LISTENING

PART 1
In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. There is
one question for each announcement or instruction. For each question, choose the
right answer A, B, C or D. Then, on the answer sheet, find the number of the
question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer that you
have chosen.
Question 1. Where is the first class?
A. At the front of the train
B. At the back of the train
C. At Reading
D. At Platform 2
Question 2. Where is Redbridge?
A. The platform
B. The Main Line
C. The last stop
D. The next station
Question 3. Where would you hear these instructions?
A. In a garage
B. In a bank
C. In a hotel
D. In a store
Question 4. How much is the discount?
A. Fifteen percent
B. Ten percent
C. Twenty-five percent
D. Twenty percent
Question 5. How long will the trip last?
A. 4 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 50 minutes
D. 15 minutes
Question 6. What kind of business is making announcement?
A. A drugstore
B. A clothing shop
C. A grocery store
D. A convenience store
Question 7. What is the weather like now?
A. Cold
B. Rainy
C. Cloud
D. Clear
Question 8. How will the weather change later tonight?
A. It will stop raining.
B. The temperature will drop.
C. There will be a snowstorm.
D. It will get warmer.
PART 2
In this part, you will hear THREE conversations or interviews. The conversations or
interviews will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation or
interview. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Listen to part
of a conversation between two students who are members of the computer club, and
choose the best answer A-D to answer the questions 9-12. You will hear the
recording ONLY once.
Question 9. What are the speakers working on?
A. Arranging a trip to a computer company
B. Planning a computer fair
C. Meeting a computer software vendor
D. Setting up a computer class
Question 10. Why does the speaker decide to cancel the meeting?
A. The room is not available that evening.
B. Too few members are interested in the activity.
C. They attended a similar one the day before.
D. The weather may be bad.
Question 11. Where is the planning meeting scheduled to take place?
A. Far from the university
B. At the man’ s house
C. On the university campus
D. At a computer software company
Question 12. How are the speakers going to let club members know about the change in
plans?
A. They will talk to the person in charge of publicity.
B. A radio announcement will be made.
C. The man will contact all the members.
D. They will each call some of the members.
Questions 13-16 Listen to part of a conversation between a man and a woman about
effects of colors and choose the best answer A-D to answer the questions 13-16. You
will hear the recording ONLY once.
Question 13. How did the man know how the woman was feeling?
A. The man made a lucky guess.
B. The man was wearing orange
C. The man was more aware of the effect of color.
D. The man was watching the woman and noticed her depression.
Question 14. Which of the following best tells why color affects us?
A. We only feel the colors that we are wearing.
B. It is all in our mind, colors cannot really affect us.
C. Colors and emotions are energy and can echo each other.
D. It gives our eyes something to focus on.
Question 15. What best describes color and music?
A. All of the above
B. Music can change our emotion.
C. Sound is a reflection of feeling.
D. Some people can dance very well when hearing music
Question 16. How can colors in music affect us?
A. We can feel emotions through the colors of music.
B. The colors in music can only make us sad.
C. There are no emotions in music, only colors.
D. The colors in music can only make us happy.
Questions 17-20 Listen to part of a conversation between a man and a woman about
quantum computers and choose the best answer A-D to answer the questions 17-20.
You will hear the recording ONLY once.
Question 17. What is the topic of the conversation?
A. Advantages and disadvantages of quantum computers
B. Available uses of quantum computers
C. Similarities between quantum computers and today’s computers
D. Advantages of quantum computers and how they work
Question 18. What is the significance of 1s and 0s in computer programming?
A. They indicate “on” and “off” states.
B. hey are a way of tracking what the computer is doing.
C. They have no real purpose.
D. They are faster to count than other numbers.
Question 19. Why does the man say this? “I get it”
A. To indicate that he finds the information interesting
B. To show that he understands
C. To indicate that he is confused
D. To signal that he wants to change the subject
Question 20. According to the conversation, it is not currently possible to create _______.
A. Wires that are small enough for quantum computer
B. Switches that are small enough
C. Keyboards that work with quantum computers
D. Codes and security system for quantum computers.
Part 3
In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. The talks or lectures will not be
repeated. There are five questions for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose
the right answer A, B, C or D. Questions 21-25 Listen to part of a lecture about
phobias in a class and choose the best answer A-D to answer the questions 21-25.
You will hear the recording ONLY once.
