21. Which word does not have the same stress pattern as others? a. anchor b. rely c. prepare d.

secure 22. Which word does not have the same stress pattern as others? a. expansion b. illustrate c. photograph d. syllable 23. Which word does not have the same stress pattern as others? a. capacity b. political c. certificate d. consequently 24. Which word does not have the same stress pattern as others? a. transportation b. European c. apparently d. unemployment 25. A: Dont you get an upset stomach with very hot food? B: No. ___________ a. Im used to it. b. I used to it. c. I was used to eating it. d. Im used to eat it.

26. The more you eat __________ you are. a. the fattest b. fatter c. the fatter d. the more fat 27. I got a __________ bill. a. ten dollar b. ten dollars c. ten-dollars d. ten-dollar 28. The company ___________ has been in business for over forty years, specializes in bulk cargo handling. a. that b. which c. whose d. who 29. They asked me for _________ more copies of my book. a. a few b. few c. a little d. little 30. Would you like to come to ________ cinema with us? We are going to see _________ film. a. - / a b. - / c. the / a d. a / a

31. Im afraid I cant come to the station to __________ you _________, so Ill say goodbye now. a. send / off b. see / of c. see / off d. send / of 32. There is a cold wind blowing in from _________ Atlantic. Youll need to wear ________ jacket if you go outside. a. the / a b. an / the c. an / a d. the / the 33. _______ take this book from the library without permission. a. Youd better not b. Youd better not to c. Its better you not d. Better dont you 34. There was an argument between _______ and ________. a. he / I b. his / mine c. him / me d. himself / myself 35. The teacher was pleased because ________ of her students failed the test. a. all b. some c. most d. none

36. He ________ a little more tactful but he wasnt. a. must have been b. didnt need c. should have been d. oughtnt to have been 38. The thief ________ for he ran away quickly. a. may have been frightened b. ought to have been frightened c. must have been frightened d. had to be frightened 39. Bill likes badminton and so ________ Jenny. a. likes b. liking c. does d. does like 40. He never used to give sweet words, _________ he? a. usednt b. didnt c. did d. never used 41. Two books on the same subject appeared simultaneously. The word simultaneously can be replaced by _______. a. at the same time b. from time to time c. for the time being d. time after time

42. The price was somewhat higher than Id expected. The word expected can be replaced by _______. a. altogether b. sooner c. rather d. somehow 44. He borrowed _________ for shopping yesterday. a. the bicycle of his uncle b. his uncles bicycle c. the bicycle of his uncles d. his uncle bicycles 45. The weather will be _________ today with northwest winds around ten miles per hour. a. more sun b. the most sunshine c. more sunshine d. mostly sunny 46. Richards is the best qualified for the position. ________, he brings with him years of experience in related disciplines. a. However b. Neither c. Moreover d. So 47. How was the movie? To tell you the truth, it was rather a. disappointing b. disappointment c. disappoint d. disappointed

48. The Newton City School District Board of Education will meet to vote on the budget ________ it is presented to the public. a. since b. after c. then d. during 49. You speak _______ you knew everything. a. as if b. but c. although d. in spite of 50. You speak English _______ fast _______ I do. a. so / as b. so / that c. as / as d. too / to 51. The doctor recommended that he _______ in bed for a week. a. be b. was c. stayed d. staying 52. ___________ her yesterday. I would have told her the truth. a. Had I seen b. If I saw c. If I have seen d. Were I see

53. I would be very grateful if you _________ the merchandise right away. a. send b. will send c. shall send d. would send 54. Evan had ________ time at the party that he didnt leave until the sun rose the next day. a. the more wonderful b. such a wonderful c. the most wonderful d. the wonderful 55. The retail industry has strenuously ________ to federal efforts to create basic protections for right workers. a. objected b. objections c. objective d. object 56. He has a stomach disorder and _______ everything he eats. a. stirs up b. tears up c. pulls up d. throws up 57. Jan and Lee were responsible for coordinating a ___ event that will be remembered for years to come. a. speculating b. speculative c. spectacular d. speculated

58. Hallstaed doesnt expect the method to be a mainstay in the industry for sometime because the new processors are ______________. a. expensively b. expense c. costly d. cost 59. 66. Situation: Peter is talking to his colleague, Somchai, at the office. Somchai: Hi Peter. I hear youre going to Singapore next week. Peter: Peter: Thats right. Just for three days. Its a business trip. Well, that depends on ___(60)___ it is. Ill be quite busy. Somchai: Would you buy something for me ___(59)___ youre there? Somchai: I want an attachment for my laptop. I bought it from a store on Orchard Road a few months ago and I cant get the part I need here. Ill write out all the details for you. Peter: I should be able to manage that without ___(61)___. Ill be staying at the Apple Hotel, which is on Orchard Road, so I wont have to go out of my way. Somchai: The attachment I need costs about $50. Can I give it to you ___(62)___ baht before you leave? Peter: Peter: No, ___(63)___. You can pay me when I get back. Im ___(65)___ on the evening fight on Wednesday so I should be in ___(66)___ work on Thursday morning. Somchai: Fine. Im very grateful to you. 59. a. while 60. a. how 61. a. a little difficult b. too much trouble c. may obstacles d. a few problems 62. a. in b. by c. for d. with b. unless b. who c. if c. why d. hence d. what Somchai: ___(64)___ when will you be back to the office?

63. a. its no good b. thats all right c. not so soon d. that sounds great 64. a. Howeverb. Thus 65. a. arranged 66. a. for b. from c. In addition b. booked c. on d. By the way c. boarding d. reserving d. and