b, For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given in capital letters, This word must not be [r]
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Section one: Phonetics
Question 1: Choose the word that has the undderline pronounced differently from the others: A fond B off C follow D honey
2 A there B appere C were D prepere A though B enough C cough D rough
4 A storage B encourage C garage D shortage A fat B any C land D band
Question 2: Choose the word whose the main stress is placed differently from the others: A evaporate B consulate C contemplate D coordinate
7 A interrupt B interview C intervene D interstellar A continent B continue C contention D contain A overweight B overdevelop C overnight D overhead 10 A demonstration B vegetation C generation D attraction Section two : Grammar and vocabulary
Question 1: Circle the letter of the best answers: Don't be silly! That possibly be Madonna! A mustn't B shouldn't C won't D can't
2 No sooner had we started the picnic _ the rain began pouring down! A than B when C that D and
3 You really shouldn't buy that car I know the engine is fine, but most of the bodywork has been
away by rust
A eaten B dissolve C crumbled D erases
4 Not only visit Japan but they plan to stop off in the USA as well? A they plan to B they must C will they D are they paying
5 I'll hand over all my files to my assistant before I _ A am leaving B leave C will leave D shall leave
6 By the time Brown's daughter graduates, retired A he B he has C He'll being D he'll have
7 _ you try, you can never get them all right
(2)9 earlier, I would have done it for you
A Had I known B If I knew C did I know D by knowing
10 Conservationists are worried that many potential valuable _of plants and animals are threatened with
extinction
A examples B brands C variations D species
11 He had an excellent grade in his examination the fact that he hadn't worked particularly hard
A in spite of B although C.because of D on account of 12 It was in this house
A where I was born B in which I was born C that I was born D I was born in 13 Was the man by the committee accept the job?
A appointing B appointed C was appointed D to appointed 14 I have two horses, _ of them run very fast A all B each C both D one
15 The child was told to _for being rude to his uncle A excuse B apologize C confess D pardon
16 " John found it difficult to adjust to Libya."
" For one thing, is a difficult language to learn."
A Arabic B the Arabic C the language Arabic D Arabics language
17 Some of you may have already completed section one , you can go on to section two
A if so B if you C it you may D if not
18 When I was young, everyone in the family _gather together at home for christmas
A would B used to C was used D use
19 When his daughter returned after midnight for the third time, Henry decided to _down the laws and
refused to allow her out at all A set B put C hand D lay
20 Now's a _time to tell me you are going out this evening- I've spent the whole day preparing supper
for you
A right B suitable C reasonable D fine
Question 2: Fill in each numbered space with one siutable word The world of dreams
(3)contrary, dreams are often connected (2) our daily lives
(3) our whole mind (4) filled with something, when we are either very upset
(5) when we are in good spirit, a dream will represent (6) reality in symbols It is often
said that we benefit (7) dreams because they help the spirit to heal itself when things
(8) wrong Dreams are therefore (9) kind of escape, almost a holiday from (10)
life, with its fears and responsibilities It is, (11) , a strange (12) of
holiday because whether we have a wonderful time or whether it turns (13) to be a nightmare, we
quickly forget it Most dreams disappear forever, (14) you are one of those people disciplined
enough to write (15) down as soon as you wake up
Question 3: Read the text below Use the words given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that
fits in the space in the same line My ideal job
One thing I know is that I wouldn't like to have an occupation OCCUPY
that has anything to with physics, (1) or maths; CHEMIST I am not the (2) type at all In fact at school, I was a SCIENCE complete (3) in these subjects Neither am I very FAIL
good at dealing with people, nor am I (4) , so jobs in MBITION business, administration and (5) don't really interest MANAGE me either Moreover I find it (6) to be surrounded by IRRITATE a lot of people; I would much rather have a job involving creative
work or (7) skills of some sort I'd like to have the ART
chance to work outdoors (8) and perhaps a bit of OCCASION travelling too I am not (9) concerned
about becoming PARTICULAR
rich but I would like to have a (10) income - enough REASON to live comfortably
Section three : Reading
Question 1: Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing A,B,C or D which you
(4)The sun today is a yellow dwarf star It is fueled by thermonuclear reactions near its center that convert
hydrogen to helium The sun has existed in its present state for about billion, 600 million years and is thousands
of times larger than the earth
By studying other stars, astronomers can predict what of the rest of the Sun's life will be like About
billion years from now, the core of the sun will shrink and become hotter The surface temperature will fall The
higher temperature of the center will increase the rate of thermonuclear reactions The outer regions of the Sun
will expand appropriately 35 million miles, about the distance to Mercury, which is the closest planet to the Sun
The Sun will be then a red giant star Temperatures on the Earth will become too hot for life to exist
Once the Sun has used up its thermonuclear energy as a red giant, it will begin to shirk After it shirks to
the size of the Earth, it will become a white dwarf star The Sun may throw off huge amounts of gases in violent
eruptions called nova explosion as it changes from a red giant to a white dwarf
After billions of years as a white dwarf, the Sun will have lost its heat Such a star is called a black dwarf
After the Sun has become a black dwarf, the Earth will be dark and cold If any atmosphere remains there, it will
have frozen onto the Earth's surface
1 What is the primary purpose of this passage? A to alert people to the dangers of posed by the sun B To discuss conditions on Earth in the far future C To present a theory about the red giant stars D To describe changes that the Sun will go through It can be inferred from the passage that the Sun
A It approximately haftway through its life as a yellow dwarf B has been in existence for 10 billion years
C is rapidly changing in size and brightness
D will continue as a yellow dwarf for another 10 billion years
3 What will probably be the first stage of change as the Sun becomes a red giant? A Its core will cool off and use less fuel
(5)4 According to the passage, which of the following best describes the sequence of the stages that the Sun will
probably pass through?
