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

Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more welfair.

A. rejected

B. sacked

C. reviewed

D. detected

Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.

A. overwhelming

B. incredible

C. optimistic

D. intellectual

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

School uniform is required in most of Vnese schools.

A. optional

B. depended

C. divided

D. compulsory

Not until a few years ago_______ playing football .

A. did he start

B. he has started

C. he started

D. had he started

I am afraid I haven’t allowed him enough initiative, said Father Payne, that’s a bad habit of mine.

A. determination

B. encouragement

C. beginning

D. cowardice

Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.

A. photocopy

B. particular

C. enthusiasm

D. economy

What can a reader find out from this text?

A. what the British education system is like.

B. what kind of programme Atlantic College offers.

C. what the British education system is like.

D. how to become a student at Atlantic College.

At the managers' meeting, the group decided against the new project as a viable option and decided on another direction to ensure success for the company's fall line.

A. impractical

B. feasible

C. practical

D. positive

Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.

A. compulsory

B. develop

C. applicant

D. substantial