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PHONETICS

I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others

1 A regime B passenger C geology D engine A enquiry B priority C sacrifice D Valentine A banquet B handkerchief C concord D

husband

4 A drought B sought C wrought D nought A resign B resound C resonant D

resource

II Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others A temporary B influence C implement D facsimile A expert B contrast C postpone D product A infamous B interfere C signature D primitive A military B appliance C emigrant D admirable 10 A consequence B ascertain C comprehend D inhospitable

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1A 2A 3D 4A 5D 6D 7C 8B 9B 10A VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I Choose the best option to fill each blank 11 Smith had a lucky escape He killed

A would have been B must have been C could have been D should have been

12 Fast food is very popular , a diet of burgers, pizzas and fried chicken is not very healthy

A Unfortunately B While C Now that D In contrast

13 The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?

A did he B hasn’t he C didn’t he D doesn’t he

14 Over the last few months, garages the price of petrol four times

A have risen B have put up C raised D have gone up

A unreadable B misread C readable D illegible 16 Prices of flats from a few thousand to millions of dollars

A vary B change C differ D fluctuate 17 , the invention was perfect, but it didn’t sell very well

A Technologically B Politically C Practically D Technically

18 Tom doesn’t know much about computing, his brother is an expert at it A however B whereas C therefore D in contrast

19 What are used for assessing a student's ability?

A criteria B criterion C criterias D criterions 20 They a big fortune when they were young, so they didn’t have to work hard A came into B came up C came across D came round

21 Up to now space exploring still remains very risky, complex and expensive endeavor

A the/ the B a/ the C a/ Ỉ D Ỉ/a 22 Something tells me that you to a single word I in the past ten minutes

A haven’t been listening/ have said B haven’t listened/ said C haven’t listened/ was saying D didn’t listen/ said

23 It is the recommendation of many psychologists to associate words and remember names

A that a learner uses mental images B mental images are used

C that a learner must use mental images D that a learner use mental images 24 Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over made of natural fibers A that B which C the one D what 25 I'm my brother is

A nothing near as ambitious as B nowhere like so ambitious as C nowhere near as ambitious as D nothing as ambitious as 26 On the battle field

A lay the tanks B did the tanks lie C lied the tanks D the tanks lay

27 I'm trying this alternative cold remedy It's different plant roots and herbs, and tastes very strange

A consisting of B containing C composed of D included 28 in our town this year

29 To love and to be loved the greatest happiness on Earth

A are B is C were D are being

30 Susan: "Tom says he doesn’t like you!" - Lucy: " "

A I don’t care B So I C I know he isn’t D It makes nothing

31 Tom: "I'm having some friends over for dinner today Would you like to join us?" Mary:" "

A As a matter of fact, I B Can I take a rain check? C Come on It’s my turn D Thanks, but I don’t

32 Lan: "Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti or something different?" - Tuan: " ."

A Anything will B Yes, please C Never mind D I don’t mind

33 Jane: "Have you got the time, please?" - Peter: " "

A No, I haven’t I'm busy B Sorry I don’t have a watch now C I'd rather not D Sure I have plenty of time 34 The horse began to run as fast as he could

A frightening B frightened C frighten D frightful 35 If coastal erosion continues to take place at the present rate, in another fifty years this beach any more

A doesn’t exist B isn’t existing C isn’t going to exist D won’t be existed

36 Jane: "Shall we turn back?" - Tom: "Well, I'm turning back It’s too dangerous to go mountain climbing this weather."

A about / in B by/ in C for/ in D against/ on

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11C 12A 13D 14B 15D 16A 17D 18B 19A 20A 21D 22A 23D 24A 25C 26A 27C 28A 29B 30A 31B 32A 33B 34B 35C 36C

II Choose the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences

37 She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it

A objected to it B permitted it C looked it over D accepted it without investigation

38 I think we have solved this problem once and for all

39 At first, our problems seemed insurmountable However, now I think we'll be able to find solutions

A able to be solved B not able to be discussed C able to be discussed D not able to be solved

40 Dalat is famous for various ideal excursion places such as Xuan Huong lake, pine forests and waterfalls

A similar B different C unique D likely IV Find out one mistake in each sentence by choosing A, B, C or D

41 Not until I was on my way (A) to the airport that I realized (B) I had left (C) my passport at home (D)

42 James was worried that he was the last person (A) to submit the physical (B) assignment but (C) he was actually

the second (D)

43 The team leader demanded (A) from his team members (B) a serious attitude toward (C) work, good team spirit and that they work hard (D)

44 Digital clocks, however precise, they (A) cannot be perfectly (B) accurate because the (C) earth's rotation changes slightly (D) over years

45 He received (A) a bonus that was (B) equivalent (C) two months' pay (D) ĐÁP ÁN

37C 38C 39A 40C 41B 42B 43D 44A 45C READING

I Read the passage below carefully, then choose the correct answers

At the school-leaving age, some school-leavers go into college, and others go directly into the workforce For children that go directly into the workforce, there needs to be a certain amount of academic preparation

Firstly, decide on a future career If your child knows that college is not the path they want to take, they need to have a good idea of what they want to A 10th grader should have a good idea of what it is they want to when they are done with their schooling

Secondly, once your students have decided on a future career, you need to map out a plan of action They will need to spend some time becoming an authority in their area of interest This can be done through reading, taking classes, and keeping up with changes and innovation in their area of interest through reading blogs and industry periodicals

Thirdly, gain experience A good way for a teen to gain experience in their area of expertise is to take a part- time job and to get internships This is very important because having this kind of early life experience in their sought- after field can take the place of a degree

Finally, demonstrate skill Your students should something that demonstrates they are skilled enough to handle the job If they are interested in making furniture, they should build an

armoire If they want to be a computer programmer, they should write a program If they want to be an artist, they should have an artist portfolio

46 At the school- leaving age, A most school- leavers go directly into the workforce

C all school- leavers are eager to enter colleges or universities

D school-leavers who want to go to work directly need to have an academic preparation for their future work

47 It's necessary for school- leavers

A to have a good idea of what they want to when leaving high schools B to decide that college is not the path they want to take

C to decide on a future career before going into college or university D to go to work to earn their own money

48 Once the students have decided on their future career,

A the teacher needs to spend some time becoming an authority in his or her area of interest B the teacher should read as many industrial periodicals as possible

C the teacher needs to map out a plan of action to help the students get some knowledge of their area of interest

D they need to ask the teacher for some advice

49 According to the passage, it’s true to say that the students who want to go directly into workforce

A should take any job before deciding their career

B should take a part- time job and get internships to gain experience

C should something that demonstrates that they are skilled enough to handle the job after taking the job

D can only gain experience after they have applied for good jobs 50 The main idea of the passage is

A what the teacher should to help his children to go into the workforce B many various kinds of jobs for school- leavers

C there's a tendency for school- leavers to go directly into the workforce

D some useful steps school- leavers should follow if they tend to go directly into the workforce ĐÁP ÁN

46D 47A 48C 49B 50D

II Read the passage below carefully, then choose the correct answers

Ocean water plays an indispensable role in supporting life The great ocean basins hold about 300 million cubic miles of water From this vast amount, about 80,000 cubic miles of water are sucked into the atmosphere each year by evaporation and returned by precipitation and drainage to the ocean More than 24,000 cubic miles of rain descend annually upon the continents This vast amount is required to replenish the lakes and streams, springs and water tables on which all flora and fauna are dependent Thus, the hydrosphere permits organic existence

of surface melt water during the summer season Thus, all aquatic life would be destroyed and the interchange of warm and cold currents, which moderates climate, would be notably absent Another outstanding characteristic of water is that water has a heat capacity which is the highest of all liquids and solids except ammonia This characteristic enables the oceans to absorb and store vast quantities of heat, thereby often preventing climatic extremes In addition, water dissolves more substances than any other liquid It is this characteristic that helps make oceans a great storehouse for minerals which have been washed down from the continents In several areas of the world these minerals are being commercially exploited Solar evaporation of salt is widely practiced, potash is extracted from the Dead Sea, and magnesium is produced from sea water along the American Gulf Coast

51 The author's main purpose in this passage is to

A describe the properties and uses of water B illustrate the importance of conserving water

C explain how water is used in commerce and industry D compare water with other liquids 52 The phrase "This vast amount" in line refers to

A 300 million cubic miles of water B 80,000 million cubic of water C 80,000 cubic miles of water D 24,000 cubic miles of rain 53 The word "replenish" can best be replaced by

A fill again B replace C evaporate D form 54 According to the passage, fish can survive in the oceans because A they not need oxygen B ice floats

C evaporation and condensation create a water cycle D there are currents in the ocean 55 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of water?

A Water expands when it is frozen B Water is a good solvent C Water can absorb heat D Water contracts on cooling 56 The word "outstanding" is closest in meaning to

A exceptionally good B special C important D amusing 57 According to the passage, the hydrosphere is NOT

A responsible for all forms of life B that part of the earth covered by water C a source of natural resources D in danger of freezing water

58 The author's tone in the passage can best be described as

A dogmatic B dispassionate C speculative D biased 59 The author organizes the passage by

A comparison and contrast B juxtaposition of true and untrue ideas

C general statements followed by examples D hypothesis and proof

60 Which of the following statements would be most likely to begin the paragraph immediately following the passage?

C Another remarkably property of ice is its strength

D Drought and flooding are two types of disasters associated with water ĐÁP ÁN

51A 52D 53A 54B 55D 56B 57D 58B 59C 60A

III Read the passage below and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank

NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN!

