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5. The figures in the chart represent the _____ in 2017.
1. data posted by ANN
2. number of travelers to Asia
3. list of visitors around the world
4. most visited countries in Southeast Asia
5. ten top popular countries in Southeast Asia

Direction: Read a comic strip and choose the BEST alternative to answer the question.

6. The weather forecast says that _____. (ONET’64)
1. the weather is clear in the morning
2. only a 30 percent chance of rain will cover the area
3. there will be heavy rain at the golf course
4. there is a 70 percent chance of rain in the afternoon
5. heavy rain in the afternoon is not expected

7. When the woman says, “That’s a shame, dear”, she ____. (ONET’64)
1. feels ashamed that her husband will go golfing
2. assumes that her husband will not be able to go golfing
3. is sorry that her husband wants to play golf in the afternoon
4. is disappointed that she cannot go golfing with him
5. worries that her husband will not come back before rain

8. The third picture shows that ____. (ONET’64)
1. the wife wonders if it will rain in the afternoon
2. the wife is afraid that her husband will get hurt
3. the husband is displeased with his wife’s warning
4. the husband does not believe what his wife says
5. the husband is not worried about the weather forecast

9. In the third picture, the husband probably means he _____. (ONET’64)
1. loves playing golf very much
2. does not know how to play golf
3. can eat breakfast at the golf course
4. has a place to shelter from the rain
5. is sure that he will not get wet while playing golf

10. It can be inferred from the comic that _____. (ONET’64)
1. some people take weather forecasts for granted
2. some people take weather forecasts seriously
3. nobody listens to weather forecasts
4. the weather forecast is important for indoor activities
5. the weather forecast is not always reliable

PASSAGE READING

Level 1 – GAT 63 |

Eskimos came to North America from Siberia. So how did they cross the Pacific
Ocean? More than 10,000 years ago, there was a land bridge connecting Siberia and
Alaska. We cannot see the area today because when the Ice Age ended, ice mountains
melted causing ocean water to rise and cover the bridge.

In the past, Eskimos caught fish and hunted seals for food. Because seal skins
were sturdy, Eskimos used them for covering the freezing floors. At times, hunting
parties would go inland to hunt caribou, large north American reindeer. Their skins
were warmer, and much lighter compared to seal skins, so they were used for clothing
and making tents.

Eskimos lived in tents during summer, but in the winter, they lived in igloos.
Igloos were made from blocks of hard-packed snow. The blocks were three feet long,
one-and-a-half feet wide, and five inches in height. The blocks were piled up and
fitted together. But they were not piled up straight, rather they were set in spiral
form. The spiral became smaller toward the top. In this way, a dome was formed. To
let some light in, Eskimos set a thin slab of ice into a wall. Igloos stood through the
winter because the temperature was very low. Eskimos live in one of the coldest and
harshest regions in the world.

1. The land bridge between Siberia and Alaska _____.
1. melted down after the Ice Age
2. was flooded by water from melted ice
3. was created by the nature after the Ice Age
4. was made by the Eskimos as a path to Alaska
5. disappeared because of a quake after the Ice Age

2. Igloos were made by _____.

1. fitting snow blocks together
2. piling thin slabs of ice
3. building the blocks straight up
4. forming blocks that were five feet long
5. shaping a large block of ice to form a dome

3. Based on the passage, the Eskimos _____.

1. moved to North America because ice mountains were melting
2. hunted seals for food, clothing, and sports
3. wore seal skins when hunting because they were light
4. made their homes from blocks of snow in the summer
5. survived the harsh cold by adapting to the environment

4. The passage is generally about _____. 2. hunting in winter
4. Eskimo life
1. igloos
3. the land bridge
5. the Ice Age

5. It can be concluded from the passage that _____.

1. Eskimos disliked living in Alaska
2. Eskimos were hardy and strong people
3. Alaska is very dangerous and nobody lives there
4. some Eskimos lived in tents while others lived in igloos
5. the winters in Alaska were too tough for humans to survive

Level 2 – GAT 62 |
A couple of years ago, my husband and I moved into our new house. My

husband was proud of the house while I was super excited because I had always
wanted to live in a house with a big garden. But, life is never easy. On the first night,
while I was sleeping in my new bed, I was woken abruptly. The cause was the sound
of our doorbell ringing. It was 2 a.m. I went downstairs and opened the door, but
there was no one there. I was very angry. Whoever rang the doorbell woke me up for

nothing! It happened again the next night. There was no one! This time I felt a chill
running down my spine. On the third night, I could barely sleep. It was as if I was
expecting the doorbell to ring. And it didn’t disappoint me. The doorbell rang again at
exactly 2 a.m. I was really scared, so I woke up my husband and told him to go check.
He jumped up, grabbed one of his golf clubs, then rushed to door and opened it. I
watched him call out to me, “Babe?”, I answered shakily, “yes?” He stood in the
doorway and said, “We don’t have a doorbell.”

1. The wife was excited because _____.
1. she was moving in with her husband
2. her husband bought her a house
3. she and her husband were just married
4. her new house had a big garden
5. she bought herself a new bed

2. On the first night, the wife was angry possibly because _____.
1. she could not sleep at all
2. she thought she was tricked
3. her husband was not home
4. she hated walking downstairs
5. someone was trying to get into her house

3. The phrase “a chill running down my spine” means ______.

1. ill 2. relaxed

3. tired 4. awake

5. scared

4. It can be inferred from the passage that the husband ______.
1. was unhappy with the house
2. did not hear the doorbell sound
3. was tired after the hand day work
4. designed the new house
5. had forgotten to install a doorbell

5. Which can be the best title of the passage?
1. Lovely Couple
2. Nasty Experience
3. Secret Door
4. Silent House
5. Mysterious Sound

Level 3 – 9 SUBJ 61 |
It's that time of the year when couples show their love for each other by

sending cards, flowers and chocolates. But Valentine’s Day is not only about public
displays of affection: in recent years it has also become big business. In the UK alone,
more than 20 million pounds is spent on flowers, whilst in the United States over 1
billion dollars is forked out on chocolates.

Although Valentine’s Day has become a global industry with more than 80
million roses sold worldwide, the origins of the day are unclear and hidden in the
mists of time. Nobody knows exactly who St. Valentine was, although some historians
suggest he was a Roman martyred in the third century AD by a Roman Emperor. It is
said that the first recorded Valentine's card was sent by the imprisoned Duke of
Orleans in 1415. It is believed that he sought solace from his confinement by writing
love poems to his wife.

