duke" Ellington was born in Washington, D.C., in 1899 and died in New York City in 1974. He studied the piano as a young boy and later began writing original musical compositions. The first of Ellington's European tours came in 1933. He soon received international fame for his talent as a band leader, composer and arranger. Ten years later, Ellington began giving annual concerts at Carnegic Hall in New York City. People began to listen to jazz in the same way, that they had always listened to classical music. 

According to the passage, which of the following Black bands was the first to make a significant set of jazz recordings?  

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34  

     The first jazz musicians played in New Orleans during the early 1900's. After 1917, many of the New Orleans musicians moved to the south side of Chicago, where they continued to play their style of jazz. Soon Chicago was the new-center for jazz.  

     Several outstanding musicians emerged as leading jazz artists in Chicago. Daniel Lotus “Satchmo" Armstrong, born in New Orleans in 1900, was one. Another leading musician was Joseph king Oliver, who is also credited with having discovered Armstrong, when they were both in New Orleans. While in Chicago, Oliver asked Armstrong, who was in New Orleans, to join his band. In 1923 King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band made the first important set of recordings by a Hot Five and Hot Seven bands under Louis Armstrong also made recordings of special note. 

     Although Chicago's South Side was the main jazz center, some musicians in New York were also demanding attention in jazz circles. In 1923 Fletcher Henderson already had a ten-piece band that played jazz. During the early 1930's, the number of players grew to sixteen. Henderson's band was considered a leader in what some people have called the Big Band Era. By the 1930's, big dance bands were in the rage. Large numbers of people went to ballrooms to dance to jazz music played by big bands.  

     One of the most popular and also a very famous jazz band was the Duke Eilington band. Edward "Duke" Ellington was born in Washington, D.C., in 1899 and died in New York City in 1974. He studied the piano as a young boy and later began writing original musical compositions. The first of Ellington's European tours came in 1933. He soon received international fame for his talent as a band leader, composer and arranger. Ten years later, Ellington began giving annual concerts at Carnegic Hall in New York City. People began to listen to jazz in the same way, that they had always listened to classical music. 

It can be inferred from the passage that Louis Armstrong went to Chicago for which of the following reasons?  

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 25 to 29  

      Crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles. Some species of other animals have become (25) ___________ but the crocodiles have not experienced such a fate. All 23 species of the crocodiles are still surviving. There are two types of crocodiles found in Australia, freshwater and estuarine. Their long jaws, protective armor, streamlined bodies and long tails make them very suitable for living in aquatic (26) ___________ like swamps and rivers. Crocodiles are cold blooded. Their body temperature changes (27) ___________ the temperature of the air, water and land of its surroundings. Freshwater crocodiles can be found at the rivers and swamps in some parts of Australia. They have narrow snout and reasonably straight jawline with even-sized teeth. Unlike the estuarine crocodiles, they are not 'man-eaters' and (28) ___________ mainly on insects, frogs, lizards, turtles, with bats, birds and small mammals. The estuarine crocodiles, (29) ___________, are found mainly in the warm climate of Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar as well as other some countries in Southeast Asia and Australia. They have broader snouts than freshwater crocodiles, with an uneven 'up and down' jawline and irregular-sized teeth. It is estimated that they can live for at least 70 to 100 years.  

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 25 to 29  

           Crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles. Some species of other animals have become (25) ___________ but the crocodiles have not experienced such a fate. All 23 species of the crocodiles are still surviving. There are two types of crocodiles found in Australia, freshwater and estuarine. Their long jaws, protective armor, streamlined bodies and long tails make them very suitable for living in aquatic (26) ___________ like swamps and rivers. Crocodiles are cold blooded. Their body temperature changes (27) ___________ the temperature of the air, water and land of its surroundings. Freshwater crocodiles can be found at the rivers and swamps in some parts of Australia. They have narrow snout and reasonably straight jawline with even-sized teeth. Unlike the estuarine crocodiles, they are not 'man-eaters' and (28) ___________ mainly on insects, frogs, lizards, turtles, with bats, birds and small mammals. The estuarine crocodiles, (29) ___________, are found mainly in the warm climate of Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar as well as other some countries in Southeast Asia and Australia. They have broader snouts than freshwater crocodiles, with an uneven 'up and down' jawline and irregular-sized teeth. It is estimated that they can live for at least 70 to 100 years

