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TEST SECTION 1: READING A Do not go away until we have checked your books Part Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D I prefer writing a term paper ……… taking an examination B Check you have all your books before you leave the library A than B to C for D that Staying in a hotel costs ……… renting a room in a dormitory for a week C Do not leave books here for checking without telling us Why has Kim emailed Sally? A twice more than B twice as much as C as much twice as D as much as twice The examiner made us … our identification in order to be admitted to the test center A showing B to show C showed The cook looked ………… at the burned food D show A to give her some details A sad B sadly Most insects are tiny They are C sadness D in sad B to let her know that he’s ill A huge B very small “Would you like a cold drink?” “ ” C intelligent D beautiful A I’d love to That’s very kind C I’d love some It’s delicious C to remind her to something A We leave some toys at the back of this room for children B I’d love one I’m very thirsty D I don’t like biscuits Tim seems to be putting weight A in B on C by B Please don’t leave any toys outside this room when you go D over C Remember to take your children’s toys with you when you leave If ever the child , the mother would run to it A cries B will cry C would cry D cried After the children she began to write A has left B leave C left D had left A To arrive punctually, Ed should use a different route 10 If the coffee is still too ., put some more sugar in it A bitter B hot C sour D sweet B Dennis suggests that it’s quicker to go on the main road 11 The price of petrol has up again A risen B got C gone D stood C If there’s enough time, Lynn would like to see the match 12 I wonder he’d like the steak cooked – rare or well-done? A which B how C where D why 13 Helen asked me the film called “Star War” A have I seen B have you seen C if I had seen D If had I seen 14 There has been a great in his English A increase B improvement C decrease D rise According to Martyna, the city’s disadvantage is A its actual size B its transport system 15 We have to the meeting until next week because no one can come this afternoon A put down B put off C put on D put out C its evening entertainment Questions 6-10: Read the following passage and then circle the best answer Snake Lovers Part 2: Questions 1-5 Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B or C Around the world there are men and women who make their living in unusual ways Most of us would not such jobs for a day, let alone pursue them as a lifelong career However, the lifespan of these people may not be that long They spend their days working with snakes Boonreung Bauchan is listed in the book of Guinness World Records for his feat of spending seven days in a pen filled with snakes This Thai snake charmer performed with his pet snakes to earn money to support his family During his performances, he danced with snakes, held them around his body, and even kissed them One day, a cobra kissed him back He died before he reached the hospital Although he left behind several boxes of pet snakes, no one in his family was bold enough to touch them Instead of carrying on with the snake shows, they decided to donate the snakes to the zoo In Australia, John Cann carries on his family’s tradition of reptile shows His parents started their snake But up Than on Too Which friend Going have Man Is to However who Do Your answer Jane usually works in England, but sometimes she works abroad, too When she isn’t working, she likes (1)…………… to the cinema and eating in nice restaurants Going She isn’t sporty and she doesn’t (2)………… any exercise, but at least she doesn’t Do circus in 1919 Cann's mother was called Cleopatra after the queen of Egypt who was lethally bitten by a snake Both parents survived their profession and retired in good health Their son has made good use of smoke his lifelong experience with snakes He now advises the Australia Museum on reptiles and has written several books on snakes and turtles His goal is not only to entertain, but also to educate his audience on the with most people, but she’s sometimes quite shy, (5)……… For example, she doesn’t Too value of these reptiles and their important role in the environment In India, Romulus Whitaker doesn’t charm snakes or entertain his audience, but he is an active educator and environmentalist He caught his first snake when he was just three Now he is the director of the Madras Crocodile Bank and advises major international organizations on protecting the habitat of reptiles Whitaker may be in need of protection himself He has been bitten three times, but he doesn’t blame the snakes He says he’s more afraid of people than of snakes What is this passage mainly about? A Snake shows B People bought his pet snakes D His family continued giving snake shows Who is Romulus Whitaker? A An entertainer B A snake charmer C A crocodile trainer D An environmentalist What is probably true about Boonreung Bauchan’s family? A They enjoy playing with snakes C They are not wealthy B They are environmentalists D They like cobras 10 What does ‘shows’ mean in paragraph 2? A explains C presents like going to parties She prefers (6)………… meet friends individually or in small To groups Who She likes intelligent, funny men (7)………… make her laugh, and ideally who love Than music Physically, she prefers men with dark hair who are not taller (8)………… her friend And she likes men who are good listeners 10 But Her closest (9)…………… is Laura They often talk about boyfriends and the problems they have She usually doesn’t talk to her family about that kind of thing Her B The dangers of snakes C Snakes in different countries D People working with snakes and other reptiles What happened after Boonreung Bauchan died from a cobra bite? A The cobra was killed C His family gave his snakes away is People say that she (3)………… open and friendly She gets (4)………… well on mum always says that she looks for the wrong boy, (10)……… that’s what mothers always say SECTION 2: WRITING Part Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original sentence The weather is much warmer than it was a few days ago A few days ago the weather was much colder that it is today No one has lived in this house for years This house has been empty for years “Will you marry me?” said Eric to his girl friend Eric asked his girl friend if She would marry him Although he overslept, Mike wasn’t late for work B performances D give evidence of having or being Part 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage Despite the fact that he overslept, Mike wasn’t late for work The postman usually leaves the papers on the doorstep The papers are usually left on the doorstep by the postman TEST SECTION 1: READING Part 1: Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D That baby non-stop for the past hour A cried B was crying  Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B or C What must Phil on his return? C is crying D has been crying C saw D would have seen A phone Gary about the team list for Friday's match I'd have told you if I the book A had seen B should have seen B get Gary to play in the football match on Friday Skiing is a sport goes back 4,000 years A and he B and its C whose history C let Gary know who's playing football on Friday What is Jane doing in this card? D whose Physicsist J Robert Oppenheimer an important role in the birth of atomic age A who played B had C playing D was A thanking Keiko for lunch ‘He didn’t understand it.” “ ” A So did I B I did too C I did either D Neither did I B offering Keiko congratulations Don't forget to the alarm clock for six o'clock tomorrow morning A put B set C wind D ring C giving Keiko some information A Students can buy meal tickets here at a discount “Would you like a cold drink?” “ ” A I’d love to That’s very kind B I’d love one I’m very thirsty C I’d love some It’s delicious D I don’t like biscuits B Students are charged the normal price if they forget their meal tickets Most insects are tiny They are A huge B very small C intelligent D beautiful C Students can buy food up to the amount shown on their meal tickets A Rick would accept £80 for his bike They were too late The plane off ten minutes earlier A took B has taken C had taken D was taking 10 When Paul stopped the car, I opened the door and got behind him A on B down C in D out B Rick's bike only needs a few repairs 11 Can I …… your dictionary, please? I can’t find mine A read B see C borrow D lend C carefully D very carefully C Rick bought his bike two years ago 12 He worked than his brother A more carefully B more careful A Do not use this entrance to return vehicles to the factory 13 She can’t get home she has no money A if B unless C without D until 14 Could I take this to thank you for all you have done for us A possibility B option B