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TEST 1

I Read through the following passage and choose from the list A-F the best phrase to fit each space The exercise begin with an example (0)

A and they are always looking to us to see where to go

B but that they are intrinsically bad, too

C learn through the warmth of a cuddle

D seriousness augments it

E before we discipline the child

F they soon learn the unhappiness of existence

THE ROOTS OF DISCIPLINEHumor is strong and flexible Tragedy is brittle If we change all our children’s misdeeds into tragedy, (0) F… If all their mistakes are exposed and judged, as before the High Court, they will swiftly feel

themselves to be victims of an unyielding system Soon they feel that not only what they did was bad, (1)….But if a child can make mistakes in safety, (2)……, or through laughter, his trust and feeling of parental acceptance is not destroyed The lesson will, however, still be learned Homour defuses a situation; (3)…….Quite simply, the best way to convey discipline to our choldren is to discipline ourselves We are the

signposts to our children’s futures, (4)……

It makes sense to take responsibility for our own actions, and respect and accept our own feelings (5)……

We are then less likely to hide behind a liberal or an authoritarian mask that is unable to reflect the full range

of our feelings

II Use the word given in Capital at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line There is an exaple at the beginning (0)

TRAFFIC

Public opinion surveys show that people are becoming (0) increasingly…concerned INCREASE

about a range of problems associated with traffic It is clear from simple (1)……… OBSERVE

that the traffic on our streets is incresing (2)… … … year by year It is also the fact DRAMA

that many drivers don’t observe the speed limit in (3)……… …in the town centers OPERATE

What is equally (5)……… to many people is the pollution caused WORRY

by traffic, which causes many health problems So what should be done about the

the (7)……… … of Park-and-Ride schemes by local councils These work in the ADOPT

following way: councils provide cheap (8)……… facilities on the outskirts PARK

of town and free bus services to the twon center Another is to stop the building

of out-of-twon (9)………… … Centers, which people rely on their cars to get to SHOP

A (10)……… … In the cost of using public transport might also help to REDUCE

persuade us to leave our cars at home

III Read the following passage carefully and choose the answer which best fits each space

MOSO MOSO

I tried Moso Moso for the first time this month, and (1)……… that it was easily the best Chinese restaurant I’ve eaten in The surroundings were modern, yet it (2)……… felt airy and cosy The waiters werevery friendly and informative, and not (3)…… Busy, as is often the (4)…… in some of the city’s more popular restaurants

As I was eating with a party of eight, we (5)……… to sample a good range of items on the menu, andbetween us couldn’t find a single item that wasn’t satisfying and delicious Every (6)…… featured

wonderful combinations of favours All the ingredients were clearly (7)…… And of the highest quality, and

in my opinion, the seafood was particularly (8)…… We felt that we were given very good (9)…… for money, because the meal came to about $10 person which we thought was very reasonable

All of us would highly (10)…… this restaurant and as it is located (11)…… a short walk from our workplace, we will no (12)…… Be back for many more lunches!

1 a revealed b.noticed c found d knew

4 reality b sase c situation d.fact

5.a achieved b.succeeded c managed d reached

8.a tasteful b tasty c charming d special

10.a.recommend b.propose c suggest d advise

11.a hardly b almost c exactly d just

12.a chance b problem c doubt d likehood

IV Complete the letter with the correct form of the verbs

Dear Mary,

How are you? I (1).…(stay) in the hotel in Hawaii at the moment, because we (2)… (look at) the night sky I (3)… (know) you (4)… (have) a holiday now, because Matia wrote to me (5)……(you enjoy) Texas? I (6)……(believe) you (7)…….(visit) Glen this week – give him my love!

The sky above Hawaii is fantastic We usually (8)… (start) work at ten in the evening and (9)… (finish) at seven thenext morning At the moment I (10)….(study) the mountains on the moon – you (11)… (know) I (12)…(write) a report on the moon for the Institute It’s nearlt finished! Professor Jordan (13)… (work) in Hawaii right now – though of course he (14)…(live) in New York – and he helps a lot He (15)… (sit) next to me as I write, and he sends his regards!

Take care

V Read the passage below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only one word in each space There is an example at the beginning (0)

TELEVISION AND READING

Many people believe that watching television (0)…has…… resulted in lower reading standards in

schools (1)………., the link between televition and printed books is not as simple as that In many (2)

……… , television actually encourages people to read: for example, when a book is turned into a TV series, (3)…… sales often go up

One study of this link examined six-year-old children who (4)……… Viewing a special series of 15-minute programmes at school The series was designed to encourage love of books, as (5)……… as to develop the basic mechamical skills of reading Each programme is an animated film of a children’s book The story is read aloud

(6)………… certain key phrases from the book appear on the screen, beneath the picture Whenever

a word is read, it is also highlighted on the TV screen

One finding was (7)………… Watching these programmes was very important to the children If anything prevented them (8)………… Seeing a programme, they were very disappointed What’s more, they wanted to read the books (9)………… the different parts of the series were based on

The prgrammes also gave the children (10)………… confidence when looking at these books As a result of (11)………… familiarity with the stories, they would sit in pairs and read the stories aloud to (12)

…… other On (13)………… Occasion, the children showed great sympathy when discussing a chapter in

a book because they themselves (14)………… Been moved when watching the character (15)………

television VI Rewrite each of the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same 1 he would prefer you to pay him immediately He’d rather………

2 John only understood very little of what the teacher said John could hardly………

3 He prefers golf to tennis He’s rather………

4 Without this treatment, the patient would have died If he………

5 I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs.Green you saw because she’s in London It can’t………

6 My sister didn’t lend me any clothes so I didn’t go out for the evening If………

7 People think that the jewels were stolen by one of the guests One of the guests………

8 Man continues to take minerals from the earth in immense quantities Minerals………

9 I last saw him when I was a student I haven’t………

10 Turn off all switches before leaving the workshop All the switches………

VII Write an essay (about 200-250 words) about the following topic:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of music?

