TEST OF EVALUATING COMPETENCE 6th Academic year: 2017 – 2018 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A human B university C eucalyptus D return Question 2: A reserved B watched C decreased D misused Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A grandmother B typewriter C second-hand D contaminating Question 4: A recruit B quantity C abundant D sufficiency Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: Because Michael's father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if the is unwilling A B C D Question 6: In 1985, Campell has set off from New York and walked across the United States A B C D Question 7: We found it more difficult and more difficult to get a highly paid job these days A B C 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 We weren’t acquainted with him but he came in and talked to us as if we old friends A have been B had been C were D are Question Conservation is the safeguarding and preservation of natural resources so that they can continue _ A using and enjoying them B used and enjoyed C their use and enjoyment D to be used and enjoyed Question 10 It is compulsion that the survey immediately A is conducted B conducts C conduct D be conducted Question 11 I’m sorry I to you lately, but I have been studying hard A had written B was writing C have been writing D haven’t written Question 12 You the washing-up I could have done it for you A needn’t have done B didn’t need to C couldn’t have done D mustn’t have done Question 13 You look silly! Your T-shirt is _ A round and round B side by side C inside out D upside down Question 14 With the invention of electronic mail, people send letters by post A more and more B fewer and fewer C less and less D much and more Question 15 It seems that you are right, _? A doesn’t it B aren’t you C is it D isn’t it Question 16 his driving carelessly, he caused the accident yesterday A Because B Owing to C So that D As a result Question 17 Our neighbor was always complaining to us of the poisonous fumes _ from the chemical factories A emitted B which emits C that emit D emitting Question 18 Da Lat is so wonderful a _ that it always attracts many tourists A attraction B province C destination D conclusion Question 19 I could hear voices but I couldn't what they were saying A dig up B catch sight C make out D keep up with Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 20: “I’m so sorry, I apologize.” – “ _” A It’s was my pleasure To be continue apologizing B Yes, you’re accepted! C Yes, I forgave you D That’s all right Question 21: “Would you mind checking the report for me?” – “ _” A No, you should it yourself B No, no Give me, please! C Yes, I will my best to help you D Sorry, I can’t Why I have to it for you? Give me a reason! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions Question 22: The regional authorities failed to provide the poor with essential services such as accommodation, fresh water and electricity A food and drink B tools C house D shelter Question 23: During the crisis , petrol prices dramatically fluctuated between 30$ and 50$ a tank A varied B increased C reduced D changed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: The kings of France paid homage to no one A looked down on B respected C admired D esteemed Question 25: The lecture about the Industrial Revolution in England was awfully boring, so most students completely switched off A listen carefully B ignored C paid no attention to D concentrated attentively Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26: I go jogging regularly because I want to keep fit A I regular jogging with a view to keeping fit B I jogging regularly so as to keeping fit C I jogging regularly so that fit D I jogging regularly with a view to keep fit Question 27: That he will be awarded a scholarship makes his parents delighted A Having been awarded a scholarship, he makes his parents delighted B What he delights his parents very much is that he will be awarded a scholarship C Owing to having been awarded a scholarship, his parents are delighted D He will be awarded a scholarship, that makes his parents delighted Question 28: Provided that you pay for the bill, you can stay there as long as you want A Should you pay for the bill, you are allowed to stay there as long as you want B Due to the fact that you had paid a large amount of money, you are allowed to stay there as long as you want C You can stay there as long as you want as though you had paid for the bill D Long as you stay, you must pay for the bill Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: The rain was so strong We couldn’t climb the mountains A So strong was a rain that we couldn’t climb the mountains B We couldn’t climb the mountains because the rain was so strong C It was such a strong rain that we couldn’t climb the mountains D Strong as the rain might have been, we were determined to climb the mountains Question 30 He claimed “I was quite successful because I worked very hard” A He said that only hard-working can help us succeed B He told me that he was quite successful because he worked very hard C He ascribed his quite success to hard-work D He admitted that his quite successful is because he has worked very hard Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 