TEST 7.3.2021 – ALLOTED TIME: 120 MINUTES Compiled by Hau Tran Ex Choose the best answer to fill in each blank (10 pt) Bristleworms - a hobbyist's guide Historically, Bristleworms have had a bad reputation among saltwater aquarium aficionados These marine worms usually enter the hobbyist's aquarium by (1) _ a ride on a piece of coral Once established, they become part of the tank's ecosystem Bristleworms (2) _ greatly in size The smallest ones are about an inch long, and the large ones can grow to over 20 inches, although, being segmented, their bodies are often (3) _ and so not usually seen at their greatest extent Literature has frequently (4) _ that bristleworms are harmful, asserting that they eat clams, anemones and even coral fish However, most enthusiasts now conclude that small bristleworms (5) _ no threat, and are merely scavengers, clearing the tank from detritus and (6) _ of animals that are already dead However, larger worms, particularly those of the species known as fireworms, are (7) _ eaters and can (8) _ damage These worms are better removed, although this is a challenge in itself, as the worms are nocturnal, (9) _ to light and will go (10) _ hiding at the slightest disturbance A attaching B tethering C hitching D lifting A extend B range C reach D stretch A retracted B withdrawn C shrunk D recoiled A persuaded B analyzed C contented D posed A take B pose C bear D contain A carcasses B remains C relics D rest A famished B unwarranted C ambitious D voracious A vast B unchangeable C irreparable D gigantic A sensible B sensational C senseless D sensitive 10 A off B into C for D away Ex Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow (8 pt) An Unlikely Muse A new wave of music and arts projects has emerged, focusing on someone who may seem for some a dubious source of inspiration Imelda Marcos, former first lady of the Philippines, is currently becoming the subject of musicals, song cycles and shows on a worldwide arena When the Marcos regime collapsed in 1986, and Imelda and her husband Ferdinand were exiled in Hawaii, they carried with them allegations of embezzlement, corruption and human rights abuses Imelda had spent the last twenty years living off a seemingly endless supply of funds, living an exotic and glamorous lifestyle and rubbing shoulders with powerful figures worldwide In 1972, when the superstar couple’s popularity was fading and they were at risk of losing their power, Ferdinand Marcos instated martial, leading to an era of chaos and plunder, and what is described by some as the second most corrupt regime of the twentieth century Ferdinand and Imelda fled in 1986 to escape the People’s Power Revolution, Imelda leaving behind some 2000 pairs of shoes After her husband died in Hawaii due to ill health, Imelda stood trial in the United States on behalf of her husband Following that, she returned to the Philippines to face seventy more counts of corruption and tax evasion She has now returned to congress in the Philippines, her make-up and gowns as flawless as ever So what makes Imelda Marcos such an appealing muse? Undoubtedly, Imelda Marcos’s resolute character which has withstood exile, legal battles and the wrath of her enemies makes her an appealing heroine, but film-maker Fenton Bailey attributes her iconicity to her sense of glamour and style, and her role as a cultural trend-setter And like so many women who let nothing come between them and their goals, she has gained a certain iconic status, particularly among homosexuals, not unlike that of Judy Garland and Lady Gaga And now the story of Imelda Marcos can be seen in the format of a musical, an artistic genre which is quite befitting for this flamboyant, entertaining figure of beauty and glamour ‘Imelda – A new musical’ has played in Los Angeles and New York The artistic director of the musical, Tim Dang, realizes that the musical glosses over the darker aspects of the Marcos regime, but wanted to portray Imelda as a person with all her faults on display, leaving the audience to come to a verdict However, despite the glitz of the show, reviews were mixed, stating the ‘the serio-comic spoof had a vacuum at its center’ The story of Imelda Marcos has also been immortalized as a song cycle, ‘Here Lies Love’ written by David Byrne and Norman Cook, in which Imelda comes across as both a hero and villain Their reasoning was to try to understand the story of how people can attain positions of such power and greed They were also inspired by Imelda’s love of dancing and clubbing, and how her own style of music could be incorporated into their own Byrne adds that their story is not black and white – the couple were very popular at first, and Imelda headed a lot of public works in the Philippines and added much to the nation’s sense of culture and identity At the Cultural Centre of the Philippines, a tour named ‘La Vida Imelda’ led by Carlos Sedran describes the life of Imelda Marcos, the cold war and martial law, while also portraying the glamour of the Imelda lifestyle He describes it as an eternal story, in which her extravagance can be seen as either distasteful or in some ways estimable There is a danger that these new art forms airbrush out the atrocities which accompanied the ostentation and glamour It was a time when democracy was suppressed, political enemies disappeared, and billions of dollars which could have helped the povertystricken country were spent on the Marcos’s extravagant lifestyle However, the artists involved are keen to make clear that the regime also resulted in great leaps forward in the country’s culture, architecture and infrastructure The Marcos legacy remains in the form of hospitals, Heart and Lung Centers, Folk Art theatres and homes for children and the elderly, notwithstanding that the Marcos couple set their war-ravaged, poverty-stricken land onto the world stage Why are Imelda’s shoes mentioned in the second paragraph? A To illustrate how little she cared for