ủng cố kiến thức cho học sinh giỏi chuyên 9, luyện thi vào 10, và giúp học sinh đạt kết quả cao trong các kì thi rất hay, củng cố kiến thức cho học sinh giỏi chuyên 9, luyện thi vào 10, giúp học sinh đạt kết quả cao trong các kì thi. Gồm 100 câu ngữ pháp phổ biến các em hay gặp, học sinh giỏi 9 cấp tỉnh, thi chuyên vào 10, có đáp án và giải thích chi tiết
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 42 KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC ………………………… Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part 1: Questions from to (1 point -0.2/ each) You will hear part of a radio interview, with a man called Paul, who is talking about some of the jobs he did, when he left school What was Paul's first job when he left school? A shop assistant B waiter C vet Paul thought his first job A didn't offer enough work B wasn't very interesting C didn’t pay enough money Paul's relative A gave him a job B knew he was unemployed C offered to help him Paul thought _ A he didn't have enough experience to work at the animal rescue centre B the job at the animal rescue centre was perfect for him C the animal rescue centre didn't pay him enough The job meant Paul had to A get up early B take som e exams C go and live in a different place Part 2: Questions from to 15 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Listen to the conversation twice Fill in each blank space with no more than one word or numbers TOTAL HEALTH CLINIC PATIENT DETAILS Personal In formation Name: * Contact phone: * Date of birth: * Occupation works as a: * Insurance company: Details of the problem * Type of problem: * When it began: * Action already taken: Other information * Sports played: * Medical history: Julie Anne Garcia (6) …………………………… (7) .October 1992 (8) …………………………… (9) life insurance pain in her left (10) …………………………… (11) ago has taken pain killers and applied ice belongs to a (12) club goes (13) regularly injured her (14) last year no allergies no regular medication apart from (15) …………………………… SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Page Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35 (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences 16 Her to medicine was so great that she had little time for anything else Page A importance B dedication C emphasis D reputation 17 If necessary, part of the responsibility is by the internal security troops A taken on B taken over C taken in D taken up 18 I couldn't quite what they were doing because they were so far away A bear out B make out C think out D try out 19 The bank is reported in the local newspaper in broad daylight yesterday A to be robbed B robbed C to have been robbed D having been robbed 20 pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them A Although B However C Because D On account of 21 Mr Henry was given a medal in of his service to his country A gratitude B knowledge C recognition D response 22 We are going to have a trip to Hanoi Capital We need to _ arrangements for the trip carefully A B make C get D pay 23 that we had to ask a police officer for directions A So confusing was the map B was so confusing the map C The map was such confusing D Such confusing was the map 24 By the end of this year, Chen _ English for three years, but he will still need more training and experience before he masters the language A will have been studying B has been studying C has studied D will be studying 25 It is necessary that a life-guard the swimming pool while the children are taking their swimming lessons A monitored B monitors C monitor D monitoring 26 George wouldn't have met Mary_ to his brother’s graduation party A hadn't he gone B had he not gone C if he has not gone D if he should not have gone 27 In spite of our big effort, we have not managed to enough money for the renovation of the school buildings A raise B take C rear D score 28 She’s just bought three new dresses, _ her if she gains weight A none of them will fit B that won’t fit C which none of them fit D none of which will fit 29 Thomas received a warning for speeding He so fast A shouldn’t have driven C should have driven B would have driven D might have driven 30 learning a foreign language, John is smarter than Tim although they are twins A On account of B Instead of C In terms of D In place of 31 When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _ _ paintings were destroyed, including two by Picasso A worthless B priceless C valueless D worthy 32 I don’t remember _ of your decision to change our vacation plan A to tell B being told C telling D to be told 33 Not having written about the required topic, _ a low mark A my presentation was given B the teacher gives me C the teacher gave me D I was given 34 I’d rather you at my party last night A be B were C had been D have been 35 I know it’s not a huge corporation to work for - but it’s better to be A other fish to try B a big fish in a small pond C a fish out of water D plenty more fish in the sea Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence 36 Most people who work feel that they are (pay) 37 I .how wide the stream was and fell in (judge) 38 It was .of you not to offer her a drink (hospitable) 39 He was .of the consequences in advance (information) 40 He didn’t feel happy because he worked (success) 41 Many people expressed .with the whole idea (disagree) 42 English is a .easy language for Swedes to learn (compare) 43 People can become infected after eating raw or .meat (cook) 44 The factory’s has increased considerably in the past few years (put) 45 I think it is very of him to expect us to work overtime every night this week.