A Yellow dwarf, white drarf, red giant, black giant B Red giant, white dwarf, red drarf, nova explosion C Yellow dwarf, red giant, white dwarf, black dwarf D White dwarf, red giant, black dwarf, a yellow dwarf
5 The word " there" in the last sentence of paragraph refers to A our own planet
B The outer surface of the Sun C the core of a black dwarf D the planet Mercury
Question 2: Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition;
1 Valuable chemical products are obtained _ volcanic substances, including gold and silver
2 The company has laid _strict procedures for this kind of situation
3 You are perfectly capable _ of making your own bed, I would have thought! Keep away _those electrical wires
5 My friend, howard, is very enthusiastic his new equipment That boy threw a piece of stone _the old man
7 The geese no longer had their freedom, but they were safe _the other fowls Section four : Writing
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed
before
1 I had only just put the phoned down when the boss rang back
Hardly While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time
Despite my My mother was the most warm-hearted person I've ever known
I've Her hobby is one thing that she doesn't intend to give up
She has Nick told one of the detectives that he had taken the cashbox
Nick admitted We are spending $ 300 on repairs before we sell the car
(6)7 The room wasn't only cold, it was also very damp
Not They were seasoned travelers, which we hadn't expected them to be!
Contrary He not only failed in his exam but also had a road accident
Not only 10 I will marry her and I don't care how old she is
No matter Section five:There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it For such an experience and able teacher, discipline was not a problem
2 He looks remarkable like his father
3 They didn't seem to take any notice of that the teacher said
4 Tom's very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless I watched the train to leave until it was out of sight
6 Maria asked Sandra whether she knew the post office had been at strike for the past week Never before have so many people in the United States interested in soccer
8 Despite the identity of the attacker is known to the police, no name has been released Nobody watched, so the little boy took the packet of sweets from the shelf and putting it in his pocket
10 More and more women are now joining the pay labor force worldly ĐÁP ÁN
Section 1: Phonetics ( 1p) D B A C B A B A C 10 D
Section2: Grammar and vocabulary Question1: ( 2p)
1 C A A D B D B C A 10 D
11 A 12 A 13 B 14 C 15 B 16 A 17 A 18 B 19.D 20 A Question2: ( 1,5p)
1 on to when is or its from
8 go a 10 real 11 however 12 kind/sort/type 13 out 14 unless 15 them
Question 3: ( 1p)
1 chemistry scientific failure ambitious management irritating artistic occationally particularly 10 reasonable
(7)Question 1: ( 1p) D A B C A Question 2: (1p)
1 from down of from about at as
Section 4: writing ( 1,5p)
1 Hardly had I put the phone down when the boss rang back
2 Despite my strongly disapprovement of your behaviour, I will help you this time I've never known a more earm-hearted person than my mother
4 She has never given up her hobby Nick admitted having taken the cashbox
6 By the time we sell the car, we will have spent $ 300 Not only was the room cold, it was very damp
8 Contrary to our expectation, they were seasoned travelers Not only did he fail in his exam but had a road accident 10 No matter how old she is, I will marry her
Section 5: ( 1p)
Mistakes Correction Mistakes Correction able ability past previous like as have were
3 that what identity identification when while putting put
5 to leave leaving 10 worldly worldwide
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SECTION A – PHONETICS
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A architect B parachute C archaic D psychology
2 A advent B adverb C advertise D advance A dealt B dreamt C heal D threaten
4 A naught B hymn C button D fence A possession B address C guess D mess
II Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others A method B invention C intense D effective
7 A writer B carefully C origin D compete
(8)10 A advisable B admirable C reliable D desirable SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D
11 The landlord of this apartment _ me about $ 50 per month in rent A draws B charges C takes D costs
12 He had a good _of the exam result when he saw his daughter’s face A report B thought C idea D news
13 When the teacher came in, they pretended A to read B reading C being reading D to be reading 14 We insist that a meeting _as soon as possible A be held B is held C were held D will be held
15 He kept his marriage secret for years, but eventually the truth _ A came out B came through C went out D turned out
16 She is objecting to _ money on the project A me invest B my investing C I invest D me invested
17 – “Who is Marry getting married to?” – “Oh, to some guy _ since childhood.” A has known her B has been known her C she has known D who
she has been known
18 –“Do you like frog’s legs?” – “ _ them, I don’t really know.” A Never try B Not to have tried C Never having tried D Never had tried 19 It is believed that there is a _ between the two crimes A join B chain C link D connector
20 If you drive from the airport, go on the motorway and follow the _ to the city A points B signs C plans D ways
21 We were so late that we had time to catch the train A nearly B almost C hardly D simply
22 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather A round B in C back D up
23 I wish I her the truth earlier A would tell B had told C have told D told 24 There wasn't news in his letter
A a great many B hardly any C a great deal of D a large number of 25 You’ll have to _ a better idea than that if you want to win A come in for B get down to C bring out D come up with
26 – “Why is John’s mother upset with him?” – “He hasn’t done his homework, nor _ to.”
(9)27 The English _ strong traditions
A have much B has much C has many D have many
28 Don’t be late for the interview; _ people will think you are a disorganized person A otherwise B unless C if not D or so
29 Wearing sports clothes is _ of a truly "sporty" character A not to indicate B no indication C not indicated D no
indicating
30 Peter is very tall He really _ from the rest of his class A stands out B sits out C sits up D stands up
II There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it
31 The King was too happy that he decided to build a pagoda of lotus shape over water 32 He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart
33 Most of the food what elephants eat is brought to their mouths by their trunks
34 The temple has rectangular shape, meters aside with bent roof of traditional architecture 35 Under no circumstances I will leave you alone in this country
36 They should consider English more as a means of communication than of a science 37 For more eighty years, scientists have argued over whether life exists on the planet Mars 38 Pluto is so much far from the sun that it can be described as a black desert
39 You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience 40 Many people believe that writing letters are a nice way of keeping in touch SECTION C – READING
I Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart disease One egg
yolk, in fact, contains a little more than two- thirds of suggested daily cholesterol limit This knowledge has caused egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the
development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs One alternative is to eat substitute eggs
These eggs substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked
They have advantage of having lower cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking
(10)produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flaw, and rice bran In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of
cholesterol as regular eggs Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not
raise the blood cholesterol in humans
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly They cite scientific studies to back up their claim And, in fact, studies on the relationships between eggs and human
cholesterol levels have brought mixed results It may be that it is not the type of eggs that is the main
determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people In fact, there is evidence that certain
dietary fats stimulate the body’s production of blood cholesterol Consequently, while it is still makes sense to limit one’s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level
