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ENGLISH PRACTICE 1PART ONE: PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others )1. A. supposedlyB. markedlyC. allegedly D. determinedly2. A. endureB. featureC. procedureD. measure3. A. completeB. commandC. commonD. community4. A. combB. climbC. debtD. cable5. A. neighbourB. heightC. sleighD. weightII. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others 1. A. possibilityB. disappointedC. manufactureD. instrument2. A. environmentB. mysteryC. contributeD. terrific3. A. deficiencyB. psychologyC. ecologicalD. competitor4. A. recommendB. difficultyC. admirableD. document5. A. encouragement B. interviewerC. acknowledgeD. miraculouslyPART TWO: LEXICOGRAMMAR I. Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences 1. Only after the atomic bomb ________ and development in the air travel _______, ______ science fiction really become popular.A. had created had taken off wasB. had been created had been taken off hasC. had been created had taken off did D. had been created had taken off had2. We’ve bought some ________ chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away.A. adaptingB. adjustingC. bendingD. folding3. I don’t think she can get her message _______ to the students. She seems too nervous.A. acrossB. aroundC. outD. over4. _______, it is obvious that the whole thing was a waste of time and effort.A. None of us wanted to go in the first placeB. Staff meetings are often boring and have no apparent point to themC. Since the results were far more satisfactory than anyone had expectedD. Seeing that we couldn’t solve anything in the end5. There are ______ words in English having more than one meaning. Pay close attention to this fact.A. a large manyB. quite manyC. a great manyD. quite a lot6. This car has many features including _________.A. stereo, safety devices, air condition, and it saves gasB. good music, safety devices, air conditioning, and gasC. stereo, safety devices, air conditioned, and good gasD. stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and low gas mileage7. Round and round ___________.A. the wheels of the engine wentB. did the wheels of the engine goC. went the wheels of the engineD. going the wheels of the engine 8. The replacement of shops such as the groceries and chemists’ by the café _______ the housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping.A. leaveB. have leftC. has leftD. to have left9. Your argument _______ that Britain is still a great power, but this is no longer the case.A. outlinesB. presupposesC. concernsD. presents10. They are happily married although, of course, they argue _______.A. most times B. from day to dayC. every now and thenD. on the occasion11. He promised to mend the broken wheel soon without ___________ .A. failB. failureC. troubleD. mistake12. One of the first exercises in math class is ______ measure the radius of a circle.A. to learn and B. to learn how toC. learning toD. learn to13. We were shocked to hear the news of your ________.A. having firedB. being fired C. having been firedD. to have been fired14. I don’t know French, but I’ll ________.A. get Tom to translate itB. have it translate C. have Tom to translate itD. make it translate15. _______ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell.A. That we refer toB. What we refer toC. To which we referD. What do we refer to16. _______ have settled, one of their first concerns has been to locate an adequate water supply.A. Wherever peopleB. There are people who C. Where peopleD. People17. Politicians should never lose ______ of the needs of the people they represent.A. view B. sight C. regard D. prospect 18. _______ team sports require cooperation. A. Of allB. They are allC. Why all areD. All19. Studies indicate _________ collecting art today than ever before.A. there are that more people B. more people that areC. that there are more people D. people there are more20. Doctors advise people who are deficient __________ vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables.A. from B. of C. in D. for21. Dick put ____ ball in ____ net in _____ second half but ____ goal was disallowed.A. a a a a B. the the the theC. the the a a D. a a the the22. There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened _______ a sudden loud noise.A. being there B. should there be C. there was D. there have been23. The computer has dramatically affected ______ photographic lenses are constructed.A. is the way B. that the way C. which way do D. the way24. Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a __________ writer.A. fruitfulB. fertileC. virileD. prolific25. The handwriting is completely ______ . This note must have been written a long time ago.A. inedibleB. indelibleC. illegibleD. unfeasibleII. Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. a. The children were frightened because the lights suddenly (1.go) ________ out and they (2.sit) ________ in the dark. b. What tune (3. play) ________ when we (4. come) ________ in? c. She was badly hurt when her car hit another car. If she (5. wear) ________ her seat belt, she (6. not hurt) ________ so badly.d. It is vital that no one else (7. know) _______ about the secret government operation.e. It seems strange to be standing here, (8. look) _______ out at SydneyHarbor. f. Tom had a lucky escape. He (9. kill) ________ when a car crashed into the front of his house.g. _____ (10. Rank) as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created.III. There are ten mistakes in the following passage. Find and correct them. (1.5 pt) It seems that the mystery of why the Pyramids were built may have solved. Until quite recently people got used to think that they were just tombs for pharaohs. Instead, the connection with astronomy seems much more important. Egyptologists have often asked them how long it spent to build them and why people built them in first place. Experts came up with a suggestion that the Egyptians may have believed in the River Nile was the earthly equivalent of the Milky Way. Many agree that the sizes of the three Giza Pyramids are in promotion to the three stars of Orion. Nothing, then, was by the chance. Rather, the souls of dead pharaohs were deliberately being project through shafts to reach at their goal of the Orion constellation.IV. Give the correct form of the word in each of the following brackets.(1.5 pt)It was not so long ago that we dealt with colleagues through facetoface (1. INTERACT) ______ and with counterparts and customers by phone or letter. But the world of communication has undergone a dramatic transformation, not for all the good. Email, while (2. DOUBT) _____ a swift means of communication providing your server is fully (3.FUNCTION) ______ and that the address you have contains no (4. ACCURATE) _____ has had a (5. SIGNIFY) _____ effect on certain people’s behaviour, both at home and business. For those people, the use of email has become irresistibly (6. ADDICT) _____ to the extent that it is (7. THREAT) _____ their mental and physical health. Addicts spend their day (8. COMPULSION) _____ checking for email and have a (9. TEND) ______ to panic if their server goes down. It is estimated that one in six people spend four hours a day sending and receiving messages, the equivalent to more than two working days a week. The negative effect on (10. PRODUCE) ________ is something employers are well aware of.PART THREE: READING (6.0 POINTS)I. Read the following passage and choose the option that indicates the correct answer to each of the following questions.(2.0 pts)In the United States in the early 1800s, individual state governments had more effect on the economy than did the federal government. States chartered manufacturing, banking, mining, and transportation firms and participated in the construction of various internal improvements such as canals, turnpikes, and railroads. The states encouraged internal improvements in two distinct ways; first, by actually establishing state companies to build such improvements; second, by providing part of the capital for mixed publicprivate companies setting out to make a profit. In the early nineteenth century, state governments also engaged in a surprisingly large amount of direct regulatory activity, including extensive licensing and inspection programs. Licensing targets reflected both similarities and differences between the economy of the nineteenth century and that of today: in the nineteenth century, state regulation through licensing fell especially on peddlers, innkeepers, and retail merchants of various kinds. The perishable commodities of trade generally came understate inspection, and such important frontier staples as lumber and gunpowder were also subject to state control. Finally, state governments experimented with direct labor and business regulation designed to help the individual laborer or consumer, including setting maximum limits on hours of work and restrictions on pricefixing by businesses. Although the states dominated economic activity during this period, the federal government was not inactive. Its goals were the facilitation of western settlement and the development of native industries. Toward these ends, the federal government pursued several courses of action. It established a national bank to stabilize banking activities in the country and, in part, to provide a supply of relatively easy money to the frontier, where it was greatly needed for settlement. It permitted access to public western lands on increasingly easy terms, culminating in the Homestead Act of 1862, by which title to land could be claimed on the basis of residence alone. Finally, it set up a system of tariffs that was basically protectionist in effect, although maneuvering for position by various regional interests produced frequent changes in tariff rates throughout the nineteenth century.1. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. Statess rights versus federal rights.B. The participation of state governments in railroad, canal, and turnpike construction.C. The roles of state and federal governments in the economy of the nineteenthcentury.D. Regulatory activity by state governments.2. The word “effect” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.A. value B. argument C. influence D. restraint3. All of the following are mentioned in the passage as areas that involved statevernments in the nineteenth century EXCEPT _________. A. mining B. banking C. manufacturing D. higher education4. The word “distinct” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_________. A. separate B. innovative C. alarming D. provocative5. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that in the nineteenth century canals and railroads were _________.A. built with money that came from the federal governmentB. much more expensive to build than they had been previouslyC. built predominantly in the western part of the countryD. sometimes built in part by state companies6. The regulatory activities of state governments included all of the following EXCEPT_______.A. licensing of retail merchantsB. inspecting materials used in turnpike maintenanceC. imposing limits on pricefixingD. control of lumber7. The word “setting” in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________. A. discussing B. analyzing C. establishing D. avoiding8. The word “ends” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.A. benefits B. decisions C. services D. goals9. According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Homestead Act of 1862?A. It made it increasingly possible for settlers to obtain land in the West.B. It was a law first passed by state governments in the West.C. It increased the money supply in the West.D. It established tariffs in a number of regions.10. Which of the following activities was the responsibility of the federal government in the nineteenth century?A.Control of the manufacture of gunpowder.B. Determining the conditions under which individuals worked.C. Regulation of the supply of money.D. Inspection of new homes built on western lands.II. Read the text below and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. (2.0 pts)The British are widely (1) _____ to be a very polite nation, and in (2)______ respects this is true. An Italian journalist once commented of the British that they need (3) _____ fewer than four “thank you” merely to buy a bus ticket. The first, from the bus conductor means, “I’m here.” The second accompanies the handing over of the money. The third, again from the conductor, (4) ____ “Here is your ticket.”, and then the passenger utters a final one as he accepts the tickets. Such transactions in most (5) ____ parts of the world are usually conducted in total silence. In sharp contrast to this excessive politeness with strangers, the British are strangely lacking (6) _____ ritual phrases for social interaction. The exhortation “Good appetite”, uttered in so (7) ______ other languages to fellowdiners before a meal, does not exist in English. The nearest equivalent – Enjoy your dinner – is said only by people who will not be partaking of the meal in question. What’s more, the British (8) ____ happiness to their friends or acquaintances only at the start of a new year and at (9)_____ such as birthdays, (10) _____ the Greeks routinely wish all and sundry a “good week” or a “good month”.Your answers:1._____________ 2._____________ 3._____________ 4._____________ 5.____________6._____________ 7._____________ 8._____________ 9._____________ 10.____________III. Read the passage and choose the best option for each of the following blanks. (2.0 pts)Media and advertisingAfter more than fifty years of television, it might seem only obvious to conclude that it is here to (1) ______. There have been many objections to it during this time, of course, and (2) ______ a variety of grounds. Did it cause eyestrain? Was the (3) ______ bombarding us with radioactivity? Did the advertisements contain subliminal messages, persuading us to buy more? Did children turn to violence through watching it, either because so (4) ______ programmes taught them how to shoot, rob, and kill, or because they had to do something to counteract the hours they had spent glued to the tiny screen? Or did it simply create a vast passive (5) ______ drugged by glamorous serials and inane situation (6) ______ ? On the other hand did it increase anxiety by sensationalizing the news or the news which was (7) ______ by suitable pictures and filling our living rooms with war, famine and political unrest? (8) ______ in all, television proved to be the allpurpose scapegoat for the second half of the century, blamed for everything, but above all, eagerly watched. For no (9) ______ how much we despised it, feared it, were bored by it, or felt that it took us away from the old paradise of family conversation and hobbies such as collecting stamps, we never turned it off. We kept staring at the screen, aware that our own tiny (10) ______ was in if we looked carefully.1. A. beB. stayC. existD. prolong2. A. withB. overC. byD. on3. A. screenB. dangerC. machineD. reason4. A. thatB. farC. manyD. what5. A. programmeB. personalityC. audienceD. tense6. A. comediesB. programmesC. perhapsD. consequently7. A. takenB. presentedC. capableD. accompanied8. A. TakenB. AllC. SomewhatD. Thus9. A. one B. matterC. differenceD. reason10. A. faultB. reflectionC. situationD. consciousnessPART FOUR: WRITING (6.0 POINTS)I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 pts)1. If the work is finished by lunchtime, you can go home.Get____________________________________________________________________________2. You haven’t done your work, have you?It’s about_______________________________________________________________________3. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.Only on his _____________________________________________________________________4. He said that he had won as a result of good luck.He attributed____________________________________________________________________5. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji. That takes me____________________________________________________________________6. People rumour that he is rich but stingy.What___________________________________________________________________________7. Such a ridiculous proposal isn’t worth serious consideration.There is_________________________________________________________________________8. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.The very_________________________________________________________________________9.We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire.There is an_______________________________________________________________________10.The staff hated Frank’s new policies so intensely that they went on strike.So intense _______________________________________________________________________II. Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the given one, using the word given in the brackets. Do not alter the word in any way. (2.0 pts)1. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”.(dawned)_______________________________________________________________________________2. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND)_______________________________________________________________________________3. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (likened)_______________________________________________________________________________4. My father is not feeling well these days. (weather)_______________________________________________________________________________5. I don’t think this record will ever be popular. (catch)_______________________________________________________________________________6. His arrival was completely unexpected. (took)_______________________________________________________________________________7. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (map)_______________________________________________________________________________8. He is certainly not a reliable witness. (means)_______________________________________________________________________________9. Our company is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (monopoly)_______________________________________________________________________________10. It’s uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place. (BALANCE)_______________________________________________________________________________III. Essay writing (2.0 pts)Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? In about 250 words, write an essay to expess your opinion, usingspecific reasons and examples to support your opinion.(You may continue your writing on the back page if you need more space.)