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1. GUESSING VOCAB

Definition การใช้คำนยิ ามอธิบายความหมายของคำศพั ท์ สังเกตไดจ้ ากคำเหล่าน้ี

is/are (called/known as/defined as/described as)
mean/means, consist(s) of, refer(s) to, may be seen as

• Example: Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in
which thin needles are inserted into the body.
Acupuncture หมายถึง ....................

-- , : ; ()
dashes comma colon semicolon parentheses

Punctuation • Example: Insomnia, not being able to sleep at night, can be
marks linked to an excessive intake of caffeine throughout the day.
Insomnia หมายถงึ ....................
Sentences
• Example 2: The missile strike was devastating - the target was
Connector totally damaged.
clues devastating หมายถึง ....................

เนือ้ ความในประโยคถดั ไปอาจอธบิ ายความหมายของคำศัพท์ในประโยคกอ่ นหน้าได้

• Example: The day had proven to be very torrid. Before the sun
had even risen, it already hot outside.
torrid หมายถงึ ....................

• Example 2: The woman enjoyed the savor of the soup. It had a
hint of spices balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness.
savor หมายถงึ ....................

การสังเกตคำเชอ่ื มทำให้เข้าใจประโยคท่ีมีคำศพั ท์น้นั อยู่และเดาความหมายของคำศัพทไ์ ด้

• Example: Her father was ecstatic because she got the highest
score in Math exam.
ecstatic หมายถึง ....................

• Example 2: P’ Act and his partner are different. P’ Act are very
extrovert while his partner prefers to spend time alone.
extrovert หมายถงึ ....................

Logic ตรรกะและเหตุผลจากความร้หู รือประสบการณช์ ่วยตคี วามเนอ้ื ความของประโยคและ
คำศัพทไ์ ด้

• Example: People should refrain from risk factors which had
negative impacts on their bones.
refrain หมายถงึ ....................

Prefix Root Suffix

คำเตมิ ข้างหน้า รากศัพท์ คำเตมิ ขา้ งหลัง

Root (รากศัพท์ระบุความหมายและบอกวา่ คำศัพทเ์ ก่ยี วกับอะไร)

Prefix (คำท่วี างไว้หนา้ root แลว้ ทำใหค้ วามหมายของคำเปล่ยี นไป แต่ part of speech

ไมเ่ ปลยี่ น)

Suffix (คำท่ีวางไวท้ ้ายทีช่ ว่ ยเสริมความหมายและบอก part of speech ของคำศัพท)์

Word parts • influential prefix ______ แปลว่า .................
root ______ แปลวา่ .................

suffix ______
part of speech ____

• construction influential จึงแปลว่า .................
prefix ______ แปลว่า .................

root ______ แปลวา่ .................
suffix ______

part of speech ____

construction จงึ แปลวา่ .................

Prefix (คำทีว่ างไวห้ นา้ root แล้วทำให้ความหมายของคำเปล่ียนไป แต่ part of speech ไม่

เปล่ยี น)

Prefix Definition Vocabulary

a ปราศจาก apathy (n.) ความเกลยี ดชงั
ab แยกออก abnormality (n.) ความผดิ ปกติ
ambi ½ / โดยรอบ
anti ต่อตา้ น ambiguous (adj.) กำกวม
auto ตนเอง / อัตตา antibiotic (n.) ยาฆ่าเชื้อ
co/con/com ร่วม / ด้วยกนั autobiography (n.) อตั ชีวประวัติ
cor/col combine (v.) ผสมผสาน
contra/counter ตรงขา้ ม cooperate (v.) รว่ มมือกนั
de ไม่ดี / ลดลง counteract (v.) หกั ลา้ ง/ลบล้าง
deforestation (n.) การตัดไมท้ ำลายป่า
dis แยกจาก / ไม่
ex decrease (v.) ลดลง
in/im ระหวา่ ง disappear (v.) ไม่ปรากฏ | dislike (v.) ไมช่ อบ
il/ir/in/im ผิด
inter หลาย explain (v.) อธบิ าย
mis 1 inhabit (v.) อยู่อาศยั
multi ไม่ immortal (adj.) อมตะ
mono ตา้ น international (adj.) ระหว่างประเทศ
non misunderstand (v.) เขา้ ใจผดิ
ob/op ทะลุ multicultural (adj.) หลากหลายทางวัฒนธรรม
pre หลัง monotone (n.) การพดู โดยใชเ้ สยี งเดยี ว
pro non-stop (adj./adv.) ไมห่ ยดุ
per แยกออก obstruct (v.) เป็นอปุ สรรคขดั ขวาง
post คร่งึ prehistory (n.) ยุคกอ่ นประวตั ศิ าสตร์
re prolong (v.) ยดื /ขยายออก
se เหนือ pervade (v.) แพรก่ ระจาย
semi เหมือน post-war (adj.) หลงั สงคราม
sub/suc ขา้ ม replay (v.) เล่นใหม่
super/sur ไม่ / ตรงขา้ ม seclude (v.) แยกตวั
syn/sym semifinal (n.) การแขง่ ขันรอบรองชนะเลศิ
trans 1 substitute (v.) แทนที่
un superior (adj.) ดีกวา่ /เด่นกวา่
uni synonym (n.) คำเหมือน
transport (v.) การขนส่ง
unblock (v.) ปลดบล็อก
unity (n.) เอกภาพ (ความเป็นหน่ึง)

Root (รากศพั ทร์ ะบคุ วามหมายและบอกว่าคำศพั ท์เก่ียวกบั อะไร)

Root Definition Vocabulary
act exact (adj.) แนช่ ัด, แน่นอน
aqua ทำ interact (v.) มีปฏิสัมพนั ธ์
aud น้ำ activate (v.) กระตุ้น
aster/astro ไดย้ นิ
aquarium (n.) ตูป้ ลา, ทีเ่ กบ็ สตั วน์ ้ำ/พชื น้ำ
bon/bene ดวงดาว aquanaut (n.) นักสำรวจใต้ทะเล
cave ดี aquaculture (n.) เกษตรกรรมใตน้ ้ำ
ceive ถ้ำ audience (n.) ผฟู้ งั
auditorium (n.) ห้องประชมุ
cess/ceed หยบิ มา inaudible (adj.) ไมส่ ามารถได้ยินได้

ไป astronaut (n.) นักบินอวกาศ
astronomy (n.) ดาราศาสตร์
astrology (n.) โหราศาสตร์
disaster (n.) หายนะ/ภัยพบิ ัติ

bon voyage (v.) ขอให้เดนิ ทางโดยสวัสดิภาพ
benefit (n.) ประโยชน์
benign (adj.) ลักษณะทีด่ ี

cavern (n.) อุโมงค์/ถำ้
cavity (n.) โพรง/ชอ่ ง/พงั ผุ
excavate (v.) ขดุ
deceive (v.) หลอกลวง
receive (v.) ไดร้ บั มา
perceive (v.) รับรู้

precede (v.) นำมาก่อน
proceed (v.) กา้ วหน้า
concede (v.) ยอมรบั
recede (v.) ถอยหลัง
succeed (v.) ประสบความสำเร็จ
exceed (v.) มากเกนิ
decease (v.) ตาย/มรณะ

cise/cide concise (adj.) ยอ่ /กระชับ
cline ตัด decide (v.) ตดั สนิ ใจ
clude
precise (adj.) ที่ถูกตอ้ งแมน่ ยำ
cord/cour
cred เอยี ง incline (v.) มแี นวโนม้
dict decline (v.) ลดลง/ปฏเิ สธ

duc include (v.) รวม
equ ปดิ exclude (v.) แยกออก
flu
conclude (v.) สรปุ

preclude (v.) กนั ไม่ใหเ้ กดิ

accord (v.) เหน็ ดว้ ย/สามคั คี
หวั ใจ concord (v.) เหน็ ดว้ ย/คล้อยตาม

courage (n.) ความกลา้

เชอื่ credit (n.) เครดติ
incredible (adj.) เหลอื เชอ่ื

dictate (v.) บงการ

addict (n.) คนตดิ ยา
พูด predict (v.) ทำนาย

contradict (v.) โต้แย้ง

dedicate (v.) อุทศิ /ทมุ่ เท

indicate (v.) ระบุบ่งช้ี

introduce (v.) แนะนำ
นำ reduce (v.) ลดลง

produce (v.) ผลติ

conduct (v.) กระทำการ/ดำเนินการ

equivalent (adj.) เท่ากนั
เท่า inequity (n.) ความไมเ่ สมอภาค

adequate (adj.) พอเพียง

fluent (adj.) คลอ่ ง

fluctuate (v.) ผนั ผวน
ไหล affluent (adj.) ร่ำรวย

influence (v./n.) มอี ิทธิพล/อิทธพิ ล

superfluous (adj.) ท่วมทน้

form รปู รา่ ง conform (v.) ปฏิบัติตาม
inform (v.) แจง้ ใหท้ ราบ
frag/fract แตก deform (v.) ทำใหผ้ ดิ รปู /พกิ าร
reform (v.) ปฏิรูป
gen เกิด transform (v.) เปลีย่ นรูปร่าง
gno fragile (adj.) ท่ีแตกงา่ ย/เปราะ
homo รู้ fragment (n.) ส่วนทีแ่ ตกออก
hetero เหมือน fraction (n.) เศษส่วน
hydr ตา่ ง fracture (n.) รอยรา้ ว
jur/just/jud generate (v.) ก่อใหเ้ กิด
labor นำ้ engender (v.) _______
man(u) สทิ ธิ ___generate (v.) แย่ลง
แรงงาน genuine (adj.) _______
มือ congenital (adj.) มีมาแต่เกิด

