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Read the following passage adapted from Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009 and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 19 to 2[r]

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others Question 1: A present Question 2: A notice B casual B post C composure C monument D Occasion D phone Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A overwhelming B intellectual C incredible D.optimistic Question 4: A permanent B continue C complete D relationship Question 5: A habitat B debate C behaviour D insider Mark the letter A, B, C,or D to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 6: Whether life in the countryside is better than that in the city depend on each A B C individual’s point of view D Question 7: There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of with those of another C D A B Question 8: Mining over 2,000 years ago , copper is one of the earliest known metals A B C D Question 9: She finds the work she has to quite easily; boredom is her biggest problem A B C D Question 10 Food prices have risen so rapidly in the past few months that some families have forced to alter A B C their eating habits D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 11: We are no obligation to change goods which were not purchased here A to B with C at D under Question 12: Not only the exam but she also got a scholarship A did she pass B she passed C she has passed D has she passed Question 13: "You put the car in the garage I'm going out in it later" A mustn't B haven't C needn't D can't Question 14: He had spent time writing an essay on his childhood A a few B a large number of C a great deal of D many Question 15: All candidates will be treated equally, of their age or back ground A irrelevant B Discounting C notwithstanding D irrespective Question 16: He tried to limit himself to 10 cigarettes a day A be smoking B have smoked C smoke D smoking Question 17: The tin opener seemed for left-hand people A to be designed B being designed C to design D designing Question 18: It is imperative _ towards a solution to global warming before the weather patterns of the world are disrupted irreparably A the world would work B that the world worked C that the world work D the world to work Question 19: It was we couldn't stop laughing A such a funny sight that B so a funny sight that C a very funny sight that D so a laughing sight that Question 20 The book would have been perfect the ending A had it not been for B it had not been for C it hadn't been for D hadn't it been for Question 21 I'm sure when you've stopped looking for your keys, they'll _ up somewhere A take B look C turn D pull Question 22 Tom:" Would you take this along to the office for me?" Jerry:" _" A Never mind B Yes, with pleasure C Yes, that's right D Not at all Question 23 Harry:" _ " Kate: "Yes I'd like to buy a computer." A Do you look for something? B Good morning Can I help you? C Excuse me Do you want to buy it? D Can you help me buy something? Question 24 It’s nice I am now in LonDon again This is the second time I there A will be B would be C was D have been Question 25 he tried, his father didn’t let him run the company A: Although hard B: No matter what C: However hard D: Whatever hard Question 26 To our surprise, the so-called cheap shop was was expected A: as twice as expensive B: expensive as twice as C: twice as expensive as D: as expensive as twice Question 27 “Congratulations on your new home! It’s wonderful” “ ” A: Thank you B: You’re welcome D: Really C: It’s OK Question 28 I was just about the office when the telephone rang A: to have left B: leave D: to leave C: leaving Question 29: The review overvalued his latest film A The review had a high opinion of his latest film B The review turned down his latest film C The review rejected his latest film D The review gave his latest film a moderate appreciation Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 30 American Indian cultures differ markedly from one another in language and in life-style A: by degrees B: historically C: regionally D: significantly Question 31 The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies A unique B noticeable C exotic D vital Question 32 The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years A absolutely B relevantly C almost D comparatively Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 33: They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community A cooperate B put together C separate D connect Question 34: There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble A adequate B unsatisfactory C abundant D dominant Read the following passage adapted from MS Encarta 2008 and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions It is very difficult to succeed in the music business; nine out of ten bands that release a first record fail to produce a second Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires an intricate knowledge of how a record company functions The process begins when a representative of a company’s Artist and Repertoire (A &R) department visits bars and night clubs, scouting for young, talented bands After the representative identifies a promising band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract with that band The signing of this recording contract is a slow process A company will spend a long time investigating the band itself as well as current trends in popular music During this period, it is important that a band reciprocate with an investigation of its own, learning as much as possible about the record company and making personal connections within the different departments that will handle their recordings Once a band has signed the contract and, has finished recording an album, the Publicity and Promotions department takes over This department decides whether or not to mass produce and market the band’s album Most bands fail to make personal contacts in this second department, thus losing their voice in the important final process of producing and marketing their album This loss of nice often contributes to the band’s failure as a recording group Question 35: Which word can be best replaced for ‘release’? A distribute B pay for C overturn D itemize Question 36: Which word can be best replaced for ‘takes over’? A takes charge B take pleasure C take advice D takes blame Question 37: What will a recording company investigate once they have identified a band at a bar or a night club? A the Publicity Promotions B the band itself and current trends in popular music C the singers’ personal relationships D the signing of this recording contract Question 38: According to the passage, the initial contact between a band and a recording company is made by _ A the band’s manager B a band member C an A&R representative D the Publicity Promotions department Question 39: The author mentions that a band’s success is dependent on all of the following factors EXCEPT A having patience B making personal contacts with people in the company C understanding how a record company functions D playing music that sounds like music of famous bands Question 40: According to the passage, the Publicity and Promotions department A has the final decision in producing an album B handles the recording arrangements for the band C sends representatives to look for new talented bands D visits bars and night clubs Question 41: It can be inferred from the passage that _ A the music industry is full of opportunities for young band B the A& R department has a large staff C most bands not fully understand how record companies operate D the cost of recording an album is very expensive Question 42: The phrase ‘this period’ refers to…… A waiting for the signing of a recording contract B scouting for young, talented bands C waiting to represent the A & R department D preparing to have the second album Question 43: Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to ‘handle’? A touch B control C manipulate D protect Question 44: Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage? A Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record B It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company functions C Making personal connections will help the band in the final decisions about the promotion of their album D The main factors in a band’s success are luck and patience Read the following passage adapted from Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009 and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 19 to 28 Feminism, collective term for systems of belief and theories that pay special (45) to women’s rights and women’s position in culture and society The term tends to be used for the women’s rights movement, which began in the late 18th century and continues to campaign for complete political, social, and economic equality between women and men This article (46) _ specifically with the development of the ideas behind that movement and their (47) _ and impact Feminists are united by the idea that women’s position in society is unequal to (48) _ of men, and that society is structured in such a way as to benefit men to the political, social, and (49) _ detriment of women However, feminists have used different theories to explain these (50) _ and have advocated different ways of redressing inequalities, and there are marked geographic and historical variations in the nature of feminism Historically, feminist thought and activity can be divided into two waves The first wave, which began in about 1800 and (51) until the 1930s, was largely concerned with gaining equal rights between women and men The second wave, which began in the late 1960s, has continued to fight (52) equality but has also developed a (53) of theories and approaches that stress the difference between women and men and that draw attention to the (54) _ needs of women Question 45: A notice B attention C benefit D equality Question 46: A deals B tends C develops D initiates Question 47: A pressure B problem C variation D influence Question 48: A most B those C that D which Question 49: A economy B economic C economical D economically Question 50: A difference B attention C equalities D inequalities Question 51: A widened B spent C lasted D lengthened Question 52: A from B in C on D for Question 53: A kind B sort C range D type Question 54: A definite B specific C vague D general Read the following passage adapted from MS Encarta 2008 and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In early civilizations, citizens were educated informally, usually within the family unit Education meant simply learning to live As civilizations became more complex, however, education became more formal, structured, and comprehensive Initial efforts of the ancient Chinese and Greek societies concentrated solely on the education of males The post-Babylonian Jews and Plato were exceptions to this pattern Plato was apparently the first significant advocate of the equality of the sexes Women, in his ideal state, would have the same rights and duties and the same educational opportunities as men This aspect of Platonic philosophy, however, had little or no effect on education for many centuries, and the concept of a liberal education for men only, which had been espoused by Aristotle, prevailed In ancient Rome, the availability of an education was gradually extended to women, but they were taught separately from men The early Christians and medieval Europeans continued this trend, and single-sex schools for the privileged classes prevailed through the Reformation period Gradually, however, education for women on a separate but equal basis to that provided for men was becoming a clear responsibility of society Martin Luther appealed for civil support of schools for all children At the Council of Trent in the 16th century, the Roman Catholic Church encouraged the establishment of free primary schools for children of all classes The concept of universal primary education, regardless of sex, had been born, but it was still in the realm of the single-sex school In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, co-education became a more widely applied principle of educational philosophy In Britain, Germany, and the Soviet Union the education of boys and girls in the same classes became an accepted practice Since World War II, Japan and the Scandinavian countries have also adopted relatively universal co-educational systems The greatest negative reaction to co-education has been felt in the teaching systems of the Latin countries, where the sexes have usually been separated at both primary and secondary levels, according to local conditions A number of studies have indicated that girls seem to perform better overall and in science in particular in singlesex classes: during the adolescent years, pressure to conform to stereotypical female gender roles may disadvantage girls in traditionally male subjects, making them reluctant to volunteer for experimental work while taking part in lessons In Britain, academic league tables point to high standards achieved in girls' schools Some educationalists therefore suggest segregation of the sexes as a good thing, particularly in certain areas, and a number of schools are experimenting with the idea Question 55: Ancient education generally focused its efforts on A on male learners B both sexes C female learners D young people only Question 56: Education in early times was mostly aimed at A teaching skills B learning to live C learning new lifestyles