………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. KEYSPART ONE: PHONETICS (1.0 POINT)I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently fromthat of the others. (0.5 pt)1. D2. A3. C4. D5. BII. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.(0.5 pt)1. D2. B3. C4. A5. BPART TWO: LEXICOGRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)I. Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.(2.5pts)1. C2. D3. A4. D5.C6. D7. C8. C9. B10. C11. A12. B13. C14. A15. B16. A17. B18.D19. C20. C21. B22. B23. D24. D25. CII. Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. (1.5 pt)1. had gone2. were sitting3. was being played4. came5. had been wearing6. wouldn’t have been hurt7. (should) know8. looking9. could have been killed10. To be rankedIII. There are ten mistakes in the following passage. Find and correct them. (1.5 pt)It seems that the mystery of why the Pyramids were built may (1. have solvedhave been solved). Until quite recently people got used (2. to thinkto thinking) that they were just tombs for pharaohs. Instead, the connection with astronomy (3.seem  seems) much more important. Egyptologists have often asked (4. them  themselves) how long it (5. spent  took) to build them and why people built them in (6. first place  the first place). Experts came up with a suggestion that the Egyptians may have (7. believed in believed that) the River Nile was the earthly equivalent of the Milky Way. Many agree that the sizes of the three Giza Pyramids are in propotion to the three stars of Orion. Nothing, then, was (8. by the chance  by chance). Rather, the souls of dead pharaohs were deliberatedly being (9. project  projected) through shafts to (10. reach at  reach) their goal of the Orion constellation.NoLineMistakeCorrection11 have solvedhave been solved22to thinkto thinking33seemseems43themthemselves53spenttook64first place the first place75believed inbelieved that87by the chanceby chance97projectprojected108reach atreachIV. Give the correct form of the word in each of the following brackets. (1.5 pt)1. INTERACTION2. UNDOUBTEDLY3. FUNCTIONAL4. INACCURACIES5. SIGNIFICANT6. ADDICTIVE7. THREATENING8. COMPULSIVELY9. TENDENCY10. PRODUCTIONPART THREE: READING (6.0 POINTS)I. Read the following passage and choose the option that indicates the correct answer to each of the following questions.(2.0 pts)1. C 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. A 10. CII. Read the text below and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. (2.0 pts)1. considered 2. some 3. no 4. means 5. other6. in 7. many 8. wish 9. celebrations 10. while III. Read the passage and choose the best option for each of the following blanks. (2.0 pts)1.B2.D3.A 4.C5.C 6.B 7.D8.B9.B10.BPART FOUR: WRITING (6 POINTS)I. Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the given words. (2.0 pts)1. Get the work finished by lunchtime and you can go home.2. It’s about time you did your homework.3. Only on his fourth proposal did she accept to marry him.4. He attributed his win victory success achievement triumph to good luck.5. That takes me back to the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji.6. What people rumour is that he is rich but stingy.7. There is no point in considering such a ridiculous proposal seriously.8. The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh.9.There is an absence of animals in a vast area after the forest fire.10. So intense was the hatred for Frank’s new policies that the staff went on strike.II. Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the given one, using the word given in the brackets. Do not alter the word in any way. (2.0 pts)1. It suddenly dawned on me what the meaning of a “freebie” was.2. After the scandal, he was asked to hand in his resignation.3. Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument 4. My father is feeling (a bit) under the weather these days.5. I don’t think this record will ever catch on.6. His arrival took us (completely) by surprise.7. The success of our local theater has put our city on the map.8. He is by no means a reliable witness. 9. Our company has got the monopoly ofonin importing these chemicals.10. The band’s tour is in the balance.III. Essay writing (2.0 pts) Marking schemeMarkers should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly before marking the papers. The mark given to part III is based on the following scheme: Mô tả tiêu chíđánh giáĐiểm tối đa1.Bố cục0.40• Câu đề dẫn phải thể hiện được rõ ý kiến của người viết• Bố cục hợp lí, rõ ràng phù hợp với yêu cầu của đề bài và đầy đủ 3 phần: mở bài, thân bài, kết luận.• Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận0.100.150.152.Phát triển ý0.40• Phát triển ý có trình tự logic và mạch lạc• Có giải thích, dẫn chứng, ví dụ xác thực đủđể bảo vệý kiến của người viết0.200.203.Sử dụng ngôn ngữ0.40• Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp với nội dung của bài viết• Sử dụng ngôn từđúng văn phong thể loại, đa dạng về từ vựng và cấu trúc.• Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển0.100.150.154.Nội dung0.40•Đủ thuyết phục người đọc•Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận•Độ dài: Số từ không nhiều hơn hoặc ít hơn so với quy định 10 %0.150.150.105.Ngữ pháp, dấu câu và chính tả0.40• Sử dụng đúng dấu câu• Chính tả: Viết đúng chính tả Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm sai lệch ý sẽ bị tính một lỗi (trừ 1% điểm của bài viết) Cùng một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính là một lỗi • Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ pháp. 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ENGLISH PRACTICE PART ONE: PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others ) A supposedly B markedly C allegedly D determinedly A endure B feature C procedure D measure A complete B command C common D community A comb B climb C debt D cable A neighbour B height C sleigh D weight II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others A possibility B disappointed C manufacture D instrument A environmentB mystery C contribute D terrific A deficiency B psychology C ecological D competitor A recommend B difficulty C admirable D document A encouragement B interviewer C acknowledge D miraculously PART TWO: LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences Only after the atomic bomb and development in the air travel _, science fiction really become popular A had created/ had taken off/ was B had been created/ had been taken off/ has C had been created/ had taken off/ did D had been created/ / had taken off/ had We’ve bought some chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away A adapting B adjusting C bending D folding I don’t think she can get her message _ to the students She seems too nervous A across B around C out D over _, it is obvious that the whole thing was a waste of time and effort A None of us wanted to go in the first place B Staff meetings are often boring and have no apparent point to them C Since the results were far more satisfactory than anyone had expected D Seeing that we couldn’t solve anything in the end There are words in English having more than one meaning Pay close attention to this fact A a large many B quite many C a great many D quite a lot This car has many features including _ A stereo, safety devices, air condition, and it saves gas B good music, safety devices, air conditioning, and gas C stereo, safety devices, air conditioned, and good gas D stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and low gas mileage Round and round _ A the wheels of the engine went B did the wheels of the engine go C went the wheels of the engine D going the wheels of the engine The replacement of shops such as the groceries and chemists’ by the café _ the housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping A leave B have left C has left D to have left Your argument _ that Britain is still a great power, but this is no longer the case A outlines B presupposes C concerns D presents 10 They are happily married although, of course, they argue _ A most times B from day to day C every now and then D on the occasion 11 He promised to mend the broken wheel soon without _ A fail B failure C trouble D mistake 12 One of the first exercises in math class is measure the radius of a circle A to learn and B to learn how to C learning to D learn to 13 We were shocked to hear the news of your A having fired B being fired C having been fired D to have been fired 14 I don’t know French, but I’ll A get Tom to translate it B have it translate C have Tom to translate it D make it translate 15 _ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell A That we refer to B What we refer to C To which we refer D What we refer to 16 _ have settled, one of their first concerns has been to locate an adequate water supply A Wherever people B There are people who C Where people D People 17 Politicians should never lose of the needs of the people they represent A view B sight C regard D prospect 18 _ team sports require cooperation A Of all B They are all C Why all are D All 19 Studies indicate _ collecting art today than ever before A there are that more people B more people that are C that there are more people D people there are more 20 Doctors advise people who are deficient vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables A from B of C in D for 21 Dick put ball in net in _ second half but goal was disallowed A a - a - a - a B the - the - the - the C