At football matches people make small talk about the game they are watching: ‘Great game, isn’t it?’ At bus-stops, people may comment about the transport system: ‘The buses are very slow[r]
(1)UBND TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN QUANG TRUNG SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2013-2014
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên) Ngày thi: 29/06/2013
(Đề thi gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Họ tên thí sinh: ……….……… Số báo danh: ………
Chú ý: Thí sinh làm vào phiếu trả lời (có phát kèm đề) A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM.
I PHONETICS (1 pt)
1 Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt)
1 A naked B hatred C decided D washed
2 A check B Christmas C chemistry D anchor
3 A honor B hour C honest D hope
4 A healthy B marathon C weather D thousand
5 A huge B use C pure D hurry
2 Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (0.5 pt)
6 A retail B pursue C direct D consult
7 A equipment B terminal C important D possession
8 A precious B suspicious C famous D humorous
9 A reserve B remind C result D realize
10 A accuse B admire C enter D deny
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5 pts)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 11 Would you like tea or coffee? – I _drink tea than coffee
A would like B would prefer C would rather D would wish 12 It is high time you _more attentive in class
A are B were C must be D have been
13 He was _that we turned off the TV set immediately
A so bad singer B such bad singer C such bad a singer D so bad a singer 14 I wish you _ that! It’s really annoying habit
A won’t B couldn’t C wouldn’t D don’t 15 “I’m sorry about that!” – “ _!”
A That’s right B Of course C It’s OK D You’re welcome 16 Not until 2008 _ across the river
A the first bridge was built B the first building of a bridge was C built the first bridge D was the first bridge built
17 Excuse me! I’m learning my lesson _ turning down your stereo a bit?
A Would you please B Would you mind C Could you D Would you like 18 The stuff is very cheap; it’s now _ sale
A for B on C out D in
19 She was _ breath after running all the way upstairs
A under B out of C without D away from
20 They got _ the bus and walked toward the school gate
A off B on C out of D into
21 Would you like tea or coffee? - I’d _drink tea rather than coffee
A hate B prefer C rather D wish
22 Could I use your pen for the next test? -
A Yes, you use B Yes, you can C Yes, you could D Yes, you 23 Do you like movies? -
A yes, we are B I’d like C Yes, quite a lot D OK 24 Shall we go to the theatre this evening? -
(2)25 What you think of Korean films? -
A Yes, I B I like them C No, I don’t D I think of them very much 26 Practice _English anywhere you can is a way to better your speaking skill
A to speak B speak C speaking D for speaking
27 When I was younger, I _to smoke or drink
A wasn’t used B didn’t used C never used D not used 28 I wish I _more chance to travel abroad
A have B had C would have D shall have
29 When _ English?
A has he begun to study B has he begun study C did he begin to study D did he begin study 30 My mother doesn’t like going to the theatre and _
A neither I B neither go I C neither I like D neither I am 31 He’s a good guitarist, but he plays the piano _
A more better B more well C for good D far better 32 Anyone who _ his work won’t be allowed to leave now
A don’t finish B is not finishing C has not finished D will not finish 33 Your hair is long Are you going to _?
A have it cut B have cut it C be cutting it D have it cutting 34 I can carry only one of these two boxes Please carry _
A another B the other C the others D others
35 Mary _lazy preparing her lesson last night
A should be B shouldn’t be C should have been D shouldn’t have been 36 I’ve got _money to lend you now I think you can ask Lyn for some
A few B a few C little D a little
37 She forgot _off the cassette player before going to bed
A turning B to turn C having turned D to have turned 38 Finally they _ rescue the people trapped in the burning houses
A could B succeeded to C were able to D can 39 There’s nothing better to do; we _ watch the play on TV
