Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

29. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.

A. began                      B. created                   

C. developed               D. introduced

30. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.

A. clue                         B. data                                    C. proof                       D. sign

31. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments.

A. acupoints                B. diseases                 

C. points                      D. treatments

32. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer.

A. allergy                    B. practice                  

C. therapy                   D. treatment

33. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.

A. increase                  B. prevent                 

  C. reduce                     D. spoil

34. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?

A. choices                   B. decisions                

C. judgements             D. votes

35. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body.

A. cut out                    B. exhaled                  

C. removed                 D. held

36. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do.

A. aware of                 B. capable of              

C. responsible for        D. suitable for

37. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system.

A. encourage               B. generate                 

C. increase                   D. expand

38. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort.

A. direct                      B. indirect                  

C. original                   D. unwanted

39. Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan.

A. Eating                     B. Ingesting               

C. Inhaling                 D. Swallowing

40. Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

A. avoid                      B. cure                        

C. forbid                     D. reduce

41. Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body.

A. compounds             B. comprises              

C. produces                 D. Provides

42. The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself.

A. cure                                    B. generate                  C. Protect                    D. remove

Exercise 5. Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

43. The human respiratory system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

A. breathing out          B. dismissing              

C. exhaling                  D. inhaling

44. Turmeric can help in boosting immune system and fight off free radical attacks in the system.

A. destroying              B. enhancing              

C. weakening              D. stopping

45. Although there are unanswered questions, acupuncture appears to work.

A. be incorrect            B. be ineffective        

C. be uncertain          D. be unhelpful

46. Apart from being used as an ingredient in cooking, turmeric also promotes many health benefits.

A. contributes to         B. discourages            

C. stimulates               D. weakens

47. Originally, there were 365 acupoints, but now this has increased to more than 2000 nowadays.

A. reduced                  B. stabled                   

C. transferred              D. turned into

48. Acupuncture is considered to be very safe when enough precautions are taken.

A. comfortable            B. dangerous              

C. Sore                        D. unhealthy

49. Compound exercises can increase strength and size far effectively than isolation exercises.

A. Light                      B. Heavy                    

C. Mixed                     D. Single

50. Care is also needed so that inner body parts (lungs, heart liver, etc.) are not touched by the needles.

A. external                  B. foreign                   

C. superficial               D. visible

Part II. VOCABULARY

Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

11. The controller of the body is the......system. Led by the brain and nerves, it allows us to move, talk and feel emotions.

A. circulatory              B. digestive    

C. nervous                   D. respiratory

12.......system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy.

A. Circulatory             B. Digestive   

C. Nervous                  D. Respiratory

13. Skeletal system of the body is made up of our....... It supports our body and protects our organs.

A. bones                      B. museles      

C. nerves                     D. vessels

14. In under a minute, your......can pump blood to bring oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your body.

A. brain                       B. heart          

C. lungs                       D. vessels

15. The human......system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

A. circulatory              B. digestive    

C. nervous                   D. respiratory

16. A healthy......between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their lives.

A. balance                   B. control                   

C. equality       D. share

17. He likes to......a nap for an hour when he arrives home from work.

A. do                           B. get                         

C. make                       D. take

18. I’ve been a night owl......up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12 and 3 a.m.

A. finishing                 B. getting                   

C. staying                    D. waking

19. It’s not too late to......your bad habits (smoking, drinking, overeating, etc.) and immediately start living a happier, healthier life.

A. get rid                     B. give on                   

C. kick                         D. remember

20. If people breathe in deeply, their......can expand to twice their normal size.

A. hearts                      B. kidneys                  

C. lungs                       D. stomachs

21. Some foods and spices may......your breath for days after a meal.

A. damage                   B. harm                      

C. reduce                     D. spoil

22. Fish, poultry, beans or nuts......half of their dinner plate.

A. make of                  B. make out                

C. make up                  D. make up of

23. It’s another name for the backbone. It is.......       

A. brain                       B. leg                          

C. pump                      D. spine

24. Ailments are caused by a/an......of yin and yang.

A. abnormal                B. imbalance              

C. unequal                   D. unfairness

25. Yoga increases endurance,......and flexibility.

A. blood                      B. powerful                

C. strength                  D. strong

26. Food and drinks which stronglyfthe body can cause stress.

A. boost                      B. develop                  

C. encourage               D. stimulate

27. As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut people’s......of coronary heart disease and cancer by nearly 22 per cent.

A. chance                    B. luck                        

C. opportunity             D. risk

28. Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate acupoints to......needles accurately.

