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TEST
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 45 points)

Part 1: (25 points)
Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D:
1. This summer resort is absolutely wonderful and I’d ………. it to anyone.
A. recommend B. talk C. accommodate D. praise
2. We had to walk since we couldn’t ………… to take a bus.
A afford B. be wealthy C. supply D. furnish
3. Our life would be very difficult without ………..
A. luxury furniture B. water C. saving-labor machines D. electricity
4. After retiring, my aunt spent her ……… on an expensive holiday.
A. dollars B. accounts C. savings D. cheques
5. A lot of people left school at 16 and they now .................... leaving so early.
A. sorry B. regret C. confuse D. worry
6. Remember ............. the door before going to bed.
A. locking B. to lock C. locked D. not locking
7. Nancy talks as if she ............... everything.
A. knows B. had known C. knew D. not know
8. Many things which we can do now couldn't .............. years ago.
A. do B. done C. being done D. be done
9. When I first visited Moscow, I couldn't get used ............... the cold weather.
A. with B. to C. for D. in
10. They insisted she ................ the party.
A. attended B. attends C. to attend D. attend
11. We can’t go wrong if we…….. the instructions.
A. follow B. take C. guide D. keep
12. Some of my friends are taking extra classes in English ...................... become tourist guides.
A. so that B. so as C. in order that D. so as to
13. Michael and his friend were badly injured in the last match, so………can play today.
A. both of them B. either one of them C. neither of them D. not any of them
14. Mary put a ………. on the letter.
A. five-cents stamp B. five-cent stamp C. stamp of five cents D. five-cent stamps
15. We quarreled ………..the choice of a house.
A. on B. over C. for D. to
16. There are a lot of people at my friend's wedding party, only a few of ………. I had met before.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
17. You should have known that Anne could not keep a secret. Never again ..................... her anything.
A. will tell B. will I tell C. I tell D. I will tell
Choose a word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.
18. If I had known that Wendy didn't have an appointment with the dentist, I would have
A B C
asked her to come with myself
D
19. Our schedule consists of three hours of history lectures, followed by the afternoon
A B C
in the football's stadium.
D
20. Now don't forget that on Monday you fly to Denver and from here you have to go on to Houston.
A B C D
21. The price of coffee is low last month, but everyone knows that it is going to go up this month.
A B C D
22. The governor, with his wife and children, are at home watching the election returns on TV.
A B C D
23. I'm not often travelling by air because the cost of flying is very high.
A B C D
24. Time runs out and you will have to make a decision in the next few days.
A B C D
25. He never allows us smoking in this room.
A B C D
Part 2: read this advertisement and fill the gaps by forming a word from the word given in capitals at the
end of each line. ( 10 points)
The Computer User’s Friend

It’s a common situation: much to your (1)..........., you can’t work out how ANNOY
to do something (2) ..........on your computer and after hours of frustration, SIMPLIFY
you still can’t do it. Your computer manual only causes more (3) ..........and you get CONFUSE
the (4) .......... that it was written for experts only. If all this sounds IMPRESS
familiar, the Computer User’s Friend will be of enormous (5) .......... to you INTERESTED
With its simple solutions to common problems and (6) ..........presentation, it ATTRACT
will give you a lot more (7) .......... when using your computer and show you CONFIDENT
how you can never get a lot of (8) ..........out of it. The Computer User’s PLEASE
Friend is always being used by many thousands of (9) .......... customers SATISFY
and, as they will tell you, it takes the (10) ..........out of using your computer. WORRIED
Your answers:
1. ........................... 2. ........................... 3. ........................... 4. ...........................
5. .............................. 6. .............................. 7.. ............................... 8................................
9. ........................... 10. ...........................
Part 3: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form. ( 10 points)
1. His sister ________________________ (give) a car for her twentieth birthday next year.
2. I _______________________ ( read) the book you lent me, so you can have it back now.
3. He __________________________ (elect) president of the football club at their last meeting.
4. My room ___________________________ (not clean) yet.
5. The house was very quiet when I got home. Everybody ______________________ (go) to bed.
6. Many books __________________________ (write) about the Second World War.
7. The name of the new town _________________________ (choose) by the committee tomorrow.
8. Present day problems demand that we _______________________(be).ready for any emergency.
9. You __________________________ (not go) there because he did not expect you.
10.You __________________________ (walk) too fast. That’s why you are tired.
II. READING COMPREHENSION: ( 25 points)

Part 1: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space. The
first one has been done for you (0). (10 points)
Everyone is becoming aware that the environment is a (0) .... serious.... issue. However, we have not done
(1) ............................................. to deal with this problem because we seem to wait for governments to
(2) ................................................ actions. In my opinion, individuals can do many things to help
(3) ........................................... the problem. To begin (4) .................................................. , we can be more responsible in
the (5) .......................................... we dispose of waste. We should not throw rubbish into lakes and
(6) ................................ . Moreover, we also need to (7) ................................................ the water we use. Fresh water
(8) ...................................... drinking is running out in many (9) ............................................. of the world. Finally, I think that
if we use (10) ........................................................ transport more we can reduce air pollution in cities.
Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D (5points)
“Students should be allowed to study without worrying about grades. Fortunately, most educators are becoming
aware of the fact that students have different interests and abilities. However, the regimentation resulting from grades still
exists. Grades often stifle creativity. Competing for better grades causes many students to turn down opportunities to
pursue music, dramatics and sports. Grades impose an arbitrary standard of success on everyone. I do not demand as
some extremists do, that grades be abolished immediately. However, I do believe that less emphasis should be placed on
grades. I hope that some day grades will become optional at Village High School.”
Written by Magdalena Smith
1. Magdalena Smith thinks it is important for
A. students to get good jobs
B. students to participate in music, dramatics, and sports
C. students to compete more for grades
D. educators to have more control over grades
2. Which of the following states a fact about grades at Village High School?
A. They are not useful B. They foster unnecessary competition
C. They should be optional D. They are currently in use
3. Grades
A. promote creativity. B. enhance competition.
C. limit creativity. D. limit success.
4. Which of the following is NOT an opinion expressed by Magdalena Smith?
A. Grades should be abolished.
B. Grades impose arbitrary standards of success.
C. Students should be able to learn without worrying about grades.
D. Competition may discourage students from pursuing subjects such as drama and art.
5. Magdalena Smith think that there should be........
A. more emphasis on grades.
B. less emphasis on grades.
C. less emphasis on music, dramatics and sports
D. less emphasis on an arbitrary standard of success.
Part 3: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D
( 10 points)
TRAFFIC IN OUR CITIES

The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This causes many problems, including
serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk of accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is often
difficult to ........(1)........ people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.
One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars by........(2)........ charges of parking
and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who ........(3)........ the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using
particular routes at different times of the day. This system,........(4)........ as “road pricing”, is already being introduced in
a........(5)........ of cities, using a special electronic card fixed to the windscreen of the car.
Another way of........(6)........ with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the........(7)........ of the city, and strictly
control the number of vehicles allowed into the centre. Drivers and their passengers then use a special bus service for
the ........(8)........ stage of their journey.
Of course, the most important thing is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to ........(9)........ the
comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares .........(10)........ at an
acceptable level.
1. A. make B. arrange C. suggest D. persuade
2. A. enlarging B. increasing C. growing D. developing
3. A. crosses B. refuses C. breaks D. cracks
4. A. named B. seen C. called D. known
5. A. quantity B. number C. total D. sum
6. A. doing B. handling C. dealing D. olving
7. A. outskirts B. border C. outside D. limit
8. A. late B. end C. complete D. final
9. A. pass on B. throw away C. give up D. leave out
10. A. taken B. kept C. given D. stood
III. WRITING: ( 30 points)

Part 1: Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same. (10 points)
1. “If I were you, I wouldn’t trust Mary” She told Sam.

She advised……………………………………………………...............…...…..
2. We arrived too late to see the first film.
We didn’t……………………………………………………........................……
3. She usually stays up so late.
She’s not used……………………………………………………....................…
4. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man………………………………………………………….....................….
5. Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
Having…………………………………………………………….....................…
6. No one has lived in that house for years.
That house………………………………………………………..................……
7. “ Would you mind not smoking in here?”
I’d rather…………………………………………………………….................…
8. Sue is excited about going to Spain on holiday.
Sue is looking…………………………………………………………............…
9. I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking.
If…………………………………………………………………………..............
10. I’ve never read a more romantic story.
It is……………………………………………………………..........….
Part 2: 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. ( 10 points)
1. There is no sugar left in our kitchen. run