the - the - a - a D a - a - the - the 22 There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened _ a sudden loud noise A being there B should there be C there was D there have been 23 The computer has dramatically affected photographic lenses are constructed A is the way B that the way C which way D the way 24 Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a writer A fruitful B fertile C virile D prolific 25 The handwriting is completely This note must have been written a long time ago A inedible B indelible C illegible D unfeasible II Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets a The children were frightened because the lights suddenly (1.go) out and they (2.sit) in the dark b What tune (3 play) when we (4 come) in? c She was badly hurt when her car hit another car If she (5 wear) her seat belt, she (6 not hurt) so badly d It is vital that no one else (7 know) _ about the secret government operation e It seems strange to be standing here, (8 look) _ out at SydneyHarbor f Tom had a lucky escape He (9 kill) when a car crashed into the front of his house g _ (10 Rank) as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created III There are ten mistakes in the following passage Find and correct them (1.5 pt) It seems that the mystery of why the Pyramids were built may have solved Until quite recently people got used to think that they were just tombs for pharaohs Instead, the connection with astronomy seems much more important Egyptologists have often asked them how long it spent to build them and why people built them in first place Experts came up with a suggestion that the Egyptians may have believed in the River Nile was the earthly equivalent of the Milky Way Many agree that the sizes of the three Giza Pyramids are in promotion to the three stars of Orion Nothing, then, was by the chance Rather, the souls of dead pharaohs were deliberately being project through shafts to reach at their goal of the Orion constellation IV Give the correct form of the word in each of the following brackets.(1.5 pt) It was not so long ago that we dealt with colleagues through face-to-face (1 INTERACT) and with counterparts and customers by phone or letter But the world of communication has undergone a dramatic transformation, not for all the good Email, while (2 DOUBT) _ a swift means of communication providing your server is fully (3.FUNCTION) and that the address you have contains no (4 ACCURATE) _ has had a (5 SIGNIFY) _ effect on certain people’s behaviour, both at home and business For those people, the use of email has become irresistibly (6 ADDICT) _ to the extent that it is (7 THREAT) _ their mental and physical health Addicts spend their day (8 COMPULSION) _ checking for email and have a (9 TEND) to panic if their server goes down It is estimated that one in six people spend four hours a day sending and receiving messages, the equivalent to more than two working days a week The negative effect on ( 10 PRODUCE) is something employers are well aware of PART THREE: READING (6.0 POINTS) I Read the following passage and choose the option that indicates the correct answer to each of the following questions.(2.0 pts) In the United States in the early 1800's, individual state governments had more effect on the economy than did the federal government States chartered manufacturing, banking, mining, and transportation firms and participated in the construction of various internal improvements such as canals, turnpikes, and railroads The states encouraged internal improvements in two distinct ways; first, by actually establishing state companies to build such improvements; second, by providing part of the capital for mixed public-private companies setting out to make a profit In the early nineteenth century, state governments also engaged in a surprisingly large amount of direct regulatory activity, including extensive licensing and inspection programs Licensing targets reflected both similarities and differences between the economy of the nineteenth century and that of today: in the nineteenth century, state regulation through licensing fell especially on peddlers, innkeepers, and retail merchants of various kinds The perishable commodities of trade generally came understate inspection, and such important frontier staples as lumber and gunpowder were also subject to state control Finally, state governments experimented with direct labor and business regulation designed to help the individual laborer or consumer, including setting maximum limits on hours of work and restrictions on price-fixing by businesses Although the states dominated economic activity during this period, the federal government was not inactive Its goals were the facilitation of western settlement and the development of native industries Toward these ends, the federal government pursued several courses of action It established a national bank to stabilize banking activities in the country and, in part, to provide a supply of relatively easy money to the frontier, where it was greatly needed for settlement It permitted access to public western lands on increasingly easy terms, culminating in the Homestead Act of 1862, by which title to land could be claimed on the basis of residence alone Finally, it set up a system of tariffs that was basically protectionist in effect, although maneuvering for position by various regional interests produced frequent changes in tariff rates throughout the nineteenth century What does the passage mainly discuss? A States's rights versus federal rights B The participation of state governments in railroad, canal, and turnpike construction C The roles of state and federal governments in the economy of the nineteenthcentury D Regulatory activity by state governments The word “effect” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to A value B argument C influence D restraint All of the following are mentioned in the passage as areas that involved statevernments in the nineteenth century EXCEPT _ A mining B banking C manufacturing D higher education The word “distinct” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A separate B innovative C alarming D provocative It can be inferred from the first paragraph that in the nineteenth century canals and railroads were _ A built with money that came from the federal government B much more expensive to build than they had been previously C built predominantly in the western part of the country D sometimes built in part by state companies The regulatory activities of state governments included all of the following EXCEPT _ A licensing of retail merchants B inspecting materials used in turnpike maintenance C imposing limits on price-fixing D control of lumber The word “setting” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A discussing B analyzing C establishing D avoiding The word “ends” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to A benefits B decisions C services D goals According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Homestead Act of 1862? A It made it increasingly possible for settlers to obtain land in the West B It was a law first passed by state governments in the West C It increased the money supply in the West D It established tariffs in a number of regions 10 Which of the following activities was the responsibility of the federal government in the nineteenth century? A.Control of the manufacture of gunpowder B Determining the conditions under which individuals worked C Regulation of the supply of money D Inspection of new homes built on western lands II Read the text below and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (2.0 pts) The British are widely (1) _ to be a very polite nation, and in (2) respects this is true An Italian journalist once commented of the British that they need (3) _ fewer than four “thank you” merely to buy a bus ticket The first, from the bus conductor means, “I’m here.” The second accompanies the handing over of the money The third, again from the conductor, (4) “Here is your ticket.”, and then the passenger utters a final one as he accepts the tickets Such transactions in most (5) parts of the world are usually conducted in total silence In sharp contrast to this excessive politeness with strangers, the British are strangely lacking (6) _ ritual phrases for social interaction The exhortation “Good appetite”, uttered in so (7) other languages to fellow-diners before a meal, does not exist in English The nearest equivalent – Enjoy your dinner! – is said only by people who will not be partaking of the meal in question What’s more, the British (8) happiness to their friends or acquaintances only at the start of a new year and at (9) _ such as birthdays, (10) _ the Greeks routinely wish all and sundry a “good week” or a “good month” Your answers: 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. 