recognize (v.) ตระหนกั รู้
___gnosis (n.) พยากรณโ์ รค
___gnosis (n.) วินิจฉยั โรค
homogeneous (adj.) ทมี่ ลี กั ษณะเหมอื น
homosexual (adj.) ท่ีชอบเพศเดียวกนั

heterogeneous (adj.) ทีม่ ลี กั ษณะตา่ ง
heterosexual (adj.) ท่ีชอบเพศต่างกัน

hydrophobia (n.) โรคกลวั นำ้ /พิษสนุ ัขบา้
dehydrate (v.) เอาน้ำออก/คายน้ำ

jury (n.) คณะลกู ขุน
judge (v.) ตดั สนิ
justice (n.) ความยุติธรรม
prejudice (n.) ความอคติ

collaborate (v.) รว่ มมอื
elaborate (adj.) ประณตี
laborious (adj.) ขยัน/อสุ าหะ
manage (v.) จัดการ
manner (n.) กริยาทา่ ทาง

mini/minor เล็ก manicure (n.) การทำเล็บ
mot/mov/mob เคลอื่ นไหว emancipate (v.) ปล่อยเปน็ อสิ ระ
manipulate (v.) _______
nov ใหม่ manufacture (v./n.) _______
onym ชอ่ื
part สว่ น minute (adj.) เล็กมาก
minuscule (adj.) เล็กมาก
path(y) รสู้ กึ diminish (v.) ลดลง
motivate (v.) กระตนุ้
pend/pens หอ้ ย motive (n.) แรงจงู ใจ
promote (v.) สง่ เสริม/สนบั สนนุ
prov พิสูจน์ remote (adj.) ห่างไกล
innovate (v.) ประดิษฐ์/คิดคน้
___novate (v.) ปรบั ปรุง
synonym (n.) คำท่ีมคี วามหมายเหมือนกนั
antonym (n.) คำทีม่ ีความหมายตรงขา้ ม
anonymous (adj.) นริ นาม (ไมท่ ราบชื่อ)

particle (n.) อนภุ าค
partial (adj.) เป็นเพยี งบางสว่ น/ไมย่ ตุ ิธรรม
particular (adj.) โดยเฉพาะ
participate in (v.) มีสว่ นรว่ ม
___pathy (n.) ความเห็นอกเห็นใจ
empathy (n.) ความเขา้ อกเข้าใจ
___pathy (n.) ความเกลียดชงั
apathy (n.) ความละเลยเพิกเฉย
pending (adj.) ท่ชี ะลอไว้
compensate (v.) ชดเชย/ตอบแทน
suspend (v.) ผดั ผ่อน/เลื่อนเวลา
depend on (v.) พ่งึ พา/ขนึ้ อยกู่ บั
prove (v.) พิสูจน์
approve (v.) อนุมัติ
disapprove (v.) ไม่อนมุ ัต/ิ ไมเ่ หน็ ด้วย
probable (adj.) เปน็ ไปได้

rupt eruption (n.) การระเบิด
scrib แตก abrupt (adj.) ฉับพลนั ทนั ที
sed/sess/sid
interrupt (v.) แทรก/ขัดจังหวะ
sens/sent
sol disruptive (adj.) ท่ีไม่เปน็ ระเบยี บ

struct describe (v.) พรรณนา/บรรยาย
เขยี น subscribe (v.) ลงนาม/สมคั รสมาชิก
ven/vent
vok/voc ___scribe (v.) ออกใบสง่ั ยา

proscribe (v.) ห้าม

assess (v.) ประเมนิ
นัง่ obsess (v.) หลงใหล/หมกมนุ่

reside (v.) อยอู่ าศัย

subside (v.) ลดลง

sensitive (adj.) ออ่ นไหว

sensible (adj.) มเี หตุผล
รู้สึก senseless (adj.) ไร้สาระ/งเ่ี งา่

assent (v.) อนุมัติ/ยินยอม

___sent (v.) ยนิ ยอม

เดยี่ ว solo (adj./n.) เด่ียว/คนเดยี ว

isolate (v.) แยกไปอยคู่ นเดยี ว

สรา้ ง structure (n.) โครงสร้าง

construct (v.) _______

reconstruct (v.) สรา้ งใหม/่ ปรบั ปรุง

instruct (v.) _______

__struct (v.) ทำลาย

obstruct (v.) ขดั ขวาง

advent (n.) การมาถึง
มา ___vention hall (n.) หอ้ งประชมุ

prevent (v.) กันไมใ่ หเ้ กดิ

invent (v.) ประดษิ ฐ์

เสียง vocal (adj.) เก่ียวกบั เสยี ง
provoke (v.) กระตนุ้ ใหโ้ กรธ

advocate (v.) สนับสนนุ

vit/viv ชีวิต vital (adj.) สำคญั แก่ชวี ิต
vac/van/void ว่างเปล่า survive (v.) เอาชีวิตรอด
revive (v.) ฟน้ื ฟูขึ้นมา
vert หนั avoid (v.) หลบหนี
vacation (n.) วนั หยดุ
vacant (adj.) ว่าง/ไมถ่ กู จบั จอง
vanish (v.) หายวบั ไป
reverse (v.) หนั กลบั /เปลี่ยนทศิ
controvert (v.) โตแ้ ยง้ /คัดคา้ น
diversify (v.) ทำใหห้ ลากหลาย
versatile (adj.) ที่ทำไดห้ ลายอยา่ ง
introvert (n.) คนชอบเกบ็ ตัว
extrovert (n.) คนชอบเข้าสงั คม

Suffix (คำท่ีวางไว้ทา้ ยที่ชว่ ยเสริมความหมายและบอก part of speech ของคำศพั ท)์
Noun (n.)

-ary/-ery/- theory, anniversary, energy, dictionary, fantasy
ory/-y

-ant/-ent/- assistant, physicist, psychiatrist, psychologist,
ist/-er/-ar/- employee, employer, actor, actress, engineer,

or/-ess/-eer/- pioneer, physician
ee/-cian

-ment supplement, compliment, advertisement

-tion/-sion attention, solution, option, explosion, erosion

-ance/-ancy/- literacy, freelance, finance, pregnancy,

ence/-ency expectancy, intelligence, competence, tendency

-ness happiness, homelessness, illness, sadness

-ity ability, identity, density, nationality, diversity
-ism terrorism, tourism, capitalism, socialism
-ship
-dom friendship, relationship, scholarship, leadership
-cracy freedom, boredom, kingdom
-hood democracy, bureaucracy

childhood, livelihood, adulthood

Verb (v.) shorten, enlarge, frighten, endanger, encourage
-en

-ize/-ise realize, publicize, advertise, authorize, supervise

-ify simplify, identify, modify, purify, clarify, justify

-ate indicate, participate, advocate, generate

Adjective (adj.)
-al functional, practical, rational, national, medical

-able/-ible edible, curable, suitable, sensible, noticeable

-ish/-ic stylish, selfish, flourish, hygienic, symbolic

-ive sensitive, creative, effective, native, lucrative

-ent intelligent, diligent, innocent, persistent

-ous/ious famous, ambiguous, industrious, cautious, precious

-ful awful, helpful, joyful, harmful, fruitful, powerful

-some awesome, handsome, wholesome

-less homeless, endless, countless, dauntless, reckless

Adverb (adv.) actually, shortly, gradually, mentally
-ly clockwise, likewise, otherwise, crosswise
-wise

-ward afterward, backward, forward, awkward, toward

Direction: choose the correct form of the word to complete the sentences.