Question 21. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the most common
phobias?
A. Snakes
B. Tunnels
C. Water
D. Heights
Question 22. How many Americans have phobias?
A. 6 million
B. 5 million
C. 1 million
D. 10 million
Question 23. Which of the following is true of phobias?
A. They involve intense of a dangerous situation.
B. All of the above
C. They usually appear in adulthood.
D. More women than men have them.
Question 24. What is an example of behavior treatment for a patient with a phobia about
water?
A. None of the above
B. Repeated trips to a swimming pool
C. Learning to avoid going near water
D. Talking with a therapist about his bad experiences with water
Question 25. Why does counter-conditioning work?
A. Neither A nor B
B. Both A and B
C. Because fear is a learned response that can be changed.
D. Because a person cannot feel relaxed and afraid at the same time.
Questions 26-30 Listen to part of a lecture about the telephone in a class and choose the
best answer A-D to
answer the questions 26-30. You will hear the recording ONLY once.
Question 26. How does the speaker organize the information in the lecture?
A. Through comparing and contrasting
B. From general to specific
C. In order of importance
D. In chronological order
Question 27. According to the lecture, why are loudspeakers not really telephones?
A. All of the above
B. Because they are more important than telephones.
C. Because they don’t transmit sound electronically.
D. Because they don’t transmit sound over a distance.
Question 28. According to the lecture, in what way is the telephone similar to the car?
A. Both are the result of many separate discoveries.
B. Both continue to undergo improvements.
C. Both rely on electricity.
D. Both were created by Europeans.
Question 29. What can a Leyden jar do?
A. To hold an electronic charge permanently
B. To produce a magnetic field
C. To produce a continuous electronic current
D. To hold an electronic charge for a limited time
Question 30. What was Faraday’s achievement, as described in the lecture?
A. Showing how an electronic current produces a magnetic field
B. Showing how mechanical energy could become electrical energy
C. Showing how electricity could operate various devices
D. Showing how a continuous electronic current could be produced
Questions 31-35 Listen to part of a lecture about linguistics in a class and choose the best
answer A-D to
answer the questions 31-35. You will hear the recording ONLY once.
Question 31. What aspect of linguistics does the professor mainly discuss?
A. Applying linguistics to people’s lives
B. Teaching linguistics to speakers of other languages
C. The history of linguistics
D. Different areas of study within linguistics
Question 32. What does the speaker mean when he says “The basic idea behind
linguistics is to study language. In a
way, that probably seems like a pretty simple idea, right? Actually, studying language has
many aspects”?
A. Students must always ask questions about linguistics.
B. The idea behind the study of linguistics is not relevant to the course.
C. Linguistics involves more than just the study of sounds and words.
D. Linguistics is really an easy subject to study.
Question 33. Which of the following is mentioned as a method in historical linguistics?
A. Compare old documents with newer ones
B. Study speech of women in a society
C. Study speech of men in a society
D. Piece together all documents
Question 34. Why does the professor mention second language learners?
A. To introduce a popular subfield of contextual linguistics
B. To give an example of how research in applied linguistics is used
C. To remind the class how important language study is
D. To inform students of the best way to collect samples of other languages
Question 35. Which of the following did the professor mention in the field of contextual
linguistics?
A. Differences between men’s and women’s speech
B. Differences in speech style
C. Similarities between men’ and women’s speech
D. Similarities in speech style
READING
PART 1
Directions: In this section of the test, you will read FOUR different passages, each
followed by 10 questions about it. For questions 1-40, you are to choose the best answer
A, B, C or D, to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the
question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that
passage.
Question 1: According to the passage, why do asteroids have unusual shapes?
A. They are made of gas.
B. The sun melts them.
C. Things hit and break them.
D. They were made that way.
Question 2: Which of the following statements about meteors is true?
A. They fall very slowly.
B. They never hit the Earth.
C. They are made of ice.
D. They fall so quickly that they burn.
Question 3: According to the passage, where are the biggest asteroids?
A. Outside the Solar System
B. Near the Sun
C. Between Earth and Venus
D. Between Mars and Jupiter
Question 4: The key idea of the passage is best expressed by which of the following?
A. Comets are made of ice and/or dust.
B. Though comets, asteroids and meteors are different, they are much the same.
C. Meteors and asteroids are very much the same.
D. We can visit other planets.
Question 5: What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?