Valentine’s Day, or its equivalent, is now celebrated in many countries around
the world. However, the traditions often differ from place to place. In Japan, for
example, it is customary for the woman to send chocolates to the man, whilst in Korea
April 14th known as ‘Black Day’ and is when the unfortunate men who received
nothing on Valentine’s Day gather to eat noodles and commiserate with each other.
Technological developments have also played their part in keeping Valentine’s Day
relevant in the 21st century. Valentine’s e-cards have been all the rage in recent
years. However, internet security experts urge web users to be wary as malicious
hackers could use e-cards to spread viruses and spyware.

1. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

1. The very first Valentine's card was sent over 500 years ago.
2. Sending flowers is the only way to show affection on Valentine's Day.
3. The most important aspect of Valentine's Day is that it is a big same way.
4. Many people around the world celebrate Valentine's Day in the same way.
5. It is believed that a Roman Emperor is the first person who sent Valentine's
card.

2. What does the passage say about the origins of Valentine's Day?
1. They are widely known.
2. They remained a mystery.
3. They have been scientifically proven.
4. They are based in Christianity.
5. They are historically recorded.

3. Why do some Korean men eat noodles together on Black Day?
1. To express their friendship
2. To show sympathy for one another
3. To display affection to their partners
4. To celebrate their freedom
5. To get together with other singles

4. What can replace the phrase 'all the rage' (line 19)?
1. Lucky
2. Annoying
3. Challenging
4. Convenient
5. Popular

5. What is discussed in paragraph 4?
1. The development of e-cards
2. The reaction against e-cards
3. The advantages of sending e-cards
4. The danger of sending e-cards
5. The way to protect against viruses and spyware

Level 4 – GAT 61 |
Soothing acoustic music drifted through the clinical, high-tech ward. As the

professional musician brought the gentle sounds of her African harp to patients’
bedsides, I witnessed the warming responses of relatives, staff and patients
themselves. This was the most privileged and rewarding day I had experienced in
more than 25 years of voluntary work.

This was the first time live music had been played in the intensive care unit
(ICU) of Manchester Royal Infirmary. I had volunteered with the charity ‘Music in
Hospitals’ for seven years. After my own experience of ICU, I was sure that the
therapeutic benefits of live performance could be brought not only to patients on
general wards, but to those who were critically ill.

The musicians are trained to enter a ward or care home with empathy and
flexibility and adjust their music to the setting. Care staff are able to continue with
their duties as the musicians play, often reporting that they, too, have benefited from
the relaxing and calming mood the music offers.

I spoke to relatives afterwards. Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
Far from feeling it inappropriate to have had a music performance in an environment
where their relatives were gravely ill, they thought it had been a welcome and
heartening respite.

More hospitals are now interested in the ICU-Hear Project. I've been able to
contribute to making a difference to people’s lives. Through trying to help others, I've
also helped myself.

1. The word ‘empathy’ (line 11) means ______.

1. patience 2. understanding

3. pity 4. temper

5. knowledge

2. The pronoun ‘they’ (line 13) refers to ______.

1. patients 2. relatives

3. musicians 4. volunteers

5. ICU care staff

3. In the author's opinion, live music performance _______.
1. should not be limited to patients in general wards
2. sometimes interferes with the work of doctors and nurses
3. should be banned in intensive care units
4. should only be performed by trained musicians
5. is unfairly opposed by relatives of seriously ill patients

4. According to the passage, the ICU-Hear Project _______.
1. brings live musical performance to patients in intensive care units
2. was created by a group of volunteers at Manchester Royal Infirmary
3. is internationally accepted and supported
4. consists of both professional musicians and medical staff
5. aims to introduce a new hospital management system

5. Which statement best expresses the overall idea of the passage?
1. Being a volunteer musician can change people's lives.
2. Music can improve the environment of every hospital.
3. Volunteer musicians should be employed in all hospital departments.
4. Live music performance is beneficial to both patients and others in ICU.
5. Hospitals should allow patients in ICU to play musical instruments.

Level 5 – GAT 64 |
The Diners Club Card, which debuted in 1950, was inspired a year earlier when

a customer named Frank McNamara forgot his wallet while attending a business
dinner at New York’s Major’s Cabin Grill. Months later, McNamara and his partner
returned to the restaurant with a small cardboard card and a proposal that resulted
in the Diners Club Card. Used mainly for travel and entertainment, the Diners Club

Card claims the title of the first credit card in widespread use. By 1951, the Diners
Club had 20,000 cardholders.

The American Express card, which launched in 1958, __________. Formed in
1850 as a competitor to the U.S. Postal Service, American Express had introduced
money orders in 1882, invented traveler’s checks in 1891, and contemplated a travel
charge card as early as 1946, before the Diners Club beat it to the punch. American
Express would soon claim several milestones of its own by expanding its reach to
other countries and introducing the first plastic card in 1959.

1. The word “debuted” can be replaced by __________.
1. extended
2. devalued
3. separated
4. distributed
5. appeared

2. What incident led to the creation of the Diners Club Card?
1. Someone did not pay back some money to his partner.
2. A dinner at a restaurant in New York was very expensive
3. Someone did not have any money to pay a bill at a restaurant.
4. Dining at Major’s Cabin Grill was popular among business partners.
5. The dinner at a restaurant was so good that customers kept returning.

3. The best phrase to complete the blank is __________.
1. includes a partner
2. uses the same material
3. represents another crisis
4. has a different history
5. involves another customer

4. The phrase “beat it to the punch” means __________.
1. clearly won a competition
2. hurt someone by using force
3. attacked someone in the face
4. was physically stronger than someone else
5. achieved something before someone else

5. Which is TRUE, based on the passage?
1. Credit cards were originally made of cardboard.
2. The old name of American Express was the U.S. Postal Office.
3. Cardboard was replaced by plastic because of its limited supply.
4. Traveler’s checks were more popular than money orders.
5. Major’s Cabin Grill only accepted payment using the Diners Club Card.

Level 6 – GAT 64 |
In English, the word “salad” first appeared in the 14th century. Vegetables were

seasoned with brine (a solution of salt in water) during Roman times. The phrase
“salad days”, meaning a “time of youthful inexperience”, was first recorded by
Shakespeare in 1606, while the use of salad bar, referring to a buffet-style serving of
salad ingredients, first appeared in American English in the 1960s.

In his 1699 book, John Evelyn attempted with little success to encourage his
fellow Britons to eat fresh salad greens. Mary, Queen of Scots, ate boiled celery root
over greens covered with creamy mustard dressing, and slices of hard-boiled eggs.

