[D] to be a mathematician

16.   Why did he take the poetry-writing class?

[A] To follow his father.

[B] For an easy grade.

[C] To change his specialty.

[D] For knowledge of poetry.

Questions 17-20 are based on the following talk about public speaking. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17-20.

17.   What is the most important thing in public speaking?

[A] Confidence.

[B] Preparation.

[C] Informativeness.

[D] Organization.

18.   What does the speaker advise us to do to capture the audience’s attention?

[A] Gather abundant data.

[B] Organize the idea logically.

[C] Develop a great opening.

[D] Select appropriate material.

19. If you don’t start working for the presentation until the day before, you will feel ________.

[A] uneasy

[B] uncertain

[C] frustrated

[D] depressed

20.   Who is this speech most probably meant for?

[A] Those interested in the power of persuasion.

[B] Those trying to improve their public image.

[C] Those planning to take up some public work.

[D] Those eager to become effective speakers.

You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.

Section II: Use of English

Directions:

Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark [A], [B], [C] or [D] on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)

Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious __21__ to how they can be best __22__ such changes. Growing bodies need movement and __23__, but not just in ways that emphasize competition. __24__ they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the __25__ that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are __26__ by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be __27__ to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers, __28__, publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews, __29__ student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide __30__ opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful __31__ dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the __32__ of some kind of organization with a supportive adult __33__ visible in the background.

In these activities, it is important to remember that the young teens have __34__ attention spans. A variety of activities should be organized __35__ participants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to __36__ else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants __37__. This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. __38__ they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by __39__ for roles that are within their __40__ and their attention spans and by having clearly stated rules.

21.   [A] thought

[B] idea

[C] opinion

[D] advice

22.   [A] strengthen

[B] accommodate

[C] stimulate

[D] enhance

23.   [A] care

[B] nutrition

[C] exercise

[D] leisure

24.   [A] If

[B] Although

[C] Whereas

[D] Because

25.   [A] assistance

[B] guidance

[C] confidence

[D] tolerance

26.   [A] claimed

[B] admired

[C] ignored

[D] surpassed

27.   [A] improper

[B] risky

[C] fair

[D] wise

28.   [A] in effect

[B] as a result

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