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1 What is the talk mainly about? c A famous historical person What does the man mean? a He knew the woman would benefit from his advice What are the people mainly discussing? d Making an intramural basketball team In 1900, they started selling the beautiful objects they made Tourists who came to visit Navajo Pueblos bought them At first, only men worked with silver, but now women also participate The words “participate” is closest in meaning to c work with silver In winter, it is important for birds to keep warm at night and conserve precious food reserves The word “conserve” is closest in meaning to d retain The first silver they used for making their own ornamental items, such as necklaces and bracelets, came from American silver dollars The word “ornaments” is closest in meaning to b decorations Where will they get something to eat? b At a service station What is the weather forecast for tomorrow? d Rainy I got married when I was 26 and my husband 28 It was a whirlwind romance and although my friends and family said they were delighted, they were also clearly shocked at the speed of events Although marriage is usually part of a predictable progression within a relationship, for us to something so ordinary seemed out-ofthe-ordinary, partly because noen of our friends had plans to settle down but mostly because neither had we until we met each other The writer was surprised at her own decision to marry in her twenties b YES 10 In one experiment, Elissa Cameron changed the blood sugar level of female mice prior to conception by putting a chemical in the animals’ water Elissa Cameron used both humans and mice in her research a TRUE c FALSE 11 How many more people are needed to from the team that the people are discussing? c 12 What is the topic of the lecture? a One model of speech and communication 13 What present will the girl receive? a A new carpet 14 If you would like to have a son, it might be a good idea to eat a breakfast that includes cereal On the other hand, if you would prefer to give birth to a daughter, then cut out breakfast and continue a weight reduction diet at least until after conception Some people think that drinking tea has an effect on the sex of a baby b NOT GIVEN 15 The plank’s form dictated the rigidly frontal view and the low relief Even its irregular shape must have appealed to Laurent as a break with a long-standing tradition that required a sculptor to work within a perfect rectangle or square The phrase “a break with” is closest in meaning to b a departure from 16 What will the man and woman on Sunday? b Going to the beach 17 Twelfth Night is a famous b comedy 18 Gender selection – the choosing of a baby’s gender prior to birth – occurs in many parts of the world In China and India, for example, a baby’s gender is considered to be of vital importance to the family Mothers in India eat cereals for breakfast so that they will have male babies b NOT GIVEN 19 The popularity of low-calorie diets for females of child-bearing age could also be a factor contributing to the reduction in male births High-calorie diets have been shown to increase the likelihood of female births c FALSE 20 For centuries, the English Oak was the most commonly found tree in England’s forests Old English coins had pictures of its leaves on their sides Englishmen used oak wood to build boats, houses, churches, and wine barrels Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “commonly”? d Frequently 21 In 1905 he was sent to Paris as an apprentice to an art dealer, and in the years that followed he witnessed the birth of Cubism, discovered primitive art, and learned the techniques of woodcarving from a frame maker The word “witnessed” is closest in meaning to d observed 22 What time will the train to London leave? c 4.50 23 What has the daughter forgotten to bring on holiday? b Her shampoo 24 This demand for gender choice for parents has led scientists worldwide to investigate gender selection prior to conception New drugs have been developed that allow parents to choose the sex of their child b NOT GIVEN 25 In one experiment, Elissa Cameron changed the blood sugar level of female mice prior to conception by putting a chemical in the animals’ water Elissa Cameron used both humans and mice in her research c FALSE 26 In the UK, male births are falling by per 1,000 births per year This could be ascribed to the decline in the number of adults and adolescent girls eating breakfast on a regular basis People in the United Kingdom often not eat breakfast a TRUE 27 Seventy percent of the people in Australia live in cities near the coasts The middle of the country is nearly desserted The word “desserted” is closest in meaning to c empty 28 What does the woman mean? a She doesn’t need the man’s help Câu trả lời 29 What does the man mean? a He’d like something to drink 30 File miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up to the sky Choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is not correct a were 31 Sunny weather can always be depended on in southern countries Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence b People should depend on sunny weather in southern countries 32 John was too ill to go to work Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence b John was not well enough to go to work 33 I suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence a As a prey, I suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts b Obsessive and agonising thoughts made me their prey c Obsessive and agonising thoughts were prey to me ?????????????? sai