V 1 However 2 Cases 3 Its 4 Were 5 Well 6 And/while/as 7 That 8 From 9 Which/that

10.greater/more/some 11 Their 12.each 13 One 14 Had 15 On

VI 1 He’d rather you paid him immediately

2 John could hardly understand what the teacher said

3 He’d rather play golf than tennis

4 If he hadn’t followed/received/undergone this treatment, the patient would have died

5 It can’t have been Mrs.Green you saw because she’s in London

6 If my sister had lent me some clothes, I would have gone out for the evening

7 One of the guests is thought to have stolen the jewels

8 Minerals continue to be taken from the earth in immense quantities

9 I haven’t seen him since I was a student

10 All the switches must be turned off/are tobe turned off before leaving the workshop

IV 1 Was 2 Was giving 3 Knew 4 Knew 5 Was 6 Had been invited 7 Had accepted 8 Said 9 Would

be 10 Permitted 11 Had never seen 12 Has not had 13 Came 14 Works 15 Is 16 Gets 17 Will be 18 Comes 19 Blazed 20 Was packed

TEST 215/11/2017

I Choose the best answer

1 The police stated that the accident………….soon

a will be investigated b had investigated c is being investigated d would be investigated2.There are chances that Manchester United………the last match against Juventus

3 ……….to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser

a Being not b Not having been c Have not been d Having not been

4 Hardly………….the captain of the team when he had to face the problems

a had he been appointed b did he appoint c was he being appointed d was he appointing

5 It is six years……… we moved to chicago

6 I think he will join us,……….?

7 I am sorry I have forgotten……….a table at the restaurant for you

a reserving b to reserve c having reserved d to be reserved

8 …………our children may be, we cannot go picnicking in this weather

a Thoughexcited b Excited as c Because of excitement d Exciting

9 I am leaving the key under the pot in the garden………you should be home earlier than unusual

10 Be patient………you won’t succeed

II Use the given words in Capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line There is an example at the beginning (0)

1 At the end of the concert, the audience gave the young pianist a………….ovation STAND

2 The university has………the use of dictionaries during language examinations AUTHOR

3 A dilemma is a situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two,

6 The teacher’s criticism has……….Tom’s interest in learning DIE

7 The staff’s bad behavior has brought……… to the whole company

GRACEFUL

9 Tradditional…………are a good source of fun and entertainment

CELEBRATE

10 The public were angry with the Minister’s………….to tell the truth about the bribery REFUSE

III Fill in each gap with ONE word to complete the passage

The dicrector has overall responsibility for the artistic side of a production and must (1)…….all the rehearsaland keep an (2)……on all the backstage and technical departments (3)……… Directors tend to have (4)

…….personalities and can be temperamental But the success or (5)………of a play is in their (6)…… It is their job to (7)………out the imaginative quanlities and the actors in order to get the best response from them Some directors let actors decide on their own interpretation while (8)…….give detailed instruction as

to (9)……….they want the parts to be played Some directors also (10)…… on duties, such as planning a season’s program and supervising the budget

1 The passage is mainly about……….

a How the Beatles became more successful than other groups b Why the Beatles split up after 7 years

c The Beatles’s fame and success d Many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song

2 The four boys ao the beatles………

a came from the same family b were at the same age

c came from a town in the north of England d received good training in music

3 The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to………

a notorious b bad c shocking d popular

4.The first songs of the Beatles were………

a written by themselves b broadcast on the radio c paid a lot of money d written by black Americans

5 What is not true about the Beatles?

a The members had no training in music b They had a long stable career

c They became famous when they wrote their own songs d They were afraid of being hurt by fans

6 The Beatles stopped their live performances because………

a They had earned enough money b They did not want to work with each other

c They spend more time writing their own songs d They were afraid of being hurt by fans

7 The year 1970 was the time when………

a They split up b They changes pop music c They started their career d They stopped singing live

8 What the fans of the Beatles often did was………

a sing together with them b take their clothes as souvenirs

c ask them to write more songs d ask them why they should separate

9 Some songs of the Beatles now………

a are still famous as they used to be b became too old to sing

c are sung by crazy fans d are the most famous

10 The tone of the passage is that of…………

a admiration b criticism c neutral d sarcasm

V Read the passage below and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each space

Although some groups of people have always lived outdoor in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (1) about 50 years ago The increase in the use of cars and improvement in camping equipment have (2) _ more people to travel longer (3) into the countryside and to stay there

in greater comfort

Many campers like to be (4) themselves in quiet areas, so they (5) their tent and food, and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (6) has up-to-date facilities, (7) hot showers and swimming pools

Whether campers are (8) _ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to

(9) the area clean and tidy In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoidattracting (10) animals

1 A fame B popular C favorite D current

2 A asked B let C made D allowed

3 A parts B directions C voyages D distances

8 A lonely B single C separate D alone

10 A wild B natural C loose D free

II 1 stading 2.authorized 3 Alternatives 4.indistinguishable 5 Incomparable

6.deadened 7.disgrace 8.native 9.celebrations 10.refusal

III 1.conduct 2.eye 3.involved 4.strong/powerful 5 Failure 6.hands 7.draw 8.others 9.how 10.take