A. Asteroids can have various characteristics.
B. Some asteroids have moons.
C. Asteroids are the same as comets.
D. All asteroids are the same.
Question 6: Where could the following sentence be added to the passage?
The comet will then look more like an asteroid.
A. [4]
B. [3]
C. [2]
D. [1]
Question 7: Which of the following is closest in meaning to "vanishes" as used in
paragraph 2?
A. Disappears
B. Falls
C. Appears
D. Becomes larger
Question 8: The word "path" in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by which of the
following?
A. Streak
B. Trail
C. Orbit
D. Road
Question 9: Which of the following means most nearly the same as "with our naked eyes"
as used in paragraph 4?
A. Without glasses
B. Looking without using any equipment
C. With contact lenses
D. Looking using special equipment
Question 10: Which of the following relates to Meteors?
A. Melt near the sun
B. Small pieces of burning dust
C. Travel in Jupiter’s path
D. Can be several hundred kilometers across
PART 2
Question 11: The word “these” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. Doing more harm than good
B. Drinking beverages
C. Eating and drinking
D. Choosing unhealthy ways
Question 12: What do students often do to solve their workload problem?
A. Provide initial energy boost
B. Lose valuable hours of sleeps
C. Consume products with little nutritional value and some energy
D. Boost energy everyday
Question 13: The phrase “result in” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. Interfere with
B. End up with
C. Cease
D. Destroy
Question 14: Which of the following could best replace the word “energy” as used in
paragraph 2?
A. Sleep
B. Power
C. Strength
D. Sugar
Question 15: The word “fatigued” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. Low in energy
B. Available
C. Unhealthy
D. Sleepless
Question 16: Based on the information in paragraph 3, what can be inferred about
drinking caffeinated beverages?
A. The best time to drink cola is lunch.
B. They should not be drunk at night.
C. Not all caffeinated drinks are unhealthy.
D. They have low nutritional value.
Question 17: Where could the following sentence be added in paragraph 3?
Others do this to help themselves concentrate harder for longer.
A. [4]
B. [3]
C. [2]
D. [1]
Question 18: The word “lose” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. Miss
B. Try to reduce
C. Drop
D. Can’t find
Question 19: Why do many people consume much of snack, coffee and cola?
A. Because they think they can provide more energy.
B. Because they hope to sleep well.
C. Because they like.
D. Because they think they are good for health.
Question 20: According to the passage, all of the following are true of the caffeinated
beverages EXCEPT ______.
A. Increase heart rate and blood flow
B. Are good to have before exam
C. Are often consumed at inappropriate times
D. May make it difficult to fall asleep
PART 3
Question 21: It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that in 19th century that ___________.
A. Most women did not wish to have equal status and equal rights
B. British women did not have the right to vote in political elections
C. suffragettes fought for the equal employment pay
D. British women did not complete their traditional supporting role
Question 22: The phrase “gender gap” in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
A. The social relationship between the two sexes
B. The difference in status between men and women
C. The difference in status between men and women
D. The social distance between the two sexes
Question 23: Susan B. Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Elizabeth Blackwell are
mentioned as ___________.
A. American women with exceptional abilities
B. Pioneers in the fight for American women’s rights
C. American women who were more successful than men
D. American women who had greater opportunities
Question 24: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ___________.
A. Changed the US Constitution
B. Was not officially approved
C. Was brought into force in the 1960s
D. Supported employers, schools and clubs
Question 25: In the late 20th century, some information about feminism in Britain was
issued by ___________.
A. the Equal Rights Amendment
B. The Equal Opportunities Commission
C. The Sex Discrimination Act
D. The Equal Pay Act of 1970
Question 26: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. The movement of feminism began in the US earlier than in Britain.
B. The British government passed laws to support women in the early 20th century.
C. The women’s liberation movement in the world first began in Britain.
D. The US movement of feminism became the most popular in the late 20th century.
Question 27: The phrase “glass ceiling” in paragraph 3 mostly means ___________.
A. A transparent frame
B. An imaginary barrier
C. A ceiling made of glass
D. An overlooked problem
Question 28: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. British women now have much better employment opportunities.