…………………………………………………………………………….
2. It would be difficult for me to finish the work by the weekend. difficulty
…………………………………………………………………………….
3. I’d rather not spend another day at the beach. feel
……………………………………………………………………………..
4. Sally might not bring her camera to the party, so I’ll take mine. in
……………………………………………………………………………..
5. When he walked out of the meeting, he didn’t say goodbye to everyone. without
……………………………………………………………………………
6. Tan looks nothing like his father. take
…………………………………………………………………………….
7. My parents were always telling me what to do when I was small. being
……………………………………………………………………………
8. I can’t describe people as well as you can. better
……………………………………………………………………………
9. If I don’t leave now, I’ll miss the train. unless
……………………………………………………………………………
10. They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic. avoid
…………………………………………………………………………….
1. My mother used to ………. research in this library when she was a student.
A. make B. do C. making D. doing
2. Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ?
A shall we B. do we C. don’t we D. will we
3. I wish he ……….. that.
A. doesn’t say B. didn’t say C. hasn’t said D. hadn’t said
4. My father has gone away. He’ll be back ……… a week.
A. for B. at C. until D. in
5. Don’t do this all at once; Do it little .................... little.
A. by B. to C. from D. with
6. They are both good ............. because they type carefully.
A. typewriters B. typists C. typers D. typemen
7. We didn’t ...............to the station in time to catch the train.
A. get B. reach C. arrive D. approach
8. I don’t think that purple shirt .............. with your yellow skirt.
A. suits B. fits C. goes D. wears
9. We had to stop for gasoline at a filling ............... .
A. garage B. service C. station D. pump
10. ................ you study harder, you won’t pass the examination.
A. If B. Although C. Despite D. Unless
11. He ordered them …….. it again.
A. don’t do B. not do C. not to do D. didn’t do
12. Quite soon, the world is going to ...................... energy resources.
A. run out of B. get into C. keep up with D. come up again
13. We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain.
A. great B. strong C. heavy D. extra
14. Mary works at a supermarket. She ………. $ 5 an hour.
A. pays B. brings C. takes D. earns
15. The students have got ……….. news about their exams.
A. many B. some C. few D. a few
Part 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form. (10 points)
1. Quang ......................................... (talk) to another student when I ................................... (see)
him today.
2. That proposal ........................................( consider) by the members right now.
3. Less than half of the cans of paint ......................................(use) up to now.
4. A: I ................................. (lose) my glasses. I can’t find them anywhere. I .................................
(look for) them for hours.
B: Don’t worry. I .................................(do) the same thing the other week but I ..........................
(find) them a few days later.
5. He is working tomorrow. If he .................................(have) a day off tomorrow, he ....................
(go) to the beach.
. Part 3: Correct the words in bold. (10 points)

Ex:: Jane did a lot of mistakes in her composition. …..made……...…
1. I’m afraid you’ve lost your test. You only got 23%. ……………………
2. Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions! ……………………
3. I’ve asked everyone where Jane is, but none can tell me. ……………………
4. I’m a bit short of cash. Can you borrow me some until tomorrow? ……………………
5. Gills has got a good job and wins a good salary. ……………………
6. Do you mind if I make a photograph of you? ……………………
7. Our school is nearby to the town centre. ……………………
8. It’s so peaceful living in the nature away from the city. ……………………
9. I feel asleep. Do you mind if I go to bed? ……………………
10. My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club. .…………………..
.
II. READING COMPREHENSION ( 35 points)
Part 1: Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10 points)
retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference,
pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment
ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job. If they are lucky enough
to be asked to go for a(n) (1)…………………….………… , they may find that there are at least 20 other (2)
………………………..……for the job. If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3)
………………………....……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well. Before taking up your job,
you may have to sign a (4) …………………………. You will probably have to do some (5) ………………………… , which
help you to do the job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6)…………………………, you will
then have to work hard to try and get (7) …………………………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money!
If you are unlucky, you may be made (8)…………………………, and not be able to find another job. It is also a good idea to
pay some money into a (9) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when
you are (10) …………………………. Finally, good luck!
Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D (10 points)
GREEK THEATRES
The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place. The theatre has been popular in ancient
times. People did not go to the theatre simply to see an interesting ........(1)........ for the plays formed part of religious
festivals. ........(2)........ early Greek theatres consisted of no more than a flat space with an altar at the foot of a
hillside. ........(3)........ that time, there were no........(4)........ as there are in modern theatres, so the ........(5)........ stood or sat
on the slopes of the hillside. Gradually, special theatres were made by building large stone or wooden steps one ........
(6)........ another up the hillside. In later times, a hut was built at the far side of the acting area where it formed a background
for the actors ........(7)........ the parts of the different characters. Eventually, a ........(8)........ platform was built so that the
actors could be seen more clearly. This was the first appearance of anything ........(9)........ our modern stage. As well as
these permanent theatres, there were simple wooden stages .........(10)........ around by actors wandering from one place to
another. There was also a hut with curtains that served both as background scenery and as a dressing room.
1. A. scene B. performance C. scenery D. stage

2. A. Whole B. Complete C. Full D. All
3. A. In B. For C. At D. On
4. A. chairs B. benches C. seats D. stools
5. A. watchers B. players C. viewers D. audiences
6. A. among B. between C. around D. behind
7. A. playing B. making C. doing D. being
8. A. lifted B. raised C. moved D. pulled
9. A. as B. like C. equal D. similar
10. A. carried B. held C. brought D. fetched
Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each
space. (15 points)
A POP STAR
John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940. He was always (1).................................on music and played in a
pop group (2) ........................................ school and Art college .
John (3).................................. married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son (4)............................... name was
Julian. At that time, John was a member of a group (5)................................“ The Beatles” . Many beautiful songs
(6) .................................. written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them . They
(7).................................... scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of people have their hair cut in a Beatles
style. Soon, everyone had heard (8)..................................... “The Beatles” and John was (9).............................. richer than
he had ever thought.
Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records (10)................................. his own after 1968 ,
and it was in the same year when (11).................................... marriage to Cynthia came to an end. He had met Yoko Ono
(12).......................... he married the following year. John lost weight and grew his hair long , as can
(13) ................................ seen on the covers of the records that he made with Yoko. He set up home in the United States
and had a son called Sean.
Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) ............................... most talented of all “The Beatles”. He sang
about peace and love and so when he was murdered by one of his fans, outside his New York apartment , the whole world
(15).................................... shocked . More than 50,000 fans turned up to a ceremony in his memory. He was only forty
when he died.

Part 1: There is a mistake in each sentence below. Underline the mistake and write the correct sentence.
(10 points)
EX: I am reading a book which it is very interesting.
→ I am reading a book which is very interesting.
1. My mother, that is nearly 60, is coming to live with us.

…………………………………………………..................................…...............…...…..
2. Andrew has been a teacher of English since a very long time.
…………………………………………………….......................................................……
3. It is not easy to grow up children in a modern world.
……………………………………………………..........................................................…
4. I think we should go some sightseeing this afternoon.
………………………………………………………............................….....................….
5. The room where I am staying in is very noisy.
……………………………………………………………...............................................…
6. This is Peter, who his sister works at your school.
………………………………………………………...................................................……
7. Do you want to see the pictures that we took them on holiday?
……………………………………………………………...............................................…
8. Have you ever considered to become a professional footballer?
…………………………………………………………..................................................…
9. I’ll give Tania your letter if she will come to school tomorrow.
…………………………………………………………………………...............................
10. I’ve really got to cut up smoking.
…………………………………………………………..................................…..........….
Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D (10 points)

1. It is the most beautiful building ................... the world.
A. around B. of C. in D. at
2. If you come to the cinema, ................... your friend with you.
A. bring B. get C. invite D. take
3. I’m sorry I missed the meeting yesterday. I didn’t ................... well.
A. feel B. fell C. felt D. feeling
4. We discussed the problem but we ................... a final decision.
A. don’t reach B. won’t reach C. hadn’t reached D. didn’t reach
5. Tom, write carefully and don’t ................... any mistakes!
A. do B. have C. give D. make
6. Sue can’t come to the party ...................she’s broken her leg.
A. although B. because C. because of D. so
7. ................... rush hour, the roads in the city are very busy.
A. While B. During C. Through D. On
8. Kate ...................a great time in France and doesn’t want to come back.
A. is having B. has C. had D. had had
9. If you ................... forty cigarettes a day, you would cough a lot.
A. smoke B. smoked C. would smoke D. smoking
10. When I went back to my home town after many years, I was surprised that it .................... changed so much.
A. has B. had C. was D. is
Part 2: Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition: (10 points)
1. We’ll have to use the stairs. The lift is ............................ of order.