Oil used on salads can be found in the mid-17th-century colony of New
Netherland (later called New York, New Jersey and Delaware). In a 1665 letter to the
Director of New Netherland from the Island of Curaçao: “I request most amicably that
your honor be pleased to send me seed of every sort, such as cabbage, carrots,
lettuce, parsley, etc. for none can be acquired here and I know that your honor has
plenty...".

Salads may be sold in supermarkets, at restaurants and at fast food chains.
Salad restaurants earned more than $300 million in 2014. At-home salad consumption
has risen since 2010, but is moving away from freshly-chopped lettuce and toward
bagged greens and salad kits, with bag sales expected to reach $7 billion per year by
2022.

1. What does the bold part about John Evelyn mean?
1. Unlike his friends, he did not try hard to eat fresh salad greens.
2. He tried, but generally failed to persuade others to eat fresh salad greens.
3. His friends wanted to follow what John Evelyn did but they gave up.
4. He, with little effort, followed his friends in eating fresh salad greens.
5. He finally managed to convince his friends to try fresh salad greens.

2. The purpose of the 1665 letter was to ______.
1. ask for some vegetable seeds
2. send vegetables of green color
3. inquire for more information about vegetable roots
4. express gratitude for the seeds received
5. highlight the friendship in growing greens

3. The phrase “your honor” in the letter refers to ______.

1. Governor of New Jersey 2. Director of New Netherland

3. Governor of New York 4. King of the Island of Curaçao

5. Governor of Delaware

4. Which one has the longest history? 2. Salad restaurant
1. Salad bar 4. Salad kits
3. Salad day
5. Salad oil

5. Which statement is TRUE?

1. Vegetables were not tasty in the 16th century.
2. Salad was very popular in Scotland.

3. Salt was associated with salad during the Roman times.
4. In the mid-17th-century, letter writing was the only means of

communication.

5. Salad kits consumption outnumbers bagged greens.

Level 7 – GAT 64 |
The earliest recorded face mask-like objects in history are from the 6th century

BC. Some images of people wearing cloth over their mouths were found on the doors
of Persian tombs. In China, a kind of scarf woven with silk and gold threads from the
Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) is believed to be the earliest item in China that is similar
to today’s face mask.

According to The Travels of Marco Polo written by an Italian who once traveled
in China during the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), servants serving the emperor during
meals needed to wear silk scarves to cover their mouths and noses. It was believed
that the silk scarves would keep the servants’ breath from impacting the smell and
taste of the food.

In the 14th century, the Black Death spread to Europe, greatly promoting the
emergence of functional face mask-like objects to offer at least some protection. In
the 16th century, a French doctor invented the beak mask, installing glass in the eye
sockets to ensure visibility. Scented spices or medicines including mint leaves were
placed in the beak section to filter out disease. That same century, Leonardo da Vinci
proposed soaking cloth in water and placing it on his face in order to filter out toxic
chemicals coming from people’s respiratory systems. This effective method is still
widely used in fire escape guides today.

1. In the first paragraph, which statement is TRUE?
1. The origins of face masks date back around 1,500 years.
2. Persian tombs depicting face masks were found in China.
3. Silk scarves were similar to current face masks in material.

4. People left their face masks on the doors of Persian Tombs.
5. Gold threads from the Yuan Dynasty were of the best quality.

2. The function of silk scarves in the Yuan Dynasty was to _______.
1. cover the servants’ mouths and noses from being seen in public
2. hide the identity of the emperor as required by tradition
3. hold the servants’ breath while serving food
4. assure that the emperor was the first one who could smell the food
5. maintain the smell and flavor of the food

3. The Black Death was a(n) _________. 2. disease
1. army 4. organization
3. treatment
5. new invention

4. The phrase “This effective method” refers to _________.

1. cleaning respiratory systems 2. filtering out chemicals

3. proposing new painting techniques 4. practicing fire drills

5. using a soaked cloth as a filter

5. The purpose of this passage is to _______. 2. surprise
1. entertain 4. inform
3. upset
5. persuade

Level 8 – 9 SUBJ 61 |
(1) Passenger planes could be flown without a pilot in the next decade according to a
new study.

(2) The research was conducted by investment bank UBS, which found that new
technology is being developed that would make remotely flying an aircraft feasible in
the near future.

(3) Pilotless planes could be a boon for airlines as it would save them £27 billion and
slash fares for passengers, who could see prices drop by over 10 per cent. The report
said: “The average percentage of total cost and average benefit that could be passed
onto passengers in price reduction for the US airlines is 11 per cent.” Savings on
European flights would be less at an average of 4 per cent.

(4) The biggest savings will come from reducing the cost of employing pilots. UBS
estimated that pilots cost the industry £24 billion a year. The study predicts flights
will be safer as the potential for pilot error will be removed.

(5) Air passengers, however, seem nervous about travelling in a remote-controlled
plane. More than half of the 8,000 people surveyed by UBS (54 per cent) said they
would refuse to fly in a plane with no pilot, even if the flight cost less.

(6) Respondents between 18 and 34 and those who had a university degree were more
willing to fly without a pilot. The report said: “This bodes well for the technology as
the population ages.”

(7) UBS suggested that initially the traditional two pilot set-up will be reduced to one
on board pilot and one pilot on the ground. Commercial jets already use computers
for many functions including take-off, cruise and landing.

(8) However, not everyone is so convinced by these technological developments. Steve
Landells, BALPA flight safety specialist and former pilot, said: “We have concerns that
in the excitement of this futuristic idea, some may be forgetting the reality of pilotless
air travel. Computers can fail, and often do, and someone is still going to be needed
to work that computer. Most of us own some sort of electronic device that can do
amazing things – however, a human is still required to operate it.”

1. What would be the best headline for this article?
1. Cheaper Airfares for Pilotless Planes
2. Passengers Dissatisfied with Pilotless Planes
3. Billions of Pounds Saved Using Pilotless Planes

4. UBS’s Research on Safety of Remote-Controlled Aircraft
5. Remote Controlled Aircraft Coming But Not Everyone Approves

2. What are paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly about?

1. Passengers’ safety 2. The aviation industry

3. Aircraft manufacturers 4. Benefits of pilotless planes

5. The cost of employing pilots

3. How does Steve Landells feel about the pilotless flight?

1. Worried 2. Bored

3. Satisfied 4. Responsible

5. Indifferent

4. According to paragraph 6, what do the survey results indicate?
1. All air passengers are worried about safety.
2. The pilotless planes will continue to improve.
3. Different groups accept this technology equally.
4. Younger people are more accepting of this innovation.
5. Education background has nothing to do with technology acceptance.

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of remote-controlled
aircraft?