41 What is the main purpose of this passage?
A to inform people about the relation between eggs and cholesterol B to convince people to eat "designer" eggs and egg substitutes
C to persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten D to introduce the idea that dietary fats increase the blood cholesterol level 42 According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart disease? A minerals B cholesterol C vitamins D canola oil
43 According to the passage, what has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs? A dietary changes in hens B decreased production
C increasing price D concerns about cholesterol
44 According to the passage, one egg yolk contains approximately what fraction of suggested daily
limit for human consumption of cholesterol? A 1/3 B 1/2 C 2/3 D 3/4
(11)stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (47) _ even environmental
ones It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (48) – it’s the way
society choose to use and (49) them
Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non-renewable natural (50) _ We (51) _ well over three million tons of the stuff in
Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away A high (52) of our annual consumption is in the (53) _ of packaging, and this (54) _ about seven per cent
by weight of our domestic (55) _ Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (56) _ is growing fast
The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich; they have a higher calorific (57) than coal and one (58) _ of ‘recovery’ strongly (59) _ by the plastic
manufacturers is
the (60) _ of waste plastic into a fuel 46 A evidence B concern C doubt D likelihood 47 A pleasures B benefits C savings D profits 48 A poison B disaster C disadvantage D evil 49 A dispose B store C endanger D abuse 50 A resources B processes C products D fuels 51 A remove B import C consign D consume 52 A portion B amount C proportion D rate 53 A way B kind C form D type
54 A takes B makes C carries D constitutes 55 A refuse B goods C requirements D rubble 56 A manufacture B plant C factory D industry 57 A degree B value C demand D effect
58 A measure B mechanism C method D medium 59 A desired B argued C favored D presented 60 A conversion B melting C change D replace III Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word
In the early eighteenth century the New World still belonged to Britain However, here people found (61) _ free from the power of kings and priests, and there was no aristocracy
(12)from Britain and, after fighting and winning a war against the British, established a new nation called the United States of America They were now (64) _ free from the power of the European kings, and in 1789 they wrote a Constitution for the new nation
This Constitution (65) the values which Americans had fought (66) _, and when they wrote it they wanted to make sure that the freedom which they (67) _ fought to win would continue They wanted to be (68) that the government of the new country would not (69) _ too strong, that the power of the church would also be
limited,
and that there would never (70) _ a hereditary aristocracy in America SECTION D – WRITING
I Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one 71 I should like someone to take me out to dinner
What ……… ………
72 The manager was very astounded when they told him about the robbery On ………
73 It is such a marvelous opportunity that we mustn’t miss it It is too ……… 74 My brother works better when he’s pressed for time
The less time ……… 75 He’ll set down Then his performance will improve
Once ……… 76 Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking
Mrs Scott prides ……… 77 Are they likely to pass Proficiency?
Is there ………
78 He made a lot of mistakes because he didn’t study carefully Had ……….………
79 Though I am poor, I’ll not serve a villain
Poor … ……… ……… 80 She didn't recover her confidence until that morning
It was ……….……….……… II Write about 150 – 200 words on the following topic:
“Good books are considered good teachers and friends” ĐÁP ÁN SECTION A – PHONETICS
(13)II (1p for correct answer X = points) A D C A 10 B
SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I (1p for correct answer X 20 = 20 points) 11 B 15 A 19 C 23 B 27 D
12 C 16 B 20 B 24 C 28 A 13 D 17 C 21.C 25 D 29 B 14 A 18 C 22.D 26 D 30 A
II (1p for correct answer X 10 = 10 points) Mistake Correction Mistake Correction 31 too so 36 than of than as
32 to repair how to repair 37 more more than 33 what which/that 38 so much so
34 aside a side 39 will have had have / have had 35 I will will I 40 are is
SECTION C – R EADING
I (2p for correct answer X = 10 points) 41 A 42 B 43 D 44 C 45 D
II (1p for correct answer X 15 = 15 points) 46 C 49 D 52 C 55 A 58 C
47 B 50 A 53 C 56 D 59 C 48 D 51 B 54 D 57 B 60 A
III (1p for correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
61 themselves 63 declared 65 expressed 67 had 69 become/be
62 who 64 completely
66 for 68 sure 70 be SECTION D – WRITING
I (1p for correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
71 What I should like is being/to be taken out to dinner
72 On being told about the robbery, the manager was very astounded 73 It is too marvelous an opportunity for me to miss
74 The less time my brother has, the better he works
(14)77 Is there any likelihood of their passing Proficiency?
78 Had he studied carefully, he wouldn’t have made a lot of mistakes 79 Poor as I am, I won’t serve a villain
80 It was not until that morning that she recovered her confidence II (15 points)
Grammar & Vocabulary 30% Style 40%
Content 30%
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Question1: Pick out the word with the position of stressed syllable different from that of the others.(5points)
1 A eucalyptus B expedition C scientific D territory A comprise B remain C eastward D extend
3 A signature B substantial C domestic D commitment A application B certificate C biology D security A eradicate B pessimistic C incredible D technology
Question II :Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense ( 10 points)
