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2 Among the non-asian singers, who has sold the most copies of his or her album in Japan so far? Here are some hints: (i) She is an American. (ii) Another of her albums is the best-selling Christmas album ever. (iii) The best-selling single by a non-asian artist in Japan is from that album. As you may have guessed, her name is Mariah Carey. 1. inspired: (a) had an influence on (b) personally helped (c) stood in the way of (d) taught Mariah is truly world famous. She has sold more than 200 million records worldwide and won dozens of music awards. Top pop singers who say she (1) inspired them include Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Hikaru Utada, Justin Bieber and many others. Who is Mariah Carey? Where did she, and her talent, come from? Mariah Carey was born in New York in 1970 to an Afro-American father and a white mother. Her mother worked as an opera singer and vocal coach. Sadly, Mariah s mother s family (2) rejected her for marrying a black man, and she suffered from (3) neglect on her mother s side of the family. Her parents divorced when she was three. Mariah remained with her mother and (4) eventually stopped seeing her father. By age four, Mariah was a sad little girl who had begun to hide a radio under her covers at night and sing along with songs to find peace from family troubles. In school, Mariah excelled in music. Not just because her mother, a voice coach, helped her. She had real natural talent. She also began writing songs in high school. After high school, like most young Americans, she left home. She worked as a waitress to pay rent and then continued working late into the night to perfect her demo tape. However, her first (5) attempts to pass it to music labels failed. Luckily, Mariah made some friends in the recording industry. One friend, a pop singer, took her to a party, where she gave her demo tape to the head of Columbia Records. After listening to it on his way back home, he had Columbia immediately give her a contract. His faith in her was justified. No other female singer has sold more records and CD s than Mariah Carey. 2. rejected: (a) broke off contact with (b) disliked (c) sold (d) was afraid of 3. neglect: (a) abuse (b) hatred (c) independence (d) lack of interest 4. eventually: (a) as soon as possible (b) in the end (c) quickly (d) within a few weeks 5. attempts: (a) decisions (b) experiences (c) failures (d) tries What does the article imply about Mariah s mother s family? (a) They also loved music and had encouraged Mariah s mother to sing. (b) They often talked with Mariah. (c) They probably were prejudiced against African-Americans. (d) They were unfriendly to everyone. 7. Why did Mariah sing along with the radio under the covers as a small child? (a) Her mother, a voice coach, wanted her to practice. (b) Her parents liked her to sing at night. (c) She had already decided to become a star. (d) She wanted to forget her family problems. 8. How did Mariah make a living just after she got out of high school? (a) She sold demo tapes. (b) She soon became a singer. (c) She was a waitress. (d) She was a voice coach. 9. What does this article point out about young people in America? (a) They have many problems because of racial prejudice. (b) They often have family problems. (c) They often leave their parents homes soon after high school. (d) They usually work hard to achieve their dreams. 10. Which of these statements about Mariah Carey s career is NOT true? (a) Her Christmas album is the best-selling Christmas album ever. (b) Many of today s top singers were inspired by her. (c) She has sold more records and CD s than any other female singer. (d) She has two sales records for any woman artist in Japan. 11. The father was so shocked at the news of his son s accident ( ) he couldn t speak. (a) because (b) since (c) that (d) where 12. I always read news articles on my smartphone, never ( ) a paper at a kiosk. (a) buying (b) delivering (c) recycling (d) selling 13. Cindy skipped lunch today because she had a ( ) appetite. (a) enormous (b) good (c) healthy (d) poor 14. The foundation of this confectionery company ( ) back to the Edo Period. (a) calls (b) dates (c) pays (d) stands 15. Eating a moderate ( ) of dark chocolate is said to lower blood pressure. (a) account (b) affection (c) amount (d) attention 3 4

3 16. Can you tell me ( ) TDR is open on New Year s Day? (a) since (b) though (c) whatever (d) whether 17. ( ) my disappointment, the sale price was rather high. (a) Among (b) Beneath (c) In (d) To 18. A : Do you have any plans this weekend? B : Nothing special. I think I will sit ( ) the house watching TV. (a) across (b) around (c) for (d) on 19. It is no use ( ) with her father about the problem. (a) argue (b) argued (c) argues (d) arguing 20. A lot of people insisted that he should resign ( ). (a) a president (b) as president (c) president (d) the president 21. My brother Cane gets acquainted with many Canadians during his stay in (a) (b) (c) Ottawa, where he was learning French. (d) 22. After their tutoring session finish, all the students went to their club activities. 23. Please inform of me as soon as you have come to a conclusion concerning this matter. 24. Cousin Johanna resembles to my late mother so much that it amazes me. 25. The latest statistics indicate that the number of births are decreasing in this area of Osaka (a) It will be better to visit the dental office once a year. (b) You had better have a dental checkup every six months. (c) You may schedule a dental examination six month later. 27. (a) Is it good for children to take in so many calories from snacks? (b) I wonder if it is good for children to get major nutrients from snacks. (c) Some children often eat snacks in order to improve nutrition. 28. (a) The key to success in international business is to understand each other. (b) To get along with other cultures, mutual understanding is uppermost. (c) For cross-cultural experience, we should not hinder mutual understanding. Conversation 1 A : ( 31 ) B : I m so glad we ( 32 ) go hiking! A : You live ( 33 ) a great neighborhood. B : Thanks! I think so, too. I was ( 34 ) to be born here. A : Now that we walked a bit, can we ( 35 ) a brief pause in this park? B : Why? You re not tired already, are you? A : No, I just want to stretch a bit. 31. (a) How wonderful is today! (b) So wonderful today! (c) This wonderful day! (d) What a wonderful day! 29. (a) Be sure to switch off your cell-phone in class! (b) Never mind if switching off your cell-phone in class! (c) To switch off one s cell-phone in class is not an unspoken rule. 30. (a) For your safety, please don t run for your train. (b) For your safety, please stay in line while getting on the train. (c) There may be danger when you run around on a train. 32. (a) decided (b) decided for (c) decided on (d) decided to 33. (a) around (b) from (c) in (d) on 34. (a) fortunate (b) had luck (c) in good fortune (d) in a good place 35. (a) do (b) go (c) hold (d) take 7 8

4 Conversation 2 Guide: Good afternoon everyone. ( 36 ) to our tour of New York! Guests: Hello! Hi! Guide: I m your guide today. My name is Sharon O Malley and I m proud to be a native ( 37 ) Guests: Hi, Sharon! Guide: The tour is ( 38 ) Are there any questions before we begin? Guest: Is it OK to change seats ( 39 ) the tour? Guide: I am afraid there won t be any ( 40 ) seats. Today s tour is sold out. Guest: Oh, I see. Guide: Look! Here come the last 5 people now. Everyone, please fasten your seatbelts! 39. (a) during (b) in (c) in time for (d) while 40. (a) extra (b) good (c) more (d) new 36. (a) Be welcome (b) Welcome (c) Welcomed (d) We welcome 37. (a) from New York. (b) in New York. (c) New York. (d) of New York. 38. (a) about starting. (b) about to start. (c) almost started. (d) almost starting. 9 10

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