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(1)PRONUNCITATION A lit B mine C sigh D dime A amount B ought C account D mount A actually B actor C acute D active STRESS PATTERNS A similar B encounter C delicate D treatment A October B.calculate C military D vaporize GRAMMAR I’m going to start now…………………the beginning of the concert A not missing B.for not missing C so as not to miss D in order to not miss The position of a grandparent is easier than …………………… of parent A one A though – as B even if – and C if – so D in case - when 12 15 C That D Whether B engraving C engraves D to engrave ……………… of my time is spent ……………… enquiries A The most – to answer B Most – answering C Most – to answer D The most - answering We have not ………………… reach a decision on that matter B still C just D yet The rocket crased ………………… a computer error A in case of 14 B When Every child was given a medal with his/her name ……………… on it A already 13 D.that one ……………… everyone got back safety was a great relief A engraved 11 C that ……………… it was hard work, I enjoyed the job ……………………it was interesting A How 10 B the one B in place of C in spite of D in consequent of …………………… you know ……………… this bag here? A Whom – left B Who – was left C Who – left D Whom – was left It’s better ……………… it now than ………………… it to the last minute A – leave B to – leave C – leaving D to – leaving VOCABULARY 16 I …………… everyone that the time had been changed A demanded B stimulated C informed D urged (2) 17 The stament that no action would be …………… was met with disbelief A carried 18 B cruise C submarine D ferry B chat C change D chain She went to her doctor for an annual ………… A check-out 21 D enquiried There is a ………… likeness between the two boys, but they are not brothers A chance 20 C claimed ……………………… is a kind of boat that carries people and vehicles across a river or a sea A canoe 19 B taken B check-in C check-up D.check-off The Planning Department wanted to change the traffic system, so they …………… a traffic survey A collaborated B conducted 22 B Wondering D Accounting C questioned D.debated A wedding is a wonderful opportunity for …………… off new clothes A putting 25 C Considering The suspected is being ………………… at the police department A interviewed B tried 24 D carried ……………… that he only started learning it two years ago, his English is excellent A.Thinking 23 C conveyed B showing C wearing D dressing The …………… to the factory provided valuable extra space A extension B expansion C enlargement D enrichment CLOZE TEST A Many people remember being taken to the zoo as a child They remember especially the excitement of (26)……… seeing animals for the first time when before they had only read about them in books or seen them on television However, there is considerable discussion today about the future of zoos and what their role should be Supporters of zoos claim that they have an educational (27)………… and represent a good way for people of all ages to learn more about the (28)…………….world Also, zoos provide opportunities for important research and frequently allows scientists to help (29)………… those animals which are becoming increasing rare in the world (30)…………………., however, criticise zoos for a number of reasons Firstly, they say that it is (31)…………… to keep animals in cages Even in the best zoos, animals may suffer because the places in which they have to live are both restricted and (32)…………… This can cause them to experience stress and can affect their health Secondly, they believe that money would be (34)………… spent on protecting animals in their(34)……………… Finally, they point out that most people nowadays can see (3) well-made nature (35)…………………… on television and that this is a much more valuable experience than going to a zoo 26 A positively B embarassingly C actually D frightenedly 27 A function B activity C situation D possibility 28 A typical B civilized C standard D natural 29 A slaughter B save C feed D increase 30 A Enemies B Contestants C Opponents D Despots 31 A cruel B severe C violent D heavy 32 A designed B artificial C false D fascinated 33 A further B rather C better D more 34 A nests B lairs C burrows D habitats 35 A shows B newsreels C documentaries D performances B In the 1930s, (36)………… the Atlantic used to take a long time because the only way to it was by ship In the 1937, the Zeppelin company (37)……… the first air service with its great airships, the Hinderburg Travelling by airship was faster and much more comfortable than travelling by ship, and people had been (38)……………… forward to the Hinderburg’s first flight for some time Most airships were designed to work with helium, but the Americans had (39)………… down Germany’s request for gas As a result, the Zeppelin was filled with hydrogen It was a bomb waiting to (40) ……………… As the airship was (41)………… to New Jersey to land, the passengers went to the windows to (42) ……………… to the people waiting for them on the ground below It was at this moment that the great ship (43) ……………… fire Thirty six people died in the (44)………… Two years later, the (45)…… Zeppelins was destroyed, and the age of the airship was over 36 A arriving B crossing C flying D passing 37 A launched B issued C released D produced 38 A watching B seeing C staring D looking 39 A kept B turned C held D let 40 A break B crack C shake D explode 41 A approaching B running C hovering D floating 42 A smile B wave C kiss D scream 43 A got B set C spread D caught 44 A destruction B explosion C eruption D vibration 45 A.rest B ruin C remaining D remnant (4) READING COMPREHENSION A People who suffer from excessive drowsiness during the daytime may be