IV 1c 2c 3c 4d 5b 6d 7a 8b 9a 10a

V.1b 2d 3d 4b 5a 6c 7b 8d 9c 10a

TEST 316/11/2017

I Use the given words in Capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same

2 The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is………… POLLUTE

3 If you are……… with your essay, I suggest that you should rewrite it SATISFY

6 He seems to be quite……….about the future He looks very disappointed HOPE

7 The cost of living has gone up………in the last few years CONSIDER

10 There is no…………proof that computer games are dangerous SCIENCE

II Fill in each gap with ONE word to complete the passage

Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary These people say that because of the Internet and other new (1) , there is no longer any need for school buildings, former classes, or teachers Perhaps this will be true one day, but it is hard for me to (2) a world without schools In fact, we need to look at how we can use new technology to make schools better not to (3) them

We should invent a new kind of school that is (4) to libraries, museums science centres, laboratories, and even companies Experts could give (5) on video or over the Internet TV

networks and local stations could (6) programming about things students are actually studying in school

Is this just a dream? No Already there are several towns where this is beginning to happen

Blacksburg, Virginia, is one of them Here the entire city is linked to the Internet, and learning can take place

at home, at school and in the office Businesses provide (7) for the schools and the (8) The

schools provide computer labs for people (9) their own computers at home Because everyone can use the Internet, older people participate as much as younger ones, and everyone can visit distant libraries and museums as easily as (10) ones.

III Fill in each gap with ONE word to complete the passage

They called New York “the Big Apple” Maybe it is not exact like an apple, it’s certainly very big …… (1)

……… expensive There are too many people, that’s the problem The streets are always full …… (2)

……… cars and trucks, you can never find a place to park there

If you have enough money, you can …… (3)……… a taxi New York cabs are yellow They look all the same But the …… (4)……… are very different Some were born and raised in New York, but many are newcomers to the United States A few drive …… (5)………, but most go very and very fast The cab driving is a difficult job It can be dangerous, too Thieves often try to …… (6)……… the drivers’ money Drivers sometimes get hurt

If you don’t want to take a taxi, you can go by bus …… (7)……… you can take the subway The subway is quick and it’s …… (8)………, but parts of it are old and dirty Lights don’t always work and there are often fires on the track On some subway lines, there …… (9)……… new, clean, silver trains Butyou can’t …… (10)……… the color of the old trains easily There is too much dirt and too much graffiti, inside and out side

The statue has already been dug out of the sad three times However, the latest problems are muchmore serious First, there are no proper drains and water pipes in the neighborhood and the undergroundpassages round the statue have become blocked Too much water has been running into the stone statue forseveral years As a result, tiny pieces of salt have been left on the stone and have damaged it

Secondly, air pollution from the increasing amount of traffic in Cairo is also destroying the ancient statue.The air is so full of poisonous gases that it is making the stone crumble and decay even faster

Thirdly, the statue is being damaged by extremes of temperature For example, although the air isvery cold at night, during the day the stone of the statue becomes very hot under the strong sun Other naturalforces such as serve sandstorms also attack the statue

Finally, the tourists who visit the statue everyday also cause a lot of damage

1 The statue is in the center of Cairo

2 Part of the statue looks like a lion and part like a person

3 The underground passages round the statue are full of waste and water

4 High temperatures damage stone far more than low temperature

5 Fortunately, little damage is caused by visitors to the statue

V Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it (10ms)

Although the girl is young, she is quite experienced

8 No one has seen Hoa since her birthday

-> The last time Hoa

………

9 The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors

-> The boys would rather

12 He regrets telling her the truth

VII Write as essay of 200-250 words about the following topic.

How to protect endangered animals?

KEY

I 1.standing 2.unpolluted 3.dissatisfied 4.success 5.childish 6.hopeless 7.considerably 8 Surprising 9.unidentified 10.scientific

II.

III

1 and 2 of 3 take/catch 4 drivers 5 slowly

6 steal 7 or 8 cheap 9 are 10 see/ watch

IV

V

1 In spite of the young girl, she is quite experienced

2 No sooner had we arrived at the theatre than the play started

3 The more money Mike earned, the more clothes he bought

4 By whom are people in your class often made to laugh ?

5 Nam offered to clean the windows for Mai

6 Meat isn’t so/as expensive as fish in some areas of the country, is it ?

7 My sister likes to be taken/ being taken to the movies by her boyfriend

8 The last time Hoa was seen was on her birthday

9 The boys would rather play soccer than stay indoors

10 Nam doesn’t like chocolate cakes and his parents don’t, either

/ Neither do his parents

11 She has such a beautiful voice that everyone admires it

12 He wishes he hadn't told her the truth

13 It hasn't rained for a fortnight / It hasn't been raining for a fortnight

14 If we had enough money, we would buy the house

15 The nurse asked Mrs Green how old her son was

VI.

1 Mai asked Jean why he was so late and if/whether his car had a flat tire

2 I regret not taking your advice/ not having taken your advice

3 It’s so expensive a house in the city that my father can’t buy it fot me

4 I won’t pay you unless you finish the work today

5 The students don’t finish the difficult lessons in class on time

TEST 416/11/207

I Use the given words in Capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line There is an example at the beginning (0)

KEEPING WELLMost people would be in (0)…agreement…….with the idea, often put forward by doctors, AGREE that we should avoid taking medicines unnecessarily Even people with only (1)……… LIMITmedical knowledge say that it is not (2)……… to take a spirine, for example, when never ADVISE you have a (3)……… or some other minor ailment It is certainly true that people have HEAD tended to become very (4)………on pills when in any kind of discomfort, rather than simply DEPEND waiting for the symptoms to pass Many people would do well to take a different attitude to

preventing illness The best way to keep well is to avoid (5)………foods and habits It is also HEALTH

give (7)………to people of all ages to do this, particularly the young one.