Factory vehicles are turning here all the time C advantage D opportunity C being written D rewriting C Do not tum here as this entrance is used all the time 15 The composition needs A rewrite B to write Question 6-10 Read the following passage and then circle the best answer A, B,C, or D PART 2: Questions 1-5  Look at the sign in each question  Someone asks you what it means Jeanne Dixon Jeanne Dixon began making predictions when she was a little girl She had a crystal ball that she used to look into the future She correctly predicted several events, including the death of her grandfather She also learned to use astrology When she was just eight years old, a palm reader told her fortune The palm reader said that Jeanne would become famous for her unique ability to predict the future Dixon made many predictions about the future throughout her life, but the one that brought her the most fame was her prediction of the assassination of President Kennedy In 1952, she had a vision She saw a man with blue eyes living in the White House He was going to die a violent death Eight years later, John Kennedy, a man with blue eyes, became president of the United States On November 22 nd, 1963, Jeanne told her friends, “Something terrible is going to happen today.” Then, they heard an announcement President Kennedy had been shot Another of Dixon’s major predictions was the death of President Kennedy’s brother Robert One day, she was walking through a hotel in Los Angeles Suddenly, she stopped and said, “Robert Kennedy is going to be killed here.” Soon after that, in June 1968, Robert Kennedy was shot in that exact place Dixon accurately predicted the deaths of several other celebrities She also predicted other kinds of events, for example, a big earthquake in Alaska in 1964 She made a number of wrong predictions as well, but people don’t seem to remember as many of these Dixon didn’t keep any fees she earned from making predictions She donated all the money to a charity that supported educational and health projects for children She was a vegetarian and often prepared healthy Meal Make put on Which Vegetarians Stay when keeping because wearing with to Your answer Some people not eat meat (1)………… they believe it is cruel (2)………… animals This may be because their religion forbids it or because they not like to think that an animal had to suffer and die just so they could have a (3)…………… Many people who are (4)…………… for this reason also avoid (5)…………… clothes and shoes that are made of animal fur and leather Some people not eat meat because they believe it is too expensive By not buying meat, these vegetarians have more money left over to buy (6)………… kinds of food Meat is high in protein (7)…………… is an important element of food that people need to stay alive Vegetarians (8)………… sure they get the protein their bodies need by eating other, less expensive types of food like nuts, cheese and milk (9)…………… people decide to stop eating meat, they must find alternative sources for the nutrients they need to (10)…………… healthy After a while, a vegetarian diet becomes a regular part of daily life food for elderly people She also liked to help animals and took care of many lost cats and dogs Jeanne Dixon died in 1997, but she left behind several predictions which could still come true One of them is that intelligent life will be discovered on another planet What is this passage mainly about? A Using astrology C Assassinations of famous people Who predicted Jeanne Dixon’s future? A An astrologer B A famous palm reader D A woman who predicted the future B A palm reader C A crystal ball reader 23 What happened in 1968? A John Kennedy lived in the White House C President Kennedy’s brother was killed 24 What is true about Jeanne Dixon? A She didn’t eat meat C All her predictions were correct 25 What does ‘exact’ mean in paragraph 3? A specific; precise C careful original sentence “Did you leave a tip for the waiter, Dad?” I asked I asked my Dad if he had left a tip for the waiter B There was an earthquake in Alaska D Jeanne Dixon started They are repairing my television now B She didn’t like children I recently went back to the town I was born there This is the most exciting football match I have seen My television is being repaired now I recently went back to the town Where I was born Joan will stay on at school unless she finds a good job Part 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage To Meal Vegetarians wearing other Which Make when SECTION 2: WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the I’ve never seen such an exciting football match before B force to give D demand because 10 Stay D Jeanne’s grandfather D She became rich from making predictions another vegetarian other If Joah doesn’t find a good job, she will stay on at school TEST SECTION 1: READING Part Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D A There will be a class photo if enough people sign here The television, so long been a part of our culture, has an enormous influence A has B it has C which D which has B Your photo will cost less if you pay the office in advance One problem with all languages they are full of irregularities A when B so C is that D in case C The price per photo is reduced if several are order at once He had to borrow a little money from his brother .he could finish his education without working A so B that C so that D in order so The final test will be the midterm A alike B like C same A The company insists office workers carry an identity card D similar Besides being expensive, the food in the cafeteria tastes A badly B too badly C too much bad B Show your identity card when asked to so D bad C Staff identity cards are available at the office My parents thought that education was important so they me study hard A let B forced C encouraged D made Mr Smith was in a road accident A wounded B wrong C injured A Swimming is not permitted where people are driving D damaged B You must not dive into the pool where the water is shallow ………………… your cigarette before you go into class A put out B put down C give up D give away The River Thames from Oxford to London A floats B flows C moves D passes 10 We spent our holiday in a hotel which had a private A beach B coast C seaside D shore Jasmine wants Gareth to A repair the printer for her 11 She told me to go to the bank A not to forget B don’t forget C not forget C The water is not deep enough in this pool for you to dive D should not forget B help her finish an essay 12 Even if the rains now, there won’t be harvest this year A came B come C didn’t come D will come C bring her some proper ink 13 Our teacher is very kind us A to B so D at A To make an appointment, ring once and enter C with 14 If she had put enough coffee in the pot, it so week like this A would taste B wouldn’t taste C would have taste D could have taste 15 A railway bridge over the river A is built B is building C is being built B You should ring twice and enter unless you have an enquiry C Ring once if you have an appointment and twice if you don’t D been built Part 2: Questions 1-5  Look at the sign in each question  Someone asks you what it means  Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B or C Question 6-10 Read the following passage and then circle the best answer A, B,C, or D Wong Tai Sin Temple Wong Tai Sin Temple, with its colorful architecture and peaceful gardens, sits among the high-rise buildings of Hong Kong It is one of the more popular places to visit in the city It is especially known for the fortune-tellers that work there People visit the temple to honor Wong Tai Sin, a shepherd who lived hundreds of years ago According to legend, at the age of fifteen he learned the secret of making a medicine that could cure all illnesses He lived alone for forty years while he worked to perfect this magic medicine Nowadays, visitors to the temple bring flowers and incense as offerings for Wong Tai Sin They pray for good health and for good luck in business Most of all, they pray for guidance for the future This is because Wong Tai Sin was known not only for his ability to cure illnesses, but also for his skill at correctly predicting the future The temple has the largest concentration of fortune-tellers in Asia There can be as many as 150 fortune-tellers working there at any one time The most common fortune-telling method at the temple is the use of fortune sticks, called chim Each chim has a number on it You shake a container of sticks until one falls out Then, you take the stick to a fortuneteller, who will interpret it for you If you want to try something different, there are other fortune-telling methods to choose from For a small fee, a fortune-teller will read your face or palm, consult the ancient book, the I Ching, or use astrology to predict your future Wong Tai Sin Temple is known for its brightly colored buildings decorated with beautiful paintings and intricate