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REVISION FOR THE MID-TERM TEST- GRADE 12 Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A share B rare C are D declare A cooks B loves C joins D spends A advises B raises C devises D goes A teacher B children C chore D school A hurry B under C pressure D rush A precede B reject C schedule D wedding A takes B pens C boats D traps A romantic B marriage C attract D private A tension B decision C provision D precision 10 A stopped B talked C married D passed 11 A helps B laughs C cooks D finds 12 A neighbors B friends C relatives D photographs 13 A streets B phones C books D makes 14 A develops B takes C laughs D volumes 15 A phones B streets C books D makes 16 A walks B steps C shuts D plays 17 A wishes B practices C introduces D leaves 18 A grasses B stretches C comprises D potatoes 19 A invited B attended C celebrated D displayed 20 A removed B washed C hoped D missed Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others 21 A obliged 22 A conical 23 A confide 24 A engage 25 A possible 26 A attract 27 A verbal 28 A example 29 A situation 30 A across 31 A maintain 32 A brilliant 33 A hospital 34 A family 35 A biologist B contractual B marriage B banquet B ceremony B university B person B suppose B consider B appropriate B simply B attitude B different B mischievous B whenever B generally C determine C romantic C cultural C majority C secondary C signal C even C several C informality C common C determine C secretary C supportive C obedient C responsible D counterpart D sacrifice D attitude D maintain D suitable D instance D either D attention D entertainment D brother D develop D attractive D special D solution D security Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions He has been very interested in doing research on _ since he was at high school A biology B biological C biologist D biologically It is generally believed that "Men make _ house and women make _ home" A Ø / Ø B a / an C the / the D an / the Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _ once or twice a week at the hospital A solution B night shift C household chores D special dishes We enjoy _ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after a day of working hard A spending B caring C taking D doing You are old enough to take _ for what you have done A responsible B responsibility C responsibly D irresponsible These quick and easy _ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost A solve B solvable C solutions D solvability John is _ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot A a B an C the D no article According to the boss, John is the most _ for the position of executive secretary A supportive B caring C suitable D comfortable She got up late and rushed to the bus stop A came into B went leisurely C went quickly D dropped by 10 Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A happen B encounter C arrive D clean 11 What are the _ of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces A drinks B beverages C grains D special dishes 12 Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first _ A try B attempt C doing D aim 13 Where is Jimmy? - He is work He is busy his monthly report A on / for B in / about C to / through D at / with 14 With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _ pressure now A under B above C upon D out of 15 We are not allowed _ jeans at school A wear B to wear C wearing D worn 16 Sometimes I not feel like _ to my sibling about my troubles A talk B to talk C talking D talked 17 He was looking at his parents _, waiting for recommendations A obey B obedience C obedient D obediently 18 The interviews with parents showed that the vast majority were _ of teachers A support B supportive C supporter D supporting 19 Billy has been seriously ill, and he was taken to _ hospital yesterday A a B an C the D Ø 20 My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _ A happiness B household chores C responsibility D employment 21 You should not burn _ You had better dig a hole and bury it A dishes B lab C garbage D shift 22 He was very respectful at home and _ to his parents A responsible B caring C obedient D lovely 23 One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in _ families and in preserving their cultures A wealthy B secure C safe D close-knit 24 He was _ when I had those problems and said whatever I did he would stand by me A supportive B exciting C busy D dull 25 London is home to people of many _ cultures A diverse B diversity C diversify D diversification 26 John cannot make a _ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car A decide B decision C decisive D decisively 27 It is thought that traditional marriage _ are important basis of limiting divorce rates A appearances B records C responses D values 28 A We share the house with my mother and father and my wife ‘s sister and her kids, it is a .family A nuclear B extended C crowed D single-parent 29 Family is the place where _ children is not only tolerated but welcomed and encouraged A taking B having C giving D showing 30 Socially, the married _ is thought to be the basic unit of society A couple B pair C twins D double 31 I couldn’t move the piano alone, so I asked Tom _ A giving a hand B gave a hand C to give a hand D give a hand 32 You are not _ to say anything unless you wish to so A obliged B willing C equal D attracted 33 A woman can never have a happy married life without _ her husband A demanding B agreeing C trusting D.determining 34 Many Vietnamese people their lives for the revolutionary