ENCOURAGE

If we can educate people at an early age to keep fit and to look after themselves (8)……… , CAREthen the (9)………… of their having problems in later life will be considerably reduced

PROBABLE

However, no mater how well we look after ourselves and how much exercise we do,

illness, (10)…………., is not always preventable

establishing a career that they cannot (3)…… to see it lost Then there are many who must work out of pure economic (4)…… Many mothers are not (5)…… out to be full-time parents After a few months at home with a much loved infant, they feel trapped and isolated

There are a number of options when it (6)………to choosing childcare These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny or the kind lady (7)……the street (8)……., however, many parents don’t have anychoice; they have to accept anything they can get Be prepared! No (9)……how good the childcare may

be, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left This is a (10)……normal stage of child

development Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and chose family (11)…… Make sure that in the first week you allow (12)……time to help your childsettle in

All children are different Some are independent, while others are more (13)…….to their mothers

Remember that if you want to (14)…… the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time you spend with them, it’s the (15)… that matters

1.a view b idea c thought d decision

2.a percentage b group c number d proportion

3.a afford b decide c hope d expect

4.a reason b duty c necessary d task

6.a refers b concerns c turns d comes

7.a of b opposite c across d next to

8.a in addition b in fact c in reality d in contrast

9.a.way b matter c surprise d exception

10.a perfectly b extremely c very d certainly

11.a people b adults c members d grown-ups

13.a used b attached c keen d fond

15.a quality b attitude c behaviour d manner

III Fill in each gap with ONE word to complete the passage

MY EXPERIENCE ON AN ELEPHANT SAFARI

We went on an elephant safari at a place called Camp Jubulani in South Africa They take visitors on sarfis rwicw a day; once in (1)……morning and one at night Guests can go on as many rides as they like, but they don’t (2)… you ride an elephant if you are younger than twelve years old Luckily, I’m fourteen! On our first sarafi I felt really scared I remember thinking we (3)…….have gone on a beach holiday instead! As I was climbing onto the elephant, I wonder how I was going to control such a big animal I soon realized, I ought (4)…….to have worried so much They (5)… you sit with an experienced elephant handler You can ride on your own During the trek, we saw giraffes, zebras, lions and rhino My parents took a (6)… of photos I (7)… have taken some photos myself, but I’d left my camera in my room I can’t remember

exactly how long the sarafi lasted, but it must (8)… been a couple of hours because we got back just in time for lunch We stayed at Camp Jubulani (9)……three days and went on four elephant sarafis We could have (10)……on more than that, but on one of the days my mum wasn’t very well It was a fantastic holiday I’d definitely recommend an elephant sarafi.

IV Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same

1 It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired

That old typewriter is

5 Carol finds it easy to make friends

V Choose the best answer

1 Lots of people…………yoga to relax

2 With the availability of the internet, we are able to get……….to much more information than people of yesteryears

3 We…… a lot of sightseeing when we were in Athens

4 Don’t……….to bring a hairdryer I’ll lend you mine

5 The building was badly………….in the fire

6 I……… you’d like another cat, would you?

7 The house I grew up………has been demolished and replaced by an office buiulding

8 Her father……….that Helen had been to Prague before.

9 Don’t be silly! That……… possibly be Madonna!

10 You……….have told me that my skirt was split

VI Write an essay of 200-250 words about the following topic

What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city?

KEY

I 1 Limited 2 Advisable 3 Headache 4 Dependent 5 Unhealthy 6 Helpful 7 Encouragement 8

Carefully 9 Probability 10 Unfortunately

II 1a 2c 3a 4c 5b 6d 7c 8c 9b 10a 11c 12d 13b 14d 15a

III.1.the 2 Let 3 Should 4 Not 5 Make 6 Lot 7 Would 8 Have 9 For 10 Gone

IV 1 That old typewriter is not worth repairing

2 You didn’t forget to post the letter, did you?

3 I don’t want/wish/have any desire to see him tomorrow

4 It wasn’t until Shirley was eight that she began to read

5 Carol has no difficulty/problem(s) in making friend

6 Yogurt is supposed to do you good

7 It was not until after midnight that the noise nextdoor stopped

8 If he hadn’t got a heavy cold, he would have come to work today

9 Nothing but a full apology would satisfy him

10 Only after a delay of twelve hours did their flight leave

V 1a 2b 3b 4c 5c 6d 7a 8a 9a 10d

TEST 517/11/2017

I Use the given words in Capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line There is an example at the beginning (0)

It’s often said that no two people are exactly (0) alike… But according to one LIKE

(1)………theory, we all share one of sixteen distinct personality types, which are PSYCHOLOGY

(3)…… can be made between personality and left-or right-handdedness Most COMPARE

people are born with a (4)… for one hand, and all of us are born with a PREFER

personality type Experts say that we (5)…… develop our personality TYPICAL

(7)…… and experiences – school or work, for example However, psychologists SURROUND (8)…… that personality type doesn’t explain everything about us and that EMPHASIS

the (9)……of people with the same personality type is often BEHAVE

(10)…… They also stress that no personality type is better than another DIFFER

II Read the passage below and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each space

A POWERFUL INFLUENCEThere can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives Parents are worried thatchildren spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (1)…… doing anything else in their spare time.Naturally, parents are (2)…… to find out why the Internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be(3)……for their children Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time (4)…… their computers?

