Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks

Most people associate learning with formal education at school, college, university etc. We are all told, from an early age, that we should get a good education'.

It is true that a formal education and the resulting qualifications are important. Education may maximize our (24) _______ to find better, more satisfying jobs, earn more and perhaps, become more successful in our chosen career.

However, 'schooling' is only one type of learning. There are many (25) _______ opportunities to further your knowledge and develop the skills you need throughout life. Knowledge can be (26) _______ and skill sets developed anywhere - learning is unavoidable and happens all the time. However, lifelong learning is about creating and maintaining a positive attitude to learning both for personal and professional development.

Lifelong learning can enhance our understanding of the world around us, provide us with more and better opportunities and improve our quality of life. Lifelong learners are people (27) _______ are self- motivated to learn and develop because they want to.

There is a common view that continuous learning and having an active mind throughout life may delay or halt the progress of some forms of dementia. Keeping the brain active has advantages (28) _______ advantages learning can prevent you from becoming bored and thus enable a more fulfilling life at any age.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions.

Sean, my cousin from Australia, has recently published his first novel.

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

Today we hear more and more about the importance of getting enough sleep. Sleep can give energy to both our bodies and our brains. It can also affect our feelings, behaviour, and memory.

Studies have shown that people in some countries spend less time sleeping and more time working. But our bodies cannot work well without enough sleep. Losing just one or two hours of sleep a night, over a long period of time, can badly affect our health. We cannot work for many hours; we can get angry easily; and we can even lose our IQ points. That explains why, without enough sleep, an intelligent person may have difficulty doing daily tasks.

Studies have also shown that the time of year seems to affect how much sleep we need. People usually sleep longer in the winter, sometimes as much as 14 hours a night. However, in the summer, they sometimes sleep as little as six hours, without having any problems.

According to paragraph 2, which of the following can be a consequence of losing sleep?

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

Today we hear more and more about the importance of getting enough sleep. Sleep can give energy to both our bodies and our brains. It can also affect our feelings, behaviour, and memory.

Studies have shown that people in some countries spend less time sleeping and more time working. But our bodies cannot work well without enough sleep. Losing just one or two hours of sleep a night, over a long period of time, can badly affect our health. We cannot work for many hours; we can get angry easily; and we can even lose our IQ points. That explains why, without enough sleep, an intelligent person may have difficulty doing daily tasks.

Studies have also shown that the time of year seems to affect how much sleep we need. People usually sleep longer in the winter, sometimes as much as 14 hours a night. However, in the summer, they sometimes sleep as little as six hours, without having any problems.

What is the passage mainly about?

Choose the best sentence that is written from the words and phrases in each of the following questions.

Longevity / can / impact / by / environmental factors / such / air quality / access / clean water.

Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank in each of the following questions.

After a good night's sleep, people appear more __________ and awake.

Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank in each of the following questions.

Research on longevity continues to explore ways to enhance the quality of life and __________ the lifespan of individuals.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

She________down and started to say her prayers.

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

Today we hear more and more about the importance of getting enough sleep. Sleep can give energy to both our bodies and our brains. It can also affect our feelings, behaviour, and memory.

Studies have shown that people in some countries spend less time sleeping and more time working. But our bodies cannot work well without enough sleep. Losing just one or two hours of sleep a night, over a long period of time, can badly affect our health. We cannot work for many hours; we can get angry easily; and we can even lose our IQ points. That explains why, without enough sleep, an intelligent person may have difficulty doing daily tasks.

Studies have also shown that the time of year seems to affect how much sleep we need. People usually sleep longer in the winter, sometimes as much as 14 hours a night. However, in the summer, they sometimes sleep as little as six hours, without having any problems.

The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to_________.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following sentences.

Write the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Last year, my parents visited the place where they first met, ________ about their early days together. (reminisce)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The advances that Albert Einstein, the greatest scientist since Newton, (25) _______ in science are beyond measure. Einstein’s theory of relativity still reigns as one of the most influential (26) _______ in history. As the developer of the most famous equation in history – E = mc2 – he, quite rightly, earned a Nobel Prize (27) _______ Physics in 1921 and published more than 300 papers during his lifetime, making his name synonymous with the term ‘genius’. Not (28) _______ was he a formidable scientist, he was also an active voice for human rights, (29) _______ for a more peaceful world and ardently denouncing the creation of atomic bombs.

