D. poem
20. The waterfall provided a _______ source of soothing background noise.
A. continual
B. continue
C. continuing
D. continuity
Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word. 21.
Last weekend, I fell
over and broke my toe.
Correct answer over
22.
Phil will come
is.
Your answer over
into his own once his boss recognizes how valuable he
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from23.
Kevin has been riding a motorcycle
Your answer into
a very young age. Correct answer from
withYour answer from
24.
Among the group members, there was a strong desire
an afternoon
of shopping. Your answer Correct answer
with for
25. offI usually drift to sleep while watching television.
26.
The teacher told me
Your answer off
offCorrect answer off
for talking in class again today.
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Your answer off
27.
Do you believe
in free will?
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of28.
Julie received an award in appreciation
Your answer in
her service to the
community. Your answer Correct answer
of of
29. withDon't try to reason a child—you won't get very far.
30.
Once again, Greg was left
Your answer with
outCorrect answer with
of the decision.
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Your answer out
Part II: Banked Cloze
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
When I was a child, my best friend Joseph and I would play a game called \Spy.\(31)villain, and sometimes we would reverse the roles. Make-believe games like this were my favourite, and I remember that many summer days were (32)Secret Spy.
Every time we played, the story had to be different. We played so much that, needless to say, some of the stories got quite (33)resemblancelargely spent outside, playing Super
. Eventually, Super Secret Spy was like a science fiction movie; the stories took place on other planets and one of us was an alien. Sometimes, we would wear old Halloween masks so the (34)remarkable!
I remember one day in particular. Joseph was the alien and he captured me on a (35)barrencompetence to an alien was
, empty planet (my backyard). He threw me in \giggleda big tree) and(36)and (37)helpless with mischievous delight. At first, I felt all alone
. Then I pulled myself together and remembered that I was the Super
Secret Spy!
I thought of my escape plan. When Alien Joseph came to check on me in the alien prison, I (38)a (39)whirled around quickly and grabbed his alien laser gun. In
of laser fire, I ran past my captor and escaped the alien prison!
blinkI was free! Super Secret Spy had won again!
Just then, Joseph and I both realized that it was late afternoon, the sun was setting, and (40)twilight was upon us. We were both hungry, so we were incredibly happy when
my mother called us inside for dinner. Even Super Secret Spies and aliens need to eat!
(31) (32) (33) (34) (35) (36) (37) (38) (39) (40) Your answer
villain largely resemblance competence barren giggled helpless whirled blink twilight Correct answer villain largely bizarre resemblance barren giggled helpless whirled blaze twilight
Part III: Reading Comprehension
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.
When we're young, we can't wait to grow up and get on with life. When we're adults, we long for the carefree days of our youth when we could play all day without worry. This is one of the greatest ironies of life. Indeed, \humans always want what they can't have. It's our nature.
That's why it's good practice to instill in our children a healthy respect for childhood. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up. We always ask them, \to be when you grow up?\continually encourage them, \grow up, the world will be yours and you can make your dreams come true.\and demand everything that we tell them is coming to them.
Children should be free to play the day away. We should encourage them to use their imagination, create entire worlds in a cardboard box, and explore their backyard as if they were exploring an undiscovered country. You cannot put a price on an active and fertile imagination, nor can you overestimate the value of an inquisitive mind, a respect for the environment, and an urge to question why everything is as it is. These traits are all developed and nurtured when we're children and, without them, we would not be able to function as adults in the modern world.
Research has shown that children are happiest and healthiest when they have the freedom to act
like children. This may seem obvious, but it's often forgotten as parents push their children to study harder, practice longer, and essentially act like adults. It's important to remember that children are constantly learning. Therefore, they are also learning as they're playing. Exploring nature fosters a respect for the environment that may lead children to become biologists or naturalists. Creating with paint and crayons instills a love of art that might help develop young artists or musicians. Playing make-believe stimulates the imagination in a way that writers, filmmakers, and actors find most useful. Building with blocks helps the mind understand how things are constructed and might lead to an interest in engineering.
It's true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life. However, this should not be the sole purpose of play. Children should play because they're children. It's how they stay happy, healthy, and young. Why should we push them to be something they're not?
41. Which of the following sentences is the main idea of this passage?
A. It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can't have.
B. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up.
C. Children should be free to play the day away.
D. It's true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life.
42. Which of the following would the writer of this passage likely NOT agree with?
A. Adults should understand that children learn while they play.
B. It is important for children to play and act young.
C. Many games help children appreciate potential careers.
D. Children should concentrate on their schoolwork above everything else.
43. \
A. other situations always seem better than the ones we are in
B. people always lack confidence in themselves
C. people prefer to live in a less barren land
D. people always want their children to grow up fast
44. This passage is best described as _____.
A. a first-person memoir
B. a dramatic dialogue
C. a persuasive essay
D. an entertaining story
45. What does the writer mean by \
A. The ability to think creatively is worthless.
B. The ability to think creatively is invaluable.
C. The ability to think creatively helps children develop.
D. The ability to think creatively is a natural part of childhood.
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