Obviously, if children are bent over their computers for hours (5)…… in some games, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong Parents and children could decide how much use the child should (6)

…… of the internet, and the child should give his or her (7)……that it won’t interfere with homework If the child is not (8)… to this arrangement, the parent can thake more drastic (9)…… Dealing with a child’s use of the internet is not much different from (10)…… any other sort of bargain about behavior

Any parent who is (11)……alarmed about a child’s behavior should make an appointment to (12)…….the matter with a teacher Spending time in front of the screen does not (13)…… affect a child’s performance at school Even if a child is (14)…… crazy about using the Internet, he or she is probably just (15)……through

a phase, and in a few months there will be something else to worry about

1.a always b rarely c never d ever

2.a worried b concerned c curious d hopeful

3.a harming b harmful c hurting d hurtful

4.a taring at b glancing at c looking d watching

5.a supposed b occupied c interested d absorbed

8.a holding b sticking c following d accepting

9.a rules b procedures c regulations d steps

10.a dealing b negotiating c having d arranging

11.a widely b heavily c seriously d broadly

12.a speak b discuss c talk d debate

13.a.possibly b necessarily c probably d consequently

14.a adsolutely b more c quite d a lot

15.a going b passing c travelling d walking

III Read the passage below and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each space

OLD AND ACTIVE

It is well-known that life expectancy is longer in japan than in most other countries A (1)…….report also shows that japan has the longest health expectancy in the world A healthy long life is the result of the (2)

…… in social environment Scientists are trying to work (3)……exactly what keeps elderly Japanese people

so healthy, and whether there is a lesson to be (4)…….from their lifestyles for the rest of us Should we (5)

……any changes to our eating habits, for instance, or go jogging each day before breakfast? Is there some secret (6)……in the Japanese diet that is particularly (7)…… to the human body?

Another factor (8)……to the rapid population aging in Japan is a decline in birthrate Although longer life should be celebrated, it is (9)……considered a social problem The number of older people had (10)… in the last half century and that has increased pension and medical costs The country could soon be (11)………

an economic problem, if there are so many old people to be looked (12)……., and relatively few younger people working and paying taxes to support them

(13)… the retirement age from 65 to 70 could be one solution to the problem Work can give the elderly a (14)……of responsibility and mission in life It’s important that the elderly play active (15)…….in the society and live in harmony with all generations

1.a late b recent c contemporary d new

2.a.increase b progress c growth d improvement

4.a learnt b gathered c understood d gained

6.a ingredient b component c portion d helping

7.a helpful b supportive c advantageous d beneficial

8.a.contributing b helping c resulting d causing

9.a therefore b.actually c even d however

10.a.reduced b added c doubled d multiplied

11.a facing b meeting c adopting d encountering

13.a Putting b Moving c Rising d Raising

14.a.sense b sentiment c feeling d characteristic

15.a roles b posts c positions d parts

IV Read the passage below and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each space.

GOING ON A DIET

A typical person needs about 1,800 calories per day to stay alive These calories keep your heart (1)……and your lungs breathing They keep your organs operating (2)……and your brain running They also keep your body warm A person (3)…….weight because he or she consumes more calories per day than needed The only way to lose fat is to (4)…… the number of calories that you consume per day This is the basic (5)

…… behind going on a diet

(6)……., diets don’t work for most people They do lost weight but then (7)…….the diet and put it back Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key to (8)………a consistent weight You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you (9)……take in The next step is to add exercise so that you can (10)……the number of calories you can consume per day

Exercise charts can show you how many calories different (11)…….of exercise can burn Burning 250 or

500 calories per day can (12)…….a big difference You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching TV

or you can (13)… the stairs instead of the elevator Find an exercise (14)… Exercise can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to It’s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you are on a diet (15)…….clothingacts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish

2.a properly b appropriately c approximately d effectively

6.a Similarly b Though c Unfortunately d Although

8.a getting b measuring c maintaining d reserving

9.a preferably b actually c consistently d eventually

14.a partner b colleague c associate d friend

V Fill in each gap with ONE word to complete the passage

LEARNING THE LANGUAGEIlliteracy is the condition of being unable to read and write Illiteracy is also used (1)………describe the condition of being ignorant or unknowledgeable in a particular subject or field Computer illiteracy is (2)

…… inability to use a computer programming language

Most of us (3)…….use computers know how to send emails, or (4)…… to create a few folder But

we know nothing (5)……programming languages, the artificial languages used to write instructions that can

be executed (6)… a computer Even in technologically advanced countries, a very small percentage of computer users are (7)………to read or write any kind of computer language Should we make the effort to learn a computer language, especially when (8)…….are so complicated?

The answer (9)…….yes because of computer illiteracy, users are (10)….the mercy of software

manufacturers Our society becomes more dependent (11)…… information technology, and in a few years’ time, reading and writing a computer language will be (12)…….essential as using a human language

Computer users will (13)….be able to survive unless they know the code-the set of detailed instructions that tell a computer (14)… to do In the future, survival and professional success will presuppose knowing everything about the machines we work (15)………

Paper is named for papyrus, a reed like plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material morethan 5000 years ago The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2000 years ago

A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibers, unlike a piece of material The fibers used inpaper, however, are plant fibers, and there are millions of them in one sheet In addition to the plantfiber, dyes and additives such as resin may be used Dyes can make the paper different colors; resin mayadd weight and texture

Where do these fibers come from ? The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that comesfrom trees Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place Paper may be also made fromthings like old rags or pieces of cloth Wastepaper, paper that has been made and used, can be turnedinto recycled paper This recycling process saves forest, energy and reduces air and water pollution