cause of the nation A sacrifice B sacrificed C sacrificial D sacrificially 35 Most of us would maintain that physical does not playa major part in how we react to the people we meet A attract B attractive C attractiveness D attractively 36 They had a candlelit dinner last night and she accepted his proposal of marriage A romance B romantic C romantically D romanticize 37 Reading the story of the having her dress torn off in the lift reminded me of my friend's wedding A groom B bride C celibate D groomsman 38 I not think there is a real between men and women at home as well as in society A attitude B value C measurement D equality 39 The to success is to be ready from the start A key B response C agreement D demand 40 They decided to divorce and Mary is to get the right to raise the child A equal B determined C obliged D active 41 She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally _ only with colleagues for meals, movies or late nights at a club A supposes B socializes C attention D discussed 42 I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time A correct B right C exact D suitable 43 You should _ more attention to what your teacher explains A make B get C set D pay 44 Body language is a potent form of _ communication A verbal B non-verbal C tongue D oral 45 Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? _ your hand." A Raised B Lift C Raise D Heighten ’ 46 Birds aren t all the same There are many different _ A categories B species C animals D plants 47 The rhinoceros will become _ if people continue to hurt them A extinct B instinct C distinct D extinction 48 Thousands of species of animals and plants are and the number decreases each year A danger B dangerous C endanger D endangered 49 If one species becomes extinct, the whole chain will be _ seriously A disappeared B killed C damaged D threatened 50 Switching to eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment A energy-wasting B energy-expending C energy-lacking D energy-saving 51 batteries or solar chargers are some of the solutions to the lack of energy A Rechargeable B Reversible C Repeatable D Returnable 52 I never leave any electrical appliances on standby and I think it is a good way to energy in the home A take care of B use C keep D conserve 53 Nowadays, people are searching for more materials to build their houses A environment-friendly B environmentally-friendly C environmental-friendly D environmental-friend 54 Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is _ encouraging progress in math A doing B making C checking D stopping 55 In the agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers A sustainable B conserving C preserving D supporting 56 In Singapore, people try to 80% of all waste A reprocess B reclaim C recycle D reuse 57 A once said “It is a sweet and honourable thing to die for your country.” A patriotism B patriotic C patriot D patrol 58 We can use _ and _ forms of communication to attract one’s attention A silence / noise B verbal / non-verbal C verb / adverb D gentle / impolite 59 We need to act quickly to to climate change, or it will be a disaster for the whole planet A adapt B go back C reverse D transit 60 There is little of things improving soon A probability B probably C probable D probabilities Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Last month, while my friend was traveling round England by the car, he crashed the car into a tree A B C D She was walking to the library to borrow some books when she was seeing a robbery A B C D My father must retire last year but he has found a lot to at home since then A B C D When they lived in Indonesia, they were used to eating Indonesian food A B C D He is understanding my arguments better now and I thing he will support us when a vote is taken A B C D Mrs Thatcher has become Prime Minister in 1979 after winning the elections A B C D She advised me don’t stay up late any longer because it could harm my health A B C D My younger brothers are sometimes very obedient They always play tricks to other people A B C D Youngsters nowadays often pay much attention to physical attractive A B C D 10 The scene when Jack and Rose are standing in front of the peak of the Titanic looks very A B C romance D 11 We are now under the study pressive to win a place in the university A B C D 12 Love, shares and parents’ approvals are the base for us to come into the world with A B C confident D 13 My responsible in the family is to wash dishes after meals A B C D 14 As the eldest child, I must look for my brothers whenever my parents are absent from home A B C D 15 To some people, the appearant is not very important to their love A B C D 16 In Vietnam, two or more generations may live under the same roof of house A B C D 17 Because of his poverty, he has to struggling to make ends meet A B C D 18 The food was good with reasonable price, but the service was slowly A B C D 19 I came to class very early so the teacher was late due to heavy traffic A B C D 20 He shouted at his girlfriend, that really disappointed me A B C D Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents A Their parents not want them to go out in the evening B Their parents never let them to go out in the evening C Going out in the evening is permitted by their parents D Although their parents not allow, they still go out in the evening Although my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children A My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children B Busy at work as my parents are, they try to find time for their