Part 1: Picture Questions (8%)
Look at each picture and answer the question.
(A) 1. What can we see in the picture? (BW1 10 Unit 1-3)
(A) A boat that’s caught in a storm.
(B) An animal swimming in the sea.
(C) A ship at the bottom of the ocean.
(D) A fish swimming in a pond.
(D) 2. What can we say about the boy? (BW3 10 Unit 7-1)
(A) He is rushing to finish a task.
(B) He is thanking someone for a gift.
(C) He is enjoying a fun activity.
(D) He is complaining about something.
(A) 3. What can we see in the picture? (BW3 10 Unit 8-3)
(A) Several types of animals in the wild.
(B) Children playing on a playground.
(C) A book about animals in the sea.
(D) People enjoying a visit to the museum.
(A) 4. What can we say about the woman? (10 Unit 13-18)
(A) She looks concerned.
(B) She is a skilled worker.
(C) She can barely walk.
(D) She is too tired to stay awake.
Part 2: Best Response Questions (8%)
Listen to the question or statement and choose the best response.
(C) 5. This quiz will test your mental health. (10 Unit 3-5)
(A) I don’t need it. My vision is perfect.
(B) Oh no! But my body is weak right now.
(C) Yes. It will tell you about your brain.
(D) Good, because I’ve been getting toothaches.
(A) 6. The school is located in the eastern part of the city. (BW2 10 Unit 5-4)
(A) I didn’t know it was in that direction.
(B) No. Most students take the school bus.
(C) I know. It’s so far away from the city.
(D) Really? I thought it was new.
(B) 7. What’s this liquid all over the floor? (BW4 10 Unit 10-4)
(A) It’s the new rug I just bought.
(B) It’s just water. I’ll clean it up.
(C) I tore a letter into pieces.
(D) It’s for the scarf I’m knitting.
(D) 8. I didn’t get an invitation to Ruby’s party. (BW4 10 Unit 11-5)
(A) You don’t need to bring a gift.
(B) Yeah. There’s enough food already.
(C) You can walk. You don’t need a ride.
(D) Why didn’t she ask you to come?
Part 3: Conversation Questions (8%)
Listen to each conversation and answer the question.
(B) 9. W: This painting is called The Picador. (BW1 10 Unit 2-8)
M: Who is the artist?
W: Pablo Picasso. He painted it in his youth.
M: Wow! He sure was talented!
Q: What is true about The Picador?
(A) It was completed when Picasso was old.
(B) Picasso painted it when he was young.
(C) It was found only a few years ago.
(D) Picasso made it while traveling.
(D) 10. M: I’m making omelets. Do you want one? (BW2 10 Unit 4-9)
W: Sure! That sounds great!
M: What do you want on yours?
W: I’ll have cheese, onions, and bacon.
Q: What does the woman want?
(A) A lot of sugar.
(B) Some different fruits.
(C) Something very spicy.
(D) A type of meat.
(C) 11. W: I’ll have coffee, please. (BW2 10 Unit 6-8)
M: How many cups would you like?
W: Just one, thanks.
M: If you buy two, there’s a discount.
Q: What is the man telling the woman?
(A) She has a chance to win a prize.
(B) The shop charges less if she pays in cash.
(C) She can save money by buying two.
(D) There’s a new flavor of coffee.
(A) 12. W: Your science project looks amazing! (BW4 10 Unit 12-10)
M: Thanks! I put a lot of effort into it.
W: I think you’ll win the contest.
M: Really? I hope you’re right!
Q: What does the man say about his project?
(A) He worked really hard on it.
(B) It was easier than he thought.
(C) He doesn’t think it’s good enough.
(D) He got a lot of help to do it.
Part 4: Short Talk Questions (16%)
Listen to the following paragraph and answer the questions.
Paragraph A
Department stores employ clever tricks to get you to stay longer and buy more. They may use smells to bring back fond memories. The store may play slow music to make you slow down and feel relaxed. Finally, colors are used to affect your emotions. Red or orange may make you think of discounts and bargains, and black signals high quality. (BW2 10 Unit 6)
(B) 13. What is the topic of this talk?
(A) What is usually sold in department stores.
(B) Sneaky ways department stores attract customers.
(C) Who spends the most time in department stores.
(D) When department stores have the best sales.