1 According to the passage, the paper that we use was first invented by

A the Chinese B the Egyptians C ancient cultures D foresters

2 What is the main ingredient in most paper ?

A resin B cardboard C plant fiber D papyrus

3 According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fiber used in paper is

A rags B trees C fabric D wastepaper

4 According to the passage, recycling paper is

A bad for the environment C good for the environment B wasteful D economical

5 According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT

A reduce the need for ink C save energy B save forests D reduce air pollution

2 I/ glad/ you/come at last/ you/ think/ we/ able/ meet up?

3 I/ understand/ you/ a bit/ worried/ as/ I/ never/ forget/ first trip/ abroad

4 Anyway/ you asked/ some advice/ and/ here/ go!

5 First/ all/ pack/ warm clothes/ in case/ turn/ cold

6 You/ never know/ weather/ going/ like/ even/ summer

………

………

7 And/ definitely/ worth/ bring/ umbrella

8 As far/ money/ concerned/ golden/ rule/ be not/ carry/ too much/ you

9 Finally/ banks/ restaurants/ open/ close/ rather/ strange times/ and/ public transport/ be/ unreliable

IX Choose the best answer.

When you (1) …… a new car, you should start by using consumer magazines You can find them in the (2) …… section of a library You can read about the advantages and disadvantages of each new car and get (3) … of how much you should pay When you decide (4) …… which make and (5) … you want to buy, you should go to a dealer and test-drive the car to see (6) ……… you like it The sales person will tell you the sticker price You should bargain with the salesperson and make (7) ……… Based on what you learned from the consumer magazines Then you should

go to one or two other dealers to see if you can get a better price Sometimes you have to go back and forth several times between dealers to bargain for the best price.

When you agree on a price with a salesperson, you usually have to leave a small (8) ………… The salesperson writes

up a contract that you both have to sign When the dealer (9) ………… the car, you have to pay the balance or get a loan Most people make a down payment and take out a loan for the rest You can get a loan from a bank or sometimes from the auto company You can (10) …… the loan over a period of time, usually from two to five years.

1 A shop for B purchase for C afford for D get for

2 A reference B auto C science D fiction

3 A a thought B a consideration C an idea D a value

8 A tip B deposit C gift D payment

9 A drives B delivers C orders D presents

10 A cover B give away C carry out D pay off

X Write as essay of 200-250 words about the following topic.

What are the advantages and didadvantages of living in the country?

KEYS

I.1 psychological 2 Combinations 3 Comparisons 4 Preference 5 Typically 6 Response 7 Surroundings

8 emphasise 9 Behavior 10 different

II 1d 2c 3b 4a 5d 6c 7a 8a 9d 10b 11c 12b 13b 14a 15a

III 1b 2d 3b 4a 5b 6a 7d 8a 9b 10c 11a 12b 13d 14a 15a

IV 1b 2a 3c 4d 5b 6c 7a 8c 9b 10a 11d 12c 13d 14a 15a

V 1 To 2 The 3 Who 4 How 5 About 6 By 7 Able 8 These/they 9 Is 10 At 11 On

12 As 13 Not 14 What 15 With

VI 1a 2c 3b 4c 5a

VII Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before

1 It’s hours (and) hours since Mary rang

2 What made you think that they are rich?

3 The older my grandmother is, the more intolerant she becomes

4 When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter to my parents

5 He hates people laughing at his face/ He hates being laughed at his face (by people)

6 I was about to leave the house when the telephone rang

7 Everything in the house is said to have been stolen (by the thief)

8 So fast did he run that nobody could catch up with him

9 Nam apologized Huong for not catching (not having caught) the ball for her sister the day before

10 At no time are pupils allowed to leave the classroom

VIII Make all the changes and additions to produce from the following sets of words and phrases which together make a complete letter (20 pts)

Dear Sam,

Thanks for your letter telling/ in which you told me that you are coming to London

I am glad you can come at last- do you think we will be able to meet up?

I can understand you being a bit worried/ that you are a bit worried as I will never forget my first trip abroad.Anyway, you asked (me) for some advice, and so here goes!

First of all, pack some warm clothes (just) in case it turns cold

You never know what the weather is going to be like, even in the summer

And it is definitely worth bringing an umbrella

As far as money is concerned, the/one golden rule is not to carry too much around with you

Finally, banks and restaurants open and close at rather strane times and public transport can be unreliable.(Please) give me a ring when you arrive and we will arrange a get-together

IX 1a 2a 3c 4b 5c 6d 7a 8b 9b 10d

TEST 618/11/2017I.Choose the best answer

1 If you don’t mind, I………finish my coffee before leaving

a would b would have c would like d would rather

2 I’m………a swimmer as my sister

3 My computer…… old, but it still works very well

4 Something…… happened or they would be here by now

5 His phone must be out of order I’ve rung several times but haven’t been able to……… him

a speak b discover c meet d contact

6 Fieldwork is practical work… outside the school or office

7 Flights kept………because of bad weather

a delaying b having delayed c.being delayed d having been delayed

8 The teachers were talking about the trip to see castles and the students were wondering………

a why to go b where they go? c when it was d what were they?