children C My parents are too busy at work to find time for their children D My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work His eel soup is better than any other soups I have ever eaten A Of all the soups I have ever eaten, his eel soup is the best B I have ever eaten many soups that are better than his eel soup C His eel soup is the worst of all soups I have eaten D His eel soup is good but I have ever eaten many others better She gets up early to prepare breakfast so that her children can come to school on time A Despite her getting up early to prepare breakfast, her children cannot come to school on time B Because she wants her children to come to school on time, she gets up early to prepare breakfast C If she does not get up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on time D Unless she gets up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on time The last time I went to the museum was a year ago A I have not been to the museum for a year B A year ago, I often went to the museum C My going to the museum lasted a year D At last I went to the museum after a year Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live A Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in B Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world in which we live C Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully D We can protect the world we live in only with careful environmental planning You should take regular exercises instead of sitting in front of the television all day A Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day B Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises C Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable D Don't take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day Wouldn't it be better to let them know about the alternations to the plan? A Why haven't they have been informed about the new development? B Shouldn't they have been consulted before the scheme was changed? C Don't they think they should be informed about the changes in the plan? D We'd better ask them to change the plan, hadn't we? Don't take any notice of all his complaints about his health; there's nothing wrong with him A You can ignore all his talk of being ill; he's actually perfectly healthy B Try to avoid the subject of his health as I am tired of hearing all about his complaints C Don't listen to him talking about his health; it's his favorite subject D If you let him, he would talk only about his ill-health though actually he is quite healthy 10 We had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible A In spite of the heavy rain we managed to walk half way round the lake as planned B The heavy rain nearly prevented us from walking right round the lake C We would have walked right round the lake even if it had rained heavily D If it hadn't rained so heavily, we would have walked right round the lake 11 There won't be peace in the conflict if both sides not really desire it A It is only if both sides actually want the conflict to end peacefully that it will happen B As both sides in the conflict apparently desire peace, it is likely that there will be peace soon C The main problem in the conflict seems to be that neither side really desires peace D There has been a lot of fighting in the conflict because both sides seem to want it that way 12 The accident happened as a result of the driver's not paying attention to the road A If the driver would have paid attention to the road, the accident hadn't happened B Had the driver been paid attention to the road, the accident wouldn't have happened C If the driver had been paying attention to the road, the accident wouldn't have happened D Had the accident not happened, the driver would not have had to pay attention to the road 13 "Shall I help you the dishes, Carlo?" said Robert A Robert suggested helping Carlo with the dishes B Robert suggested to help Carlo the dishes C Robert offered Carlo to help the dishes D Robert offered to help Carlo the dishes 14 If I hadn't had so much work to I would have gone to the movies A Because I had to so much work I couldn't go to the movies B I would go to the movies when I had done so much work C A lot of work couldn't prevent me from going to the movies D I never go to the movies if I have work to 15 "Why don't you get your hair cut, Gavin?" said Adam A Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair B Gavin was suggested to have a hair cut C It was suggested that Adam get Gavin's haircut D Adam suggested that Gavin should have his hair cut 16 He was about to something when his mother suddenly shouted out A He was doing something when his mother suddenly shouted out B He refused to something about his mother suddenly shouting out C He was on the point of doing something when his mother suddenly shouted out D His mother's sudden shouting out helped him to something 17 Merry allows her children to stay up late on Saturday evenings A Merry makes her children stay up late on Saturday evenings B Merry gets her children to stay up late on Saturday evenings C Merry helps her children stay up late on Saturday evenings D Merry lets her children stay up late on Saturday evenings 18 I was under a strong impression that she had not told the truth A I believed that she had not told the truth B I doubted that she had not told the truth C I protested that she had not told the truth D I insisted that she had not told the truth 19 He acts like an innocent man even if the evidence shows the contradiction A Even though he acts like an innocent man, the