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ENGLISH TEST NO 27 I VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (15 points) These figures give you some idea of the cost of … your car for one year A controlling B handling C managing D maintaining It can take up to three months to … a man to this specialist work A guide B raise C train D learn In today’s paper it … that we shall have an election this year A says B admits C expresses D proposes I had to pay … on a carpet I bought in through the Customs today A taxes B rates C fines D duty Tropical diseases are comparatively … in Europe A scarce B rare C slight D few The … charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high A hire B price C fees D sum It takes a great deal of … for the class to make a trip abroad A arrangement B organisation C expense D business You shouldn’t eat so many sweets They’re … for you A bad B unhealthy C unsuitable D disagreeable I wondered whether you would like to … to the theatre tomorrow A visit B go away C go out D walk out 10 Do you think he is … of doing the job? A capable B competent C able D suited 11 I bought these shoes in the sale They were a real ……… A cheap B economy C bargain D purchase 12 If you put your money in the bank, it will earn ten per cent ……… A investment B profit C deposit D interest 13 Edward was named after one of his father ‘s distant ……… A family B brothers C members D relations 14 Jane and Brian got married a year after they got ……… A divorced B proposed C engaged D separated 15 Julie had a terrible ……… with her parents last night A row B discussion C argue D dispute Part 2: Read the text and use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line (10 points) Margaret started English Literature this term, and I’m afraid that her (1) INTRODUCE …………… to the subject has not bee entirely (2) SUCCESS …………… She has not show much enthusiasm and does not always pay (3) ATTEND …… … in class Her assignments are often (4) READ… … , because she is so untidy, and because of her (5) FAIL … to check her work thoroughly She failed to any (6) REVISE … … before the end of term test, and had poor results She seems to have the (7) MISTAKE …… … idea that she can succeed without studying She has also had many (8) ABSENT … … and has frequently arrived late for class This has resulted in several (9) PUNISH… Although Margaret is a (10) GIFT … … student in some respects, she has not had a satisfactory term Part 3: Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct Circle your answers (5 points) We sent a present for the children living next door (A) (B) (C) (D) Penny took three exams and managed to succeed them all (A) (B) (C) (D) Items of luggage whose weight exceed 50 kilograms will not be allowed on the ferry (A) (B) (C) (D) The unemployment rate has increased considerably since last year Another two millions are jobless (A) (B) (C) (D) The President often contradicts himself He often says something which doesn’t agree with what he says earlier (A) (B) (C) (D) Part 4: The following sentences are badly constructed Rewrite them in better style and correct any grammatical errors (5 points) All students must pay their fees, except foreigners, to the university bursar Swimming is a sport to any healthy person I would recommend The president said that the new education programme was essential addressing a large audience in the provincial capital yesterday Talks have begun to plan a railway linking the provincial capitals between the representatives of the provincial assemblies The advertisement said that they wished to employ a secretary for an expanding company with good shorthand and typing speeds at their head office II READING Part 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer for the following questions: All at once Hazel was coming in through the French windows, pulling off gardening gloves, and Bill was entering through the door, both at once So I only had time to take one quick look at her before I turned to face him All very confusing What that first glimpse showed me was that time had thickened her figure but didn’t seem to have made much difference to her face It still had good skin and youthful outlines She was holding a bunch of roses – must have been cutting them in the garden while waiting for me The gardening gloves lent a delightfully informal touch It was quite an entrance, though Bill spoilt it a bit by making his at the same time Bill seemed longer and thinner His tightly massed hair had a tinge of grey Apart from that, twenty years had done nothing to him, except deepen the lines of thoughtfulness that had already, when I knew him, begun to spread across his face Or was that all? I looked at him again, more carefully, as he looked away from me at Hazel Weren’t his eyes different somehow? More inward looking than ever? Gazing in not merely at his thoughts, but at something else, something he was keeping hidden or perhaps protecting Then we were chattering and taking glasses in our hands, and I came back to earth For the first ten minutes we were all so defensive, so carefully probing, that nobody learnt anything Bill had forgotten me altogether, that much was clear He was engaged in getting to know me from scratch, very cautiously so as not to hit a wrong note, with the object of getting me to contribute a big subscription to his African project I kept trying to absorb details about Hazel, but Bill was talking earnestly about African education, and the strain of appearing to concentrate while actually thinking about his wife proved so great that I decided it would be easier just to concentrate So I did I