I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. ⇱
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group. ⇱
III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. ⇱
IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign. ⇱


V. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. ⇱
Before the 1960s, Singapore was essential a trading nation. Since (17)___________, it has developed a more varied economy and has (18) __________ an important financial, trade, and transportation center. Singapore has many banks, insurance, and finance companies, as (19)___________ as a stock exchange. Tourism is also important to the economy of Singapore.
There is (20)__________ unemployment in Singapore. The country’s annual income per capita (per person) is one of the highest in Asia. The government of Singapore plays a major role in the country’s economy. For example, it decides what benefits, such as vacation and sick leave, must be (21)_________ for workers by employers. It also operates an employment agency to help people find jobs, and it provide (22)__________ for retired workers.
VI. Read the passage, and then decide if the statements that follow it are TRUE or FALSE. ⇱
The Internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life. It is a very fast and convenient way to get information. People use the Internet for many purposes: education, communication, entertainment and commerce. The internet helps people communicate with my friends and relatives by means of e-mail or chatting. However, the Internet has some limitations. It is time-consuming and costly. It is also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs. On the other hand, the Internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail, and personal information leaking. In conclusion, the Internet has both advantages and disadvantages.
Read the passage again and choose the best answer.