1. Schools should serve healthy food to kids to prevent a (variety/various) of health
problems.
2. His boss has given him a tough (assign/assignment) that has to be completed
within a short time span.
3. When the bomb (explode/explosion), the man hurried the woman who had frozen
for a moment.
4. The movie was (popularity/popular) so there was a long line at the box office.
5. My boyfriend arrived an hour early, so I had no time to get my apartment straight
in order to (impress/impressive) him.
6. When she released the handbrake, the car slid (danger/dangerously) down the
slope.

confusing words Direction: Choose the correct answer.
1. Every employee is expected to be competent
words meaning and (industrious/industrial).
2. I must (compliment/complement) you on your
industrious ขยัน/อุตสาหะ handling of a very difficult situation.
3. He is always a kind and
industrial เกย่ี วกับอตุ สาหกรรม (considerate/considerable) host.
4. If any of these symptoms occur while you are
compliment ชมเชย/คำชมเชย taking the medicine, (consult/counsel) your
doctor immediately.
complement เติมเตม็ /สว่ นเติมเต็ม 5. The first symptom of the (disease/decease) is
a very high temperature.
considerate ที่เมตตา 6. The traffic got slower and slower until it was
(stationary/stationery).
considerable มากมาย/สำคญั 7. This temple is a place of great holiness for the
(religion’s/region’s) followers.
consult ปรึกษา 8. I don't know how he can (afford/effort) a new
car on his salary.
counsel ให้คำปรกึ ษา 9. A bomb (exploded/explored) at one of the
capital's busiest railway stations this morning.
disease โรคภัย 10. A big car like that is not very
(economical/economic) on fuel, is it?
decease ตาย 11. She was charged with giving false
(evidence/evident) in court.
decrease ลดลง 12. He consumes vast (quantities/quality) of
chips with every meal.
stationery เครอื่ งเขียน 13. These remote islands are
(inhabited/inhibited) only by birds and animals.
stationary น่ิง/ไมข่ ยับ 14. Her internationally acclaimed novel has won
several (literary/literacy) prizes.
religion ศาสนา 15. He can't give up teaching, it's his
(principal/principle) source of income.
region ภมู ิภาค

effort ความพยายาม

afford สามารถจ่ายได้

explore สำรวจ

explode ระเบดิ

economic เก่ยี วกบั เศรษฐศาสตร์

economical ประหยัด

evident ท่ีชดั เจน

evidence หลกั ฐาน

quantity ปริมาณ

quality คณุ ภาพ

inhibit ห้าม

inhabit อยอู่ าศยั

imaginary เพ้อฝัน/มโน

imaginative ทจ่ี ินตนาการ

literacy การรู้หนงั สือ

literary เกี่ยวกับวรรณคดี

principle หลักการ

principal สำคัญ/ครใู หญ่

Ø Chemicals from air-conditioning units and refrigerators in daily use
throughout Asia could cause catastrophic climate change.

คำท่เี ปน็ ทั้ง noun & verb คำทเี่ ป็นทง้ั noun & verb

words verb noun words verb noun

answer ตอบ คำตอบ order ส่งั คำสง่ั /ลำดับ

attempt พยายาม ความพยายาม place วาง สถานที่

attack โจมตี การโจมตี plant เพาะปลูก พืช

address แก้ปัญหา ที่อยู่ protest ประทว้ ง การประทว้ ง

balance ทำใหส้ มดลุ ความสมดุล promise สญั ญา คำสัญญา

benefit เปน็ ประโยชน์ ประโยชน์ produce ผลิต ผลผลติ

bear ถือ/พยงุ หมี practice ฝกึ ซอ้ ม การฝึกซอ้ ม

control ควบคมุ การควบคมุ question ตง้ั คำถาม คำถาม

change เปลยี่ นแปลง การเปลย่ี นแปลง reply ตอบกลับ การตอบกลับ

cause เปน็ สาเหตุ สาเหตุ report รายงาน รานงาน

experience ประสบกบั ประสบการณ์ request ขอร้อง คำขอร้อง

face เผชญิ หนา้ หนา้ result ส่งผล ผลลัพธ์

function ทำงาน การทำงาน risk เส่ยี ง ความเสย่ี ง

flood ท่วม น้ำทว่ ม shape ทำให้เปน็ รูปร่าง รูปร่าง

form กอ่ รา่ ง รปู แบบ signal สญั ญาณ ส่งสญั ญาณ

help ช่วยเหลือ ความช่วยเหลอื study เรยี น/ศกึ ษา การศึกษา

hope หวงั ความหวัง supply จัดหาให้ เสบียง

increase เพ่มิ ข้ึน การเพม่ิ ขนึ้ support สนบั สนุน การสนับสนุน

influence มอี ิทธิพล อทิ ธพิ ล surprise ทำให้ประหลาดใจ ความประหลาดใจ

interest สนใจ ดอกเบยี้ taste ชมิ รสชาติ

judge ตัดสิน ผู้ตัดสิน test ทดสอบ การทดสอบ

limit จำกัด ขอ้ จำกัด trust เช่ือมน่ั ความเชอื่ มน่ั

need ตอ้ งการ ความตอ้ งการ type พมิ พ์ ชนิด

name ตั้งชื่อ ช่ือ use ใช้ การใช้

notice สังเกต การประกาศ wish ปรารถนา ความปรารถนา

object คัดค้าน วัตถุ water รดน้ำ น้ำ

หมายเหตุ บางคำอาจมมี ากกว่าหน่งึ ความหมาย คำแปลในตารางเปน็ เพียงคำแปลท่ีพบบอ่ ยในขอ้ สอบ

จบั คำสำคญั 2. TECHNIQUES

หาตัวช่วย • Example: We completely depleted our saving account when we
(คำเชื่อม) bought our new house in Bangkok last month.

• Example 2: The two companies have cooperated in many projects
in the past several years. They have decided that this is a better
approach than working alone.

• Example 3: Despite the excellent hunting work that cats did, the
15th to 18th centuries were terrible years for cats.

• Example 4: Being under height is a result of a long period of
inadequate nutrition.

Direction: Choose the closest meaning of the underlined words in the following
sentence.

1. After using the gum recommended by the doctor for three months, his craving for

a cigarette has disappeared. (GAT’61)

1. desire 2. habit

3. tolerance 4. distaste

5. hatred

2. Jim Thompson, known all over the world for saving the art of Thai silk, went missing

in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands. There has been no trace of him since. (GAT’64)

1. interest 2. copy

3. reason 4. sign

5. history

3. After the plane crash, a committee was set up to determine the causes of the

accident. (GAT’63)

1. cover 2. control

3. prevent 4. state

5. identify

4. The police thought he had committed the crime, but there wasn’t sufficient evidence

to put him in prison.

1. extraordinary 2. particular

3. exceptional 4. adequate
5. controversial

5. John Lennon’s “Imagine”, one of the 100 most-performed songs of the 20th

century, is widely recognized to be the best song of all time. (GAT’64)

1. utilized 2. predicted

3. recalled 4. Considered

5. instilled

6. When students are engaged in learning, there is movement, laughter, and

sometimes a lot of noise. (GAT’62)

1. combined 2. monitored

3. involved 4. careful

5. friendly

7. Peter should reserve his opinions until he has a better understanding of the

situation. (GAT’62)

1. withhold 2. express

3. gather 4. secure

5. generate

8. Caring and paying attention to detail are essential attributes for a good nurse. (GAT’64)

1. categories 2. alternatives

3. qualities 4. advantages

5. assignments

9. Some Internet users avoid using their real names when expressing their opinions

online to avoid jeopardizing their jobs and relationship with others. (GAT’63)

1. questioning 2. rejecting

3. endangering 4. switching

5. maintaining

10. It is well documented that chocolate can have a soothing effect on your emotion

by reducing your stress levels. (GAT’63)

1. temporary 2. long-lasting

3. encouraging 4. calming

5. serious

11. The vaccine must be tested thoroughly before it can be released for public use.

(GAT’64)

1. completely 2. instantly

3. scarcely 4. shortly

5. merely

12. The driving instructor had a valid reason to fail the overconfident driver when he

drove through a red light. (GAT’64)

1. unfair 2. exciting

3. approximate 4. minor

5. sensible

Direction: Choose the most appropriate answer for each question.