D imparting survival skills Question 57: The first to support the equality of the sexes was A the Chinese B the Greek C Plato D the Jews Question 58: The word "informally" in this context mostly refers to an education occurring A in classrooms B outside the school C in a department D ability Question 59: When education first reached women, they were A locked up in a place with men B isolated from normal life C deprived of opportunities D separated from men Question 60: When the concept of universal primary education was introduced, education A was given free to all B.was intended for all the sexes C focused on imparting skills D was intended to leave out female learners Question 61: The word "espouse" is contextually closest in meaning to " " A to introduce B to put off C to give D to induce Question 62: Co-ed was negatively responded to in A Japan B the Scandinavian countries C South American countries D conservative countries Question 63: The word "tables" is closest in meaning to " " A shapes B meeting tables C personalities D figures Question 64: The word "segregation" may be understood as " " A grouping B mixture C separation D extraction WRITING PART I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: “I will certainly show you around when you visit my town, Megan,” said George George promised ……………………………………………………………………………… Question 66: When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom No sooner ……………………………………………………………………………………… Question 67: People think the Samba is the most popular dance in Brazil The Samba ……………………………………………………………………………………… Question 68: D The man is too old to take such a long trip The man is so ……………………………………………………………………………… Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions A survey is a study, generally in the form of an interview or a questionnaire that provides information concerning how people think and act In the United States, the best-known surveys are the Gallup poll and the Harris poll As anyone who watches the news during campaigns presidential knows, these polls have become an important part of political life in the United States North Americans are familiar with the many “person on the street” interviews on local television news shows While such interviews can be highly entertaining, they are not necessarily an accurate indication of public opinion First, they reflect the opinions of only those people who appear at a certain location Thus, such examples can be biased in favor of commuters, middle-class shoppers, or factory workers, depending on which area the news people select Second, television interviews tend to attract outgoing people who are willing to appear on the air, while they frighten away others who may feel intimidated by a camera A survey must be based on a precise, representative sampling if it is to genuinely reflect a broad range of the population In preparing to conduct a survey, sociologists must exercise great care in the wording of questions An effective survey question must be simple and clear enough for people to understand it It must also be specific enough so that there are no problems in interpreting the results Even questions that are less structured must be carefully phrased in order to elicit the type of information desired Surveys can be indispensable sources of information, but only if the sampling is done properly and the questions are worded accurately There are two main forms of surveys: the interview and the questionnaire Each of these forms of survey research has its advantages An interviewer can obtain a high response rate because people find it more difficult to turn down a personal request for an interview than to throw away a written questionnaire In addition, an interviewer can go beyond written questions and probe for a subject’s underlying feelings and reasons However, questionnaires have the advantage of being cheaper and more consistent Question 55 The writer of this passage is trying to A: emphasize the importance of polls in American political life B: explain the principles of carrying out surveys C: discuss the good and bad of the interview and the questionnaire D: explain what surveys are Question 56 In paragraph 2, “they” refers to A: opinions B: news shows C: outgoing people D: TV interviews Question 57 According to the passage, one disadvantage of person-on-the-street interviews is that they A: are not carefully worded B: are not based on a representative sampling C: reflect political opinions D: are used only on television Question 58 The word “intimidated” in paragraph means A: Shy B: confident C: rational D: frightened Question 59 According to paragraph 3, two important things for an effective survey are A: Properly done samplings and carefully worded questions B: Specific questions and an interviewer’s ability to measure respondents’ feelings C: Simple questions and a high number of respondents D: Understandable questions and a sociogist who is able to interpret the results Question 60 As can be inferred from the passage, sociologists can be frustrated when A: questionnaires are too difficult to read B: respondents are too eager to supplement questions with their own opinions C: respondents often not complete and return questionnaires D: questionnaire are too expensive and difficult to distribute Question 61 It can be inferred from the passage that A: live interviews minimize the influence of the researcher B: live interviews are easier to interpret C: live interviews are better than questionnaires D: both questionnaires and live interviews have their own advantages and disadvantages Question 62 The word “probe” in paragraph4 is closest in meaning to A: apply B: influence C: analyze D: explore Question 63 All of the following terms are NOT defined in the passage EXCEPT A: public opinion B: survey C: response rate D: representative sampling Question 64 All of the following are listed as advantage of questionnaires EXCEPT A: information-providing B: time-saving C: cost-saving D: consistency WRITING 1.The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him The film star avoided …………………………………………………………………………………… I am amazed by the mistakes he makes What ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… We weren’t surprised by his success  It came …………………………………………………………………………………………………… “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean” said her mother  Jean’s mother complimented …………………………………………………………………………… We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home  Only ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… PART II: TOPIC: Write a letter of request to UCAS to ask for information about the admission requirements to the university …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 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