6. _ 7. _ 8. _ 9. _ 10. III Read the passage and choose the best option for each of the following blanks (2.0 pts) Media and advertising After more than fifty years of television, it might seem only obvious to conclude that it is here to (1) There have been many objections to it during this time, of course, and (2) a variety of grounds Did it cause eye-strain? Was the (3) bombarding us with radioactivity? Did the advertisements contain subliminal messages, persuading us to buy more? Did children turn to violence through watching it, either because so (4) programmes taught them how to shoot, rob, and kill, or because they had to something to counteract the hours they had spent glued to the tiny screen? Or did it simply create a vast passive (5) drugged by glamorous serials and inane situation (6) ? On the other hand did it increase anxiety by sensationalizing the news [or the news which was (7) by suitable pictures] and filling our living rooms with war, famine and political unrest? ( 8) in all, television proved to be the all-purpose scapegoat for the second half of the century, blamed for everything, but above all, eagerly watched For no (9) how much we despised it, feared it, were bored by it, or felt that it took us away from the old paradise of family conversation and hobbies such as collecting stamps, we never turned it off We kept staring at the screen, aware that our own tiny (10) was in if we looked carefully A be B stay C exist D prolong A with B over C by D on A screen B danger C machine D reason A that B far C many D what A programme B personality C audience D tense A comedies B programmes C perhaps D consequently A taken B presented C capable D accompanied A Taken B All C Somewhat D Thus A one B matter C difference D reason 10 A fault B reflection C situation D consciousness PART FOUR: WRITING (6.0 POINTS) I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (2.0 pts) If the work is finished by lunchtime, you can go home Get You haven’t done your work, have you? It’s about _ The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted Only on his _ He said that he had won as a result of good luck He attributed That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji That takes me People rumour that he is rich but stingy What _ Such a ridiculous proposal isn’t worth serious consideration There is _ Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh The very _ 9.We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire There is an _ 10.The staff hated Frank’s new policies so intensely that they went on strike So intense _ II Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the given one, using the word given in the brackets Do not alter the word in any way (2.0 pts) I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”.(dawned)  _ After the scandal, he was asked to resign (HAND)  _ Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument (likened)  _ My father is not feeling well these days (weather)  _ I don’t think this record will ever be popular (catch)  _ His arrival was completely unexpected (took)  _ The success of our local theater has made our city famous (map)  _ He is certainly not a reliable witness (means)  _ Our company is the only company allowed to import these chemicals (monopoly)  _ 10 It’s uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place (BALANCE)  _ III Essay writing (2.0 pts) Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school Which of these two school policies you think is better? In about 250 words, write an essay to expess your opinion, usingspecific reasons and examples to support your opinion (You may continue your writing on the back page if you need more space.) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… KEYS PART ONE: PHONETICS (1.0 POINT) I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently fromthat of the others (0.5 pt) D A C D B II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.(0.5 pt) D B C A B PART TWO: LEXICO-GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS) I Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.(2.5pts) C D A D 5.C D C C B 10 C 11 A 12 B 13 C 14 A 15 B 16 A 17 B 18.D 19 C 20 C 21 B 22 B 23 D 24 D 25 C II Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets (1.5 pt) had gone were sitting was being played came had been wearing wouldn’t have been hurt (should) know looking could have been killed 10 To be ranked III There are ten mistakes in the following passage Find and correct them (1.5 pt) It seems that the mystery of why the Pyramids were built may (1 have solvedhave been solved) Until quite recently people got used (2 to thinkto thinking) that they were just tombs for pharaohs Instead, the connection with astronomy (3.seem  seems) much more important Egyptologists have often asked (4 them  themselves) how long it (5 spent  took) to build them and why people built them in (6 first place  the first place) Experts came up with a suggestion that the Egyptians may have (7 believed in believed that) the River Nile was the earthly equivalent of the Milky Way Many agree that the sizes of the three Giza Pyramids are in propotion to the three stars of Orion Nothing, then, was (8 by the chance  by chance) Rather, the souls of dead pharaohs were deliberatedly being (9 project  projected) through shafts to (10 reach at  reach) their goal of the Orion constellation N Line Mistake Correction o 1 have solved have been solved 2 to think to thinking 3 seem seems them themselves spent took first place the first place believed in believed that by the chance by chance project projected 10 reach at reach IV Give the correct form of the word in each of the following brackets (1.5 pt) INTERACTION UNDOUBTEDLY FUNCTIONAL INACCURACIES SIGNIFICANT ADDICTIVE THREATENING COMPULSIVELY TENDENCY 10 PRODUCTION PART THREE: READING (6.0 POINTS) I Read the following passage and choose the option that indicates the correct answer to each of the following questions.(2.0 pts) C C D A D B C D A 10 C II Read the text below and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (2.0 pts) considered some no means other in many wish celebrations 10 while III Read the passage and choose the best option for each of the following blanks (2.0 pts) 1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.B 10.B PART FOUR: WRITING (6 POINTS) I Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the given words (2.0 pts) Get the work finished by lunchtime and you can go home It’s about time you did your homework Only on his fourth proposal did she accept to marry him He attributed his win/ victory/ success/ achievement/ triumph to good luck That takes me back to the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji What people rumour is that he is rich but stingy There is no point in considering such a ridiculous proposal seriously The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh 9.There is an absence of animals in a vast area after the forest fire 10 So intense was the hatred for Frank’s new policies that the staff went on strike II Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the given one, using the word given in the brackets Do not alter the word in any way (2.0 pts) It suddenly dawned on me what the meaning of a “freebie” was After the scandal, he was asked to hand in his resignation Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument My father is feeling (a bit) under the weather these days I don’t think this record will ever catch on His arrival took us (completely) by surprise The success of our local theater has put our city on the map He is by no means a reliable witness Our company has got the monopoly of/on/in importing these chemicals 10 The band’s tour is in the balance III Essay writing (2.0 pts) Marking scheme Markers should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly before marking the papers The mark given to part III is based on the following scheme: Mơ tả tiêu chíđánh giá Điểm tối đa Bố cục 0.40 0.10  Câu đề dẫn phải thể rõ ý kiến người viết 0.15  Bố cục hợp lí, rõ ràng phù hợp với yêu cầu đề đầy đủ phần: mở bài, thân bài, kết luận 0.15  Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở đến kết luận Phát triển ý 0.40 0.20  Phát triển ý có trình tự logic mạch lạc 0.20  Có giải thích, dẫn chứng, ví dụ xác thực đủđể bảo vệý kiến người viết Sử dụng ngôn ngữ 0.40 0.10  Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp với nội dung viết 0.15  Sử dụng ngôn từđúng văn phong/ thể loại, đa dạng từ vựng cấu trúc 0.15  Sử dụng từ nối ý cho viết uyển chuyển Nội dung Đủ thuyết phục người đọc Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận Độ dài: Số từ khơng nhiều so với quy định 10 % Ngữ pháp, dấu câu tả  Sử dụng dấu câu  Chính tả: Viết tả - Lỗi tả gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý bị tính lỗi (trừ 1% điểm viết) - Cùng lỗi tả lặp lại tính lỗi  Sử dụng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu ngữ pháp (Lỗi ngữ pháp gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý bị trừ 1% điểm viết.) Tổng 0.40 0.15 0.15 0.10 0.40 0.10 0.10 0.20 2.00 ENGLISH PRACTICE A PHONETICS (10 points) Question 1: Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below (5p) 01 A random B canal C many D explanatory 02 A good B moon C food D balloon 03 A provide B product C production D procedure 04 A kite B bite C Christian D Christ 05 A voltage B voyage C massage D dosage Question 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below (5p) 06 A argumentative B psychological C contributory D hypersensitive 07 A atomic B brilliant C determined D ambitious 08 A trigonometry B explanatory C immediately D democracy 09 A photograph B payroll C accent D regretful 10 A majority B ceremony C astronomy D investiture B GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (60 points) Question 3: Give the correct tense/ form of the verbs in the brackets Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below (30p) a It’s time we (11 go) If we (12 not leave) now, we (13 miss) the train b I know I (14 not write) to you before, but I (15 be) so busy recently that I (16 not have) time for writing letters I (17 telephone) you instead, but I (18 forget) your number c Why didn’t you tell me you could lend me the money? I (19 not borrow) it from the bank d He is walking (20 hurry) to the place where his ex-wife, a famous naturalist now (21 lie) (22 bury) among the animals she (23 love) so much e We will see Alice at the corner, she (24 wait) for us when we (25 arrive) f He resents (26 be) (27 tell) what (28 do) g Her mother (29 go) abroad last month, so it (30 not be) her you see at the theater last Sunday Question 4: The passage below contains 10 errors IDENTIFY and CORRECT them (0) has been done as an example Write your answers in the numbered blanks below (20p) Question 5: Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage (10p) 41 We’re all very obliged _ you 42 When the wound has healed _ you can remove the plaster 43 Without a fridge, fresh food will go _ very quickly 44 I’m faithful _ my principle 45 I haven’t heard _ Mandy since she wrote in July 46 This service is free _ charge 47 They went ahead contrary _ my advice 48 The weather was fine, and everyone was making _ the coast 49 We’re going _ Tom’s car tomorrow 50 Have a card _ your sleeve C READING (40 points) Question 6: Read the following passage and choose the best answer Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage (20p) In addition to the great ridges and volcanic chains, the oceans conceal another form of undersea mountains: the strange guyot, or flat-topped seamount No marine geologist even suspected the existence of these isolated mountains until they were discovered by geologist Harry H Hess in 1946 He was serving at the time as naval officer on a ship equipped with a fathometer Hess named these truncated peaks for the nineteenth-century Swiss-born geologist Arnold Guyot, who had served on the faculty of Princeton University for thirty years Since then, hundreds of guyots have been discovered in every ocean but the Arctic Like offshore canyons, guyots present a challenge to oceanographic theory They are believed to be extinct volcanoes Their flat tops indicate that they once stood above or just below the surface, where the action of waves leveled off their peaks Yet today, by definition, their summits are at least 600 feet below the surface, and some are as deep as 8,200 feet Most lie between 3,200 feet and 6,500 feet Their tops are not really flat but slope upward to a low pinnacle at the center Dredging from the tops of guyots has recovered basalt and coral rubble, and that would be expected from the eroded tops of what were once islands Some of this material is over 80 million years old Geologists think the drowning of the guyots involved two processes: The great weight of the volcanic mountains depressed the sea floor beneath them, and the level of the sea rose a number of times, especially when the last Ice Age ended, some 8,000 to 11.000 years ago 51 What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage? A To trace the career of Arnold Guyot B To describe feature of the undersea world C To present the results of recent geologic research D To discuss underwater ridges and volcano chains 52 The word “conceal” is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Contain B Erode C Hide D Create 53 The passage implies that guyots were first detected by means of A a fathometer B computer analysic C a deep-sea diving expedition D research submarines 54 The author indicates that Arnold Guyot A was Harry Hess's instructor B invented the fathometer C named the guyed after himself D taught at Princeton University 55 What does the passage say about the Arctic Ocean? A The first guyot was discovered there B No guyots have ever been found there C There are more guyots there than in any other ocean D It is impossible that guyots were ever formed there 56 The author states that offshore canyons and guyots have which of the following characteristics in common? A Both are found on the ocean floor near continental shelves B Both present oceanographers with a mystery C Both were formed by volcanic activity D Both were, at one time, above the surface of the sea 57 According to the passage, most guyots are found at a depth of A less than 600 feet B between 600 and 3,200 feet C between 3,200 and 6,500 feet D more than 8,200 feet 51 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “rubble”? A Fragments B Mixture C Columns D Core 51 According to the passage, which of the following two processes were involved in the submersion of guyots? A Erosion and volcanic activity B The sinking of the sea floor and the rising of sea level C Mountain building and the action of ocean currents D High tides and earthquakes 60 According to the passage, when did sea level significantly rise? A In 1946 B In the nineteenth century C From 8,000 to 11,000 years D 80 million years ago Question 7: Read the following passage and choose the best answer Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage (20p) As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were reworked The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutch settlers to New York in the early 18 th century Traditionally, Santa Claus - from the Dutch Sinter Klaas was depicted as a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air Known as Saint Nicholas in Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient children In North America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter Santa’s transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter The poem introduced many Americans to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeerdrawn sleigh Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened the legend during the second half of the 19 th century Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children By the late 19 th century he had become such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the New York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer: “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” 61 Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage? A Sinter Klaas B Saint Nicholas C A German D Dutch settlers 62 Santa Claus was traditionally described as a A tall man who could walk through the air B fat, jolly, old man C religious figure D fat man riding a white horse 63 Santa Claus in North America was depicted as A a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter B a good old man with less religious character C one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas D a jolly man on horseback 64 Who was Black Peter? A an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas B an elf who rode a white horse C one of the disobedient children D a popular traditional figure 65 What word is closest in meaning to “attributes”? A symbols of a person B natural qualities C effects D outer appearance 66 Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from? A the North Pole B Europe C North America D the City of New York 67 1823 was mentioned as a year when A Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem B Clement Clark Moore’s poem made him popular C Saint Nicholas visited New York D the image of Santa Claus was transformed 68 According to Clement Clark Moore’s poem A Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one B Santa Claus had wings and could fly C Santa Claus liked poetry D Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh 69 The answer “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is an illustration for the fact that A the New York Sun was popular with children B Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time C newspapers are unreliable D Virginia O’Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sun 70 Which of the following statements is TRUE? 10 in mind that they weren't on hand to be (13) Wouldn't they rather be left to doze in their summer deckchairs? (14) , though, my father solemnly showed me his letters They looked distinctly moth-eaten, with bites taken out of the corners and sites I began to (15) what I've done A stare B watch C look A glad B pleased C eager A came B was A investigate B observe C see D notice A junior B tender C small D little A struck B seemed C appeared D felt A nearby B close C next A able B possibly C possible D could A gentleness B caution C honor D respect 10 A trouble 11 A take 12 A having D peer D excited C lay B wrong B tear B holding D arrived D round C bad D harm C cut D remove C bearing D keeping 13 A consulted B advised C queried D requested 14 A After B Then C Later D Soon 15 A accept B realize C admit D confess III Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow Write A, B, C or D to indicate your answers on the answer sheet Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the tides No other force that affects the sea is so strong Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind are surface movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface The currents also seldom involve more than the upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun In theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe In reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun Just as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most