Every year thousands of people travel to Britain in order to improve their standard of English For many, however, this can be a (31) experience due to the fact that it involves attending a strange school, staying in sometimes unpleasant accommodation and living in an unfamiliar culture One (32) to these problems is the Homestay method With this, students are each assigned a teacher suited to their language requirements and interests As well as giving individual tuition, the teacher provides the students (33) information about what activities are available locally and take them on trips Students get between ten or twenty hours of tuition a week and are also (34) to join in the family’s daily activities The students speak English at all times and therefore learn how to use the language in everyday situations Homestay programs usually (35) for up to four weeks Although costs are higher than of regular language schools, students can feel confident that they will be receiving top-class language teaching in a safe and pleasant environment Question 31 A painful B aching C sore D sick Question 32 A requirement B argument C answer D reaction Question 33 A of B with C into D for Question 34 A wished B expected C desired D forced Question 35 A stay B remain C last D pass Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43 “Family” includes your siblings and parents, as well as relatives who you may not interact with every day, such as your cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and stepparents These are probably the people you are closest to and with whom you spend the most time Having healthy relationships with your family members is both important and difficult Families in the 21st century come in all shapes and sizes: traditional, single parent, blended (more than one family together in the same house), and gay and lesbian parents - just to name a few No matter the “type” of family you have, there are going to be highs and lows - good times and bad Many times, however, families become blocked in their relationships by hurt, anger, mistrust, and confusion These emotions are natural and normal, and few families not have at least a few experiences with them The worst time for most families, is during a divorce By making a few simple changes in the way we look at the world and deal with other people, it is possible to create happier, more stable relationships Families need to be units of mutual caring and support; they can be sources of lifelong strength for all individuals Thus, it is never too late to begin the process of improving family relationships - even if they are already of good quality - by developing some simple skills Whereas in other situations you can step back and assess the relationship, it is often hard to this with your family Your family may be a constant presence in your life, so when an argument or issue arises, it may seem impossible to handle However, remember that communication is key to resolving conflict While it may seem that your siblings are constantly present to annoy you or boss you around, they are also there to communicate Thus, use your family’s presence to your advantage - communicate with each other, develop ways to value boundaries, and build trust and respect Question 36 Which of the following can best replace the word mutual in the fourth paragraph? A Two-sided B Active C Strong D Complete Question 37 What is passage about? A A definition a family and ways to keep it healthy B Similarities and differences between traditional and modern families C A definition a family conflicts and possible solutions D A definition a family relationship and its types Question 38 According to the passage what is advised to to deal with disagreement? A Avoiding seeing others B Telling close friends C Accusing sisters or brothers D Talking about it Question 39 How can we improve the family relationship? A Supporting other family members financially B Changing our viewpoints and behaviours C Training ourselves to be skillful worker D Going to universities to realize our parents’ dreams Question 40 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a negative feeling? A Sadness B Annoyance C Distraction D Doubtfulness Question 41 Which of the following is the darkest period in a family relationship? A The death of a family member B The arrival of the stepmother C The legal ending of a marriage D The hatred among sisters and brothers Question 42 Which of the following does NOT contribute to a healthy family relationship? A Looking up to one another B Making boundaries C Showing concern and help D Having open conversations Question 43 According to the passage family relationship is A good for some and bad for others B normally up and down C full of the right and wrong D both traditional and modern Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50 WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR LAKE? Thirty years ago, Lake Ponkapog in Hartweel, New Jersey, was full of life Many birds and animals lived beside the water, which was full of fish Now there are few birds and animals, and fish The lake water is polluted It is a dirty brown colour, and it is filled with strange plants How did this happen? First, we must think about how water gets into Lake Ponkapog