Education is a life-long process that not only provides us with basic skills such as literacy and numeracy, but is also essential in (61) our future lives From the moment we enter kindergartens as small children, and as we progress through primary and secondary education, we (62) the foundations for the life ahead of us We must discipline ourselves to work hard (63) we can pass exams and gain the qualifications we will need to secure a good job We must also acquire valuable life skills so that we can fit in and work with those around us And of course health education helps us to understand (64) we can stay fit and healthy

For most people, this process ends when they are in their mid-to-late teens For others, however, it is the beginning of a lifetime of learning After they finish school,

many (65) to further education where they will learn more useful skills such as computer literacy or basic business management (66) will enroll on a program of higher education at a university where, with hard work, they will have the opportunity to graduate after three or four years with a well-earned degree After that, they may work for a while before opting to study for a higher degree- an MA, for example, or a PhD Alternatively, they may choose to attend an evening class after work or, if they have a sympathetic

employer, (67) day release so that they can study during the week And if they live a long way from a college or university, they might follow a (68) course using mail and the Internet (69) , it is largely due to the proliferation of computers that many people have started to study again and can proudly class themselves as mature students

We live in a fascinating and constantly changing world, and we must continually learn and (70) new knowledge if we are to adapt and keep up with changing events Our schooldays are just the beginning of this process, and we should make the best of every

opportunity to develop ourselves, whether we are eighteen or eighty You are, indeed, never too old to learn

61 A forming B shaping C moulding D leading 62 A are lying B are laying C are replacing D are building

63 A in order to B so as that C so that D in case 64 A how B what C when D where 65 A progress B continue C move D pursue 66 A The others B Another C The other D Others 67 A ask B obtain C achieve D bring 68 A writing B correspondence C mail D self-study

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61B 62B 63C 64A 65A 66D 67B 68B 69D 70B WRITING

I Choose the sentence A, B, C or D which is closest in meaning to the printed one

71 When he was asked for more information about the burglary, the man appeared quite upset A When asking for more information about the burglary, the man appeared quite upset

B On being asked for more information about the burglary, the man appeared quite upset C Being asked for more information about the burglary, the man appeared quite upset D The man appeared quite upset, asking for more information about the burglary, the man appeared quite upset

72 Nobody could possibly believe the story she told us A The story she told us was magical

B It's possible that she told an unreal story C It's possible that she told a real story D The story she told us was beyond belief

73 It’s your duty to finish your homework before you go to school A You were supposed to finish your homework before you go to school B Your homework is supposed to be finished before going to school C That your homework is finished before you go to school is your duty D Your duty finishing your homework before you go to school is necessary 74 The hotels were both uncomfortable

A None of the hotels was comfortable B Neither of hotels were comfortable C Neither of the hotels was comfortable D Either of the hotels was

uncomfortable

75 "You didn’t lock the door this morning as I found the keys on the table when I got home!" the woman told her son

A The woman scolded her son with unlocking the door that morning as she found the key on the table

B The woman criticized her son for not locking the door that morning, adding that she saw the keys on the table

C The woman blamed her son for not unlocking the door that morning as she found the key on the table

D The woman reproached her son of not locking the door that morning, emphasizing that she saw the keys on the table

II Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences 76 , United would have lost the match yesterday

77 , but he often gives me a hand with the housework

A However busy my husband is at work B No matter how busy is my husband at work

C My husband is very busy at work D Although my husband is very busy at work

78 that I tore up the letter

A I was so annoying B I was such an annoyed C So was I annoyed D Such was my annoyance

79 for running a red light, Jane decided it was not in her best interest to argue since she was not wearing her seat belt

A The police stopped her B When stopping by the police C Having been stopped by the police D Being stopped by the police 80 in the atmosphere is the temperature falling below freezing

A Frost is produced B What is frost produced C What produces frost D Frost produces

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71B 72D 73C 74A 75B 76A 77C 78D 79C 80C

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SECTION A – PHONETICS

I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

1 A breath B break C thread D tread A believes B pencils C contents D tables A ragged B wicked C naked D packed A cherish B chorus C chaos D scholar A hysteria B hypocrite C hypocrisy D hydroplane II Find the word with the stress on the SECOND syllable

6 A comparable B company C comparative D compass A committee B refugee C employee D absentee A coherent B permanent C continent D sentiment A fountain B predict C population D colorful 10 A unconcerned B tropical C represent D conspicuous

SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences 11 She was to discover that she had won the first prize

12 a minute! I can’t find my keys

A Keep on B Hold on C Go on D Carry on

13 I have just taken a Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL _ short A of B in C on D for

14 She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally _ only with colleagues for meals, movies or late nights at a club

A supposes B socializes C attends D discusses 15 A good way of food is keeping it in a fridge

A enduring B extending C prolonging D preserving

16 Our seats were _ far from the stage that we couldn't see the actors and actresses clearly

A very B too C enough D so

17 It is very easy for the undereducated to be by slick-talking salesmen A put aside B put up C taken in D taken away 18 The of the family following the divorce was a great shock to the children A break-down B break-in C break-up D break-out 19 I can’t believe how cheap these shorts were They were a real A discount B sale C bargain D offer 20 Never off until tomorrow what you can today

A set B put C D turn 21 I have got a _ headache

A spitting B raving C splitting D burning 22 For a while I was at a to know what to say

A blank B loss C pain D crisis 23 I don’t think this fashion will

A catch on B catch up C catch out D catch over

24 We need guaranteed financial before we can even start the design work A agreement B backing C analysis D plans

25 The telephone rang and interrupted my of thought

A train B chain C series D circle

II Read the following passage There is ONE mistake in each of the numbered lines Find and correct it

26 27 28

The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK meet certain standards, and this includes independent schools as well as those are run by the Government All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), so that the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed

At many independent schools in England, you will encourage to take part in

29 30

be encouraged to take graded music exams offering by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, or Trinity College The exam grades gained from these are wide accepted toward university entry requirements

Mistake Correction Mistake Correction

26 29

27 30

28

III Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets

31 The judges were especially impressed by the (IMAGINE) use of light and shade in the painting

32 Slavery is the opposite of (FREE)

33 The athlete (AMBITION) decided to aim for three gold medals 34 The villages in the mountains are quite (ACCESS) during winter

35 In critical situations, they often lose because they play so (PROFESSION)

31 34

32 35

33

SECTION C – READING

I Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D WHY SEAT BELTS ARE NECESSARY

More than 30,000 drivers and front seat passengers are killed or seriously injured each year The impact on you of an accident can be very serious At a speed of only 30 miles per hour it is the same as falling from a third - floor window Wearing a seat belt saves lives; it reduces your chance of death or serious injury by more than half

Who has to wear a seat belt?

Drivers or front seat passengers in most vehicles If you are 14 or over it will be your

responsibility to wear the belt If you not, you could be fined up to £50 It will not be up to the driver to make sure you wear your belt But it will be the driver’s responsibility to make sure that children under 14 not ride in the front unless they are wearing a seat belt of some kind A very few vehicles have a middle front seat between the front passenger seat and the driver’s seat, for example a bench seat Your vehicle may be one of them If just one passenger sits in front, he must wear a seat belt But if two passengers sit in front, the person sitting in the middle will not have to wear a belt

When you not have to wear a seat belt

for that purpose, or if you have a valid medical certificate which excuses you from wearing it Make sure these circumstances apply to you before you decide not to wear your seat belt Remember you may be taken to court for not doing so, and you may be fined if you cannot prove to the court that you have been excused from wearing it

Medical exemptions

Certain people ought not to wear a seat belt because of their health It may be more risky for them to wear a belt than to be in a road accident without one But they will not have to wear a belt if they get a valid medical certificate from a doctor If you think this applies to you, go and talk to a doctor as soon as possible The doctor may reassure you that you can wear a seat belt Or he may have to examine you before he can decide whether or not to give you a

certificate When you go and see him you should ask him at the start how much this would cost Keep the certificate If the police ask you why you are not wearing a seat belt, you should show them the certificate If you cannot show it to them on the spot, you should take the certificate to a police station of your choice within five days

36 This text is taken from

A a medical magazine B a police report on safety C a legal document D a government information leaflet 37 Wearing a seat belt in a vehicle

A reduces the risk of death and injury to drivers and passengers B reduces road accidents by more than half

C saves lives only at a speed of 30 miles per hour

D saves the lives of more than 30,000 drivers and front seat passengers 38 It is the driver’s responsibility to

A make the front seat passenger wear a seat belt B stop children riding in the front seat

C wear a seat belt on all occasions

D make children under 14 wear a seat belt in the front

39 According to the text, which of the following people does not have to wear a seat belt? A Someone who is picking up the children from the local school

B Someone who is backing into a parking space C Someone who is delivering invitations to a party D Someone who is under 14

40 If you are excused from wearing a seat belt on medical grounds, A you must take the certificate to the police station within five days

B the doctor will give you a certificate

C you must show the certificate to the police on the spot D the doctor will have to examine you

Music is universal - it is produced by all cultures Some scientists believe that music came before speech and (41) as a development of mating calls In fact, there is one theory that the (42) languages were chanted or sung, rather than spoken Indeed, in some cultures, music is a form of (43) history The Aboriginal Australians, for example, use music as a means to (44) on stories of the land and spirits to the next generation New evidence suggests that music does not just (45) the feel - good factor but it is also good for the brain A study of intellectually (46) children showed that they could recall more information after it was given to them in a song than after it was read to them as a story

Researchers also report that people (47) better on a standard intelligence test after listening to Mozart The so-called “Mozart effect” has also been (48) by findings that rats brought up on Mozart run faster through a complex network of paths or passages, (49) as a maze Overall, it seems that in most instances people who suffer from any form of mental (50) benefit from listening to music

41 A was B swelled C arose D reacted 42 A earliest B newest C easiest D simplest 43 A enjoying B making C recording D stating 44 A move B pass C hand D happen 45 A convince B satisfy C please D prefer 46 A disabled B inactive C incapable D disordered 47 A examine B prepare C achieve D score 48 A supported B given C marked D remembered 49 A called B heard C regarded D known 50 A badness B hurt C illness D pain III Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word

FRUITIBIX Do you want to be slim?

