SECTION A: PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three A sink B single C anger D strange A handsome B handle C handkerchief D grandchildren A comfort B information C import D complain A champagne B machine C parachute D orchestra A lively B since C determine D silly SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences This is Mr White, ………………invention has helped hundreds of deaf people A whose B which C that D whom It was clear that the young couple were ………………….of taking charge of the restaurant A able B reliable C capable D responsible I still can’t believe it My bicycle ………………… last night A was stolen B was stealing C stolen D stole We must …………………… the matter before making a decision A look up B look down on C look into D look for He’d prefer ………………… chicken soup rather than ………………… milk A having / drinking B to have / drink C to have / drinking D having / drink She used to ……………….her living by working as a typist A win B earn C raise D support If I were you, I ………………….him as my nephew A will treat B would treat C am treating D will have treated What is your …………………? I am a Buddhist A confessionB religion C profession D Persuasion I am late because my alarm clock didn’t this morning A come on B ring out C go off D turn on 10 We hope to set …………….a number of fund-raising projects A in B out C off D up 11 Please don’t disturb me ……………………… there is something urgent A if B or C otherwise D unless 12 Can you help me ……………… in this application form? A fill B to fill C filling D A & B 13 You should pay …………………… to what the instructor is saying A attendance B intention C convention D attention 14 I read the contact again and again avoiding making spelling mistakes A with a view to B in view of C by means of D in terms of 15 Can I ask a favor ……………… you, Mark? Could you please move the sofa backwards? A for B of C with D to 16 Too many tests and exams have put high school students ……………………pressure A in B on C under D into SECTION C: READING Cabbage is a very common vegetable native to England and northwestern France but now grown in many parts of Europe, Asia, and the American characteristic of leaves grown very close together, forming a hard, round head The three types are white, savoy, and red While the white and red cabbages have prominent veins in their leaves, the Savoy has wrinkled and blistered leaves Cabbage seeds are quite small Farmers normally sow the seed in rows that are about 36 inches apart After young plants have sprouted, the rows are thinned to allow a space of 18 to 24 inches apart between plants Cabbage is a biennial Farmers normally grow it one year, store it during the winter, and replant it in the spring to produce seed By controlling the temperature to which the plant is subjected in this way, farmers can produce either heads or seeds Where was cabbage original found? A All over the world B In France and England C In Europe, the Americas, and Asia D In Asia What is the main difference given in the passage between the types of cabbage mentioned? A Taste B Method of cultivation C Appearance D Ability to withstand cold Which of the following is not a characteristic of the cabbage? A Loose leaves and soft heads B Biennial growing season C Being grown successfully in many parts of the world D Small seeds SECTION D: WRITING I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one You’re a better cook than me I’m not (cooking) I shouted her because she annoyed me If angry, I wouldn’t have shouted at her ( made) Let’s eat something now, I’m hungry Why to eat now? I’m hungry ( have) We couldn’t swim because the water was so cold The water was go swimming ( us) It’s strange for me to eat at this time of the day I’m at this time of the day (used) I won’t swim in the sea because it is too cold The sea is not …………………………………………………… She couldn’t get to work because of the heavy snow The snow was …………………………………………………… I would prefer you not to smoke in here I’d rather ………………………………………………………………… Although the team played well, they lost Despite……………………………………………… 10 If you don’t learn hard, you will fail the exam Unless ………………………………………………………………… 11 I don’t know your phone number so I can’t phone you If ……………………………………………………………………… II Write an essay about advantages and disadvantages of using mobile phones.(100 – 120 words) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………