(A) 14. How do department stores use smells?
(A) To remind you of happy times in the past.
(B) To make you leave the store faster.
(C) To help you make a decision quickly.
(D) To make items seem more high-quality.
(C) 15. Why do stores use the colors orange and red?
(A) Those colors are considered good luck.
(B) Bright colors make people walk slower.
(C) It makes people think something is a good deal.
(D) It makes people feel like they are rich.
Paragraph B
Eric is inviting his friends to his Halloween party. He asks Doug first. Doug says he can make it. Next, he asks Anne. He already mentioned the party to her last week. She says she currently doesn’t have a costume, so she’ll decide later. Last, he asks Ron. Ron appreciates the invitation, but he already has other plans. (BW4 10 Unit 11)
(A) 16. What did Eric do last week?
(A) Talked to Anne about the party.
(B) Went to Anne’s birthday party.
(C) Had a Halloween party at his house.
(D) Refused a party invitation.
(C) 17. What does Anne say?
(A) She never goes to parties.
(B) She doesn’t like costumes.
(C) She doesn’t have a costume now.
(D) She has other plans on Halloween.
(B) 18. How does Ron feel?
(A) Worried that his costume won’t fit.
(B) Thankful that he was asked to come.
(C) Angry that he was invited last.
(D) Sad that he didn’t get any candy.
Paragraph C
Rabbits make great house pets. Although the fluffy creatures are small and easy to provide for, they still need special care. First, they need lots of hay, grass, and clean water. Those will keep them happy. Next, most people believe rabbits like eating carrots. In fact, carrots are high in sugar and should not be fed to rabbits daily. Also, don’t bathe rabbits in water because it will stress them out. (10 Unit 8-B)
(D) 19. What is the passage mainly about?
(A) Whether rabbits have a body odor.
(B) What to do when rabbits are sick.
(C) Why rabbits are popular pets.
(D) How to care for a pet rabbit.
(B) 20. What is said about carrots?
(A) They are truly rabbits’ favorite food.
(B) They contain a lot of sugar.
(C) They should be fed to rabbits every day.
(D) They make rabbits happy.
Part 5: Vocabulary Questions (32%)
(D) 21. The teacher turned down our ____ that the test should be put off. (p. 13)
(A) storm (B) pressure
(C) opportunity (D) request
(B) 22. Students receive more ____ attention in small classes. (p. 15)
(A) empty (B) individual
(C) amazing (D) unique
(C) 23. Stephanie had the ____ to go to a top school, but she gave it up. (10 U2)
(A) mystery (B) chemical
(C) opportunity (D) strategy
(B) 24. Keeping regular hours is of great ____ to your health. (p. 18)
(A) fan (B) benefit
(C) youth (D) jail
(C) 25. It remains a ____ why so many ships disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. (p. 22)
(A) court (B) desire
(C) mystery (D) parade
(A) 26. The rock band is giving an outdoor ____ next week. (p. 25)
(A) performance (B) strategy
(C) adventure (D) bargain
(B) 27. Tainan, the former capital of Taiwan, is a city with rich ____ traditions. (10 U5)
(A) personal (B) cultural
(C) skilled (D) shallow
(D) 28. The clapping sound ____ the end of the speech. (p. 31)
(A) dipped (B) employed
(C) reminded (D) signaled
(C) 29. Korean dramas were ____ to Taiwan decades ago. (p. 33)
(A) provided (B) associated
(C) introduced (D) announced
(B) 30. Mary has great ____ to lead; she is a born leader. (10 U8)
(A) invitation (B) ability
(C) benefit (D) claim
(A) 31. A tiger ___ from its cage, which caused panic in the zoo. (p. 37)
(A) escaped (B) prevented
(C) signaled (D) released
(D) 32. Marian is quiet and shy, but her brother Darren is completely the ____. (10 U10)
(A) password (B) suffering
(C) substance (D) opposite
(C) 33. Due to the rain, the concert was ____, which disappointed lots of fans. (p. 49)
(A) wondered (B) mentioned
(C) cancelled (D) weakened
(A) 34. You shouldn’t put too much ____ information about yourself on Facebook. (10 U12)
(A) personal (B) rotten (C) natural (D) familiar
(D) 35. The kid was asked to tell the story in the ____ chapter and guess what would happen next. (p. 55)
(A) official (B) skilled
(C) unexpected (D) previous
(B) 36. After years of working hard, Shelley was able to ____ in her company. (10 U13)
(A) disappear (B) advance
(C) signal (D) rid