Do you worry about your family’s health?

Then you should try Fruitibix, the new (51) fruit and nut biscuit Fruitibix (52) wonderful, but it contains less sugar than most other biscuits Each biscuit contains dried fruit and nuts, (53) apples, coconut and bananas Sometimes you (54) like eating something between meals Now, instead of (55) a chocolate bar, bite into a Fruitibix It will keep you healthy

At lunchtime, instead of chips or hamburgers, have a Fruitibix It contains all the essential foods for a balanced (56) And if you are in a (57) , and don’t have time for a proper meal, Fruitibix will give you the (58) to keep on going

So whenever your children ask for (59) sweet, give them Fruitibix instead of cakes or chocolate They will love the taste and it won’t (60) their teeth Discover Fruitibix It’s on your supermarket shelves now!

SECTION D – WRITING

61 I can't believe this is the best hotel in the city!

→ There must 62 Your scheme is brilliant, but I not think it will work

→ Brilliant 63 The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement

→ At 64 We must continue our efforts whether there are problems or not

→ Regardless 65 Basically, a couple’s happiness depends on their ability to communicate

→ Basically, the II Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of these words

66 If you are in London by any chance, come and see me (HAPPEN)

→

67 Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success (MATTER)

→

68 I didn’t agree with the idea (FAVOR)

→

69 He pretended to be enjoying himself, but he wasn’t really (AS)

→

70 He is certainly not a reliable witness (MEANS)

→

III Write a composition about 150 – 200 words on the following topic: “PARENTS ARE THE BEST TEACHERS”

Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer

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SECTION A – PHONETICS

I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others x pt/ correct answer = pts

1 B C D A D

II Find the word with the stress on the second syllable x pt/ correct answer = pts

SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D 15 x pt/ correct answer = 15 pts

11 C 12 B 13 D 14 B 15 D

16 D 17 C 18 C 19 C 20 B

21 C 22 B 23 A 24 B 25 A

II Read the following passage There is ONE mistake in each of the numbered lines Find and correct them x pt/ correct answer = pts

Mistake Correction Mistake Correction

26 those are those that are 29 offering offered

27 so that so 30 wide widely

28 encourage be encouraged

III Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets x pt/ correct answer = pts

31 imaginative 34 inaccessible

32 freedom 35 unprofessionally

33 ambitiously

SECTION C – READING

I Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D x pts/ correct answer = 10 pts

36 D 37 A 38D 39 B 40 C

II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage 10 x pt/ correct answer = 10 pts

41 C 42 A 43 C 44 B 45 B

46 A 47 D 48 A 49 D 50 C

III Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word 10 questions x pt/ question = 10 pts

51 healthy 52 tastes/ is 53 including 54 feel 55 having/ eating 56 meal 57 hurry 58 energy 59 something 60 harm

SECTION D – WRITING

I Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one x pt/ correct answer = pts

61 There must be better hotels than this one in the city

62 Brilliant as /though your scheme is/ may be, I not think it will work 63 At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement

65 Basically, the more a couple can communicate, the happier they are/ will be II Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of these words x pt/ correct answer = pts 66 If you happen to be in London, please come and see me

67 No matter how hard Fred tried (to start his / the car), he didn’t succeed 68 I wasn’t in favor of the idea

69 He acted as if he were enjoying himself, but he wasn’t really

70 He is by no means a reliable witness

III Write a composition about 150 – 200 words on the following topic: (25 pts) “Parents are the best teachers” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer

Notes:

The mark given to this part is based on the following scheme:

1 Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of all main ideas and as details as appropriate Organization & Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented with coherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted

upper-secondary school students

3 Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students

Thank you for your cooperation and considerations - THE END -

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II LEXICO-GRAMMAR (9.4 pts)

Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered blanks provided below this part

14 - That woman in the flat next door to mine is really miserable She never even says hello to me

- Oh, she _ be quite nice sometimes, I’ve found

A can B may C might D ought to 15 - Haven’t you finished this decorating yet?

- No, and I think you _ help me instead of just standing around

A may B might C please D will 16 - No one will give me a job What can I do?

- Well, you _ go to an agency

A could B may C perhaps D ought

A That makes the monarch butterflies’ migration B The migration of the monarch butterflies is C What makes the monarch butterflies’ migration D The migration of the monarch butterflies, which is 18 _, methane can be used as a fuel

A It is produced by the fermentation of organic matter B Produced by the fermentation of organic matter C The production by the fermentation of organic matter D The fermentation of organic matter

19 When is not known

A was the wheel invented B the invention of the wheel C it was invented the wheel D the wheel was invented 20 The confident trickster the old lady out of her life savings

A swindled B robbed C deceived D misled 21 The doctor was praised for her _ work with her patients

A groundless B tireless C bottomless D restless 22 It was with a heart that she said goodbye to all her colleagues

A solemn B heavy C dismal D grim 23 Psychologists still wonder if some personality traits are

A interminable B inadvertent C innate D inevitable 24 As is known to all, everyone is born _

A equal B same C similar D alike

25 I was very angry because none of the servants was _ when I wanted a message A inaccessible B fashionable C illegible D available 26 little we may like it, old age comes to most of us

A So B Since C However D Despite

27 When my mother was in hospital, I was busy so I had to see her not _ but _ A some day / every day B every day / some other day

C every day / every other day D the other day / every day 28 She opened her mouth _ and didn’t know what to say

A in no fear B for fear C in fear D at fear 29 The post office that you are looking for is

A for distance B at some distance C no distance D both A and C are correct 30 After class they went to see Peter, who a high fever

31 Peter was to be the best basketball player by the students in his school A acknowledged B recognized C admitted D accepted 32 Our soldiers _ bravely against the enemy

A proceeded B forwarded C advanced D furthered 33 The rapid development of our hometown a change in our opinion

A effected B performed C impacted D suffered Your answers:

14 _A _ 15 _B _ 16 _A _ 17 _C _ 18 _B _ 19 _D _ 20 _A _ 21 _B _ 22 _B _ 23 _C _ 24 _A _ 25 _D _ 26 _C _ 27 _C _ 28 _C _ 29 _C _ 30 _A _ 31 _A _ 32 _C _ 33 _A _ Part 2: Insert a / an or the, or Ø (zero article) Write your answer in the numbered blanks provided below this part

It has been announced that for (00) third consecutive month there has been (34) rise in (35) number of people unemployed, rather than (36) fall that had been predicted The rise was blamed on (37) continuing uncertainty over (38) government economic policy, and couldn't come at (39) worse time for the Prime Minister, who is facing (40) growing criticism over (41) way (42) present crisis is being

handled

MPs are increasingly voicing (43) fears that despite (44) recent devaluation of the pound and cuts in (45) interest rates, (46)

government still expects (47) recovery of the economy to take three or even four years To make matters worse, (48) number of small businesses going into (49) liquidation is still at a record level, and (50) housing market is showing no signs of recovery Some backbenchers expect a general election before (51) end of the winter unless there is (52) rapid change of (53) fortune

Your answers: (00) _ the

34 a 35 _the _ 36 the _ 37 the _ 38 Ø _ 39 _a _ 40 Ø 41 the _ 42 the _ 43 Ø 44 the _ 45 Ø _ 46 the _ 47 _the 48 the _ 49 Ø _ 50 the _ 51 _the 52 _a _ 53 Ø _ Part 3: In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word It is either incorrect

grammatically, or does not fit the sense of the text For each line write the unnecessary word in the space beside the text Tick each correct line

which they are absorbed by the body, the majority being 00 they medicines designed to cure illnesses They are manufactured 00

ü

from a variety of sources which include animal and products, 54 and

plants and minerals In the recent years it has become possible 55 _the to synthesize in the laboratory many drugs which previously 56

_which _

obtained from plants and animal products A small number of 57 _ü _

drugs can become addictive if taken excessively, as that is either 58 _as _ too frequently, or in doses larger than they recommended for 59

_they _

medical to use Drugs intended as painkillers, or drugs with a 60 _to _

hypnotic effect are used as sleeping pills, can both become 61 _are

addictive if abused It is important to make emphasize the fact 62 _make

that it is the abuse of drugs which has once become a widespread 63 _once social problem in many societies, and not that the drug itself 64

not

may have many of beneficial effects when used medically This is 65 of why many drugs are obtainable only through prescription from 66 _ü a doctor Some people would argue that if addiction to drugs 67

_if

involves both psychological and social factors, since those are 68 are _ people who become addicts may so as in order to find some 69 _as _ relief from personal or social inadequacies This argument 70

_ü _

implies that it is somehow the addict's fault if not he or she 71 _not

becomes addicted, and this is it to ignore the powerful physical 72 _it _ effects of many drugs Any temporary effects of the well-being 73 _the soon wear off, leading to severe physical discomfort

Part 4: Complete the text with a suitable preposition in each space Write your answer in the numbered blanks provided below this part

exception, characterized by great effort and determination He seemed to thrive on difficult situations, and it was when (76) pressure, that he produced his greatest performances In later years, he became increasingly prone (77) injury, and last year, his talents evidently (78) decline, he failed to regain his Olympic long-jump title, and promptly retired At his best, however, his jumping was sometimes (79) belief, and in his greatest year, 2000, he broke the world record no fewer than four times In the late 1990s he was single-handedly responsible (80) bringing British athletics out of a severe slump with his inspirational performances and personal charisma Peters was capable (81) great generosity, and once, famously, failed a jump deliberately in order to let his great rival, Aravan Sijipal, win on his farewell appearance When being interviewed, Peters was also an exception to the rule, for he always tried to praise others rather than blow his own trumpet A deeply religious man, he was (82) dispute with the athletics authorities on more than one occasion for his refusal to compete on Sundays His anti-drugs campaign had a great effect (83) young athletes all over Britain, and throughout his career, he remained very conscious (84) what he saw as his public duty in this respect Many charitable organizations have reason to be grateful (85) him (86) the time he devoted to raising money for their causes

Your answers:

(00) of 74 out 75 _without 76 _under _ 77 _to _ 78 in 79 _beyond 80 _for _ 81 _of _ 82 in 83 on 84 _of 85 _to 86 for

Part 5: Put the verbs in brackets in correct tense and form Write your answer in the numbered blanks provided below this part

ARE COMPUTERS GOOD EDUCATORS?