2. Surely Peter can’t do all that work............................ his own.
3. Turn right ............................. the traffic lights and you’ll see the cinema.
4. This letter is full ............................. mistakes. Could you write it again, please?
5. You' re very different ............................ your brother.
6. Parents are responsible ............................ educating their children.
7. Could you explain this rule ............................ me?
8. Helen is excited ............................winning the prize.
9. I am very busy ............................my lessons and tasks today.
10. Who's the woman dressed ............................green?
Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same
line.The first one has been done for you :(0) (10 points)
WHERE TO EAT
It’s hard to find a place to eat which satisfies the whole family. (0) Perfection is not an easy
thing to find when it comes to restaurants. I remember my parents taking me as a child to PERFECT
the most (1)...................................... restaurant they could find. They didn’t think it was worth
spending a lot of money on someone who had no table manners! EXPENSE
Today the choice of restaurants is so great, however, that total
(2) ...................................... is rare. It’s difficult to explain exactly what I’m looking for in a
restaurant. It’s certainly not (3) ...................................... surroundings, although I must admit DISAPPOINT
that I’m usually (4) ................................ to go into a place which looks dirty or dingy. In these LUXURY
days of fast food, it takes a lot of (5) ...................................... to persuade my own children WILLING
that a bowl of salad is every bit as tasty as a burger and chips! Some parents I know
(6) ....................................... taking their children to fast food restaurants, but I’ve always DETERMINE
made an effort to go and see just what’s available in those places. I can’t honestly say that
some of the experiences were so good that they were (7) ...................................... , but at LIKE
least I feel I have given the fast food chains a try. I would like to be able to say that we go
out to dinner once a week. (8) ....................................... , this is not the case. We either
seem to be too busy, or decide that it’s more (9) ............................ to have a family meal at FORGET
home, which is probably for the best! But one thing is certain, I am still as
(10) ...................................... about food as I ever was, and intend to remain so! FORTUNATE
SATISFY
ENTHUSIASM

Part 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D: (15 points)
HEDGEHOGS THREATEN WILDLIFE
There are so many threats to the wildlife on our planet nowadays that we are rarely surprised when we are (1) ..............
about another one. (2) .............., some people might find it difficult to (3) ..............that small creatures (4)
..............hedgehogs would be the cause, rather than the victims, of one of these threats. One resident of an island which (5)
..............off the west coast of Scotland (6) ..............how this extraordinary situation has come about. It appears that
hedgehogs are not native to the islands. They were introduced by a gardener who thought they (7) ..............be an effective
way of controlling the slug population. There are now so (8) ..............hedgehogs on the island that they are putting many
rare birds at (9) ..............because they eat birds’ eggs. The hedgehogs, it seems, are (10) .............. , so what are the local
people going to do (11) .............. it ? One group of conservationists tried to transport hedgehogs to the mainland. The plan
might have (12)…………if residents on the mainland hadn’t pointed out that the hedgehogs would (13)…………just as
much of a threat on the mainland as on the island. But, unless action is (14) …………soon, the continuing increase in the
hedgehog population will (15) …………in the disappearance of certain rare species of birds.
1. A. mentioned B. explained C. told D. said
2. A. Even B. Although C. Yet D. However
3. A. believe B. convince C. suppose D. consider
4. A. so B. such C. like D. as
5. A. extends B. lies C. covers D. stretches
6. A. described B. commented C. talked D. meant
7. A. should B. can C. ought D. would
8. A. largely B. much C. many D.far
9. A. danger B. risk C. trouble D. difficulties
10. A. anywhere B. everywhere C. anything D. nothing
11. A. with B. about C. to D. for
12. A. beaten B. won C. caught D. succeeded
13. A. change B. become C. return D. move
14. A. made B. done C. taken D. held
15. A result B. lead C. cause D. turn
( Note: hedgehog: con nhím)
Part 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (15
points)
LOST AND FOUND
My father considered (0) himself to be a lucky man. He wasn’t rich or famous, but he was lucky. (1) ................................
he lost anything, he was usually (2)................................ to find it again. (3) ................................such example was a
fountain pen, a present from my mother on (4) ................................… wedding anniversary. We had had a family day out in
the mountains. My brother, (5) ................................ was about ten years old at the time, and I enjoyed going to a lake where
you could hire a boat and row out across the water. (6) ................................ had once been a village in the valley, but the
valley had been flooded in order (7) ................................ create a reservoir for a city many miles away. When the water was
clear, you could still make out the top of the church spire and the walls of houses. (8) ................................ we were
returning home that night, my father discovered that he had lost his treasured fountain pen. About two weeks later, he
announced that in spite (9)................................the gloomy weather, we were going back to the lake for the day. We were
surprised, but said nothing. We set (10)................................ about nine in the morning, and as (11)...............................as we
arrived at the lake, we headed (12) ................................ the spot where we had had our picnic on the previous occasion. As
we were deciding whether to hire a boat for the afternoon or (13) ................................ , my father gave a shout. There, lying
on the ground, was a pen. There was (14)................................doubt at all in my mind that (15) ................................ was the
pen he had lost two weeks beforehand.
Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions. (5 poínts)
Meetíngs can waste a great deal of time. But you can make your meeting run more smoothly by following a few
simple rules. First, have an agenda. This will help keep you focused on what is important. Next, decide who needs to be
involved. More people means less efficient discussion. Finally, keep the discussion moving. Thank each speaker as he or
she finishes and move on to the next speaker. This encourages people to make their remarks short. And don’t forget: what
happens after a meeting is more important than what happens during the meeting. The skills used then are more
professional and less procedural. So no matter how well you run a meeting, it is the work that gets done after the meeting
that is important.
1. What is one way to run a meeting well?
A. Watch how your manager run meetings. B. Minimize the number of participants.
C. Let the group make decisions. D. Let everyone speak.
2. What is the purpose of a meeting agenda?
A. To keep the speakers organized. B. To allow free discussion
C. To send to others in advance D. To keep focused on improtant items
3. How should you receive other people’s comments at a meeting?
A. Try to keep others from talking. B. Thank them and move on.
C. Give them as much time as they want. D. Respond in detai to all comments.
4. How should people state their ideas?
A. Succinctly B. Quietly C. Wordily D. Encouragingly
5. The author states that
A. meetings should be held more frequently.
B. all meetings should be in the morning.
C. no one should receive credit for their work.
D. the real work is accomplished after the meeting.

Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, by using the word given.
( Do not change the word given.) ( 10 points)
1. There was too little time to go back home for my umbrella. not
There ……………………………………………….........................…………………………….
2. It was necessary to book concert tickets well in advance. be
Concert tickets ………………………………………….........................……………………….
3. What interests you about this city? find
What ……………………………………………………………........................……………….?
4. I regret not studying harder at school. only
If …………………………………………………………….........................………………........
5. Could you come and collect me from the station? up
Would you mind ……………………….......................………………………………………..?
6. Are you interested in sports ? tell
Can you …………………………………………........................………………………………?
7. They had extinguished the fire by the time the fire brigade arrived. put
The fire . ………………………………………..........................…………………………………
8. I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success. must
You …………………………………………………………..........................…………………....
9 I started studying English three years ago. for
I . ………………………………………………………...........................…………………………
10. The football players’ training is still going on. finished
The football players ……………………………..........................…………………………………..
Part 2: Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word
which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick ( ) by the number. If a line has a word which should not be
there, write the word by the number.
( 15 points)
ADVENTURE IN PERU
0 I’ve just been to see a film is called Touching the Void. It’s 0 … is….
00 about two climbers who decided to go climbing in the mountains 00 …….
1 in Peru. It took them two days to reach the mountain they 1 ………..
2 had been decided to climb because it was in such a remote place. 2 ………..
3 They left a companion and the most of their supplies at a base camp, 3 ………..
4 optimistically thinking about they would be back in a couple of 4 ………..
5 days. After a difficult climb, they reached at the top of 5 ………..
6 the mountain. It was then that everything started to go wrong. 6 ………..
7 Because of one climber had broken his leg, he had to be 7 ………..
8 lowered down the mountain by means of a rope. His leg it was so 8 ………..
9 much painful that he couldn’t stand on it. After a very exciting bit 9 ………..
10 of the film, which I won’t describe, he found by himself alone 10 ……....
11 at the bottom of a crevasse. He managed to climb out and eventually 11 ……....
12 crawl to safety. The cold was so intense that he got frostbite in his hands, 12 ……....
13 but he was carried on, dragging himself down a glacier and across rocks. 13 …..…..
14 When he arrived at the base camp, his friends were too amazed to see him. 14 ……....
15 They couldn’t believe that in despite his broken leg, he had managed to reach the 15 ……....
camp.
I. PRONUNCIATION (5 points)
Part 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (3 points)
1. A. cheap B. character C. children D. church
2. A. cough B. though C. rough D. tough
3. A. tidal B. sight C. describe D. mineral
Part 2: Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others. (2 points)
1. A. jumper B. homework C. trousers D. machine
2. A. dormitory B. category C. priority D. ordinary
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 30 points)

Part 1: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D. (10 points)
1. Hue is the city …….
A. in which I was born.
B. in that I was born.
C. where I was born in.
D. I was born.
2. I didn’t have an umbrella , so I got wet.
A. If I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t get wet.
B. If I had had an umbrella, I would get wet.
C. I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet.
D. Had I had an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet.
3. She was poor ……… honest.
A. so B. but C. because D. however
4. I can't stand …... in hot weather.
A. to walk B. walking C. walk D. to walking
5. The coffee was too hot for me to drink.
A. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it.
B. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink.
C. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink.
D. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink it.
6. This is the best movie …... I have seen.
A. which B. where C. whose D. that
7. You …... open the door before the train gets into the station. It's very dangerous.
A. must B. mustn't C. should D. don't have to
8. English is a …… easy language to learn.
A. compared B. comparative C. comparatively D. comparable
9. Let's go somewhere else. There's …... noise in this room.
A. too many B. too much C. enough D. too
10. Nobody will go there, …... ?
A. will he B. won’t he C. will they D. won’t they
Part 2: Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. (10 points)
advantage agreement argument attention period

complaint contact conversation effect use
1. My teacher made a ........………… about me to the principal.

