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1. After failing the exam, Paul felt so _____ that he didn’t want to talk to anyone.(A) depressed (B) blessed (C) amazed (D) relaxed

2. Ruby loves learning about numbers, so she wanted to _____ in math at university.(A) fill (B) drop (C) major (D) break

3. Albert Einstein is often considered a _____ because of his groundbreaking discoveries in physics.(A) hacker (B) thief (C) genius (D) coach

4. The bright light was so strong that Emma _____ several times before her eyes adjusted.(A) clapped (B) blinked (C) sneezed (D) yelled

5. The two boys decided to _____ to the finish line to see who was the fastest runner.(A) crawl (B) pause (C) stroll (D) race

6. Climbing Mount Everest is a remarkable _____ that requires great strength, endurance, and determination.(A) feat (B) scent (C) gadget (D) defect

7. Thanks to the vaccine, Sarah is now _____ to the virus and does not have to worry about getting sick.(A) fragile (B) allergic (C) immune (D) vulnerable

8. To make a traditional lantern for Halloween, you need to _____ out the inside of the pumpkin first.(A) attach (B) hollow (C) capture (D) recruit

9. Even after getting what he wanted, Brian continued to _____ about every little inconvenience, annoying
everyone around him.(A) boast (B) relish (C) justify (D) whine

10. When she heard that she had won the international piano competition, she was overwhelmed with _____,
unable to contain her joy.(A) lethargy (B) ecstasy (C) apathy (D) melancholy

11. Although medical geography is a _____ field of study today, geographers have some obstacles to overcome
when gathering data.(A) presupposed (B) ponderous (C) preemptive (D) prominent

12. The Louisiana Purchase was an _____ deal for the United States, the final cost totaling less than five cents
per acre at $15 million.(A) invisible (B) insatiable (C) instable (D) incredible

13. Collective poverty is a lack of basic resources that are so widespread that it _____ an entire society or
subgroup of people within that society.(A) afflicts (B) affiliates (C) filters (D) institutes

14. Thought leaders are _____ as trusted resources for information, not just among their clients and customers,
but from their colleagues and peers.(A) predetermined (B) prevailed (C) pretended (D) perceived

15. Refugee populations are often faced with chaotic conditions in their country of origin, usually because of
_____ governments or populations opposed to religious or ethnic groups.(A) authoritarian (B) augmented (C) autonomous (D) authentic

16. Eric agreed _____ us with the project.(A) help (B) helped (C) to help (D) helping

17. It’s amazing that Michael _____ swim across the large pool by himself back in his early childhood.(A) can (B) must (C) could (D) ought to

18. The small town _____ I grew up is known for its beautiful scenery and friendly people.(A) which (B) where (C) what (D) that

19. What Edward told Lucy was all true, but she frowned as if he _____ everything.(A) make up (B) made up (C) makes up (D) had made up

20. Only after the meeting _____ how serious the situation was.(A) they realized (B) had they realize (C) they did realize (D) did they realize

21. _____ by the professor, the students revised their essays carefully.(A) Having warned (B) Been warning (C) Warned (D) Warning

22. _____ most high-end condos in the urban area, this unit centers around the water views, which are front and
center in the window-wrapped great room.(A) Alike (B) Like (C) Likely (D) Likewise

23. Starbucks is eliminating 30% of its menu in the coming months as part of the company’s plan to simplify its
offerings, reduce wait times and _____ its customer experience.(A) improves (B) improving (C) to improve (D) improve

24. Participating in a pyramid scheme is an offense under the Criminal Code of Canada, _____ by up to five
years imprisonment.(A) which punishes (B) punishing (C) punishable (D) punish

25. Inflation grew faster than expected last month, but investors are better equipped _____ they used to be to
combat the erosion of their savings.(A) than (B) when (C) as (D) while

26. _____ calling off the merger, the car companies said they still intend to collaborate under a strategic
partnership “aimed at the era of intelligence and electrified vehicles.”(A) In spite (B) Despite (C) Despite of (D) Because