let him hammer away for about ten more minutes, and then the daughter, who seemed to be acting as parlourmaid, showed in another visitor Evidently we were to be four at lunch What effect had time had on Hazel and Bill? A They had both lost weight B They were more withdrawn C They hadn’t changed at all D They had changed in subtle ways When they all started talking, the writer A relaxed at last B stopped dreaming C spoke most to Hazel D began to remember things The writer found the first part of their conversation A sentimental B irritating C uninformative D trivial Why did Bill speak seriously? A He wanted some money from the writer B He did not remember the writer C His wife was present D He was talking about the past In the end the writer found Bill’s conversation A monotonous B convincing C thought-provoking D instructive Part 2: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word for each space According to a magazine article I read recently, we (1) live in an age of increasing leisure Not only are more and more people reaching (2) age with their taste for enjoyment and even adventure relatively (3) but the working week is becoming shorter and the opportunities for (4) are becoming greater and greater all the time Not to mention the fact that people (5) to spend less time travelling to work or may even be working from home What I can't understand, however, is who these people are As far as I can (6) the whole thing is another one of (7) journalistic fictions I admit that there are a lot of retired people (8) but I am not sure that all of them are dashing about learning hang-gliding or sailing single-handed (9) the world My own parents seem to (10) most of their time gazing at the television And as for the shorter working week, I wish someone (11) remind my company about it I seem to be working longer and longer hours (12) the time The little leisure time I have is eaten into by sitting in the traffic jams or waiting for trains to (13) up at rain-swept platforms I haven't noticed any dramatic improvements in my (14) either, but perhaps I just have to wait until I get my (15) A presently B at the moment C now A retirement B their C later A present B survived C free A this B longer C leisure A use B tend C have A concern B imagine C expect A the B those C these A in our days B in these times C nowadays A round B over C through 10 A have B use C the 11 A would B to C had 12 A at B for C take 13 A keep B line C show 14 A cost of living B lifestyle C lifeline 15 A pension B retirement C insurance Part 3: Read the text and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word D at this time D third D intact D people D demand D tell D some D now and again D into D spend D might D all D set D livelihood D salary Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday The maximum class size is twelve (1) the average is ten We use modern methods of (2) and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in improving (3) English, however, if you work hard and (4) speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (5) in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (6) at the most suitable level There are two classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete (7) and the other is for students who know only a little English, in both classes you will practise simple conversations In the class (8) the intermediate level you will have a lot of practice in communication in real-life situation because we help you to use the English you have previously (9) in your own country, You will also have the chance to improve your (10) of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary III PRONUNCIATION Part 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (05 points) a technical a weapon a requirements a prohibit a elephants b change b increase b subject b exhibit b decades c much c threat c secondary c habit c poachers d exchange d spread d levels d hunting d actions Part 2: Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others a continent a represent a social a habitat a generally b however b intensive b proportion b century b secondary c elephant c domestic c industry c difficult c education d tropical d employment d easily d prohibit d specialize III WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it It's a long time since we spoke to your sister We "Why don't you leave now That's what I'd do." If Jill was the only person who came late Everyone This matter is so complicated that we don't know how to deal with it So It's a pity you didn't ask us to spend the time with you If only Part 2: For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given This word must not be altered in any way I'm afraid that we haven't got any eggs left (run) Let me tell you what I think you should (advice) The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced (down) Come on Thursday or Friday It' s all the same to me (difference) Amanda has improved a lot this term (progress) Part 3: THE END - KEYS – PRACTICE 27 I/ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Part Q# Key D C Part introduction unreadable mistaken Part 3: A D B C B A C successful failure absences Q# Ke y 10 A 11 C 12 D attention revision punishments 13 D 14 C 15 A 10 gifted B C C D D Part All students, except foreigners, must pay their fees to the university bursar Swimming is a sport I would recommend to any healthy person Addressing a large audience in the provincial capital yesterday, the president said that the new education programme was essential Talks have begun between the representatives of the provincial assemblies to plan a railway linking