carvings It also contains the Good Wish Garden with a stream, waterfall, and ponds If you want to know your future, or just want to enjoy a few moments of the present in a beautiful spot, visit Wong Tai Sin Temple What is this passage mainly about? A An ancient shepherd B Popular places to visit C A tourist site in Hong Kong D Chinese fortune-telling methods According to the passage, what happened when Wong Tai Sin was fifteen? A He started a business B He became a shepherd C He began telling fortunes D He learned about a magic medicine What can you see on each fortune stick? A A name B A picture C A flower D A number What is probably true about Wong Tai Sin Temple? A It’s very modern B It’s rarely crowded C It’s pretty to look at D It’s expensive to enter 10 What does ‘sits’ mean in paragraph 1? A is on a chair B is in a place C models for a painting D is a candidate for Part 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage Your answer The American actor Brad Pitt probably makes a lot of other men envious, not least because he (1)…………… thousands of dollars for a day’s work and is always in celebrity magazines’ lists of ‘the world’s most beautiful people’ He hasn’t always (2)…………… a glamorous life, however Before he got his first break in Hollywood, for example, his jobs in Los Angeles included trying to attract customers (3)………… a restaurant by standing outside wearing a chicken costume Pitt was born in the state of Oklahoma (4)………… 1963, and was interested in films from an early age At high school, in the state of Missouri, his other hobbies included golf, tennis and swimming He began (5)……………… journalism at university, but dropped out when he decided he wanted to try to become a (6)…………… actor (7)…………… some minor roles in various Hollywood films, Pitt became famous in (8)……… mid-1990s by playing a police detective in the crime thriller Seven and a psychiatric patient in the science-fiction film Twelve Monkeys Since then he (9)…………… been in one successful film after another, including Fight Club (one of a number of films in which he plays unconventional, slightly dangerous characters), Ocean’s Eleven (about a gang of thieves (10)……………… plan to steal money from Las Vegas casinos), and Troy (in which he plays Achilles, a hero from Ancient Greek mythology) After Has At in which had professional famous who the learn earns had To in studying professional After The Has 10 who SECTION 2: WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original sentence I have never met anyone more generous than your husband Your husband in the most generous man I have met Unless he keeps in touch immediately, he won’t get any information If he doesn’t keeps in touch immediately he won’t get any information “Don’t leave the house until I get back, William,” his mother said William’s mother told him not to leave the house until She got back They started working on this project last Christmas They haven’t finished it yet They have been working on this project since last Chrismats The thief suddenly realized that the police were watching him To Before studying earns The thief suddenly realized that he was being watched by the police SECTION 1: READING Roberto is suggesting that Part 1: Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D A Sven is unavailable for a meeting next week TEST Someone the chocolates! They’re nearly all gone! A has been eating B has eaten C eats D is eating If the bus soon, I’ll be late for school A comes B doesn’t come C will come D came B he will join Sam in a meeting next Thursday C Sam should invite Sven to their next meeting She was working quietly at her desk when suddenly the door and her daughter rushed in A opened B was opening C opens D has opened A Kaye and Brian found their drive to the hotel stressful She said she’d married a man had been married ten times before A which B what C who D whose B Kaye and Brian's car needs to be repaired before they leave “What your classmates like?” “They’re fantastic!” A B are C would D could Fred has money than I A fewer B little D less C few He hasn’t got birthday cards to choose from A much B many C a lot of C Kaye and Brian will drive straight back after their hotel stay A Staff must tell the office when they arrive B People visiting the school should inform the office D a little C School reports are available in the office My daughter has a lot of pens and pencils She drawing A would like B likes C would like to D liked the traffic was bad, I arrived on time A Although B In spite of C Despite 10 “Don’t you get tired watching TV every night?” A with B by C of Tim's mother wants him to get some D Even A salad D at B bread 11 If you are with something, you are unhappy or bored with it A satisfied B fed up C busy D careful C eggs 12 Jimmy can go this afternoon He has to his homework A anywhere B nowhere C somewhere D everywhere A Snacks are available before the performance 13 Do I need a to get antibiotics from the chemist? A dose B prescription C receipt D recipe149 “Have you learned by heart all those five poems?” - “I have learned ” A none of them B both of them C either of them D neither of them B Help yourself to drinks after the performance C You can have a drink during the break 15 “Let’s go the a new Indian restaurant after school today” - “ ” A We go B We’re going C All right D Goodbye Part 2: Questions 1-5    Look at the sign in each question Someone asks you what it means Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B or C Question 6-10 Read the following passage and then circle the best answer A, B,C, or D Tea Leaves The art of predicting the future with tea leaves has been practiced in both Asia and Europe for centuries It’s not hard to try doing it yourself First, brew yourself a cup of tea You can use any kind of loose tea, but it’s best to drink it from a wide, white cup This makes it easy to see the leaves Relax and enjoy your tea Drink it all, but leave a spoonful at the bottom of the cup Now pick up the cup and move it three times from right to left Turn it upside down over a saucer to let the liquid drain out Turn it right side up again, and now you are ready to read the leaves When you interpret the leaves, pay attention to their position in the cup Leaves near the top represent the near future, while leaves near the bottom represent the distant future Leaves near the cup’s handle represent yourself or your home The images in the leaves aren’t always distinct, but if you look carefully, some pictures will appear Both birds and airplanes mean that you will make a journey Birds also represent good luck A cross or a snake, on the other hand, means that bad luck will come your way A baby means that you will have small worries Ladders and stars mean that you will reach your dream Apples mean the same If you need money, look for a diamond, but be careful of clouds Diamonds mean that you will receive money unexpectedly, but clouds mean that you will have financial problems If you are looking for love, maybe you will see a moon or a cage in the leaves A moon represents romance, and a cage represents marriage Both trees and books are lucky symbols Trees represent good health and long life, and an open book means good news Eyeglasses mean that good and surprising things will happen Everybody likes to relax with a steaming cup of fragrant tea, but it can be more than just a delicious drink After you’ve enjoyed your tea, don’t throw away the leaves until you’ve read your future What is this passage mainly about? A Looking for love B How to have a tea party C Predicting the future in a tea cup D Fortune-telling around the world Which leaves represent your home? A Leaves near the handle of the cup B Leaves near the bottom of the cup C Leaves near the top of the cup D Leaves on the cup’s saucer Which image means that you will reach your dreams? A Diamonds B Airplanes C Apples D Babies What could clouds mean? A Someone in your home has financial worries B You might lose something in the distant future C You will have money problems soon D You will never find love 10 What does ‘appear’ mean in paragraph 3? A seem B come into view C perform D be published Part 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage For Make Front when our brings if which are will bored middle pleasant a Your answer According to geomancers, the way you decorate your house can …………… (1)…………… you happy and healthy or sad and sick (2)………… example, a living room looking out a well-aired space (3)………… health Rounded For ornaments make us easy-going (4)…………… they are in the living room, but brings deficient if they are in the bedroom If there are many square and pointed if ornaments in the living room, we (5)………… feel obstructed Flowing water is sometimes (6)………… to the eyes and ears but will annoyed (7)………… we want to sleep If we want to sleep well, we have to place (8)…………bed in the opposite corner with the door and not under the