A MULTIPLE CHOICE I PHONOLOGY ( pts ) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced different from that of the others A parachute B championship C champagne D sugar A dangerous B break C plane D says A quick B quay C keep D queue A policeman B spaceman C fireman D gentleman A suitability B supervisor C building D knew Choose the word in each group that has different stress pattern A trigonometry B explanatory C immediately D democracy A legislature B repository C magnificent D mistake A argumentative B psychological C contributory D hypersensitive A photograph B payroll C accent D regretful 10 A majority B ceremony C astronomy D investiture II VOCABULARY (5 pts) Choose the best options to complete the following sentences 11 I…………………… that you won’t be invited that awful woman to the meeting A assume B instruct C construct D rely 12 He has put his car entirely at our…………for the holiday A usage B disposal C pleasure D disposition 13 His bank had never been ……………of his change of address A contacted B notified C acquainted communicated 14 The police were very ………….in their examination of the building A exhausting B intense C thorough D concentrated 15 The roadwork made ……………to the hotel from the main road difficult A entrance B approach C access D ways in 16 After he set fire to the library, the boy was…………….from school A expelled B excluded C exiled D extracted 17 The museum wishes to……………….an assistant curator for its fossil collection A appoint B commission C authorize D assign 18 They can’t ………….on a name for the baby A conclude B decide C consent D assent 19 They could find no………… of the missing car despite an extensive search A clue B remnant C indication D trace 20 I am never free on Tuesday evenings as I have a ………… arrangement to go to the cinema with a friend A long-standing B long-lived C long-range D long-lasting III GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (5 pts) Choose the best options to complete the following sentences 21 The inquiry is by no means……………… A chop and change B cut and dried C head and shoulders D tooth and nail 22 They looked out to the seashore ……………a number of ships A On the horizon he could see B On the horizon could he see C He could see on the horizon D On the horizon could see he 23 Morton says his parents kicked him out, but his brothers say this isn’t…… A that B there C so D it 24 Just as mental illness has less severe “shadow” versions,…………… A a developmental disorder, so does an autism B than does autism, a developmental disorder C so did an autism, a developmental disorder D so does autism, a developmental disorder 25 I’m …….my brother is A nowhere like so ambitious B nothing near as ambitious as C nothing as ambitious than D nowhere near as ambitious as 26 It is essential that Alice ……Tom of the meeting tomorrow A remind B must remind C reminds D will remind 27 ……………, 70 percent alcohol is more effective than 100 percent alcohol A How an antiseptic is used B An antiseptic used C When used as an antiseptic D An antiseptic when used 28 That humans should all have some fat in our diets is…… A a commonly held view B not yet a proven fact C only true for women D proven to be true by experiments on rats 29 ……………do his views reflect those of the company as a whole? A To what extent B In what condition C Under what circumstances D To what end 30 –“ Last I heard, she was working in South Africa” –“……….?” A Why did she B How come C How did she D Why come IV PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (5 pts) Choose the best options to complete the following sentences 31 The Governments of ASEAN have paid special attention ……………… trade A to B on C for D with 32 The goal the ASEAN Vision 2020 aims …………… creating a stable, prosperous and highly competitive ASEAN economic region A for B on C at D up 33 Be careful! The tree is going to fall A Look out B Look up C Look on D Look after 34 Everything ………………… you I cannot make ………………….my mind yet A out off / on B up to / up C away from / for D on for / off 35 Go …………………… this book because it has the information you need A over B by C off D on 36 Arthur assured me that he was going to come but he hasn’t ……………….yet A turned in B turned up C turned round D turned on 37 I think the children …………… the story about seeing ghost A made up B showed round C worn out D catch up 38 Terrorists had threatened to ………………the embassy A blow out B take off C put off D put out 39 That woman tried hard to show off her abilities A postpone B consider C omit D display 40 You’ll find the sports results …………… the back page of the newspaper A in B at C on D from V CLOZE TESTS (10 pts) Read the following passages and choose the best option to fill in the gap Cloze test 1: Nowadays, teenagers have (41) _ more money and expensive possessions than their parents ever did Articles like radios and bicycles, which cost a fortune (42) _ decades ago, are now mass-produced and cheap And items that nobody even dreamed of possessing twenty years ago, such as mobile phones and computers, are now in common places Teenagers are definitely better off financially (43) _, life