her personal possessions B To illustrate her love of fashion and beauty C To indicate how quickly she had to flee the country D To illustrate the extravagance of her lifestyle What aspect of Imelda’s character is emphasized in paragraph 3? A her flamboyance B her kindness C her resolution D her beauty Why is Imelda compared with Judy Garland and Lady Gaga? A Due to her status as a gay icon B Due to her ambition and drive C Because she has created new fashions D Because she has triumphed over legal battles Why was the musical of Imelda’s life criticised? A Because it did not portray Imelda’s faults B Because the show was too shallow C Because it was too glamorous and showy D Because it was both serious and comedic What was it about Imelda’s story that interested David Byrne and Norman Cooke? A The ongoing themes of power, greed and music B The fact that the story had both a clear hero and villain C The reasoning why people such as Imelda become who they are D The fact that her musical taste was similar to theirs According to Carlos Sedran, how people respond to Imelda’s expensive lifestyle? A Most people are shocked by it B It evokes both positive and negative feelings C People want to be like her D People realise why she did it Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as something Imelda Marcos did for the Philippines? A She made health services available to the people B She gave the country a cultural identity C She reduced the levels of poverty for Filipino people D She drew the world’s attention to the country The word “figure” in paragraph is closest in meaning to: A numbers B silhouettes C individuals D digits Ex Give the correct form of the words in parentheses (20 pt) Part 1 He suggested that those examinations should be discontinued, an innovation I support (HEART) The lake near to where I live is one of the deepest and most in the world (VOLUME) Laos is the only country in Southeast Asia, which hinders trade of goods (LAND) Materials for the seminar will be sent to all two weeks in advance (ATTEND) He is a wealthy businessman who can easily afford suits (SPEAK) Calvin, one of our key correspondent, has headed for the scene to give extensive coverage of the chaos in Myanmar (GLOBE) He was returned to prison in 1960 for a police officer (PERSON) It is to put all eggs in one basket (ADVISE) All workers at the airport should be willing to with local law-enforcement personnel as and when necessary (FACE) 10 TV programmes have so much less and warmth than live theatre (RECORD, IMMEDIATE) Part After the recent floods, (0-conserve) _ are calling for beavers to be reintroduced to Britain You may wonder how animals that build dams prevent floods when (1-sure) _ the opposite is true However, beavers construct dams in upland areas, creating small pools and (2-divert) _ that retain water and release water to lowland areas much more (3gradual) _ Until the 16th century, Beavers lived wild in parts of Britain, but they were hunted to (4extinct) _ for their fur However, recently (5-vary) _ British wildlife organizations have applied to reintroduce beavers to the countryside Along with their potential value in flood (6-prevent) _, they would create wetland habitats and promote (7-tour) _ But such measures are (8-controversy) _ Beavers recently reintroduced to Estonia have flooded large areas of forest and (9-agriculture) _ land, and this, in turn, has damaged crops As a result, it has been necessary to cull beavers when the population becomes too large Many people think it (10ethic) _ to reintroduce a species which will then be killed Ex Rewrite the following sentences (10 pt) He seems to find the way Laura behaves more a source of amusement than embarrassment Far from _ amused by it My grandfather did not suffer from his weight loss My grandfather was none his weight loss It was not until five years had elapsed that the whole truth about the murder came out Not for _ His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency The more _ I put on his raincoat because I didn’t want to get soaked For fear _ Peter feels uncomfortable in front of all those people (ILL) Peter seems really _ When he died, his greedy children fought very fiercely over his will (NAIL) When he died, She seems a bit tired and lifeless now, but after a nap she’ll be energetic again (BEANS) She seems The film was not as good as I expected (SHORT) The film 10 Mick thought that we were married (IMPRESSION) Mick was Ex Choose the best answer to fill in each blank (10 pt) Stephen really lost his _ when his dental appointment was cancelled yet again A head B voice C calm D rag Don't take it as _ that you'll be promoted in your job; other colleagues stand a good chance too A fixed B standard C read D word The weekend is over, so tomorrow morning it's back to the _ A grind B labour C drudgery D toil He was the _ force behind the company’s rapid expansion A managing B pushing C driving D moving The experimental play was only a _ success, which disappointed the playwright A local B qualified C reserved D cautious It takes time to get a financial system up and _ after the introduction of a new currency A walking B proceeding C running D going The professor's _ theory is that singing preceded speech A fancied B fond C pet D preferable If he tries to _ ignorance as his excuse, just tell him we've got a copy of the authorisation with his signature on it A defend B plead C pretend D protest We were working overtime to cope with a sudden _ in demand A boost B impetus C surge D thrust 10 The confidence trickster _ the old lady out of her life savings A deceived B misled C robbed D swindled 11 The door hinges had all been oiled to stop them _ A squeaking B screeching C shrieking D squealing 12 You should _ at least three days for the journey A expect B permit C accept D allow 13 Few people can creative work unless they are in the right _ of mind A frame B trend C attitude D tendency 14 All the applicants for the post