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ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST

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SEMESTER 2
45-MINUTE TEST

I. LISTENING

1. Listen to two teenagers calling the helpline. Circle the best answer A, B or C. You will
listen TWICE.
1. Lan is now feeling ______.
A. annoyed B. frustrated C. depressed
2. Lan cant ______ all the deadlines.
A. remember B. catch up with C. finish
3. Lan feels she doesnt need to work too hard because shes not going ______.
A. to enter gifted schools
B. to continue her study
C. to have time for herself
4. Nam feels ______.
A. tired of his study
B. worried about his girlfriend
C. depressed
5. Nams friend _____________ in front of other students.
A. made use of him
B. made fun of him
C. made joke about him

2. Listen to a conversation between a man and a receptionist. Fill each of the gaps in the
notes with no more than two words or a number. You will listen TWICE.

MAYFAIR HOTEL - BOOKING FORM

Name: Mark (1) ___________________.

Phone number: (2) ___________________.
Number of days: (3) ___________________.
Number of guests: (4) ___________________.
Price: $160
Note: Book a (5) ___________________ for him.

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II. READING
1. Read the three leaflets about three amusement parks in the United States. For questions 1 to
10, complete the numbered spaces in the table below with ONE word or number from the
leaflets.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Park Legoland California Resort

Orlando, Florida Carlsbad, California

This Disney Park takes the animal theme and The obsession with Legos lives large at this
runs with it - we have 1,700 animals of 250 building-block-inspired resort. It's part
species. It's like a zoo, a safari, an amusement amusement park, part science center, part look-
park and, well, Disney World, all in one. what-we-built-with-Legos exhibit.

For little kids: Head with little kids to the For little kids: Head to Fun Town with your
Affection Station petting zoo and see what preschoolers, where they can play with Duplos,
animal encounters are happening at the drive mini cars, and see how Legos are made.
Conservation Station.

For big kids: Thrill seekers will revel in the Kali For big kids: The Land of Adventure has several
River Rapids, Dinosaur, and Expedition Everest exciting rides. Big kids will probably also want
rides. to spend a day at the water park.
Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park

Orlando, Florida

Magic Kingdom is massive and a day there can be exhausting, but there's really something for
everyone - and the characters and stories that inspired the attractions have a soft spot in our hearts,
which is why families from all over the world flock there every year.
For little kids: Take a boat ride and sing the infectious song at "it's a small world" tour Mickey and
Minnie's homes.
For big kids: Don't miss favorite coasters Space Mountain and Splash Mountain.

Parks Location General Little kids Big kids

information
Disneys (1) Orlando, - animal theme - Affection Station - Kali River Rapids
______ Kingdom Florida - (3) ______ (6) ______ zoo - Dinosaur
Park animals - Conservation - Expedition Everest
- 250 species Station (8) ______
Legoland Carlsbad, - building-(4) - Fun Town - Land of Adventure
California Resort California ______ - play with Duplos, - (9) ______ park
- inspired resort drive (7) ______
cars
Walt Disney Orlando, - something for - Boat ride - Favorite (10) ______
Worlds (2) ______ Florida everyone - Tour Mickey and Space Mountain and
Kingdom Park - characters and Minnie's homes Splash Mountain
(5) ______

2. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question.

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 More than 80% of American high school students work at part-time jobs in the evenings, on
weekends or in summer. These part-time jobs bring teenagers great advantages.
One of the benefits of the work is the students can learn the skills that will be useful for the rest of
their lives. When they work, they have to manage both the job and schoolwork. To be able to do so,
they must be very organized and able to keep a sensible schedule. They also learn to cope with the job
stress apart from the stress of the schoolwork. Some of the most stressful jobs include teaching,
nursing, and police work. These skills help prepare teenagers for their later careers. High school
students who work are more likely to succeed as adults than people who enter the job market at a later
age with no work experience.
Teenagers want a lot of expensive things: clothes, mp3 players, trips with their friends, etc. Not all
parents can afford them. And even if they can, the teens might not really appreciate that money
because they did not earn it. When teenagers make money for themselves, they know its true and are
less likely to spend it foolishly.