Computers (87) _ (become) more and more prevalent in our schools, even five-year-olds are learning how to use them Many child development experts are worried that computers may deprive children of their childhood by pushing them into formal education too early in life Most people would agree, however, that it s too soon to know how computers (88) _ (affect) the education of children

Interviewer: Should computers (89) _ (encourage) in schools?

Reply 1: We (90) (have) many other fads in education, like tape recorders and TV, and these things were not the salvation of our schools The computer is just another fad It’ll die out in a few years, you (91) _ (see)

Reply 2: So far, computers (92) _ (use) mostly for drill work, and drills is not the best way to learn I’m against using computers in schools unless some more imaginative uses (93) _ (find) for them

Reply 3: If you (94) _ (start) children with computers too early, the computer (95) _ (control) the children Children need to be active and outdoors, they don’t need to be silently (96) (hook) to a computer

Reply 4: As long as children get a balanced education, I see nothing wrong with (97) _ (encourage) children to learn to use computers in school

Your answers:

87 are becoming / have been becoming 88 will affect

91 will see 92 have been used

93 are found 94 start

95 will control 96 hooked 97 encouraging Part 6: Write the correct form of each bracketed word in the numbered spaces provided in the space provided under this part

Antonio Vivaldi, an Italian composer and a violinist, was the most (98) (influence) of his age He was born March 4, 1678, in Venice, and was trained by his father, a violinist at Sa Mark’s Cathedral (99) (ordain) a priest in 1703, Vivaldi began teaching that year at the Ospedale della Pietà, a (100) _ (conserve) for orphaned girls He was associated with the Pietà, usually as music (101) (direct), until 1740, training the students, composing concertos and oratorios for (102) _ (week) concerts, and meanwhile establishing an international reputation From 1713 on, Vivaldi was also (103) _ (act) as an opera composer and producer in Venice and traveled to Rome, Mantua, and (104) _ (else) to oversee performances of his operas In about 1740 he accepted a position at the court of Empire Charles VI in Vienna He died in Vienna on July 28, 1741

Vivaldi’s concertos provided a model for this genre throughout Europe, affecting the style even of his older contemporaries Vivaldi was the first composer who (105) (consistent) used the ritornello form that became standard for the fast movements of concertos The ritornello was a section that recurred in (106) _ (differ) keys and was played by the full orchestra It alternated with soloist-dominated sections (episodes) that in his works were often virtuosic in character He virtually established the three-movement format for the concerto and was among the first to introduce cadenzas for soloists His opus concertos entitled The Four Seasons are early examples of (107) (orchestra) program music Like much of his music, they are marked by vigorous rhythms and strong contrasts

Your answers:

98 influential 99 ordained 100 conservatory 101 director 102 weekly 103 active

104 elsewhere 105 consistently 106 different 107 orchestral

III READING (4 pts)

Part 1: Read the passage and then decide which word best fits each space Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer

The heart has long been considered to be where feelings of love (108) In love songs throughout the ages, love almost always (109) together with the heart The heart has continuously been viewed as the place where love begins and (110) _ Even the Bible gives numerous (111) _ to love and the heart

The role of the heart in love must come from what happens to it when a person feels strongly (112) to someone else The strong feelings for the other person, especially in the early stages of a (113) _, have the results that the heart starts beating faster and breathing starts (114) up

According to psychologists, a love relationship is a situation that involves a lot of stress and the body (115) _ to this by getting ready to face the unknown This has been called the “fight or flight” reaction, meeting danger by (116) it or running away So with love, the heart accelerates and (117) _ becomes quick

109 A moves B associates C goes D combines

110 A prospers B seeps C develops D grows 111 A preferences B references C citation D quotes

112 A attracted B attached C bond D linked 113 A relationship B connection C binding D link

114 A going B showing C speeding D beating 115 A answers B reacts C replies D looks 116 A battling B struggling C defeating D fighting 117 A exhaling B inhaling C perspiring D breathing Part 2: You are going to read a magazine article about friends Seven sentences have been removed from the article Choose from the sentences A- H the one which fits each gap (118- 123) There is one extra sentence which you not need to use There is an example at the beginning (000)

A It’s unwise to isolate yourself when you’re in a boy / girl relationship

B Suppose you’re going through a bad patch with your boyfriend or girlfriend

C It’s stimulating to be surrounded by a mix of personalities with their different attitudes and behavior

D Even your best friend may get jealous if they feel pushed out by your girlfriend or boyfriend E There might well be some more reserved characters too

F To the majority of us this is someone we trust completely and who understands us better than anyone else

G Or they may be someone you meet by chance and instantly get on with H There are all sorts of things that can bring about this special relationship

FRIENDS

To many people, their friends are the most important thing in their life Really good friends share the good times and the bad times, help you when you’ve got problems, never judge you and never turn their backs on you Your best friend may be someone you’ve known all your life, someone you’ve grown up with and been through lots of ups and downs with

(000) H It may be the result of enjoying the same activities, having the same outlook on life, or sharing similar experiences Most of us have met someone that we’ve immediately felt relaxed with, as if we’ve known them for years But usually it really does take years to get to know someone well enough to consider them your “best friend”

118 _F It’s the person you can turn to for impartial advice and a shoulder to cry on when life lets you down You know that no matter what the problem or what time of day or night it is, your best friend will drop everything and put you first No relationship is more important than the one with your best friend

119 _B It will probably be your best friend you go to for help Perhaps your parents are being too heavy-handed; maybe you’re not happy at work or at school Whatever the problem, you know you can rely on your best friend

simply lose touch But sometimes other relationships can conflict with your friendship and cause powerful emotions

120 _D If they and you want to keep them, it’s important to make them feel valued Set aside some time to go out with them on your own, or introduce them to your new boyfriend or girlfriend, and things together

121 _A If you do, you may find that one day you break up and you’ve lost touch with all your old friends And besides, it’s fun to go out in groups, especially when you’re young 122 _C People who you might not expect to get on with each other can often make a good combination Usually in a particular group of friends there’ll be a ringleader, someone the rest look to to make decisions Often there’s a bit of a comedian, always cracking jokes and entertaining the rest

123 _E They all have something to contribute Remember, unlike your family, you can choose your friends If you choose them carefully and treat them well, they could turn out to be friends for life

Part 3: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question from the four choices given Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer

Until recently, women in advertisements wore one of three things- an apron, a glamorous dress or a gown Although that is now changing, many women still feel angry enough to deface offending advertisements with stickers protesting “this ad degrades women” Why does this sort of advertising exist? How can advertisers and ad agencies produce,

sometimes after months of research, advertising that offends the consumers?

The Advertising Standards Authority (the body which deals with complaints about print media) is carrying out research into how women feel about the way they are portrayed in advertisements Its conclusions are likely to be what the advertising industry already knows: although women are often irritated by the way they are seen in ads, few feel strongly enough to complain

Women are not the only victims of poor and boring stereotypes-in many TV

commercials, men are seen either as useless, childish oafs who are unable to perform the simplest household tasks, or as inconsiderate boors, permanently on the lookout for an escape to the pub But it is women who seem to bear the brunt of the industry’s apparent inability to put people into an authentic present-day context

Yet according to Emma Bennett, executive creative director of a London advertising agency, women are not infuriated by stereotypes and sexist advertising “It tends to wash over them; they are not militant or angry-they just find it annoying or tiresome They reluctantly accept outdated stereotypes, but heave a sigh of relief when an advertising really gets it right.” She says that it is not advertising’s use of housewife role that bothers women, but the way in which it is handled “Researchers have often asked the wrong questions The most important thing is the advertising’s tone of voice Women hate being patronized, flattered or given desperately down-to-earth commonsense advice.”