evidence shows the contradiction B He acts like an innocent man because the evidence shows the contradiction C The evidence shows the contradiction so he acts like an innocent man D He acts like an innocent man, as a result, the evidence shows the contradiction 20 Nobody in my class is as outgoing as I am A I am as outgoing as nobody in my class B I am the more outgoing than nobody in my class C I am the most outgoing person in my class D I am not as outgoing as people in my class READING Exercise 1: Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life She was only ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone Her mother soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest, had to help care for her younger siblings Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student She went on to graduate 10th in her class at Otsego High School in 1953 While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a dance in Alamo; and they were quite taken with each other Over the next few years, their love for each other blossomed and they were married on February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in school At the time, Chuck was serving his country in the military, and had come home on leave to marry his sweetheart Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for the next fifteen months Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Otsego area To help make ends meet, Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking a job at the cheese company in Otsego In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their son, Chuck, who brought great joy into their lives Jean remembered how her mother was always gone so much working after her father died and she did not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote herself to the role of a mother Before Jean's father passed away, her mother used to _ A work outside the home B be a housewife C support the family alone D work as a secretary Which is not referred to Jean? A She was a responsible girl B She never helped her mother with household chores C She often did well at school ' D She went to high school Jean's husband was a _ A teacher B dancer C soldier D servant Jean _ A served in the military B lived in Korea for fifteen months C had a daughter D got married when she was a student Which is not true about Jean? A She disliked staying at home and taking care of her child B She worked outside the home before she had a child C She was very happy when she got a baby D She quit her job to look after her baby Exercise 2: I was born to dance I've been dancing all my life, ever since my mother, who gave up a dancing career on the stage when she married my father, picked me up and twirled me around as an infant As much as I loved dancing with her, her greatest gift to me was her "unconditional love" during her lifetime My parents divorced after only years of marriage, but my father remarried a lovely lady who also loved to dance They used to take me to a dancing club where I would listen to the music and watch them dance-occasionally my stepmother, Mary, invited me to dance I also met my wife, Charlotte, in a dancing party I danced with her for about 15 minutes, and during that brief span, I realized that I fell in love with her We kept dancing throughout our marriage My earliest memories of dancing with my daughters started when I came home from work to our small home in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and my daughter Laura was about years old It was very relaxing for me To turn on the record player, pick up Laura in my arms, and dance her around the room! Our family danced a lot My daughters, Laura and Anne, and I continued to dance on every occasion One favorite memory I have of dancing with Laura and Anne was when I took each of them when they were seniors in high school to the Daddy-Daughter dance We won both dance competitions! As their father, I have tried to provide my daughters with unconditional love, as my Mother provided to me, endless emotional and loving support, and good educations and life experiences which have helped prepare them for happy and successful adult lives Being a father who is worthy of their love and respect, I consider fatherhood a privilege, not an entitlement In 1994, my oldest daughter Laura gave me a lovely book, which I still have, entitled "Fathers and Daughters." My Father's Day suggestion to every father is to dance with your daughters at every opportunity It will not only bring you closer, it will give them memories of you “to hang onto" long after we are gone Of the characters mentioned in the passage, who did not like dancing? A Mary B Laura C Anne D No one The writer _ A could not dance well B had a devoted mother C had not met his father since his parents divorced.D did not like to dance with his step mother Which sentence is not true? A He used to go to a dancing club with his father and step mother B The writer had two daughters C The writer enjoyed dancing with his daughters D The writer never danced with his step mother Which is not referred to what the writer provides his daughters with? A the arts of dancing C endless emotional and loving support B unconditional love D good educations and life experiences The writer _ fatherhood A underestimates B appreciates C dislikes D disapproves of Exercise 3: When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general They basically have the same roots In the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and life styles which can be very interesting