the provincial capitals The advertisement said that an expanding company wished to employ a secretary with good shorthand and typing speeds at their head office II/ READING Part 1: Q# Ke D B C A A y Part one point for each correct answer Q# Key C A D C B D B C Part and teaching your practise test class III/ PRONOUNCIATION Part Q# Ke y A B D B A Q# Ke y B A B D C Part IV WRITING Part 1: We haven't spoken to your sister for a long time If I were you, I'd leave now A 10 D 11 A beginners at 12 D 13 C 14 B 15 A learnt 10 knowledge Everyone was on time except for Jill So complicated is this matter that we don't know how to deal with it If only you had asked us to spend the time with you Part 2: I'm afraid we have run out of eggs Let me give you some advice on what you should We must cut down on the numbers of cars on the roads The numbers of cars must be cut down on the roads Come on Thursday or Friday It makes no difference to me Amanda has made good/great progress/ made a lot of progress this term ENGLISH TEST 28 PART A: PHONETICS (5 pts) Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line (2 pts) A genuine B guy C generate D geneticist A breath B spread C break D headline Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question (3 pts) A briefcase B journalism C calculate D apply A redundant B terrorism C unique D officer A bigoted B perpetrate C relativism D picturesquely Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts ) Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence (15 pts) They came to inspect the house _ buying it A in the event of B with reference to C with a view to The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, D on account of ? A did he B hasn’t he C didn’t he D doesn’t he It is _ knowledge in the village that Mr and Mrs Thorne quarrel violently several time a week A common B complete C normal D usual _ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _ few decades A The / Ø B Ø / the C The / a D A / the 10 Don’t be angry with Sue All that she did in good A hope B belief C idea D faith 11 Mrs Brown always in a crowd because she wore large hats A found against B looked up C stood out D showed up 12 Mary bought hat yesterday A a red big plastic hat B a big red plastic hat C a plastic big red hat D a bit plastic red hat 13 the two sisters, Mary is _ A Of/ the prettier B Between/ the prettiest C Of/ prettier D Between/ the prettier 14 Helen: “I love your gardens The plants are well taken care of!” Ingrid: “Thanks Yes, I suppose I’ve always .” A had green fingers B let nature take its course C made it down on my luck D drawn the short straw 15 My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally A wore of B broke down C wore out D broke up 16 _ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather A Herds B Packs C Flocks D Groups 17 We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _ we’ll let you know as soon as possible A in case B if so C providing D supposing 18 It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read Its only redeeming _ is that it’s quite short A aspect B element C feature D factor 19 - Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can ofer you - A Take it or forget it B Get it or forget it C Take it or leave it D Leave it or take it 20 He has been unable to find a job _ with his ability as an accountant A appropriate B suitable C requisite D commensurate Question II: The following passage contains 10 mistakes Find and correct them (10 pts) Too many parents have a tough time get clear and accessible information about the public schools at their communities That is why President Clinton had announced an initiative requiring all states to produce annual reports cards that are easily understood by and widely distributing to parents and the public, for each school, school district and the state as a whole The report cards will include information to student achievement, teacher professionally qualifications, class size, school safety and other factors that will help parents judging the overall performance of the schools President Clinton’s proposal will help ensure which parents in every state have access to the information they need to determine the quality of their schools and identity areas in which improvement is needed 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Question III: Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form (10 pts) 31 It is essential that the plan (inform) to everyone in advance 32-33 I realized that someone (steal) _ my wallet when I (feel) their hand in my jacket pocket 34-35 At school I (dislike) _ the Chemistry teacher because she (always pick) _ on me 36 Fortunately, the hospital's new air-conditioning system (install) _ when the first heat wave of the summer arrived 37 The cake (make) _ by my mom tastes really delicious 38 She was breathing fast and deep, as if she (run) _ 39 I can't find my book anywhere I (leave) it on the train I am not sure 40 No wonder he was sacked! He seems (fiddle) the accounts for years Question IV: Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form (10 pts) 41 Many people make their living on theater In essence the theater is not only for entertainment, it is a _ 42 They never dare to leave their only child for even a moment 43 What I don’t like about school uniform is that it completely destroys all _ 44 The main reason I believe children shouldn’t be exposed to violence on TV is that they are so at that age LIVE ATTEND INDIVIDUAL IMPRESS 45 His of his opponent led to his biggest failure 46 The curriculum is developed; therefore, students benefit a great deal 47 The mother is usually