A. The tree was gloomy, withered and crooked.
B. The tree was in buds and teeming with vigor
C. The tree was blossoming and gave off a sweet scent
D. The tree was bountifully fruitful, brimming with life force.
Question 30. The word "laden" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. loaded
B. decorated
C. enhanced
D. given
C. trees, people
D. the pleasure, joy and love
Question 32. According to the paragraph 4, what is the lesson the father wanted to impart to his
children?
Question 31. The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to
A. the four sons
B. green buds
A. Moral lessons can come from the most unexpected and ordinary things.
B. No matter what season it is outside, you always have to cherish it.
C. The old age of humans is similar to the winter of nature.
D. Persevere through the difficulties and better times are sure to come sometime sooner or later.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 33. "Leave my house now or I'll call the police!", shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn't leave her house.
B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house.
C. The lady told the man that she'll call the police if he didn't leave her house.
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house.
Question 34. They are going to open a new school in the city.
A. A new school is being opened in the city.
B. A new school is going to open in the city.
C. A new school is going to be opened in the city. D. They are going to have a new school opened.
Question 35. Murder is the most serious of all crimes.
A. Murder is very serious.
B. Everyone is afraid of murder.
D. Murder is the dangerous crime.
C. No crime is more serious than murder.
Question 36. Eric hasn't been to London since his sister's birthday
A. Eric came to London on his sister's birthday.
B. The last time Eric went to London was on his sister's birthday.
C. Eric hasn't visited to London for many years.
D. Fric missed his sister's birthday because he couldn't go to London.