A may B could have to C must D might as well
40 English is now spoken all _ the world
A through B round C over D across
41 Like many other countries in the world, Vietnam is “on the _”
A progress B start C begin D move
42 When I _ school, I’m going to work in a factory
A begin B study C leave D learn
43 The trouble with Tom is that he never _on time for meetings
A attends B arrives C goes D gets
44 The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be _ all over the town
A see B heard C listened D watched
45 Some people claim to be able to the future
A tell B say C foretell D see
46 I’d like to buy a bracelet for my wife What you _?
A approve B favor C introduce D recommend
47 What time is the _on rubber trees tomorrow evening? - I think it’s at seven-thirty
A party B seminar C get-together D festival
48 Have you handed in your job _ yet?
A request B beg C application D enquiry
49 Did you see the _ on TV last night?
A showings B screens C newsreels D actions
50 This story _ about Le Van Tam, a young hero of Vietnam
A talks B says C is D speaks
(3)A on B in C up D along 52 The test is taking place _a week’s time
A in B at C for D on
53 The sheet of paper slipped _his hand falling _ the ground A off / upon B off / onto C from / down D from / upon 54 She took _her new friends almost immediately
A up B away C to D off
55 He was looked _ by others because of his poverty
A out for B up C down upon D from upon
56 They’re going to Nha Trang _ their summer vacation
A for B on C at D in
57 I had two copies of it originally, but I can’t find _one now
A another B the other C the others D other
58 Professor Moore doesn’t work at the school _
A also B too C still D any more
59 Would you be so kind as _ the phone when it rings?
A to answer B answer C answered D answering
60 If only he _ me a chance, I could have told him the truth
A could B has given C had given D gave
III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 61 – “Have a nice weekend.” – “ _”
A Thank you Hope you are well B Not bad what about you? C Thanks the same to you! D Sorry, I’m at home 62 – “Would you mind lending me your bike?” – “ ”
A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s
63 – “Would you like to have lunch with us? – “ _”
A All right B Yes, I would C No, I wouldn’t like D Yes, I’d love to 64 – “Congratulations on your winning –“ _”
A You’re welcome B That’s very kind of you C No, thanks D Yes, of course 65 – “Shall I get a taxi for you? – “ _”
A Yes, I’d love to B Oh that would be nice C Let’s D Yes, why not? IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many (66) of animals are threatened, and could easily become (67) if we not make an effort to (68) them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are (69) for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (70) , and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat – the place where they live – is (71) More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open (72) than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better (73) , but these chemicals pollute the environment and (74) wildlife The most successful animals on earth – human beings – will soon be the only ones (75) , unless we can solve this problem
66 A marks B more C species D forms
67 A disappeared B vanished C empty D extinct
68 A harm B safe C protect D serve
69 A hunted B chased C game D extinct
70 A lively B alive C for life D for living
71 A exhausting B departing C escaping D disappearing
72 A spaces B air C up D parts
73 A products B fields C herbs D crops
74 A spoil B harm C wound D wrong
75 A survived B over C missing D left
(4)Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.