1. Which of the following is a good title for the passage?

A. Why teenagers should work
B. Advantages and disadvantages of part-time jobs
C. Part-time jobs cause stress
2. According to the passage, what is NOT an effect of part-time jobs?
A. Teenagers become organized.
B. Teenagers become stressed.
C. Teenagers are more likely to have successful careers.
3. The phrase cope with in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. fight against
B. deal with
C. suffer from
4. According to the passage, when teenagers have jobs, they are more likely to _______.
A. spend foolishly
B. want expensive things
C. appreciate money
5. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Only some US students do part-time jobs.
B. US students suffer part-time job stress
C. Part-time jobs are somehow good for teenagers

III. WRITING
1. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets.

You DO NOT change the word. Write NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Here is an example.
0. The bookshop is opposite the library.
_______________________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)
Answer: 0. There is
1. I have never visited such a historic temple.
-> This is _____________________ temple I have ever visited. (HISTORIC)
2. I am stuck in a traffic jam; I want to be somewhere else. (WERE)

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 -> I wish I __________________ in this traffic jam.
3. His passing the exam made me feel much relieved. (that)
-> I was _______________________ he passed the exam.
4. I heard that you had got a new job. I was pleased. (to)
-> I was _______________________ that you had got a new job.
5. This international conference is extremely important. Make a note in your diary.
-> This international conference is extremely important. _____________________ in your diary.
(PUT)

2. Write a paragraph (100-120 words) about the recent changes in your neighborhood or city.
You should write about:
- The changes
- Things that caused them
- The effects of the changes on you

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 IV. SPEAKING
1. Now Im going to ask you FOUR questions about you in the past. Are you ready?
1. Can you tell me something you used to do in the past?
2. When did you stop doing it?
3. Why did you stop doing it?
4. Do you think it is good to change?
2. Here is some information on how to deal with academic problems. [Name], please use the
information on the card to answer the questions [Name] will ask you. You also use the bold cue
words on the card to ask [Name] questions about the missing information.
Now, both of you have one minute to read your card and then start your conversation.

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 ANSWER KEY
I. LISTENING
1. Listen to two teenagers calling the helpline. Circle the best answer A, B or C. You will listen
TWICE.

1. B. frustrated
2. B. catch up with
3. A. to enter gifted schools
4. C. depressed
5. B. made fun of him

2. Listen to a conversation between a man and a receptionist. Fill each of the gaps in the notes
with no more than two words or a number. You will listen TWICE.

1. Gibson
2. 0404668886
3. Two/2
4. One/1
5. (city) tour

II. READING
1. Read the three leaflets about three amusement parks in the United States. For questions 1
to 10, complete the numbered spaces in the table below with ONE word or number from the
leaflets.

1. Animal
2. Magic
3. 1,700
4. block
5. stories
6. petting
7. mini
8. rides
9. water
10. coasters

2. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question.

1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C

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 III. WRITING
1. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets.
You DO NOT change the word. Write NO MORE THAN THREE words.
1. the most historic
2. were not stuck
3. (much) relieved that
4. pleased to hear
5. Put it down

2. Write a paragraph (100-120 words) about the recent changes in your neighborhood or city.

There have been several changes in my neighborhood. It has got much more crowded in recent years.
More and more people have been moving here to work. Therefore, the traffic has become busier and
there are often traffic jams during rush hours. Also, more high buildings have been built to meet the
demand for accommodation. However, there is less green space in my neighborhood now. It also has
gotten noisier. These changes have influenced my life greatly. Now it takes more time for me to get to
school, and I dont have anywhere to go for some fresh air after school. I also dont sleep very well
because of all the noise. The smoke from all the traffic and factories pollutes the air and makes
travelling during rush hours terrible.

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