13. The manager _____ Jane by firing her in front of all her colleagues. (GAT’64)

1. criticized 2. deceived

3. flattered 4. disliked

5. humiliated

14. Students should know how to ______ information from different sources aside

from the Internet. (GAT’64)

1. design 2. correct

3. maintain 4. gather

5. adjust

15. Even at eight, Erin had the hands of a/an _____ artist. You could see it in her

amazing watercolor paintings. (GAT’63)

1. tiny 2. skilled

3. innocent 4. diligent

5. average

16. My parents are so ______. They don’t like to buy new things because they

believe it is important to save for the future. (GAT’63)

1. exciting 2. complicated

3. conservative 4. modern

5. delighted

17. John’s project proposal has received ______ from all of the committee members,

so he can move on to the next step. (GAT’62)

1. treatments 2. approval

3. emphasis 4. requests

5. condition

18. The company is looking for candidates with a lot of _____ experience. For this

job, being hands-on is more important than knowledge of theories. (GAT’62)

1. competitive 2. practical

3. positive 4. novel

5. intense

19. At the Thai Cultural Fair, the taste of the Thai dishes had to be ______ slightly

as a lot of westerners cannot eat spicy food. (GAT’62)

1. altered 2. preserved

3. introduced 4. presented

5. recommended

20. In recent years, scientists and clinicians have been ______ to develop

treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. (GAT’63)

1. collaborating 2. approaching

3. forecasting 4. demonstrating

5. residing

21. A lot of complaints received in the retail industry are about ______ staff. When

customers need help, they want staff to help them, not play on their phones. (GAT’64)

1. impeccable 2. unconscious

3. impartial 4. inattentive

5. incautious

22. Rather than simply asking the boys, the principal ______ that they were fighting

over a girl. (GAT’64)

1. speculated 2. disguised

3. alleviated 4. applied

5. approved

23. Some cheap sunglasses can _____ your vision by exposing your eyes to ______
UV rays.

1. destroy, moderate
2. narrow, threatening
3. enhance, invisible
4. obstruct, reflective
5. damage, harmful

24. The doctors are finding it difficult to _________ the cause of Tom’s _________
headaches because they occur so infrequently. (GAT’64)

1. highlight, sincere
2. identify, sporadic
3. regulate, simple
4. compile, severe
5. distinguish, chronic

25. Some classes in university are ______ while others are elective. Most classes
that freshmen take cover the foundations for more ______ classes. (GAT’63)

1. prescribed, upper
2. involuntary, difficult
3. recommended, mixed
4. compulsory, advanced
5. introductory, continuing

26. Front desk officers are required to ______ complaints from all _____ hotel
quests. (GAT’62)

1. answer, embarrassed
2. explain, clumsy
3. control, emotional
4. arrange, disgusted
5. handle, dissatisfied

27. Some microbiologists strongly believe that ____ will not ____ the disease. (GAT’63)
1. collection, intimidate
2. isolation, eradicate
3. purification, appreciate
4. calculation, invigorate
5. vaccination, initiate

28. Social psychologists have been ______ social networks and their ______ on
human behavior. (GAT’63)

1. analyzing, attempts
2. adopting, influences
3. investigating, impacts
4. conducting, implications
5. presenting, consequences

29. It is known that an applicant’s previous _______ can increase their chances of
getting a job; however, job opportunities are currently quite limited and usually
_____ with the strength of the economy. (GAT’64)

1. salary, co-occur
2. position, compete
3. management, agree
4. administration, comply
5. experience, fluctuate

30. After he had ______ a large number of books on the American Civil War, he was
_______ appointed professor of history. (GAT’64)

1. purchased, inevitably
2. published, subsequently
3. recommended, spontaneously
4. accumulated, concurrently
5. inherited, intermittently

VOCABULARY (ONET)

Direction: Choose the BEST alternatives to complete the passage. (ONET’64)

TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN:
Tips, tricks, and good ideas

BOOKS
If your child suffers from travel sickness, try to avoid books as _31_ in the car.
However, for children who travel well, a coloring book and a set of crayons, or a
picture book, will keep them entertained on long _32_.
FOOD
Try not to pack cans of fizzy drinks or chocolates as _33_ to eat in the car. Keep a
damp cloth in a plastic bag or box to _34_ their faces and fingers and a plastic bag
for wrappers and other _35_.

31. 1. entertainment 2. education
3. supplement 4. pastime
5. exercise
2. roamings
32. 1. voyages 4. wanderings
3. strolls
5. journeys 2. snacks
4. breaks
33. 1. appetizers
3. meals 2. rub
5. feasts 4. strike

34. 1. touch 2. boxes
3. pat 4. cans
5. wipe

35. 1. cartons
3. trash
5. dirt



ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS

Real Exam (GAT + ONET + 9SUBJ.) Expressions
1. Jack: Hi Pam. Glad that you could come. สบายดีไหม (ทักทายทวั่ ไป)
Pam: Hi Jack. Nice to see you again. (How’s it How’s life? / ____________
going? / What do you think?)
Jack: Pretty good. How about you? How are things going? (เปน็ ยงั ไงบ้าง)
Pam: (Nothing to do / Very busy) I’ve been working
like a slave since last month. How do you do? (ตอบ ___________?)

2. James: Good morning, Professor, (how are you How are you (_______/_______)?
doing / what are you doing)?
Professor: Good morning, James. I am doing well. What are you up to? (ช่วงน้ีแกทำไรอยู่)
And you?
James: I’m great, thank you.

3.Film: You look so pale. (What’s wrong / How do ไวเ้ จอกันใหม่ / ตดิ ตอ่ หากนั นะ
you do)? See you later
Pang: I have a very bad headache and a high fever. Catch up with you later.
Film: It sounds really serious. You should see a Let’s keep/stay _________.
doctor.
4. Manee: My train is about to leave. See you later. Drop me a line.
Kitti: (Keep in touch with me when you arrive. /
Better late than never.) เธอคดิ ยังไง (ถามความคดิ เห็น)
How do you _____ it?
5. Mark and Pam are college students. Mark asks What do you feel about it?
Pam’s opinion about a book written by Professor How was it?
Maggie. What ________?
(How do you like Professor Maggie’s book? / What
does Professor Maggie’s book look like?) How do you like it?

6. Mrs. Green asks her daughter what her new
roommate at the university dormitory is like. Her
daughter says: (She’s friendly and cheerful. / She
loves eating chocolate.)

7. Mark has not had enough sleep. When he meets ทำไมแกไม่...ดลู ่ะ (เสนอคำแนะนำ)
John, John notices it and says: You look so tired Why don’t you …?
today! (Why don’t you get some coffee / What’s on
your mind)? If I were you, I would do.

8. Mild: I’ve got terrible abdominal pain. I should do เธอมีคำแนะนำหรอื ไอเดียอะไรบา้ งไหม (ขอคำแนะนำ)
something about it. (Don’t you know it really hurts Could you possibly give me a piece of _____?
me / What do you advise me to do)? Have you got any _____?
Eve: Why don’t you see a doctor. You’d better go to
the hospital as soon as possible. รบกวนคุณช่วยฉันที (ขอความช่วยเหลอื )
Could you give/lend me a _____?
9. Jack: This box is very heavy. (May I help you / Could you do me a _____?
Can you give me a hand)?
Rose: Sure, I’ll be glad to help.

10. Pete has a financial problem, and Mr. Thompson เธอช่างใจดีจรงิ ๆ (ตอบรบั ความชว่ ยเหลือ)
has approved a loan for him. Pete says: (I really That’s very _____ of you.
appreciate your help. / What a nice surprise! It I appreciate your help.
couldn’t be better.)
11. Kirk wants Mary to play tennis with him this ...กนั ไหม (เสนอคำชวน)
evening. He says: (Do you want to go to the gym / Would you like to joy us?
How about a game of tennis before dinner)? How about / What about …?
Do you feel like going out tonight?
12. Ken is invited to a party at his friend’s house, เอาสิ ฟงั ดูดนี ะ รอเลยแม่ (ตอบรับคำชวน)
but he can’t go. He says: (I’d love to, but I need to I’d love/like to.
study for my exam. / I’m not thinking about that.) That sounds great.
I’m _______________.
13. Your friend asks you to go fishing with him on ไว้ครง้ั หน้านะ (ปฏเิ สธคำชวน)
Saturday afternoon. You don’t want to go but don’t Oh, what a pity/shame! I’m afraid I can’t.
want to sound impolite. You say: (I’m afraid I can’t. Could I take ____________?
Perhaps some other time. / I’m looking forward to Perhaps _______________.
it. Would you pick me up?)
14. Helen: That looks heavy. Shall I carry it for you? ขอบคุณนะพส (กลา่ วขอบคุณ)
Sabrina: Oh! Thank you. (I’m looking forward to it. / Lots of Thanks.
That’s very kind of you.) It’s very kind of you.
I really appreciate what you have done for me.

15. You friend thanks you for lending her your ดว้ ยความยนิ ดี คนกนั เอง ชวิ ๆ (ตอบรับคำขอบคุณ)
dictionary. You say, (How clumsy of me! / The It’s my pleasure.
pleasure is mine.)
That’s all right.

You’re (very) welcome.