Is Australia the world’s largest island or its smallest continent? Actually, it’s both In fact, Australia is the only country that is also a continent Although roughly the size of the United States mainland, Australia has a population of about 16.5 million people That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries
What ethnic groups make up the Australia population? The majority of Australians are of English, Irish, Italian, Greek, Dutch, and Polish descent However, over the past 50 years, some four million people from more than 120 countries have made Australia their home This includes a large number of Asian and African immigrants About one percent of the population is Aborigine The Aboriginal people were the first settlers in Australia They came from Asia about 40,000 years ago
In addition to being the smallest, Australia is also the driest inhabited continent Lush green pastures may be typical in sheep farming areas However, most of the land, particularly in the Outback, is so arid that people are unable to live on it in its undeveloped state That explains why most Australians live in metropolitan areas, many of which line the coast, and why Australia is considered one of the world’s more urbanized countries
76 The passage mainly discusses the
A history of Australia B population of Australia
B growth of Australia D geographical features of Australia 77 According to the first paragraph, Australia
A is much larger than the US B has a large population C is one of the countries that has the most population
D is one of the countries that has the least population 78 Millions of people from many countries
A immigrated to Australia B built their houses in Australia C left Australia for Asia and Africa D lived in Australia
79 Why most Australian live in metropolitan areas? A Because most of the land is used for sheep farming B Because most of the land is very dry
C Because most of the land is covered with green pastures D Because most of the land is already being cultivated 80 Which of the following sentences is not true? A Australia is a large country and continent
B Many of Australia’s present inhabitants are descended from English, Irish, Italian, Greek, Dutch, and Polish C Most of the Australia’s land has been used for agriculture, industry, or building
D The majority of Australia’s population live in or near the coast B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
I VERB FORMS (1.5 pts)
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
1 If I (81 be) a bird, I (82 not want) to live in a cage Laura wishes that she (83 not live) in a small flat
3 To avoid (84 recognize) , the film star wore dark glasses
4 We (85 not see) Marta recently The last time we (86 meet) her was in April When my mother (87 come) home, I (88 talk) to my friend on the phone Justin said he (89 return) the following day
7 Both English and French (90 speak) in Canada II WORD FORMS (1.5 pts)
91 The parents found their son’s behavior (Worry)
92 The school is now very That’s why the quality of teaching and learning is much better (Equip) 93 Young children are often They tend to tell the truth (Rely)
94 , playing a sport gives us a longer lifespan (Science)
95 Their attempt to reach the top of the mountain was _because of the severe weather (Succeed) 96 They had a chance to take part in a lot of activities (Culture)
97 _is a horrible quality (Honest)
(5)100 Parents sometimes complain about teachers giving a great number of _ to their children (Assign) III READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts)
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F).
‘Hello How are you?’ ‘Good morning,’ ‘Have you eaten yet?’ ‘Where are you going?’ These are greetings which people use in different languages when they meet each other But what is a greeting?
A greeting is a way of being friendly to someone It is a way of being polite It is also a way of starting a conversation In many languages a question is used as a greeting “where are you going?’ ‘How’s everything with you?’ But questions like these are not real questions They not require a full answer or even a true one In English, the commonest greeting is a question about a person’s health: ‘How are you?’ But we not expect the person to tell us about their health when they reply We not expect them to talk about their headache or their backache, if they have one People reply to these questions with a fixed expression such as ‘I’m fine, thanks’ or ‘I’m very well, thanks’ In the same way, in countries where people greet each other with ‘Where are you going?, a simple reply such as ‘Just walking around’ is sufficient It is not necessary to describe where you are actually going
In most languages, a greeting is usually followed by ‘small talk’ Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation In English- speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather: ‘Nice day, isn’t it?’ ‘Terrible weather, isn’t it?’ But there is something special about small talk It must be about something which both people agree on something This makes meeting people easier and more comfortable People usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk But people often disagree about religion or politics so there are not suitable topics for small talk in English The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place At football matches people make small talk about the game they are watching: ‘Great game, isn’t it?’ At bus-stops, people may comment about the transport system: ‘The buses are very slow these days, aren’t they?’
Greetings and small talk are an important part of conversation in any language The way people greet each other and the things they talk about, however, may be different from one language to another This shows that there is much more to learn when we learn a language than just the vocabulary and the grammar of the language We also have to learn the social behavior of the people who speak it
101 People use greetings when they say goodbye to each other 102 Greetings are often used to start a conversation
103 The main purpose of a greeting is to get true information from another person 104 Some languages not have greetings
105 The purpose of greetings is the same in all languages IV PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS.
Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence. 106 She is famous _her beautiful face and sweet voice
107 A group of his neighbors said his attitude _the disaster was wonderful 108 Steven took a photograph _his automobile after the accident
109 Contrary to expectations, the euro fell _ value 110 Helen takes _ her mother in many ways
111 It was not a problem We looked _his number in the telephone book 112 The plane took _very quickly
113 The computer isn’t working It broke _this morning 114 She insists _my coming to her birthday party 115 I'll meet you _ the corner of the street at 10 V ERROR CORRECTION (2 pts)
There are ten errors in the following passage Identify the errors, then underline and correct them Write your answers in the numbered spaces.