d I used to prey on obsessive and agonising thoughts 34 You not have to pay for secondary education in Britain Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence c Secondary education is free in Britain 35 To , your advertisement was misleading and I’m most disappointed by the quality of the services provided Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter Chọn câu trả lời: a, sum up b last c end d stop 36 I look forward from you soon Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter Chọn câu trả lời: a to hear b hearing c to hearing d heard 37 Tell me about your favourite day in your next letter hear from you soon Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter Chọn câu trả lời: a I look forward to b Will c Hope to d Write to me 38 That’s now I’d better go Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter Chọn câu trả lời: a anything else b in the end c it d all for 39.It was the coldest winter they had ever had Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence Chọn câu trả lời: a Winter is the coldest season they have b The winter there was much colder than here c They had never felt so cold in the winter d They had never had a colder winter 40 I to complain about the holiday I booked in ABC Citybreaks to Bramville Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter Chọn câu trả lời: a was writing b write c will write d am writing 42 Plant proteins tend to have few amino acids than proteins from animal sources Choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is not correct Chọn câu trả lời: a plant b few c animal sources d tend 43.Sorry I haven’t written to you _ I’ve been really busy recently with end-of-term exams Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter Chọn câu trả lời: a since then b although c for ages d for ages, but 44 ohn Muir founded the Sierra Club, the nation’s first group of people’s who were environmental activities Choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is not correct Chọn câu trả lời: a who b activities c founded d first group 45 What does the woman's house look like now? Chọn câu trả lời: a There's another bathroom b There are no trees or hedges c There are fewer bedrooms XXXX d There's not a garage any more 46 Conventional wisdom states that the father’s sperm is the main determination of the child’s gender, but recent research has begun to reveal a number of other possible determing factors People used to think that the father was responsible for the sex of the baby Chọn câu trả lời: a NOT GIVEN b TRUE c FALSE 47 Until the 1960s few sociologists questioned the importance or the benefits of family life Most sociologists assumed that family life was evolving as moderning progressed, and that the changes involved made the family better suited to meeting the needs of society and of family members A particular type of family, the nuclear family was seen as well adapted to the demands of modern societies What is the best heading for the paragraph? Chọn câu trả lời: a The disappearance of the tradional model b The first criticisms of ‘family’ c The ‘happy family’ model d New families: beneficial or harmful ? 48 Alongside these developments in society and sociology, family life has become a topic of political debate Politicians have become somewhat more willing to comment on families Sometimes they have devised policies to try to deal with perceived problems surrounding the family In short, the family has come to be seen as more problematic than it was in the past The controversies that have come to surround families and households are the subject of this chapter What is the best heading for the paragraph? Chọn câu trả lời: a Political families b Families: then and now c Family development d The government reaction 49 In ancient Rome, as guests were being seated, servants draped the members of the dinner party with a wreath of flowers and offered them a goblet of wine Ancient Romans would wear a as they ate Chọn câu trả lời: a beautiful hat b wreath of floweres c goblet of wine d small napkin 50.The Romans washed their hands before and after dinner Small basins were provided for guests for this purpose, and it was a common practice to drop a flower into the water to make it fragrant This custome has survived today in many homes and restaurants in which a finger bowl with a flower petal in the water is brought to guests The modern custom of providing for guests is similar to an ancient Roman custom Chọn câu trả lời: a a flower petal b a finger bowl c some water d a small basin 51 A piece of research confirms that the way men and women feel at the beginning of their marriage makes a difference to its eventual outcome Those who feel disappointed, perhaps because marriage itself is different from their expectations, or because their lifestyle is not what they had envisaged, are more likely to divorce What is the best heading for the paragraph? Chọn câu trả lời: a The real predictor for a lasting marriage b The consequences of early dissatisfaction c The benefits of avoiding arguments d The importance of honest communication 52.Reorganised in 1995 to enable better international co-operation, Oxfam International is involved in a wide range of issues, such as trade, education and emergency work, with the aim of creating a fairer world and ensuring people enjoy basic human rights The organisation was reformed in 1995 so that it could Chọn câu trả lời: a become well known in the UK b get involved in lots of different issues c work better in a global context d start to help in emergencies 53 Prose fiction has existed since ancient