are thoroughly _ for their suitability A searched B investigated C vetted D scrutinized 15 "I think we ought to see the rest of the exhibition as quickly as we can, _ that it closes in half an hour." A granted B assuming C given D knowing 16 Ellen decided that election to the local council would provide a _ to a career in national politics A springboard B turning-point C milestone D highway 17 I was _ in the book I was reading and didn't hear the phone A distracted B submerged C gripped D engrossed 18 It is very important to check the _ print in any contract A little B tiny C small D minute 19 The sky darkened and there was a distant _ of thunder A clap B clang C groan D flash 20 A common cause of _ is the use of untreated water in the preparation of foods, which is quite common in certain underdeveloped countries A displeasure B malnutrition C eupepsia D dysentery Ex Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (12 pt) Travel is fun and exciting, but not if you get sick You may think, "Not me I won't get sick (1) _ my vacation!" However, for many people, that is what happens You not want to spend your vacation sick in bed, of course If you have heart trouble, you not want to make it worse What can you to stay in good health? These are the (2) _ things to remember when you travel: relax, sleep, and eat well A vacation is supposed to be a time for relaxing, but tourists often forget that There are so many places to visit: museums, churches, parks, and shops You want to see as much as possible, of course, and so you (3) most of your days on your feet This is tiring Your feet may start to hurt You may get a headache or a backache If this is the way you feel, you should (4) _ a rest Do not ask your body to too much A tired body means a weak body, and a weak body gets sick easily So sit down for a (5) _ hours in a nice spot In good weather, look for a quiet park bench or an outdoor cafe You can learn a lot by watching people while you rest Sleep is also important If you want to stay healthy, you need to get (6) sleep That is not always easy when you are traveling You may have a noisy hotel room or an uncomfortable bed If you do, don't be afraid to change rooms or even hotels If you are young, you may have (7) reasons for not sleeping In many cities the nightlife is exciting You may want to stay out late at night Then you should plan to sleep during the (8) _ That extra rest can (9) a big difference Finally, (10) age you are, you must eat well That means eating the right kinds of foods Your body needs fresh fruits and vegetables and some meat, milk, or fish You also need to be careful (11) eating new foods Try small amounts first to make sure they are okay for you And of course, stay away from foods that are very rich Remember this: If you want to enjoy your vacation, take care of yourself Give your body some (12) Get enough sleep and eat good, healthy food Ex There are 10 mistakes in the following passage Find and correct them (10 pt) Hundreds of thousand of persons each year fall prey to some type of cancer, but new methods of radiation therapy have enabled doctors saving more lives than ever before Medical researchers have developed several experimental forms of this time-honored cancer treatment that seem effectively in fighting the disease One promising approach involving exposing cancer cells to radiation by implanting a radioactive source directly into the malignant tissue This process greatly increases the dosage but thus the effectiveness of the treatment Another technique utilizes drugs to make cancer cells more susceptible to the effects of radiation and to make normal cells more resistance Certain drugs are able to neutralize the genetic framework of cancer cells, thus making them more easy affected by radiation Both techniques have seen some positive results in the treatment of unoperable brain tumors These and other methods have helped to rise the recovery rate for cancer victims from 30 percent 40 years ago to around 50 percent today This is encouraging news for those who fall prey to one of the world’s leading killer Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction Ex Think of one word which can fit in all three sentences (5 pt) Throughout the match, Philip the ball much harder than his opponent did Consumers were badly by price increases during the last economic crisis It suddenly him that today was a public holiday and all the shops would be shut The lake is rather this winter - we need more rain The critics seem to have a pretty opinion of his acting skills The manager's personal assistant came in to the meeting and spoke to him in a voice In the future we will be obtaining an increasing amount of from wind and water He did everything in his to find us somewhere to live Leaders are often unwilling to give up , even when they are very old The book about wildlife in the Antarctic _ me very deeply and I've been involved in conservation issues ever since I read it The politician's speech on several topics, but he mainly talked about inner city development When Sally the painting in the art gallery, all the alarms went off I wanted to study IT but there wasn't a on any of the courses The young Kenyan runner stumbled during the race and had to make with second I wish Nina would tidy up; she leaves her clothes all over the Ex Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write at least 250 words ... habitats and promote (7-tour) _ But such measures are (8-controversy) _ Beavers recently reintroduced to Estonia have flooded large areas of forest and (9-agriculture) ... homes for children and the elderly, notwithstanding that the Marcos couple set their war-ravaged, poverty-stricken land onto the world stage Why are Imelda’s shoes mentioned in the second paragraph?... local law-enforcement personnel as and when necessary (FACE) 10 TV programmes have so much less and warmth than live theatre (RECORD, IMMEDIATE) Part After the recent floods, (0-conserve)