A. infuse                     B. inject                      

C. insert                       D. install

Part I. PHONETICS

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. allergy                B. digest                     

C. oxygen                    D. sugar

2. A. breath                 B. head                      

C. health                     D. heart

3. A. among                B. belong                    

C. body                       D. strong

4. A. approach             B. children                 

C. chocolate                D. stomach

5. A. intestine              B. mind                      

C. spine                       D. reliable

Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

6. A. ailment               B. disease                   

C. pultry                      D. nervous

7. A. digestive             B. intestine                 

C. condition                D. evidence

8. A. internal               B. skeletal                  

C. therapy                   D. willpower

9. A. alternative          B. bacteria                  

C. respiratory              D. scientific

10. A. acupuncturist    B. circulatory             

C. ineffectively           D. vegetarian

Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

106. I am the youngest son in the family. I didn’t have to do much housework.

            A. Being the youngest son in the family, I didn’t have to do much housework.

            B. If I was the youngest son in the family, I wouldn t have done much housework.

            C. Although I am the youngest son in the family, I wouldn’t have done much housework.

D. Despite the fact that I am the youngest son in the family, I did not have to do much housework.

107. We need to share the tasks. The burden on each member will be more tolerable.

            A. Although the burden on each member will be more tolerable, we still need to share the tasks.

            B. We need to share the tasks so the burden on each member will be more tolerable.

            C. Unless we share the tasks, the burden on each member will be more tolerable.

D. It is essential to share the tasks, otherwise, the burden on each member will be more tolerable.

108. Dan saw all the paintings. He left right after.

            A. Dan left right after to see all the paintings.

            B. Dan left all the paintings after seeing them.

            C. Right after seeing all the paintings, Dan left.

            D. He left and then saw the paintings right after.

109. I usually like red. I wore black to the party last night.

            A. Because I usually like red, I wore black to the party last night.

            B. Although I usually like red. I wore black to the party last night.

            C. Unless I like red, I wore black to the party last night.

            D. As a result of my interest in red, I wore black to the party last night.

110. He tried his best. He won the biggest prize.      

            A. If he had tried his best, he could have won the biggest prize.

            B. Unless he tried his best, he couldn’t win the biggest prize.

            C. Although he tried his best, he still won the biggest prize.

            D. If he hadn’t tried his best, he couldn’t have won the biggest prize.

Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.

We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world.  Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-being, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a sustainable and bright future.

A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, children have to work in order to build a strong family. If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

94. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

            A. Family is a vital part of your life.

            B. Not everyone has a family.

            C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.

            D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions ot family.

95. In the writer's opinion, ____.

            A. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy

            B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties

            C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures

            D. people can be easily forgiven by people around

96. To children, family plays a role in ____.

            A. teaching them academic subjects

            B. developing their personal traits

            C. helping them to find a good job

            D. encouraging them to study a lot at school

97. The word "They" in the passage refers to ____.

A. children                  B. teachers                  C. good habits             D. parents

98. The word "ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.

A. destroyed               B. saved                      C. built                        D. constructed

99. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation between family and society?

            A. When a family fails, the whole society falls down.

            B. A family member will be unhappy to fry his best.

C. Family members have responsibilities to set good examples.

            D. Strong families build a wealthy society.

100. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

            A. Educational role ot family             B. The importance of family

            C. Family and society                         D. The birth of fragile object

Part VI. WRITING

Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

101. The food price will change at the end of this month.

            A. The food price will be the same until the end of this month.

B. The food price of this month will be equal to the one of next month.

C. There will be no same food price from now till next month.

            D. There will be two different food prices next month.

102. All the other schools in the city are more expensive than my school.

            A. My school is one of the most expensive schools in the city.

            B. There are some more expensive schools than mine in the city.

C. My school is the least expensive school in the city.

            D. There are some cheaper schools than my school in the city.

103. Does anyone know what this sculpture is worth today?

            A. Does anyone know if it is deserving to have this sculpture?

            B. Does anyone know whether someone should own this sculpture today?

            C. Does anyone know if today this sculpture is valuable or not?

            D. Does  anyone know how much this sculpture costs today?

104. “Stop treating me that way!” she cried out.

A. She warned me not to treat her that way.

            B. She urged me not to treat her that way.

            C. She begged me not to treat her that way.

            D. She advised me not to treat her that way.

105. She can do it because she knows the system inside out.

            A. She can do it because she is from inside the system.

            B. She can do it because the system is sometimes in and sometimes out.

            C. She can do it because she understands the system thoroughly.

            D. The confidential system enables her to do because she knows it.

Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.