On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations For example, you are watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist whose name you have grown up with Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child Unfortunately you realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before You feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you You not know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you She lives in completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles Talk with her, ask her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression Let her understand you better through the things that you like Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences A spouse should A let the partner to everything alone B be not only a lover but also a friend C not share the feelings with the partner D not interfere with what the partner's likes and dislikes According to the passage, A Spouses who have the same nationality need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those who are from different cultures B Spouses who are from different cultures need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those who have the same roots C Spouses who have the same roots go not share anything together D Spouses who are from different cultures can never share anything together If there is the inability to understand a spouse's excitements and frustrations the marriage, he or she may feel A faithful B hopeless C disappointed D happy The passage is A critical B convincing C advisory D apologetic To overcome cultural differences in marriage needs A patience and time B time and money C movies and music D books and the Internet Exercise 4: In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages Marriages were generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no in the matter In the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on the day of their engagement or marriage In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners based on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants Moreover early marriage is quite illegal The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasions Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas, often combining both western and eastern elements Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are decided in advance by a fortune teller The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride, the second is the procession to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another ancestor ceremony and to welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet The number of guests in attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds Several special dishes are served Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point in the banquet will go from table to table collecting 1 In the past, _ A Vietnamese couples were free to make a decision on the marriage B Vietnamese marriage was decided by parents and family C getting married at an early age was not allowed D parents had no right to interfere their children's marriage In former days, the fact that a bride and groom had only first met just on the day of their engagement or marriage was _ A surprising B popular C uncommon D strange Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage? A Most young people not have their marriage based on love B All marriages are arranged by parents and family C Marriage is quite westernization D Couples not get married at quite young ages According to the passage, A Oversea Vietnamese people not like to organize a traditional wedding B There is an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding C Many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding not exist nowadays D Vietnamese people never ask a fortune teller the date and time of the marriage ceremony Which does not exist in a Vietnamese wedding party? A firecrackers B guests C dishes D gifts Exerciser 5: Communication in general is process of sending and receiving messages that enables humans to share knowledge, attitudes, and skills Although we usually identify communication with speech, communication is composed of two dimensions - verbal and nonverbal Nonverbal communication has been defined as communication without words It includes apparent behaviors such as facial expressions, eyes, touching, tone of voice, as well as less obvious messages such as dress, posture and spatial distance between two or more people Activity or inactivity, words or silence all have message value: they influence others and these others, in turn, respond to these communications and thus they are communicating Commonly, nonverbal communication is learned shortly after birth and practiced and refined throughout a person's lifetime Children first learn nonverbal expressions by watching and imitating, much as they learn verbal skills Young children know far more than they can verbalize and are generally more adept at reading nonverbal cues than adults are because of their limited verbal skills and their recent reliance on the nonverbal to communicate As children develop verbal skills, nonverbal channels of communication do' not cease to exist although become entwined in the total communication process According to the writer, A Nonverbal language is only used by the deaf and the mute B One cannot communicate in both verbal and nonverbal language C Those who can listen and talk should not use nonverbal language D People communicate with both verbal and nonverbal language Which is not included in nonverbal