1. Improved safety
2. Price reduction for flyers
3. Cost reduction for employing pilots
4. Accommodation for more passengers
5. Profit opportunities for the aviation industry

Level 9 – 9 SUBJ 61 |

A team of communication professors from Brigham Young University revealed
that people using the social media platform Facebook can be classified into four
different categories depending on their posts and use of additional Facebook features.

Their findings, described in a paper published in the International Journal of
Virtual Communities and Social Networking, basically answer why an average of 128
billion people check on their Facebook every day, with the majority of users spending
about 35 minutes daily on the platform.

“What is it about this social-media platform that has taken over the world?”
asked lead author Tom Robinson, in a statement. “Why are people so willing to put
their lives on display? Nobody has ever really asked the question, “Why you like this?”

To identify different kinds of Facebook users, the researchers compiled a list
of 48 statements that identify potential reasons why people use Facebook. They then
recruited study subjects and asked them to reflect their personal connection to the
statements, rating each on a scale from “most like me” to “least like me”. To get a
better understanding of their ratings and rankings, the researchers interviewed each
subject.

Based on the responses, the researchers identified four categories of Facebook
users: relationship builders, town criers, selfies and window shoppers. Relationship
builders and selfies tend to post pictures, videos and text updates on their Facebook.
While relationship builders post and use additional Facebook features primarily to
further strengthen the relationships they have beyond the virtual world, selfies are
more focused on getting more attention, likes and comments.

On the other hand, town criers and window shoppers both feel a sense of social
obligation to be on Facebook and mostly unconcerned in posting stories or other
information about themselves. Town criers tend to post out information, sharing news
stories and posting events. On the other hand, window shoppers were more likely to
be onlookers that prefer watching what other people do.
The researchers noted that Facebook users may see themselves in more than one of
the categories. For example, many people have the tendency to identify themselves
as both selfies and relationship builders. However, users can identify more with one
category than the others.

1. In which section of a magazine would you most likely find this article?

1. Biology 2. Environment

3. Technology 4. Travel

5. Medicine

2. Which of the following was NOT included in the data collection process?

1. Using a rating-scale 2. Interviewing the subjects

3. Selecting research subjects 4. Analyzing experts’ opinions

5. Collecting statements giving reasons for using Facebook

3. Teresa always uploads her vacation pictures to Facebook. She is mainly hoping to

get “Like” comments. What kind of Facebook user is she?

1. Selfie 2. Town crier

3. Window shopper 4. Relationship builder

5. Both town crier and relationship builder

4. What do town criers normally do on Facebook?

1. Post vacation photos 2. Share current events

3. Read other people’s stories 4. Share their own experiences

5. Provide positive feedback to others

5. What is the main purpose of this research?
1. To analyze people’s behaviors
2. To investigate use of social media
3. To differentiate types of Facebook users
4. To study how people use various Facebook features
5. To study how much time people spend on Facebook

6. What is the organization pattern of this article?

1. Classification 2. Cause and effect

3. Steps in a process 4. Chronological order

5. Problem and solution

7. What is an observation made by the researcher in the last paragraph?
1. Almost all people are selfies.
2. Many people like to read other people’s stories.
3. Some people can be categorized as being all types of Facebook users.
4. It is difficult for Facebook users to classify themselves into one category.
5. Users generally identify themselves as one particular kind of Facebook user.



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________ Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete the passage.

Since entering a new era with technology and social
media dominating our lives, new professions ___1___. For some
people, the word “YouTuber” might sound unfamiliar. ___2___,
this profession has become a huge trend among the young
generation who has grown up surrounded by smartphones and
computers. ___3___ a report published by the Digital Mobile
Radio Association, there are 1.5 billion logged-in monthly users
on YouTube. In addition, about 576,000 hours’ worth of videos
___4___ every day. Most importantly, 1,500 YouTube channels
have more than 1 million subscribers. From these statistics, we
can understand that YouTube has become a channel ___5___
almost every day and it might be treated as a replacement for
television for the Millennials and Gen X.

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3. Thanks to 4. With respect to
5. According to
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4. 1. upload 4. had been uploading
3. have uploaded
5. will be uploading 2. where to visit
4. where do people visit
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3. that people visit
5. that people visiting

Wind power is an alternative energy source which ___6___ for many years in
countries like Holland and Denmark. At the moment there are only around sixty wind
farms in Britain both on land and offshore. ___7___ it is one of the windiest countries
in Europe, Britain has been slow to take advantage of wind power.

6. 1. had been using 2. has been used
3. will be using 4. is using
5. used
2. Because
7. 1. Although 4. Despite
3. Instead
5. Besides

We ___8___ that, following our strongest quarter in over three years, we were
ranked as the number-two sugar distributor in the region in the June 1 edition of
Sugar Industry Times. We are extremely grateful to all our employees, ___9___ helped
make this possible through their hard work and dedication.

To celebrate this achievement, we would like to recognize employees with a
bonus to be added to their July 15 paycheck. The managers at each location should
inform staff at the next meeting on July 1. Thank you for ___10___ our goals.

8. 1. are pleasing with announcing 2. are pleased to announce
3. please to be announced 4. would be pleased announcing
5. pleased with being announced
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9. 1. who 4. whose
3. whom
5. that 2. helping us achieving
4. help us achieving
10. 1. helping us achieve
3. helping us achieved
5. help us to achieve

The Internet can be a wonderful resource for kids. They can use it ___11___
school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games.
Kids who are ___12___ to swipe a screen can have access to the world.

But that access can also pose hazards. ___13___, an 8-year-old might do an
online search for "Lego." But with just one missed keystroke, the word "Legs" is
entered instead, and the child ___14___ to websites with a focus on legs - some of
which may contain pornographic material.

That is why it is important to be aware of what your kids see and hear on the
Internet, ___15___, and what they share about themselves online.

11. 1. research 2. researched
3. researching 4. to research
5. for research
2. too old
12. 1. old enough 4. very old
3. so old
5. as old as 2. However
4. In addition
13. 1. Therefore
3. That is
5. For example

14. 1. directs 2. is directing
3. may direct 4. may be directed
5. who is directed
2. who they meet people
15. 1. they meet people 4. who do they meet
3. who are they meeting
5. who they meet

In Chinese medicine, food ___16___ as cooling (yin) or heaty (yang). Also, a
human body can be said to be cold or hot. Most westerners find this concept difficult
to understand because when their bodies feel hot, they cool down ___17___ a cold
drink. When the body is cold, one becomes inactive and tired. Just think about
___18___ to the cold winter. All you want to do is ___19___ indoors and sit by the
heater. Similarly, when the body is hot, you feel thirsty. The Chinese believe in
balancing yin and yang energy in the body to avoid sicknesses. So when the body is
cold, one should have hot foods like ginger, coffee, and mangoes. ___20___, when
the body is hot, eat some cooling foods such as watermelons, bananas, and yoghurt.

