Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday (1)... Friday. The maximum class size is twelve (2) ... the average is ten. We use modern methods of (3) ... and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. However, you will only be successful in improving (4) ... English if you work hard and (5) ... speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (6) ... in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (7) ... at the most suitable level.
There are two classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete beginners 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...
Part 3: Read the passage below and circle the answer A, B, C or D which fits best each gaps.
How are things with you ? Since I saw you last, I have been very ill. By the time I arrived home after seeing you on Monday, I (1) ... an awful headache.
I thought that perhaps my eyes were tired (2) ... I had been working so hard, so I took some aspirins and went to bed. However, when I woke up the next morning the headache was (3) ... than ever, and my throat was sore. I tried to get up but my arms and legs (4) ... stiff.
I saw the doctor and she (5) ... me I had a temperature. She said I probably had flu. She advised me to take some medicine and (6) ... in bed. The medicine tasted horrible and it didn’t make (7) ... feel any better. I felt sick and I didn’t want to eat anything at all, although I was very hungry. I have almost (8) ... now, and I am going to start work again tomorrow. I still have a slight cold and a cough, but my chest doesn’t hurt when I (9) ... Can we meet on Saturday ? I am looking forward to (10) ... you.
1. A. felt B. had C. was D. caught 2. A. as B. though C. while D. during 3. A. worse B. hard C. more D. painful 4. A. sensed B. moved C. felt D. looked 5. A. examined B. told C. denied D. said 6. A. stay B. stayed C. staying D. stays 7. A. some B. me C. them D. its
8. A. improved B. decided C. recovered D. succeeded 9. A. breathe B. ache C. cure D. bleed 10. A. see B. seeing C. sees D. saw IV. WRITING: (25 points)
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given.
EX: The programme only finished a minute ago. just The programme has just finished
1. It took her a long time to recover from her illness. over
It took her _________________________________________________________
2. I regret saying that to him. wish
I ________________________________________________________________
3. The mechanic checked the tyres on my car. had
The mechanic _____________________________________________________
4. It is necessary that I post this letter tonight. need
I _______________________________________________________________
5. I am interested in why you did it. is
The only thing_____________________________________________________
6. You'll be ill if you continue to smoke. stop
Unless___________________________________________________________
7. You'd better not touch that switch. wouldn't
If _______________________________________________________________
8. We spent three hours painting that door. us
It took ___________________________________________________________
9. The patient recovered more rapidly than expected. recovery
The patient made ___________________________________________________
10. I've never eaten this food before . time
This_____________________________________________________________
Part 2: Study these sentences and decide if the sentences are correct or incorrect. If the sentence is correct, make a tick (). If the sentence is incorrect, underline the mistake and provide the correct sentence.
EX: She's used to running in the park after 6 p.m.
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Because there are less people at the meeting we have to wait for the next meeting to vote.
Because there are fewer people at the meeting we have to wait for the next meeting to vote
1. I don't like when she tells me that I have to study.
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2. Parachute is a dangerous sport.
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3. He studies here on this table.
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4. The guide gives useful informations about the city.
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5. She cleaned the house and after she ironed the clothes.
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6. She both speaks and she writes French very well.
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7. He is very mature despite of his age.
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8. She sent to her teacher a beautiful Christmas.
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9. Tom said that if he had to do another homework tonight, he wouldn't be able to attend the concert.
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10. When there are low sales, companies often decide to develop new products.
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11. Although both of them are trying to get the scholarship, she has the highest grades.
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12. Science and technology are part of the knowledges of educated people.
13. The food that mark is cooking in the kitchen smells delicious.
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14. Everyone who takes the examination will receive their score reports in three weeks.
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15. Tom spent such enjoyable holiday in Europe this summer that he plans to return as soon as he saves enough money.
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ANSWER KEY
I.LISTENING: (20 points)