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 from 46 to 50. 

   Education is an important issue in one’s life. It is the key to success in the future, and to have many opportunities in our life. Education has many advantages for people. First of all, education (46) _____ the way for us to have a good career. We can have plenty of chances to work at any workplace we wish. It enhances the opportunities for a better and easier employment. (47)______, education grants us a good status in society. As educated people, we are considered as a valuable source of knowledge for our society. Having education helps us teach (48)______ necessary morals, good manners and wise ethics. Besides, it is very well-known that having self-confidence is always generated from education. It is a great blessing for us to have self-confidence, which leads to many advantages and success in life. For example, it helps us manage (49)______ tasks, tackle life’s challenges and maintain positive stands. All in all, education is the process of acquiring knowledge and information (50)______ leads to a successful future. 

Jack did poorly on his final test. He was aware of the importance of hard work.

My parents will visit me next week”, said Linda.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

Janet isn’t fluent in Japanese. She can’t get the job.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 

   Imagine a city that’s steeped in history. Now think of a city that is vibrant and modern. Maybe you think no city can be both, but you’d be wrong. Istanbul, the most well-known city in Turkey, manages to combine both ancient traditions with a lively, contemporary feel. 

   Being the only city in the world that is situated on two continents, Istanbul is clearly something special. On the legendary Silk Route that once linked Asia and Europe and the capital of many different civilisations in the past, Istanbul has a cultural diversity that few cities can offer. It remains to this day a welcoming place for thousands of people that come to visit it each year. 

   Before you start thinking the city is touristy, Istanbul has more than just historic monuments. Alongside its fabulous mosques and palaces, you can find cool art galleries and trendy cafes. In fact, there is so much variety that you can always find something that suits your mood. If shopping is more your scene, you can head to the rand Bazaar with its thousands of stalls, or visit the many shopping centres and fashion stores. At night the streets are bustling with life and you’re spoilt for choice for places to eat and drink. 

   Quite frankly, Istanbul should be on any list of the world’s most liveable cities for its unique beauty and character. But don’t just take my word for it. Come and see for yourself. You might just end up staying, like many have before!