1 Something (tell) _ me that you (not listen) _ to a single word I (say) _ in the past ten minutes!
2 A woman (collapse) _ at the supermarket check out She (smuggle) _ out a frozen chicken under her hat
3 He took a risk investing money with them I’d rather he (not do) _ it I don’t appreciate (interrupt) _ when I’m speaking
5 The examination papers (core) _ by machine The students (tell) _ their results next week
6 It is vitally important that the order (cancel) _ immediately Question III: Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition (10 points)
1 Helen was very jealous _ her sister’s popularity Her sister was very popular _ the teachers at school She impressed them _ her work and her
personality
2 You say we’re a country rich _ tradition Surely that’s true _ most countries What’s important _ us is that we should remain true _ our best traditions
3 Businessmen can’t be certain _ success
(15)5 You’ll be better to be further _ the hill to see the view
Questions IV: In this section you will find after the passage five questions, each with four suggested answers You must choose ONE which you think fits best (5 points) Despite the drastic impact of the collapse of the former Soviet Union and the
Eastern European Socialist countries that took away Vietnam’s traditional markets, the continual suffering from blockage and embargo and the unceasing confrontation of inside and outside hostile forces, Vietnam step by step surpassed many difficulties,
hindrances, and achieved great results During the 1991-1995 period, the economic growth rate (presented by the increase rate in GDP) reached 8.2% By June 1996,
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) reached over $ 30.5 billion; inflation decreased from 67.1% (in 1991) to 12.7% (in 1995) and 4.5% (in 1996), living standards of the majority were improved The people’s cultral and intellectual standard got futher increased Generally, Vietnam has made a lot of progress in the fields of education, health care, culture and art, sports, family planning, public media, and other social activities The political situation, independence and sovereignty of the nation, national security and defense have been maintained stable, thus actively facilitating the “Doi Moi” process The political system from central to local level was consolidated; the State’s rule and law has been firmly constructed and increasingly made perfect The foreign policy of independence and sovereignty multi-lateralization and diversification has brought about great results by now, Vietnam has established diplomatic relations with 164 countries, trade relations with over 100 countries, and attracting foreign investment from more than 50 countries and territories
1 According to tha passage, Vietnam’s traditional markets are _ A the former Soviet Union B.the Eastern European Socialist countries C the Western European countries D both A and B
2 The word “surpassed” in the passage mostly means _ A overcame B defeated C invaded D reduced
3 According to tha passage, what does FDI mean? A Family Direction Investment B First Decade Income C Foreign Direct Investment D Fiture Donor Interest The inflation in 1995 in Vietnam was _
A 67.1% B 30.5% C 12.7% D 4.5%
5 Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A The economic growth rate reached 8.2% during the 1991-1995 period B Vietnam has made a lot of progress in the field of health care
(16)Questions V: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage Use only ONE suitable word in each space (10 points)
Most first-year college students live in institutional housing, such as a domitory or an apartment building (1) _, most second-year and transfer students are ready to move into off-campus housing and (2) _ on the responsibilities of living in a rental unit However, there are certain aspects of renting that students should keep in (3) _ before selecting a housing option
It will be beneficial to visit the campus (4) _ assistance center to attend an orientation on issues such as landlord/ tenant rights, legal contrasts, and roommate
matching services Participants will also learn strategies (5) _ the house search Students should carefully assess the type of community in (6) _ they want to reside
and the type of housing they want Some housing units (7) _ many regulations for residents, which students may perceive as unnecessary, while (8) _ units may have constructions or design elements that restrict student’s (9) _ and convenience Before signing the lease, it is important to obtain a complete tour of the housing unit from administration in (10) _ to survey the facilites and the condition of the rental unit
Questions VI Read the passage and choose the best answer (15 points) Every day one quater of the total population of Vietnam is directly (1) _ in
formal education and training activites, (2) _ as students or teachers Education is an important part of the society It is a major preoccupation of government and is a highly valued and respected (3) _ in Vietnamese society The Vietnam education and training sector is large, present in almost every village and (4) _ virtually every family There are almost 18 million students in the education system and over 0.5 million teachers and instructors The (5) _ of the education system is 5-4-3 i.e., five years of primary education (grade 1-5) (6) _ by four years of lower secondary (grade 6-9), and three years of upper secondary (grade 10-12) Higher education programs (7) _ between two and six years
Government spending (8) _ education and training grew rapidly during the 1990’s and in 1995 education and training’s share of the overall discretionary State (9) _ was about 12 percent or about 3.5 % of GDP Household expenditure on
education and formal cost-trecovery adds a (10) _ 2.5% of GDP Thus, aggregate expenditures of education in 1995 were approximately 6% of GDP with households meeting 43% of overall educational expenditures
A focused B included C involved D combined A either B both C neither D also
(17)A meets B reaches C touches D conquers A formation B target C construction D structure A followed B reduced C increased D changed A extend B last C widen D form
A at B for C with D on
A budet B loan C pocket D allowance 10 A more B farther C further D fewer
Questions VII The word in capital letters at the end of these sentences can be changed in such a way that it forms a word that fits suitably in the blank space Fill each blank in this way.(8 points)
1 Laura has been very _ during my illnness SUPPORT
2 They’ve enough toys to keep them out of _ for a while MISCHIEVOUS What I’m telling you is strictly _ CONFIDENCE
4 David and Mary have been in _ for five years PART Almost young American want to lead _ lives DEPEND when they are twenty
6 The restaurant manager was very _ and said we could APOLOGY have our meal for free
7 The _ of the heating system requires several days INSTALL He was a very _ pupil and seemed to spend most of ATTEND the time looking out of the window
9 It was highly _ of him to leave the children on their RESPONSE own in the pool
10 Vietnam has _ substantial changes since Doi Moi GO Questions VIII: Choose the best answers (20 points)
1 It’s difficult problem It needs _ about very carefully A to think B thinking C being thought D to be thinking In the future factories will be _ largely by robots A jogged B done C played D run
3 Artificial intelligence is _ to have a large influence on our lives A subject B alike C bound D busy
4 I _ in the middle of the film and woke up at the end A up B fell out C dropped off D put down
5 I wish you’d tell me what I _ in this difficult situation A should B would C shall D ought
(18)A pull through B pull up C pull back D pull out He was rather _ me He just said “NO” A short with B crude to C rude with D tactless to We are _ by the doctors to eat more natural food A suggested B advised C proposed D informed
9 I took someone else’s coat from the cloakroom by _ A fortune B forgetfulness C error D mistake
10 Were she ten years younger, she _ to dance
A will learn B had learned C would learn D would have learned 11 She came in quitely _ not to wake the baby
A as if B so as C such as D if so
12 The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy _ A sight B view C presence D appearance
13 We would very much _ a reply by the end of the month A except B require C appreciate D value
14 When I leave the school next week, I _ this class for ten years A teach B shall have taught C will teach D shall teach
15 The decimal numeral system is one of the _ ways of expressing numbers A world’s most useful B useful most world’s
C useful world’s most D most world’s useful
16 Secondary schools offer a wide _ of subjects A field B scope C range D list
17 When he came _, he found himself in hospital A over B round C off D out
18 His leg was very painful after the insect _ it A stabbed B inflamed C stung D blistered
19 There was a lot of coughing _ the performance of Beethoven’s Fifth symphony A during B in C under D with