16. 1. can categorize 2. categorizes
3. can be categorizing 4. categorized
5. can be categorized
2. having
17. 1. have 4. by having
3. to have
5. with having 2. how does your body react
4. your body reacts
18. 1. how your body reacts
3. how to react to your body 2. stayed
5. your body is reacting 4. to stay

19. 1. staying
3. stay
5. stays

20. 1. Then 2. Therefore
3. Furthermore 4. Otherwise
5. On the other hand

Situation: You assume two roles. First, you are “Just a friend”, writing a letter
asking advice from “Dr. Tracy”, a newspaper advice columnist. Then,
you play the role of “Dr. Tracy” giving advice to “Just a friend”.

Dear Dr. Tracy,
I’ve got a real tough decision to make. I have a friend named Brenda, who moved
away about two years ago. She was just an “activity partner.” We enjoyed each other’s
company doing outdoor activities together. We had a great friendship but ___21___.
About six months ago, she invited me to go to island with her to go scuba diving,
parasailing, hiking, and mountain biking for a week. ___22___ so I got tickets in
advance.

Since then... totally ___23___ my surprise, I met this wonderful girl—Jennifer. She is
the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. ___24___ her for three weeks. I
really need some advice. I don’t know if I should cancel this trip with Brenda or if I
should still go. I just don’t want Jennifer to think that I’m interested in some other
girl. I would cancel this whole trip for Jennifer because she ___25___ a lot to me.
Please help!

Just a friend
Dear Just a Friend,
Even if the woman is just a friend, you should still keep your commitment you made
to her. Friends are often more important than lovers, ___26___ if you’ve just met the
new woman. After all, the relationship with Jennifer could be over in a month and
___27___ for a long time. ___28___, it just isn’t right to break a date with someone
because someone you like better comes along. Living with ___29___ means keeping
your commitments even if you get a better offer.

Explain to Jennifer exactly what you’re doing. Tell her Brenda is a friend, not a lover,
and that you are ___30___ because you agreed to go and already have the tickets.
If Jennifer has any sense, she'll appreciate that you are a man of principle.

21. 1. it wasn’t relations 2. there was no relationship

3. no relationship there was 4. we were not in relationship

5. we were not related to each other

22. 1. Really excited to go 2. I, really excited to go
3. I'm really exciting to go 4. Really exciting about going
5. I was really excited about going

23. 1. at 2. in 3. upon 4. with 5. to

24. 1. I only know 2. I’ll only know
3. I’ve only known 4. I’m only knowing
5. I had only known

25. 1. means 2. favors
3. deserves 4. lends
5. donates

26. 1. regularly 2. especially
3. essentially 4. luckily
5. incidentally

27. 1. you are Brenda’s friend 2. with Brenda as a friend
3. you with Brenda are friends 4. having been friends with Brenda
5. you’ve been friends with Brenda

28. 1. Otherwise 2. Nevertheless
3. Besides 4. Conversely
5. On the contrary

29. 1. luxury 2. profit
3. security 4. integrity
5. viewpoint

30. 1. obligated 2. enlightened
3. encouraged 4. pressed
5. interrupted



PARAGRAPH ORGANIZATION

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KEEP IN mind

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แรกให้เจอ ..................................................................................
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key words ..................................................................................

connection Firstly, Initially, To begin with, The first …
Finally, Eventually, In conclusion, In short, As shown,
As you can see, As shown, The last one
Another …, Apart from …, Also, …

Ramadan is a significant month for more than one billion
Muslims throughout the world. During this month,
Muslims fast between the hours of sunrise and sunset.
Fasting means not eating or drinking, but for Muslims, the
fast is more than just a physical responsibility.

Directions: Choose the correct answers that show the logical sequences.

Practice 1

___ I was a little bit scared coming to school because I would be with all the older
kids.
_1_ I remember my first day at the middle school.
___ This means I wouldn’t be in class with my best friend.
___ As it turned out, everything was fine, and I made new friends in my classes.
_4_ While I was scared, I was also excited because I would get to be in the band and
meet new people.

Practice 2
___ Ethos is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience that he/she is a credible
source.
___ There are three basic tools of persuasion: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.
___ The last one, Logos, is the use of facts, information, statistics, or other evidence
to make your argument more convincing.
___ Pathos is a speaker’s way of connecting with an audience’s emotions.
_1_ Persuasion is the art of convincing someone to agree with your point of view.

Practice 3
___ In the U.S., however, men and women exchange gifts with each other.
___ People in the United States and Japan celebrate Valentine’s Day differently.
___ Another difference is that in the U.S., Valentine’s Day is celebrated not just by
lovers but friends, as well.
___ In Japan, though, only romantic couples celebrate the holiday.
___ One of the biggest differences is that, in Japan, only girls and women give gifts
to boys and men.

1. A. One important reason is to reduce pollutants and greenhouse gases that are
released into the atmosphere.
B. Most importantly, they help to preserve many of the natural resources that
we currently use as energy sources.
C. Another is that using alternative energy sources help reduce harmful by-
products of energy production.
D. There are many reasons to use alternative energy sources.
E. Alternative energy is any energy source that does not use fossil fuels.

1. E – A – B – D – C
2. A – E – B – C – D
3. D – A – E – C – B
4. E – D – A – C – B
5. D – E – A – C – D

2. A. A single fruit fly can lay up to 500 eggs on the surface of a piece of fruit.
B. Within eight days, the fruit flies that hatch from these eggs are full adults
that can then lay their own eggs.
C. Fruit flies are tiny insects that are attracted to ripe or rotting fruits and
vegetables.
D. The flies not only eat the fruit; they also lay their eggs there.
E. As you can see, what might start out as a small fruit fly problem can become
very large very quickly

1. E – D – C – B – A 2. A – B – C – D – E
3. C – A – B – D – E 4. C – D – A – B – E
5. D – A – B – E – C

3. A. Clearly, smoking is then a dangerous habit and should be avoided.
B. The link between cancer and smoking is well known.
C. Smokers also have a greater risk of heart disease later in life.
D. Furthermore, there is a substantial research that even passive smoking can
have long term effect on health.
E. Smoking is linked to other lung diseases as well like emphysema and
bronchitis.