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 25 to 29  

           Crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles. Some species of other animals have become (25) ___________ but the crocodiles have not experienced such a fate. All 23 species of the crocodiles are still surviving. There are two types of crocodiles found in Australia, freshwater and estuarine. Their long jaws, protective armor, streamlined bodies and long tails make them very suitable for living in aquatic (26) ___________ like swamps and rivers. Crocodiles are cold blooded. Their body temperature changes (27) ___________ the temperature of the air, water and land of its surroundings. Freshwater crocodiles can be found at the rivers and swamps in some parts of Australia. They have narrow snout and reasonably straight jawline with even-sized teeth. Unlike the estuarine crocodiles, they are not 'man-eaters' and (28) ___________ mainly on insects, frogs, lizards, turtles, with bats, birds and small mammals. The estuarine crocodiles, (29) ___________, are found mainly in the warm climate of Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar as well as other some countries in Southeast Asia and Australia. They have broader snouts than freshwater crocodiles, with an uneven 'up and down' jawline and irregular-sized teeth. It is estimated that they can live for at least 70 to 100 years

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 25 to 29  

           Crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles. Some species of other animals have become (25) ___________ but the crocodiles have not experienced such a fate. All 23 species of the crocodiles are still surviving. There are two types of crocodiles found in Australia, freshwater and estuarine. Their long jaws, protective armor, streamlined bodies and long tails make them very suitable for living in aquatic (26) ___________ like swamps and rivers. Crocodiles are cold blooded. Their body temperature changes (27) ___________ the temperature of the air, water and land of its surroundings. Freshwater crocodiles can be found at the rivers and swamps in some parts of Australia. They have narrow snout and reasonably straight jawline with even-sized teeth. Unlike the estuarine crocodiles, they are not 'man-eaters' and (28) ___________ mainly on insects, frogs, lizards, turtles, with bats, birds and small mammals. The estuarine crocodiles, (29) ___________, are found mainly in the warm climate of Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar as well as other some countries in Southeast Asia and Australia. They have broader snouts than freshwater crocodiles, with an uneven 'up and down' jawline and irregular-sized teeth. It is estimated that they can live for at least 70 to 100 years

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 25 to 29  

           Crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles. Some species of other animals have become (25) ___________ but the crocodiles have not experienced such a fate. All 23 species of the crocodiles are still surviving. There are two types of crocodiles found in Australia, freshwater and estuarine. Their long jaws, protective armor, streamlined bodies and long tails make them very suitable for living in aquatic (26) ___________ like swamps and rivers. Crocodiles are cold blooded. Their body temperature changes (27) ___________ the temperature of the air, water and land of its surroundings. Freshwater crocodiles can be found at the rivers and swamps in some parts of Australia. They have narrow snout and reasonably straight jawline with even-sized teeth. Unlike the estuarine crocodiles, they are not 'man-eaters' and (28) ___________ mainly on insects, frogs, lizards, turtles, with bats, birds and small mammals. The estuarine crocodiles, (29) ___________, are found mainly in the warm climate of Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar as well as other some countries in Southeast Asia and Australia. They have broader snouts than freshwater crocodiles, with an uneven 'up and down' jawline and irregular-sized teeth. It is estimated that they can live for at least 70 to 100 years

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchangesa

Two students are talking in a new class.  

Student 1: "Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?”  

Student 2:" ___________” 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Bill is talking to his colleague.  

Bill: “___________, Jack?"  

Jack: “Fine! I have just got a promotion." 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions 

Doctors and nurses of this hospital have worked round the clock to help those injured in the recent earthquake

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions

Contrary to their expectations, there was widespread apathy among voters on that issue

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions

Did she get the better of you in the argument?  

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions

Students from that university have conducted a survey to find out the most effective study habit

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

Although our opinions on many things ___________, we still maintain a good relationship with each other

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

Do you think this dress is too young-looking for me? - I don't want to look like___________ 

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

Mr. Pitt did a/an___________job on his presentation about recycling, inspiring those present to start recycling programs

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

One of the___________ for being a lifeguard is knowing emergency first aid for someone having a heart attack

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

Marianne seemed to___________ offence at my comments on her work. 

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

British Leyland is aiming to ___________its share of UK car sales to 25% over the next two years

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

Eager to be able to discuss my work___________ in French, I hired a tutor to help polish my language skills

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

The pointless war between the two countries left thousands of people dead and seriously ___________ 

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

___________the ancient place is still popular with modern tourists. 

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

We need to find a compromise that is agreeable___________both sides of the party

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

John has worked very late at night these days, ___________he is physically exhausted

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

More and more investors are pouring___________money into food and beverage start-ups

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

If you haven't been careless, you___________ 

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

By the end of next month, we___________our project

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three tin the pronunciation in each of the following questions

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three tin the pronunciation in each of the following questions