In the end, the responsibility for good advertising must be shared between the advertiser, the advertising agency and the customer Advertising does not set trends but it reflects them It is up to the consumer to tell advertisers where they fail, and until people on the receiving end take the business seriously and make their feelings known, the process of

change will remain laboriously slow

B show any understanding of people’s feelings C persuade the public to buy the advertising industry D meet the needs of the advertising industry

125 According to the writer, the commonest fault of present-day advertising is to _ A condemn the role of housewife B ignore protests about advertisements C present a misleading image of women D misrepresent the activities of men

126 Research suggests that the reaction of women towards misrepresentation by advertisements is

A apathy B hostility C approval D relief 127 Emma Bennett suggests that advertisements should

A give further emphasis to practical advice B change their style rather than their content C use male images instead of female ones D pay more compliments to women than before 128 Ultimately the advertising industry should _

A take its job more seriously B more pioneering work

C take notice of public opinion D concentrate on the products advertised Part 4: Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word Write your answer in the numbered blanks provided below this part

All drugs can affect the body (000) both helpful and (129) _ ways For

example, a particular drug may produce a stronger heartbeat (130) from pain, or some other desired effect But that drug, (131) any other drug, can also cause undesired effects – especially if the (132) _ is too large Such effects might (133) _ fever, high blood pressure, or constipation

Most drugs produce changes throughout the body because the drugs (134) _ through the blood stream (135) most drugs used to affect one part of the body also affect other parts For example, physicians sometimes (136) _ morphine to relieve pain

Morphine depresses the activities of cells in the brain and thus reduces the (137) _ of pain But morphine also alters the function of cells elsewhere in the body It may decrease the rate of breathing, produce constipation, and (138) _ other undesired effects

Your answers:

(000) in _ 129 harmful _ 130 relief _ 131 _like 132 dose 133 include _ 134 _circulate 135 _ so/therefore/thus _ 136 prescribe 137 sensation _ 138 _create _

Part 5: Choose each of the following words or phrases in its correct place in the passage below Write your answer in the numbered blanks provided below this part

male chauvinist second-class citizens male-dominated discrimination militant unisex feminist sexist

A (000) is a person, usually a woman, who believes that women should be regarded as equal to men She, or he, deplores (139) _ against women in the home, place of work or anywhere, and her principal enemy is the (140) _, who believes that men are naturally superior Tired of being referred to as (141) _ women are becoming more and more (142) _ and are winning the age-old battle of the sexes They are sick to death of (143) _ jokes which poke fun at women They are no longer content to be regarded as (144) in terms of economic, political and social status They criticize beauty contests and the use of glamorous female models in advertisements, which they describes as the (145) female beauty, since women in these situations are represented as mere (146) _ We no longer live in the (147) _ societies of the past Let us hope, however, that the revolution stops before we have a boring world in which sex doesn’t make much difference We already have (148) _ hairdressers and fashions What next?

Your answers:

(000) _ feminist 139 discrimination 140 male chauvinist 141 the weaker sex 142 militant 143 sexist 144 second-class citizens 145 exploitation 146 sex-objects

147 male-dominated 148 unisex IV WRITING (4 pts)

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it

149 It seems that no one predicted the correct result No one seems to have predicted the correct result 150 She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will

151 The dress was so tempting that I bought it I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the dress

152 We discussed the business at length, but came to no decision We had a long discussion about the business but came to no decision 153 You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches

In case you get hungry on the train, (you should/had better) take some sandwiches

Part 2: Rewrite the following sentences, using exactly the words given 154 When Mary was pregnant, all she wanted to eat was jelly

CRAVING Marry had a craving for jelly when she was pregnant 155 The interview panel thought that Sarah had a very good manner IMPRESSION Sarah made a very good impression on the interview panel 156 Organic vegetables are said to be healthy

PROVIDED Provided (that) pandas have a special diet, they survive

Part 3: Study the chart carefully then write a paragraph of about 150 words, describing the information in the chart

……… ……… ………

WHITE LIES

Very (6) , newborn babies are not beautiful They are wrinkled or bald, or they have an angry (87) on their faces that seems to say, "Go away! I (88)

everybody." But (89) a parent, that bald, wrinkled, mean-faced baby is the most beautiful and perfect child in the world When that proud father or mother asks you, "Well, what you think - isn't she beautiful?" what are you going to (90) ? Is this the time for the truth? Of course (91) !

You look that proud father in (92) eye and say, "Yes, she is! She's a (93)

beauty She's one in a million She's going to be a movie star! I can tell! She's as pretty as a (94) ."

This is what we (95) in English a white lie White lies don't hurt people; they aren't cruel or angry words People use them to make a difficult situation (96) easier When people {97) dates, forget their homework, or taste something new that they don't (98 like while eating at a friend's house, they tell a white lie They are trying to be kind They don't want to (99 someone's feelings It is important to be honest But many people feel that being kind and (100) is sometimes more important

86 A often 87 A impression 88 A feel hate 89 A for 90 A say 91 A neither 92 A his 93 A genuine 94 A flower 95 A name 96 A far 97 A refuse 98 A genuinely 99 A hurt 100 considered

B usually B looking B am hating B to B tell B no B an B real B fairy B call B more B reject B especially B wound B considering C Occasionally C Appearance C hate C with C speak C never C the C true C painting C express C a little C deny C particularly C damage C considerable D sometimes D expression D can hate D as for D utter D not D one D exact D picture D know D little D disregard D specially D injure D considerate

Directions: choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below or that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence if it is substituted for the underlined word or phrase

A easily B with very little margin C with a very high score D All are correct

2- By the way, Henry, did you have any lunch? (nhân tiện, tiện thể)

A Suddenly B Once and for all C Incidentally D Definitely 3- It has rained for four days without letting up (giảm bớt, dịu đi)

A thundering B freezing C increasing in intensity D slackening 4- His offer took everyone by surprise (làm ngạc nhiên)

A surprised everyone B was different from others C was similar to others D made everyone angry

5- Susan broke her promise when she failed to return the book (không giữ lời hứa) A kept to herself B had an appointment

C lost her friend D failed to what she said

6-I have suspected the hostess of lying for a long time, and today we are going to have it out with her (tranh cãi)

A cheat B quarrel with C talk with D defend 7- Their attorney (luật sư) has promised to hold off legal action for another week (hoãn lại) A cancel B call off C delay D give out 8- His secretary took down everything that we said (viết tốc ký)

A forgot B wrote in shorthand C discarded D remembered 9-The finance company seized (tịch thu) his car because he fell behind in his payments (Trả không hạn, thiếu lại)

A didn't pay his debt B didn't want to pay the balance C didn't pay taxes D failed to keep up in his payments

10-Completely surrounded by our troops, the enemy finally gave in

A surrendered B declared war C ran away D retreated 11-Although we suspected that he was guilty, he went scot-free (trót lọt, khơng bị phạt) A was fined B was freed without any fine

C was released from prison D was not charged with murder 12-He was received by the family with open arms (rất nồng nhiệt)

A carelessly B with warm welcome C casually D reluctantly 13-Although he behaved like a gentleman, he was a wolf in sheep's clothing (kẻ lừa dối) A famous person B kind - hearted person C deceiver D very important person

14-Irene tells us word for word what happened (một cách xác)

A secretly B exactly C in a whisper D carelessly 15-Mr Scott worked his way up from office boy to president (thăng tiến)

16-The letter we expected has gone astray (thất lạc)

A arrived B gotten lost C disappeared D appeared 17-If you can finish it by noon, go ahead (tiếp tục, làm tiếp)

A proceed B turn on C keep on D go away 18-Shall we go fifty-fifty with the prize money? (chia đều)

A share equally B get even C spend together D get square 19-I saw stars when I hit my head against the door (choáng váng)

A became dizzy B passed out C fainted D cried 20-She will never set foot in my house (gia nhập, vào)

A clean B enter C buy D demolish 21 -John and Grace settled down in their new home (ổn định sống)

A had a quarrel B lived a normal life C had a row D lived expensively 22-He has shifted for himself since he was 21 years of age (tự xoay sở, tự chăm sóc)

A been disabled B bathed by himself C taken care of himself D been in the hospital

23-The bobby - soxers applauded their favorite actor (cô gái tuổi niên) A niggers (ngời da đen)B spendthrifts (người ăn tiêu hoang phí) C adolescent girls D misers

24-We have been bosom friends for many years (bạn thân)

A old friends B good friends C pen - friends D close friends

25-The police ran after the thief and finally caught him (đuổi theo)

A chased B intercepted C talked with D questioned

Many passengers were aboard the night it rammed an iceberg, only two days at sea and more than half way between England and the New York destination Because the luxury liner was traveling so fast, it was impossible to avoid the ghostly looking iceberg An unextinguished fire also contributed to the ship's submersion Panic increased the number of casualties as people jumped into the icy water or fought to be among the few to board the lifeboats Four hours after the mishap, another ship, the Carpathia, rescued the survivors-less than a third of those

originally aboard

The infamous Titanic enjoyed only two days of sailing glory on its maiden voyage in 1912 before plunging into 12,000 feet of water near the coast of Newfoundland, where it lies today

31 - Which of the following is not true?

A The Carpathia didn't rescue the survivors B The Carpathia rescued the survivors

C The Titanic sank near Newfoundland D The Titanic was the fastest ship afloat in 1912

32 - Which of the following did not contribute to the large death toll?

