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SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part You will hear a tour guide talking to a group of tourists about a coach trip For each question put a tick in the correct box What is the change of plan? A They will visit two towns B They will look round a university C They will visit a wild life park Where will they stop for coffee? A near a waterfall B by a lake C on a mountain The town of Brampton became well known because of its _ A shops B university C museum What animals will they see in the wildlife park? A lions B monkeys C tigers What time will they arrive back at the hotel? A 5.30 B 6.45 C 7.15 The tour guide asks if anyone _ A needs more information B would like to go on another trip C wants to ask any questions Part You will hear a conversation between a printing company employee and a customer Complete the notes below Write one word or a number for each answer REVISION NOTE Example Problem with: the brochure sample • Company name: Central Hotel Chains • Letters of (7) …………………………… should be bigger • The (8) …………………………… should be removed • Change the description under the top photo to (9) …………………………… • Use the picture with (10) …………………………… of the hotel • The (11) …………………………… should be in red print • Translate into (12) …………………………… • Deadline: by the end of (13) …………………………… • Address: No Green Drive (14) …………………………… • Telephone number: (15) ……………………………, NY21300 SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35 (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) 16 _ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job A Although B While C In spite of D Despite of 17 The state laws limit the speed _motorists are permitted to drive A at which B which C that D where 18 _today, she would get home by Friday A Would she leave B Was she leaving C Were she to leave D If she leaves 19 He is _a lot of study pressure to win a place at university A for B under C in D with 20 No one knows what the _of the explosion is A source B cause C reaction D reason 21 I really can’t _the twins apart They look so alike A say B talk C take D tell 22 It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to _ A meet B break C compare D balance 23 The school required that every student _before September 1st A register B registered C registers D was registered 24 Charlie Chaplin was _of the silent movies A one of the great actor comics B the greatest comic actors C one of the greatest comic actors D a great comic actor one 25 _my personal qualities, I have experience of working in a multi-national company for three years A Beside B In addition C Instead of D Apart from 26 I am looking for a dependable person who can stand out for me at the meeting A dependent B talented C energetic D reliable 27 She earns as her husband does A two times as much as B twice times as many as C twice as much as D twice as many as 28 Mary was the last applicant _ A to be interviewed B to be interviewing C to interview D to have interviewed 29 She _her neighbour’s children for the broken window A accused B complained 30 On the table _ C blamed D denied A the disks lay B did the disks lie C lay the disks D lied the disks 31 All the boys are good at cooking, but _is as good as the girls A either B none C neither D every 32 The bank is reported in the local newspapers _in the broad daylight A to be robbed B robbed C to have been robbed D having been robbed 33 Go on Tell me the gossips I’m all _ A full B head C eyes D ears 34 _is more interested in rhythm than in melody is apparent from his compositions A That Philip Glass B Philip Glass, who C Philip Glass D Because Philip Glass 35 Nam: In my opinion, computer is one of the most wonderful inventions Lan: _ A There is no doubt about it B Yes Congratulations! C You shouldn’t have said that D Pardon? Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences 36 We must use our natural resources ……………………………… (ECONOMY) 37 IQ stand for ……………………………… quotient (INTELLIGENT) 38 She is extremely …………………………of heights and will feel faint when she only on the fifth floor (FEAR) 39 Thomas ……………………………… broke the expensive vase (ACCIDENT) 40 That company has 2000 ……………………………… (EMPLOY) 41 Is it possible to ……………………………… between a hobby and an interest? (DISTINCT) 42 ……………………………… was one of three problems facing the Vietnamese government after the August Revolution in 1945 (LITERACY) 43 The ……………………………… students often play soccer or basketball (ENERGY) 44 The phone doesn’t work It’s been ……………………………… (CONNECT) 45 Her ……………………………… was so great that she broke a glass (ANXIOUS) Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Find the errors and correct them 46 Only when you have had a chance to know various occupations you will decide on your career 47 I tried to everything to contact John two weeks ago but so far I don’t receive his reply 48 Most people are surprising to see how rapidly bacteria can multiply under favorable conditions 49 What I told her a few days ago were not the solutions to most of her problems 50 Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions 51 Without a fridge, fresh food will go …………………… very quickly 52 The director of that company is thinking of importing flowers …………………… Vietnam 53 I knew your family would stand …………………… you 54 I’m faithful …………………… my principle 55 It is better to try to work …………………… rather than against nature SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part Questions from 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As (56) as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The number of public-school libraries increased dramatically (57) the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (58) provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries (59) , many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (60) of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (61) on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public-school expenses Therefore, the libraries of the public schools tend to reflect the (62) capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (63) abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In (64) , school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (65) books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged 56 A freshly B frequently C recently D newly 57 A though B with C during D when 58 A that B which C who D this 59 A Nevertheless B Consequently C Therefore D Otherwise 60 A fine B fee C cost D sum 61 A go B rely C come D stay 62 A educational B economical C political D financial 63 A with B for C on D by 64 A country B converse C contrast D conflict 65 A attain B obtain C contain D maintain Part Questions from 66 to 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Millions of people are using cell phones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people They find that the phones are means of communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He couldn't remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High – tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often Use your regular phone of you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often 66 According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because A they are indispensable in everyday communication B they make them look more stylish C they keep the users alert all the time D they cannot be replaced by regular phones 67 The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with A the mobility of the mind and the body B the smallest units of brain C the arteries of the brain D the resident memory 68 The word "means" in the passage most closely means A meanings B expression C method D transmission 69 The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means A obviously B possibly C certainly D privately 70 "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means A information on the lethal effects of cell phones B widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones C the negative public use of cell phones D poor ideas about the effects of cell phones 71 Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may A damage their users' emotions B cause some mental malfunction C change their users' temperament D change their users' social behavior 72 The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often A suffered serious loss of mental ability B could no longer think lucidly C abandoned his family D had a problem with memory 73 According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is A their radiant light B their power of attraction C their raiding power D their invisible rays 74 According to the writer, people should A only use mobile phones in urgent cases B only use mobile phones in medical emergencies C keep off mobile phones regularly D never used mobile phones in all cases 75 The most suitable title for the passage could be A "The reasons why mobile phones are regular" B "Technological Innovation and their price" C "The way mobile phones work" D "Mobile phones – a must of our time" Part 3: Questions from 76 to 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each) A Success Story At 19, Ben Way is already a millionaire and one of a growing number of teenagers (76) have made their fortune through the Internet (77) makes Ben's story all the more remarkable is that he is dyslexic, and was told by teachers (78) his junior school that he would never be able to read or write properly "I wanted to prove them wrong", says Ben, creator and director of Way search, a net search engine which can be used to find goods (79) online shopping malls When he was eight, his local authorities provided him (80) a PC to help with schoolwork Although he was unable to read the manuals, he had a natural (81) with the computer, and encouraged by his father, he soon began charging people E10 an hour for his knowledge and skills At the age of 15 he set up his own computer consultancy, Quad Computer, which he ran from his bedroom, two years later he left school (82) devote all his time to business "By this time the company had grown and I needed to take (83) a couple of employees to help me," says Ben “That enabled me to start doing business with bigger companies.” It was his ability to consistently (84) difficult challenges that led him to win the You Entrepreneur of the Year award in the same year that he formed Way search, and he has recently signed a deal worth £25 million with a private investment company, which will finance (85) search engine SECTION IV WRITITNG (4 POINTS) Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Questions from 86 to 90 (1 point- 0.2/ each) 86 I could realize how important the family is only after I left home → Not until 87 Mrs Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play → Mrs Green is proud of what 88 I could hold a big party due to my Mom’s help → Had it 89 Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working → Such 90 Although Richard is competent in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client → Competent Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given.(1 point - 0.2/ each) 91 My mother never lets me make noise in the house ALLOWED  I am ……………………………………………………………… …………… noise in the house by my mother 92 It’ll be lovely to attend your wedding this spring FORWARD  I am ……………………………………………………………… …………… your wedding this spring 93 You should take those shoes to be mended soon HAVE  You ……………………………………………………………… …………… mended soon 94 He has a good relationship with all his students GETS  He ……………………………………………………………… …………… all his student 95 “Turn down the volume or I will call the police” said the neighbor to us THREATENED  The neighbour ………………………………………………… …………… the volume or they would call the police Part 3: Essay writing (2 points) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Watching TV is a waste of time for children” Write an essay of about 150 words to express your opinion, using specific details and examples to support your answer  ... wedding this spring FORWARD  I am ……………………………………………………………… …………… your wedding this spring 93 You should take those shoes to be mended soon HAVE  You ……………………………………………………………… …………… mended soon... will decide on your career 47 I tried to everything to contact John two weeks ago but so far I don’t receive his reply 48 Most people are surprising to see how rapidly bacteria can multiply under... university A for B under C in D with 20 No one knows what the _of the explosion is A source B cause C reaction D reason 21 I really can’t _the twins apart They look so alike A say B talk