communication? A words B spatial distance C facial expressions D tone of voice We can learn from the text that A nonverbal can never get any responses B most people not like nonverbal communication C even silence has message value D touching is not accepted in communicating Human beings A have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language through books B can communicate in nonverbal language only when they are mature C have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language since a child D communicate in nonverbal language much less than they in verbal language The word reading has a close meaning to A looking at the words that are written B understanding C saying something aloud D expressing Exercise 6: Movements and gestures by the hands, arms, legs, and other parts' of the body and face are the most pervasive types of nonverbal messages and the most difficult to control 'It is estimated that there are over 200.000 physical signs capable of stimulating meaning in another person For example, there are 23 distinct eyebrow movements, each capable of stimulating a different meaning Humans express attitudes toward themselves and vividly through body movements and postures Body movements express true messages about feelings that cannot be masked Because such avenues of communication are visual, they travel much farther than spoken words and are unaffected by the presence of noise that interrupt, or cancels out speech People communicate by the way they walk, stand, and sit We tend to be more relaxed with friends or when addressing those of lower status Body orientation also indicates status or liking of the other individual More direct orientation is related to a more positive attitude Body movements and postures alone have no exact meaning, but they can greatly support or reject the spoken word If these two means of communication are dichotomized and contradict each other, some result will be a disordered image and most often the nonverbal will dominate Which part of body is not used to send body message? A faces B legs C hands D stomachs Face gestures A can help us control our feelings B are the most difficult to control C cannot express our feelings D not include eye brow moments Body communication is A visual B verbal C very few D uncommon According to the text, body movements cannot express A feelings B status C attitudes D desires Nonverbal communication A may be interrupted by noise B has no relation to verbal communication C dominates words D is less common than verbal communication Exercise 7: On December 10, 2006, I was going through some hard time The landlady did not want to release the house any more so I had to (1) _ and only had one month to find a place Because Christmas was coming and it was difficult for me to (2) _ a suitable accommodation I had only some money (3) _ I could not buy a Christmas tree and some presents for my three boys, (4) _ I had to use the money to find a place to live Tome, it broke my heart as I could not prepare the Christmas for my three boys I have been their only parent since my husband (5) _ away two years ago I was so sad and everything was getting on my nerves A transfer B convert C move D change A notice B watch C find D see A leave B to leave C leaving D left A because B although C as though D if A passes B passed C has passed D was passing Exercise 8: Most Americans eat three meals (1) the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner Breakfast begins between 7:00 and 8:00am, lunch between 11:00 am and noon, and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 pm On Sundays "brunch" is a (2) of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 am Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 pm Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with only one (3) Dinner is the main meal (4) breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (5) in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine A in B for C on D during A addition B connection C combination D attachment A course B food C menu D goods A For B In C At D With A each other B together C one another D others Exercise 9: In Korea, in former days the marriage between a man and woman represented the joining of two families, rather (1) the joining of two individuals The event (2) Taerye (Great Ritual), and people from all over the village or neighborhood participated The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and (3) Professional matchmakers paired up likely candidates for marriage, with the new couple often meeting for the first time at their wedding! The families considered many factors in the decision, consulting with fortune tellers for (4) about the couple's future life together During the Chosun period, people married (5) their early teens, with the girl often being several years older than the boy A as B more C than D more than A is often called B often called C was often called D has often called A elaborate B elaborately C elaboration D elaborateness A predictions b attentions C situations D evaluations A for B in C on D from Exercise 10: In the western customs (1) _ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (2) _ bow is sufficient Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon Business cards are often (3) _ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (4) _ hands The Chinese are (5) _ applauders You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." A taking B shaking C grasping D hugging A small B bit C slight D light A exchanged B changed C transferred D converted