16. Jane is late for an appointment with Mr. ทานโทษนะคะ (กลา่ วขอโทษ)
Hopkins, who has been waiting for half an hour. I must apologize to you.
When she sees Mr. Hopkins, she says, (I hope you’re
all right. / I must apologize.) How _______ of me!

17. Your friend apologizes for not coming to your I didn’t mean to do it.
party. You say, (Don’t worry about it. / It’s my
pleasure.) It’s all my _____.

ไมเ่ ป็นไร ช่างมันเถอะ (ตอบรับคำขอโทษ)
Never mind / No problem

It doesn’t ______. / Don’t worry about it.

18. Patient: Hi, I’d like to see the doctor, please. แกจะว่าอะไรไหม ถา้ ... (ขอรบกวน)
Nurse: Please wait a moment. I’ll see if the doctor Would you mind if I did it?
is available. Would you mind + _____?
(A few minutes later)
Nurse: Sorry, he’s still with a patient right now. It’s - (I’m afraid / Sorry, you cannot do it.)
probably going to be about 30 minutes. (Would you - (No, not at all. / Yes, go ahead.)
mind waiting a little longer / Could you call me
when you’re ready)?
Patient: OK. Thank you so much.

19. Helen: “Would you mind lending me a car?” +1 จริงเลย (เห็นด้วย)
Bank: “(No, not at all. / No, I have to use it.)” I couldn’t agree _____.
Helen: That’s very nice of you. Thanks! You can stay that again.
20. After listening to her husband explain why he You are absolutely right.
does not want her to buy a new diamond ring, Alice ______ me in.
completely accepts his reasons. She says, “(I
couldn’t agree more. / It’s my pleasure.)” คอื ไรก่อน ลอ้ เลน่ ปะเนี่ย (ไมเ่ หน็ ด้วย)
I couldn’t agree less.
21. Prayut says the state pension for old people is
actually adequate. You disagree and believe that no No way! Absolutely not!
one can live on that sum of money a month. You You’re ______ / ______.
say: (I have no idea. / I couldn’t agree less.) That’s _________.
It’s out of the __________.

22. Your friend tells you that her father just lost his แยจ่ รงิ (แสดงความเห็นใจ)
job. You say, “(I’m sorry to hear that. / Don’t How awful! How terrible!
mention it.)”
I am sorry to hear that.
23. Martin has just finished his speech at the
conference and Lucy really appreciates his talk. She It’s not the end of the world.
says, “(What a great talk! / Well, that’s quite nice.)”
It’s no use crying over _________.

นมั เบอร์วันนะนอ้ งนะ (ช่ืนชม)
I would like to ____________ you on ...

How wonderful! What a nice shot!

24. Sarah is at the Tourist Information Center. She ...ไปยงั ไง (ถามทาง)
wants to get directions to train station. She says: Could you tell me how to get to the park?
(Can you show me the train station, please / How
can I get to the train station)? Do you know where the gas station is?

How can I get to …?

25. Waiter: Good evening. (Can you sit, please / Do (บทสนทนาในร้านอาหาร)
you have a reservation)? What’s your ________!
Diner: Yes, a table for five under the name Jane.
Waiter: Fine. Come this way, please. I’d like to _____ a table for two, please.

I’d like to make a reservation.

26. Ben: Could I speak to Mr. Smith, please? (บทสนทนาระหว่างคยุ โทรศัพท์)
Ten: Hold the line, please. (I’ll put you through. / Could you _______ for a second?
May I leave a message?)
Let me put you _______.

Directions: choose the BEST alternative to make the conversation meaningful.

Dialogue 1: cleaning up (GAT’63)

Liza: Hi, Jane. What are you doing? Are you moving?
Jane: No, I’m just cleaning my room. As you can see, it’s so messy.
Liza: Yes, I can see that. __1__
Jane: You’re such an angel. I really appreciate your offer.

(One hour later)

Jane: Whew! That was tiring. Thank you again, Liza. Hmm. . . Are you free to
stay here longer? __2__

Liza: Oh, that would be wonderful!
Jane: Great! Give me a few minutes and I’ll __3__.

Liza: That’s really nice of you. Now, I don’t have to go to your restaurant to
taste your cooking. Thank you, Jane.

1. 1. You’re diligent 2. Let me help you
3. Nobody can bear you 4. Leave it like that
5. Don’t stop working

2. 1. I would like to have a party 2. We can now take a rest

3. We can move on to the next project 4. I need a vacation

5. I would like to cook something for you

3. 1. go to work at my restaurant 2. go to bed early
3. shop for the ingredients 4. make something tasty
5. take you to my restaurant

Dialogue 2: After a final exam (GAT’64)

Kai: Now come on, calm down! It’s not the end of the world. It was just an
exam.

Mod: But __4__. I just don’t know why it happened.
Kai: What happened?
Mod: I’d just started on the third question when __5__. I completely forgot

to check the clock.
Kai: But you answered the first two questions, so stop worrying. I’m sure

you did enough on those to pass.

4. 1. it was absolutely awful 2. I thought it was too easy

3. it took me 3 hours to finish 4. it was too early in the morning

5. I did not put my name down on the exam

5. 1. the lights went out 2. I dropped my pen
3. the teacher left 4. the time was up
5. I fell asleep

Dialogue 3: A colleague (GAT’64)

Mary: I heard that Tim, your colleague, is a difficult person to work with.
John: Well, he’s very rude to customers and colleagues. __6__.
Mary: Well, that doesn’t sound too good, does it? How __7__?
John: Not well. He doesn’t know how to manage people, he doesn’t support

his staff, and he blames everyone else for his problems.
Mary: After 5 years working with him, tell me __8__.
John: Well, he’s very punctual and very practical. But he recently shouted at

a customer in the office. The company may fire him soon.

6. 1. We wonder why he’s impressed with us
2. We’ve decided to make him feel happy here
3. We love the way he treats his customers
4. We had some doubts about his education
5. We've had lots of complaints about his behavior

7. 1. well does he get paid 2. does he feel these days
3. did his staff treat him 4. does he manage his staff
5. good is he as a singer

8. 1. Whether he can be easily upset
2. if he’s still with you
3. how often he practices his customer service
4. what he’s good at
5. why he’s no longer with you

Dialogue 4: Online purchase (GAT’64)

Rick: Did you finally receive the ring that you bought online three weeks
ago?

Ron: Nope. __9__. I’ll be a lot more careful in the future when I buy stuff
from a website.

Rick: How __10__?

Ron: It was $300. The seller refuses to refund anything.
Rick: I hear this happens all the time. __11__ when the ring failed to arrive?
Ron: Well, I contacted the seller of course. He said that the parcel was not

insured, so now I’ve got no money to buy another.

9. 1. I bought it from a department store 2. It is indeed beautiful

3. I didn’t pay for it eventually 4. I don’t need a ring anymore

5. It never arrived

10. 1. much money do you have 2. much money did you lose

3. much money do I owe you 4. many times did you call the seller

5. many times have you bought stuff online

11. 1. How did you feel 2. What did you do
3. Who would you like to meet 4. Why couldn’t you take it
5. Where did you get the number

Dialogue 5: Free time activities (GAT’61)

Karen: Long time no see. __12__?
Susan: Not much. I’ve been busy putting some web pages together.
Karen: __13__?
Susan: Some things about conversations in American English. You
know, slang, common expressions and so on.
Karen: Cool! __14__?
Susan: Absolutely. But just give me ten minutes. I need to grab a bite
to eat and I’ll be right back to show you what I’ve come up with.
Karen: Sure. __15__. I’ll be around.
Susan: Thanks. I’ll be right back.

12. 1. What is it like to be alone
2. How much money have you made
3. How long does it take you to finish your work
4. What is going on with your study plan
5. What are you up to these days

13. 1. What are the links to the web pages
2. Where can I see the content of the web pages
3. What are the topics of those web pages
4. Why are those web pages important
5. How can those web pages be created

14. 1. Can I practice my English
2. Could you add some British English
3. Do you think we need to know more about slang terms
4. Are English expressions confusing
5. Could I take a look at the web pages

15. 1. I’m always careful
2. You can leave me alone
3. Get something to drink as well
4. Take your time
5. Don’t forget to turn on your computer

Dialogue 6: At university (GAT’63)
Teacher: Hi Sam. The project is due next week. __16__?
Sam: Well, I’ve decided on the topic but haven’t started the research
yet.
Teacher: You’re a bit behind. I’m worried that __17__.
Sam: I know. Actually, I went to the library yesterday and found an
interesting book that will help, but the book __18__.
Teacher: That’s not a big deal. If you start reading it now, you’ll have
finished it by the end of the day.

