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A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological survey shows that strange animal behaviour might help predict future earthquakes. Investiga[r]
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Section I : Speaking
I Rearrange the following sentences to make a complete conversation
A That’s right Eric and I need to visit quite a few places Do you think you could find out about flights?
B No, of course not If it is, would you like me to ask about flights to Bibao?
C Hi, Claire I know you are very busy, but could you possibly something for me? D Would you mind phoning Executive Travel Services to get some information? E So, London to Bibao on Sunday the second Good, thank you
F Right we want to go to San Sebastian first Er I think the nearest airport is Bibao, but you mind checking that with them ?
G Yes, of course
H Not at all Is it for your research trip to Spain?
I Yes, that’s no problem Could you give me the details? J Yes, if you could, for Sunday the second
Your answers :
1 10
Section II : Vocabulary and grammar
I Choose the best answer from A,B,C or D to complete each of the following sentences.
1.The car burst into but the driver managed to escape
A flame B fire C burning D heat Her guests apologized for causing so much
A problem B trouble C complication D damage He finished the paintings for the exhibition
A in good time B for the time being C from time to time D time after time The men because it is a holiday
A don’t work B won’t work C.haven’t work D aren’t working Charles could not .having been at the scene of the crime
A refuse B object C deny D alter
6 What kind of research professor Walter in the laboratory at that time? A did/ B did / make C does / D does / make
7 If I’m tired in the evenings, to bed early
A I’d go B I’d have gone C I went D I go
It was difficult for him to buy good shoes because he had such a big of feet A couple B size C number D pair
(2)A face B style C looks D character 10 If you can’t find what you are looking for in the book, use the
A preface B directory C list D index 11 I know him but I have never actually spoken to him
A by sight B on sight C in sight D from sight 12 He lost his job no fault of his own
A by B through C with D over
Your answers :
1 10 11 12
II Fill each gap in each sentence with the correct form of the word in capital letter.
1 Novelists are among the most people in the world (IMAGINE) The crowd shows its by shouting insults at the players (APPROVE) Together with smoking and drinking, is today one of the causes of ill health
( ACTIVE) Some friends arrived last night, so we all went out for dinner (EXPECT) Professor Smith has joined the company in an capacity ( ADVISE) .who spend most of their time in front of a computer don’t have enough time for studying and playing sports ( YOUNG ) Thank you for your delivery of the parcel ( TIME ) The government has had plans to our country ( INDUSTRY ) Your answers :
1 …… 2 … 3… 4 ……
5.…… 6 … …7… 8 …… III There are ten mistakes in the following passage Find them out and correct them
For many people, travelling with plane is an exciting experience Other, however, find the whole idea quite terrifying , although travelling is no more dangerous as any other form of travel and some experts say it is considerably safer It is known, however, that most accidents occur for take off and landing when a pilot decisions are vital important
The people whose job is to look up passengers – the stewards and stewardesses– plays an important part in helping passengers to feel safe and comfortable Indeed for many passenger, being taken such care for is all part of the total experience No other form of travel involves waiting on people in quite the same way, with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music and video films
Your answers :
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
1 6
2 7
(3)4 9
5 10 10
Section III : reading
I Read the text and choose the best answer to each of the questions below.
A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological survey shows that strange animal behaviour might help predict future earthquakes Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter of a fairly recent earthquake Some birds screeched and flew about wildly; dogs yelped and ran around uncontrollably Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the mishap
In 1976 after observing animal behaviour, the Chinese were able to predict a divastating earthquake Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of other people and thus keep the death toll at a lower level
1 What prediction may be made by observing animal behaviour?
A An impending earthquake B The number of people who will die C The ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter D Environmental changes
2 Why can animals perceive these changes when humans cannot? A Animals are smarter than humans
B Animals have certain instinct that humans don’t possess C By running around the house, they can feel the vibrations D Humans don’t know where to look
3 Which of the following is not true?
A Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake
B By observing animal behaviour scientists perhaps can predict earthquakes C The Chinese have successfully predicted an earthquake and saved many lives
D All birds and dogs in a ten- kilometer radius of the epicenter went wild before the earthquake
4 In this passage, the word “ evacuate” mostly means
A remove B exile C destroy D emaciate
5 If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be A fewer animals going crazy B a lower death rate
C fewer people evacuate D fewer environmental changes Your answers :
1
II Fill in the blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage
being famous Unless help putting against with which common who support staying If becomes from for
For many young people, sport is a popular part of school life and ( ) in one of the school teams and playing in matches is very important ( ) someone is in a team, it means a lot of extra practice and often spending a Saturday or Sunday away ( ) home, as many matches are played then
It can also involve traveling to other towns to play ( ) other school teams and then ( ) on after the match for a meal or a drink Sometimes parents , friends or other students will travel with the team to ( ) their own side
(4)sports and pupils from that school may end up playing ( ) national and international teams so that the school has some really ( 10 ) names associated with it
Your answers :
1
6 10
III Fill in each blank with one suitable word.
Most people feel that when they dream, they are ( ) off to another world On the ( ), dreams are often connected to our daily lives When our whole ( ) is filled with something , when we are either very upset ( ) when we are in good spirit, a dream will represent this reality in symbols It is often ( ) that we benefit from dreams because they help the spirit to heal itself , when things ( ) wrong Dreams are therefore a kind of escape, almost a holiday from ( ) life, with its fears and responsibilities It is, however, a strange kind of holiday because whether we have a wonderful time or whether it turns ( ) to be a nightmare, we quickly forget it Most dreams disappear forever,( ) you are one of those people disciplined enough to write them down as soon as you wake ( 10 )
Your answers :
1
6 10
Section IV : Writing
I Use the following sets of words or phrases to write complete sentences.
1 The/smoke/ come/ lit cigarette/ contain/ poisonous/ chemicals
……… ………
2 In/ past/ scientists/ not think/ these chemicals/ harm/ non-smoker’s health
……… ………
3 Recently/ scientists/ change/ opinion/ after/ they/ study/ large group/ non-smokers
……… ………
4 Children / bored/ watch/ same/ programme/ day/ day
……… ………
5 Some kinds/ rare animals/ be/ think/ be/ danger/ extinction
The British Prime Minister/ pay/ official visit/ USA/ these days
………
II Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one.
1 No matter how rich he was , he never helped the poor
Rich …… Birth rates have fallen sharply recently
There …… It’s pointless to try and make him change his mind !
(5)4 She looks younger when she wears that blouse
That blouse She took these photographs during her holiday in France
It was while… I’ll finish this before Sunday
By Sunday This is my first visit to Japan
This is the ……… ………
8 I find it difficult to study late at night
I am not ……… …………
9 Not once has our neighbour invited us into his house
Our neighbour ……… …………
10 He has been a journalist for 10 years
His career ……… …………
III Write a paragraph on the topic ( 150-200 words )
Some people say that there shouldn’t be examinations because they make students feel stressed Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
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