times, but most early fiction was actually written as poetry Scholars disagree about the date of the first prose fiction book, or novel Some scholars classify fictional stories from ancient Greece and Rome as the earliest novels Others claim there were novels in Asia as early as the 6th century What can be inferred from the passage? Chọn câu trả lời: a Poetic fiction has bot neen around since ancient times b The date of the earliest known novel is sixth century c Prose fiction has been popular since long ago d The date of the earliest know novel is not easy to determine 54.Now active globally in the fight against poverty, Oxfam International started life as the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief back in 1942 At that time, the people of Greece were suffering serious economic hardship and Oxfam campaigned to get food shipment sent The organisation grew and its shops, selling second-hand goods to raise funds for programmes in developing countries, became a familiar sight on the streets of the UK Why is Oxfam first formed? Chọn câu trả lời: a To help people suffering in Greece b To protest against government policy c To fight poverty around the world d To make money from second-hand goods 55 With any machine, the use must apply force to move an object This force is called ‘effort.’ The object being moved also has a force, called ‘resistance.’ To move the object, the effort must be greater than the resistance Simple machines can multiply the force put on them and change the dirction of that force to easily move objects The word “them” refers to Chọn câu trả lời: a effort and resistance b objects c forces d simple machines 56 Peotry is a style of writing in which short lines form verses Often, words at the end of these lines rhyme, like ‘bed’ and ‘red.’ We call a group of verses about one subject a ‘poem.’ Prose writing does not have verses, nor does it rhyme It uses sentences and paragraphs What does the word “it” refer to? Chọn câu trả lời: a Poetry b Prose c Non-fiction d Fiction 57 Egyptians were welcomed to a dinner party by a special servant, who put oil on their heads and washed their hands Sometimes the process was repeated during the course of the dinner Eguptian families had to deal with guests Chọn câu trả lời: a their hands b some oil c a special servant d Egyptians 58 Among all cultures, in ancient or modern times, it has never been good form to refuse the offer of food or drink Around the world, to accept such an offer is considered an act of common politeness, whether one wants it or not Among the nomadic Bedouins of the desert, it has always been considered a serious breach of etiquete to ride up to the front of a family’s tent without stopping and eating their bread People everywhere are offended when a guest Chọn câu trả lời: a offers food or drink to the host b doesn’t eat or drinking anything c doesn’t like eating bread d wants to eat or drink too much 59 First, First Nations people cut the skin off a dead animal, such as a deer or buffalo Next, they would nail, or stake, the skin into the ground Then, they scraped off the fur with tools made from rocks, bones, or metal What can be inferred about First Nations people? Chọn câu trả lời: a They used tools b They lived outdoors c They lived in cities d They sold the hides 60 As soon as guests arrived in the home of an ncient Greek host servants brought in vases of water so they might freshen themselves After the guests had washed their hands and feet, they stood around gossiping until summoned to dinner Water was provided serval times during the course of the meal for washing the hands In an ancient Greek home, guests were expected to Chọn câu trả lời: a let the host wash their hands and feet b symbolically wash a servant’s hands and feet c wash their hands and feet more than once d wash each other’s hands and feet 61: The family has often been regarded as the cornerstone of society In premodern and modern societies alike it has been seen as the most basic unit of social organization and one which carries out vital tasks, such as socializing children Which of the following is the best heading for this paragraph? Chọn câu trả lời: a The function of families b The ‘happy family’ model c The typical western family d Families: then and now 62: The rate of inflation _ the first few months of the year but there’s been a slight fall recently Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report Chọn câu trả lời: a gradual increase in b over c stable during d rose steadily for 63: Between March and August this figure stable but in September there was a sudden rise in membership numbers Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report Chọn câu trả lời: a levelled b rose c remained d fell 64: There was a steady rise sales in January and the first half of February, then they fell to 1,000 units in mid March Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report Chọn câu trả lời: a to b of c in d from 65: After a slight increase in 1998, profits have dropped back their 1997 level Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report Chọn câu trả lời: a to b between c at d from 66 Some people argue that the state does not have the right to make parents immunise their children However, I feel the question is not whether they should immunise but whether they have the right Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a not to b haven’t they c should not d for not 67 In this way they become familiar with music and, if well guided, go on to enjoy all kinds of music the rest of their lives Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a