Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
15. "Can you tell me more about our family's history?"
A. Yes, I'd love to.
16. "Thank you for helping me with my homework."
A. You are welcome.
B. No, I can't.
B. It was my duty.
C. That's boring.
D. Maybe later.
C. Never mind.
D. Don't mention it.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. Their traditions are deep-rooted in the history of the village.
C. superficial
A. temporary
18. The festival is a significant regional event that attracts many tourists.
A. local
B. ancient
B. national
C. international
D. ingrained
D. universal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The students were asked to observe the experiment carefully.
A. watch
B. examine
C. overlook
D. monitor
D. preoccupied
20. He was always occupied with work and had little time for leisure.
A. busy
READING
B. engaged
C. free
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.
Remembering the past helps us understand our history and culture. Families have traditions that have been kept
alive for centuries. Elders often recount tales of their ancestors, ensuring that the younger generation remains
(21)
of their lineage. These stories often include lessons and morals that are still (22)
today.
Another way to preserve the past is through deep-rooted rituals. These can be annual celebrations, ceremonies,
or daily practices. For instance, some families might have a specific dish they prepare during holidays, a (23)
that has been passed down for generations.
In modern times, it is easier to forget the past due to the fast pace of life and technological advancements. (24)
it is crucial to keep these traditions alive. They not only provide a sense of belonging but also (25)
a bridge between generations.
21. A. unaware
22. A. irrelevant
23. A. recipe
24. A. So
25. A. construct
B. aware
B. outdated
B. story
B. Because
B. demolish
C. ignorant
C. useful
C. tradition
C. Although
C. break
D. unmindful
D. forgotten
D. custom
D. However
D. remove
Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence.
26. Family traditions have been kept alive for centuries. (preserved)
☐
27. We don't have the chance to meet our great-grandparents and hear their stories. (wish)
☐
28. I wish I could go back in time to relive those memories. (if)
☐
29. She decided to help her friend with the homework. (decision)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
15. "Can you tell me more about our family's history?"
A. Yes, I'd love to.
16. "Thank you for helping me with my homework."
A. You are welcome.
B. No, I can't.
B. It was my duty.
C. That's boring.
D. Maybe later.
C. Never mind.
D. Don't mention it.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. Their traditions are deep-rooted in the history of the village.
C. superficial
A. temporary
18. The festival is a significant regional event that attracts many tourists.
A. local
B. ancient
B. national
C. international
D. ingrained
D. universal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The students were asked to observe the experiment carefully.
A. watch
B. examine
C. overlook
D. monitor
D. preoccupied
20. He was always occupied with work and had little time for leisure.
A. busy
READING
B. engaged
C. free
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.
Remembering the past helps us understand our history and culture. Families have traditions that have been kept
alive for centuries. Elders often recount tales of their ancestors, ensuring that the younger generation remains
(21)
of their lineage. These stories often include lessons and morals that are still (22)
today.
Another way to preserve the past is through deep-rooted rituals. These can be annual celebrations, ceremonies,
or daily practices. For instance, some families might have a specific dish they prepare during holidays, a (23)
that has been passed down for generations.
In modern times, it is easier to forget the past due to the fast pace of life and technological advancements. (24)
it is crucial to keep these traditions alive. They not only provide a sense of belonging but also (25)
a bridge between generations.
21. A. unaware
22. A. irrelevant
23. A. recipe
24. A. So
25. A. construct
B. aware
B. outdated
B. story
B. Because
B. demolish
C. ignorant
C. useful
C. tradition
C. Although
C. break
D. unmindful
D. forgotten
D. custom
D. However
D. remove
Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence.
26. Family traditions have been kept alive for centuries. (preserved)
☐
27. We don't have the chance to meet our great-grandparents and hear their stories. (wish)
☐
28. I wish I could go back in time to relive those memories. (if)
☐
29. She decided to help her friend with the homework. (decision)