B. An American woman once had to fight for the chance to become a doctor.
C. Many American women still face the problem of the household chores.
D. There is now no sex discrimination in Britain and in the US.
Question 29: It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
A. The belief sex discrimination should not exist is not popular in the US
B. Women do not have better employment opportunities despite their great efforts
C. The British government did not approve of the women’s liberation movement
D. Women in Britain and the US still fight for their equal status and equal rights
Question 30: Which of the following would be the title for the passage?
A. Feminism in Britain and the US
B. The Suffragettes in British Society
C. Opportunities for Women Nowadays
D. Women and the Right to Vote
PART 4
Question 31: The word “exacerbated” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. confronted
B. represented
C. exemplified
D. worsened
Question 32: Paragraph 1 mentioned all of the following as pressure experienced by
island societies EXCEPT ______.
A. lack of close neighbors
B. power struggles among members of society
C. scarcity of resources
D. population pressure
Question 33: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. the common good
B. the Tikopia
C. society
D. decisions
Question 34: What was the role of infanticide in Tikopia society?
A. It is used as a method of birth control to protect against overpopulation.
B. It was used to reinforce cultural taboos against the overuse of resource.
C. It was used to punish families that did not respect the wishes of the community.
D. It was used to ensure that Tikopia were able to micromanage their society.
Question 35: Paragraphs 2 and 3 mention all of the following as examples of Tikopia
micromanagement EXCEPT ______.
A. rigid control of birth
B. extensive planning of agriculture
C. an elaborate system of rationing
D. strict rules on the rules use of natural resources
Question 36: The word “depletion” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. mismanagement
B. extinction
C. disappearance
D. diminishment
Question 37: Based on the information in paragraph 4, what can be inferred about Easter
Island society?
A. The construction of the moai was its only cultural achievement.
B. Its members of the moai was its only cultural community.
C. It was governed by multiple, rival chiefs.
D. Its population growth was unprecedented in island societies.
Question 38: The author mentions the “moai” in order to ______.
A. discuss the construction methods of the Easter Islanders
B. illustrate the intense rivalry and competition between the Easter Island chiefs
C. provide an example of the poor resource decisions made by Easter Island society
D. discuss the greater achievements of Easter Island society
Question 39: According to paragraph 4, deforestation on Easter Island was due to all of
the following EXCEPT ______.
A. the cleaning of land for intensive agriculture
B. the construction of canoes
C. the falling of trees for fuel
D. the excessive construction of monuments
Question 40: Where could the following sentence be added to the passage?
In fact, this system is so advanced and environmentally sound that modern-day ecologists
are seeking to
replicate it in other parts of the world.
A. [4]
B. [3]
C. [2]
D. [1]
 WRITING
Part 1
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking friend, John. Read part of a letter
below.
… All of my family members are well now. We plan to have a trip to somewhere in
Mekong next week. How have you been doing? In your last letter, you earned enough
money to afford a nice house in the center of the city, and you moved into it two weeks
ago. What does it look like? Also, you yourself decorated inside each room with beautiful
things. What kind of furniture have you got? Tell me about it. Do you plan to invite your
parents to live with you?
Write a letter responding to John.
You should write at least 120 words. Don’t include your name or addresses. Your
response will be evaluated in terms of Task fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and
Grammar.
Part 2
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about affecting parents-children relationship due
to the prolonging school closures.
Most children have stayed home due to closed schools. They don't have much contact
with people outside their families, and they don't have much time with their friends. They
spend too much time in their rooms only to surf the internet, so parents have several
problems when their children are at home. Write an essay to discuss some difficulties
parents may have. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
You should write at least 250 words. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task
fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.

SPEAKING
Part 1
Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)
A. Now, let’s talk about health.
1. What types of nutritious foods are good for health?
2. What are some ways to keep yourself healthy?
3. What should you do to avoid health problems?
B. Now, let’s talk about entertainment.
1. What kinds of outdoor sports do you like playing?
2. What kinds of music do you often listen?
3. What is your favorite game show?
Part 2
Part 2: Solution Discussion (4’)
Situation: Your friend is in his/her early 30 years old. He or she is looking for the true
love of his/her couple life. Which is the best way for him/her to find out the right person:
speed dating, online dating or dating service?
Part 3: Topic Development (5’)
Topic: It is still dangerous for a driver due to some other unsafe factors.

Follow-up questions:
1. Why should people nowadays travel by bus instead of their own cars?
2. What are some serious problems when people use old vehicles?
3. Why should the government construct high way nationwide?