along b for c in d throughout 68 Children can be introduced to musical concepts like pitch and rhythm a number of activities: dancing, singing and playing instruments are all appropriate and enjoyable Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a with b by c in d through 69 People have always exploited animals for food and clothing, whilst farmers have brought everincreasing areas of land under cultivation Whether this process should continue is a question that requires careful Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a look b review c answer d consideration 70 In my view, there is much that can be done to the problem constructively Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a address b have c disappear XXXX d deal XXXX 71 Shares in First National Bank last night stood at $4.80, an increase a third since the beginning of the year Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report Chọn câu trả lời: a to b in c for d of 72 In my view, there is much that can be done to the problem constructively Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a disappear b address c deal d have 73 For these reasons strongly that immunisation programmes should not be obligatory and that the individual should have the right to choose whether or not to participate Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a according to me b personally speaking c in my opinion d I feel 74 Although the media frequently reports on things like the building of moon hotels and provides images of a typical moon holiday resort, I doubt whether these are speculative Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a but b more c anything more than d so much 75 The alternative view that it is no longer enough merely to possess a standard university degree and practical work experience Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay Chọn câu trả lời: a writes b speaks c argues d tells 76.What can be inferred when the professor says, ‘What?’? Chọn câu trả lời: a She did not hear what the student said b She is surprised by what the student said c She thinks the student is telling a lie d She believes the student is joking with her 77 What does the man imply? Chọn câu trả lời: a He was unable to fall asleep b He didn’t miss the committee meeting c He didn’t go because he was sleeping 78 What does the woman imply about her boss? Chọn câu trả lời: a He couldn’t be unhappier about retiring b He is eager to leave his job c He is unhappy at the thought of retiring d He is retiring too soon 79 Why does the professor ask, ‘Have you ever taken a vacation?’ Chọn câu trả lời: a He is interested in her personal life b He wants her to think of a specific context c He wants ideas for his next vacation d He is trying to change the topic of conversation 80 Why does the professor mention the case of Japan after he talks about other industrialized countries such as Sweden, Canada, and the US? Chọn câu trả lời: a He wants to show how Japan is similar to these industrialized countries b He thinks that Eastern culture is more interesting c He wants to give the student an example of a case different from the Western trend d He would like to influence the student’s perception of culture and marriage 81 Why does the student go to see the professor? Chọn câu trả lời: a To get advice about her graduate school appplication b To prepare for her graduate school interview c To give the professor her graduate school application d To find out if she was accepted into graduate school In it is a luxurious hotel, the price are reasonable 82 Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter Chọn câu trả lời: a spite of c spite of the fact that d despite the fact What does the man imply about the books? Chọn câu trả lời: c They were free d They were inexpensive What does professor Martin say about the student? Chọn câu trả lời: a He needs to understand the written questions better b Without the questions, he cannot write the answers c He needs to a better job writing questions d His writing must cerntainly be improved What had the woman assumed? Chọn câu trả lời: a The dishes would not be done d The man would not be ready to go Computer software market becomes crowded Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report Chọn câu trả lời: a stably b increasingly c decreasingly d sharply Income tax has gone up 30% to 40% Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report Chọn câu trả lời: a by b from c for d of Why does the professor mention streams and rivers? Chọn câu trả lời: a They can carry water in part of the water cycle b They are easily affected by rain and snow c They are good places to test water d They are where most evaporation occurs Why does the professor say this: ‘You might think of longevity as meaning living for a long time, but that is not enough?’? Chọn câu trả lời: b To illustrate the oposite of functional longevity c To remind students of a theory taught in a previous class d To correct a possible misconception by students What is the interviewer’s attitude when she says, ‘I suppose.’? Chọn câu trả lời: a Agreement b Doubt c Surprise d Disappointment What is the professor’s attitude toward the situation of the Earth stopping suddenly? Chọn câu trả lời: a He doubts it would ever happen b He considers it a real possibility c He finds the problem interesting d He thinks it would solve a lot of problems  ... following sentence in a letter Chọn câu trả lời: a since then b although c for ages d for ages, but 44 ohn Muir founded the Sierra Club, the nation’s first group of people’s who were environmental