A panic B fire C speed D Carpathia

A.I B C.4 D.5

34 - The word "unexfingitished" means most nearly the same as

A unpreventable B uncontrollable C undiscovered D unquenched

35 - A ship 's maiden voyage is _

A its first voyage B its last voyage C its crew D its engine room

IV Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word

The causes of headaches, (26) _whether_ they are the common kind of tension or migraine headaches, or any other kind, are usually the same During period of stress, muscles in the neck, head, and face are contracted (27) _so_ tightly that they exert tremendous pressure (28) _on_ the nerves beneath them Headaches take many forms from a constant, dull pain to an insistent hammering

Although at (29) _least_ 50% of American adults are estimated (30) _to_, suffer one or more headaches per week, it is the 20 million migraine sufferers (31) _who_are in special difficulties Migraines, which are mostly suffered by women, can involve tremendous, unrelieved pain Migraines, which may also (32) _be_ caused by stress, can occur in people who bottle up their emotions and who are very conscientious in their performance Escaping (33) _from_ stressful situation, (34) _being_open with one's feeling, and lowering one's expectations can help reduce the stress and so cut down on those headaches which cannot be "help" aspirin an (35) _other_ non-prescription painkillers

V Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions

What is the most widely spoken language in the world today? Well, if you mean what language is spoken as a first or second language by the most people and what language is spoken in the greatest number of countries, then the answer is English

An estimated billion and a half people in the world speak English One hundred years ago, the original editor of the Oxford English Dictionary launched in appeal in Britain, the United States and the former British Empire for new words Since the end of the 20th century, English has become the most widely used language around the world, and the editor of the OED, as the Oxford English Dictionary commonly called, are sending out a worldwide appeal as they begin the task of completely revising the OED

The Oxford English Dictionary is widely regarded as the definitive record of the English language Now the expansive twenty-volume dictionary is to be update and the publisher is calling on the English-speaking world to help The English language has expanded greatly in recent years with new words, forms of uses in meaning flooding the language from around the world The OED's principal word expert Admin Dvina said that the search for new words is being launched globally, simply because English is a worldwide language

Contributors are invited to submit printed evidence of new words from a variety of sources, including magazines, newspapers, books and song lyrics; Dictionary editors are also keen to receive words of earlier centuries that have so far escaped inclusion

36 Which language is considered the most widely spoken in the world today? a French b English c Japanese d Russian

c One hundred years ago d In 2002 38 Why did they send out an appeal for new words?

a Because they wanted to begin the task of completely revising the OED b Because English have not been spoken any longer

c Because they were afraid that English would be dominated by French d All are correct

39 Why did they send out an appeal for new words globally? a Because they were forced to so

b Because the Oxford English Dictionary editor could not the task himself c Because of the fame of them

d Because English is a worldwide language 40 Which sentence is not true?

a New words that have been sent to Oxford English Dictionary need printed evidence b In the Oxford English Dictionary, there are not words used in songs

c The Oxford English Dictionary has twenty volumes

d Dictionary editors are also keen to receive words of earlier centuries 4 Đề số

I LEXICO-GRAMMAR (7 points) Part 1: (1 point)

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box

16 We are lucky to get tickets for the first of the new opera

A publication B operation C action D performance 17 The bad weather the plane being delayed

A caused B made C set off D resulted in 18 A man is walking towards me man is carrying parcel A / the B The/ a C Ø/ the D The/ Ø

19 This museum has more visitors than _ any other in the world A really B practically C actually D utterly

20 is normally used to refer to the treatment and training of the child within the home A Feeding B Mothering C Upbringing D Educating

21 This course no previous knowledge of the subject

A assumes B assigns C assures D assembles 22 I am so tired that I can't take what you are saying

A up B out C in D on

23 Our government has come up with a(n) to attract more visitors to our country

24 I don‟t know how he ever got Joe to this

A agree B to agree C agreeing D have agreed 25 The new road_ _ by next June according to the Mayor

A will have been built B is being built C will have built D will be built

Your answers

16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25

Part 2: (1 point)

Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the right

Stonehenge is surely Britain‟s greatest national icon, symbolizing mystery, power and

endurance Its original purpose is (26) (CLARIFY) to us, but some have (27) (SPECULATION) that it was a temple made for the worship of ancient earth gods It has been called

an (28) (ASTRONOMY) observatory for making significant events on the (29) (HISTORY) calendar Others claim that it was a sacred site for the burial of high-ranking citizens from the societies of long ago

The stones we see today (30) (PRESENT) Stonehenge in ruin Many of the original stones have fallen or been removed by previous generations for home (31) (CONSTRUCT) or road repair There has been serious damage to some of the smaller bluestones (32) (RESULT) from close visitors contact (prohibited since 1978) In its first place, Stonehenge was a large earthwork; a bank and ditch (33) (ARRANGE) called a henge, constructed approximately 5,000 years ago It is believed that the ditch was dug with tools made from the antlers of red deer and, (34)

(POSSIBILITY), wood The underlying chalk was (35) (LOOSE) with picks and shoveled with shoulderblades of cattle It was then loaded into baskets and carried away Modern experiments have shown that these tools were more than equal to the great task of earth digging and moving

Your answers

26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35

Part 3: (2 points)

The passage below contains 10 mistakes Underline the mistakes and correct them in the space provided in the column on the right (0) has been done as an example

eyes meet yours and then look away and meet yours again A person who doesn‟t look away is expressing a challenge A person who doesn‟t look at you is expressing lack of interest or shy Hand gestures can mean a person interested in the conversation But repeated movements- like tapping a pencil or tapping a foot- often mean the person is either patient or nervous Staying away from someone who points at you while talking with you: That person might be angry at you or feel superior over you

36 and => but Part 4: (1 point)

Supply the correct form of the VERB in brackets to complete the passage Write your answer in the numbered box

Ngô Bảo Châu was born in 1972, the only son to an intellectual family in Hanoi, North Vietnam His father, professor Ngô Huy Cẩn, is a full professor in Physics at the Vietnam National Institute of Mechanics His mother, Trần Lưu Vân Hiền, is an associate professor-doctor in a hospital in Hanoi

At the age of 15, he (46)(admit) into a mathematics-specializing class of the Vietnam National University High School (Khối chuyên Tổng Hợp - Đại học Khoa Học Tự Nhiên Hà Nội), formerly (47) (know) as A0-class In grade 11 and 12, Châu participated respectively in the 29th and 30th International Mathematical Olympiad

(IMO) and became the first Vietnamese student (48) (win) two IMO gold medals, of which the first one (49) (win) with a perfect score (42/42)

Currently, Châu is working at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey and (50) (hold) a position at the Hanoi Institute of Mathematics He (51) (accept) a professorship at the University of Chicago

In 2004 Châu and Laumon (52) (gain) the Clay Research Award for their achievement in solving the fundamental lemma proposed by Robert Langlands for the case of unitary groups

Châu eventually succeeded in formulating the proof for the general case of Langlands's lemma in 2008, a result that was praised by the number theorist Peter Sarnak "It's as if people (53) _ (work) on the far side of the river waiting for someone to throw this bridge across And now all of sudden everyone's work on the other side of the river (54) (prove)." Châu's success was selected by Time as one of the Top Ten Scientific Discoveries of 2009 On August 19, 2010, Châu (55) (award) the 2010 Fields Medal at the ICM 2010 in Hyderabad, India, for his proof of the general case of the fundamental lemma through the introduction of new algebraic geometry methods

Your answers

46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55

Part 5: (1 point)

ask out ask after stay up take off stand for be away take in take after show off look after boil over stand out send for see out

56 My father was forgetful and I _ him; I forget everything

57 The symbol 'x' usually the unknown quantity in mathematics 58 Children never want to go to bed at the proper time; they always want to late

59 At first he by his stories and we tried to help him; but later we learnt that his stories were all lies

60 He his coat when he entered the house and put it on again when he went out

61 One of our water pipes has burst We must the plumber

62 Although Jules speaks English perfectly, my cousin spoke French to him all the time just to

63 She from the crowd because of her height and her flaming red hair 64 Don't bother to come to the door with me I can _

65 When I met Tom at the party; he you

Your answers

56 57 58 59 60

61 62 63 64 65

Part 6: (1 point)

Insert A, AN, THE, or Ø (zero articles) where necessary Write your answer in the numbered box

The Great Pyramid of Giza, (66) monument of wisdom and prophecy, was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C Despite its antiquity, (67) certain aspects of its construction make it one of the truly wonders of the world

(68) four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on (69)

true north, south, east, and west- an incredible engineering feat The ancient Egyptians were (70) sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid was based on (71) astronomical observation

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many interesting lines Further scientific study indicates that these

represent (72) type of line of (73) events-past, present and future Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with (74) known facts of the past

Others are prophesied for (75) investigation Your answers

71 72 73 74 75 II.READING (4.5 points) Part 1: (1.5 points)

Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap Write your answer in the numbered box

There is no national system of higher education in the USA Basically American higher

education developed its (76) pattern by the adaptation of traditions: the collegiate tradition of England and the university tradition of the (77)

In the USA there is no consistent (78) between the term „college‟

and „university‟ The general tendency, (79) , is to call a college a higher educational institution offering mainly courses of institution (80) to the Bachelor‟s degree; a university is a college or a group of colleges or departments (81) one control offering courses of institution leading not only to the Bachelor‟s degree but also the Master‟s and the Doctor‟s degree The (82) „college‟ is also sometimes loosely applied to institutions which are actually (83) secondary schools The American

college, (84) it is the outgrowth of the English college of Oxford and Cambridge, has developed (85) an institution which has no counterpart in Europe The college course of study, at first years in duration, was soon (86) to years and the classes are uniformly known as the (87) , the sophomore, the junior and the senior

The tradition degree (88) crowns the college course is that of Bachelor of Arts (BA), The studies ordinarily (89) on in case of candidates for this degree are Latin, Greek, mathematics, English, philosophy, political economy, history and at least one modern European (90) (French or German) and at least one natural science

76 A private B own C single D only

77 A continent B planet C system D hemisphere 78 A comparison B appearance C distinction D discrimination 79 A therefore B moreover C consequently D however 80 A applying B leading C pointing D forcing

81 A with B below C for D under

82 A slogan B phrase C term D clause

83 A only B alone C unique D sole

84 A but B although C even D despite

85 A of B in C into D on

86 A extended B widened C heightened D enlarged 87 A cleaners B freshmen C newsmen D learners

88 A where B when C which D who

89 A concentrated B enforced C observed D insisted 90 A culture

Your answers

76 77 78 79 80

81 82 83 84 85

86 87 88 89 90

Part 2: (0.8 point)

