45 MINUTE TEST (NO 2) I LISTENING (1.0p) Listen to Dawn talking about her trip to California and circle the correct answer Dawn booked the concert ticket a on the internet b over the phone c by post Dawn’s plane ticket cost a 230£ b 300£ c 350£ Dawn stayed in a a student hotel b a family friend’s home c a campsite Dawn thought the concert was A not very good B too short C too noisy II LANGUAGE FOCUS: A PRONUNCIATION (0,5p) Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the other three: a university b application c technology d entertain a chemistry b cinema c teacher d attract B GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 2.5 p ) : Choose the word / phrase that best fits each blank A/an _ is an official document stating that you have passed an examination, completed a course, or achieved some necessary qualifications a certificate b requirement c education d test The trees _ a were grown by John yesterday in the backyard b were grown in the backyard by John yesterday c were grown in the backyard yesterday by John d in the backyard were grown yesterday by John I am so _ that I cannot say anything, but keep silent a nerve b nervous c nervously d nervousness Qualifications and are two most important factors that help you get a good job a politeness b experience c attention d impression If I _ you, I _ the job a am / will take b was / have taken c had been / will have taken d were / would take _ carefully, he wouldn’t have had the accident yesterday: a If Peter driven b If had Peter driven c If Peter had driven d Unless Peter had driven I am reading a book _ by a famous writer a written b wrote c to write d writing The first student _the room is Peter a leave b leaving c to leave d left They have just found the girl and her car _ were swept away during the heavy storm last week a that b which c whose d when 10 In Vietnam a school year lasts for nine months and is divided _ two terms a into b to c from d in III READING (3.0 points) : Part 1: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer (1.25 p) University Entrance Examination is very important in Vietnamese students High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only out of candidates succeeded Normally, candidates take exam subjects, and each lasts; 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose There are fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes; professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses According to Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students, or 11.7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007 University Entrance Examination in Vietnamese is very _ a interesting b stressful c free d easy The word it refers to _ a exam subject b young people c.pressure d University Entrance Examination In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _ percent a b 10 c 20 d 50 Which sentence doesn’t refer to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? a There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose b Math is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination c Students are allowed to choose their exam subjects d.Students find it difficult to get success in the University Entrance Examination According to the passage, _ a the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year b the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities c Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities d the Vietnamese government encourages the establishing of non-public universities Part 2: Read the message and notice then choose the correct explanation (1,75 point) ALL TICKETS SOLD a You are too early to get a seat for this show b You are too late to get a seat for this show c You can buy some tickets for this show now 2 DANGER No traffic lights ahead a Drivers must be careful b Drivers must drive fast c Drivers mustn’t drive on this road OPEN DAILY 10-6 ( except Mondays) a You can shop here six days a week b You can shop here five days a week c You can’t shop here on Sunday Adults $ 2.50 Under 12s FREE a Adults don’t have to pay b Adults and children have to pay c Children not have to pay COMPUTER ROOM No food or drinks inside a Bring your lunch in here b Do not bring your lunch in here c You can have your lunch in the computer room All meals HALF- PRICE 5-6 pm a You pay less to eat at this time b You don’t have to pay if you eat at this time c You pay more to eat at this time MIND YOUR HEAD a Be quiet b Be careful when you sit down c be careful when you stand up IV- WRITING (3,0 points) Part 1: Where these phrases belong in the letter? Write the letter (a-f) in the space (1-6) (1.5pt) a woking as a tour guide b I am writing to apply c I am a sociable and confident d Yours faithfully e I shall be pleased to come for an interview at any time f Hai Duong newspaper Dear Sir/ Madam, (1) _ for the post of tour guide as advertised in (2) I had one year of (3) as a tour guide so I know many tourist areas in Vietnam and have a basic knowledge of Vietnamese culture, history and geography In addition I can speak English fluently Moreover (4) _ person and I can work hard for long hours If you feel that my qualifications meet with your requirements , (5) _ I look forward to hearing from you soon (6) _, Nguyen Nhat Minh Part 2: Rewrite the sentences, begin as shown (1.5 p) Peter invited me to his birthday party I ………………………………………………………………………………………… Mary missed the bus, so she came to the job interview late If……………………………………………………………………………………… Study hard or you will fail the exam If ………………………………………………………………………………… ... c.pressure d University Entrance Examination In 20 04, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _ percent a b 10 c 20 d 50 Which sentence doesn’t... currently training 119,464 students, or 11.7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 20 07 University Entrance Examination... offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2- year courses According to Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of