is not easy for them There is much more to worry about than there was in the past Jobs are not as secure (44) _ they used to be and teenagers can no (45) _ be confident that the world will always be peaceful and free of pollution Teenagers drive their parents crazy (46) _ many ways Some of them spray their hair with amazing color, while others wear clothes that shock their parents They all want (47) _ own stereos, mobile phones and televisions But these young people are not really behaving differently from how their parents behaved when they were young Many of today's parents and grandparents will laugh when they (48) _ crazy fashions they wore Those adults, who are parents now, fought with their own parents about clothes and lifestyles (49) _ teenagers have fought with their parents (50) _ time began and no doubt they will always… 41 A by far B great C much D lot 42 A little B a little C few D a few 43 A Despite B In spite C However D Even though 44 A like B as C but D when 45 A more B farther C sooner D longer 46 A in B on C at D by 47 A an B his C ones D their 48 A remind B think C review D remember 49 A As well B In fact C At last D At once 50 A since B from C when D as Cloze test 2: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will involve you in the fight for survival that (51) many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (52) of extinction As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 color photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals (53) From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (54)……… for land, flesh and skins Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (55)……… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captures, one has to die? This superb (56) ……… has so(57) Britain's leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a(58) awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low(59) price at all good bookshops, but hurry while (60)……… last 51 A meets B opposes C forces D faces 52 A edge B start C limit D end 53 A preserve B conserve C revive D survive 54 A greed B interest C care D concern 55 A feet B claws C paws D toes 56 A publicity B periodical C publication D reference 57 A imposed B impressed C persuaded D admired 58 A symbol B title C trademark D nickname 59 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory 60 A stores B stocks C goods D funds VI READING COMPREHENSION (10 pts ) READING 1: Read the text below and then answer the questions 61-70 Mount Everest stands at the eastern end of the Greater Himalayan Range, on the border between Nepal and Tibet Surrounded by snow, the peak of the world’s highest mountain yet is seldom covered with the ice Mount Everest dominates the view even from alpine region 32 km to the southwest Seen from a distance, the Himalayan Mountains rise like the towers of a faraway fairy tale palace Snow-capped peaks glitter white in the sunshine as if made of finest marble In a shape of a shallow crescent moon, around 2,415 km long – roughly the distance from London to Moscow – the highest mountain range in the world is between 160 km and 240 km wide Three of the world largest rivers – the Indus to the north and west, the Brahmaputra to the north and east, and the Ganges to the south – encircle the Himalayas almost completely The name of the Himalayas comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “home of the snow” The mountains are commonly thought of as a single range, but in fact there are composes of three ranges The lowest and southernmost range, known as the Siwalik Hills, has peaks reaching about 1,500 m above sea level Farther north are the Lesser Himalayas, around three times as high Both ranges are surrounded by valleys where the climate is mild and many villages thrive The northernmost range, the Greater Himalayas, contains Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain at 8,848 m above sea level Though they towel so high, the Himalayas began their existence on the floor of a sea – the ancient remains of fish and other marine life are often found among the snows The oceans and continents of the world are carried on immense, constantly moving “plates” About 60 millions years ago, the plate bearing India moved northward, breaking the floor of an ocean known as the Tethys against the land of the Asia The rock between them broke The ocean floor was piled up in layer upon layer of disturbed rock Century by century, uplifted land became mountains and plateaus These natural forces are still at work – scientific estimates put the upward progress of the Himalayas at around cm a year In 1987, scientists concluded that Mount Everest and the other Himalayas giants had been born around 20 million years ago, making them 10 million years older than had been previously thought 61 The Himalayas are located to the……………… A south of the Ganges B northwest of the Indus C north of the Brahmaputra D southeast of the Indus 62 Which of the following contradicts the information given in the text? A Mount Everest is almost never covered with ice B The highest mountain range in the world encircles