20 Translating literally from one language to another works unsatisfactorily at best A pays B functions C reads D labors
Question IX: There is a mistake in each sentence Find the mistake and correct it.(5 points)
1 The company representative sold to the manager a sewing machine for forty dollars
2 John was upset last night because he had to too many homeworks
(19)by forty dollars per month
Jason’s professor had him to rewrite his thesis many times before allowing him to present it to the committee
5 After a carefully investigation, we soon discovered that the house was infested with termites
Question X (15 points)
a, Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it (10 points) They didn’t let him enter the restricted area
He
2 It was only because of her help that I managed to it But for _ Let’s leave at the end of the next programme
As soon _
4 The arrival of the train has been delayed, I’m afraid The train Henry left before we reached the hotel
By the time _ She didn’t shed a tear when the story ended in tragegy Not _ As I get older, I want to travel less
The older
8 Why don’t you get an optician to test your eyes? Why ? We are to introduce this speed limit gradually This speed limit 10 There is a definite improvement in your work Lately your work _
b, For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given in capital letters, This word must not be altered in any way (5 points)
1 It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert We tickets for the concert NO
2 He pretended to be enjoying himself, but he wasn’t really
(20)The _ my brother was before he left for Australia LAST The manager said I could have three days off
The manager _ to have three days off PERMISSION “I don’t mind which film we see,” I said
I said that me which film I saw MATTER
4 Đề số
A PHONETICS (1.0 point)
Question I Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by
circling A, B, C or D (0.5 p)
1 A elaborate B eliminate C election D equal A hasty B tasty C wastage D nasty
3 A Hand B Bank C Sand D Band
4 A beloved B naked C ploughed D wicked A itinerant B id C idolize D fungi
Question II Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D
(0.5 p)
1 A investigate B aborigine C convenient D supervisor A determine B diversity C occupation D miraculous A suitable B eliminate C accent D cultural
4 A arithmetic B composition C interpreter D attributable A hotel B preview C annex D annul
B GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (7 points)
Question I: Choose the best word from A, B, C, and D that fits each blank (2p)
1 Judy is _ smarter than the others that she ought to be in a higher grade at school A much B so much C too much D such a
2 They’d never realized kind person their neighbor was until they asked for her help A so B such a C how D what a
3 “I asked Ned which team I should try out for.” – “But he doesn’t know a tennis ball _ a basketball.” A than B out of C for D from
4 “Who can I tell about the new project?” – “Nobody, _ your family must know about it.” A not even B not only C much more D rather
than
5 The sales practices of this company will have to be totally _ if we are to save it A overthrown B overhauled C overrun D overwhelmed
(21)A in all B the bit least C in the least D at the least
7 Sammy was so nervous the night before the exam that he couldn’t a wink of sleep A B get C make D take
8 A very cheerful and energetic woman, Joyce is when there’s work to be done A first always to sign up B to sign up always first C always first to sign up D first to sign up always
9 We were looking for a manager when the impeccable candidate showed up A in view of B in the hope of C with a view towards D in the
process of
10 With a(n) _ to getting high scores in the final exam, Scott studied as hard as he could A sight B eye C vision D nose
11 If I were you, I’d _ everything he says with a pinch of salt A make B admit C take D accept
12 You ought to _ the responsibility to keep everyone in the company informed about the latest news
from the top manager
A burden B shoulder C take with D hand
13 _ I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen Just let him face the
music now!
A Many a time B Many the time C Quite a time D or a time
14 Rumors going round, Mr Long is Head of the Department A in the proximity of B in line for C in adjacent to D in view
of
15 “Why are you so sad?” – “ person I called is busy tonight.” A Each and everyone B Every one C Every single D Out of
all the
16 Susan got a feeling that Tom liked her, but she soon realized that was just _ A pinky thoughts B wishful thinking C blessing thoughts D imaginary thinking
17 There are words in English having more than one meaning Pay close attention to this fact
A a large many B quite many C quite a lot D a great many
18 If a whale _ itself, it swims onto the shore and cannot get back in the water A beaches B seats C sticks D shores
19 Your request for greater financial support has to be _ the claim from other departments
(22)20 Recently, the company has received a _ of complaints from the customers about poor products
A pack B barrage C pool D bank
Question II: Give the correct tense and form of the verb to fit each gap (1.5ps)
1 It’s about time the government (do) _ something about the sewage system
which (not upgrade) for years
2 Mr Nam asked that a trustee (appoint) _ to take control of the company
3 Critics say the mayor is too busy (campaign) (do) _
his job properly
4 To perform this operation, the surgeon use a laser with a beam (measure) _ 0,1
millimeter
5 When she found her dog (eat) her birthday cake, she couldn’t but (kick) _ it out
6 If there aren’t any tickets left when we reach the front of the queue, we (wait) _
all the time for nothing
7 It is highly desirable that from every product in regular production, samples (withdraw) periodically
Question III: Supply the correct form of the word in brackets (1.5ps)
1 ……… is one of the important factors that lead the firm to success (manage)
2 The tsunami has caused ……… damage to the Japanese (calculate)
3 Excuse me, Sir I know it’s……….…… to call you up at two A.M But our factory is
on fire! (convenience)
4 All those foreign visitors can speak Vietnamese very well There will be a big ……… to
have a translator here (useful)
5 The natural disasters have……… …… seriously the life of all people there.(effect)
6 Look at the doctor’s……… …….carefully before you take these tablets.( prescribe)
7 The behavior of the woman is very……….………The guard of the supermarket is having a look on her (suspect)
(23)10 The United State gained ……… … … from Britain in 1776 (depend) Question IV: Identify 10 errors in the following passage and correct them (1.0 pt)
New technology has made a tremendous impact in modern life and communications For example, went are
the day when newspapers were full of misprints and spelling errors These are now virtually things of the past
Whilst it cannot be always said that the content of some newspapers have improved, and it may be truth that
the moral standards of others are opened to question, no one would deny that the papers itself are more visual
attractive than they ever were before Nevertheless, if you opt for a paper which has its origin in the more
dubious gutter press, it is unlikely that you can expect to find accuracy, for the fact is usually blended with
fiction and seems to be of little import, so long as the paper wins the major battles of the circulation war
Your answers: Mistake Correction
1……… ……… 2……… ……… 3……… ……… 4……… ……… 5……… ……… 6……… ……… 7……… ……… 8……… ……… 9……… ………
10……… ……… Question V: Put one suitable preposition or particle in the blank of each sentence (1p)
1 I could probably work _ the answer if I had a pencil, some paper and a calculator
2 People who eat an unhealthy diet are susceptible all kinds of illnesses and diseases
3 Is there any evidence _ the contrary?
4 As the years passed, Joe’s memories of his terrible experience faded _ , and he began to lead
a normal life again
5 Do you know the girl _ long hair? – Yes, she is a girl few words
6 We spent an hour trying to puzzle _ the answer to this problem We have to finish _ our essays for homework tonight
(24)C READING (6 points)
Question I: Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (2p) Number of blue whales increasing
This is a good-news story about sea life Scientists (1) reported that the number of blue
whales in the eastern Pacific Ocean (2) the highest they have been in over a century
Researchers at the University of Washington report that there are now over 2,200 blue whales (3) Mexico and Alaska Hunters killed nearly all the blue whales in that area and they were
(4) to extinction (5) became illegal in 1971 and the numbers of the world's
largest mammal started increasing It has (6) over 40 years for the blue whale to recover Lead (7) Dr Cole Monnahan was very happy at this positive news He said: "For us, this is a
great conservation success story."