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

Today we hear more and more about the importance of getting enough sleep. Sleep can give energy to both our bodies and our brains. It can also affect our feelings, behaviour, and memory.

Studies have shown that people in some countries spend less time sleeping and more time working. But our bodies cannot work well without enough sleep. Losing just one or two hours of sleep a night, over a long period of time, can badly affect our health. We cannot work for many hours; we can get angry easily; and we can even lose our IQ points. That explains why, without enough sleep, an intelligent person may have difficulty doing daily tasks.

Studies have also shown that the time of year seems to affect how much sleep we need. People usually sleep longer in the winter, sometimes as much as 14 hours a night. However, in the summer, they sometimes sleep as little as six hours, without having any problems.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as something that can be affected by sleep?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Jack was so frustrated as _________ had informed him about the meeting.

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.

ALWAYS TIRED? NO ENERGY?

Do you need a little extra (10) _______ to get through that tough workday? If you answered "yes," then try Vitagetic, the new energy drink.

• Vitagetic has all the vitamins that your body needs to maintain a high level of energy all day long. It is an easy way to get all your vitamins. You don’t have to take lots (11) _______ vitamin pills. It comes in three fantastic flavors: Lemon, Orange, and Apple, and tastes great. Have one bottle at (12) _______breakfast and you will feel healthy and energetic until quitting time. You can find it at all good supermarkets.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The advances that Albert Einstein, the greatest scientist since Newton, (25) _______ in science are beyond measure. Einstein’s theory of relativity still reigns as one of the most influential (26) _______ in history. As the developer of the most famous equation in history – E = mc2 – he, quite rightly, earned a Nobel Prize (27) _______ Physics in 1921 and published more than 300 papers during his lifetime, making his name synonymous with the term ‘genius’. Not (28) _______ was he a formidable scientist, he was also an active voice for human rights, (29) _______ for a more peaceful world and ardently denouncing the creation of atomic bombs.

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

Today we hear more and more about the importance of getting enough sleep. Sleep can give energy to both our bodies and our brains. It can also affect our feelings, behaviour, and memory.

Studies have shown that people in some countries spend less time sleeping and more time working. But our bodies cannot work well without enough sleep. Losing just one or two hours of sleep a night, over a long period of time, can badly affect our health. We cannot work for many hours; we can get angry easily; and we can even lose our IQ points. That explains why, without enough sleep, an intelligent person may have difficulty doing daily tasks.

Studies have also shown that the time of year seems to affect how much sleep we need. People usually sleep longer in the winter, sometimes as much as 14 hours a night. However, in the summer, they sometimes sleep as little as six hours, without having any problems.

The word “intelligent” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

She asked me__________ her when she was in trouble.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The advances that Albert Einstein, the greatest scientist since Newton, (25) _______ in science are beyond measure. Einstein’s theory of relativity still reigns as one of the most influential (26) _______ in history. As the developer of the most famous equation in history – E = mc2 – he, quite rightly, earned a Nobel Prize (27) _______ Physics in 1921 and published more than 300 papers during his lifetime, making his name synonymous with the term ‘genius’. Not (28) _______ was he a formidable scientist, he was also an active voice for human rights, (29) _______ for a more peaceful world and ardently denouncing the creation of atomic bombs.

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.

ALWAYS TIRED? NO ENERGY?

Do you need a little extra (10) _______ to get through that tough workday? If you answered "yes," then try Vitagetic, the new energy drink.

• Vitagetic has all the vitamins that your body needs to maintain a high level of energy all day long. It is an easy way to get all your vitamins. You don’t have to take lots (11) _______ vitamin pills. It comes in three fantastic flavors: Lemon, Orange, and Apple, and tastes great. Have one bottle at (12) _______breakfast and you will feel healthy and energetic until quitting time. You can find it at all good supermarkets.