(6)Within a short time, the results were obviously Floods caused millions of dollars’ worth of damage year The very fertile soil washed away or blew up in great clouds The seemingly inexhaustible oil and minerals showed signs of depletion Rivers were filled with silt from eroding farms and wastes from factories Much of the rivers were made unfit for fish Several species of birds disappeared and some mammals seemed on the verge of going Future timber shortages were predicted In conclusion, Americans soon came to realize that some sort of conserve programs must be set up
Mistake Correct Mistake Correct
116 121
117 122
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119 124
120 125
VI SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts) 126 She got wet because she forgot her umbrella => She forgot
127 Let’s go to the beach this weekend => Why don’t
128 “Do you like learning English?” Peter asked me => Peter asked
129 She cooks better than her sister => Her sister doesn’t
130 If you don’t work hard, you will fail the final exam => Unless
131 I spend two hours a day doing my homework => It takes
132 The last time I wrote to him was three months ago => I haven’t
133 “It’s your fault the grass broke, Tom” said she => She blamed
134 Tom looks nothing like his father => Tom
135 A knock at the door interrupted Dad’s story => Dad
VII WRITING (2 pts)
(7)UBND TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN QUANG TRUNG SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2013-2014
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên) Ngày thi: 29/06/2013
(Đề thi gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Họ tên thí sinh: ……….……… Số báo danh: ……… Chú ý: Thí sinh làm vào phiếu trả lời (có phát kèm đề)
A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM. I PHONETICS (1 pt)
1 Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt)
1 A naked B hatred C decided D washed
2 A check B Christmas C chemistry D anchor
3 A honor B hour C honest D hope
4 A healthy B marathon C weather D thousand
5 A huge B use C pure D hurry
2 Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (0.5 pt)
6 A retail B pursue C direct D consult
7 A equipment B terminal C important D possession
8 A precious B suspicious C famous D humorous
9 A reserve B remind C result D realize
10 A accuse B admire C enter D deny
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5 pts)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 11 Would you like tea or coffee? – I _drink tea than coffee
A would like B would prefer C would rather D would wish 12 It is high time you _more attentive in class
A are B were C must be D have been
13 He was _that we turned off the TV set immediately
A so bad singer B such bad singer C such bad a singer D so bad a singer 14 I wish you _ that! It’s really annoying habit
A won’t B couldn’t C wouldn’t do D don’t 15 “I’m sorry about that!” – “ _!”
A That’s right B Of course C It’s OK D You’re welcome 16 Not until 2008 _ across the river
A the first bridge was built B the first building of a bridge was C built the first bridge D was the first bridge built 17 Excuse me! I’m learning my lesson _ turning down your stereo a bit?
A Would you please B Would you mind C Could you D Would you like 18 The stuff is very cheap; it’s now _ sale
A for B on C out D in
19 She was _ breath after running all the way upstairs
A under B out of C without D away from
20 They got _ the bus and walked toward the school gate
A off B on C out of D into
21 Would you like tea or coffee? - I’d _drink tea rather than coffee
A hate B prefer C rather D wish
22 Could I use your pen for the next test? -
A Yes, you use B Yes, you can C Yes, you could D Yes, you 23 Do you like movies? -
A yes, we are B I’d like C Yes, quite a lot D OK 24 Shall we go to the theatre this evening? -
(8)25 What you think of Korean films? -
A Yes, I B I like them C No, I don’t D I think of them very much 26 Practice _English anywhere you can is a way to better your speaking skill
A to speak B speak C speaking D for speaking
27 When I was younger, I _to smoke or drink
A wasn’t used B didn’t used C never used D not used 28 I wish I _more chance to travel abroad
A have B had C would have D shall have
29 When _ English?
A has he begun to study B has he begun study C did he begin to study D did he begin study 30 My mother doesn’t like going to the theatre and _
A neither I B neither go I C neither I like D neither I am 31 He’s a good guitarist, but he plays the piano _
A more better B more well C for good D far better 32 Anyone who _ his work won’t be allowed to leave now
A don’t finish B is not finishing C has not finished D will not finish 33 Your hair is long Are you going to _?