(reason) Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error Find the errors and correct them 46 Mary bought her mother a twenty-inches television last week 47 He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart 48 Please remain in your assign seats until the instructor dismisses the class 49 If one does not have respect for himself, you cannot expect others to respect him 50 Japanese initially used jeweled objects to decorate swords and ceremonial items Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition 51 John and Mary used to fall a lot and they eventually split up 52 He presented the award to me on behalf the community club 53 Can you give us some information bus tours, please? 54 For security reasons, you have to check two hours before your flight 55 She nearly freaked when she saw the colour of her hair It was a disaster! SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Mystery of Moriarty We are inviting you to join us for a walk through the streets of London in order to solve a trail of clues left by Professor Moriarty You will be acting as Sherlock Holmes, the (56) private detective created by Arthur Canon Doyle Accompanied by Dr Watson you will (57) Victorian London in our especially designed venue for this bespoke game You will be (58) the design and all the detail that has (59) _ _ the construction of the place Holme’s (60) _with Moriarty is legendary, so we have attempted to give you a taste of that Don’t expect a (61) progression to the game that you can (62) _easily The same as the great character, Holmes, it will be (63) , but fascinating This experience will require a (64) of imagination, a group of friends and a fully charged mobile phone You will be (65) a uniquely designed experience, that’s a promise! 56 A delusional B artificial C fictional D imagined 57 A get into B step into C forge into D turn into 58 A intrigued by B encouraged with C informed by D creative with 59 A taken up B made out C gone into D flooded in 60 A interaction B association C mannerism D semblance 61 A reasoning B comprehensive C persistent D logical 62 A get away B buy into C bring in D follow along 63 A defining B unpredictable C identical D unforeseeable 64 A leap B fringe C faint D strain 65 A immersed in B down to C flooded with D fitted in Part Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Ranked as the number one beverage consumed worldwide, tea takes the lead over coffee in both popularity and production with more than million metric tons of tea produced annually Although much of this tea is consumed in Asian, European, and African countries, the United States drinks its fair share According to estimates by the Tea Council of the United States, tea is enjoyed by no less than half of the U.S population on any given day Black tea or green tea – iced, spiced, or instant – tea drinking has spurred a billion-dollar business with major tea producers in Africa and South America and throughout Asia Tea is made from the leaves of an evergreen plant, Camellia sinensis, which grows tall and lush in tropical regions On tea plantation, the plant is kept trimmed to approximately four feet high and as new buds called flush appear, they are plucked off by hand Even in today’s world of modern agricultural machinery, hand harvesting continues to be the preferred method Ideally, only the top two leaves and a bud should be picked This new growth produces the highest quality tea After being harvested, tea leaves are laid out on long drying racks, called withering racks, for 18 to 20 hours During this process, the tea softens and becomes limp Next, depending on the type of tea being produced, the leaves may be crushed or chopped to release flavor, and then fermented under controlled conditions of heat and humidity For green tea, the whole leaves are often steamed to retain their green color, and the fermentation process is skipped Producing black teas requires fermentation during which the tea leaves begin to darken After fermentation, black tea is dried in vats to produce its rich brown or black color No one knows when or how tea became popular, but legend has it that tea as a beverage was discovered in 2737 B.C by Emperor Shen Nung of China when leaves from a Camellia dropped into his drinking water as it was boiling over a fire As the story goes, Emperor Shen Nung drank the resulting liquid and proclaimed the drink to be most nourishing and refreshing Though this account cannot be documented, it is thought that tea drinking probably originated in China and spread to other parts of Asia, then to Europe, and ultimately to America colonies around 1650 With about half the caffeine content as coffee, tea is often chosen by those who want to reduce, but not necessarily eliminate their caffeine intake Some people find that tea is less acidic than coffee and therefore easier on the stomach Others have become interested in tea drinking since the National Cancer Institute published its findings on the antioxidant properties of tea But whether tea is enjoyed for its perceived health benefits, its flavor, or as a social drink, teacups continue to be filled daily with the world’s most popular beverage 66 Why does the author include statistics on the amount of tea produced, sold, and consumed? A To demonstrate tea’s popularity B To show the expense of processing such a large quantity of tea C To explain why coffee is not the most