pleasant window We always have a mirror in the bedroom, but not place it in when (9)…………… of the bed Flowers are good for the living room, but not for bedroom, too There are also many other things we have to care of if we want our to live in a good house (10)……… you believe? Try following what I have Front said and decide yourself 10 …………… SECTION 2: WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original sentence “Do you remember to your homework?” the teacher said to her students The teacher asked her students if they remembered to their homework My grandmother finds it difficult to read without her glasses It ‘s difficult for my grandmother to read without her glasses The film was so boring that we left before the end We were so bored with the film that we left before the end Working outdoors is much nicer than working in an office Working in an office is not as nice as working in an office The last time I saw her was when I was in high school I haven’t seen her since I was in high school TEST PART 2: Questions 1-5  Look at the sign in each question  Someone asks you what it means  Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B or C SECTION 1: READING PART Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D A Lock your cycle near this gate before entering in 1912 that the Titanic sank while crossing the Atlantic A It was B Being C When was D When it was Lightning rarely twice in the same place A is striking B strikes C does it strike D it strikes Before becoming President in 1928, Herbert Hoover as Secretary of Commerce A has served B was served C had served D serving " She is very mean." - " Yes, she is not very ." A generous B modern C healthy D wonderful You ride a bicycle on a motorway in Britain A must B didn't have to C can't D should She when she heard that her horse was dead A broke down B broke into C broke out D broke up I didn’t hear …………… when he gave us the assignment A what the professor says B what the professor said C that the professor said D which the professor says My parents tomorrow and they will stay for two weeks A going to come B come C are coming D have come My father came home A very tiringly B very tiring C very tiredly D very tired 10 Please, wait for a moment I haven’t finished this letter A to write B writing C write D wrote 11 When he heard the doorbell ring, he ran downstairs, two steps A at a time B at times C in time D on time 12 The train to Ho Chi Minh City is at A second platform B the platform two C two platform D platform two 13 “Let’s play tennis this afternoon” “ ” A It’s too hot to play B No, thanks C Yes, please D Yes, I can 14 The hotel in we stayed wasn’t very clean A which B that C where D what 15 I sometimes get bored my life A with B of C from D at B Cyclists should use a different entrance when this one is locked C If the side gate is locked, go through the cycle entrance A We will keep any picture for you if you I give us £25 B Some of the pictures in the gallery are reserved C It costs £25 to show your picture in the gallery A Ellen and Annette are spending the day together sightseeing B Annette is writing this card while Ellen attends an interview C Ellen is staying overnight in Manchester, but Annette isn't A Bookings now include an extra five minutes for equipment to be put away B You have five minutes after bookings have finished to return any sports equipment used C The hall must be cleared of equipment in the five minutes before bookings end John wants Helga to A find a boat for hire on the river B all the cooking on the holiday C help those on board to communicate The Never Best PART 2: Question 6-10 Read the following passage and then circle the best answer A, B,C, or D Pompeii The ancient Roman town of Pompeii sat at the foot of the giant volcano Vesuvius in southern Italy The town and the volcano had lived peacefully side by side for years Pompeii’s citizens lived a good life Their town was a wealthy port and a popular resort Many rich Romans had their vacation homes there The theaters, shops, and temples were filled with activity All this ended on August 24th in the year 79 A.D At about noon on August 24th , a great cloud of ash and rocks spewed out of the top of Vesuvius, ascending 20 kilometers into the air The ash and rocks began to rain down on the citizens of Pompeii and other nearby towns Soon, the roofs of Pompeii were covered with a layer of volcanic material that was about three meters thick Buildings started collapsing under the heavy weight By this time, people had already started escaping from the town Taking what possessions they could and calling fearfully to their loved ones to join them, they escaped to the countryside, as far from the town as they could go By evening, most of the residents had left Pompeii But Vesuvius hadn’t finished yet All night long, it continued to spew rock and ash high into the air The next morning, steaming lava poured out of the volcano and rolled down its sides toward Pompeii The lava buried the town in a layer so deep that only the tops of the very tallest buildings could be seen Later, some people returned to the town to try to dig their possessions out of the hardened lava, but of course no one could live there any more The buried town lay abandoned for hundreds of years In 1748, the long-forgotten town was rediscovered Since then, a number of excavations have been made uncovering a great deal of information about ancient Roman life Architecture, art, and other examples of Roman culture were all perfectly preserved by the lava Excavators have also uncovered the bodies of about 2,000 Pompeii citizens who, unable to escape the rushing wave of lava, became frozen in it forever What is this passage mainly about? A The ancient Roman Empire B The last days of Pompeii C The volcanoes of Rome D The excavation of an ancient town At about what time of day did Vesuvius begin to erupt? A Early in the morning B 12:00 noon C Late in the afternoon D At night What happened in 1748? A Pompeii was rediscovered B Vesuvius erupted again C A museum of Roman art was opened D Pompeii’s citizens returned to their homes What is true about Pompeii? A Most of the citizens were poor B It was a boring place C Very few people lived there D It was on the coast 10 What does ‘sat’ mean in paragraph 1? A was on a chair B was in a place C modeled for a painting D was a candidate for PART 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage to visit which up because difficult most for very what an To me, English is very interesting It is not (1)………… to learn English well However, it is important to know the (2)…………… effective way of learning I rarely look (3)………… new vocabularies but often learn them through reading At first, I felt it difficult (4)…………… I did not know many vocabularies However, I try to guess the meaning through (5)…………… information in newspapers and magazines Only when I can’t guess, will I look them up in the dictionary I (6)………… use EnglishVietnamese dictionary My mother bought me an English-English dictionary It helps me (7)………… So, I can (8)…………… those new vocabularies correctly and naturally I often write diary and compose short stories to improve my writing skill I may imagine the content or revise (9)…………… I have read from the newspapers and magazines I also listen to English music and news on radio and TV It is (10)…………… interesting way of practicing listening My father bought me an ipod, so that I can record the news and listen again When I listen, I repeat and mimic the accent Then, I record my voice and listen again to correct the mistakes myself It is very useful Therefore, when I go to English clubs or talk to foreigners, I am praised a lot much although use Your answer difficult most up because The Never much use what 10 an TEST SECTION 1: READING PART Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D  Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B, C or D A Do not park in front of this hotel B A new hotel car park will open shortly ……… the lights went out, I was having a maths test A During B When C While D As soon as Ruth can’t go to Mike’s wedding because she’ll be away …… business C It’s better to park behind the hotel D The hotel has another parking area A for B on C at D with A large number of seabirds are now at ……… as a result of an oil tanker disaster A danger B threat C difficulty I don’t think Jim will ever ……… in finding peace in mind D risk A manage B arrive C succeed Today’s typewriter keyboard is ……… Shole’s 1867 keyboard D achieve A as same as B the same as C the same than The Icelandic language ……… very little over the past 800 years D a same one as A All City Bus journeys cost exactly the same B You need to have the correct money when you board the bus C You need to keep your ticket ready for checking D Tickets must be bought before boarding the bus A is changed B has changed C changes are D bring their Nuclear engines operate