places, the time of high tide is correspondingly later each day And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in the sky, and when it is full These are the highest flood tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and are called the spring tides At these times the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors Twice each month, at the quarters of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon and Earth lie 170 at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and Moon are opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur Then the difference between high and low water is less than at any other time during the month What is the main point of the first paragraph? A The waves created by ocean currents are very large B Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water C Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water D The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water The words "In reality" in the passage is closest in meaning to A surprisingly B actually C characteristically D similarly It can be inferred from the passage that the most important factor in determining how much gravitational effect one object in space has on the tides is A size B distance C temperature D density The word "configuration" in the passage is closest in meaning to A unit B center C surface D arrangement Neap tides occur when A the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction B the Moon is full C the Moon is farthest from the Sun D waves created by the wind combine with the Moon's gravitational attraction PART IV WRITING I Write the new sentences using the word give Do not change the word given in any way We are afraid that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled REGRET We the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled 'I was going to phone Sarah but I had too much homework to do', said John MEANT John said that _ but he'd had too much homework to Many people think that Gone with the Wind is one of the greatest films ever made BE Gone with the Wind _ one of the greatest films ever made If you hold your breath for a few seconds it might get rid of your hiccups HOLDING You might be able to get rid of your hiccups if you _ for a few seconds 171 Anna didn't like it at all when one of her colleagues got the promotion instead of her RESENTED Anna _ the promotion instead of her I have a good relationship with my neighbors ON My neighbors well together It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did UP I wish my money on beer and cigarettes The police left and then all the journalists arrived ALREADY The police all the journalists arrived Although Sarah wasn't wearing a helmet, she wasn't injured in the accident OF Sarah wasn't injured in the accident, a helmet 10 She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background SENSE Despite her disadvantaged background, she felt _ about her life II Write a complete letter using the given word/phrases as cues You should change the form of words if necessary Thank/ much/French/ cookery book/ you/ give/ me ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… recipes/ look/ wonderful/, and/ I/ certainly/ enjoy/ use/ it ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… I/ hope/ you/ and/ Auntie Susan/ have/ good/ Christmas ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… we/ stay/ at/ home/, but/ have/ couple/ day/ trips/ out/ nearby ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… our/ local/ theatre/ put/ on/ production/ "A Christmas Carol"/, which/ fun ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… I/ go/ back/ University/ next/ week/, and/ this/ year/ I/have/ to/ study/ hard/ final/ exams ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… I/ really/ enjoy/ the/ course/ so/ far/, but/ I/ not/ sure/ what/ do/ once/ I/ get/degree 172 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… university/ arrange/ career/ interviews/, but/ I/ not/really/ have/clear/ idea/what/ I/ want/ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… hopefully/ it/ all/ become/ clearer/ during/ course/ the/ year ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… 10 Thank/ again/ lovely/ present/, and/ Happy/ New/ Year/ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… 173 Keys – practice 19 I – PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following questions 10 A curriculum A emergency A technology a a a a a reindeer dangerous establish expansion eradicate A.encourage A.career B grammatical B geothermal B variety b b b b b C repetitious C alternative C centenarian engineer marvelous illustrate conversion character c pioneer c conspicuous c intimidate c precision c malaria B.financial B.request D historical D expensively D Compulsory d referee d numerous d inheritance d explosion d spectacular C.departure D.average C.ancient D.machine PART II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35pts) I (15pts: 1/item) C D A B A A C D D 10 B 11 C 12 A 13 B 14 B 15 A II (10pts: 1/item) immigration locally unpaid handle neighborhoods cultural vandalism opposing theft 10 punishment at off up III (5pts: 1pt/item) on for IV (5pts: 0.5 pt/ item) A A D D B B D C D 10 D PART III READING (30 pts) I (10pts: 1/item) A C C B B B D A A 10 B II (15pts: 1/item) B C D A B A B C D 10 D 174 11 D 12 C 13 A 14 C 15 B B D A III (5pts: 1pt/item) D B PART IV WRITING (20pts) I (10pts: 1/item) regret to inform/to tell you/announce that he had meant to phone Sarah is considered/thought to be try holding your breath resented one of her colleagues getting and I get on I hadn't used up had already left when/before in spite of not wearing 10 a sense of achievement II (10pts: 1pt/item) Thank you very much for the French cookery book you gave me The recipes look wonderful, and I'll certainly enjoy using it I hope you and Auntie Susan had a good Christmas We stayed at home, but had a couple of day trips out nearby Our local theatre put on a production of "A Christmas Carol", which was fun I am going back to University next week, and this year I'm going to have to study hard for the final exams I've really enjoyed the course so far, but I'm not sure what to once I get my degree The University arranges career interviews, but I don't really have a clear idea of what I want to Hopefully it will all become clearer during the course of the year 10 Thank you again for the lovely present, and Happy New Year! 175 ENGLISH PRACTICE 20 PART I PHONETICS I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words A latter B label C ladder D latitude A pour B roar C flour D soar A chase B purchase C bookcase D suitcase A thread B feather C bread D bead A prepare B preface C preparation D prejudice II Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words A amphibian B champagne A accommodation deforestation C cathedral B antibiotic D creature C counterclockwise C biosphere D A consciousness B ecotourism D confirm A architectural B cosmopolitan C appreciative D archeologist A consolidate B context C conference D confidence PART II LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones From 1949 onward, the artist Georgia O’keeffe made New Mexico _ A her permanent residence was B where her permanent residence C permanent residence for her D her permanent residence Just as remote-controlled satellites can be employed to explore outer space, _ employed to investigate the deep sea A can be robots robots that are B robots can be C can robots _ is not clear to researchers A Why dinosaurs having become extinct B Why dinosaurs became extinct C Did dinosaurs become extinct D Dinosaurs became extinct The first transatlantic telephone cable system was not established _ 1956 A while B until C on 176 D when D can Drinking water _ excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled effect on the enamel of teeth A containing B in which containing C contains D that contain In the 1820’s physical education became _ of the curriculum of Harvard and Yale Universities A to be part B which was part C was part D part If you can win his attention _ for you A the so much better B the better so much C so much the better D so the much better The President resigned; the whiff of scandal remained A otherwise B therefore C immediately D nevertheless Which agency you work for? A ads advertisement B advertised C advertising D 10 Van Gogh suffered from depression by overwork and ill-health A brought on B coming about C taken up D put through II Each sentence below contains mistake IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS Had the committee members considered the alternatives more carefully, they would have realized that the second was superior than the first: Malnutrition is a major cause of death in those countries where the cultivation of rice have been impeded by recurrent drought Because the residents had worked so diligent to renovate the old building, the manager had a party John’s wisdom teeth were troubling him, so he went to a dental surgeon to see about having them pull Time spends very slowly when you are waiting for a bus to arrive Judy decided to wait until after she had taken her exams before having her wisdom teeth pull Hardly the plane had landed when Adam realized that he had left the file that he needed at his office When she was asked for her opinion on the course, she said it had been a waist of