9 …………to the bank manager’s loan, Gerald’s strucggling company managed to stay solvent

10 He is tired now He………….the gardening for hours

II Supply the correct form of words

1 The gas from the chemical factory was ……….harmful (EXTREME)

3 It’s ……… ………of motorists to drink and drive

(RESPONSIBILITY)

4 I found the whole experience absolutely………… ……… (EMBARRASS)

5 Since ……… ………has been so poor the class is being closed (ATTEND)

6 It’s hard to imagine the ……… ……….of hand phones nowadays (POPULAR)

8 Some designers have ……… the Ao dai by printing lines of poetry on it (MODERN)

9 Her boring essay is the ……… one that I have ever read (LENGTH)

III Read the passage below and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each space

SCHOOL LUNCHResearch has shown that over half the children in Britain who take their own lunches to school do noteat (1)…….in the middle of the day In Britain schools have to (2)…….meals at lunchtime Children can (3)

……to bring their own food or have lunch at the school canteen

One shocking (4)…… of this research is that school meals are much healthier than lunches prepared

by parents There are strict (5)……….for the preparation of school meals, which have to include one (6)

… of fruit and one of vegetables, as well as meat a dairy item and starchy food like bread or pasta

Lunchboxes (7)… by researchers contained sweet drinks, crisps and chocolate bar Children (8)

……….twice as much sugar as they should at lunchtime

The research will provide a better (9)…… of why the percentage of overweight students in Britain has (10)…… in the last decade Unfortunately, the government cannot (11)…… parents, but it can remind them of the (12)…….value of milk, fruit and vegetables Small changes in their children’s diet can (13)

…….their future health Children can easily develop bad eating (14)…….as this age, and parents are the only one who can (15)…….it

1.a.appropriately b properly c probably d possibly

5.a standards b procedures c conditions d ways

9.a view b knowledge c understanding d opinion

10.a increased b expanded c extended d added

12.a nutritional b healthy c positive d good

13.a damage b predict c destroy d affect

14.a behaviours b styles c attitudes d habits

IV Read the passage below and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each space

PLANNING AN ADVENTURE TRIPKnowing what to expect from your destination will make all aspects of planning an adventure trip easier, as well as helping you to (1)…….the most out of the experience Research will help you pick the best places to go but you’ll also learn what you need to pack, what health and safety (2)… to take, and what cultural (and sometimes political) issues you should be (3)……of

Climate and seasonal pricing are important (4)……in you decision about when to go (5)……for adventure travel, bad weather or weather you’re not (6)…….for can ruin the trip While you can’t predict the (7)… weather in advance, you can learn about climate (8)……ahead of time when doing your

destination research Seasonal popularity and pricing should also be considered if you intend to (9)

…….peak-season crownds and prices

While some research is absolutely (10)……., don’t plant every moment of your trip in advance Over-planning tends to make us less (11)… to take part in the unpredictable and spontaneous (12)……that are part of any sort of advanture travel It’s really important to keep a big reserve of excitement and energy ready for the unexpected

2.a insurance b.precautions c warnings d information

5.a Especially b Exceptionally c Definitely d Necessarily

6.a anticipated b prepared c expected d planned

8.a probabilities b trends c assessments d estimations

9.a keep away from b keep out c keep off d keep up

11.a curious b interested c appreciative d willing

12.a.circumstances b performances c events d chances

of books That all gets (3)….in a couple of cupboards

All over the flat there are photographs I’ve taken of (4)……countries I’ve visited; in here they’re (5)

…….of New Zealand- and I keep my travelling hat and my travelling bag hanging here to make me (6)

…… that I could pack up and leave at any (7)…… I can’t, but it’s nice to (8)…………

If I’m doing serious writing I (9)…….to be in here at night with the low energy bulb and the music, typing on a laptop because I don’t have a desk and have no (10)……for one When I injured my back I used

to try writing propped up on a sofa with lots of cushions and pillows, but that never really worked, so I finally saved up and bought the monster black leather chair I try not to (11)…….anyone else sit in it,

because they usually (12)…….to get out again- it’s just too comfortable

8.a invent b suppose c pretend d believe

VI Fill in each gap with ONE word to complete the passage

HISTORY AND STORYTELLINGOver the last few years there has been more interest in the subject of history, perhaps because

historical documentaries (1)……television have attracted large viewing audiences Historians who often complain (2)… lack of interest in their subject should be delighted at this development, shouldn’t (3)……

According to a survey, more people are applying (4)…….places at university, and the number of those wanting to study history (5)……increased Professors of history are (6)……particularly happy about this increase and have expressed concern (7)…….the quality of their students They claim that most of (8)

……first-year students have never read a history book and don’t have the skills (9)……study the subject in depth TV programmes make students think that studying history is (10)…….simple as storytelling

Documentaries oversimplify the subject and concentrate (11)…the historical personalities in an attempt (12)

…….attract audiences

On the other hand, traditional historians could learn (13)….to tell a story from the markers of such documentaries Historians don’t (14)…….good narrative skills, which is (15)…….history books are not popular with readers

VII Read the passage then choose the best answer for the questions

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of

communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech.When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this

form of expression Many of th e se symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and can

be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction

Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warm, and instruct people

While verbalization is most common form of language, other systems and techniques also

express human thoughts and feelings

1 Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication

B Everybody uses only one form of communication

C Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners

D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest

2 The word “these” in the first paragraph refers to ………

A tourist s B the deaf and the mute

C thoughts and feelings D sign language motions

3 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ………

A There are many forms of communication in existence today

B Verbalization is the most common form of communication

C The deaf and mute can use an oral form of communication

D Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language

4 Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly used among blind people ?

A Picture signs B Braille C Body language D Signal flags

5 Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for

2 Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking TAKES

X Write as essay of 250 words about the following topic.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of TV

KEYS.

I 1d 2c 3b 4d 5d 6b 7c 8c 9c 10b

II.