without air and consume ……… fuel than others engines A Don’t keep this food longer than a week B Don’t put this food in the fridge A much less B most C much D most of the Paul Samuelson was the first American to win the Nobel Prize in …… A economy B economical Would you mind please ? C economic C This food will last longer in the freezer D This food will last over a week if frozen D economics 14 A Each dish on the menu costs more than £3 at lunchtime A to answer the telephone B answering the telephone C answer the telephone D to the telephone answering 10 The brakes need A adjusted B to adjustment C to adjust 11 The bus only stops here to passengers A get off B pick up C take up B A charge of £3 is added to each bill at lunchtime C Each customer will have to pay at least £3 at lunchtime D adjusting D You can buy a meal for only £3 at lunchtime D get on 15 A The pool will close for improvements 12 Last Sunday was that we took a drive in the country A so beautiful day B such a beautiful day B Do not use the old changing rooms C The pool is not open at the moment C such a beautiful weather D so a beautiful day 13 Because the first pair of trousers did not fit properly he asked for D Read the notice about changes in opening times A another trousers B the other one C others trousers D another pair 14 He kept his job the manager had threatened to sack him A despite B unless C even 15 She said that she could not a new dress on her small salary A spend B save C afford D although D spare PART 2: Questions 1-5  Look at the sign in each question  Someone asks you what it means Question 6-10 Read the following passage and then circle the best answer A, B,C, or D The Great Molasses Flood Molasses, a sweet syrup made from sugarcane, is used in baking There’s an old saying “as slow as molasses in January” because cold molasses becomes very thick and doesn’t pour easily This was proven to be an inaccurate description in January of 1919, when a giant wave of molasses rushed through the streets of Boston at a speed of almost 60 kilometers an hour It caused a disaster that could have been avoided It was brought about by the stupidity of one man A Boston company built a huge molasses storage tank The tank was over meters tall and 30 meters wide When it was finished, no one tested the tank to see if it leaked Millions of liters of the sticky, sweet liquid were added to the tank It did leak Rather than fix the leaks, the man in charge painted the tank brown, the color of molasses, so the leaks were not so evident Just after noon on January 15th, people in the area heard a loud cracking noise followed by a muffled roar The leaking storage tank had exploded, sending a ten-meter-high wave of molasses flowing through the nearby streets It wrecked everything in its path -people’s homes, warehouses, even part of the local train line It tossed wagons, horses, and furniture into the air Several people and animals were drowned by the swiftly moving wave of syrup All in all, 21 people, 12 horses, and one cat were killed, and 150 people were injured The molasses was almost a meter deep in the streets around the storage tank Rescue work was nearly impossible because rescuers couldn’t walk through the sticky stuff It sucked the shoes right off their feet Molasses filled the cellars of neighborhood houses, and it took months to pump it out The streets and buildings had to be washed with salt water because fresh water couldn’t remove the stuff As a result of the flood and ensuing clean up, Boston Harbor was dark brown for six months To this day, some people claim that on a hot day they can still smell molasses in the neighborhood What is this passage mainly about? A A disaster in Boston B Clean up of Boston Harbor C Different ways to use molasses D The history of a molasses company Why did the man paint the storage tank brown? A Brown was his favorite color B He had many extra liters of brown paint C He didn’t want to fix the leaks in the tank D A paint company gave him free brown paint How fast did the wave of molasses move? A Ten meters an hour B Sixteen meters an hour C Sixteen kilometers an hour D Sixty kilometers an hour What was the “muffled roar”? A The angry shouts of neighborhood residents B The noise of a train stuck in the molasses C The screams of frightened people D The sound of rushing molasses 10 What does ‘stuff’ mean in paragraph 4? A possessions B fill C thing D push PART 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage On moments live So allowing During letting probably As another unnecessary living other important over Your answer In cities in the United States, there are clocks in most stores, factories, and (1)………….buildings Radio announcers give the correct time (2)……… the day People here think that it is (3)……… to know the time Most Americans have watches They want to certain things at certain times They don’t want to be late Time is not (4)……… important to people everywhere Suppose you visit a country in South America You would find that people (5)…… there not like to rush If you had an appointment with some friends, they would (6)…… be late They would not want to arrive (7)………….time In South America, even the radio programs may not begin right on time Nor the radio people think it important to announce the exact time In South America, many people think of a clock (8)…… a machine They feel that people who everything on time are (9)……… clocks run their lives They don’t want a clock or any machine to have that much power (10)……….their lives other During important So living probably on as letting 10 over SECTION WRITING PART Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original sentence They have been living here for six years now They moved here six years ago “Who has been sitting in my chair?” said the chairman The chairman wondered who had been sitting in his chair If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house If I was you I would forget about buying a new house The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it The furniture was too expensive for me to buy 5.I ate dinner I did the washing up When I had eaten dinner I did the washing up PART 2: Questions 1-5  Look at the sign in each question  Someone asks you what it means  Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B, C or D TEST SECTION 1: READING PART I Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur a misunderstanding A The librarian needs to see your books before you go B Make sure you take all your books with you A for B of C because of D because Since they won the lottery, the Powells a life of luxury in Italy A live B had lived He spent dollars on food and drinks C have lived A only a few B only few C very a few The speed of light is the speed of sound C The librarian will show you where to put your books D Return your books before you leave the library D are living D only a little A the fastest B much faster than C as fast D faster impressive chapter in the book was the chapter on Stuart’s scientific theories A You need a special ticket to travel on a Friday B Supersaver tickets cannot be bought before the weekend A It was the most B The most The dish Is it spicy? C You can save money by travelling on a Friday D Supersaver tickets can be used every day except Fridays C Most D Most of the A smells good B smells well C is smelled good Some people sport to keep fit, not because they like it D is smelled well A B make C train She a living working as a magician at children parties D practice A Drinks cannot be ordered at the bar A earns B gains C has I want to have my suit cleaned I to a wedding on Saturday D wins B This machine is not working at the moment C There is a drinks machine in the bar A will B have been C am 10 The noise got as the car disappeared into the distance D am going D Use this machine when the bar is closed A This door must always be kept locked A smaller B fainter C weaker D slighter 11 They decided the house although it was not in very good condition A buying B to buy 12 It all depends on you want to consult C bought D not to buy A who B for whom 13 Let’s go dancing, ? C with whom D of whom B Lock the room when it is not being used C This room cannot be used at present D Keep the key to this door in the room A shall we B will we C we 14 Because the first pair of trousers did not fit properly he asked for A Do not park in front of this entrance D let’s not B Only use this entrance in an emergency C Permission is needed to park here A another trousers B the other one C others trousers D another pair 15 He kept his job the manager had threatened to sack him A despite B unless C even D although Question 6-10 Read the following passage and then circle the best answer A, B,C, or D Chinese White Dolphins When one thinks of the colorful creatures of the sea, dolphins are not usually the first to come to mind Though they are born dark gray like other dolphins, Chinese white