16. 1. Is it going to be challenging
2. Are your friends helping you
3. Do you like your research topic
4. Have you nearly finished it
5. Have you learned how to collect research data

17. 1. your friends cannot wait for you to complete
2. the topic you chose might be a bit problematic
3. you won’t have enough time to finish the paper
4. the data collected might not be enough
5. you need to change the research topic

18. 1. has over 100 pages
2. has been checked out
3. is quite expensive
4. was published 5 years ago
5. looks quite new

Dialogue 7: At work (GAT’63)

Jame: You look really tired. __19__

George: Well, I think I’m okay for now. I’ll wait until the meeting is over
and then go home.

Jame: I don’t think you’ll make it. You can’t even keep your eyes open.
George: I guess you’re right. Last night, __20__ because of the noisy

Jame: party next door.
Well, I hope you can get some sleep tonight.

19. 1. You’re feeling better today than yesterday.
2. You’d better go home and take a rest.
3. What do you think of the meeting?
4. You couldn’t think any more.
5. How are things going at home?

20. 1. my alarm clock did not go off
2. I fell asleep while watching TV
3. my neighbors were very angry
4. I wasn’t able to sleep
5. I went to bed too early

Dialogue 8: Steve is talking to Rose before class. (9SUBJ’61)

Steve: Hi Rose! __21__? You don’t seem to be yourself these days.

Rose: Actually, I am OK. Thanks.

Steve: __22__?

Rose: I’m telling you I’m fine. Didn’t you hear what I just said?

Steve: Oh! __23__. You know you can call me anytime.

Rose: __24__, but that’s not necessary.

Steve: OK! If that’s what you want. __25__.

Rose: Thanks.

21. 1. What’s wrong 2. Is it a big deal
3. Can you help me 4. Do you have the time
5. Want to have lunch today

22. 1. What is your future plan
2. Is there anything I should know
3. Who could you trust with your secret
4. Has there been a rumor going around
5. Did you find what you were looking for

23. 1. I’m here for you 2. I haven’t got a clue
3. I won’t take a chance 4. I couldn’t agree more
5. I might use trial and error

24. 1. You deserve it 2. Pardon me
3. Thanks anyway 4. You’re welcome
5. Don’t mention it

25. 1. Good deal 2. Have fun
3. I’ll leave it there 4. Nice to meet you
5. That’s kind of you

Dialogue 9: A fourth-year student is talking to her advisor in his office. (9SUBJ’62)

Jane: Hello, Professor Jones. __26__ Do you mind if I ask a few
questions?
Professor:
Jane: __27__. That’s what a student advisor is for. How can I help you?

Professor: Well, I’m having a little trouble with my research paper. I’m
almost finished, but __28__ how to write the conclusion.
Jane: Well, I suggest summarizing the most important findings from
Professor: your work and giving some suggestions for further research.
Oh, so other people will read it too?
Jane: Sure, __29__, your paper might get published in an online
journal. Thousands of people will be able to read it __30__.
Oh, I see. Thank you so much for your help, Professor.

26. 1. Do you have the time? 2. Sorry to bother you.
3. Pardon my interruptions. 4. Forgive me for questioning.
5. Apologize for any inconvenience.

27. 1. No problem 2. No surprise
3. No kidding 4. No time
5. No way

28. 1. I know 2. I care about
3. I couldn’t care less 4. I’m not quite sure
5. I don’t want to miss

29. 1. once you see it 2. once it is proved
3. once is not enough 4. once you go back
5. once you’ve finished

30. 1. if it’s true 2. if they like
3. if I were you 4. if they have to
5. if it is concluded



1. TECHNIQUES

Keep IN MIND

อา่ นคำถาม What is the main idea of the text?
______ main idea = ใจความสำคัญ
เนอ้ื เร่ือง 1) The research findings indicated that breathing unsafe air causes
a loss of intelligence.
วิเคราะห์ 2) The World Health Organization used the term “public health
ประโยค emergency” to describe the pollution problems in UK.
ตดั สว่ นขยาย
Two years after the World Health Organization (WHO) labelled air
จับประเดน็ pollution global “public health emergency”, and the House of
อา่ นอะไรอยู่ Commons environment committee used the same phrase to describe
the situation in the UK, new evidence shows that breathing unsafe
air causes a loss of intelligence. The research, carried out in China,
showed that test scores declined when people breathed toxins
including nitrogen dioxide and particulate.
Nepal is a country located between China and India. One of its
best-known features is Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
It is a low-income country which continues to struggle with high
levels of hunger and poverty. (ขอ้ มูลทั่วไปของประเทศเนปาล)

WRONG CHOICES

กวา้ งเกิน 0% 1% 100%
แคบเกนิ
ไมไ่ ด้กล่าวถงึ no, never, only, the most,
กล่าวผิด no longer, simply the best,
กล่าวเกนิ จรงิ totally, all
none

All kinds of cars entering central London will be charged.
The study reveals that fatigue is the only major cause of medical errors.
Doctors earn morn in the U.K. than in other parts of the world.

2. TYPES OF QUESTION

DETAILS “จบั (key words ในตัวเลอื ก) หา (ประโยคที่พูดถึงในบทความ) ตอบ”

• Which of the following is TRUE/FALSE about ...?
• What is NOT mentioned in the passage / paragraph …?

Example 1 – GAT’63
Feng shui is a traditional Chinese concept linking the destiny of man to his

environment. The principles of feng shui have existed for thousands of years. Pictures
of animals and symbols connected with feng shui have been found in caves which
date back to prehistory. It also has connections to many religions.

1. It is believed that feng shui has been around since prehistory because ________.
1. its tools were found in ancient sites
2. it was connected to ancient religions
3. its symbols were found on cave walls
4. it indicated where graves were.
5. prehistoric men believed in destiny

Example 2 – GAT’63
If you have ever looked to go on a river cruise in Europe, chances are you will

have narrowed down the choices to two renowned rivers: the Rhine and the Danube.
The Rhine flows through Germany while the Danube runs primarily through Austria.

The cruises usually offer land excursions to charming towns. Attractions are
within walking distance from where your ship docks. Because these two rivers are
major waterways, almost all local river cruise lines operate on these routes, meaning
that you have plenty of choices to choose from.

Both rivers span Europe’s best scenery, passing cities, castles and many
inspiring landscapes. On the Rhine, two of the biggest stops are in the cities of
Amsterdam and Cologne. However, be mindful that the Rhine is an industrial river, so
working vessels also share the waterway. On the Danube, you have Budapest, with its

castle on the hill, along with Vienna, where you can catch a classical music
performance or opera almost any night. The scenery is a little greener on the Danube.
If you like castles and cathedrals, both rivers will fit the bill. On the Rhine, cruises
often stop at a 700-year-old castle. On the Danube, you'll either stop at Melk or
Krems, where there are churches.

2. According to the passage, which of the following statement is NOT TRUE about
Rhine and Danube cruises?

1. Both cruises are suitable for travelers interested in castles.
2. When ships dock, travelers can walk to nearby attractions.
3. Traffic is to be expected on both rivers because they are the main rivers in
Europe.
4. Travelers need to take a shuttle bus to visit sites during land excursions.
5. Travelers can easily find a good deal themselves because there are many
cruises available.

Example 3 – GAT’61
Welcome…

Are your clothes feeling a little snug after the over-indulgence of the Christmas
season? Turn to page 43 to find out why losing inches from your waist could transform
your health and help you to be stronger, more energetic, and pain free. we have
collected together the latest diet advice, free recipes, and the chance to join our club
to get support from other Yours readers. Let's all pledge to reclaim our waists... 1 inch
at a time and get healthy together in 2018! And to help you get off to a flying start,
turn to page 37 to claim your free fitness DVD.

If your New Year's resolution is to be happier and healthier in 2018, why not
come along to our Yours Live Wellbeing break at Bodelwyddan Castle? This great-
value four-night break features nutrition talks, beauty tips and exercise classes, plus
with a spa on-site you’re guaranteed to return home rejuvenated. Turn to page 26 to
find out how to book.

See you next issue
Sharon Reid,
Editor

3. Based on the text, which statement is TRUE?

1. Some action needs to be taken to receive a free Fitness DVD.
2. Page 26 is about how to choose a good book to read.
3. At Bodelwyddan Castle, people feel rejuvenated because of its location.
4. Sharon Reid is an expert in the field of nutrition.
5. Club members are financially supported by Yours readers.

Example 4 – GAT’62

Expiry dates tell consumers the last day a product is safe to consume. The best
before dates marked on most foods are more about quality than safety. When this
date passes, it doesn’t mean that the food will be harmful, but its flavor, color or
texture might begin to deteriorate. To decide whether food is still safe, people should
rely on their senses (sight, smell, and taste). Food should not be consumed if the
taste, odor, or appearance is odd.