1. A – B – C – E – D 2. B – E – C – D – A
3. C – D – A – B – E 4. B – D – A – C – E
5. C – B – E – D – A

4. A. Such friends can share bad or good life events.
B. In short, good and balanced human interaction is very necessary for the
survival of everyone.
C. In fact, none of us has a complete and satisfying life if we lack faithful
friends.
D. These happy moments and unbearable events of life make us who we are.
E. Friendship is the most valuable relationship in the life of a person.

1. A – B – C – E – D 2. E – D – C – B – A
3. E – B – D – A – C 4. A – B – D – E – C
5. E – C – A – D – B

5. A. I was an only child, so there was no one else to play with.
B. I’d crawl through the day and pray each night that the rain would not be
there the next day.
C. It was those days that I would resign myself to whatever was on television.
D. My father worked from home, but he could not play with me since he was
technically at work.
E. On rainy summer days, I had nothing fun to do and could only sit inside the
house, staring out at the rain.

1. C – D – B – E – A
2. E – A – D – C – B
3. B – A – D – E – C
4. C – D – E – A – B
5. E – D – C – B – A

6. A. On her grandson’s christening day, there was a lost moment, a blank spot
that Carole can’t account for.
B. It was like preparing for a surgery.
C. Then wake up before reaching one, only to find that hours, and sometimes
even days, have gone by
D. You have to count backward from ten with an oxygen mask over your face.
E. She was there one second, then she wasn't.

1. A – E – B – C – D
2. E – A – B – C – D
3. B – D – A – C – E
4. A – B – E – D – C
5. B – A – E – C – D

7. A. He also invented phrases like “break the ice”, “all our yesterdays”, “faint-
hearted” and “love is blind”. Can you guess what they mean?
B. Shakespeare’s creativity with language meant he contributed hundreds of
new words and phrases that are still used today.
C. For example, the words ‘gossip’, ‘fashionable’ and ‘lonely’ were all first
used by Shakespeare.
D. April 23 was chosen to be English Language Day because it is thought to
be Shakespeare’s birthday, and the anniversary of his death.
E. As well as being the English language’s most famous playwright,
Shakespeare also had a huge impact on modern-day English.

1. B – D – C – E – A
2. D – E – B – C – A
3. D – E – C – B – A
4. A – C – D – E – B
5. D – C – E – B – A

8. A. However, our data often travels further than we realize, and can be used in
ways that we did not intend.
B. That’s why certain news scandals about data breaches have recently made
people much more aware of the potential dangers of sharing information
online.
C. Many of us post our birthday, our photographs and even our opinions
online or on social media.
D. Some of the time our personal data is shared online with our consent. E.
When we post these things, we know that this information may be publicly
accessible.

1. D – C – E – A – B
2. C – B - D – E – A
3. C – E – A – D – B
4. D – B – C – A – E
5. C – D – E – B – A

PARAGRAPH WRITING

• A paragraph is a group of about 6-12 sentences about _____ topic. Every sentence in a
strong paragraph is about the same topic. All of the sentences explain the writer's
_________ about that topic.

• A paragraph can give information, tell an opinion, explain something, or even tell a short
story. The sentences are arranged logically, so the reader can easily understand what the
writer wants to say.

• The topic sentence must not be a simple fact or detail.
Þ Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the earth’s
atmosphere. (Fact, not topic sentence)

• The idea or opinion must not be too general or too specific.
Þ Global warming is bad. (Too general)
Þ The main reason that causes global warming is human activities. (Too specific)

• The topic sentence usually appears as the first or second sentence of a paragraph. Here it
is the second sentence.
Þ Chile and Brazil are two important countries in South America. Although they are
near each other, they are very different in geography, population, and language.

• The topic sentence implies the purpose of the paragraph: to explain, narrate, compare,
describe, explain causes or effects, demonstrate, argue, or provide the steps in a process.
Þ My sister’s personality is completely different from mine. (Shows comparison)
Þ Global warming has several negative effects that harm our planet. (Tells cause and
effect)

Select the sentence that is most likely to be the topic sentence of each group.

The waiters are friendly.
The food is delicious.
The atmosphere is pleasant.
The COVID-19 restaurant is a great place to eat out.

My suitcase did not arrive at the airport with me.
I had a terrible flight on Act Airline last winter.
The food was disgusting.
The sound for the in-flight movie had a lot of static.

Spanish is a relatively easy language for an English-speaker to learn.
The sound of the letters is always the same.
Many Spanish words are similar to English words.
It is easy to find people with whom one can practice Spanish.

There are many reasons why online learning becomes popular for many students.
Students can study wherever and whenever they prefer.
Students can participate in discussion boards or chat sessions.
Many online programs are less expensive than traditional classes.

_________. Usually college students live on their own, in the dormitory or in an
apartment. This means they are free to come and go as they like. Their parents can’t tell
them when to get up, when to go to school, and when to come home. It also means that they
are free to wear what they want. There are no parents to comment about their hair styles or
their dirty jeans. Finally, they are free to listen to their favorite music without interference
from parents.

1. What would be the best topic sentence of this paragraph?
1. College life is rather lonely but very busy.
2. I don’t like college students who don’t dress properly.
3. Most students like the freedom they have in college.
4. To get good grades every semester in college is not easy.
5. I live in the dormitory within the college compound.

___________. One is size. Most modern reptiles are small. Dinosaurs were much,
much larger than any reptile that we have on earth today. Second, the legs of most reptiles
today are on the sides of their body. However, dinosaurs' legs were on the bottom of their
body. In this way, dinosaurs could stand up on their back legs. Third, today's reptiles use the
environment to control their body temperature. In contrast, dinosaurs controlled their own
body temperature. They did not depend on their surroundings. While reptiles and dinosaurs
may seem very similar, they are quite
different.

2. What would be the best topic sentence of this paragraph?
1. Dinosaurs and modern reptiles have their own unique characteristics.
2. I prefer modern reptiles to dinosaurs due to three reasons.
3. There are three main similarities between dinosaurs and modern reptiles.
4. Dinosaurs differ from modern reptiles in three main ways.
5. Two species that most people hate are dinosaurs and modern reptiles.

• The supporting sentences give information that explains and expands the topics of the
paragraph.
Þ It can be difficult to choose a subject to study in college because there are so
many choices, but by considering my skills and interests, I have decided to study
journalism. I have always enjoyed writing, so it is sensible to choose a major that
involves writing. When I begin working, I would like to have the opportunity to
travel, and travel is often an important part of a journalist’s job. Finally, I am also
interested in photography, and pictures are very important in journalism. It wasn’t
an easy decision, but for the reason listed above, I have decided to study
journalism.