dolphins become pink by the time they reach maturity There are a number of theories about why they change color over time Some biologists believe it is because the dolphins eat shellfish Others say it is their blood showing through their skin, similar to humans when we blush Their rarity has led Chinese white dolphins to become both a tourist attraction and an endangered species Despite the damage that has been done to the western waters of Hong Kong, they are still the preferred habitat of the Chinese white dolphin The construction of Hong Kong’s Chep Lap Kok Airport in the late 1990s caused a great deal of stress for the local dolphins Their population dropped from a mere 400 or so to less than 100 While the airport was under construction, boat traffic increased, the water became polluted, and the noise disrupted the dolphins’ ability to navigate and communicate Most of the baby dolphins that were born during the construction of this airport did not survive Since so few of these dolphins reach the age of reproduction, the species is in danger of extinction People come from near and far to watch the playful behavior of these rare dolphins, which perform like acrobats in their natural environment In a move known as breeching, a dolphin jumps right out of the water, flopping back in with a gigantic splash Though they appear to be playing, dolphins may breech in order to scare off predators, or simply to scratch an itch Tourists also love to spot Chinese white dolphins that are spy hopping With this trick, dolphins come halfway out of the water in order to snoop around The curiosity of humans and dolphins combined, however, creates various dangers for these rare animals Humans in their boats get too close to the dolphins Many dolphins are injured or killed by fishing gear and boat engines What is this passage mainly about? A Dolphin tricks B Colors of dolphins C Dangers for dolphins D A rare and interesting dolphin Why are Chinese white dolphins pink? A They eat shellfish B They blush C Their blood is very bright D Nobody knows for sure What was a result of construction in the waters near Hong Kong? A The dolphins had difficulty communicating B The dolphins disrupted work on the airport C The dolphins found another place to live D The dolphins stopped having babies Why might dolphins sometimes get close to tourists? A The dolphins are hungry B The dolphins are curious C The dolphins want to be scratched D The dolphins like the sound of boat engines 10 What does dropped mean paragraph 2? A left out B got smaller C collapsed form being exhausted D let fall from the hand Part 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage D Always keep this door open Almost supplies Who Whose Land Owning enjoy government Most with wealthy into own agree each Your answer Farmland is very important to every country in the world Farmland (1)……………the food needed by people everywhere (2)……… owns this land? Farmland may be owned by the farmers who work the land It may be owned by people who have others farm it In some places, a (3)………owns the farmland In England, many farmers rent their land Some families have farmed a piece of land for generations without (4)……… it In Chile, most farmland was once owned by a few (5)……… landowners Workers farmed the land for them But during the 1940s, many landowners divided their land (6)………… small farms and sold it Today, there are fewer large farms but many smaller ones In China, large groups of farmers own most of the (7)…… together The families in each group (8)……… to raise certain crops and livestock (9)………… family also owns a small plot for its own use In the United States, most farmland is owned by the families who farm the land A few farmers rent their land from others In the 1990s, (10)………90 percent of American farmers owned all or part of the land they farmed supplies Who government Owning wealthy into Land agree each 10 Almost SECTION 3: WRITING PART Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original sentence “Can you come to her party tomorrow?” asked Pete Pete asked me if I could go to her party the next day They’ve changed the deadline of the assignment The deadline of the assignment has been changed She has to take some medicine or she won’t get better If she doesn’t take any medicine she won’t get better The machine cost over a million pounds I have to use it in my job The machine which I have to use in my job cost over a million pounds I last borrowed you some money two weeks ago I have n’t borrowed from you any money TEST B The nurse will tell you when it is your turn SECTION 1: READING I Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D The train will leave the station ten minutes A until B for C during D in He newspapers for ten years A is selling B sells C has been selling D has been sold This dinner looks to me A well B badly C good D nicely “ .?” “She is tall and smart.” A How is she like B What is she like C What is she D Who is she The news was to them that they were all dead silent A so shock B such shock C such a shock D too shocked We were prevented going fishing by the bad weather A in B on C from D at After I at the bus terminus, I found a crowd of schoolboys A have arrived B arrived C had arrived D had been arriving The motor car has had an enormous effect in North America A in daily life B in daily lives C on daily life D to daily life “ Bill hasn’t arrived yet” - “I wonder ” A when he will come B when he is come C when to come D when he will come 10 If I the day off tomorrow, I would go to the beach A have B will have C had D can have 11 How long your car before you decided to sell it? A have you had B have you C you’ve had 12 going to the party A Everybody are B Every people is C Every people are 13 We traveled to the capital city with only luggage A a few B a lot of C any 14 Our children to the water park every Sunday A enjoy to take B enjoy to be taken C enjoy being taken 15 Air pollution is a of ill-health in human beings A damage B make C reason A If you spend more than £10, you must pay by credit card B We prefer cash for large sales C If you spend less than £10, you cannot pay by credit card D We make a charge if you pay by credit card A Damaged fruit must be paid for B Choose your fruit and then pay for it C Do not touch the fruit before paying for it D Self-service fruit is cheaper A The travel agency has moved its entrance B The entrance to the bank is through the library C The library is now a travel agency D The travel agency is no longer open A Do not forget to put your luggage outside your room B Bags left in the corridor will be removed C Bags will be collected from the corridor D Keep the corridor clear of luggage D had you had D Everyone is D a little D enjoy taken Question 6-10 Read the following passage and then circle the best answer A, B,C, or D D cause PART 2: Questions 1-5  Look at the sign in each question  Someone asks you what it means  Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B, C or D  C The nurse can only see patients with appointments D Go upstairs to make an appointment with the nurse The Dating Supermarket Although Paris is often considered the city of romance, close to a million adults who call it home are single Many single people say that France's capital is one of the most difficult places to meet people The complaints of this lonely group have inspired a new phenomenon known as "supermarket dating" At Galerie Lafayette Gourmet, singles can shop for more than just the items on their grocery list They can A Wait upstairs to see the nurse look for someone who has blue eyes, brown hair, and is 1.8 meters tall, or whatever may be on their romantic shopping list At this Paris location, single people of all ages can schedule their shopping for Thursday nights between 6:30 an 9:30 P.M When they walk through the door, they pick up a purple basket to advertise that they are PART 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage Lose Other Using If by also accounts can because of make buyers companies from in that looking for love They try to arrive early because the baskets disappear quickly, and then they have to wait in line for their turn to wander the store aisles With purple baskets in hand, shoppers can consider their romantic options while they pick out their groceries When they are ready to pay, they can go to the checkout line that is especially for singles who want to chat Most of the people who look for love in the supermarket are skeptical of Internet dating They know that it is too easy to embellish one's appearance or to lie about one's age over the Internet The supermarket, on the other hand, is considered a safe and casual environment in which to meet a potential match In addition, what one finds in another's grocery basket can say a thing or two about that person's character or intentions Buying pet food can be a man's way of showing a potential match that he