popular beverage worldwide D To impress the reader with factual sounding information 67 Based on the passage, what is implied about tea harvesting? A The method has remained nearly the same for a long time B It is totally done with the assistance of modern agricultural machinery C It is no longer done in China D The method involves trimming the uppermost branches of the plant 68 What does the word “they” in paragraph of the passage refer to ? A new buds B tropical regions C tea pickers D evergreen plants 69 Which of the following is NOT true about the tea production process? A Black tea goes through two drying phases during production B Black tea develops its dark color during fermentation and final drying C Green tea requires a long fermentation process D Green tea is often steamed to keep its color 70 The word “documented” in paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following word? A kept B proved C stored D ignored 71 According to the passage, what is true about the origin of tea drinking? A It began during the Shen Nung dynasty B It may have begun some time around 1650 C It is unknown when tea first became popular D It was originally produced from Camillia plants in Europe 72 The word “eliminate” in paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following word? A increase B reduce C decrease D remove 73 According to the passage, which may be the reason why someone would choose to drink tea instead of coffee? A Because it’s easier to digest than coffee B Because it has a higher nutritional content than coffee C Because it helps prevent cancer D Because it has more caffeine than coffee 74 Where in the passage does the author mention research conducted on the beneficial effects of tea drinking? A In paragraph B In paragraph C In paragraph D In paragraph 75 What best describes the topic of this passage? A The two most popular types of tea B How tea is produced and brewed C The benefits of tea consumption worldwide D Tea consumption and production Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each) Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap When did it all start? Back in my grandparents’ days, it was assumed that the key factor in marketing a product was (76) ………………………… quality; everything was made to be durable And just (77) all other consumers at that time, my grandparents valued this and, believe it or (78) , they still own the same kitchen appliances they bought nearly forty years ago But fast forward forty years, (79) ………………………… have changed and marketing has almost (80) to with the product It is the customer (81) ………………………… has become the driving force (82) ………………………… all business strategies Technological developments and economic growth have played a vital role in transforming all aspects of (83) lives including industries The irony of it (84) ………………………… is that the goal of manufacturers is not to make something that lasts for years to come and this is (85) business is today SECTION IV WRITITNG (4 points) Part 1: Questions 86 – 95 (1 point- 0.2/ each) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 86 Their teacher is making them study hard They 87 He forgot about the dictionary until he got home Not until 88 Her ability to run a company really impresses me What 89 This is the best essay I have ever written Never 90 That car's so expensive, I don’t think I can buy it It's such 91 “If I were you, I would try my best to learn English well” John said to Jane John advised 92 He said to me, “Did you send her my book yesterday?” He asked 93 Be sure to say goodbye to your grandparents before you leave Be sure not 94 I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money No matter 95 Even though his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the burn In spite of Part 2: Questions 96 – 105 (1 point - 0.2/ each) 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 96 Paul wasn't able to leave the house all day because of the terrible weather (impossible) The terrible weather Paul to leave the house all day 97 I managed to finish the preparations in time (succeeded) I .the preparations in time 98 Javier and I are completely different (common) I Javier 99 Anne told me that she doesn't intend to stop working (intention) Anne told me that she .up her job 100 The school's management are investigating allegations of teacher brutality (into) Allegations of teacher brutality .the school's management 101 I couldn’t think of a way of solving the problem (how) I couldn’t work the problem 102 The authorities have improved the public transport system recently (improvements) The authorities the public transport system recently 103 We need to decide how we’re going to go to the theatre (decision) We need to .to get to the theatre 104 People think that bilingual children were disadvantaged in the past (thought) Bilingual children in the past 105 I thought you wanted me to invite him (impression) I was you wanted me to invite him Page SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 42 KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC ………………………… Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part 1: Questions from to (1.2 points -0.2/ each) You will hear part of a radio interview, with a man called Paul, who is talking about some of the jobs he did, when he left school What was Paul's first job when he left school? A shop assistant B waiter C vet Paul thought his first job A didn't offer enough work B wasn't very interesting C didn’t pay enough money Paul's relative A gave him a