When it rains, water comes into the lake from all around In the past, there were woods all around Lake Ponkapog, so the rainwater was clean Now there are many homes on the lake shore People often use the chemicals in their gardens They use other chemicals inside their houses for cleaning and killing insects There are also many businesses Businesses use chemicals in their machines or stores Other chemicals fall onto the ground from cars or trucks When it rains, the rainwater flows by these homes and businesses It picks up all chemicals and then pours them into the lake They pollute the water and kill the animal life There is still another problem at the lake: exotic plants These plants come from other countries They have no natural enemies here, and they grow very quickly In a short time they can fill up a lake Then there is no room for other plants The plants that normally grow there die These plants gave many animals and fish their foods or their homes So now those animals and fish die, too People in Hartwell are worried They love their lake and want to save it Will it be possible? A clean lake must have clean rainwater going into it Clean rainwater is possible only if people are more careful about chemicals at home and at work They must also be more careful about gas and oil and other chemicals on the ground Question 44 This article is about A chemicals in Lake Ponkapog B Why the water is dirty in Lake Ponkapog C the exotic plants in Lake Ponkapog D dirty lakes in New Jersey Question 45 In the past , the water in Lake Ponkapog was made clean by A fish B rain C forests D birds Question 46 The highlighted word “They” in the third paragraph refers to A chemicals B these homes C cars or strucks D businesses Question 47 Chemicals from homes and businesses A are good for lake B can help the animals C are always clean D get into the rainwater Question 48 The phrase “fill up” in the passage probably means A become too crowded B cover the surface C grow in tiny quantities D become full of water Question 49 Exotic plants grow quickly because they A make the water dirty B are large and strong C have a lot of water D have no natural enemies Question 50 To save Lake Ponkapog, people need to A grow fewer plants in the gardens B be more careful about chemicals C use more water from the lake D use more boats on the lake THE END TEST OF EVALUATING COMPETENCE 6th Academic year: 2017 – 2018 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A human B university C eucalyptus D return Question 2: A reserved B watched C decreased D misused Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A grandmother B typewriter C second-hand D contaminating Question 4: A recruit B quantity C abundant D sufficiency Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: Because Michael's father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if the is unwilling A B C D Question 6: In 1985, Campell has set off from New York and walked across the United States A B C D Question 7: We found it more difficult and more difficult to get a highly paid job these days A B C 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 We weren’t acquainted with him but he came in and talked to us as if we old friends A have been B had been C were D are Question Conservation is the safeguarding and preservation of natural resources so that they can continue _ A using and enjoying them B used and enjoyed C their use and enjoyment D to be used and enjoyed Question 10 It is compulsion that the survey immediately A is conducted B conducts C conduct D be conducted Question 11 I’m sorry I to you lately, but I have been studying hard A had written B was writing C have been writing D haven’t written Question 12 You the washing-up I could have done it for you A needn’t have done B didn’t need to C couldn’t have done D mustn’t have done Question 13 You look silly! Your T-shirt is _ A round and round B side by side C inside out D upside down Question 14 With the invention of electronic mail, people send letters by post A more and more B fewer and fewer C less and less D much and more Question 15 It seems that you are right, _? A doesn’t it B aren’t you C is it D isn’t it Question 16 his driving carelessly, he caused the accident yesterday A Because B Owing to C So that D As a result Question 17 Our neighbor was always complaining to us of the poisonous fumes _ from the chemical factories A emitted B which emits C that emit D emittng Question 18 Da Lat is so wonderful a _ that it always attracts many tourists A attraction B province C destination D conclusion Question 19 I could hear voices but I couldn't what they were saying A dig up B catch sight C make out D keep up with Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 20: “I’m so sorry, I apologize.” A It’s was my pleasure To be continue apologizing B Yes, you’re accepted! C Yes, I forgave you D That’s all right Question 21: “Would you mind checking the report for me?” – “ _” A No, you should it yourself B No, no Give me, please! C Yes, I will my best to help you D Sorry, I can’t Why I have to it for you? Give me a reason! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions Question 22: The regional authorities failed to provide the poor with essential services such as accommodation, fresh water and electricity A food and drink B tools C house D shelter Question 23: During the crisis , petrol prices dramatically fluctuated between 30$ and 50$ a tank A varied B increased C reduced D changed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: The kings of France paid homage to no one A looked down on B respected C admired D esteemed Question 25: The lecture about the Industrial Revolution in England was awfully boring, so most students completely switched off A listen carefully B ignored C paid no attention to D concentrated attentively Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26: I go jogging regularly because I want to keep fit A I regular jogging with a view to keeping fit B I jogging regularly so as to keeping fit C I jogging regularly so that fit D I jogging regularly with a view to keep fit Question 27: That he will be awarded a scholarship makes his parents delighted A Having been awarded a scholarship, he makes his parents delighted B What he delights his parents very much is that he will be awarded a scholarship C Owing to having been awarded a scholarship, his parents are delighted D He will be awarded a scholarship, that makes his parents delighted Question 28: Provided that you pay for the bill, you can stay there as long as you want A Should you pay for the bill, you are allowed to stay there as long as you want B Due to the fact that you had paid a large amount of money, you are allowed to stay there as long as you want C You can stay there as long as you want as though you had paid for the bill D Long as you stay, you must pay for the bill Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: The rain was so strong We couldn’t climb the mountains A So strong was a rain that we couldn’t climb the mountains B We couldn’t climb the mountains because the rain was so strong C It was such a strong rain that we couldn’t climb the mountains D Strong as the rain might have been, we were determined to climb the mountains Question 30 He claimed “I was quite successful because I worked very hard” A He said that only hard-working can help us succeed B He told me that he was quite successful because he worked very hard C He ascribed his quite success to hard-work D He admitted that his quite successful is because he has worked very hard Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 Every year thousands of people travel to Britain in order to improve their standard of English For many, however, this can be a (31) experience due to the fact that it involves attending a strange school, staying in sometimes unpleasant accommodation and living in an unfamiliar culture One (32) to these problems is the Homestay method With this, students are each assigned a teacher suited to their language requirements and interests As well as giving individual tuition, the teacher provides the students (33) information about what activities are available locally and take them on trips Students get between ten or twenty hours of tuition a week and are also (34) to join in the family’s daily activities The students speak English at all times and therefore learn how to use the language in everyday situations Homestay programs usually (35) for up to four weeks Although costs are higher than of regular language schools, students can feel confident that they will be receiving top-class language teaching in a safe and pleasant environment Question 31 A painful B aching C sore D sick Question 32 A requirement B argument C answer D reaction Question 33 A of B with C into D for Question 34 A wished B expected C desired D forced Question 35 A stay B remain C last D pass Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43 “Family” includes your siblings and parents, as well as relatives who you may not interact with every day, such as your cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and stepparents These are probably the people you are closest to and with whom you spend the most time Having healthy relationships with your family members is both important and difficult Families in the 21st century come in all shapes and sizes: traditional, single parent, blended (more than one family together in the same house), and gay and lesbian parents - just to name a few No matter the “type” of family you have, there are going to be highs and lows - good times and bad Many times, however, families become blocked in their relationships by hurt, anger, mistrust, and confusion These emotions are natural and normal, and few families not have at least a few experiences with them The worst time for most families, is during a divorce By making a few simple changes in the way we look at the world and deal with other people, it is possible to create happier, more stable relationships Families need to be units of mutual caring and support; they can be sources of lifelong strength for all individuals Thus, it is never too late to begin the process of improving family relationships - even if they are already of good quality - by developing some simple skills Whereas in other situations you can step back and assess the relationship, it is often hard to this with your family Your family may be a constant presence in your life, so when an argument or issue arises, it may seem impossible to handle However, remember