I. PRONUNCIATION
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. cell | B. orca | C. embrace | D. concentrate |
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. signal | B. survive | C. surprise | D. trial__ |
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. chimpanzee | B. animal | C. elephant | D. recognize |
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. identify | B. psychologist | C. philosopher | D. energetic |
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
5. The audience was sympathetic __________the model who fell on the runway.
| A. to | B. with | C. for | D. from |
6. To improve his race time, Jack decided to __________ during the last mile of his run.
| A. take up | B. speed up | C. cheer up | D. turn up |
7. He felt a brief flash of ___________when he heard the unfair accusation, but he managed to keep his voice steady.
| A. anger | B. disgust | C. happiness | D. excitement |
8. Mr. James is trying to focus on his work, but the kids playing outside keep ___________him.
| A. distracting | B. arguing | C. improving | D. explaining |
9. The little girl felt delighted to take her ___________ friend for a walk in the park.
| A. legging-four | B. four-legs | C. four-legged | D. four-legging |
10. The young fox was __________ thin because it had struggled to find food in the harsh winter.
| A. angrily | B. painfully | C. patiently | D. energetically |
11. If you’re lucky, you ___________ see some rare bird species when hiking in this area.
| A. had | B. may | C. must | D. can’t |
12. Despite the heavy rain, the search team ___________ rescue the stranded puppies.
| A. can | B. had to | C. succeeded | D. was able to |
13. Once you’ve finished this course, you __________ be able to solve these problems easily.
| A. will | B. can | C. should | D. could |
14. Tin has just receive his driving test result. Tin: “I’m so disappointed! I didn’t pass the driving test.” Mina: “ __________”
A. Never look on the bright side!
B. Slow down, please!
C. It’s not the end of the world.
D. How could you say that?
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.
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15. What does the sign mean?
A. The tunnel closes at 10 pm. B. Trucks can go this way. C. Use bikes to save natural resources. D. Cyclists are not allowed to enter. |
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16. What does the notice say?
A. Theoretical papers are not welcomed. B. The workshop takes place on April 8 C. Papers must be submitted by the end of April. D. There is no word limit. |
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Most of us usually listen to music for relaxation, but do we know that it can help (17) ________ our overall health. Researchers at Stanford University proved the (18) _________ power of music. Happy, upbeat music causes our brains to produce (19) __________ like dopamine and serotonin, which can be considered natural antidepressants. This leads to the clinical use of music to help those with psychological, cognitive or communicative needs.
One of the main reasons for the success of music therapy is that music keeps our cardiovascular system (19) _________ tune. Performing or listening to music can (21) _________ our heartbeat, either accelerating it if there is a higher bpm on the track or (22) _________it down when we hear more relaxing beats.
(Adapted from www.pplprs.co.uk)
17. Choose the correct answer.
| A. boost | B. stress | C. reduce | D. decrease |
18. Choose the correct answer.
| A. boring | B. disgusting | C. amazing | D. frightening |
19. Choose the correct answer.
| A. chemicals | B. receptors | C. transmitters | D. neurons |
20. Choose the correct answer.
| A. out | B. in | C. with | D. on |
21. Choose the correct answer.
| A. block | B. attach | C. survive | D. affect |
22. Choose the correct answer.
| A. turning | B. working | C. speeding | D. slowing |
V. Read the following and do as directed.
According to popular belief, humans possess the ability to think and express emotions such as anger, excitement and happiness. In today’s digital age, however, information systems can respond effectively to human emotions thanks to the application of emotional AI. This interesting idea is suggested on the basis that machines
can decode and classify emotions like happiness, sadness, anger and more. But it does not stop at mere recognition; the real power lies in how they respond.
Some popular brands have used AI-powered mood detectors for customer service. Their call centers are equipped with emotional AI capabilities to detect customer frustration or satisfaction in real-time. This enables agents and AI systems to adjust their responses and resolve issues more effectively. Moreover, emotional AI can enhance the educational experience. It can detect students’ boredom or engagement levels, thereby helping educators tailor their teaching methods to better suit individual learning needs. Systems, coupled with emotional AI, are also being used in mental health. They can monitor and offer support to individuals struggling with conditions like depression and anxiety. The AI can detect emotional distress and respond by providing resources, suggesting coping strategies, or even alerting healthcare professionals when necessary.
(Adapted from https://sis.binus.ac.id)
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
23. The primary advantage of emotional AI is to recognize emotions.
| A. True | B. False |
24. Systems equipped with AI are used to identify customer emotions in real-time.
| A. True | B. False |
25. Emotional AI can support mentally ill people by suggesting coping strategies.
| A. True | B. False |
26. Emotional AI can provide little assistance for teachers to engage more students in classroom activities.
| A. True | B. False |
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
27. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The role of support systems in building resilience.
B. How different emotional states influence creative thinking.
C. Emotional communication and conflict resolution in relationships.
D. Development of AI that can recognize and respond to human emotions.
28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the field where emotional AI is applied?
A. Education
B. Mental health
C. Customer service
D. Content recommendation
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
| 29. Tony has a poor concentration span during meetings due to his habit of constantly checking his phone. (CONCENTRATE) |
| 30. I told my bestie how difficult it was to have a good balance of work and family, and he deeply sympathized with me. (SYMPATHY) |
| 31. The children are excited about the trip to the countryside. They can’t wait till tomorrow. (EXCITE) |
| 32. Not surprisingly, the well-prepared team won the championship with ease. (SURPRISE) |
| 33. My mother does yoga on a regular basis to destress / de-stress and find inner peace. (STRESS) |
| 34. Contrary to popular belief, many elderly people are open-minded about new ideas and experiences, willing to learn from younger generations. (MIND) |
VII. Look at the entry of the word “feeling” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with ONE word.
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35. I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings; I was just trying to be honest.
36. They still have feelings for each other even though they’ve been apart. |
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
| 37. It is certain that he is not afraid of spiders. (CAN’T)
→ He can’t be afraid of spiders. |
| 38. Terry didn’t have the ability to understand complex mathematical equations. (COULDN’T)
→ Terry couldn’t understand complex mathematical equations. |
| 39. I think you should have a good relationship with other colleagues. (GET)
→ If I were you, | I would get on (well) with other colleagues. |
| 40. Chimpanzees can use sticks very well to fish out their meal. (ABILITY)
→ Chimpanzees have the ability to use of sticks to fish out their meal. |
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