27. Just because a business is run from home _____ mean it can’t compete with larger businesses.(A) didn’t (B) and (C) thus (D) doesn’t

28. _____ South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was the first ever sitting president to be taken into police custody.(A) Impeached (B) Impeaching (C) To impeach (D) Having impeached

29. The species composition of a forest is often unique to that forest, _____ some forests consisting of many
hundreds of species of trees while others consist of just a handful of species.(A) in (B) for (C) with (D) when

30. If either of these two leaders could be advised to say something _____ pleasant about the other, perhaps the
results of the negotiation could be different.(A) slight (B) slighting (C) slighted (D) slightly

31. (A) aviation (B) navigation (C) expedition (D) transmission

32. (A) fertilize (B) suspend (C) inspect (D) assemble

33. (A) coincidental (B) negligible (C) redundant (D) calamitous

34. (A) detect (B) compose (C) react (D) caution

35. (A) tribute (B) heed (C) debt (D) price

36. (A) derived (B) deprived (C) decried (D) capable

37. (A) repressive (B) impressive (C) deceptive (D) extensive

38. (A) calling (B) which called (C) calls (D) called

39. (A) due to (B) concerning (C) regardless of (D) as to

40. (A) expended (B) expedited (C) expanded (D) expired

41. Which of the following is true about greetings in Australia?(A) Eye contact with people of high status is considered impolite.(B) Greet people in a room or at a table in a counter-clockwise order.(C) It is important to keep a proper distance when talking to others.(D) People usually shake hands only when saying goodbye.

42. In South Korea, what should a person do when meeting someone for the first time?(A) The younger person bows first, and the older offers a handshake in return.(B) Wait for an introduction instead of introducing himself or herself.(C) Greet the other person with a smile and a hug to show friendliness.(D) Only bow a little without shaking hands or making eye contact.

43. In which country is it common to greet someone with a strong handshake?(A) South Korea (B) Turkey (C) Australia (D) Brazil

44. What is something that both Australians and Brazilians do when chatting with others?(A) Look at each other in the eyes. (B) Touch and pat each other.(C) Stand close to each other. (D) Ask about family first.

45. What is the biggest difference between Brazilians and South Koreans in social situations?(A) Brazilians usually offer long handshakes to each other, while South Koreans hardly shake hands.(B) Brazilians make eye contact to close friends only, while South Koreans generally shun their eyes away.(C) Brazilians wait for someone to introduce them, while South Koreans introduce themselves.(D) Brazilians often touch each other during talks, while South Koreans usually avoid physical contact.

46. Why does the article begin by mentioning shelter in the first paragraph?(A) To explain that earliest buildings were made for protection from weather.(B) To emphasize that modern buildings have larger accommodations.(C) To demonstrate how technology has improved building design.(D) To introduce different types and purposes of shelters around the world.

47. Why did early humans use different materials to build shelters?(A) They wanted their homes to look unique with local styles for tourism purposes.(B) They experimented with a variety of building techniques for further improvement.(C) They changed the materials for their houses to adapt to seasonal climate changes.(D) They selected materials based on what was available in their nearby living areas.

48. How did improved transportation influence architectural development?(A) It made it easier for architects to travel and learn from other cultures about house designs.(B) It allowed materials to be carried over long distances, enabling new construction methods.(C) It reduced the cost of building houses, making them more affordable for later generations.(D) It encouraged people to move frequently, leading to the changing fast-fashion of dwellings.

49. Why is architecture considered both an artistic and scientific discipline?(A) Architects must receive education of both arts and engineering in college.(B) Fashionable house designs usually contradict sturdiness of buildings.(C) It requires a balance between creative design and structural stability.(D) Scholars of architecture tried to promote it as an appealing subject.

50. What is a key focus of modern architecture?(A) Preserving valuable historical architectural styles while copying retro designs.(B) Creating visually impressive structures to enrich the aesthetics of architecture.(C) Constructing smaller, more practical buildings to avoid waste of resources.(D) Designing buildings that are durable, energy-efficient, and non-polluting.