victims of a condition known as "narcolepsy." Although most people may feel sleepy while watching TV or after eating a meal, narcoleptics may fall asleep at unusual or embarrassing times They may doze while eating, talking, taking a shower, or even driving a car Victims can be affected in one of two ways Most narcoleptics have several sleeping spells during each day with alert periods in between, but a minority feel drowsy almost all the time and are alert for only brief intervals No reliable data exist showing how many people have narcolepsy Some estimates put the number as high as 300,000 in the United States alone Unfortunately, there is also little knowledge about the causes of this illness Researchers suggest that the problem may stem from the immune system's reacting abnormally to the brain's chemical processes There is currently no cure for narcolepsy, so sufferers of this condition can only have their symptoms treated through a combination of counseling and drugs 46 The verb doze in line can best be replaced by A fall asleep 47 49 50 51 52 C be alert D feel embarrassed C symptoms D treatments The word spells in line probably means A causes 48 B stay awake B periods According to the passage, it can be said that A most people are narcoleptics sometimes B narcolepstics are drug addicts C narcolepsy is very rare condition D the number of narcolepstics is unknown Narcolepsy is a condition in which people A doze after eating a meal B have unusual brain chemistry C only sleep in the day D doze at unusual times The passage implies that narcolepsy A is an imaginary problem B can be a serious disorder C is easily cured D is really laziness The cause of narcolepsy my be related to A brain chemical mechanisms B sleeping C watching television D drugs Which of the follwing statements about narcolepsy is NOT true? A Doctors treat symptoms rather than causes B The causes of narcolepsy have not been found yet C Narcolepsy affects people in two basic ways D Researchers know how many people suffer from this problem (5) 53 54 55 According to the passage, a person is most likely to be narcoleptic if (s)he falls asleep A while watching a movie B while eating at a restaurant C while lying on the beach D while taking a long car trip The main topic of this passage is A aspects of narcolepsy B causes of narcolepsy C treatment of narcolepsy D development of narcolepsy What tone does the author take in writing the passage? A envious B B objective C biased D accusatory According to the airline industry statistics,almost 90% of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable.But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips.Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask questions if you have uncertainties.You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips as tightly sa possible.Of course,you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates.During takeoffs and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor.Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seats between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident,you should put your hands on you ankles and keep your head down until the plane comes to a complete stop.If smoke is present in the cabin,you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins,towels,or clothing,If possible,wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation.To evacuate as quickly as possilbe,follow crew comntands and not take personal belongings with you Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated,and when you jump,do so with your arms and legs extended in front of you When you get to the ground ,you should move away from the plane as quickly as plssible,and mever smoke mear the wreckage 56 57 The word tips in line probably indicates A pieces of secret information B small amounts of money given to someone C the ends of something pointed D helpful pieces of advice The word them in line refers to A the rows 58 C the exits D the passengers The phrase the wreckage in line 17-18 refers to A the plane 59 B the seats B the ground C the airport What is the main topic of the passage? D the exit (6) 60 A airline industry accident statistics B procedures for evacuating aircraft C safety instructions in air travel D guidelines for increasing aircraft survival It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they 61 62 A keep their heads down B wear a safety belt C don’t smoke in or near an airplane D read airline safety statistics Travellers arre urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions A in an emergency B before locating the exits C if smoke is in the cabin D before takeoff According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before takeoff? A the ones that can be found in the dark B the two closest to the passenger’s seat C the nearest exit D the ones with counted rows of seats between them 63 64 65 What is the main purpose of the passage? A to satisfy travellers B to sell airlines tickets C to provide safety advice D to give statistical evidence According to the passage, airline travellers should keep their feet flat on the floor A throughout the flight B during takeoffs and landings C especially during landings D only if an accident is possible Which of the following are airline passengers advised NOT to do? A locate the nearest exits B ask questions about safety C fasten their seat belts before takeoff D carry personal belongings in an emergency 66 A.B.C.D 67 A.B.C.D 68 A.B.C.D 69 A.B.C.D 70 A.B.C.D 71 A.B.C.D 72 A.B.C.D 73 A.B.C.D 74 A.B.C.D (7) 75 A.B.C.D 76 A.B.C.D 77 A.B.C.D 78 A.B.C.D 79 A.B.C.D 80 A.B.C.D (8)