Dr Monnahan said the number of 2,200 blue whales in the area might not rise any further He said: “Before this study, some people thought that the number should be going
(8) , but if
there were about 2,200 whales to begin with, then that is what the environment can support.” Monnahan
warned that the creature still needs to be (9) , saying: “California blue whales are
recovering because we took actions to stop catches and start monitoring If we hadn’t, the population might
have been pushed to (10) extinction.” He added that: “The recovery of California
blue whales from whaling demonstrates the ability of blue whale populations to rebuild under careful
management and conservation measures.” Your answers:
1……… 2……… 3……… 4……… 5……… 6……… 7……… 8……… 9………… 10………… Question II: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space (2pts)
It is relatively easy for computers to speak A computer that says ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ in the right
places is (1) _ miracle of science ,but recognizing the words that make up normal , continuous human
speech is another (2) _ Not until now have computer been programmed to (3) _ to a range of spoken commands.Until recently
(25)only then would be able to respond(4) _to their master’s or mistress’s voice.Now rapid progress is being
made (5) systems programmed to adapt easily to each new speaker
The IBM Tangora system,under development at the end of 1980s was claimed to (6) a spoken
vocabulary of 20,000 words with 95 percent accuracy The system includes a processor that can make
informed guesses as to(7) is a likely sentence.That system has been programmed not only with
grammatical rules,but also with an analyssis of a vast quantity of office correspondence.On the (8)
of this information ,the machine can calculate the probability of one particular word following another
Statistical probability is necessary for computers to interpret not only speech but also (9) data
Security systems can distinguish between faces they have been taught to recognize,but never has a computer
been able to match a human’s ability to make sense of a three-dimemsional scene(10) identifying all
objects in it
(From ‘Heinle & Heinle TOEFL Test Assistant Grammar’ by Milada Broukal) Question 1: A no B not C nothing D none
Question 2: A problem B topic C matter D theme Question 3: A talk B answer C communicate D react Question 4: A truly B completely C accurately D right Question 5: A with B for C within D as
Question 6: A know B recognize C master D realize Question 7: A which B what C how D that
Question 8: A foundation B principle C ground D basis Question 9: A visual B noticeable C seen D visible Question 10: A from B by C of D without
Question III: Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) (2pts)
We are descendants of the ice age Periods of glaciation have spanned the whole of human existence
for the past million years The rapid melting of the continental glaciers at the end of the last ice age spurred one of the most dramatic climate changes in the history of the planet During this interglacial time, people
(26)animal husbandry Over the past few thousand years, the Earth’s climate has been extraordinarily beneficial, and humans have prospered exceedingly well under a benign atmosphere
Ice ages have dramatically affected life on Earth almost from the very beginning It is even possible
that life itself significantly changed the climate All living organisms pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and eventually store it in sedimentary rocks within the Earth’s crust If too much carbon dioxide
is lost, too much heat escapes out into the atmosphere This can cause the Earth too cool enough for glacial
ice to spread across the land
In general the reduction of the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been equalized by the
input of carbon dioxide from such events as volcanic eruptions Man, however, is upsetting the equation by
burning fossil fuels and destroying tropical rain forests, both of which release stored carbon dioxide This
energizes the greenhouse effect and causes the Earth to warm If the warming is significant enough, the polar
ice caps eventually melt
The polar ice caps drive the atmospheric and oceanic circulation systems Should the ice caps melt,
warm tropical waters could circle the globe and make this a very warm, inhospitable planet Over the past century, the global sea level has apparently risen upwards of inches, mainly because
of the melting of glacial ice If present warming trends continue, the seas could rise as much as feet by the
next century This could flood coastal cities and fertile river deltas, where half the human population lives
Delicate wetlands, where many marine species breed, also would be reclaimed by the sea In addition, more
frequent and severe storms would batter coastal areas, adding to the disaster of the higher seas
The continued melting of the great ice sheets in polar regions could cause massive amounts of ice to
crash into the ocean This would further raise the sea level and release more ice, which could more than
double the area of sea ice and increase correspondingly the amount of sunlight reflected back into space The
(27)Question According to the passage, carbon dioxide is stored in each of the following EXCEPT
A polar ice caps B sedimentary rocks C rain forests D fossil fuel Question What does the final paragraph of the passage mainly discuss?
A The relationship between the ocean and the sun B The amount of sunlight reflected into space
C A rise in global temperatures D The conditions that could lead to an ice age
Question Which of the following does the author NOT mention as a consequence of a large rise in global
sea level?
A The destruction of wetlands B The flooding of cities C A more diverse marine population D Severe storms
Question According to the passage, what is the relationship between carbon dioxide and the Earth’s
climate?