job B knew he was unemployed C offered to help him Paul thought _ A he didn't have enough experience to work at the animal rescue centre B the job at the animal rescue centre was perfect for him C the animal rescue centre didn't pay him enough The job meant Paul had to A get up early B take som e exams C go and live in a different place Part 2: Questions from to 15 (1.8 points - 0.2/ each) TOTAL HEALTH CLINIC PATIENT DETAILS Personal In formation Name: * Contact phone: * Date of birth: * Occupation works as a: * Insurance company: Details of the problem * Type of problem: * When it began: * Action already taken: Other information * Sports played: Julie Anne Garcia (6) 2194429785 (7) 10th October 1992 (8) manager (9) Cawley life insurance pain in her left (10) knee (11) weeks ago has taken pain killers and applied ice belongs to a (12) tennis club goes (13) running regularly * Medical history: injured her (14) shoulder last year no allergies no regular medication apart from (15) vitamins SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35 (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences 16 Her to medicine was so great that she had little time for anything else A importance B dedication C emphasis D reputation 17 If necessary, part of the responsibility is by the internal security troops A taken on B taken over C taken in D taken up Page 18 I couldn't quite what they were doing because they were so far away Page A bear out B make out C think out D try out 19 The bank is reported in the local newspaper in broad daylight yesterday A to be robbed B robbed C to have been robbed D having been robbed 20 pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them A Although B However C Because D On account of 21 Mr Henry was given a medal in of his service to his country A gratitude B knowledge C recognition D response 22 We are going to have a trip to Hanoi Capital We need to _ arrangements for the trip carefully A B make C get D pay 23 that we had to ask a police officer for directions A So confusing was the map B was so confusing the map C The map was such confusing D Such confusing was the map 24 By the end of this year, Chen _ English for three years, but he will still need more training and experience before he masters the language A will have been studying B has been studying C has studied D will be studying 25 It is necessary that a life-guard the swimming pool while the children are taking their swimming lessons A monitored B monitors C monitor D monitoring 26 George wouldn't have met Mary_ to his brother’s graduation party A hadn't he gone B had he not gone C if he has not gone D if he should not have gone 27 In spite of our big effort, we have not managed to enough money for the renovation of the school buildings A raise B take C rear D score 28 She’s just bought three new dresses, _ her if she gains weight A none of them will fit B that won’t fit C which none of them fit D none of which will fit 29 Thomas received a warning for speeding He so fast A shouldn’t have driven C should have driven B would have driven D might have driven 30 learning a foreign language, John is smarter than Tim although they are twins A On account of B Instead of C In terms of D In place of 31 When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _ paintings were destroyed, including two by Picasso A worthless B priceless C valueless D worthy 32 I don’t remember _ of your decision to change our vacation plan A to tell B being told C telling D to be told 33 Not having written about the required topic, _ a low mark A my presentation was given B the teacher gives me C the teacher gave me D I was given 34 I’d rather you at my party last night A be B were C had been D have been 35 I know it’s not a huge corporation to work for - but it’s better to be A other fish to try B a big fish in a small pond C a fish out of water D plenty more fish in the sea Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence 36 Most people who work feel that they are underpaid (pay) 37 I misjudged how wide the stream was and fell in (judge) 38 It was inhospitable of you not to offer her a drink (hospitable) 39 He was informed of the consequences in advance (information) 40 He didn’t feel happy because he worked unsuccessfully (success) 41 Many people expressed disagreements with the whole idea (disagree) 42 English is a comparatively easy language for Swedes to learn (compare) 43 People can become infected after eating raw or undercooked meat (cook) 44 The factory’s output has increased considerably in the past few years (put) 45 I think it is very unreasonable of him to expect us to work overtime every night this week (reason) Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error Find the errors and correct them 46 Mary bought her mother a twenty-inches television last week twenty-inch 47 He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart how to 48 Please remain in your assign seats until the instructor dismisses the class assigned 49 If one does not have respect for himself, you cannot expect others to respect him one / he 50 Japanese initially used jeweled objects to decorate swords and ceremonial items The Japanese Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition 51 John and Mary used to fall out a lot and they eventually split up fall out - rơi ra, cãi nhau) 52 He presented the award to me on behalf of the community club 53 Can you give us some information on/about bus tours, please? 