the homemaker and the father is the _ 48 There was a donation of $100,000 made by an anonymous _ 49 Being the hardest natural substance, diamond is practically _ 50 The government’s approach has brought criticism ESTIMATE SYSTEM BREAD BENEFIT DESTROY COMPROMISE PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts) Question I: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space (10 pts) The money that some professional sportsmen earn shouldn’t impress anyone when you take into (51) the fact that only a few of them manage to attain immortality and everlasting fame And once they reach their (52) and display their talent at their best, they are fully conscious that their brilliant careers won’t last forever They live under a constant pressure of being (53) and subsequently replaced by someone who is younger, faster and more accomplished For that reason, objectives like retirement benefits and pensions are (54) _great concern to all professional athletes Some of the retired competitors go as far as to organize strikes and rallies to voice their protest against any policy unresponsive to their demand (55) _the younger professionals seek more upgrading solutions to the problem as more and more of them attach a proper significance to (56) _a solid education, even at university level Such an approach should help them find interesting and wellpaid jobs (57) their sports career is over A come up with B come about C come across D come into What was a key idea of Smith’s? A That he should focus on passenger service B That package delivery should be separate from passenger service C That packages could be delivered on other companies’ planes D That passenger service had to be efficient A hug city in paragraph is A a large city with small cities as destinations B a city that is the final destination for many routes C a city where many bicycle routes begin D a centralized city with destinations emanating from it It can be inferred from the passage that Smith selected Memphis as his hub city because it A was near the middle of the country B had a large number of passenger aircraft C already had a large package delivery service D was a favorite passenger airport Which paragraph explains what made Smith’s model effective? A The first paragraph B The second paragraph C The third paragraph D The last paragraph III Complete the following passage by filling one word for each blank If there is just one single thing more astonishing than the ability being to talk, it is the process by which someone learns to this Some are still (1) much a closed book, but it is for the (2) _ part what the child is doing at various stages in its development, even if (3) how exactly it learns to these things of the adult human parts of the process possible to describe we cannot account In fact, research carried out by various linguists has (4) _ rise to as many theories as there are differences in the rate of development A baby actually makes sounds from the moment it is born, but for some time these are rather far removed (5) _ articulate speech In something like a year, a baby will probably be at a stage where one or two syllables represent the peak of its achievement as a speaker; one more year and it will be (6) _ out with short phrases, and after this it seems (7) time at all before the child is capable of uttering complete sentences Page 931 Despite being a truly remarkable feat of learning, this is one that is performed by the vast (8) _ of human beings Complex operations are brought (9) play in these dealing with speech and language; the key (10) _ in brain work, though tongue – work and ear – work play a part in the whole process PART D WRITING I Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word/phrase in capitals, and so that the meaning stays the same Please excuse Jane’s poor typing; she’s only been learning for a month ALLOWANCES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… This is the procedure FOLLOWS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… I just didn’t know what to say LOST ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… Alison bought the big house because she wanted to open a hotel VIEW ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… We decided to spend the afternoon exploring the shop LOOKING ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… II With 250-300 words, write about the following topic: Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems To what extent you agree or disagree? What other measures you think might be effective? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge and experience Page 932 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… THE END - Page 933 Keys – practice 26 PART A: PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in the following question 10 A argument A convenience A recently A economy A arithmetic A magnificent A computer A architect A photochemical A popularity personality B enquiry B mechanic B attitude B advisory B agriculture B appliances B property B electric B trigonometry B conscientious C C C C C C C C C medicine D justify preference D official octopus D proposal peninsula D economics contributor D assassinate potentially D preservation horizon D imagine mineral D luxury dramatically D alphabetical C apprenticeship D PART B LEXICO - GRAMMAR (30 PT) I 10 points (1 point/item) B B A D D C D A B 10 A II 10 points (1 point/item) infancy institutions exclusively insight disappearing commitment inaccessible loneliness immersion 10 undeniable III 10 points (1 point/item) out away to on up down on across down 10 with PART C READING (30 POINTS) I 10 