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions that follow by circling A, B, C, or D

Have you ever flown? Did you fly to another country to study English? How you feel about flying? People who have to fly all the time for business usually find it boring People who fly only once in a while are excited However, some people feel only terror when they broad an

airplane They suffer from a phobia, an illogical fear If you are afraid of poisonous spiders, this is logical If you are afraid of all spiders even harmless ones, this is a phobia because it is illogical Some people have phobias about heights, being shut up in a small area, or being in a large open area It is not logical to be afraid of these things when there is no danger, but a phobia is not logical Fear of flying is another phobia We always hear about a plane crash, but we don't hear about millions of flights every year that are safe Riding in a car is 30 times more dangerous than flying, but most of us are not afraid every time we get into a car It is not logical to be afraid of flying, but research shows that about 12 percent of people have this fear People with a phobia about flying are afraid for one or more of these reasons They are afraid of

heights They avoid high places, and if they are in a high-rise building, they don't look out the windows They might be afraid of being an enclosed place like an elevator, a tunnel on a highway When they get on an airplane, they can't get out until the end of the flight, and the flight might last several hours Maybe they are afraid of the crowds and all the noise and people rushing around at an airport This especially bothers older people Some people are afraid of the unknown They don't understand the technology of flying and can't believe that a huge airplane can stay up in the air Others are afraid of loss of control They need to control every situation they are in When they drive a car, they have some chance of avoiding an accident In a plane, they have no control over anything It terrifies them to give up control to the pilot and the rest of the crew For some people, a fear of flying is not important because they don't really need to fly But what about someone who works for an international company? What about an entertainer who has to sing in twenty different places in a month? These people have to fly if they want to continue in their profession There is help for these people There are special classes in which people learn how to control their fear They probably can't lose it, but they can learn to control it Then they can fly when they need to, even though they probably won't enjoy it The class visits an airport and learns how airplane traffic is controlled and how planes are kept in safe condition A pilot talks about flying through storms, the different noises an airplane makes, and air safety in general The class learns to relaxation exercises, and the people talk about their fear Next, the class listens to tape recordings of a takeoff and landing, and later the people ride in a plane on the ground around the airport Finally, they are ready to take a short flight The instructors of these classes are sometimes psychologists They say that between 80 and 90 percent of the people who take them are successful They still have their phobia, but they learn to control their fear Some of them even learn to enjoy flying

91 usually think flying is boring

A People who fly once in a while B People who fly often C People who have phobia about flying D Older people

92 A phobia is

93 A person with a fear of enclosed places doesn't like A walking on a path B high places

C being in a tunnel D looking out of windows 94 especially bother(s) old people

A Crowds at airports B High-rise C Spiders D The noise 95 A fear of flying is not important to some because

A they are entertainers B they don't need to fly C they can take a class about flying D they

96 The instructor of a class for people who are afraid of flying

A explains about airplane crashes B learns to relax C takes them to an airport D a psychologist

97 At least percent of people who take these classes are successful A 10 B 20 C 80 D 90

98 About percent of people are afraid of flying

A B 12 C 15 D 30 Part 3: (1.2 point)

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions that follow by circling A, B, C, or D

ENDANGERED SPECIES

In today‟s world, thousands of plants and animals are in danger of extinction, and the number of species at risk increases every year Not all plants or animals existing in small numbers are endangered as their population may not be decreasing or threatened An endangered species is one which is expected to die out within twenty years unless special measures are taken to protect it Endangered animals include blue whales, giant pandas, orangutans, rhinoceroses, snow leopards, tigers and some species of crocodile Endangered plants include some species of cactus

Why are the above species of animal endangered? There are now legal limits on hunting, but not all species are protected by law Even when animals are legally protected, illegal hunting for fur, tusks and horns continues Those animals that are not killed are captured and sent to zoos or sold as pets For example, the little blue macaw, a parrot native to Brazil, has been captured in such numbers for private bird collections that it is almost extinct in the wild In addition to this, many species‟ habitats are eliminated when people clear land in order to build on it, or when they introduce domestic and non-native animals which overgraze the vegetation and even prey on birds and mammals which are already at risk of extinction

Why is it important to save endangered species? Firstly, nature is delicately balanced, and the extinction of one species may have a serious effect on others Secondly, it is the fault of mankind that so many species are endangered, so it is our responsibility to protect those species while we still can We must stop the hunting of wild animals and the destruction of the forests before it is too late It is worth making an effort- by saving endangered species we could be saving ourselves

A all plants and animals are expected to die out in 20 years if we don‟t take measures to protect them

B blue whales have become extinct

C more and more species become endangered each year D only animal species are seriously threatened

100 The author wonders why all the species mentioned are in danger because _

A all species are protected by law

B hunting is not allowed everywhere nowadays C most endangered species are kept in zoos D illegal hunting has been eliminated

101 The author uses the blue macaw as an example of _

A birds captured for the pet trade B a species that has completely died out C a species of birds killed by hunters D birds captured for zoos

102 According to the author introducing domestic, non-native animals

A is not associated with endangered species B is only dangerous in tropical forests

C is the only reason why some species habitats are destroyed D may threaten the habitats of some species

103 Endangered animals _ A will definitely die out soon

B are an important part of the world‟s wildlife

C cannot be saved because we need to save ourselves D have a bad effect on others

104 What does “it” in line 14 refers to?

A habitats B the little blue macaw C land D the planet Part 4: (1 point)

Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word Write your answers in the numbered boxes provided below the passage

Cultural diversity encompasses with the cultural differences that (105) between people, such as language, dress and traditions, and the way societies organize

themselves, their conception of morality and religion, and the way they interact (106) the environment

There is a general consensus among mainstream anthropologists that human first emerged in Africa about two million years ago Since then they have (107) , throughout the world, successfully adapting to widely differing conditions and to periodic cataclysmic changes in local and (108) climate The many separate societies

differences persist to this day

Joe Nelson, from Stafford Virginia, (110) popularized the words

„Cultures and diversity‟ It is debatable whether these differences (111) merely incidental artifacts arising from patterns of human migration or whether they

represent an evolutionary trait that is key to our success as a species By analogy with biodiversity, (112) is thought to be essential to the long-term survival of life on earth, it can be argued that cultural diversity may be vital for the long-term (113) of humanity; and that the conservation of indigenous cultures may be as important to humankind (114) the conservation of species and ecosystems is to life in general

Your answers

105 106 107 108 109

110 111 112 113 114

III WRITING (5.5 points) Part 1: (1.5 points)

Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in

such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of the given word(s)

115 Carol claimed that she hadn‟t understood my request (MADE) 116 He will have to accept your offer (OPTION)

117 Is homework compulsory at that school? (HAVE) 118 How many books did they buy yesterday? (BOUGHT) 119 I'm sorry I didn‟t go to University (GOING)

120 He has definitely agreed to accept the job (COMMITTED)

121 Although he wasn‟t experienced, he got the job (INEXPERIENCE) 122 She didn‟t say a word as she left the room (WITHOUT)

123 They are going to repair my car tomorrow (REPAIRED) 124 Not many people attended the meeting (TURNOUT)

Part 2: (4 points)

Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Write about 350 words with specific reasons and details to support your choice (and not include your personal information)

THE END 5 Đề số 5

PART I: PHONETICS (1.0 Point)

Question I: Find a word in each line whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three by circling A, B, C or D (0.5 p)

2 A debt B nib C absorb D absent A loose B lose C cease D house A potato B potential C potter D position A secure B secular C second D section

Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question by circling A, B, C or D (0.5 p)

1 A genealogy B gastronomy C humankind D inaccessible A insecure B calendar C instability D insubstantial

3 A mineralogist B agricultural C opportunity D accompany

4 A resentment B register C reconcile D recognize

5 A ignorant B procedure C tolerant D immigrant

PART II: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7.5 points)

Question I:Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct word or phrase (2 p)

1 A learner driver must be by a qualified driver

A connected B accompanied C involved D associated Newspapers should try to printing statements that they cannot check A refuse B neglect C deny D avoid What's wrong with you today? Did you get out of bed on the wrong ? A side B end C foot D edge As she did not understand the question, she just gave him a look A clear B useless C simple D blank They talked for three days before to a decision

A reaching B coming C jumping D going A wedding is a good opportunity for off new clothes

A wearing B carrying C showing D putting A great of bees settled on our apple tree during a storm

A swarm B crowd C flock D buzz The chance of a repetition of these events is indeed

A distant B slim C unlikely D narrow Having lost the match, the team traveled home in spirits

A clod B low C dark D deep 10 Despite the bad weather, he get to the airport in time

A must have B might have C must have had D might had 12 The gun went as he was cleaning it but luckily he was not hurt

A out B by C over D off

13 Those second-hand cell phones are selling like If you want one, you had better buy one now before they are all gone

A shooting stars B fresh bread C hot cakes D wild oats 14 At the end of the winter, the price of winter clothes in the shop usually A drops B lowers C sinks D reduces 15 For a while, I was at a to know what to say

A blank B loss C pain D crisis 16 He retired early ill-health

A on account of B ahead of C on behalf of D in front of 17 On November 5, a lot of fireworks are off in England

A gone B set C sent D burned

18 Though I have classes now, I have free time than last week

A less / fewer B fewer / fewer C fewer / less D less / less 19 Frank has a house on the of the city

A outskirts B edges C suburbs D limits 20 He had qualified as a doctor but later gave up the of medicine for full-time writing

A practice B treatment C procedure D prescription Question II: Give the correct tense and form of the verb to fit each gap (1 p)