that communication is key to resolving conflict While it may seem that your siblings are constantly present to annoy you or boss you around, they are also there to communicate Thus, use your family’s presence to your advantage - communicate with each other, develop ways to value boundaries, and build trust and respect Question 36 Which of the following can best replace the word mutual in the fourth paragraph? A Two-sided B Active C Strong D Complete Question 37 What is passage about? A A definition a family and ways to keep it healthy B Similarities and differences between traditional and modern families C A definition a family conflicts and possible solutions D A definition a family relationship and its types Question 38 According to the passage what is advised to to deal with disagreement? A Avoiding seeing others B Telling close friends C Accusing sisters or brothers D Talking about it Question 39 How can we improve the family relationship? A Supporting other family members financially B Changing our viewpoints and behaviours C Training ourselves to be skillful worker D Going to universities to realize our parents’ dreams Question 40 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a negative feeling? A Sadness B Annoyance C Distraction D Doubtfulness Question 41 Which of the following is the darkest period in a family relationship? A The death of a family member B The arrival of the stepmother C The legal ending of a marriage D The hatred among sisters and brothers Question 42 Which of the following does NOT contribute to a healthy family relationship? A Looking up to one another B Making boundaries C Showing concern and help D Having open conversations Question 43 According to the passage family relationship is A good for some and bad for others B normally up and down C full of the right and wrong D both traditional and modern Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50 WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR LAKE? Thirty years ago, Lake Ponkapog in Hartweel, New Jersey, was full of life Many birds and animals lived beside the water, which was full of fish Now there are few birds and animals, and fish The lake water is polluted It is a dirty brown colour, and it is filled with strange plants How did this happen? First, we must think about how water gets into Lake Ponkapog When it rains, water comes into the lake from all around In the past, there were woods all around Lake Ponkapog, so the rainwater was clean Now there are many homes on the lake shore People often use the chemicals in their gardens They use other chemicals inside their houses for cleaning and killing insects There are also many businesses Businesses use chemicals in their machines or stores Other chemicals fall onto the ground from cars or trucks When it rains, the rainwater flows by these homes and businesses It picks up all chemicals and then pours them into the lake They pollute the water and kill the animal life There is still another problem at the lake: exotic plants These plants come from other countries They have no natural enemies here, and they grow very quickly In a short time they can fill up a lake Then there is no room for other plants The plants that normally grow there die These plants gave many animals and fish their foods or their homes So now those animals and fish die, too People in Hartwell are worried They love their lake and want to save it Will it be possible? A clean lake must have clean rainwater going into it Clean rainwater is possible only if people are more careful about chemicals at home and at work They must also be more careful about gas and oil and other chemicals on the ground Question 44 This article is about A chemicals in Lake Ponkapog B Why the water is dirty in Lake Ponkapog C the exotic plants in Lake Ponkapog D dirty lakes in New Jersey Question 45 In the past , the water in Lake Ponkapog was made clean by A fish B rain C forests D birds Question 46 The highlighted word “They” in the third paragraph refers to A chemicals B these homes C cars or strucks D businesses Question 47 Chemicals from homes and businesses A are good for lake B can help the animals C are always clean D get into the rainwater Question 48 The phrase “fill up” in the passage probably means A become too crowded B cover the surface C grow in tiny quantities D become full of water Question 49 Exotic plants grow quickly because they A make the water dirty B are large and strong C have a lot of water D have no natural enemies Question 50 To save Lake Ponkapog, people need to A grow fewer plants in the gardens B be more careful about chemicals C use more water from the lake D use more boats on the lake THE END ... polluted It is a dirty brown colour, and it is filled with strange plants How did this happen? First, we must think about how water gets into Lake Ponkapog When it rains, water comes into the... polluted It is a dirty brown colour, and it is filled with strange plants How did this happen? First, we must think about how water gets into Lake Ponkapog When it rains, water comes into the... Whereas in other situations you can step back and assess the relationship, it is often hard to this with your family Your family may be a constant presence in your life, so when an argument or