has a sensitive side Women who fill their baskets with low – fat food show their healthy style of living These days it's possible to find much more than food at a grocery store What is this passage mainly about? A Grocery shopping C A place to meet potential dates What is Galerie Lafayette Gourmet? A A Singles club B The best stores in Paris D The disadvantages to Internet dating B A beauty salon C A grocery store D A dating service What shoppers at Galerie Lafayette Gourmet use purple baskets to do? A To show that they want a date C To look fashionable B To hold a lot of groceries D To get a discount According to the passage, why people look for love in the supermarket? A Because all the shoppers are good - looking B Because dating services are too expensive C Because it's safer than Internet dating D Because it's very convenient 10 What does ‘turn’ mean in paragraph 2? A bend C opportunity to something Your answer Go to a city anywhere in Canada In it you will find people who own businesses, people who work in businesses, and people who buy products and services (1)…………….businesses One thing keeps the products and services flowing from producers to (2)……… : money Workers use the money they earn to buy things they need and want Companies use that money to make more things (3)…… people need and want People who start companies also have to convince (4)… people to invest in them To get people to invest, companies offer them a chance to (5)……….money They can this (6)……… a number of ways Some companies sell stock The people who buy stock own a piece of the company (7)……… the company makes a profit, so will the stockholders If the company does not well, stock-holders may lose their money Businesses (8)……….also sell bonds People who buy bonds lend their money to the company To make it worthwhile for lenders, companies pay interest on the money Businesses also get loans from banks They pay interest to the bank The bank uses the money in people’s bank (9)……… to make loans It pays them interest in exchange for (10)……… their money She told her husband not to forget to feed the cat everyday D short walk buyers that other make by if can accounts 10 using SECTION 3: WRITING PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original sentence “Don’t forget to feed the cat everyday” she said to her husband Because the traffic was heavy, I came to the meeting fifteen minutes late B change from Because of heavy traffic, I came to the meeting fifteen minutes late He ran so fast that I couldn’t catch up with him He ran too fast for me to catch up with him An American chemist invented Nylon in the early 1930s Nylon was invented by an American chemist in the early 1930s I did my homework I asked my father to check it for me After doing my homework, I asked my father to check it for me TEST SECTION 1: READING A We charge to repair computers not bought here B We will not mend computers bought from other shops C Bring your computer here for repairs PART I Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D D Computers bought here never need repairing She told me I would have an accident if I more care A ‘m not taking B haven’t taken C won’t take D didn’t take When she reached the cinema, she a ticket A buying B is buying C bought D will buy C The shop will open at 9:30 today D The shop is run by trained staff For a long time after the accident, he suffered from a constant in his back A pain B ache C hurt D injury You will yourself a lot of time if you take a taxi A spend B make C spare “Can I help you?” - “ ” A I don’t like this, I’m afraid D save A turn B to turn C turning D to turning I have been looking for this book for months, and I have found it C last D in spite of A take B taken 10 Heathrow is … airports in the world D taking A try them on B try them out 12 blind can see nothing C take them back D take them off A The B A 13 The mirror was broken C All D Every A accident B accidentally C accidental D by accident 14 It’s a long walk to your house from here, I’ll give you a/an …in my car if you like C stair case A doesn’t he B does he C is he PART 2: Questions 1-5  Look at the sign in each question  Someone asks you what it means  Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B, C or D D ladder D isn’t he David Beckham has always had a passion for soccer (or football, as it is known in his country, England) As a boy, he dreamed about playing for Manchester United In 1991, his wish came true when he qualified for United’s junior team Beckham’s team won the Football Association Youth Cup in his first season The next year, when he was only 18 years old, he became a professional player By outshining the other players on his team, Beckham landed the role of team captain Fans and teammates were amazed by how well he took penalty kicks and how far he could kick the ball Scoring a goal from the halfway line proved that he deserved to be the highest-paid soccer player in the world Changing teams from Manchester United to Real Madrid only heightened Beckham’s popularity One of the reasons people love David Beckham is because he is not afraid to show his true self Appearing in public in a sarong or with painted nails does not seem to faze him While many celebrities try to hide from the media, Beckham loves to experiment with fashion in the public eye His hair and fashion styles have set trends all over the world After the 2002 World Cup, there were blond Mohawks throughout Korea When Beckham shaved off half of an eyebrow, many young people did the same thing In Japan, one company made a three-meter-high chocolate statue of Beckham and convinced him to be their spokesperson There are other sides to Beckham’s personality, too Many fans love the fact that he is also a dedicated father: he and his wife, Victoria, have three children What is this passage mainly about? A David Beckham’s family B David Beckham’s fashion styles C Manchester United D A popular soccer player What did Beckham in 1991? A He started playing for Manchester United’s junior team B He became a professional soccer player C He joined the Real Madrid team D He became team captain How has Beckham experimented with fashion? A He painted his nails C He wore a blond Mohawk What is probably true about David Beckham? A He’s very shy C He enjoys attention 10 What does ‘follow’ mean in paragraph 1? A walk behind C be a fan of being that borrowing useful like made A If you find your name on this list, you can go on the trip B This list shows who has been chosen to go on the trip C Check this list for information if you are going on the trip D This list should be signed by people wanting to go on the trip Question 6-10 Read the following passage and then circle the best answer A, B,C, or D David Beckham Soccer fans are crazy about their favorite teams They are even wilder about their favorite players One of the most popular soccer players in the world is David Beckham He is so famous that even people who don’t follow soccer know his name Beckham became a celebrity because he is one of a kind He has talent, passion, and a distinct image that people can’t get enough of Your answer The English language is different from any other language Yet, (1)……… most other languages, ours is always changing We need new words for new (2)……… and new ideas Different words come into (3)………., or older words are used in a new way English can change by (4)……… words from other languages Tomato was borrowed from Mexico and pajamas from India The word coffee came from Turkey, and tea came from China Now new space and science words are (5)……… borrowed from other countries, too New words are also made by adding two words (6)……… Strawberry, popcorn and grandfather are words made up of two parts (7)……… new words are shorter form of older words The word photo was made from photograph by cutting off the end of the longer word Plane was made by cutting (8)……….the front part of airplane Smog was made by using only the first two and last two letters from the words smoke and fog The names of people and products can become new words Our sandwich was named (9)……… a man named Sandwich Scotch Tape, Band-Aid, and Jell-O were names made up by the companies that first (10)……… the products B He never has fun D He’s a follower, not a leader Someone had broken the chair before I came in The chair had been broken before I came in She is preparing breakfast She started doing it when she got up She has been preparing breakfast since she got up Although we played with ten men, we won easily B understand D chase sometimes Off By In spite of the fact that we played with ten men , we won easily “I was late for work this morning” She said to me down produce inventions like inventions Use borrowing being Together sometimes Off After 10 made SECTION 2: WRITING PART I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original sentence Students find it difficult to master Listening Skill It is difficult