A pair B couple C double D both A enthusiast B enthusiastic C enthusiasm D enthusiastically Exercise 11: The United States has many different types of families While most American families are traditional, (1) _ a father, a mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families in 1998 were headed by one parent, usually a woman In a few families in the United States, there are no children These (2) _ couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from responsibilities of childbearing; or, perhaps they (3) _ physically able to have children Other families in the United States have one adult (4) _ a stepparent A stepmother or stepfather is a person who joins a family by marrying a father or a mother Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families In the United States people have right to privacy and Americans not believe in telling other Americans what type of family group they must belong to They respect each other’s choices regarding family groups Families are very important (5) _ Americans A consist of B consisting of C consisting D including of A childish B childlike C childless D childhood A are not B can’t C couldn’t D weren’t A who is B is C which is D which has A for B of C in D to Exercise 12: In 1973, when the tiger appeared to be (1) _ extinction, the World Wild fund for Nature and the Indian government agreed to (2) _ “Operation Tiger”-a campaign to (3) _ this threatened creature They started by creating nine special parks (4) _ tiger could live in safety The first was at Ranthambhore, a region which was quickly turning into a desert (5) _ too much of the grass was being eaten by the local people’s cattle At the time there were fourteen tigers left there A meeting A set up A kill A despite B going B keep on B raise B so that C facing C carry on C hide C as if D looking D look for D save D although A though B because C when D because of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions I used to idolize David Beckham because of his dedication and talent A hate B impress C worship D detest Leonardo da Vinci created rare masterpieces of art such as The Mona Lisa' and ‘The Last Supper’ A worthless works of art B invaluable property C excellent qualifications D excellent works of art For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories A leak B release C poison D pollutant Nylon is a man-made fibre, the use of which has helped more people to have cheaper and more colourful clothes to wear A natural B plastic C synthetic D artificial The advances of commercial airplanes resulted in a shrinking world A decreasing B reduced C smaller D compressing We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day A accident B fullness C mass D crowd Many animals were born in captivity Resultantly, they not always breed well A imprisonment B lock C detention D freedom The African rhino is an endangered species and needs protecting A unstable B dangerous C insecure D indefensible We can protect many species by keeping them in wildlife reserves A protected land B saved land C park D Zoo Scientists are trying to find an energy that consumes less fuel A waste B destroy C eat up D use 10 Modern buildings are designed to maximize natural light A absorb B increase C let D diminish 11 It's wise to use local fresh produce which is in season A cars B restaurants C crops D water 12 His early death only cemented his legendary status, and Elvis Presley has become deeply ingrained in popular culture A engrossed B indulged C deep-rooted D supreme 13 A distinctive feature of Trump's business and real estate ventures has been the prominent use of his own name A characteristic B general C common D superficial 14 Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world A committed B dedicated C committed D attended 15 Marilyn Monroe has become an iconic representative of fame and female beauty A figure B image C typical D idol 16 Marilyn Monroe was an epitome of sensuality, beauty and effervescence and was naturally photogenic A frame B indicator C instructor D figure 17 Despite the media often being dismissive of Monroe's potential, her efforts to improve acting paid off A failed B broke down C managed D met with success 18 Margaret Thatcher was known for her tough uncompromising conservative political views, and became dubbed as ‘The Iron Lady’ A reserved B inflexible C narrow-minded D compatible 19 He is commonly referred to as the "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" and epitomizes the post-war pop generation A be representative of B leads C elaborates D expands on 20 Da Vinci studied all aspects of life and his far-reaching investigations and discoveries sought to show an underlying unity of the universe A insignificant B finite C extensive D excessive Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Da Vinci from an early age began to display his remarkable academic and artistic talents A striking B extraordinary C run-of-the-mill D exceptional Joachim Lafosse confirms his exceptional talent with "Free Student", a film that is more conventional in its form A out of the ordinary B abnormal C usual D odd Van Gogh became one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century A admired B honored C acclaimed D obscure Michael stood out for his exceptional enthusiasm and soft, infectious musical voice A attract attention B be inconspicuous C be conspicuous D stick out a mile In recent years, Madonna has continued to tour, release albums and engage in humanitarian work A throw oneself into B become uninvolved in C have a hand