4. According to the passage, once the ‘best before’ date has passed, consumers can

tell if the food is safe by _____.

1. asking the food seller 2. reading the food label

3. using it in a dish 4. taking a small bite

5. examining a hard-boiled egg

VOCABULARY “สงั เกต context clue (+,-)”

• Which of the following words could replace the word “…”?

Example 1 – GAT’63

Feng shui was first used in China in the siting of graves. Later it was used to
identify safe locations where families would be able to flourish. It was also used to
site palaces and public monuments. Even whole cities were built according to feng
shui concepts.

1. The word “flourish” means ________. 2. grow
4. gather
1. stay
3. bond
5. resettle

Example 2 – GAT’62

Real self-defense starts with weapons and works its way down the ladder to
bear-handed techniques. Check out the news any day of the week and you will most
likely hear of someone who has been shot dead or assaulted with some type of
weapon. In comparison, very rarely will you hear of someone beaten to death by
another person with just their bare hands. If your martial arts training is not
addressing this, it is not preparing you for real violence or teaching you real self-
defense.

2. The word ‘assaulted’ can be replaced by ______.

1. knocked 2. buried
3. caught 4. attacked
5. caged

Example 3 – ONET’59

TIJUANA: Nine people in Mexico were caught red-handed on Tuesday digging a
tunnel that was apparently to be used to sneak drugs into California, officials said.
The detainees had been digging from inside a house in the north-west border town
of Tijuana and tried in vain to flee, the National Defence secretariat said. The tunnel
was about 2 0 m underground and reachable by climbing down a ladder through a
closet in the house. Army troops also seized a truck that the detainees had been using
to take away soil from the digging operations.

3. The phrase “caught red-handed” (line 1) means ______.
1. captured while doing something wrong
2. seen with blood-stained hands

3. observed using red paint
4. noticed wearing red gloves
5. arrested while spraying their hands

4. The word “sneak” (line 2) can best be replaced by ______.

1. hijack 2. ransack

3. smuggle 4. trade

5. remove

REFERENCE “อ้างจากบทความ”

• What does the phrase / word “…” refer to?

Practice
• The money was used to buy relief supplies for the flood victims. These included
foods, drinks and medicine.
• Army troops also seized a truck that the detainees had been using to take away
soil from the digging operation.
• Dingoes, introduced to Australia about 4,000 years ago, are a protected species
on Fraser Island and are a popular attraction for camping tourists.

Example 1 – ONET’59

Certain types of home improvement are often sold by doorstep salesmen. Many
behave responsibly, but there are some rogues too. Some pretend to be researchers
or ‘energy consultants’ and so on, in order to get inside your front door. It’s only when
they are inside that you find out that they want to sell something! Ask for some kind
of identification and don't let anyone in until you know who they represent.

1. The word “rogues” (line 2) means “men who are _____”.

1. friendly 2. humorous

3. improper 4. unpopular

5. dishonest

2. The word “they” (line 5) refers to _____. 2. types
4. researchers
1. repairs
3. salesmen
5. consultants

Example 2 – ONET’60

Dear Annie: I’m not an animal person. I wasn't raised with animals and find it difficult
to have them in my home. Years ago, I tried a cat for my daughter’s sake, but it didn’t
go well.

All my friends and family members know this about me. The problem is that
certain friends and relatives who have pets expect to bring them to my house when
they come to visit. I have offered to house their pets either in the garage or in my
fenced backyard, but they dismissed that idea and insist that their pets stay in my
house.

3. The word “this” (line 4) refers to the fact that the writer ______.

1. allowed his daughter to have a pet cat
2. had difficulties with his friends’ pets
3. does not like his daughter’s cat
4. does not get along well with animals
5. was not successful in training pets

Example 3 – GAT’62

Expiry dates tell consumers the last day a product is safe to consume. The ‘best
before’ dates marked on most foods are more about quality than safety. When this
date passes, it doesn’t mean that the food will be harmful, but its flavor, color or
texture might begin to deteriorate. To decide whether food is still safe, people should
rely on their senses (sight, smell, and taste). Food should not be consumed if the
taste, odor, or appearance is odd.

An exception to this is eggs, which have a 'best before' date of no more than
28 days after they are laid. After this date the quality of the eggs will deteriorate and
if any salmonella bacteria are present, they could make you ill. If you want to use an
egg after its ‘best before' date, make sure that you only use it in dishes where it will

be fully cooked, so that both yolk and white are solid, such as in a cake or as a hard-
boiled egg.

4. The pronoun ‘this’ refers to the fact that _____.
1. food tastes and smells bad after its ‘best before’ date
2. food tastes best if it is consumed within the ‘best before’ date
3. it is safe to taste food that has passed its ‘best before’ date
4. ‘best before’ dates on certain food are unreliable
5. food should not be consumed if its order is strange

5. The writer advises readers to ______.
1. eat fresh eggs within 28 days after they are laid
2. save eggs for a month before cooking them
3. grow salmonella bacteria in expired eggs
4. stop consuming uncooked eggs
5. use eggs in dished as soon as they are bought

INFERENCE / CONCLUSION “สรุปจาก evidence”

• What can be inferred from “…”?
• What is the implication of the text “…”?
• What does the last paragraph imply?
• What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?

Example 1
Maggie is a teacher of an Etiquette and Social Skills course at the Petite

Protocol School. She teaches her students, aged between six and twelve years old,
to behave politely in social situations like speaking on the phone. She thinks it is the
best time to teach kids at this age because they are very easy. “Children at this age
want to be polite. We can see they’re trying.” Maggie says. She also believes that
when they get older, it’s harder for them to stop doing bad habits.

1. What can be inferred from Maggie‘s thoughts?
1. Parents must not teach their kids good manners when they grow up.
2. It’s too hard to stop doing bad habits when ones get older.
3. Good manners can be cultivated and the sooner, the better.
4. It’s required for all parents to teach good manners to their kids.
5. Telephone etiquette is the only lesson taught in the course.

Example 2
Unfortunately, the tiger’s body is in enormous demand for traditional Chinese

medicine and illegal hunters can get up to $20,000 for a dead tiger. Also, their habitat
is disappearing because poor farmers are cutting wood at reserves like Ranthambhore
National Park in India. If we cannot stop the hunting or protect its habitat, in the next
few years this great cat will disappear forever.

2. Which of the followings could NOT be inferred from the passage?
1. Tigers, if not prohibited, will become extinct.
2. Traditional Chinese medicine is one of many causes of a tiger extinction.
3. Alive tigers are more valuable than dead ones.
4. Farmers’ invasion of reserves reduced the number of tigers.
5. Many national parks in India didn’t take severe measures to protect tigers.

Example 3 – 9SUBJ’57
The Indian River Lagoon has been suffering recently because of microscopic

algae blooms, which have caused mass die-offs of seagrass, which shelters aquatic
species and is the primary food for manatees. The Orlando Sentinel's Kevin Spear
reports manatees began dying in the areas that had the worst seagrass loss last year,
but no cause of death has officially been determined.

3. What can be inferred about seagrass from the first paragraph?
1. It is grass that grows in the sea.
2. It will soon be completely destroyed.
3. It is an endangered aquatic creature.
4. It prevents sea creatures from microscopic algae.
5. It used to be plentiful in the Indian River Lagoon.

MAIN IDEA / TOPIC “พดู บอ่ ย ๆ ใจความสำคญั ”

• How would be the best possible title of this article?
• What is the main idea of this text?
• What is this passage mainly about?
• What does this passage chiefly deal with?

Example 1 – GAT’63
The ‘best before’ date is often mistaken by consumers to be the same as the

expiry date. That’s why most of the time, foods that may have passed their ‘best
before’ date go straight in the trash.

1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
1. The words ‘best before’ and ‘expiry’ have the same meaning.
2. Consumers should not throw away good food.
3. Many people mistake ‘best before’ dates as expiry dates.
4. Thrown away foods are, in fact, safe to eat.
5. It is important to get rid of expired food regularly.

Example 2 – ONET’64
Sydney: A dingo dragged a sleeping toddler from a camper van on a popular

Australian holiday island late on Thursday, but his father awoke and pulled his 14-
month-old son from the jaws of the animal.

2. The news report begins with a story about _____.
1. a camper van attacked by dingoes on Fraser Island
2. an ancient protected wild animal in Australia
3. a 14-month-old boy killed by a wild animal
4. a popular but dangerous Australian holiday island
5. a dingo pulling a sleeping child from a camper van

Example 3 – ONET’60

An Australian man yesterday described spending 12 hours clinging to a tree
branch “like a koala bear” as crocodiles circled beneath him after his boat ran aground.