points (1 point/item) D C B D A B C B D 10 B D A B II 10 points (2 point/item) A B III 10 points (1 point/item) Page 934 very/pretty most for given from coming no majority into 10 lies PART D WRITING (2.5 PT) I points (1 point/item) Please make allowances for Jane’s poor typing; she’s only been learning for a month The procedure is as follows I was lost for words Alison bought a big house with a view to opening a hotel We decided to spend the afternoon looking around the shop XI 2.0 pt - The writing passage should be well-organized: introduction, body and ending of the passage: 0.25 pt - The ideas should be clarified with relevant and specific examples: pt - The writing passage is supposed to be free of grammatical and spelling errors: 0.75 pt -THE END - ENGLISH PRACTICE 18 I – PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following questions 10 A A A A A A A A A A period exclude industrial engineering curriculum enough period exclude industrial engineering II LEXICO-GRAMMAR Page 935 B B B B B B B B B B consider expire infallible comprehension grammatical aware consider expire infallible comprehension C C C C C C C C C C advocate expert intimacy maturity repetitious support advocate expert intimacy maturity D D D D D D D D D D cultural exceed intensity architectural historical swallow cultural exceed intensity architectural Exercise Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D) Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet 41 Millie’s father accused her of _ A trying not hard enough B not trying enough hard C not trying hard enough D trying not enough hard 42 The public library _ to all readers who are interested in reading and doing research A is opening B is open C is opened D is being opened 43 I bought some new shoes They felt a bit strange _ because I wasn’t used to them A first B at first C firstly D first of all 44 I quickly packed my new belongings and spent _ money I had on a one-way ticket home A little B a little C the little D a little of 45 She believes that all countries should _ the death penalty as it is inhumane A put down to B catch up on C get down to D away with 46 Keep your ticket _ you have to show it to an inspector A if B in case C unless D supposing 47 He always _ aside some time every day to read to his children A sets B leaves C spares D lets 48 For the past few months she’s been working as a street _ selling fruit and vegetable A dealer B trader C pusher D vendor 49 I use weed-killer to _ the weeds in the garden A get rid of B get out of C get away with D get in the way with 50 If there is new evidence that proves his innocence, it is likely that the authorities will _ him from jail A release B relieve C remove D rehabilitate 51 The defendant’s lawyer wasn’t very good and he was found _ by the jury A faulty B mistaken C guilty D sinful 52 The dish was so tasty that I asked for a second _ A helping B portion C ration D share 53 I’m amazed that this game ever _ - it is so silly! A took in B caught on C took up D caught by 54 - “I’m sure the Whitleys were involved.” - “They _ have since they know nothing about the business.” A can’t Page 936 B wouldn’t C shouldn’t D mustn’t 55 “Candy’s an excellent pianist, isn’t she?” – “She _ to win the prize if she plays this well during the competition.” A is due B is bound C is about D is set 56 His friends offered to _ the next time he was in town so that he wouldn’t have to pay for a hotel A place him in B put him up C back him up D turn him out 57 The doctor _the cut on my knee and said it had completely healed up A examined B investigated C researched D looked into 58 My mind went _ when the official asked me my phone number – I couldn’t remember it at all A empty B clear C blank D vacant 59 During their first date, Jane had nervously peppered the conversation with _talk A unimportant B tiny C small D trivial 60 You need a passport to cross the _between Mexico and the United States A edge B line C border D rim Exercise There are 10 errors in the following passage Identify and correct them like the example provided Example: success (Line 1) → succeed It is very difficult to success in the music business; nine out of ten bands that release a first record fail to produce the second Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires and intricate knowledge of how a record company is functioned The process begins when a presenter 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 promised band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract with that band The signature of this recording contract is a slow process A company will spend a long time to investigate the band itself as well as current trends for popular music During this period, it is important that a band reciprocates with an investigation of its own, learning as much as possible about the record company and making personnel connections within the different departments that will handle their recordings Page 937 Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line 10 11 12 13 14 ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … ……………… … Exercise Supply the correct FORM of the word in capital letters Write your answers on your answer sheet Before going to an interview, it is advisable to go through a mock interview This will give you the opportunity to try out your technique and answers live It is also a chance to receive feedback that is (1 BENEFIT) in guiding you towards improving your interview style and general (2 PRESENT) Just one mock interview will result in a (3 NOTICE) improvement in your interview skill Why? For the same reason that a (4 SPEAK) _ doesn’t exist while it is still on paper or floating in your head It only exists when you give it (5 ORAL) _ The first time you give it in front of an audience, it will come out nothing like the one you prepared It is the same with being interviewed It is not enough to look at a question and say, ‘Yeah, I know the answer to that one.’ You need to practise your answer live; this is not the time to talk to yourself in front of a mirror Seek out a (6 PROFESSION) _ and have the session videotaped Then you will have two opinions – the interview’s and your own You will find you get a completely different (7 IMPRESS) when listening to yourself than when you are watching yourself saying something Just as your voice always sounds different on tape, so your (8 RESPOND) _ You will be glad the image is captured on tape and not in a potential employer’s mind For maximum effect, you should (9 VISIT) your answers and go through a second mock interview This should help with any (10 EASE) and give you more confidence for the real interview III READING Exercise Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (1) _ of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable As they (2) _, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it The idea that having a good cry you (3) _ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (4) _ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (5) _ Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (6) _ activity Because some people still regard it as a (7) _ of weakness in men, boys in particular are Page 938 admonished when they cry This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically Tears of emotion also help the body (8) _ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable – (9) _ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (10) _ “weepies” It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 A witness B evidence C result D display A evolve B change C develop D alter A better B fine C good D well A contain B retain C hold A construct B achieve C provide D produce A curing B treating C healing D improving A hint B symbol C feature D sign A release B rid C loosen D expel A consider B remark C distinguish A named B entitled C subtitled D keep D regard D called Exercise Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space Write your answers on your answer sheet Travel Insurance When going on holiday, it is always a good idea to take out travel insurance This is just in case something goes (1) _ along the way You could lose your luggage, you could be robbed, or even become ill and need expensive medical treatment For millions of holiday makers, travel insurance is just a precaution (2) _ will help them have an enjoyable and worry-free holiday But for (3) _, travel insurance is a way of earning money (4) making false claims against insurance companies For (5) , some people pretend that they have had expensive equipment stolen which in (6) never even existed, and then claim large sums in compensation Such claims cost insurance company a total (7) _ £50 million per year But the cheats’ luck is about to run (8) _ (9) to a new computer system, companies will be able to tell at a glance (10) _ someone has made a claim within the last three years Honest travelers will no longer have to pay through the nose for other people’s dishonesty Exercise Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet The symptoms of hay fever include watery and itchy eyes and a runny, congested nose People suffering from hay fever may experience occasional wheezing Page 939 and repeated bouts of sneezing and may even lose their sense of smell Some victims of hay fever may also have stopped-up ears About 30 percent of those who suffer from hay fever may develop the symptoms associated with periodic asthma or a sinus infection The allergen-antibody theory does not fully explain allergic reactions because the membranes and glands in eyes and ears are controlled by the independent nervous system, which keeps these organs in balance But the independent nervous system itself is part of the emotional- response center and may cause the feelings of anger, fear, resentment, and lack of self-confidence in reaction to allergy-causing substances The most common cause of hay fever is the pollen of ragweed, which blossoms during the summer and autumn When airborne pollen particles, as well as mold, come into contact with the victim’s membranes, they can cause allergic reactions that release histamine and result in virtual blockage of air passages To prevent hay fever or to decrease the severity of its symptoms, contact with the ragweed pollen should be reduced Although some communities have attempted to eliminate the plants that cause the reactions, elimination programs have not been successful because airborne pollen can travel considerable distances Antihistamine can help with short but severe attacks Over extended periods of time, however, patients are prescribed a series of injections of the substance to which they are sensitive in order to increase immunity and thus be relieved of the seasonal allergy (Resource: Toefl test strategies by Eli Hinkel, Ph.D) It can be inferred from the passage that the phrase “hay fever” refers to A fodder for cattle B a seasonal discomfort C viral bacteria D a lung disease According to the passage, the symptoms of the allergy are predominantly A abdominal B intestinal C respiratory D chronic What can be inferred from the first paragraph? A Hay fever may cause severe allergic reactions and even death B The cause of allergic reactions has not been determined C The nervous system balances allergic