2. After lengthy negotiations they managed to come to an ........………… .
3. Lots of charities can make ........………… of old clothing and other household goods.
4. I had a stupid ........………… with my brother about which TV programme to watch.
5. I had a long ........………… with Aunt Judith on the phone today.
6. The constant sun is having a terrible ........………… on my skin.
7. Jill finally made ........………… with her brother who was travelling in India.
8. Rod decided to take ........………… of the good weather and go for a long walk.
9. It’s important to pay ........………… to the road signs when driving in a foreign country.
10. Sue felt that her time at college was the most exciting …………… of her life.
Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
The first one has been done for you (0). (10points)
EAT MORE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
A recent report on the (0) eating habits of children in Britain EAT
suggests that children from the age of three to sixteen show a
strong (1) ......................... for vegetables and only eat LIKE
(2) ...........................amounts of fruit and vegetables at Christmas. SUFFICE
One researcher says not eating (3) ......................... may have PROPER
serious consequences on a child’s (4) .............................and physical SPEAK
development, resulting in poorer performance at school. One
(5) ............................. is to give children extra iron and vitamins but SOLVE
in the long run it is more (6) .................................if children get the EFFECT
right ingredients in their (7) .................................diet. DAY
(8) ..............................., parents choose food for their children that is FORTUNATE
quick and (9) ...............................to prepare, rather than food which CONVENIENCE
is fresh and healthy. (10) ............................., it is difficult later to get CONSEQUENCE
children to change their habits.
III. LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS (5 points)

Choose the correct response (A, B, C, or D).
1. “Cigarette?” - “_________”
A. I smoke five cigarettes a day. B. It’s very expensive.
C. Not really. D. No, thanks.
2. “Is it far to the international airport from here?” - “_________”
A. Yeah, it’s pretty far. B. By taxi.
C. None at all. D. Sure, no problem.
3. “No one can play football as well as Bill.” - “_________”
A. You’re right. He doesn’t play it well. B. Yes, he’s a professional player.
C. No, de doesn’t like football. D. Yes, about once a week.
4. “Would you mind turning down the volume?” - “_________”
A. Of course. B. I’d be glad to. C. Not at all. D. Yes, sure.
5. “Why don’t you take a break?” - “_________”
A. Because I’m tired. B. I don’t agree.
C. Sure, go ahead. D. I guess I should.
IV. READING COMPREHENSION ( 30 points)

Part 1: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best ﬁts each space. (10 points)
GENDER GAP IN EDUCATION
For many years now, British girls have performed much better in exams than boys. Most theories about the causes
of this gap ---(1)--- the sexes have blamed the education ---(2)--- . However, new research suggests that boys’ poor
performance has nothing to do ---(3)--- internal practices at schools. Instead external factors, such as different learning
styles and how children are ---(4)--- up, have to be considered.
For this ---(5)--- ,many educationalists are now studying how boys and girls learn to read. They believe that, since
reading is ---(6)--- taught either by mothers or by female primary school teachers, many boys ---(7)--- reading as a
woman’s activity and this puts them ---(8)--- it.
Another factor could be that boys are generally more ---(9)--- than girls. When they can’t be the best, they would
rather ---(10)--- up on education than be considered average. Girls seem much happier to be second best.
1. A. among B. between C. beside D. beyond
2. A. method B. style C. technique D. system
3. A. by B. from C. at D. with
4. A. brought B. raised C. given D. grown
5. A. cause B. purpose C. reason D. objective
6. A. hardly B. generally C. rarely D. lately
7. A. look B. notice C. see D. watch
8. A. off B. on C. across D. through
9. A. determined B. optimistic C. possessive D. competitive
10. A. give B. take C. break D. turn
points)
FAMILY LIFE
In a big family like mine you have a (1) ...…………..... of arguments. (2) ...…………..... weekend, for example, we
have been trying to decide on our summer holiday. (3) ...…………..... is amazing how difficult this kind of decision can be
when you have to consider so (4) ...………… different ideas. It can be hard enough for two people to agree, but (5) ...
…………..... are eight of us! My mum wants to go to the mountains, but (6) ...…………...... else does. (7) ...………….....
three of my brothers want to go to the beach, but that’s the (8) ...…………..... place my dad refuses to go. (9) ...………….....
of my parents wants to go abroad – (10) ...…………..... say it’s too expensive. Unfortunately, my sister Sonya wants to go to
Disney World. Dad says fine, so long as she pays for (11) ...…………..... . Of course, my older sister wants to go away with
her friends, but Mum says she is too young to go on holiday on her (12) ...…………..... .
And me? I’ll go anywhere. (13) ...…………..... I’d really like is if (14) ...…………..... could just agree with each (15) ...
…………..... on something for once.
Part 3: Read the passage and circle the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question.
(5 points)
WHO IS REALLY ON THE INTERNET?
One of the great things about the Internet, as well as one of its biggest problems, is that people are basically
anonymous on it. In Internet chat rooms and web cafés, people can use a different name and even create an entirely
different identity if they want to.
In some ways, this is a good thing. For many people, it gives them the chance to do things that they could never do
in real life. For example, a person might be very shy in real life, but that same person may find the courage to make friends
on the Internet because it feels safer. In addition, people in some countries are not free to express their opinions, especially
if they don’t like the government. By using a different identity on the Internet, they can express their opinions without
worrying about getting in trouble.
That same freedom to be ‘another person’ on the Internet, however, causes many problems as well. The major
problem is Internet fraud. Many dishonest people use the Internet to pretend to be a different person. Then they trick a
person into trusting them in some way and take their money. In one case, two Japanese men lied to Filipinos who wanted
to travel to Japan. The two Japanese men told them that they could help them get visas to Japan for a small price (about $
400 per person). The two Japanese men took thousands of dollars from hopeful Filipinos, but none of the people ever got
their visas. The number of these kinds of crime is quickly rising. Last year, Internet criminals stole over
$ 350 million from trusting people. When you consider that only $ 57 million was stolen in bank robberies in all of Europe, it
is easy to see that Internet crime is a serious problem.
1. The word ‘anonymous’ in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. nameless B. dishonest C. trusting D. criminal
2. According to paragraph 2, all of the following are true of the Internet EXCEPT _______.
A. it allows people to safely oppose their government
B. it makes it easier for people to express themselves
C. it gets people in trouble
D. it helps shy people make friends
3. The word ‘they’ in bold in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. people B. countries C. opinions D. friends
4. The author mentions two Japanese men in order to _______.
A. suggest that there is a lot of Internet crime in Japan.
B. show that getting a visa is very difficult in Japan.
C. give an example of fraud on the Internet.
D. show that you shouldn’t trust anyone on the Internet.
5. Why does the author mention bank robberies?
A. To show that there is more money in Internet crime than in robbing banks.
B. To suggest that Internet crime is easier than robbing banks.
C. To show that Internet crime is much more common than other types of crime.
D. To show that banks are safer than the Internet.
V. WRITING ( 30points)
1. It’s a long time since our last conversation. spoken
We ……………………………………………….................…………………………….….
2. During dinner, the phone rang. I
When ………………………………………….........................……...…………………….
3. Do you have any plans for Saturday evening? doing
What …………………………………………………………...................…….………….?
4. Please don’t open the window. you
I’d ……………………………………………………………....................………………......
5. I haven’t been to the cinema for two months. time

The ……………………….......................………………………………………………...…
6. We had to do a lot of homework at school. made
We …………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. We can’t leave if John doesn’t arrive. until
We’ll …………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. As people get older, their eyesight becomes weaker. worse
The older ……………………………………………………………………………………..
9. That old keyboard is not worth repairing. pointless
It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………
10. I’ve never been to a less exciting concert. least
It is …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Part 2: Read the following paragraph about oil and gas supplies. One word is missing from each line. Put an
oblique stroke (/) where the word has been omitted and write the missing word in each blank. The first one has
been done for you. (10 points)
Although the world’s energy resources/taken many 0. have .
millions of years to produce, we quickly beginning 1. __________________
to exhaust these supplies. Recently UN committee 2. __________________
reported that world’s oil and gas supplies 3. __________________
would about 100 years if used carefully. The report 4. __________________
stated that there be enough oil and gas for a century 5. __________________
only if the present demand could controlled. If the 6. __________________
demand continued grow, the report said that fuel 7. __________________
supplies would last for less forty years. According 8. __________________
to the report, governments must now steps to 9. __________________
control the amounts of fossil fuels are used. 10. __________________
Part 3: Write an essay ( at least 200 words) on the following topic: (10 points)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of television?

Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D. Circle your choice. (10 points)
1. Why don’t you go to the park ................... ?
A. in the car B. with the car C. with car D. by the car
2. Give her a telephone to ring ................... she gets lost.
A. if B. whether C. although D. in case
3. She ................... him of lying to her.
A. threatened B. blamed C. accused D. criticised
4. Losing my job was a great shock, but I think I’m ................... it.
A. seeing to B. putting up with C. standing for D. getting over
5. No one’s got to stay late this evening, ................... ?
A. is it B. have they C. isn’t it D. don’t they
6. I was in a such hurry that I left one of my bags ....................
A. out B. behind C. on D. aside
7. On the first day of our holiday we just ................... by the hotel pool.
A. enjoyed B. calmed C. comforted D. relaxed
8. Jane likes watching films but she is not ................... keen on any kind.
A. specially B. certainly C. largely D. particularly
9. My hands were so cold that I couldn’t ................... my coat buttons.
A. open B. remove C. undo D. put out
10. Mary looked up the fastest train to Glasgow in the .................... .
A. catalogue B. timetable C. dictionary D. programme
Part 2: Complete each sentence with a word from the box: (10 points)
call draw fall get take come face fill go turn
1. I think we should ...................................... over our plan again before we tell the managing
director.
2. Have you .................................. up with any ideas for advertising the new products?
3. Our deal with the Chinese company may .................................. through, but we can sell the
machinery to the German firm if necessary.
4. You have to ................................. in this form, and return it to the manager.
5. She didn’t ................................ on with her boss, so she left the company.
6. If they don’t give us a better price, we’ll ................................ down their offer.
7. I’m afraid we have to ................................ up to the fact that we are losing money.
8. Our lawyers are going to ................................ up a new contract tomorrow.
9. A multinational company is trying to ................................ over our firm, but we want to stay
independent.
10. We had to ................................ off the office party because of the economic situation.
(10 points)
EVENING CLASSES
Recently I decided to go to evening classes twice a week. During the day I work in
a (1)...................................... agency as a telephonist. It is not a very interesting 1. SECRETARY
(2) ...................................... and I get bored. I also got tired of coming home 2. OCCUPY
every evening, putting a (3) ...................................... meal in the oven and then
watching TV. So I decided to take up (4) ................................ as a hobby. Perhaps 3. FREEZE
I should give you an (5) ...................................... for my choice. Learning a skill is a 4. CARPENTER
good (6) ....................................... to the problem of boring work. Also, I felt I was a 5. EXPLAIN
(7) .............................. because any time I tried to put up a shelf, for example, it 6. SOLVE
always fell down! Now I am quite a (8) ....................................... wood-worker! I am 7. FAIL
working on the (9) ............................ of some furniture at the moment. And
although there are only two other girls in the class, I don’t feel any 8. SUCCESS
(10) ...................................... . I’ve just turned out to be the best student in the 9. CONSTRUCT
class!
10. EMBARRASS

Part 1: Decide which answer ( A, B, C or D) best fits each space. Circle your choice. (15 points)
LEARNING HOW TO LEARN
There is usually one important (1) .................. missing from most school (2) .................. Very few students are (3)
................ how to organize their learning and how to (4) ................... the best use of their time. Let’s take some simple (5)
............................. . Do you know how to
(6) .............. up words in the dictionary?, and do you understand all the (7) ................... the dictionary contains? Can you (8)
..................... notes quickly, and can you understand them (9) ................... ? For some reason, many schools give learners
no (10) ..................... with these matters. Teachers ask students to (11) ..................... pages from books, or tell them to
write ten pages, but don’t explain (12)………..….… to do it. Learning by (13)……….……… can be useful, but it is important
to have a genuine (14) ………..…… of a subject. You can (15) ……………… a lot of time memorizing books, without
understanding anything about the subject!
1. A. theme B. book C. subject D. mark
2. A. agendas B. timetables C. terms D. organizations
3. A. taught B. learnt C. educated D. graduated
4. A. take B. give C. get D. make
5. A. sentences B. results C. rules D. examples
6. A. find B. look C. research D. get
7. A. information B. advice C. subjects D. themes
8. A. do B. send C. take D. revise
9. A. after B. afterwards C. lastly D. at last
10. A. teaching B. ability C. instruction D. help
11. A. concentrate B. remind C. forget D. memorize
12. A. how B. what C. why D. it
13. A. the way B. heart C. now D. law
14. A. information B. success C. understanding D. attention
15. A pass B. waste C. tell D. use
points)
Computers
Recent years have seen the appearance of different (1) ........................... of communication. More and
(2) ............................ people have a computer (3) ........................... home and they use it to play games, find information (4)
................................ the Net and also to communicate. You can send e-mails, write your own blog and
(5) ................................… to other people. It is amazing how easily you can communicate (6) ..................................
someone on the other side of the world. It has brought happiness (7) ................................. reassurance to many, knowing
that a friend or member of their family is only a click of the mouse away. Some people say it has become
(8) ..................................... aid in education and even brought more equality, as most children become computer literate.
But it has also (9) ............................ concern. Who takes the responsibility of making (10) ............................ that the Net
doesn’t give false facts? (11) ................................ there enough protection from fraud and misinformation? Do young people
rely too much (12)................................ computers for their entertainment? (13)................................ it destroy our creativity?
The experts (14)............................... now trying to find answers to these (15) .................................
Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C or D.
Circle your choice. (5 points)
STUDYING ABROAD
Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad. First, a student
may feel lonely by being far from home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign language can be very
disappointing and can affect the student’s grades. It can be very expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a
different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry.
However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture. This
culture teaches him or her about other people and other ways of thinking, which can promote friendships among countries.
He can learn a new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after the student has finished studying.
He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university
where a leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to the most up-to-date
findings of the top researchers in the field. Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the
student in becoming an expert as well.
1. ______ to study abroad.
A. There are only disadvantages
B. There are only advantages
C. There are both advantages and disadvantages
D. There are neither advantages nor disadvantages
2. When studying abroad, a student ______.
A. is homesick and feels lonely
B. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
C. cannot go home immediately in an emergency
D. All are correct.
3. When studying abroad, a student is exposed to a new culture that ______.
A. has no advantages
B. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking
C. has no effects
D. causes some trouble
4. At a foreign university, a student ______.
A. can learn a foreign language B. cannot learn a foreign language
C. has to learn his mother tongue D. doesn’t have to learn a language
5. At a foreign university, a student may ______.
A. meet his neighbour B. travel a lot
C. meet a leading expert in his field D. All are correct.

1. I haven’t decided yet whether to move or not. mind

I haven’t ………………………………………….........................………………………….
2. The weather is fine, but my flowers haven’t come out. of
My flowers ………………………………………….........................……….………………
3. I probably forgot to mention that the deadline is Tuesday. may
I ……………………………………………………………........................…………………
4. I like going sailing more than swimming. rather
I’d ..……………………………………………………….........................………………....
5. “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron. Well done!” said Carol. on
Carol congratulated ………………….......................………………………………………
6. I was never allowed to walk barefoot when I was a child. let
My parents ………………………………........................…………………...……………..
7. They have collected the tests and checked the answers been
The tests . ………………………………………..........................………………………….
8. No one gave us instructions and showed us what to do. not
We…………………………………………………………..........................………………...
9. The boy said that he hadn't done anything wrong. denied
The boy .....…………………………………………...........................……………………..
10. Amanda has improved a lot this term. progress
Amanda ........... ………………………..........................……………………………………
there, write the word by the number. ( 15 points)
0 The stadium is only a few minutes away from where I live so I usually 0 …….
00 go to the matches on the foot. I put on my team's colours and set off with a 00 …the…
1 couple of friends from work. I always feel a sense of excitements as I turn 1. .............
2 to the corner and the tall floodlights come into view at the top of the main 2 ..............
3 stand of the stadium. By the time we will get to the stadium, there are big 3 ..............
4 enough crowds, all heading in the same direction. As soon as we get 4 ..............
5 inside, the chanting begins and the suspense builds up. I have been to a lot 5 ..............
6 of games which were utterly boring: the weather was such cold and drizzly 6 ..............
7 and the game finished in a goal-less draw. After going games like that, some 7 ..............
8 fans express their disappointment through acts of violence but I just look ahead 8 ..............
9 to the next game. Violence on and off of the pitch is the biggest problem in 9 ..............
10 football, but the behaviour of some of the stars also gives the game a bad name. 10 ............
11 Take Maradona of Argentina: he was, as everyone knows it, a great 11 ............
12 player but he got involved with drugs and was excluded from the 1994 World 12 ............
13 Cup after he failing a drugs test. Another of the greatest players was the 13 ............
14 Englishman George Best, but again the pressure of being a star was too great 14 ............
15 for him. He turned up to drink and retired when he was only twenty-six. 15 ............
Part 3: Write an essay of at least 200 words on ONE of the following topics: (10 points)
Topic 1.
The difficulties of learning English and how to overcome them.
Topic 2.
If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific
examples to support your answer.
Part 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. (5 points)
1. A. double B. blouse C. ground D. ounce
2. A. service B. decision C. scientist D. bride
3. A. dosage B. massage C. carriage D. voyage
4. A. good B. mood C. noon D. pool
5. A. advance B. access C. appliance D. acquaintance
Part 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. (5 points)
1. A. vacancy B. calculate C. delicious D. furniture
2. A. collection B. occasion C. government D. religion
3. A. explain B. reverse C. divide D. travel
4. A. atmosphere B. employment C. insurance D. interpreter
5. A. construction B. description C. television D. temptation
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points)