time I try to remember your name but I am afraid I cannot remember it 10 I’d prefer to it on myself because other people make me nervous 177 III Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE I know experience that I my best work early in the morning I am astonished the way my students can spend all night at the disco and still remember their prepositions next morning Is it possible to insure yourself nuclear attack? At school today, we had a long discussion _ the best way to learn a foreign language “How can I discourage my boyfriend _ trying to kiss me all the time?” “Eat plenty of garlic.” Raise the gun to your shoulder, aim _ the target, and try not to kill anyone Small children should be watched carefully Would you give up your country cottage a town flat? He’ll inherit the money when he comes age 10.The performance on the first night came pretty IV Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word (ADAPT) to a new environment is a difficult thing for old people Police asked (PASS) if they had seen the accident happen What a (WORRY) pair of children They have to be watched every minute of the day Children are taught from young to be (RESPECT) _ to their elders They frequently (MOBILE) _ the traffic as they march through the streets He shook his head in _ (APPROVE) He fought the illness with courage and (DETERMINE) She seems (REASON) happy in her new job Can we (ARRANGE) _the meeting for next Monday at 7? 10 If you weren’t so (ACT) _, you wouldn’t be so fat! PART III READING I Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D Action scenes in films Modern cinema audiences expect to see plenty of thrilling scenes in action films These scenes, which are (1) as stunts, are usually performed by stuntmen who are specially trained to dangerous things safely (2) can crash a car, but if you are shooting a film, you have to be extremely (3) sometimes stopping right in front of the camera and film crew At an early (4) _ in the production, an expert stuntman is (5) in to work out the action scenes and form a team He is the only person who can 178 go (6) the wishes of the director, although he will usually only this in the (7) of safety Many famous actors like to the dangerous parts themselves, which produces better shots, since stuntmen don’t have to (8) _ in for the actors Actors like to become (9) _ in all the important aspects of the character they are playing, but without the recent progress in safety equipment, insurance companies would never let them take the risk To their own stunts, actors need to be good athletes, but they must also be sensible and know their (10) _.If they were to be hurt, the film would come to a sudden halt A remarked B known C referred D named A Everyone B Someone C Anyone D No one A detailed B plain C straight D precise A period B minute C part A led B taken C drawn D called A over B against C through D across A interests B needs D stage C purposes D regards A work B get C put D stand A connected B arranged C involved D affected 10 A limits B ends C frontiers D borders II Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word THE BIRTH OF THE T-SHIRT The T-shirt, or at least the T-shirt as we know it, was born in the theatre When Tennessee William's play A Streetcar Named Oesire opened in New York in December 1947, a young actor (1) Marlon Brando went (2) stage wearing a (3) _ of blue jeans and a bright, white, capped-sleeve T-shirt It was the first time the T-shirt had been seen publicly as anything (4) an item of underwear and it set a fashion trend that was to last through (5) _ the end of the century The idea for the T-shirt came (6) Brando himself He had worn one at rehearsals for the play The director was so impressed by the look that was created that he asked Brando to wear the shirt in the play itself Brando may have seen the shirt being advertised by the American company Sears Roebuck They had decided to market the shirt (7) _ a fashionable garment in its (8) right, rather than just something to be worn (9) warmth beneath a denim workshirt (10) _ an army uniform It was Brando, however, who popularized it, especially with the release of the film version of Streetcar in 1951 A short leather jacket completed the look that was to be adopted by teenage rebels in many countries for decades afterwards III Read the following passage and choose the best answer Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it 179 is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed What is the main topic of the passage? A the Bengal tiger B international boycott C endangered species D problems with industrialization Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world “alarming” in the first paragraph? A dangerous B serious C gripping D distressing The word “poachers” as used in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A illegal hunters B enterprising researchers C concerned scientists D trained hunters The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A indirectness B independence C incompetence D insensitivity 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 contrast D specific and general information What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refer to in the passage? A Bengal tigers B Interest in material gain C Killing animals for personal satisfaction population D The decrease in the Bengal tiger Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph? A set aside B combined C organized D taken off The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A lower B raise investment toward C make a payment on 180 D make an What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to? A buying and selling of animal products overseas B a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C a global increase in animal survival D defraying the cost of maintaining national parks 10 Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A forgiving B concerned C vindictive D surprised PART IV WRITING I Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it She never seems to succeed even though she works hard Hard _ Do all the washing, please! Let I regret not going to the airport to say good bye to him I wish _ Mick thought that we were married Mick was under _ The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect But for his command II Write an essay ( about 250 words) about the following topic: Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes Others blame for man’s fault Which point of view you agree? State at least three relevant evidences …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… 181 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… 182 Keys – practice 20 PART II PHONETICS I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words (5pts) B 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.D II Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words (5pts) 1.D 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.D PART III LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones (10pts) D 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.D 7.C 8.D 9.C 10.A II Each sentence below contains mistake IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS (10pts) to the first pulled has had the plane diligently them pulled waste of time Time passes am trying 10 by myself III Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE (10pts) from at/by 3.against about from 6.at 7.over for 9.of 10.off IV Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word (10pts) Adaptation passers-by 3.worrisome 4.respectful 5.immobilize 6.disapproval 7.determination 8.reasonably 9.rearrange 10.inactive PART IV READING I Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D (10pts) 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.D 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.D 9.C 10.A II Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word (10pts) 1.named/called 2.on 3.pair 4.but/ except 5.to/until 6.from 7.as 8.own 9.for 10.or III Read the following passage and choose the best answer (10pts) 1.C 2.D 3.A 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.B PART V WRITING 183 I Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (10pts) Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed Let all the washing be done I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him Mick was under the impression that we were married But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been put into prison / jail II Write an essay (of about 250 words) about the following topic (20pts) Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes Others blame for man’s fault Which point of view you agree? State at least three relevant evidences Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students The end 184 ... points) Part 1: (2pts × Qs) 11 .B 12 .D 13 .C 14 .D 15 .D Part 2: (1pts × 10 Qs) 16 .D 17 .D 18 .A 19 .B 20.B 21. A 22.C 23.C 24.D 25.A SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 points) Part 1( 1pts × 10 Qs) 26.C... event D A dreams B thinks C hours D II LEXICO-GRAMMAR (30 POINTS) Exercise (10 pts; 0.5pt/ each correct answer) A C D B C B B C B 10 C 11 B 12 D 13 A 14 C 15 B 33 D 16 D 17 C 18 B 19 A 20 A Exercise... Part 1: (1/ 20pts) (0 .1 point for each correct answer) C D B B D C B A C 10 A Part 2: (1/ 20pts) (0 .1 point for each correct answer) 11 replacement 12 problematic 13 narration 14 15 overlay 16 17