Part 6: Cloze (16%)
Choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
James Harden is a talented basketball star. However, he had a difficult childhood. He grew up in a dangerous __(37)__ and his father was in jail. He played basketball to keep him out of trouble and dreamed of being a star. Now, he plays for the Houston Rockets. This season, he was __(38)__ an NBA All-Star for the sixth time. Harden’s individual play also earned him the NBA MVP __(39)__. He worked hard and has achieved his __(40)__ of becoming a star. (BW1 10 Unit 2)
(B) 37. (A) way (B) neighborhood
(C) program (D) instrument
(D) 38. (A) given (B) brought
(C) offered (D) named
(C) 39. (A) Charity (B) Reward
(C) Award (D) Strength
(C) 40. (A) fame (B) need
(C) goal (D) score
In the 1860s, tomato ketchup was very popular. Factories couldn’t find enough fresh tomatoes. They started using __(41)__ tomatoes and chemicals to make ketchup. People __(42)__ that this was unsafe, so Henry J. Heinz started making ketchup using only fresh tomatoes. He added vinegar __(43)__ a natural preservative. He sold it in clear bottles so that people could see that it was safe. People loved Heinz’s clear bottles. When they __(44)__ ketchup, Heinz came to mind. Heinz ketchup has become an important part of food culture. (BW3 10 Unit 7)
(A) 41. (A) rotten (B) powerful
(C) daily (D) rich
(C) 42. (A) managed (B) experimented
(C) complained (D) required
(D) 43. (A) with (B) for
(C) by (D) as
(B) 44. (A) came from (B) thought of
(C) took off (D) made for
Part 7: Short Passage Questions (12%)
Read each paragraph and answer the questions.
Paragraph A
One of South Korea’s most popular vacation spots is Jeju Island. Several cultural festivals are held in the autumn, so that’s a great time to visit if you want to learn about local culture. One festival called the Tamna Culture Festival features folk performances and a parade where people play traditional instruments and dance. Besides these festivals, you can also hike up Hallasan, an old volcano and Jeju Island’s highest peak. From here, you can see the beautiful colors of autumn. If you’re looking for an adventure, you can visit Manjanggul, one of the longest lava tubes in the world. (BW2 10 Unit 5)
(A) 45. What is the subject matter of this passage?
(A) A tourist attraction.
(B) A volcano.
(C) A cultural festival.
(D) A country.
(C) 46. According to this passage, which of the following is NOT what people can enjoy in Tamna Culture Festival?
(A) Music and dance.
(B) People performing in public.
(C) Traditional sports and games.
(D) People moving in celebration.
(D) 47. According to the passage, what can visitors do on Hallasan?
(A) Visit some long lava tubes.
(B) Get involved in a public celebration.
(C) Play some traditional instruments.
(D) Watch Jeju Island from high up.
Paragraph B
Our lives have become easier because of advancements in technology. Unfortunately, it’s also easier for people to get our information. Many of us rely on our mobile devices to do everyday tasks. However, if someone steals your device then they can get your personal data. You should create a strong password or use a fingerprint scanner or facial recognition to lock the device. Since some hackers can beat these locks, you should turn on the “Find my Device” feature. If your device is stolen, you can locate it and lock it remotely, and sometimes even wipe all its data. (BW4 10 Unit 12)
(C) 48. What is the main idea of this passage?
(A) Technology has made our lives more comfortable and convenient.
(B) Hackers should be severely punished for what they have done.
(C) There are ways to prevent mobile device information from being
stolen.
(D) With the advancement of technology, communication becomes easier.
(A) 49. According to the passage, what is NOT true about hackers?
(A) They can help find your mobile device.
(B) They can open locks on mobile devices.
(C) They can figure out your password.
(D) They steal your information.
(B) 50. According to the passage, what can “Find my Device” NOT do?
(A) Tell you where your device is right now.
(B) Get you the device immediately no matter how far it is.
(C) Erase your information on the device even it is not around you.
(D) Lock the device even if you don’t have it.