Part 1: Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences:
(10 points)
1. She burst into ________ when she opened the letter.
A. crying B. sadness C. misery D. tears
2. I felt extremely ________ when I couldn’t remember my neighbour’s name.
A. embarrassed B. embarrassment C. embarrassing D. embarrass
3. There is always ________ traffic in the city centre in the rush-hour.
A. full B. heavy C. strong D. big
4. My dad was ________ with me when I told him I had lost the camera he bought me
A. scared B. guilty C. worried D. furious
5. I’ve ________ down on salt and fat in my diet because they’re not good for me.
A. cut B. put C. got D. gone
6. We had a perfect view from the aeroplane because the sky was ________
A. dull B. sullen C. dark D. clear
7. The path was very ________ because of the wet weather.
A. stony B. muddy C. sandy D. dusty
8. When a tropical storm ________ 120 kilometers per hour, it can damage a lot of things.
A. reaches B. comes C. arrives D. runs
9. We listened _________ while the examiner gave us the directions.
A. attention B. attentively C. attentive D. attentiveness
10. Can you give me the _______ for tomato soup?
A. formula B. recipe C. order D. method
(10 points)
Jealousy is a confusing emotion and it can make people behave

in totally (1) ...................................................... ways. It can of course have a 1. EXPECT
wide (2) ...................................................... of causes and some people feel 2. VARY
jealous more easily than others.
It could be that you are (3) ...................................................... that your team 3. DISAPPOINT
didn’t win the (4) ...................................................... and you can’t bear to 4. CHAMPION
watch the other team receive the cup. The acceptable response is to offer
them your 5. CONGRATULATE
(5) ...................................................... and not to show your jealous feelings. 6. PERSON
Jealousy may also have its origins in other more
(6) ...................................................... 7. ANNOY
circumstances such as a friend getting a job you wanted yourself. 8. REAL
You should not show your (7) ...................................................... as this can 9. EMBARRASS
make you look (8) ...................................................... small-minded. If you do
express your view, it will be (9) ...................................................... for the 10. APOLOGY
other person, who can’t do anything about their success, and you may
even lose a friend unless you (10) ......................................................
immediately.
Part 3: Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Make any other necessary changes. (10 points)
let turn break get give come take set go (x2)
1. Is Peter at the party? No, but I’m sure he …………...........…….up soon.

2. My father still hasn’t really ………..........……. over the death of my mother.
3. It’s not easy to ……............ up smoking. I’ve tried to do it lots of times without being successful.
4. You can rely on her. She won’t …….............………..you down.
5. Don’t eat that sausage. I think it’s ................................off.
6. I’m sorry I’m late, but my car ……….........… down on the way here, so I had to phone for a taxi.
7. When they were cleaning out the attic, they ……................…… across their grandmother’s old school books.
8. After she had finished loading the car, she ……................…….. off on her holiday.
9. Sorry, I don’t mean to interrupt you. Please …….............…….. on and finish what you are saying.
10. What a lovely baby! He certainly ………............……..after his father, doesn’t he?
Part 4: Fill the gap in each of these sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (10 points)
1. On their next anniversary, Doris and Fred (be)..........................................married for twenty years.
2. He always talks as though he (address)....................................... a public meeting.
3. I’m sure the letter won’t arrived on time unless it (send)....................................... by air.
4. The news about the storm (already broadcast)........................................................on radio several times so far.
5. I don’t really like my maths teacher because he (always pick).......................................... on me.
6. He thanked me for what I (do) ................................. for him.
7. She is accustomed to (train) .................................... for long hours.
8. By the time I arrived, the football match (already start)........................................... .
9. I’d rather you (not tell) .....................................her the truth.
10. She (sleep).......................................... for 10 hours! You must wake her up.
III. READING COMPREHENSION (25 points)

Part 1: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space (10
points)
The Benefits of Physical Activity

The pace of modern life is very fast, and most people have busy and demanding lives. So eating a balanced
diet and doing physical activity can (1) ______________ a big difference to overall health. Regular physical activity
is good (2)______________ your whole body, from your brain to your bones. Yet many people do not get (3)
______________ exercise. The good news is that (4) ______________ is easier than you may think to fit physical
activity (5)______________ your day because you can do it at (6) ______________ time and almost anywhere. No
matter (7) ______________ your age and stage of life there are plenty of ways to take exercise.
Your feet were made for walking, so use them (8) ______________ you get the chance. Walk around town.
Ignore lifts and escalators and build up your leg muscles by climbing stairs. Next, get out and play. Kicking a ball
is fun and it is also a great way to spend time together (9) ______________ a family. Finally, try doing two things at
once! While you talk on the phone or watch television, stretch, lift weights or (10) ______________ household
chores.
Part 2: Read the passage and choose the correct answers: (5 points)
Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary. These people say that because of the
Internet and other new technology, there is no longer any need for school buildings, formal classes, or teachers.
Perhaps this will be true one day, but it is hard for me to imagine a world without schools. In fact, we need to look
at how we can use new technology to make schools better not to eliminate them. We should invent a new kind of
school that is linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even corporations.
Corporations ought to create learning programs for schools in their area of expertise. Independent experts
could give talks on video or over the Internet TV networks and local stations could develop programming about
things students are actually studying in schools. Laboratories could set up websites to demonstrate new
technology so students could view it on the Internet.
Is this just a dream? No. Already there are several towns where this is beginning to happen. Blacksburg,
Virginia, is one of them. Here the entire city is linked to the Internet, and learning can take place at home, at school,
and in the office. Businesses provide programs for the schools and the community. The schools provide computer
labs for people at home. Because everyone has Internet access, older people participate as much as younger
ones, and everyone can visit distant libraries and museums as easily as nearby ones.
How will this new kind of school change learning? It is too early to be sure, but it is very exciting to think
about. Technology will change the way we learn; schools will change as well; and we will all learn something in the
process.
1. It can be inferred from passage that
A. schools are not necessary. B. schools are till necessary.
C. new technology will replace schools. D. A and C
2. According to the author, the statements below are possible about schools except
A. corporations should get involved.
B. everyone can visit distant libraries as easily as nearby ones.
C. new technology will replace teachers completely.
D. new technology will change the way we learn.
3. The future schools should be
A. linked to all the capital cities the world over.
B. linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories and even corporations.
C. for all young international people.
D. for old people only.
4. Which of the following statements is true about Blacksburg?
A. It's the biggest library.
B. It's the school with new technology.
C. It's the city where there are no teachers.
D. It's a city in Virginia where learning can take place at home, at school and in offices.
5. How does the author feel about the change of schools in the future?
A. Pessimistic. B. Positive C. Depressed D. Indifferent
Part 3: Read the following passage and decide which answer(A, B, C or D) best fits each space. (10 points)
NEW YORK CITY
New York city has grown into the second largest city in North America. It is now a major business, cultural and
shopping centre (1)_____________ millions of visitors each year. Most tourists stay in the (2)_____________ of the city, in
Manhattan. It is easy to see the sights of Manhattan on foot or you can take a tourbus. There are cycle (3)_____________
in the city if you want to hire a bicycle but you need to be brave! The subway is the quickest means of public transport but
you will want to avoid the (4)_____________ hour. And, of course, there are the famous yellow taxis. There are few taxis
(5)_____________ - just wave your arm at a taxi with its light on. You will certainly want to visit Central Park, a huge open
(6)_____________ which is ideal for relaxing on a hot summer day. The city is rich in restaurants but remember that
smoking is (7)_____________ . One of the many boat trips goes to Ellis Island where you may want to stop for a
(8)_____________ to read about the history of immigration. The main residential areas are in the (9)_____________ of the
city where, as in all large cities, some districts are quite run down. Many tourists visit Queens which is the location of some
interesting art galleries and Brooklyn for cafés, shops and (10)_____________ nightlife.
1. A. appealing B. advancing C. arriving D. attracting

2. A. heart B. interior C. focus D. eye
3. A. roads B. streets C. lanes D. ways
4. A. busy B. rush C. crowded D. hurry
5. A. ranks B. stalls C. kiosks D. stations
6. A. surface B. region C. space D. estate
7. A. banned B. excluded C. refused D. dismissed
8. A. period B. while C. length D. piece
9. A. outdoors B. outskirts C. outsides D. outlines
10. A. alive B. lifelike C. live D. lively
IV. WRITING (25 points)

Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (5
points)
1. People always laugh at his face, and he dislikes it.