1 extremely 2 creative 3 irresponsible 4 embarrassing 5.attendance

6 popularity 7 disagree 8.modernized 9.longest 10 organization

III 1b 2b 3d 4a 5a 6b 7a 8c 9c 10a 11a 12a 13d 14d 15a

IV 1b 2b 3a 4c 5a 6b 7d 8b 9a 10b 11d 12c

V 1b 2c 3a 4a 5d 6c 7a 8c 9b 10d 11a 12b

VI 1.on 2 About 3 They 4 For 5 Has 6 Not 7 About 8 Their 9 To

10 as 11 On 12 To 13 How 14 Have 15 Why

VII 1 A 2 D 3 C 4 B 5 A

VIII.

1 Our team has never had such a good player

2 Mrs Scott takes pride in her cooking

3 If I were you, I would take more exercise

4 Bread is easy to be made

5 The last time I did gardening was three months ago

6 Hoa wishes she had watched that film last night

7 In spite of a pain in her leg, Jill finished the race

8.There was not enough time to go back home by bike

9.I don’t enjoy doing the same things every day

10.It is difficult for handicapped people to shop in supermarkets

IX.

1 I am writing to tell you how much I enjoyed the few hours I spent with you and your family

2 I have been in England since the beginning of October and this was my first invitation to dinner with an English family.

3 I found the conversation interesting and I was glad to practise my English

4 I would also like to congratulate you on your excellent cooking

5 I was/am very grateful for the helpful information you gave (to) me about the courses in English

6 I hope to find a suitable school in the next few days

(I hope I will find a suitable school in the next few days.)

7 Would you please give my best wishes to your parents?

8 I look forward to seeing you next month

TEST 720/7/2016

I Use the given words in Capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line There is an example at the beginning (0)

2 All…………must be received before july 20th, 1994 APPLY

4 The cost of…… to the show is quite reasonable ADMIT

5 I’m sure that the whole problem is a simple………… UNDERSTAND

6 Going swimming every day would have very………effects BENEFIT

8 My ankle is really……… and I can’t walk easily SWELL

10 The meeting adopted a………… calling for Smith to resign RESOLVE

II Read the passage below and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each space

For many people, travelling by plane is an exciting experience Others, however, find the whole idea quite terrifying, (1)……flying is no more dangerous (2)……any other form of travel and some experts say it

is considerably safer It is known, however, that most accidents occur (3)……take-off and landing when a (4)……decisions are vitally important

The people (5)…… job is to look (6)……the passengers- the stewardesses-play an important part in helping passengers to (7)……safe and comfortable Indeed for many passengers being (8)…….such care of

is all part of the total experience (9)…….other form of travel involves waiting on people in quite the same (10)……, with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music and even video films

4.a leader’s b chief’s c driver’s d pilot’s

7.a feel b rest c experience d lie

III Fill in each gap with ONE word to complete the passage

FIT FOR SPORTSIt’s not always easy to decide which sport to take up When choosing, it is important to remember that excellence in sports results (1)………a number of factors For some sports, the body shape and structure with (2)………you are born are important Top runners are typical examples of individuals (3)…….have selected a sport of their natural body type Many other sports are more dependent (4)………training and technique, and anyone following a well-structed and appropriate training programme should do well

The aim of all sports training (5)…… to improve fitness and skills, and to develop training

programmes that are both safe (6)…… effective To do (7)… properly, an understanding of (8)………physical demands of sport is needed All sports require a combination of strength, speed, endurance, agility and flexibility to varying degrees (9)…….is important is how these elements are combined to build up the skills of the sport (10)…….question Other factors to be (11)…….into account in a training programme are diet, the importance of avoiding injuries, your general state of health, and the nature and role (12)……other team players

Bearing (13)……….considerations in mind, anyone prepared to work (14)…….it can expect to progress to a very reasonable competitive level, even (15)…… only a few people will go on to break world records

IV Read the passage below and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each space

THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTUREThe scientists who currently work and study in Antarctica are fortunate They are able to (1)……on the regular arrival of supplies by ship and plane, they are (2)……protected again the cold in comfortable, centrally-heated huts and they have specially (3)… vehicles called snowmobiles to move around in But Antrtictica still (4)….adventures

In 1992 two British men, Ranulph Fiennes and Mike Stroud, (5)… to walk across Antartica, without any of these modern aids They had (6)……to suffer a lot, and after walking for 95 days in temperarures below -40C, they were in a terrible state However, they managed to (7)…….from one side of the continent

to the other Luckily, they were (8)……to radio for an aircraft, which came and (9)…….them up from the ice

So, why did they do it? One explanation is that some human beings have an unusually strong desire

to (10)… both with themselves and against nature In the past, such people might have gone of to discover new lands Today, such people (11)………….new challenges, trying to (12)……something that no human being has ever done

2.a accurately b severely c exactly d properly

3.a intended b desired c drawn d formed

4.a appeals b leads c attracts d catches

5.a set out b got away c set up d got by

6.a anticipated b waited c predicted d expected

8.a adequate b able c capable d efficient

10.a compete b attack c oppose d combat

V Read the following paragraph One word is missing from each line Put an oblique stroke (/) where the word has been omitted and write the missing word in each blank The first one has been done for you

Although the world’s energy resources / taken many 0… have……

million of years to produce, we quickly beginning 1………

to exhaust these supplies Recently UN committee 2………

would about 100 years if used carefully The report 4………

stated that there be enough oil and gas for a century 5………

only if the present demand could controlled If the 6………

demand continued grow, the report said that fuel 7………

supplies would last for less forty years According 8………