reactions D People should not have an emotional response to allergic reactions According to the passage, patients suffering from hay fever may also experience A hunger pains B mood swings C nervous blockages D sensory perceptions The word “resentment” is closest in meaning to A reprieve B reprisal C irritation D grief According to the passage, the irritants are transported by A wind B food C travelers D air passages The word “blockage” in the passage is closest in meaning to A obstruction B bleeding C enlargement D dryness According to the passage, to avoid incidents of hay fever, patients need to A avoid interactions with other patients B avoid exposure to pollen C increase their self-confidence D take doses of prescribed medicine Page 940 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a cause of allergies? A pollen B mold C flowers D injections 10 A paragraph following this passage would most probably discuss A how the nervous system alerts patients B how the immune system reacts to allergens C what other diseases can be relieved by vaccines D what flowers are harmless to hay fever patients IV WRITING Exercise Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning Return the product to the shop if you have any complaint about it Should It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine I cancelled _ Her success went beyond her expectation Never _ His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency The more Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation The operation left I am sure he recognized us at the airport He must _ The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the avenue Not until _ “Why can’t you your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss said to her Helen’s boss criticized Someone has suggested raising the parking fees in the city It _ That dress is a third of the cost of the blue one The blue dress is three Exercise Write an essay (about 250 words) about the following topic: Sometimes tourists may damage tourist sites Explain what some of the negative effects may be Suggest some solutions to this problem …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… Page 941 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… -Hết - Page 942 Keys – practice 18 I – PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following questions 10 A A A A A A A A A A period exclude industrial engineering curriculum enough period exclude industrial engineering B B B B B B B B B B consider expire infallible comprehension grammatical aware consider expire infallible comprehension C C C C C C C C C C advocate expert intimacy maturity repetitious support advocate expert intimacy maturity D D D D D D D D D D cultural exceed intensity architectural historical swallow cultural exceed intensity architectural II LEXICO-GRAMMAR (25 pts) Exercise (10pts: 0.5 pt/each correct answer) C B B C D B A D A 10 A 11 C 12 A 13 B 14 A 15 B 16 B 17 A 18 C 19 C 20 C Exercise Each sentence below contains mistake IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS (10pts: 0.5 pt/each correct finding + 0.5 pt/each correction) the second (Line 2)→ a second and (intricate) (Line 4)→ an (intricate) is functioned (Line 4)→ functions presenter (Line 5)→ representative promised (Line 7)→ promising Exercise signature (Line 8)→ signing to investigate (Line 10)→ investigating for (Line 10)→ in reciprocates (Line 11)→ reciprocate 10 personnel (Line 13)→ personal (5 pts: 0.5 pt/each correct answer) beneficial presentation noticeable speech orally professional impression responses revisit 10 unease III READING (30pts) Exercise (10pts: pt/each correct answer) B C C A D C D B A 10 D Page 943 Exercise (10pts: pt/each correct answer) wrong which others/ some by example/ instance fact of out Thanks 10 whether/ if Exercise (10pts: pt/each correct answer) 1.B 2.C B B C A A B D 10 B IV WRITING (25 pts) Exercise (10pts: pt/each correct answer) 21.Should you have any complaint about the product, return it to the shop 22.I cancelled my subscription/ subscibing to that magazine nine months ago 23.Never had she expected she was so successful/ she got so much/ such success 24.The more proficient he was at the game, the more he was fond of it 25.The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he (had) expected 26 He must have recognized us at the airport 27 Not until the journalists arrived at the avenue did they hear about the changes to the wedding plans 28 Helen’s boss criticized her for not doing her work more carefully 29 It has been suggested that the parking fees in the city (should) be raised 30 The blue dress is three times as much/ expensive as that one Exercise (15 pts) Sometimes tourists may damage tourist sites Explain what some of the negative effects may be Suggest some solutions to this problem Marking scheme The mark given is based on the following scheme: Task achievement (25 % of total mark) Coherence and cohesion (25 % of total mark) Grammar range and Accuracy (25 % of total mark) Lexical resource (25 % of total mark) -Hết Page 944 Page 945 ... II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I (10 pts: 1pt/item) C D C D A C B C A 10 D II (15 pts: 1/item) to of 11 √ over not 12 it who the 13 how √ √ 14 by also 10 from 15 √ III (10pts: 1pt/item) overall overboard... that best complete the blanks (10pts) D C B D A B C B D 10 B II Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (10pts) about end result an who/that... carriageway and this meant that although it was a (4) street, even with the (5) _ will in the world, drivers would often travel dangerously fast within inches of my front door This used to