ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 11 - 20 (2019-2020)

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH
________________ NĂM HỌC ………………………….

ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 11 Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
(không kể thời gian giao đề)
SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1: Questions from 1 to 6. (1.2 points -0.2/ each)
You will hear a woman, called Sarah talking about, a sport called free-diving. Choose the correct
answer from A. B or C for each of the following questions.
1. What does Sarah say about the history of free-diving?
A. It has always been an extreme sport.
B. It was once a way of finding food.
C. It’s less than four hundred years old.
2. What does Sarah say about free-diving today?
A. It requires special equipment.
B. It’s non-competitive.
C. It has several different names.
3. How did Tanya Streeter spend a lot of her childhood?
A. training to be a diver B. sailing and fishing C. playing in the sea
4. Tanya realised she was a talented free-diver after
A. she’d entered her first free-diving competition.
B. she’d had one lesson in free-diving.
C. she’d been doing it for a while.
5. How does Tanya train?
A. She exercises for five hours every day.
B. She swims in the sea every day.
C. She goes running every day.
6. What advice about free-diving does Sarah give to beginners?
A. Practise in the sea whenever possible.
B. Take proper lessons.
C. Enter as many competitions as you can.
Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15. (1.8 point - 0.2/ each)
Listen to the conversation between Tom and Linda. Fill in each blank with no more than three
words.
Tom: You look upset, Linda. What's the matter?
Linda: Nothing serious. Just my parents keep (7) ……………………………………… my clothes.
Tom: Why don't they like them?
Linda: They think my trousers are too skinny and my tops are too tight. They don't like my
sparkling clothes or high heels. They want me to wear (8) ………………………………………
stuff such as jeans and T- shirts.
Tom: Well, it depends on where you're going. If you're going to a party, you could dress up,
but I don't think you should wear flashy clothes every day.
Linda: But I really want to look more (9) …………………………………….……………….
Tom: Well, have you thought about the cost? Perhaps your parents can't afford to buy
expensive clothes.
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Linda: Maybe you're right. What about you? Do you get into (10) ………………………………………
your parents?
Tom: Not really. But they forbid me to play computer games.
Linda: Sounds bad. What's wrong with computer games?
Tom: They think ail computer games are (11) ………………………………………. They want me to
use my computer for more useful stuff.
Linda: But there are some (12) ……………………………………… of playing computer sanies.
Tom: Yes, there arc. I can read faster because I can concentrate more. Playing computer
games after school also helps me to relax after a hard day.
Linda: But your parents may worry about (13) ……………………………………… if you look at the
computer screen for a long time.
Tom: Yes. They probably worry about it, and want me to have a (14) …………………………………
with more outdoor activities.
Linda: That's right, I think you need to tell your parents that you agree with them, and
explain (15) ……………………………………… of computer games
Tom: That's a good idea. I hope my parents understand that. Thank you.
Linda: No problem. Thanks for your advice, too.
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.
16. It was the worst winter ______ anyone could remember.
A. when B. that C. where D. why
17. The children went _______ with excitement.
A. wild B. wildly C. wilderness D. wildlife
18. There was a huge decline _______ the number of tigers.
A. in B. for C. of D. out
19. He _______ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
A. indicted B. inferred C. induced D. inflicted
20. - Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.”
- Mr. Robinson: “_______.”
A. You can say that again. B. I see.
C. You are right. D. Delighted I was able to help.
21. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is _______.
A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood
22. Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt ________.
A. left out B. turned out C. omitted out D. gone out
23. Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember ________ very stupid
questions.
A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked
24. Having been served dinner, _______.
A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
B. the committee members discussed the problem.
C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem.
D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
25. It can take up to more than six months to _______ a man to do this specialized work.
A. raise B. train C. learn D. practise
26. _______, they would have had what they wanted.
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A. Supposing they were arriving at the fair early
B. If they arrived at the fair early
C. Unless they arrived at the fair early enough
D. Had they arrived at the fair early
27. _______ is the most important thing I want to know when living far from them.
A. What are my parentsB. My parents are C. How my parents are D. That my parents are
28. The longest movie I have ever seen in this cinema _______ for three hours.
A. stayed B. got C. lasted D. spent
29. _______ further riot to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers.
A. Should B. Did C. Were D. Had
30. “Who is Susan getting married to?” _ “Some guy_______ since her childhood.”
A. who she has known B. have known her C. that have known her D. she has been known
31. The marathon runner _______ for nearly one hour and a half when she _______ to the pavement.
A. has been running / collapses B. were running / collapsed
C. had been running / collapsed D. ran / had been collapsing
32. An artist _______ will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face.
A. portraying a child B. who portray a child
C. he portrays a child D. portrayed a child
33. _______ the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.
