organizations for support. With the money they get, they can invest equipment and patrols to protect the
animals. Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott
of products made from endangered species. This seems fairy effective, but will not by itself, prevent
animals from being hunted and killed.
46. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycott C. endangered species D. problem with industrialization
47. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in the first paragraph?
A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing
48. The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity
49. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast..................
A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and a contrast D. a specific and general information
50. What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refer to?
A. endangered species that are increasing B. Bengal tigers that are decreasing
C. poachers who seek personal gratification D. sources that may not be accurate
51. Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. Since the world....... down to zero. B. What is alarming......personal gratification
C. Countries around....... for support D. With the money....... endangered species
52. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph?
A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off
53. The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the folowing?
A. lower B. raise C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward
54. The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in the second paragraph to mean.............
A. touch B. stop C. tax D. save
55. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
56. I was very tired. I sat in an armchair and fell asleep.
A. felt sleepy B. dozed off C. slept D. went to sleep
57. The weather is horrible at the moment, isn’t it? I hope it clears up later.
A. becomes brighter B. shines C. is not cloudy D. clean
58. There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago.
A. closed up B. closed C. closed down D. closed into
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
59. Cancer is becoming one of the common diseases.
A. usual B. rare C ordinary D. universal
60. Digital watches that display time electronically are swiftly replacing analog watches.
A. slowly B. eventually C. quickly D. rapidly
Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70.
Baseball has been dubbed “ America’s favorite sport”, and many fans contend that there is no greater
thrill than watching a good pitcher throw the ball skillfully in a series of expertly delivered “fast” and
“curve” balls. Two such pitches, the “rising fastball” and the “breaking curveball” are particularly
exasperating to batters because these balls tend to veer in one direction or the other just as they reach home
plate. The “rising fastball” zooms forward only to jump up and over the bat as batter swings. The “breaking
curveball” curves toward home plate, but plunges downward unexpectedly at the last moment. Batters
attempt to anticipate these pitches, and respond accordingly, while pitchers work at perfecting their “fast”
and “curve” ball deliveries.