in D take part in Henry VIII was equally notorious for his six marriages and several scandalous love affairs A anonymous B infamous C celebrated D ill-famed The works Da Vinci did finish were often spectacular masterpieces, such as his paintings The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa A magnificent B out of this world C unimpressive D remarkable The death of Diana princess had a profound impact on the British public and those in other countries A far-reaching B superficial C deep-seated D heartfelt The new policy will help generate more jobs A bring out B form C produce D terminate 10 Her only problem is the limited experience because she is too young A narrow B considerable C insufficient D restricted 11 The river is badly polluted with toxic chemicals from that factory A poisonous B harmful C all right D deadly 12 I don't believe in anything he says, he is unreliable A inaccurate B unstable C trustworthy D irresponsible 13 'If we continue to deplete our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment significantly A use up B add to C reduce D exhaust 14 She stays incredibly focused and is never distracted by others A disturbed B confused C bewildered D concentrated 15 Globally, farmers encroach on forest land to grow crops A leave B invade C make road to D intrude 16 Poverty in many African countries increases the likelihood that people poach animals to earn their living A chance B prospect C possibility D improbability 17 Funds are diverted from conservation to military because of war A redirected B shifted C stayed D turned aside 18 The number of rhinos is in steady decline There are fewer rhinos than ever before A occasional B constant C stable D Persistent 19 During the Great Depression, many people suddenly found themselves jobless after a night A unemployed B redundant C unoccupied D supplementary 20 Her identity will never be revealed in order to protect her children from being judged A uncovered B proclaimed C leaked D hid Indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges "How you like your steak done?" – “ .” A I don't like it B Very little C Well done D Very much "Oops! I'm sorry for stepping on your foot" – “ .” A Never mind B You don't mind C You're welcome D That's fine Anne: "Fancy a bite to eat?" - Barbara: “ ” A No thanks, I've just had some B No thanks, I've just had something C No thanks, I'm not neatly very thirsty D No thanks, I'm trying to give up Receptionist: "Good morning." - Chris: "Good morning I've come to Mrs Dabria." A see B visit C business with D hold a talk with Arm and Mary are studying in their classroom Ann: "Can I borrow your dictionary?" – Mary: “ ” A I'm afraid I can't B Here you are! C I think so D It doesn't matter Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner Jack: “ ” - Joe: “How about putting some grapes in it, instead?” A We could fry some onions with it too B I'd rather just have some bread, thanks C Let's put some pieces of apple in the salad D Good idea! I'll go and make one - Would you mind lending me you bike?" – “ .” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let's Havy: "Thanks for your help, Judy." - Judy: “ .” A With all my heart Did you have a good weekend? B Never remind me C It's my pleasure D Wish you A Yes, let's keep in touch B Yes, I am a teacher C Yes, it is lovely D Yes, I didn't much During the trip, we can visit some wildlife reserves to see lions and giraffes A That's great How does it work? B Oh, I see No problem C Really? I am so excited D That was OK at first 10 Can I leave a message to Jim? A I'll ask him to call you B Of course, you can C If you don't mind D Yes, you can take it 11 You should not leave the light on when you are away A OK, let's it B That's a good idea C Try me! D You are right 12 Excuse me! Can you show me the way to Main Street? A Um, I am sorry I have no idea B It's easy to it C Continue D Am I going right? 13 What's the matter? A No, I don't think so B A few problems C Well, sort of D I am not very well 14 Would you mind closing the door? A Yes, I B No, of course not C Yes, please D No, thank you 15 The shop opens from Monday to Sunday from a.m to p.m every day A Really? That's wonderful B There's no way I can it C There's one around the corner D Yes, of course, I will join you 16 Hi, what are you looking for? A Yes, I usually look for things B No way I am gonna show you C Oil Oil that we use for cooking D OK, I'll take it 17 Hi, Alice Would you like to go to the movies tonight? A Fine I'll be there B Thanks I love to C I'll be ready in no time D Why? What's the matter? 18 Do you know which animal sleeps the most? A Let me see it B Let me think C Let me try it D Let me down 19 Excuse me, could I talk to the manager? A Yes, I would love to B Yes, I will give it to you C Yes, of course D Yes, thank you 20 Everyone should learn more about how to treat the environment well A I am sure about that B That's not sure C I don't think so D It's not true  ... D 10 The scene when Jack and Rose are standing in front of the peak of the Titanic looks very A B C romance D 11 We are now under the study pressive to win a place in the university A B C D 12 ... (2) of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11 :00 am Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10 :00 or 11 :00 pm Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with... weren’t A who is B is C which is D which has A for B of C in D to Exercise 12 : In 19 73, when the tiger appeared to be (1) _ extinction, the World Wild fund for Nature and the Indian government