A Carbon dioxide, which istrapped in glacial ice, isreleased when warm temperatures cause the ice melt
B The greenhouse effect, which leads to the warming of the climate, is result of too much carbon
stored in the Earth’s crust
C Rain causes carbon dioxide to be washed out of the atmosphere and into the ocean D An increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide results in the warming of the climate Question The word "beneficial" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A calm B inviting C thoughtful D favorable
Question The word "massive" can be replaced to A wide B huge C dense D thick
Question It can be inferred from the passage that the development of agriculture
A preceded the development of animal husbandry B withstood vast changes in the Earth’s climate
C did not take place during an ice age D was unaffected by the greenhouse effect Question The word “this” in the third paragraph refers to
A man’s upsetting the equation B the reduction of the level of carbon dioxide C a volcanic eruption D the melting of the polar ice caps
Question The word “inhospitable” is closest in meaning to A imperfect B uninhabitable C unlikable D cruel
(28)C Man’s effect on the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere D The climate of the Earth over the years
D WRITING (6 points)
Question I: Rewrite these sentences so that the new one has a similar meaning as the sentence preceded
(2pts)
1 " Let 's go for a walk in the park," said Andrew
Andrew suggested His second attempt on the world record was successful
He broke She and I have never been there before
Neither What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English
I The result of the match was never in doubt
At no time This will be the orchestra 's first performance outside London
This will be the first time In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late at the meeting
Although Bill The house looks better since the repainting was done
The house looks better now The concert was not as good as we had expected
The concert didn’t come 10 Mosquitoes cause malaria
Malaria is known Question II: Do not change the given word, use it to write each of the following sentences so that each has
a similar meaning as the original one (2pts)
1 Returning from the battle, they had no money left (RUB)
……… I was very lucky to escape from that crash (COUNT)
……… Our boss is absolutely determined not to give us that pay rise (INTENT)
Our boss……… the pay rise I’d thought about it for some time and decided to try to something (A GO)
……… It was disgraceful that Barbara refused to help one of her oldest and closest friends
(BACK) ……… I promise that I will return the money to you (HONOUR)
(29)7 Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument (LIKENED) ………
8 When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated (RIDE) They arrived at their destination alive and kicking (SOUND)
……… 10 At this moment I only have time to think about my university thesis (PREOCCUPIED)
……… Question III: Composition writing (2 pts)
In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students Do you think this is a good idea? In about
250 words, write a composition expressing your point of view Give reasons for your answer Your answer:
-THE END – ĐÁP ÁN A PHONETICS (1 point)
Question I: Pronunciation(0.5p) D, D, B, C B Question II: Stress (0.5p) D C B B B
B GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (7points) Question I: Choose the best answer: (2p) B D D A B C B C D 10 B
11 C 12 B 13 A 14 B 15 C 16 B 17 D 18 A 19 C 20 B Question II: Give the correct tense and form of the verb (1p) Did, hasn’t been upgraded Will have been waiting Be appointed Be withdrawn
3 Campaigning to measuring
5 eating, kick
Question III: Supply the correct form of the word in brackets (1pt)
1 Management incalculable inconvenient uselessness affected prescription suspicious
8 admitted domesticity 10 independence Question IV: Your answers:
Mistake Correction
(30)3…………cannot be always……… ………cannot always be……… 4………have improved………… ………has improved………
5…………truth………… ………true……… are opened are open itself themselves
8 visual visually for the fact for fact 10 so long as as long as
Question V: Put one suitable preposition or particle in the blank of each sentence (1p) out to to away With/ of
6 out off for back C READING (6 points)
Question I: Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (2p) have taken
2 is researcher between up close protected Whaling 10 near
Question II: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space (2p)
1 A C D C A B B D A 10 B
Question III: Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) (2p) A D C D D B C A B 10 A
D WRITING (5 points)
Question I: Rewrite these sentences so that the new one has a similar meaning as the sentence preceded
(2p)
1 Andrew suggested going for a walk in the park / Andrew suggested that they should go for a walk in the
park
2 He broke the world record at / on his second attempt
3 Neither she nor I have been there before / Neither have she and I been there before I was particularly impressed by her excellent command of English
5 At no time was the result of the match in doubt
6 This will be the first time the orchestra has played / performed outside London Although Bill took a taxi, he arrived late at the meeting
(31)10 Malaria is known to be caused by mosquitoes Question II: Do not change the given word, use it to write each of the following sentences so that each has
a similar meaning as the original one (2p)
1 Returning from the battle, they didn’t have two pennies/ halfpennies/ beans to rub together I count myself very lucky to have escaped from that crash
3 Our boss is intent on not giving us the pay rise
4 I’d thought about it about some time and decided to give it a go
5 It was disgraceful that Barbara had turned her back on one of her oldest and closest friends I give you my word of honour that I will return the money to you
7 Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument
8 When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was taken for a ride They arrived at their destination safe and sound
10 At this moment, I am preoccupied with my university thesis
5 Đề số
PART A: LISTENING (30ms)
LISTENING COMPREHENSION (2 marks for each, 30 marks)
WHEN YOU MEET SOMEONE YOU KNOW YOU SAY HELLO THAT’S EASY BUT WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR FRIEND? THAT’S EASY, TOO IT’S IMPORTANT TO BE
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU SHOULD SAY IN A CERTAIN SITUATION? HERE ARE
FIFTEEN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS AND YOU MUST CHOOSE WHAT YOU WOULD SAY IN EACH OF THEM YOU’LL SEE THREE POSSIBLE ANSWERS TO HELP YOU, BUT ONLY ONE OF THEM IS RIGHT PUT A CROSS (X) BESIDE THE RIGHT ONE
1 The Browns have invited the Greens for tea today What they say when their guests arrive? They say:
a Welcome b Glad you could come c We're looking forward to seeing you They sit down to talk Mr Brown doesn’t hear what Mrs Green is saying What does he say to her? He says:
a Excuse me b How are you? c I beg your pardon
3 Then they have tea Mrs Green takes sugar with her tea But the sugar is beside Mr Brown and she can’t reach it What does she say to get the sugar? She says:
a More sugar? b Hand me the sugar! c Pass me the sugar, please Of course Mr Brown helps her at once What does he say when he gives her the sugar He says: a Please b Here you are c Excuse me
5 Mr Green has no tea in his cup He has finished it all What does Mrs Brown ask him? She asks him:
(32)7 You meet somebody for the first time He says ‘How you do’ to you How should you answer? You should answer:
a How you do? b I'm fine, thank you c Thank you, the same to you Somebody has happened to stand on your foot or bump against you lightly in the street he says” Oh, I’m sorry” How can you answer? You can answer:
a It was a great pleasure b Excuse me c That’s' all right Bill has a lot of work to Peter wants him to come with him to a dance Bill can’t come so what does he answer? He answers:
a I'm busy b I'm in a hurry c It's no use
10 Mary is going by train She’s a bit late and very nervous because she thinks she’ll miss her train What can you say when you tell her to take it easy? You say:
a Don't worry! b Be quiet! c Be careful
11 You don’t know what time it is What you say to somebody, if you want to ask him the time? You say:
a How much is the clock? b What time is it? c When will you get a watch? 12 Bob and Tom often meet in the evening, as they are good friends What does Bob say, when he leaves Tom after having talked for a while? They are going to meet again soon He says:
a Bye-bye! b Good evening! c Nice to meet you
13 You have helped somebody who is now very grateful and shows it by saying ‘Thank you very much!’ How could you answer? You could answer:
a It's all the same to me b Never mind c Not at all
14 It’s Christmas and a friend of yours wishes you ‘ merry Christmas!’ What could you say as an answer? You could say:
a Thank you - the same to you! b Many happy returns of the day! c Congratulations! 15 You are going through the customs What does the customs officer say to you when you are standing in front of him with all your luggage? He says:
a Can I help you? b Have you anything to declare? c Any more fares, please? B GRAMMAR
I Complete each sentence so that it means the same as the previous one (15 marks) “How long have you been learning English?” the teacher asked me
The teacher asked me how My sister goes to bed later than my brother
My brother Judy started working with us eight years ago
Judy has The film wasn’t very interesting, but I’d like to see it again
(33)It can’t They’ll take the tourists on a sightseeing tour
The tourists Pollution is killing many animals
Many animals “I’m going to call the police,” Tom said to me
Tom told I think you should take more exercise
If I 10 I’d like to travel round the world but I don’t have enough money If I 11 He went back home in order to get his jacket
He went back home so 12 It won’t be necessary for people to learn to write
People won’t 13 I plan to finish the book before the end of the week
By the end 14 Somebody does Holly’s homework for her
Holly has 15 I didn’t write to you because I didn’t have your address
If I II Complete the sentences with the correct answer (15 marks) She hasn’t got a car, ?