• The supporting sentences are normally in the middle of a paragraph (after the topic
sentence and before a concluding sentence).

• The supporting sentences cannot begin a new topic or introduce a new idea that is not
relevant to the topic sentence.

• The supporting sentences can be examples, facts, descriptions, definitions, or reasons.
Þ More than ten percent of the university’s student population is international. (Fact)
Þ For example, in Mexico and other Latin American countries, guava-based beverages
are delicious and flavorful. (Example)

Match each supporting sentence with the corresponding topic sentence by writing.

Topic Low-fat diets are an excellent way High-protein diets are favored by
sentence
to stay healthy and trim. athletes and competitors.
Supporting
sentences

1. These foods help build muscles and increase energy.
2. They are preferred by the general public because they help with weight reduction.
3. Low-fat diets are recommended by most physicians.
4. Many athletes eat high-protein foods, such as meat, beans, and nuts.
5. Low-fat foods include fruits, vegetables, and pasta.
6. Because they are easy to find in stores, low-fat foods are convenient.
7. Athletes generally eat high-protein diets to give them more energy.
8. Crispy steamed vegetables and grilled fish and chicken are all tasty parts of a low-
fat, heart-friendly diet.

Read the following topic sentences. Put a check (/) in front of each sentence below that
supports the topic sentence.
1. There are several reasons why online courses are increasing in popularity.

Online courses are flexible in terms of time.
Online courses have been available since the 1990s.
Online courses are more convenient for students who live far away from the
campus.
2. Childhood diabetes has many possible causes.
Obesity is a major cause of diabetes.
Children who eat too much sugar can get diabetes.
Children with diabetes need constant medical care.
3. The best way to reduce traffic in our city is to build a metro subway system.
Pollution is very bad in our city.
Widening the freeways has not solved the problem of traffic congestion.
A metro subway system would encourage people to take public transportation.
4. Scenic Beach is my favorite picnic spot because of its beauty.
It is a quiet, narrow beach covered with oyster shells.
One time I had an interesting experience there.
The Olympic Mountains rise straight up out of the water on the other side of the
channel.

Read the paragraph below. Put a check (/) in front of the sentence below that can be
added to make a good paragraph.

Ever since I got a part-time job after school, I’ve had trouble managing my time.
By the time I get home from work, I don’t have much time to do my schoolwork. I have to
rush through my homework, and my assignments are always late. My social life is also
suffering. ____(?)____. Some of my friends have even stopped inviting me to go out with
them. Worst of all, my demanding job leaves me little time for myself. I don’t have time to
do the things I really enjoy like reading magazines, taking pictures, and watching movies.
Although I need the extra money I make, my job is really eating into my time.

I never seem to have enough time to be with my friends because I’m too busy
working.
Since I have so little time for studying, my grades are falling.

• Unrelated sentences are sentences that do not support the main idea of the paragraph.
Þ The farm is filled with chickens. The chickens are fed grain twice a day. The truck is
red. The chickens on the farm lay lots of eggs. (The highlighted sentence doesn’t
belong to the text.)

Read the following topic sentences. Put a cross mark (X) in front of each sentence below
that does NOT support the topic sentence.
1. Singapore attracts millions of tourists, but I think one of the best countries to visit in
Asia is Thailand.

There are many interesting tourist attractions in Thailand.
Thailand has a lot of street food that is very delicious.
It is more convenient to travel in Singapore.
2. Having a boyfriend or a girlfriend in high school has a number of benefits.
Having a boyfriend or a girlfriend is like having another sibling.
Having a boyfriend or a girlfriend makes us more mature.
Having a boyfriend or a girlfriend makes us become more active in class.
3. Talking to friends and classmate is easy for a lot of teenage boys, but talking to parents
is more difficult.
Many teenage boys would like to talk to their fathers about their feelings, but they
don’t know how.
I guess if I want to talk with my father, I will have to start more conversations myself.
It’s also hard to choose a good birthday gift for my father.

Cross out the sentences that does NOT belong to the text.

My roommate and I are not very compatible. For one thing, we have different
sleeping habits. He likes to stay up late watching TV or listening to music, but I prefer to go
to bed early. In addition, he is a very neat person. He always likes the room neat and clean.
On the other hand, I am very messy. I never hang up my clothes, and I always have books
and papers scattered all over the room. Finally, while my roommate is a very social person,
I am quite private. He likes to have his friends in our room and wants our room to be the
party place. Luckily, we both like the same kind of music. As explained above, it is quite
impossible for us to stay in the same room.

• The concluding sentence is normally the last sentence of the paragraph. It concludes or
wraps up a paragraph. It lets the reader know that you have finished talking about the idea
introduced by the topic sentence.

• The concluding sentence often has one of these four important purposes.

Purposes Topic sentence Concluding sentence
Restating the topic There are many benefits to
sentence driving a car with a manual While automatic cars are more
transmission. convenient, manual
Summarizing the transmission cars certainly
main point Of all tropical fruits, guavas offer many more advantages.
Offering a suggestion are one of the most popular
world-wide. Guavas are not only consumed
Making a prediction Snorkeling can be one of the for their taste, but also for
most amazing adventures you good health.
can ever take part in.
If you want to have one of the
The menu at Fresh Market, most beautiful experiences
one of the newest restaurants that anyone can ever have,
in downtown Springfield, you should try snorkeling for a
consists of only five main day.
dishes that are simple but
very delicious. If you eat a meal at Fresh
Market, I am sure you will
enjoy it tremendously.

• Transitional words and phrases commonly used at the beginning of a concluding sentence:
(In conclusion, …) (In summary, …) (In short/brief, …) (Clearly, …) (Obviously, …) (Surely, …)
(As a result, …) (Thus, …) (For these reasons, …) (As stated/explained above, …)

Smoking should not be allowed in public places because second-hand smoke is really
dangerous leading to all types of health concerns. It is a well-known fact that smoking
causes cancer and second-hand smoke is just as dangerous as firsthand smoke. Imagine
being a non-smoking waiter or a waitress at a restaurant and having to inhale other people’s
toxic fumes. Imagine how they would feel after living a healthy life, coming down with lung
cancer. It just doesn’t seem right. _________.

1. What would be the best concluding sentence of this paragraph?
1. Lung cancer is considered to be the most dangerous decease.
2. This is the reason why lung cancer must be cured as soon as possible.
3. It is for this reason that smoking should not be allowed in public places.
4. You know how to avoid the cause of lung cancer in public.
5. We should consider preventing cancer instead of spending time curing it.