A have it cut B have cut it C be cutting it D have it cutting 34 I can carry only one of these two boxes Please carry _
A another B the other C the others D others
35 Mary _lazy preparing her lesson last night
A should be B shouldn’t be C should have been D shouldn’t have been 36 I’ve got _money to lend you now I think you can ask Lyn for some
A few B a few C little D a little
37 She forgot _off the cassette player before going to bed
A turning B to turn C having turned D to have turned 38 Finally they _ rescue the people trapped in the burning houses
A could B succeeded to C were able to D can 39 There’s nothing better to do; we _ watch the play on TV
A may B could have to C must D might as well
40 English is now spoken all _ the world
A through B round C over D across
41 Like many other countries in the world, Vietnam is “on the _”
A progress B start C begin D move
42 When I _ school, I’m going to work in a factory
A begin B study C leave D learn
43 The trouble with Tom is that he never _on time for meetings
A attends B arrives C goes D gets
44 The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be _ all over the town
A see B heard C listened D watched
45 Some people claim to be able to the future
A tell B say C foretell D see
46 I’d like to buy a bracelet for my wife What you _?
A approve B favor C introduce D recommend
47 What time is the _on rubber trees tomorrow evening? - I think it’s at seven-thirty
A party B seminar C get-together D festival
48 Have you handed in your job _ yet?
A request B beg C application D enquiry
49 Did you see the _ on TV last night?
A showings B screens C newsreels D actions
50 This story _ about Le Van Tam, a young hero of Vietnam
A talks B says C is D speaks
(9)A on B in C up D along 52 The test is taking place _a week’s time
A in B at C for D on
53 The sheet of paper slipped _his hand falling _ the ground A off / upon B off / onto C from / down D from / upon 54 She took _her new friends almost immediately
A up B away C to D off
55 He was looked _ by others because of his poverty
A out for B up C down upon D from upon
56 They’re going to Nha Trang _ their summer vacation
A for B on C at D in
57 I had two copies of it originally, but I can’t find _one now
A another B the other C the others D other
58 Professor Moore doesn’t work at the school _
A also B too C still D any more
59 Would you be so kind as _ the phone when it rings?
A to answer B answer C answered D answering
60 If only he _ me a chance, I could have told him the truth
A could B has given C had given D gave
III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 61 – “Have a nice weekend.” – “ _”
A Thank you Hope you are well B Not bad what about you? C Thanks the same to you! D Sorry, I’m at home 62 – “Would you mind lending me your bike?” – “ ”
A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s 63 – “Would you like to have lunch with us? – “ _”
A All right B Yes, I would C No, I wouldn’t like D Yes, I’d love to 64 – “Congratulations on your winning –“ _”
A You’re welcome B That’s very kind of you C No, thanks D Yes, of course 65 – “Shall I get a taxi for you? – “ _”
A Yes, I’d love to B Oh that would be nice C Let’s D Yes, why not? IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many (66) of animals are threatened, and could easily become (67) if we not make an effort to (68) them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are (69) for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (70) , and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat – the place where they live – is (71) More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open (72) than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better (73) , but these chemicals pollute the environment and (74) wildlife The most successful animals on earth – human beings – will soon be the only ones (75) , unless we can solve this problem
66 A marks B more C species D forms
67 A disappeared B vanished C empty D extinct
68 A harm B safe C protect D serve
69 A hunted B chased C game D extinct
70 A lively B alive C for life D for living
71 A exhausting B departing C escaping D disappearing
72 A spaces B air C up D parts
73 A products B fields C herbs D crops
74 A spoil B harm C wound D wrong
75 A survived B over C missing D left
(10)Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.