A does she B has she C hasn’t she
I offered her, but she wanted to try on her own A to help B help C helping
She’s been waiting five o’clock A since B for C from Did you enjoy at the party?
A you B yourself C by yourself The wreck a week ago
A was discovered B was discovering C has been discovered She had beautiful voice!
A such B so C such a I can hear someone
(34)He in Canada when he was a child A used to live B has been living C was living She me where she was going
A told B told to C said
10 They didn’t allow us out in the evening A going B to go C go
11 You so much junk food
A shouldn’t eat B can’t be eating C had better eat 12 The fourth time I tried I break the record A could B am able to C managed to 13 If you me I wouldn’t have gone there
A have warned B had warned C would have warned
14 She me, because she was there too and she was wearing her glasses A can’t have seen B couldn’t have seen C must have seen
15 You her that question — it was rude!
A shouldn’t have asked B mustn’t have asked C couldn’t have asked III Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense (10 marks)
I knew he (cry) when I saw him because his eyes were red
What plans have you made for the summer? Where (you /spend) the holiday? I’m on a diet and by the end of the month I (lose) six kilos
They (live) in the same house since they were born
The film (already/start) when we arrived at the cinema, so we missed the beginning
Come on! We (be) late for school
This time tomorrow I (watch) my favourite programme on TV He usually (spend) most of the day talking on the phone In thirty years’ time people (live) underwater
10 If you (give) me your number, I would have called you C VOCABULARY
I Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word (10 marks) ., we didn’t have time to go sightseeing FORTUNE
She’s still ; she’s been looking for a job for ages EMPLOY
When he saw the wreck he knew he had made an incredible DISCOVER Musical was provided in the evening ENTERTAIN
(35)We go away at weekends, but we’re usually at home OCCASION There has been a lot of recently about pollution of the sea DISCUSS 10 He is very of the young journalist SUSPICION
II Complete the sentences with one word (15 marks) Turtles don’t have babies; they l eggs
The scuba divers are e a shipwreck near those rocks She never loses her t ; she keeps calm whatever happens Stop m about and come over here to help me
I can’t c on my work when you play that music so loud This problem is too c — I can’t solve it
I love your new earrings When did you have your ears p ? Ricky Martin isn’t just a good singer, but also a t actor This chair is very u ; it’s given me a bad back
10 They’re t an exam at school tomorrow
11 Don’t believe him! He’s only p to be in trouble
12 Someone has s fire to the computer lab! Call the fire brigade! 13 Unicorns never existed; they’re just m creatures
14 Don’t tell anyone else about this; it’s a s between you and me 15 I need to take some t off work to relax a little
D PRONUNCIATION (20 ms)
Do they rhyme or not? If they rhyme write R in front of the number blank If not, write N on the space provided (10 marks) e.g _R_ night – light _N_light – late
(36)_16 tide – hide _17 shoot – put _18 tip – keep _19 pool – pull _20 steer – clear E READING (20 ms)
Read this magazine article and the exercises that follow THE FUTURE OF COMPUTERS
It is becoming more and more difficult to imagine what our life would be like without computers They have become essential everywhere: air travel depends on them, the
publication of books and magazines depends on them, most communication systems cannot function without them Computer chips even control your fridge, _ (A) Computers can already recognise people’s voices, fingerprints and even eyes They can make calculations a million times faster than the human brain They can store vast amounts of information and “remember” it within seconds They can read out texts for people with eyesight problems _ (B) They can produce films, music and artwork They can play chess and defeat human chess champions
Still, computers are not able to think creatively and cannot feel They depend on human programmers and, although they can evaluate information according to logical rules, these rules have to be programmed into them No computer is capable of having an original thought,
(C)
However, the processing power of computers is doubling every 12 months In thirty years’ time, an average home computer will be as powerful as 1,000 human brains This will give people the opportunity to use computers to more and more of the jobs that only humans can at present and might mean an easier life for all of us On the other hand, it is highly likely that by then, _ (D) The machines of the future will be able to think and feel just as humans do: they will be able to feel happy or sad and to express their thoughts and feelings whenever they want to
People will be able to scan their brains into computers so that the machines of the future (E) but not human bodies And it is possible that they will feel the need for a body and, as a result, become sad and depressed There is no knowing what they might choose to then, but we can only hope it will be for the best
I Match these headings with the paragraphs of the article: (10 marks) a Computers in the future
b Worries about the future
(37)II Now put each of these phrases in the right place in the article (10 marks) but most human beings make millions of such thoughts in their lifetime They can talk
will actually have human brains,
computers will have become fully conscious television, microwave oven, lift and air conditioner F WRITING (65 marks)
1 Write a short article for a magazine about the future of Earth Use these notes to help you:
the situation now – pollution; animals in danger; global warming what life on Earth will be like in 100 years’ time if we go on like this what we should
Write about 100 words (25 ms) Where were you five years ago?
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