(A) _________. Of course, there are instances when circumstances beyond our
control might cause us to be late. Sometimes traffic really is unexpectedly bad. You might
have an unexpected accident such as spilling coffee on your shirt or having a sleeve of your
shirt torn as it is caught by a hook. Employees are expected to be on time and dependable
in order to meet the needs of their company. When employees are absent or late, work and
service are interrupted, and an additional burden is placed on colleagues. Therefore, to earn
the respect you wish to have in the workplace, you (B) _________.

2. Which one should be put in (A) as the topic sentence for this paragraph?
1. If people want to be successful academically, they must be on time
2. Being on time and being in time are evidently different
3. Being on time is essential, especially in the workplace
4. There are many reasons why people in business are late
5. Being on time is precious, but frequent lateness is also allowed

3. What would be the best choice to conclude the last sentence (B)?
1. will not ruin your respect in a negative way
2. must be responsible for all your assignments
3. need to work harder for your organization
4. should be recognized for being late but not frequently
5. cannot ignore the impact of being on time

(A) ________. (B) One reason is that homework gives students additional
practice of the skills covered in class. (C) Another reason for homework is that it
provides time to complete longer assignments. (D) For example, the ideal composition
process allows time for students to think, revise, and proofread their writing. (E)
Reports also require research that cannot be done at school. (F) In addition, not all
students work at the same speed. (G) Giving students time at home to finish work
keeps them from falling behind. (H) Finally, the most important reason for homework
is that it ensures review. (I) New material and old material focus on different topics.
(J) Students who do their homework daily are well prepared for tests and thus achieve
better grades. (K) ________.

1. What is the best topic sentence for this paragraph?
1. Homework is important for students.
2. Time spent on homework needs to be increased.
3. Research ensures that students get better grades.
4. Students are actively involved in a learning process.
5. A classroom material encourages students to think and revise.

2. Which one can be added after Sentence (B) to make a good paragraph?
1. Some students need to practice skills with their parents.
2. Revision is a valuable learning skill for students.
3. Certain students are not good at writing, so they need more time.
4. Language assignments are not limited to writing but other
skills too.
5. School classes are too short to teach a new concept and
practice it.

3. Which sentence does NOT really belong in this paragraph?
1. D 2. E
3. F 4. I
5. J

4. Which one has the closest meaning to the highlighted part?
1. makes them want to sit at the back of the class
2. let them catch up with their classmates
3. reminds them of the fall section
4. requires them to stay after school
5. stops them from failing the course

5. What is the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?
1. In short, learning can be improved if teachers and parents are involved.
2. To sum up, revision and proofreading contributes to improved writing.
3. In conclusion, homework contributed positively to students' success.
4. In summary, classroom material needs to be well planned.
5. To conclude, tests and homework lead to good grades.

(A) ________. (B.) With their origin in Central and South America, guavas are
grown in many tropical countries throughout the world. (C) Birds have scattered guava
seeds while moving around. (D) How guavas are consumed can vary. (E) For example,
in Mexico and other Latin American countries, guava-based beverages are delicious
and flavorful, and the whole fruit is used in punch. (F) In Brazil, drinks are also made
from guavas. (G) In Taiwan and Thailand, guavas are eaten raw as a popular snack,
typically cut into quarters or eaten like an apple. (H) Guavas are extensively used in
candies, fruits bars, and desserts because of their high level of pectin. (I) In addition,
this rich fruit is an incredible source of vitamin C, lycopene, vitamin A, potassium, and
fiber. (J) ________. (GAT’62)

6. What is the best topic sentence (A) for this paragraph?
1. A fresh slice of guava is a healthy snack found all year round throughout the

world.
2. A number of guava varieties vary in colors, smells, sizes, and flesh.
3. Of all tropical fruits, guavas are one of the most popular world-wide.
4. Guavas are grown commercially and traded internationally.
5. Humans and birds have played a significant role in cultivating guavas.

7. Which sentence can be added after Sentence (D) to make a good paragraph?
1. Guava is a popular ingredient for drinks in many countries.
2. Guava is used as a major component in producing medicines.
3. Guavas need to be carefully processed for local consumption.
4. Guava juice is quite nutritious, compared with other fruit juices.
5. When mixed with alcoholic drinks, guavas are quite expensive.

8. Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
1. B 2. C
3. F 4. H
5. I

9. The closest meaning to the highlighted part of Sentence (G) is that guavas ____.
1. are eaten as a snack to lose up to one quarter of the body’s weight
2. are of best quality when cut into pieces
3. cannot be eaten whole because sometimes they are too big in size
4. are quite similar to apples in taste, but very different in size and flavor
5. as a snack can be eaten in pieces or whole.

10. What is the best concluding sentence (J) for this paragraph?
1. New varieties of guavas without seeds for children are needed.
2. Guavas are not only consumed for their taste, but also for good health.
3. Modern technology to cultivate guavas will help boost economy.
4. Guavas should thus be consumed by people who are ill.
5. More guava trees should be grown to serve the increasing demand.

White Lies (GAT’64)
(A) Most people believe that __________. (B) However, nearly everyone still

occasionally lies. (C) __________. (D) White lies, for example, are usually not
serious. (E) Many people tell white lies to avoid hurting someone else. (F) For
example, a husband might lie and say that his wife’s cooking is great, even though
he doesn’t like it that much. (G) More examples of white lies take place at work. (H)
In contrast, black lies or telling lies to gain personal benefit are universally

condemned. (I) For example, a car dealer may lie to customers about the condition
of the cars that are for sale. (J) In many cases, it is better to tell white lie than to
hurt someone with the truth. (K) Yet, it does not mean that white lies are always
desirable and have no negative consequences. (L) Therefore, we need to be careful
to make sure that the white lies we tell are
_________.

11. Which one should be inserted in (A) as the topic sentence for this paragraph?
1. children do not lie but adults do
2. we are all honest people
3. telling the truth is a practical norm nowadays
4. honesty is the most important quality
5. lying is not acceptable and should be avoided

12. Which one can be added in (C) to make a good paragraph?

1. Telling lies is not always bad 2. Lying can upset people

3. Colors are categorized into lies 4. Corresponding examples are all lies

5. People need to lie more

13. Which one has the closest meaning to the highlighted part in (K)?
1. make people agree and follow
2. cause no harm or danger
3. yield higher income and interest
4. promote harmony and collaboration
5. create positive responses and input

14. What would be the best choice to conclude the last sentence (L)?

1. harder to predict 2. strongly discouraged

3. honest and well crafted 4. not really hurting anyone

5. to be used at the maximum

15. Which sentence DOES NOT really belong in this paragraph? 5. F
1. E 2. D 3. G 4. J

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