Is Australia the world’s largest island or its smallest continent? Actually, it’s both In fact, Australia is the only country that is also a continent Although roughly the size of the United States mainland, Australia has a population of about 16.5 million people That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries
What ethnic groups make up the Australia population? The majority of Australians are of English, Irish, Italian, Greek, Dutch, and Polish descent However, over the past 50 years, some four million people from more than 120 countries have made Australia their home This includes a large number of Asian and African immigrants About one percent of the population is Aborigine The Aboriginal people were the first settlers in Australia They came from Asia about 40,000 years ago
In addition to being the smallest, Australia is also the driest inhabited continent Lush green pastures may be typical in sheep farming areas However, most of the land, particularly in the Outback, is so arid that people are unable to live on it in its undeveloped state That explains why most Australians live in metropolitan areas, many of which line the coast, and why Australia is considered one of the world’s more urbanized countries 76 The passage mainly discusses the
A history of Australia B population of Australia
B growth of Australia D geographical features of Australia 77 According to the first paragraph, Australia
A is much larger than the US B has a large population C is one of the countries that has the most population
D is one of the countries that has the least population 78 Millions people from many countries
A emigrated to Australia B built their houses in Australia C left Australia for Asia and Africa D lived in Australia
79 Why most Australian live in metropolitan areas? A Because most of the land is used for sheep farming B Because most of the land is very dry.
C Because most of the land is covered with green pastures D Because most of the land is already being cultivated 80 Which of the following sentences is not true?
A Australia is a large country and continent
B Many of Australia’s present inhabitants are descended from English, Irish, Italian, Greek, Dutch, and Polish
C Most of the Australia’s land has been used for agriculture, industry, or building. D The majority of Australia’s population live in or near the coast
B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN I VERB FORMS (1.5 pts)
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
1 If I (81 be) were _ a bird, I (82 not want) _ wouldn’t want _ to live in a cage Laura wishes that she (83 not live) didn’t live. _ in a small flat
3 To avoid (84 recognize) being recognized _, the film star wore dark glasses
4 We (85 not see) _ haven’t seen _ Marta recently The last time we (86 meet) met her was in April When my mother (87 come) _ came _ home, I (88 talk) _ was talking to my friend on the phone Justin said he (89 return) would return the following day
7 Both English and French (90 speak) _ are spoken _ in Canada II WORD FORMS (1.5 pts)
91 The parents found their son’s behavior (worry)
92 The school is now very _ That’s why the quality of teaching and learning is much better (equip) 93 Young children are often They tend to tell the truth (rely)
94 , playing a sport gives us a longer lifespan (Science)
95 Their attempt to reach the top of the mountain was _because of the severe weather (succeed) 96 They had a chance to take part in a lot of activities (culture)
97 _is a horrible quality (Honest)
(11)99 What a nuisance! We were of finishing the task (capability)
100 Parents sometimes complain about teachers giving a great number of _ to their children (assign) 1 worrying 2 well-equipped 3 reliable 4 Scientifically 5 unsuccessful
6 cultural 7 Dishonesty 8 information 9 incapable 10 assignments III READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts)
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F).
‘Hello How are you?’ ‘Good morning,’ ‘Have you eaten yet?’ ‘Where are you going?’ These are greetings which people use in different languages when they meet each other But what is a greeting?