three of the world’s largest rivers C The name of the Himalayas originates from Sanskrit D The height of the mountains in the range varies from 1,5 km to nearly km above sea level 63 The Himalayas are considered to have become to existence from the sea because…… A they are the highest mountain range in the world B there are three of the world’s biggest rivers around them C there were found ancient traces of underwater life under snow D there were born about 20 million years ago 64 The word “ dominate” (line 3) is closest meaning to : A control B tower above C influence D prevail 65 In the 1970s the Himalayas were thought to have been born………… A about 60 million years ago B about 20 million years ago C about 10 million years ago D about 30 million years ago 66 Mount Everest is located ……………… A to the east of Nepal B to the east of the center of the northern range of the Himalayas C 8,848 m above the sea level D 2,415 km from the Indus 67 The Lesser Himalayas are not………… A 4,500 m B to the north of the Greater Himalayas C surrounded by valleys D nearly twice as low as Mount Everest 68 Which of the following failed to be mentioned in the text? A The Himalayas though often thought of as a single range consist of three ranges B The northern range of the Himalayas is the highest C Until the late 1980s Mount Everest has been thought to be 10 million years ago D The Himalayas are thought to be rich of finest marble 69 Which of the following estimates does not seem exact? A The Himalayas are approximately 240 thousand km wide B The distance from Moscow to London is roughly 2, 415 km C By the beginning of the 21st century Mount Everest may be about 8,850 m high D In about another 50 years the Himalayas will be about 2,5 m higher 70 Which statement is not true according to the text? A The Himalayas are the longest mountain range in the world B The Lesser Himalayas are more than 4.3 km lower than Mount Everest C The Sanskrit word meaning “ home of snow” gave the name of the Himalayas D The Himalayas ranges are encircled by valleys and rivers READING Read the passage and choose the correct answer from 71 to 80 One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders of the world The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the Pharaoh It is the largest single structure in the world The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west – an incredible engineering feat The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and future Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past Others are prophesied for the future generations and are currently under investigation Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? 71 What has research of the base revealed? A There are cracks in the foundation B Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh’s body C The lines represent important events D A superior race of people built it 72 Extraterrestrial beings are…………………… A Very strong workers B Astronomers in the ancient times C Researchers in Egyptology D Living beings from other planets 73 What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passage? A To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly B To permit the high priests to pray at night C To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife D To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the Pharaoh 74 The word “feat” in the first passage is closet in meaning to……………… A Accomplishment B Appendage C Festivity D Structure 75 What the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A Architectures’ plans for the hidden passages B pathways of the great solar bodies C Astrological computations D Dates of important events taking place throughout time 76 In the second passage, the word “prophesied” is closest in meaning to…… A affiliated B Precipitated C terminated D foretold 77 what is the best title for the passage? A Symbolism of the Great Pyramid B Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid C Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza D Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops 78 On what did the ancient Egyptians base the calculations? A observation of the celestial bodies B advanced technology C advances tools of measurement D Knowledge of the earth’s surface 79 Why was the Great Pyramid constructed? A As a solar observatory B As a religious temple C As a tomb for Pharaoh D As an engineering feat 80 Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world? A It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies B It was selected of the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops C It was built by a supper race D It is very old B WRITTEN TEST: VII OPEN CLOZE TEXT: (20 pts ) Fill in each blank in the following passages with ONE suitable word to make meaningful passages Open cloze test 1: The world of dreams Most people feel that when they dream, they are carried off to another world (81) the contrary, dreams are often connected to our daily lives When our whole mind (82) filled with something, when we are either very upset (83) when we are in good spirit, a dream will represent (84) reality in symbols It is often said that we benefit from dreams because they help the spirit to heal itself when things (85) .wrong Dreams are therefore a kind of escape, almost a holiday from (86) life, with its fears and responsibilities It is, (87) , a strange (88) of holiday because whether we have a wonderful time or whether it turns (89) to be a nightmare, we quickly forget it Most dreams disappear forever, (90) you are one of those people disciplined enough to write them down as soon as you wake up Open cloze test 2: SPECTATOR SPORTS A surprising number of popular spectator sports, for example football or basketball, started in Europe or the USA in (91) ……… nineteenth century This did not happen by chance It was the result of changes in the way people lived in those places at that time Until then (92) … …… people lived in the country than in towns They worked in small groups and had (93) …… … regular time off All this changed with the growth of factories and industry in the nineteenth century, first in Europe and then in the USA (94) ……… the first time most people began to live in towns, and they found themselves with regular free time They had more leisure time than ever before This resulted in the need for organized entertainment Suitable games developed or (95) ……… invented, typically team games, in (96) ……… the crowded could take sides and become involved This gave people some of the entertainment they needed in (97) ………… free time The recent explosion in TV, with the introduction of satellite and cable channels, (98) …….… caused an increase in demand for sports as entertainment The money TV has brought to games (99) ……….… as football, tennis and baseball means that spectator sports (100) ……… certainly go on playing an important part in our lives VIII WORD FORMATION: (10pts) Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the word in parentheses 101.He won the discus event at the Olympic games but was later ………… when a medical check prove that he had been taking drugs.( QUALIFY) 102 I don’t think John is getting too much sleep lately His eyes are terribly ………… (BLOOD) 103 English is the ……………….easy language for Swedes to learn ( COMPARE) 104 Now, don’t tell anyone else what I’ve just told you Remember it’s ……………… (CONFIDE) 105 The recent hurricane caused …………damage (WIDE) 106 Industrial robots work with far greater……………… than most men (PRECISE) 107 The army tried unsuccessfully to………………… the government (THROW) 108 There was a heavy ……………… yesterday afternoon which completely ruined the church Garden Party (POUR) 109 Although splitting of the atom was one of the greatest scientific………………of this century, there are many people who wish it had never happened (BREAK) 110 The new…………………has certainly made things a lot easier in the town center since it has taken away all the through traffic (PASS) IX ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10pts) The passage below contains 10 mistakes Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right (0) has been done as an example (10ms) Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught The proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation are achievement tests Aptitude tests are designed and measure a person ability to acquire new skills to knowledge For example, vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would better like a mechanic or musician However, all mental tests are in some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort of past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or situations The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is the degree and intention use traditional → traditionally 111 …………………… 112 ……………………… 113 …………………… 114 …………………… 115 …………………… 116 …………………… 117 …………………… 118 …………………… 119 …………………… 120 …………………… X SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 pts) Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given 121.My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing → The moment ………………………………………………………………………… 122.Even though I admire his courage a lot, I think he is a fool → Much ………………………………………………………………………………… 123.This system of communication only worked within groups → Between ……………………………………………………………………………… 124.The film didn’t come up to my expectations → The film fell………………………………………………………………………… 125 It was the ability to incorporate loan words that made English so rich in vocabulary → English became ………………………………………………………………… 126 I was not willing to buy the product because it was too expensive (OFF) →The sheer ……………………………………………………………………….it 127 We really loved to have a chance to visit the Colosseum but we couldn’t (FOOT) →We would sooner ……………………………………………………………………… 128 The committee had a long discussion but they could not make up their mind (REACH) →Lengthy ……………………………………………………………………… 129 He decided to become the boss of a small company instead of working for a multinational company (FISH) →In preference ……………………………………………………………………… 130 It was not surprising when my parents were furious with my getting a tattoo (ARMS) →It came ……………………………………………………………………… -THE END -