54 For security reasons, you have to check in two hours before your flight 55 She nearly freaked out when she saw the colour of her hair It was a disaster! SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Mystery of Moriarty We are inviting you to join us for a walk through the streets of London in order to solve a trail of clues left by Professor Moriarty You will be acting as Sherlock Holmes, the (56) private detective created by Arthur Canon Doyle Accompanied by Dr Watson you will (57) Victorian London in our especially designed venue for this bespoke game You will be (58) the design and all the detail that has (59) _ _ the construction of the place Holme’s (60) _with Moriarty is legendary, so we have attempted to give you a taste of that Don’t expect a (61) progression to the game that you can (62) _easily The same as the great character, Holmes, it will be (63) , but fascinating This experience will require a (64) of imagination, a group of friends and a fully charged mobile phone You will be (65) a uniquely designed experience, that’s a promise! 56 A delusional B artificial C fictional D imagined 57 A get into B step into C forge into D turn into 58 A intrigued by B encouraged with C informed by D creative with 59 A taken up B made out C gone into D flooded in 60 A interaction B association C mannerism D semblance 61 A reasoning B comprehensive C persistent D logical 62 A get away B buy into C bring in D follow along 63 A defining B unpredictable C identical D unforeseeable 64 A leap B fringe C faint D strain 65 A immersed in B down to C flooded with D fitted in Part Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Ranked as the number one beverage consumed worldwide, tea takes the lead over coffee in both popularity and production with more than million metric tons of tea produced annually Although much of this tea is consumed in Asian, European, and African countries, the United States drinks its fair share According to estimates by the Tea Council of the United States, tea is enjoyed by no less than half of the U.S population on any given day Black tea or green tea – iced, spiced, or instant – tea drinking has spurred a billion-dollar business with major tea producers in Africa and South America and throughout Asia Tea is made from the leaves of an evergreen plant, Camellia sinensis, which grows tall and lush in tropical regions On tea plantation, the plant is kept trimmed to approximately four feet high and as new buds called flush: mầm appear, they are plucked: vặt, hái off by hand Even in today’s world of modern agricultural machinery, hand harvesting continues to be the preferred method Ideally, only the top two leaves and a bud should be picked This new growth produces the highest quality tea After being harvested, tea leaves are laid out on long drying racks, called withering racks, for 18 to 20 hours During this process, the tea softens and becomes limp Next, depending on the type of tea being produced, the leaves may be crushed or chopped to release flavor, and then fermented under controlled conditions of heat and humidity For green tea, the whole leaves are often steamed to retain their green color, and the fermentation process is skipped Producing black teas requires fermentation during which the tea leaves begin to darken After fermentation, black tea is dried in vats to produce its rich brown or black color No one knows when or how tea became popular, but legend has it that tea as a beverage was discovered in 2737 B.C by Emperor Shen Nung of China when leaves from a Camellia dropped into his drinking water as it was boiling over a fire As the story goes, Emperor Shen Nung drank the resulting liquid and proclaimed the drink to be most nourishing and refreshing Though this account cannot be documented, it is thought that tea drinking probably originated in China and spread to other parts of Asia, then to Europe, and ultimately to America colonies around 1650 With about half the caffeine content as coffee, tea is often chosen by those who want to reduce, but not necessarily eliminate their caffeine intake Some people find that tea is less acidic than coffee and therefore easier on the stomach Others have become interested in tea drinking since the National Cancer Institute published its findings on the antioxidant properties of tea But whether tea is enjoyed for its perceived health benefits, its flavor, or as a social drink, teacups continue to be filled daily with the world’s most popular beverage 66 Why does the author include statistics on the amount of tea produced, sold, and consumed? A To demonstrate tea’s popularity B To show the expense of processing such a large quantity of tea C To explain why coffee is not the most popular beverage worldwide D To impress the reader with factual sounding information 67 Based on the passage, what is implied about tea harvesting? A The method has remained nearly the same for a long time B It is totally done with the assistance of modern agricultural machinery C It is no longer done in China D The method involves trimming the uppermost branches of the plant 68 What does the word “they” in paragraph of the passage refer to ? A new buds B tropical regions C tea pickers D evergreen plants 69 Which of the following is NOT true about the tea production process? A Black tea goes through two drying phases during production B Black tea develops its dark color during fermentation and final drying C Green tea requires a long fermentation process.