A greeting is a way of being friendly to someone It is a way of being polite It is also a way of starting a conversation In many languages a question is used as a greeting “Where are you going?’ ‘How’s everything with you?’ But questions like these are not real questions They not require a full answer or even a true one In English, the commonest greeting is a question about a person’s health: ‘How are you?’ But we not expect the person to tell us about their health when they reply We not expect them to talk about their headache or their backache, if they have one People reply to these questions with a fixed expression such as ‘I’m fine, thanks’ or ‘I’m very well, thanks’ In the same way, in countries where people greet each other with ‘Where are you going?’, a simple reply such as ‘Just walking around’ is sufficient It is not necessary to describe where you are actually going
In most languages, a greeting is usually followed by ‘small talk’ Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation In English- speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather: ‘Nice day, isn’t it?’ ‘Terrible weather, isn’t it?’ But there is something special about small talk It must be about something which both people agree on something This makes meeting people easier and more comfortable People usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk But people often disagree about religion or politics so there are not suitable topics for small talk in English The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place At football matches people make small talk about the game they are watching: ‘Great game, isn’t it?’ At bus-stops, people may comment about the transport system: ‘The buses are very slow these days, aren’t they?’
Greetings and small talk are an important part of conversation in any language The way people greet each other and the things they talk about, however, may be different from one language to another This shows that there is much more to learn when we learn a language than just the vocabulary and the grammar of the language We also have to learn the social behavior of the people who speak it
101 People use greetings when they say goodbye to each other 102 Greetings are often used to start a conversation
103 The main purpose of a greeting is to get true information from another person 104 Some languages not have greetings
105 The purpose of greetings is the same in all languages 101.F 102.T 103.F 104.F 105.T
IV PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS.
Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence. 106 She is famous for her beautiful face and sweet voice
107 A group of his neighbors said his attitude to the disaster was wonderful 108 Steven took a photograph of his automobile after the accident
109 Contrary to expectations, the euro fell in value 110 Helen takes after her mother in many ways
111 It was not a problem We looked up his number in the telephone book 112 The plane took off very quickly
113 The computer isn’t working It broke down this morning 114 She insists on my coming to her birthday party
(12)There are ten errors in the following passage Identify the errors, then underline and correct them Write your answers in the numbered spaces.
When the first white men came to America, they found vast amounts of nature resources of tremendous value Forests covered a large part of the nation; later, gas, oil and minerals was found in unbelievable amounts There was a great abundance of very fertile soil Forests, prairies, streams and rivers abounded with wildlife So vast were these resources that it seemed that they could never be used to So forests were destroyed to make way for farmland Grassland and prairies were plough and harrowed Minerals and oil were used in great quantities to supply a young industry nation Almost every river became the scene of factories, mills and power companies Mammals and birds were slaughtered with food and sport
Within a short time, the results were obviously Floods caused millions of dollars’ worth of damage year The very fertile soil washed away or blew up in great clouds The seemingly inexhaustible oil and minerals showed signs of depletion Rivers were filled with silt from eroding farms and wastes from factories Much of the rivers were made unfit for fish Several species of birds disappeared and some mammals seemed on the verge of going Future timber shortages were predicted
In conclusion, Americans soon came to realize that some sort of conserve programs must be set up
Mistake Correct Mistake Correct
116 nature natural 121 with for
117 was were 122 obviously obvious
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used up 123 year yearly
119 plough ploughed 124 much many
120 industry industrial 125 conserve conservation
VI SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts) 126 She got wet because she forgot her umbrella => She forgot her umbrella, so she got wet 127 Let’s go to the beach this weekend
=> Why don’t we go to the beach this weekend? 128 “Do you like learning English?” Peter asked me => Peter asked me if / whether I liked learning English 129 She cooks better than her sister
=> Her sister doesn’t cook as / so well as she does / her 130 If you don’t work hard, you will fail the final exam => Unless you work hard, you will fail the final exam 131 I spend two hours a day doing my homework => It takes me two hours a day to my homework 132 The last time I wrote to him was three months ago => I haven’t written to him for three months
133 “It’s your fault the grass broke, Tom” said she
=> She blamed Tom for having broken / breaking the glass 134 Tom looks nothing like his father
=> Tom doesn’t take after his father
135 A knock at the door interrupted Dad’s story
=> Dad was telling a story when there was a knock at the door => Dad was telling a story when someone knocked the door VII WRITING (2 pts)
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