He hates ____________________________________________________________ .
2. It is said that the thief stole everything in the house.
Everything___________________________________________________________ .
3. Despite her injured ankle, Esther still won the tennis match.
Athough ____________________________________________________________ .
4. Most student can work very hard when they feel like it.
Most students are capable______________________________________________ .
5. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
A lot of effort ________________________________________________________ .
Part 2: Read the text below and look carefully at each numbered line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word
which should not be there. If the line is correct, put a (√) by the number. If the line has a word which should not be
there, write that word by the number.(10 points)
0. √
A HOLIDAY DISAPPOINTMENT
00. being
Things started to go wrong as soon as we got to 1...................................
the hotel. We were all being completely exhausted after
2...................................
our long journey and looking forward to have a shower
and a rest. However, we found that our room was not 3...................................
ready, which was very much annoying, although the
manager was extremely apologetic. While we were waiting, we asked 4...................................
about the excursions to places of an interest which we had 5...................................
read about in the brochure. Imagine how we felt when
we were told they had all been cancelled away! Apparently, 6...................................
the person responsible for organising them had left 7...................................
suddenly and had not been replaced. Then Sally saw a
notice that pinned to the door of the restaurant, saying 8...................................
it was been closed for redecoration, and Peter discovered that 9...................................
the swimming pool was empty. When we eventually got
to our room we were horrified to so find that it was at the 10.................................
back of the hotel, and we had a view out of a car park,
which seemed to be used as a rubbish dump. We seriously began to
wonder whether or not to stay.
Part 3: Within 250 words, write a composition on ONE of the following topics: (10 points)
Topic 1: It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Topic 2: What career would you like to choose after leaving school?
Part 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 points)
1. A. decision B. television C. occasion D. tension
2. A. comfort B. handsome C. frontier D. honey
3. A. ensure B. pleasure C. insure D. pressure
4. A. closed B. composed C. supposed D. missed
5. A. mouse B. sour C. wound D. shout
Part 2: Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others. (5 points)
1. A. compulsory B. cinema C. government D. benefit
2. A. information B. education C. pollution D. preparation
3. A. committee B. referee C. engineer D. volunteer
4. A. prepare B. organize C. select D. require
5. A. festival B. primary C. badminton D. development
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points)
Part 1: Choose the best answer among A, B, C, D. Circle your choice. (10 points)
1. The car burst into………….…but the driver managed to escape.
A. fire B. burning C. heat D. flames
2. She had no ………….…of selling the clock – it had belonged to her grandfather.
A. intention B. meaning C. interest D. opinion
3. Ben’s wife is a terrible snob. She………….… almost all his friends because they have North Country accents.
A. looks up to B. comes across C. looks down on D.comes over
4. When you are an old age pensioner, you have to learn to live…………..a very small income.
A. up to B. on C. out D. down
5. The volcano on the island is still………….…
A. alive B. performing C. busy D. active
6. In order to………….….with his studies, he worked through the summer.
A. take on B. catch on C. catch up D. take up
7. He couldn’t afford to………….…his car repaired.
A. pay B. make C. do D. have
8. There was no………….…in waiting longer than half an hour so we left.
A. good B. point C. worth D. use
9. After Joe’s mother died, he was………….…up by his grandmother.
A. brought B. taken C. grown D. drawn
10. We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are out of………….…
A. work B. stock C. reach D. practice
Part 2: Fill the gap in each of these sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (10 points)
1. It's high time we..........................(get) the house painted.
2. .....................I ......................(listen) to you from the start, I wouldn't be in this mess now.
3. I do wish you.........................(tell) Jim, but you have so it's too late now, isn't it?
4. ........................(study) English and American literature at university for three years, she went on to a highly successful
career in journalism.
5. Frank told me he.........................(be) to the aquarium several times that year already, so didn’t really want to go again.
6. If I.........................(drive) any faster, I’d be breaking the speed limit!
7. It’s time for you .........................(do) your homework, young man.
8. Would you rather I ........................(invite) Bill and Trisha round, or don't you mind if they come?
9. ......................... (be) you to hear tomorrow that you've been offered the job, how would you react?
10. .........................(make) to wait for over an hour to see a customer services officer put me in an extremely bad mood.
Part 3: Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits the space
in the same line. (10 points)
DIVING DEEPER
Free diving is a new sport, and it’s extremely dangerous, which is perhaps
why its (1) ………….…………. is growing fast. POPULAR
Free divers are attached to line, and they have to take one deep
(2) ………..........……, dive as deep as they can and come up BREATHE
(3) …………………. . IMMEDIATE
The present record is 121 metres, held by the British diver, Tania Streeter.
Tania trains very (4) …………………. before CARE
each dive to build up her physical (5) …………………. . She FIT
never dives until she’s completely confident that she’s ready.
PRESS
‘The danger is caused by the great (6) …………………. at
those depths. I think that safety procedures have to be very strict if we want to
avoid accidents,’ Tania says. Tania feels that mental
EMOTION
strength is also very important. She has an (7) ………………….
response to water and feels very calm when she’s underwater.
Tania’s greatest asset is her (8) …………………. to focus. ‘In ABLE
COMPETE
free-diving there are no (9) ……………………. around you or
COURAGE
cheering spectators to (10) …………………. you. It’s a lonely
sport,’ says Tania.
Part 4: Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition. (5 points)

1. Police officers don’t have to wear uniform when they are……..….. duty.
2. The children were all upset, and some were ……….……tears.
3. Don’t worry, everything is …………….control.
4. Please hurry. We need these documents……………..delay.
5. We decided to take a holiday in Wales ……….……. a change.
III. READING COMPREHENSION ( 25 points)

Part 1: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best ﬁts each space. Circle your choice. (10
points)
Global warming
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s
climate. Many scientists (1) ...................... the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world's temperatures
and are convinced that, more than (2)...................... before, the earth is at (3)...................... from the forces of the wind, rain
and sun. (4) ...................... to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts,
even more (5) ...................... and causing sea levels all around the world to (6) ...................... .
Environmental groups are putting (7) ...................... on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide
which is given (8) ...................... by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in
(9) ...................... of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then
replace existing power (10) ...................... . Some scientists, however, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon
dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results.
Global warming, it seems, is here to stay.
1. A. give B. put C. take D. have
2. A. yet B. never C. once D. ever
3. A threat B. danger C. risk D. harm
4. A. Concerning B. Regarding C. Depending D. According
5. A. strict B. severe C. strong D. heavy
6. A. raise B. arise C. rise D. lift
7. A. force B. pressure C. persuasion D. encouragement
8. A. off B. away C. up D. over
9. A. belief B. request C. favour D. suggestion
10. A. factories B. generations C. houses D. stations
Part 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C or D. Circle your choice. (5 points)
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning
gabage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is
also an efficient way to dispose of waste.
Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. But today that
process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills.
Geothermal power heat from the earth, is also being tested.
Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty
years ago hydroelectric power provied one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies
only five percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the
energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of the
temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
1. Which is the best tittle of the passage?

A. The Use of Water Productions for Energy
B. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste
C. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy
D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power
2. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided by
A. wind B. waste products C. oil D. water
3. In the second paragraph, the phrase ‘synthetic fuels’ could be best replaced by which of the following
A. biological fuels B. artificial made fuels
C. low burning fuels D. fast burning fuels
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?
A. electricity B. burning of gabage
C. geothermal power D. synthetic fuels
5. According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy is due to
A. their being money consuming B. their being time consuming
C. the scarcity of sources D. the lack of technology
Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space.
(10 points)
Past, present and future transport

A hundred years ago, most people travel (1) ............................... foot, by train or on horseback. Railways had made
it possible to travel rapidly over long distances. Bicycles were also becoming (2) ............................... , after the invention of
the air-filled tyre, which made cycling a lot more comfortable. Buses, trams and underground railways had already
(3)...............................invented and cities all over the world already had traffic (4)................................ . There were very few
private cars and city streets were still full of horses. What a difference a hundred years have (5) .............................. !
Nowadays we have got (6) ...............................to the problem of private cars and some cities are so noisy and
(7) ............................... that in many places vehicles have been banned from the city centre. (8) ...............................will we
be travelling in a hundred years’ time? Perhaps by then there will be only personal helicopter. There may be no need to
(9) ............................... to work or school in the future, since everyone will have a computer at home. There might even be
(10) ............................... people walking and horse-riding for pleasure and exercise.
IV. WRITING (30 points)

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the
sentence printed before it. (5 points)
1. We were all shocked by his reaction.
His reaction came ...................................................................................................
2. He was careless to leave his ID at home.
It was ..................................................................................................................... .
3. Although she is old, she is very graceful indeed.
Despite .................................................................................................................. 4. World population will continue to
rise if we do not try to reduce it.
Unless we try ........................................................................................................ .
5. He warned them against using the mountain road.
'I wouldn't .............................................................................................................. .'
which should not be there.
If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the space provided.
If a line is correct, put a tick in the space. There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00). (15 points)
WATCH WITH MOTHER?

