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1.

A passenger ... by some men in the Glasgow to London train in 1965.
- A.
  
  Were robbed
- B.
  
  Was robbed
- C.
  
  Is robbed
- D.
  
  Has been robbed
Correct Answer
B. Was robbed

Explanation
In this sentence, the subject "a passenger" is singular, so the correct verb form should also be singular. "Was robbed" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to rob" for a singular subject.

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The stolen goods ... by the police across the frontier two months ago.
- A.
  
  Are taken
- B.
  
  Was taken
- C.
  
  Were taken
- D.
  
  Were took
Correct Answer
C. Were taken

Explanation
The correct answer is "were taken". This is because the subject "stolen goods" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. "Were" is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the past tense for plural subjects. "Taken" is the past participle form of the verb "to take" and agrees with the plural subject. Therefore, "were taken" is the correct verb form in this sentence.

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3.

The real polling ... by the General Election Commission right now.
- A.
  
  Was still being counted
- B.
  
  Are still being counted
- C.
  
  Has been still counted
- D.
  
  Is still being counted
Correct Answer
D. Is still being counted

Explanation
The correct answer is "is still being counted." This is because the sentence is referring to the current ongoing process of counting the real polling. The present continuous tense "is still being counted" is used to indicate an action that is happening at the present moment.

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4.

The protesters ... when entering the building later.
- A.
  
  Will be seen
- B.
  
  Were seen
- C.
  
  Have been seen
- D.
  
  Are seen
Correct Answer
A. Will be seen

Explanation
The correct answer is "will be seen". This is because the sentence is discussing a future event, indicating that the protesters will be seen when they enter the building later. The use of "will" suggests a future tense and the action of being seen has not yet occurred.

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5.

Fasya ... to make the application of online learning recently.
- A.
  
  Was told
- B.
  
  Has been told
- C.
  
  Will be told
- D.
  
  Is told
Correct Answer
B. Has been told

Explanation
The correct answer is "has been told." This is because the sentence is referring to a past event that is still relevant in the present. The use of "has been" indicates that the action of being told occurred in the past and has an ongoing effect. Therefore, "has been told" is the most appropriate choice.

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The design can ... by the designer soon because the color and the images are too messy.
- A.
  
  Be revised
- B.
  
  Be approved
- C.
  
  Be given
- D.
  
  Be seen
Correct Answer
A. Be revised

Explanation
The correct answer is "be revised" because the sentence suggests that the design needs to be changed or improved. The use of the word "messy" implies that the current color and image arrangement is not satisfactory and requires revision.

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7.

Read the text and identify the statement is true or false. After graduating from college, Sean Aiken knew he would need to find a job soon. The problem was that he wasn't sure what kind of work he wanted to do. One night at the dinner table, his father encouraged him to do what he liked most. His father said he had worked his whole life doing a job he didn’t really enjoy. Aiken wanted a different future. That night, he promised himself that he would find something that he was passionate about. Aiken set a goal to work a new job each week for a year. That’s 52 occupations in one year. And he did it! One week, as a dairy farmer, he milked cows every morning. Then, in another week, he was an astronomer studying the night sky. Aiken’s favorite job, though, was teaching. He learned he was happiest when he was helping others. Aiken also learned that it’s OK to not know what you want to do right away. He wrote a book about his experiences, and today he tells his story to college and university students. His message? You’ll find your perfect job one day. After all, Aiken found his. Question: Aiken’s father wanted him to do something he was passionate about.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Aiken's father encouraged him to do what he liked most, indicating that he wanted him to pursue something he was passionate about. This is supported by the statement that his father had worked his whole life doing a job he didn't really enjoy, suggesting that he wanted something different for Aiken. Therefore, the statement is true.

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8.

Aiken wanted to do what his father did.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement suggests that Aiken wanted to do what his father did, but the correct answer is False. This means that Aiken did not want to do what his father did.

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9.

Aiken tried being a teacher.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement suggests that Aiken attempted to become a teacher. Since the statement does not provide any contradictory information or context, it can be assumed that Aiken indeed tried being a teacher. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

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10.

Today, Sean gives students advice about finding the perfect job.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given answer is true because the statement mentions that Sean is giving advice to students about finding the perfect job. This implies that Sean is indeed providing guidance on this topic, making the statement true.

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Final Examination Of English

A passenger ... by some men in the Glasgow to London train in 1965.

The stolen goods ... by the police across the frontier two months ago.

The real polling ... by the General Election Commission right now.

The protesters ... when entering the building later.

Fasya ... to make the application of online learning recently.

The design can ... by the designer soon because the color and the images are too messy.

Aiken wanted to do what his father did.

Aiken tried being a teacher.

Today, Sean gives students advice about finding the perfect job.