Stan Martell said he climbed the tree after he fell asleep while out on a boat on
the crocodile-infested Lynne River in the north of Western Australia state and awoke to
find the boat jammed under a tree and filled with water.

Martell said he spent Friday night in fear that the tree branch would break. He
said he was “a bit wary about the crocs. I saw two crocs right where I was, one was a big
one, and one was about three metres. I just sat there watching my boat and thinking, I
can’t believe this has just happened.” Martell said rescuers found him the next morning
after he activated his satellite phone and emergency radio beacon.

3. What is likely to be the headline of this news article?

1. Australian man chased by crocs
2. Australian man survives boat accident
3. Crocs spend night with Australian man
4. Crocs keep Australian man up a tree all night
5. Australian man spends night in fear of drowning

Example 4 – ONET’61

NEW DELHI (APP) — Exams were postponed at a school in the southern Indian state
of Tamil Nadu when snakes suddenly began slithering out of a cupboard.

According to the Press Trust of India, students at the middle school in Madurai
were taking an exam when the snakes invaded the classroom.

Most of the students fled, but several stayed to try to drive the snakes away.
They managed to kill four but were forced to retreat as more and more kept coming
out of the cupboard.

Police rushed to the scene, but there was not much they could do. They
promised to send snake charmers to the school.

4. What is likely to be the headline of this news article?

1. Snakes hide in cupboard 2. Snakes put a stop to exam

3. School classrooms invaded 4. Four students killed by snakes

5. Middle school students scare snakes

TONE / ATTITUDE / PURPOSE

• What is the main purpose of this article?
• What is the main objective of this article?
• What is the overall tone of this article?

TONE

neutral (เปน็ กลาง)
indifferent, negligent, ignorant (เพกิ เฉย / ไม่ใส่ใจ)
factual (เป็นความจรงิ )
objective, fair (ยุตธิ รรม)
reasonable, logical, sensible (มเี หตผุ ล)
formal, official (เป็นทางการ)
informal, unofficial (ไมเ่ ป็นทางการ)

cheerful, entertaining (รา่ เริง / สนกุ สนาน)
hopeful, positive, optimistic (ในแง่ดี / มคี วามหวัง)
satisfied, favorable (ท่พี งึ พอใจ / ชื่นชอบ)
humorous (ตลกขบขนั )
sympathetic, considerate, compassionate (เหน็ อกเหน็ ใจ)
imaginative, fanciful (จนิ ตนาการ / แฟนซี)
realistic, practical (เป็นไปได้ / ในทางปฏบิ ตั ิ)
respectful (นา่ เคารพ)

offensive (กา้ วร้าว)
hopeless, negative, pessimistic (ในแงร่ า้ ย / สนิ้ หวัง)
unsatisfied, unfavorable (ไม่นา่ พึงพอใจ / ไมช่ น่ื ชอบ)
sarcastic, ironic, satirical (เสยี ดส)ี
absurd, ridiculous, senseless (งเี่ งา่ / ไร้สาระ)
boastful, exaggerating (ขโี้ ม้ / กลา่ วเกินจรงิ )
subjective, biased (อคติ / ไม่ยุตธิ รรม)
tragic, miserable (โศกเศร้า)
outraged, hated (โกรธ)
worried, concerned (กงั วล)

PURPOSE

ระบุ/บง่ ช้ี แสดง/ ประกาศ/ บรรยาย/ แนะนำ สนับสนุน พิสูจน์/
แนะนำ รายงาน อธิบาย ตรวจสอบ

point out show inform describe advise support prove
pinpoint present report narrate suggest promote examine
identify introduce state explain recommend encourage analyze
indicate clarify investigate
illustrate

โต้แยง้ / ยอมรับ/ ปฏิเสธ/ วิจารณ์ คาดเดา โนม้ น้าว เปรียบเทียบ
โตเ้ ถยี ง เห็นด้วย คัดค้าน

argue admit refuse comment assume convince compare
debate accept reject criticize presume persuade contrast
dispute agree disapprove induce distinguish
approve disagree differentiate
oppose
object

Example 1 – ONET’59

This story shows that there are some terribly mean people around in the world today.
My son went on holiday to Holland. It was a struggle to find the cash to send

him, but in the end off he went with a bit of pocket money. On his first day there, he
bought his younger brother and sister a present each – a dog that yaps and picks up
paper and a clown which does tricks. On the day of his departure, he was told to leave
the presents in the hotel lobby with his luggage, so he tied the toys to his case. When
it came time to go home, the toys had disappeared. Can anybody imagine the
disappointment on my son's face when he couldn’t give his brother and sister their
presents?

1. What is the purpose of this letter?
1. To complain about the hotel services
2. To admire the boy’s generosity
3. To describe a boy’s unpleasant experience
4. To warn people not to buy souvenirs
5. To comment on the irresponsibility of the hotel staff

2. The title of this letter is likely to be ______.
1. Holiday in Holland
2. Travelling Alone
3. Frightening Experience
4. Gifts for Loved Ones
5. Robbed of Kindness

Example 2
The need for more living space for human beings has resulted in reduction of

the green cover, destruction of forests, extinction of many species of plants and
animals and depletion of the Earth’s biodiversity. In its turn, this has caused immense
pollution, global warming and deterioration of the quality of life. It is high time now,
to check the reverse impact of human population on environment.

3. The tone of this article is ______.
1. humorous
2. imaginative
3. persuasive
4. outraged
5. hopeless

Example 3 – GAT’61

Remembering and forgetting are fairly big issues in learning. Short-term
memory has a limited capacity and information disappears fast unless you can shift
it into long-term memory. Most of the information that we receive is not stored, or

retained, but quickly lost -- probably at least 50% almost immediately and 20% more
after 24 hours. Review quickly and repeatedly to improve your memory retention.

We all have the natural ability to divide our attention, e.g., chatting while
listening to music. But when we focus exclusively on material we are attempting to
learn, we have a better chance to complete the memory task quickly and accurately.
It is also important to pay attention to get information right the first time. It’s difficult
to replace wrong information with the right information.

4. The purpose of the author is to _______.
1. show us the functions of memory in a learning process
2. illustrate how a memory task is completed
3. persuade us to improve our ability to learn
4. explain how information is stored in our brain
5. suggest how we can improve our memory

Example 3 – ONET’59

MISCELLANEOUS

• From where has the writer of this article mainly collected her information?
• Where do you expect to read this passage?
• How did the writer largely support his points?
• How are the ideas of passage mainly developed?

Example 1 – GAT’59

New Delhi – If all the people waiting to have a toilet in their homes in India
were to form a queue, the line would have 774 million people and stretch to the moon,
the non-profit group WaterAid said in a report released on the eve of the UN World
Toilet Day on Thursday. The study title It’s No Joke: The State of the World’s Toilets
2015 highlights health problems faced by 2.3 billion people across the world who do
not have access to safe private toilet.

1. The moon is mentioned in the study in order to _____.
1. tell the reader the distance between the moon and the earth
2. imply that the Indian population is growing faster than any other country
3. make fun of Indian people who have access to private toilets
4. make the reader feel how serious the problem being discussed is
5. convince the reader that the study has been scientifically conducted

Example 1 – GAT’59

It is still unclear whether exercising during adolescence can actually cause
lower mortality later in life. _______, multiple mechanisms are likely involved in the
link, Nechuta said. “One potential mechanism is that if you exercise as an adolescent,
you may be more likely to exercise as an adult, and you may be more likely to have
healthy behavior that then contribute to the reduced risk of death” she told.

2. Which of the following best completes the blank in paragraph 5?
1. In contrast
2. In fact
3. As a result
4. Similarly
5. Meanwhile

3. Which of the following is Nechuta likely to agree with?
1. Cardiovascular disease can be 100% prevented if you exercise.
2. The more you exercise as a teen the longer you live.
3. Healthy habits can be formed and the sooner the better.
4. On average, women die more of cancer than heart disease.
5. The older you start exercising, the higher risk of cancer you have.

DOCUMENT READING

Direction: Study the chart given and choose the best answers to the questions using
information from the chart. (ONET’63)

1. The least visited countries were _____. 2. Brunei and Bhutan
1. China and Thailand 4. Mongolia and Bhutan
3. Nepal and Mongolia
5. Nepal and Brunei

2. The number of tourists visiting China in 2017 was _____ million.

1. 24.03 2. 32.58

3. 59.27 4. 60

5. 70

3. The chart demonstrating the figures was _____.
1. a record since 2017
2. a bi-annual report
3. arranged in an alphabetical order
4. reported by the World Tourism Organization
5. the number of travelers to Southeast Asia

4. The number of visitors to Japan and South Korea differs by _____ million.

1. 1.33 2. 10.08

3. 10.80 4. 11.12

5. 13.52