Is there really anything wrong with letting a very small child 0.....√ .....
to watch television for a few hours a day? This is a question 00......to .....
that didn’t need to be asked since forty or fifty years ago, when 1..............................
children’s television in the UK was limited to not more 2..............................
than an hour a day. But even now that daytime television has 3..............................
become a reality, and many homes have satellite receivers with 4..............................
channels purely for the children, parents have to decide whether 5..............................
too much television harm children or does not. There are those 6..............................
parents who believe that children need for conversation and 7..............................
interaction with real people in order to they develop properly, so 8..............................
watching television can be bad for the child’s development. On 9..............................
the other hand, the vast majority of parents feel that when watching lively, bright 10..............................
cartoons or puppet shows on television is fun for the child, and a little bit 11..............................
amusement can’t be such a bad thing. One thing is quite clear: being able to 12.............................
place a baby in front of 13..............................
the television in the knowledge that he or she will sit down there 14..............................
quietly for a while gives parents a welcome break up now and then. 15..............................
Part 3: Within 250 words, write a composition on ONE of the following topics. (10 points)
Topic 1: Some students prefer to study alone, while other students prefer to study with others. Discuss the advantages of
each type of studying. Then indicate which you prefer and why.
Topic 2: There is an idea that television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Do you agree or
disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D (10 points)
1. It is the most beautiful building ................... the world.
A. around B. of C. in D. at
2. If you come to the cinema, ................... your friend with you.
A. bring B. get C. invite D. take
3. I’m sorry I missed the meeting yesterday. I didn’t ................... well.
A. feel B. fell C. felt D. feeling
4. We discussed the problem but we ................... a final decision.
A. don’t reach B. won’t reach C. hadn’t reached D. didn’t reach
5. Tom, write carefully and don’t ................... any mistakes!
A. do B. have C. give D. make
6. Sue can’t come to the party ...................she’s broken her leg.
A. although B. because C. because of D. so
7. ................... rush hour, the roads in the city are very busy.
A. While B. During C. Through D. On
8. Kate ...................a great time in France and doesn’t want to come back.
A. is having B. has C. had D. had had
9. If you ................... forty cigarettes a day, you would cough a lot.
A. smoke B. smoked C. would smoke D. smoking
10. When I went back to my home town after many years, I was surprised that it .................... changed so much.
A. has B. had C. was D. is
Part 2: Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition: (10 points)
1. We’ll have to use the stairs. The lift is ............................ of order.
2. Surely Peter can’t do all that work............................ his own.
3. Turn right ............................. the traffic lights and you’ll see the cinema.
4. This letter is full ............................. mistakes. Could you write it again, please?
5. You' re very different ............................ your brother.
6. Parents are responsible ............................ educating their children.
7. Could you explain this rule ............................ me?
8. Helen is excited ............................winning the prize.
9. I am very busy ............................my lessons and tasks today.
10. Who's the woman dressed ............................green?
Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same
line.The first one has been done for you :(0) (10 points)
WHERE TO EAT
It’s hard to find a place to eat which satisfies the whole family. (0) Perfection is not an easy PERFECT
thing to find when it comes to restaurants. I remember my parents taking me as a child to
the most (1)...................................... restaurant they could find. They didn’t think it was worth EXPENSE
spending a lot of money on someone who had no table manners!
Today the choice of restaurants is so great, however, that total
(2) ...................................... is rare. It’s difficult to explain exactly what I’m looking for in a DISAPPOINT
restaurant. It’s certainly not (3) ...................................... surroundings, although I must admit LUXURY
that I’m usually (4) ................................ to go into a place which looks dirty or dingy. In these WILLING
days of fast food, it takes a lot of (5) ...................................... to persuade my own children DETERMINE
that a bowl of salad is every bit as tasty as a burger and chips! Some parents I know
(6) ....................................... taking their children to fast food restaurants, but I’ve always LIKE
made an effort to go and see just what’s available in those places. I can’t honestly say that
some of the experiences were so good that they were (7) ...................................... , but at FORGET
least I feel I have given the fast food chains a try. I would like to be able to say that we go
out to dinner once a week. (8) ....................................... , this is not the case. We either FORTUNATE
seem to be too busy, or decide that it’s more (9) ............................ to have a family meal at SATISFY
home, which is probably for the best! But one thing is certain, I am still as ENTHUSIASM
(10) ...................................... about food as I ever was, and intend to remain so!
points)
LOST AND FOUND
My father considered (0) himself to be a lucky man. He wasn’t rich or famous, but he was lucky. (1) ................................
he lost anything, he was usually (2)................................ to find it again. (3) ...............................such example was a fountain
pen, a present from my mother on (4) ................................… wedding anniversary. We had had a family day out in the
mountains. My brother, (5) ................................ was about ten years old at the time, and I enjoyed going to a lake where
you could hire a boat and row out across the water. (6) ................................ had once been a village in the valley, but the
valley had been flooded in order (7) ................................ create a reservoir for a city many miles away. When the water was
clear, you could still make out the top of the church spire and the walls of houses. (8) ................................ we were
returning home that night, my father discovered that he had lost his treasured fountain pen. About two weeks later, he
announced that in spite (9)................................the gloomy weather, we were going back to the lake for the day. We were
surprised, but said nothing. We set (10)................................ about nine in the morning, and as (11)...............................as we
arrived at the lake, we headed (12) ................................ the spot where we had had our picnic on the previous occasion. As
we were deciding whether to hire a boat for the afternoon or (13) ................................ , my father gave a shout. There, lying
on the ground, was a pen. There was (14)................................doubt at all in my mind that (15) ................................ was the
pen he had lost two weeks beforehand.
Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (8 points)
Agriculture is the world's most important industry. It provides us with (1) __________ all of our food. It also supplies
materials for two other basic human needs - clothing and shelter. In (2) __________, agriculture provides materials (3)
__________ in making many industrial products such as paints and medicines. About half the world's workers are
employed in agriculture - far more than in any (4) __________ industry.
Agriculture is one of the world's oldest industries. It began about 10,000 years ago in the Middle East. (5)
__________ that time, certain Middle Eastern tribes had discovered how to grow plants from seeds and how to raise (6)
__________ in captivity. Having mastered these skills, they could begin to practise agriculture.
Before the development of agriculture, people got all their food by gathering wild plants, hunting, and fishing. They
had to search for food continually, (7) __________ left them little time for other activities. But as agriculture developed farm
output increased, fewer people were (8) __________ to produce food. The non-farmers could then develop the arts, crafts,
trades, and other activities of civilized life. Agriculture, therefore, not only greatly affected food supply but also made
civilization possible.
1. There was too little time to go back home for my umbrella. not
There ……………………………………………….........................…………………………….
2. It was necessary to book concert tickets well in advance. be
Concert tickets ………………………………………….........................……………………….
3. What interests you about this city? find
What ……………………………………………………………........................……………….?
4. I regret not studying harder at school. only
If …………………………………………………………….........................………………........
5. Could you come and collect me from the station? up
Would you mind ……………………….......................………………………………………..?
6. Are you interested in sports ? tell
Can you …………………………………………........................………………………………?
7. They had extinguished the fire by the time the fire brigade arrived. put
The fire . ………………………………………..........................…………………………………
8. I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success. must
You …………………………………………………………..........................…………………....
9 I started studying English three years ago. for
I . ………………………………………………………...........................…………………………
10. The football players’ training is still going on. finished
The football players ……………………………..........................…………………………………..
there, write the word by the number. ( 15 points)
ADVENTURE IN PERU
0 I’ve just been to see a film is called Touching the Void. It’s 0 … is….
00 about two climbers who decided to go climbing in the mountains 00 …….
1 in Peru. It took them two days to reach the mountain they 1 ………..
2 had been decided to climb because it was in such a remote place. 2 ………..
3 They left a companion and the most of their supplies at a base camp, 3 ………..
4 optimistically thinking about they would be back in a couple of 4 ………..
5 days. After a difficult climb, they reached at the top of 5 ………..
6 the mountain. It was then that everything started to go wrong. 6 ………..
7 Because of one climber had broken his leg, he had to be 7 ………..
8 lowered down the mountain by means of a rope. His leg it was so 8 ………..
9 much painful that he couldn’t stand on it. After a very exciting bit 9 ………..
10 of the film, which I won’t describe, he found by himself alone 10 ……....
11 at the bottom of a crevasse. He managed to climb out and eventually 11 ……....
12 crawl to safety. The cold was so intense that he got frostbite in his hands, 12 ……....
13 but he was carried on, dragging himself down a glacier and across rocks. 13 …..…..
14 When he arrived at the base camp, his friends were too amazed to see him. 14 ……....
15 They couldn’t believe that in despite his broken leg, he had managed to reach the camp. 15 ……....

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TEST

I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 45 points)

The Computer User’s Friend

II. READING COMPREHENSION: ( 25 points)

TRAFFIC IN OUR CITIES

III. WRITING: ( 30 points)

1. “If I were you, I wouldn’t trust Mary” She told Sam.

1. There is no sugar left in our kitchen. run

. Part 3: Correct the words in bold. (10 points)

2. Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions! ……………………

6. Do you mind if I make a photograph of you? ……………………

7. Our school is nearby to the town centre. ……………………

9. I feel asleep. Do you mind if I go to bed? ……………………

10. My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club. .…………………..

1. A. scene B. performance C. scenery D. stage

III. WRITING: ( 30 points)

1. My mother, that is nearly 60, is coming to live with us.

Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D (10 points)

1. We’ll have to use the stairs. The lift is ............................ of order.

II. READING COMPREHENSION: ( 35 points)

III. WRITING: ( 35 points)

II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 30 points)

advantage agreement argument attention period

1. My teacher made a ........………… about me to the principal.

III. LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS (5 points)

IV. READING COMPREHENSION ( 30 points)

5. I haven’t been to the cinema for two months. time

I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 30 points)

call draw fall get take come face fill go turn

machinery to the German firm if necessary.

4. You have to ................................. in this form, and return it to the manager.

8. Our lawyers are going to ................................ up a new contract tomorrow.

II. READING COMPREHENSION: ( 35 points)

III. WRITING: ( 35 points)

1. I haven’t decided yet whether to move or not. mind

The difficulties of learning English and how to overcome them.

II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points)

Jealousy is a confusing emotion and it can make people behave

1. Is Peter at the party? No, but I’m sure he …………...........…….up soon.

III. READING COMPREHENSION (25 points)

The Benefits of Physical Activity

1. A. appealing B. advancing C. arriving D. attracting

IV. WRITING (25 points)

1. People always laugh at his face, and he dislikes it.

Part 4: Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition. (5 points)

III. READING COMPREHENSION ( 25 points)

1. Which is the best tittle of the passage?

Past, present and future transport

IV. WRITING (30 points)

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