for student master listening skill B He shaved off half an eyebrow D All of the above PART 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage Together After Use A This car park is for patients only B This car park is for ambulances only C Patients can only use this car park in emergencies D Patients can only park here with permission A one of the busier B one of busiest C one of the busiest D busiest 11 If you put on some clothes in a shop to see if they are the right size, you … A lift B elevator 15 He never goes to the market, ? D in the end A because of B because C instead of My father had the telephone out of his office C to take A There will be two ticket offices after 17 September B The new ticket office is now open C This ticket office will close on 16 September D This ticket office will be closed for one day B Very good C No, thanks I’m just looking D No, you can’t Would you mind the television on? A in time B at the end He passed the exam his laziness A We can train you to work here B We are not open today because of staff training She told me she had been late for work that morning TEST 10 SECTION 1: READING A A return ticket will save you money on this bus B You can only buy single tickets on this bus C You can only buy tickets at the bus station I Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D I leave without waking my wife up A could B succeeded C became D managed The candidates were very busy their compositions A write B having written C written D writing D Return tickets must always be shown A Give your prescription to the receptionist to check B If you need more medicine, see the receptionist The bus conductor told him to get off because he couldn’t pay the A bill B fare C fee D journey We are not used late at night A for studying B to studying C to study C Tell the receptionist when you want to see the doctor D The receptionist will tell you where to buy medicines D being studied “When did you go to work?” - “As soon as they came in, we to work” A went B were going C had gone D go He says he’s been to restaurant in the town A many B every C all D some Price of cigarettes are very these days A big B expensive C increased D high A On Saturdays we now stay open longer than before B We are now open all weekend C On Saturdays we now close for lunch D On Saturdays we are now open in the afternoon instead of the morning A If you are late, you must go back to the entrance B If you are late, you must use a different entrance We stayed at home because Ann wasn’t very keen going out the rain A for/under B about/in C on/in D on/under C Latecomers must sit at the back D Latecomers must wait on the stairs We wanted to give him help, but he turned us down A few B little C a few D a little 10 May I watch the game we are having lunch? A while B during C between D just A We can only give a discount on certain goods B We can sell you a discount card here 11 It a year ago A has happened B happens D was happened C We must see your discount card before we reduce the price on goods D We are selling cards at reduced prices C happened 12 The buses usually stop before midnight A to run B run C runs D running 13 I was surprised the weather; it rained nearly every day A with B at C in D to 14 What beautiful weather! A a B the D - C this Question 6-10 15 ‘ Would you like to go out with me tonight?’ ‘ .’ A It doesn't matter B Sorry, I don't think I can C No, I wouldn't Read the following passage and then circle the best answer A, B,C, or D D Don't mention it Where Did Soccer Originate? There is great debate over when the first soccer game was played Many historians believe that the first games involving kicking a ball were played by Chinese soldiers during the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago A similar game was played in Japan, Greece, and Rome In some cultures, the ball symbolized the sun The purpose of the game was to capture “the sun” and ensure a good growing season PART 2: Questions 1-5  Look at the sign in each question  Someone asks you what it means  Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B, C or D In medieval times, the European version only remotely resembled the game of soccer that exists today It was much more violent in nature, and involved two teams, each one as large as an entire town or community Historical records show that soccer was sometimes even played with a human head Tripping and biting were also allowed Before the 1800s, the game was outlawed throughout much of England The penalty for playing soccer was time in jail In the 1800s, students in England’s colleges and universities became obsessed with the game once again This time, rules were established to keep control over the violence and the size of the teams However, every school had its own rules, which made it hard for them to compete against each other The Football Association was established in 1863 in order to set down rules and govern the matches between the different teams Six years later, the game officially became a “no hands” sport The sport also gained popularity in the British navy Sailors brought their soccer balls on board and played the game in their free time Young people around the world showed up to watch the sailors play and then went home and organized their own teams By the twentieth century, the whole world was playing soccer In 1908, soccer became an Olympic sport This helped make soccer the most popular spectator sport in the world The first World Cup was held in 1930 in South America Every four years, the top professionals compete to bring home the World Cup trophy What is this passage mainly about? A Soccer in the British navy B Ancient soccer games C The history of soccer D The rules of soccer B It was a game for soldiers C It was a very violent game D It was played only in jails Despite the fact that my sister was successful, she felt unhappy Where was the first World Cup held? A Europe B South America C Greece D China Steven is an architect His designs have won many international awards Steven is an architect who designs have won many international awards We found it difficult to say goodbye When was the “no hands” rule established? A By the British universities in 1863 C By the Olympic Committee in 1908 B By the Football Association in 1869 D By the World Cup in 1930 After she had written the letter she went to the post office “You’ve made a terrible mistake, Jane!” said Peter B cover C better than D upper surface PART 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage By Teaching Skills can when like programmer addition It was difficult for us to say goodbye She wrote the letter Then she went to the post office 10 What does ‘top’ mean in paragraph 4? A best getting could because Teaching Skills as when By addition because getting could 10 SECTION 2: WRITING PART Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original sentence Although my sister was successful, she felt unhappy What was soccer like in medieval Europe? A It was very similar to modern soccer Judy Krecek has been (1)……… for twenty-four years She teaches social studies, language arts, computer (2)……… and other disciplines Students in her class read and write, (3)……… all students Like all elementary school students, they also play pranks on their teacher (Ms Krecek’s says they it out of love) Still, in some ways Ms Krecek’s classroom is not like other classrooms (4)……… students not recognize words, they spell them out loud instead of pointing to them Students listen to recorded stories instead of stories read (5)……….their teacher Their tests are recorded, too Students must always sit in the same seats for every class In (6)………, Ms Krecek uses a talking clock calculator She does things this way (7)…… she is blind When M Krecek first got her teaching license, she had trouble (8)……… a job Many people did not think a blind person (9)……….control a class The principal who hired Ms Krecek wasn’t concerned All he wanted to know was if she could teach Ms Krecek is a tough teacher who pushes her students to (10)……… their best To them, she is simply a teacher-not the blind teacher Here’s how Judy Krecek feels about her job “I love teaching because I can touch children’s lives and make a difference ” find make as Your answer Peter told Jane she had made a terrible mistake ... D demand because 10 Stay D Jeanne’s grandfather D She became rich from making predictions another vegetarian other If Joah doesn’t find a good job, she will stay on at school TEST SECTION 1: READING... we have to care of if we want our to live in a good house (10) ……… you believe? Try following what I have Front said and decide yourself 10 …………… SECTION 2: WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following... praised a lot much although use Your answer difficult most up because The Never much use what 10 an TEST SECTION 1: READING PART Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D  Circle