1 He died of lung cancer He (smoke) a lot

2 In some gardens, the plants (label) with their names and their optimal growing conditions An eyewitness described how ten people (kill) in the fire

4 It’s crucial that she (arrive) before o’clock

5 He will go to Ho Chi Minh City with a view to (give) a chance of promotion The old clock wasn't ticking because it (not wind)

7 Could you give me another pen? This pen (notwrite) I don’t know why you (alwaysmake) noise in class, Tom

9 He (traffic) in drug across the border when the police caught him 10 By this time next month we (live) here for exactly 10 years Your answers:

7 ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………… 10

Question III: Read the passage and fill in each blank with the correct form of the word provided (1 p)

I've been a (1 PROFESSION) writer for most of adult life and I've been writing (2 SCIENTIST) fiction for at least twenty years now My real name is Herbert Smith but I use the (3 PEN) 'Al Macintyre' because I think a (4 NOVEL) should have a more exciting name than 'Smith' I used to have enormous problems writing manuscripts for (5 PUBLISH) First, I would start scribbling on a huge wad of ordinary (6 WRITE) paper Then I would jot down a few ideas in a (7 NOTE) before I started to write my first draft on the (8 TYPE) This went on till a couple of years ago when I bought my first (9 PERSON) computer I was only interested in the word processing

actually, and when I saw the first neat (10 PRINT) of my efforts on the computer, I knew it would change the way I wrote novels forever

Your answers:

1 ……… ……… 2………… ……… 3………… ……… ……… ………… 5……… ……… 6………….… …

7………….……… 8……… …… 9………… ……… 10………… ……

Question IV: Read the text below and look carefully at each line Some of the lines are correct and some have a word which should not be there If a line is correct, put a tick (ü) If the line has a word which should not be there, write the word (1.5p)

English has without doubt been become the second language of Europe and the world European countries

which have the most successfully assimilated English into

a daily life are England's neighbours in Northern Europe: Ireland, the Netherlands, the Sweden, Norway, and the

rest of Scandinavia

The situation is so very marked that any visitor

to the Netherlands will soon be aware of the pressure of English up on daily life: television, radio and print bring

it into every home and the schoolyard conversations of children; advertisers use it so to pep up their message, journalists take refuge in it that when their home-bred

skills fail them Increasingly one hears of the view that Dutch will give way to English like as the national tongue of within two or three generations

1 We can only guess her reason for leaving her job He spoke such assurance that we couldn't but believe him They were sad because the plan fell at the last minutes

4 Ben is a true adventurer He has climbed this country's highest mountain, canoed the continent, and hiked through the Amazon jungle

5 She wrote the book collaboration with one of her students

6 You'd better write the appointment in your agenda, or you'll probably forget Mary has always looked to her uncle, who is a very successful actor

8 I feel you, honestly!

9 As I had put on weight, my dress was too tight so I had to let it especially around the waist

10 I'm sorry but Dr Ho sees patients appointment only Your answers:

1 ……… …… 2………… … 3………… … ……… …… 5……… …… 6………….… 7………… … ……… …… 9……… …… 10

Question VI: Insert the, a(n) or X (no article) where necessary (1 p)

Even though dolphins live in (1) water, they are not fish They are (2) members of (3) large family of mammals, who have adapted to life in the seas and rivers of (4) world Other members of the family are (5) _ whales and porpoises

Porpoises and dolphins are such close relatives that only (6) few scientists can really distinguish between (7) _ different species

Mammals are (8) members of (9) large class of animals that have (10) warm blood and bear their children alive

Your answers:

1 ……… …… 2………… … 3………… … ……… …… 5……… …… 6………….… 7………… … ……… …… 9……… …… 10

PART III: READING (6.5 PTS)

Question I: Read the passage and use ONLY ONE suitable word to fill in each gap (2 p) An Unchanging Planet?

Your answers:

1……… 2………… 3………… 4………… 5……… 6……… 7………… 8………… 9………… 10………… Question II: Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each sentence by circling A, B, C or D (2p)

Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast number, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that

this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals, such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival-and the survival of our planet

Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the

increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed

1 What is the main topic of the passage?

A The Bengal tiger B International boycott

C Endangered species D problems with industrialization Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word ‘alarming”? A dangerous B serious C gripping D distressing

3 The word “poachers” as used in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?

A illegal hunters B enterprising researchers C concerned scientists D trained hunters

4 The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following

A indirectness B independence C incompetence D insensitivity The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast …

A a problem and a solution B a statement and an illustration C a comparison and a contrast D specific and general information What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refers to in the passage? A Bengal tiger B interest in material gain

A set aside B combined C organised D taken off The word “defray” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A lower B raise

C make a payment on D make an investment toward

9 What does the term “international boycott” in the 2nd paragraph refer to?

A selling of animal products oversea B a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C a global increase in animal survival D defraying the cost of maintaining national parks 10 Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?

A forgiving B concerned C vindictive D surprised

Question III: Read the following text and decide which word best fits each blank by circling the letter A, B, C or D (2 p)

Why does English spelling have a reputation for being difficult? English was first written down when Christian monks came to England in Anglo-Saxon (1)……… They used the 23 letters of Latin to write down the sound of Anglo-Saxon (2)……… as they heard it However, English has a (3) ………….range of basic sounds (over 40) than Latin The alphabet was too small, and so combinations of letters were needed to express the different sounds Inevitably, there were inconsistencies in the way that letters were combined

With the Norman invasion of England, the English language was put (4) ………….risk English survived, but the spelling of many English words changed to follow French

(5)………., and many French words were introduced into the language The result was more irregularity

When the printing press was (6)………in the fifteenth century, many early printers of English texts spoke other first languages They made little effort to respect English spelling Although one of the short-term (7) ………… of printing was to produce a number of variant spellings, in the long term it created fixed spellings People became used to seeing words spelt in the same way Rules were drawn up, and dictionaries were put together which printers and writers could (8)……… to However, spoken English was not fixed and continued to change slowly-just as it still does now Letters that were sounded in the Anglo-Saxon period, like the ‘k’ in 'knife', now became (9)……… Also, the pronunciation of vowels then had little in common with how they sound now, but the way they are spelt hasn't changed

No (10)…………, then, that it is often difficult to see the link between sound and spelling A times

2 A chat A wider A in A guides A discovered A actions A check A dumb

B centuries B communication B longer

10 A idea B wonder C problem D mention

Question IV: Read the following passage and choose from the list A – G the sentence which best summarizes each part of the article Write your answer (A, B, C, or G) in the space provided on the left (0.5 p)

_ Like technical difficulties, studio audiences are just another common feature of television life, and yet to many of us, they remain a mystery Watching them getting excited on game shows, for example, we sit back and ask ourselves – just who are these people?

_ Of all the audiences for live entertainment, the studio variety is widely considered to be the lowest of the low I have heard it said that even people who work in television treat studio audiences with scorn – or, as an cameraman put it, ‘I like cattle’

_ I had assumed that studio audiences were made up of silly people desperate for two seconds of fame But there’s no such thing as a typical studio audience They come from all classes, professions and income groups Television tries to attract different types of people for different types of programs

_ Those of us who prefer to watch television from home can’t see why anyone would want to watch television from a studio Why would anyone bother to apply for tickets, travel long distances, and suffer hours of boredom in the discomfort of a studio just to watch what they can see at home?

_ One theory is that people hope that for a second they might appear on television I didn’t believe this until I spoke to Angela Why had she come? ‘It was a chance to appear on TV’ Another theory is that people are curious to take a look behind the scenes But the most common explanation I heard was simply a case of ‘a friend gave me a ticket’

A Studio audiences consist of all kinds of people

B For some people, being in a studio audience is preferable to watching TV at home

C It is hard for some people to understand the reasons for wanting to be in a studio audience D Studio audiences play an important part in the making of TV programs

E Members of studio audiences are sometimes not regarded with respect F People become part of a studio audience for various reasons

G Viewers wonder what kind of people are in studio audiences

part IV: Writing (5p)

Question I: Rewrite these sentences so that the new one has a similar meaning as the sentence preceded (2 pts)

1 All the children will receive a prize, whatever their score in the competition

No matter Bill found a new job very quickly

It didn’t Except for the inspector, everyone was in uniform

The inspector was

the The balloon went up into the air

5 I am amazed by the mistakes he has made

What Children can learn a lot about how to behave in a situation like this

Only It appears that they sent us the wrong information

They The storm completely wiped out all my crops

I had It’s only after a few weeks that you begin to feel at home here

You won’t 10 Nobody expected her to lose but she did

Against Question II: Do not change the given word, use it to rewrite each of the following sentences so that each has as a similar meaning as the original one (2 pts) It was not my intention to disturb you (MEAN)

Their arrival was completely unexpected (TOOK)

As far as I know, he is still living in Australia (KNOWLEDGE)

She worked very hard to earn just enough money to pay her bills (ENDS)

You cannot get to the village in winter because of the snow (ACCESS)

My father would rather I did not go out tonight (PREFER)

I didn’t agree with his idea (FAVOUR)

We really ought to wrap up things and go home now (TIME)

Tom failed the exam and so did Bill (NEITHER)

10 She has a good relationship with her neighbours (gets)

Question III:Use the words or phrases given to make complete sentences You can add more words if necessary (2.0 pt)

2 way / protect / all the wildlife / must / find/ many species / in danger of extinction

3 addition/ have/ considerable experience/ new/ secretary/ bilingual my opinion / unfair / women / more duties / husbands

5 You/ have/ use/ money/ paying/ debts/ instead/ buy/ new motorbike

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