(n) lên men D Green tea is often steamed to keep its color 70 The word “documented” in paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following word? A kept B proved C stored D ignored 71 According to the passage, what is true about the origin of tea drinking? A It began during the Shen Nung dynasty B It may have begun some time around 1650 C It is unknown when tea first became popular D It was originally produced from Camillia plants in Europe 72 The word “eliminate” in paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following word? A increase B reduce C decrease D remove 73 According to the passage, which may be the reason why someone would choose to drink tea instead of coffee? A Because it’s easier to digest than coffee B Because it has a higher nutritional content than coffee C Because it helps prevent cancer D Because it has more caffeine than coffee 74 Where in the passage does the author mention research conducted on the beneficial effects of tea drinking? A In paragraph B In paragraph C In paragraph D In paragraph 75 What best describes the topic of this passage? A The two most popular types of tea B How tea is produced and brewed C The benefits of tea consumption worldwide D Tea consumption and production Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each) Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap When did it all start? Back in my grandparents’ days, it was assumed that the key factor in marketing a product was (76) its/the quality; everything was made to be durable And just (77) like all other consumers at that time, my grandparents valued this and, believe it or (78) not, they still own the same kitchen appliances they bought nearly forty years ago But fast forward forty years, (79) things have changed and marketing has almost (80) nothing to with the product It is the customer (81) who has become the driving force (82) behind all business strategies Technological developments and economic growth have played a vital role in transforming all aspects of (83) our lives including industries The irony of it (84) all is that the goal of manufacturers is not to make something that lasts for years to come and this is (85) how business is today SECTION IV WRITITNG (4 points) Part 1: Questions 86 – 95 (1 point- 0.2/ each) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 86 Their teacher is making them study hard They are being made to study hard by their teacher 87 He forgot about the dictionary until he got home Not until he got home did he remember about the dictionary 88 Her ability to run a company really impresses me What I am really impressed by is her ability to run a company What impresses me is her ability to run a company What makes impression on me is her ability to run a company 89 This is the best essay I have ever written Never before have I written such a good essay 90 That car's so expensive, I don’t think I can buy it It's such an expensive car that (I don’t think) I can buy it 91 “If I were you, I would try my best to learn English well” John said to Jane John advised Jane to try her best to learn English well 92 He said to me, “Did you send her my book yesterday?” He asked me if/whether I had sent her his book the day before/ the previous day 93 Be sure to say goodbye to your grandparents before you leave Be sure not to leave without saying goodbye to your grandparents 94 I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get the money 95 Even though his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the burn In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the burn In spite of being broken legs, he managed to get out of the burn In spite of the fact that his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the burn Part 2: Questions 96 – 105 (1 point - 0.2/ each) 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 96 Paul wasn't able to leave the house all day because of the terrible weather (impossible) The terrible weather made it impossible for Paul to leave the house all day S can’t / couldn’t / be not able to sth because of sth sth make it impossible for s.o to sth 97 I managed to finish the preparations in time (succeeded) I succeeded in finishing the preparations in time manage to sth – succeed in doing sth 98 Javier and I are completely different (common) I have nothing in common with Javier be completely different – have / share nothing in common 99 Anne told me that she doesn't intend to stop working (intention) Anne told me that she had no intention of giving up her job not intend to sth – have no intention of doing sth 100 The school's management are investigating allegations of teacher brutality (into) Allegations of teacher brutality are being looked into by the school's management investigate – look into 101 I couldn’t think of a way of solving the problem (how) I couldn’t work out how to solve the problem - think of – work out - how to sth – a way of doing sth 102 The authorities have improved the public transport system recently (improvements) The authorities have made (some) improvements in the public transport system recently improve sth – make (some) improvements in sth 103 We need to decide how we’re going to go to the theatre (decision) We need to make a decision about how to get to the theatre decide sth- make a decision about sth 104 People think that bilingual children were disadvantaged in the past (thought) Bilingual children are thought to have been disadvantaged in the past 105 I thought you wanted me to invite him (impression) I was under the impression you wanted me to invite him think – be under the impression