We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world.  Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-being, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a sustainable and bright future.

A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, children have to work in order to build a strong family. If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

94. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

            A. Family is a vital part of your life.

            B. Not everyone has a family.

            C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.

            D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions ot family.

95. In the writer's opinion, ____.

            A. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy

            B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties

            C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures

            D. people can be easily forgiven by people around

96. To children, family plays a role in ____.

            A. teaching them academic subjects

            B. developing their personal traits

            C. helping them to find a good job

            D. encouraging them to study a lot at school

97. The word "They" in the passage refers to ____.

A. children                  B. teachers                  C. good habits             D. parents

98. The word "ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.

A. destroyed               B. saved                      C. built                        D. constructed

99. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation between family and society?

            A. When a family fails, the whole society falls down.

            B. A family member will be unhappy to fry his best.

C. Family members have responsibilities to set good examples.

            D. Strong families build a wealthy society.

100. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

            A. Educational role ot family             B. The importance of family

            C. Family and society                         D. The birth of fragile object

Part VI. WRITING

Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

101. The food price will change at the end of this month.

            A. The food price will be the same until the end of this month.

B. The food price of this month will be equal to the one of next month.

C. There will be no same food price from now till next month.

            D. There will be two different food prices next month.

102. All the other schools in the city are more expensive than my school.

            A. My school is one of the most expensive schools in the city.

            B. There are some more expensive schools than mine in the city.

C. My school is the least expensive school in the city.

            D. There are some cheaper schools than my school in the city.

103. Does anyone know what this sculpture is worth today?

            A. Does anyone know if it is deserving to have this sculpture?

            B. Does anyone know whether someone should own this sculpture today?

            C. Does anyone know if today this sculpture is valuable or not?

            D. Does  anyone know how much this sculpture costs today?

104. “Stop treating me that way!” she cried out.

A. She warned me not to treat her that way.

            B. She urged me not to treat her that way.

            C. She begged me not to treat her that way.

            D. She advised me not to treat her that way.

105. She can do it because she knows the system inside out.

            A. She can do it because she is from inside the system.

            B. She can do it because the system is sometimes in and sometimes out.

            C. She can do it because she understands the system thoroughly.

            D. The confidential system enables her to do because she knows it.

Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.

We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world.  Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-being, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a sustainable and bright future.

A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, children have to work in order to build a strong family. If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

94. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

            A. Family is a vital part of your life.

            B. Not everyone has a family.

            C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.

            D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions ot family.

95. In the writer's opinion, ____.

            A. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy

            B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties

            C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures

            D. people can be easily forgiven by people around

96. To children, family plays a role in ____.

            A. teaching them academic subjects

            B. developing their personal traits

            C. helping them to find a good job

            D. encouraging them to study a lot at school

97. The word "They" in the passage refers to ____.

A. children                  B. teachers                  C. good habits             D. parents

98. The word "ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.

A. destroyed               B. saved                      C. built                        D. constructed

99. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation between family and society?

            A. When a family fails, the whole society falls down.

            B. A family member will be unhappy to fry his best.

C. Family members have responsibilities to set good examples.

            D. Strong families build a wealthy society.

100. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

            A. Educational role ot family             B. The importance of family

            C. Family and society                         D. The birth of fragile object

Part VI. WRITING

Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

101. The food price will change at the end of this month.

            A. The food price will be the same until the end of this month.

B. The food price of this month will be equal to the one of next month.

C. There will be no same food price from now till next month.

            D. There will be two different food prices next month.

102. All the other schools in the city are more expensive than my school.

            A. My school is one of the most expensive schools in the city.

            B. There are some more expensive schools than mine in the city.

C. My school is the least expensive school in the city.

            D. There are some cheaper schools than my school in the city.

103. Does anyone know what this sculpture is worth today?

            A. Does anyone know if it is deserving to have this sculpture?

            B. Does anyone know whether someone should own this sculpture today?

            C. Does anyone know if today this sculpture is valuable or not?

            D. Does  anyone know how much this sculpture costs today?

104. “Stop treating me that way!” she cried out.

A. She warned me not to treat her that way.

            B. She urged me not to treat her that way.

            C. She begged me not to treat her that way.

            D. She advised me not to treat her that way.

105. She can do it because she knows the system inside out.

            A. She can do it because she is from inside the system.

            B. She can do it because the system is sometimes in and sometimes out.

            C. She can do it because she understands the system thoroughly.

            D. The confidential system enables her to do because she knows it.