A. With reference B. Akin C. Prior to D. In addition to
34. The beach was so crowded the other day that we_______ difficulty finding an empty spot.
A. have B. have had C. had D. have been having
35. _______ of the shop, my friend Roger went in.
A. Coming out B. On coming out C. When coming out D. As I came
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
36. Ann ………………………… and picked up her riding hat. (mount)
37. In some areas water has to be boiled to ……………………………… it. (pure)
38. The conditions in the man’s prison were ………………………………. (human)
39. She studied ……………………………… psychology at college. (behave)
40. The breakdown of the negotiations was not ………………………………. (expect)
41. A visit to Morocco is a truly ………………………………… experience. (forget)
42. The damage from the 1956 hurricane was ……………………………… greater. (mesure)
43. He refused to answer questions for fear he might ……………………………… himself. (crime)
44. The machine refused to work due to a ……………………………… in one of the engines. (function)
45. He's at that …………………………………age when he's very easily led by other children. (impress)
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. I like to go to the countryside and my little sister does, either.
47. It was a four-days journey from our hotel, so we went by plane instead of the bus.
48. All the blood in the body passes through the heart at least twice the minute.
49. Thanks for TV, people can enjoy interesting programs in an inexpensive and convenient way.
50. Some plants in this store require little care, but this one needs more sunlight than the others ones.
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
51. Wearing a seat belt can protect you ………………… being killed in a car.
52. We are pleased ………………… this year's results. They are much better than expected.
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53. We are very happy that interest ………………… our products is rising consistently and continually.
54. They came ………………… a big fortune when they were young, so they didn’t have to work hard.
55. David was unemployed so he was financially dependent ………………… his wife.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
THE ENGLISH CHANNEL
Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France (56) ________
1802. Finally in 1994 the Channel Tunnel (nicknamed “The Chunnel” by the English) was (57)
________ opened. This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to (58) ________. It is about
50 km long and built 45 metres under the seabed. The trains which go through the Chunnel can
travel at up 300 km/h due to the (59) ________electrical system. The journey from London to Paris
via the Chunnel takes just three hours. It is also (60) ________for drivers since they can load their
cars onto the trains. They don’t need to book in (61) ________, as trains (62) ________ every few
minutes. However, while on the train , there isn’t much to do and many (63) ________ the
Chunnel for this (64) ________ the ferries, there is no duty-free shopping, no videogame parlou or
refreshment stand (65) ________ can you look outside and enjoy the view. As a result, many
would find the Chunnel unappealing and would take the ferry instead.
56. A. from B. during C. since D. ago
57. A. officially B. regularly C. correctly D. typically
58. A. perform B. achieve C. deal with D. complete
59. A. forward B. advanced C. higher D. increased
60. A. benefit B. handy C. advantage D. spare
61. A. ahead B. time C. advance D. future
62. A. go away B.exit C. set out D. depart
63. A. criticise B. accuse C. complain D. blame
64. A. Opposite B. Not alike C. Unlike D. Dissimilar
65. A. Nor B. Either C. Neither D. Not
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
The cities in the United States have been the most visible sponsors and beneficiaries of
projects that place art in public places. They have shown exceptional imagination in applying the
diverse forms of contemporary art to a wide variety of purposes. The activities observed in a
number of “pioneer” cities sponsoring art in public places—a broadening exploration of public
sites, an increasing awareness among both sponsors and the public of the varieties of
contemporary artistic practice, and a growing public enthusiasm—are increasingly characteristic of
cities across the country. With many cities now undergoing renewed development, opportunities
are continuously emerging for the inclusion or art in new or renewed public environments,
including buildings, plazas, parks, and transportation facilities. The result of these activities is a
group of artworks that reflect the diversity of contemporary art and the varying character and
goals of the sponsoring communities.
In sculpture, the projects range from a cartoonlike Mermaid in Miami Beach by Roy
Lichtenstein to a small forest planted in New York City by Alan Sonfist. The use of murals followed
quickly upon the use of sculpture and has brought to public sites the work of artists as different as
the realist Thomas Hart Benton and the Pop artist Robert Rauschenberg. The specialized
requirements of particular urban situations have further expanded the use of art in public places:
in Memphis, sculptor Richard Hunt has created a monument to Martin Luther King, Jr., who was
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slain there; in New York, Dan Flavin and Bill Brand have contributed neon and animation works to
the enhancement of mass transit facilities. And in numerous cities, art is being raised as a symbol
of the commitment to revitalize urban areas.
By continuing to sponsor projects involving a growing body of art in public places, cities will
certainly enlarge the situations in which the public encounters and grows familiar with the various
forms of contemporary art. Indeed, cities are providing artists with an opportunity to
communicate with a new and broader audience. Artists are recognizing the distinction between
public and private spaces, and taking that into account when executing their public commissions.
They are working in new, often more durable media, and on an unaccustomed scale.
66. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The influence of art on urban architecture in United States cities
B. The growth of public art in United States cities.
C. The increase in public appreciation of art in the United States
D. The differences between public art in Europe and the United States.
67. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 1 as results of the trend toward installing
contemporary art in public places in the United States EXCEPT________.
A. the transfer of artwork from private to public sites
B. artworks that represent a city’s special character
C. greater interest in art by the American public
D. a broader understanding of the varieties of contemporary art
68. According to the passage, new settings for public art are appearing as a result of ________.
A. communities that are building more art museums
B. artists who are moving to urban areas
C. urban development and renewal
D. an increase in the number of artists in the United States.
69. The author mentions Roy Lichtenstein and Alan Sonfist in line 12 in order to________.
A. show that certain artist are famous mostly for their public art
B. introduce the subject of unusual works of art
C. demonstrate the diversity of artworks displayed in public
D. contrast the cities of Miami Beach and New York
70. It can be inferred from the passage that the city of Memphis sponsored a work by Richard Hunt
because the city authorities believed that ________.
A. the sculpture would symbolize the urban renewal of Memphis
B. Memphis was an appropriate place for a memorial to Martin Luther Ling, Jr.
C. the artwork would promote Memphis as a center for the arts
D. the sculpture would provide a positive example to other artists.
71. The word “enhancement” in line 17 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. replacement B. design C. improvement D. decoration
72. The word “revitalize” in line 18 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. show the importance of B. promise to enlarge
C. bring new life to D. provide artworks for
73. The word “that” in line 22 refers to ________.
A. contemporary art B. opportunity C. audience D. distinction
74. The word “executing” in line 22 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. judging B. selling C. explaining D. producing
75. According to paragraph 3, artists who work on public art projects are doing all of the following
EXCEPT ________.
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A. creating artworks that are unusual in size
B. raising funds to sponsor various public projects
C. exposing a large number of people to works of art
D. using new materials that are long—lasting.
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each).
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
Sue Hamilton is a very ambitious girl. In two years’ (76)……………………… she will have completed
her degree. Then she plans to go to the USA (77) ……………………… she can earn lots of money. Her dream
is to set up her (78) ……………………… business selling the jewellery she designs. She says that she expects
to (79) ……………………… her fortune before she is thirty (80) …………………… she can retire. However, in case
things don’t work out, she is considering (81) …………………… as a partner in her brother’s firm. She has
worked (82) ………………………… him during her vacations and she says she (83)……………………… mind doing that
again. Her brother is a very successful accountant and is always trying to tempt her into working
with him. Sue thinks she (84) …………………………give it a go. Otherwise she will just wait and see (85)
………………………comes along.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 points)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 points- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
 Martin’s poor .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. Mary was the only student absent from class.
 Apart.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. Jane hasn’t made much progress at school.
 Jane has only............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. My parents find fault with everything I do.
 No matter.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. It’s the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest.
 Not only.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murder.
 Little...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.
 John congratulated ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. Now that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it.
 On.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. The last storm destroyed Lan’s house.
 It’s high time.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. Everyone thought the book was written by the princess herself.
 The princess .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given.
96. Could you watch my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket? (eye)
@ Would you mind ……………………………………………………. my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket?
97. The children paid little attention to the dogs. (notice)
@ The children didn't …………………………………………….…………………………. the dogs.
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98. The union leader said the crisis was caused by the banks. (accused)
@ The union leader …………………………………………….…………………………. the crisis.
99. Being in prison seems to have changed Simon´s behaviour for the better. (leaf)
@ Kevin has …………………………………………….…………………………. since he got out of prison.
100. I am starting to find watching television boring. (fed)
@ I am beginning to get …………………………………………….………………………television.
101. If only I hadn't believed his lies! (taken)
@ I wish…………………………………………….…………………………. by his lies!
102. Alison bought the big house because she wanted to open a hotel. (view)
@ Alison bought the big house …………………………………………….…………………………. a hotel.
103. I never thought that I would win a prize. (crossed)
@ It …………………………………………….…………………………. that I would win a prize.
104. Please don't disappoint me this time. (let)
@ I'd rather …………………………………………….…………………………. this time.
105. People said that the mayor planned to demolish the old city tower. (about)
@ The old city tower was …………………………………………….…………………………. down by the mayor.
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SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points)

Listen to a conversation about a journey. Choose the correct answer A, B or C for each of the
following questions.
1. How many times has Bob been to Canada before?
A. never B. once C. twice
2. The weather in Canada is
A. very cold. B. very warm. C. warm during the day and cold at night.
3. Tom tells Bob to bring
A. lots of warm clothes. B. a present for his mum. C. his passport.
4. Tom thinks the flight will be
A. long and boring. B. comfortable. C. frightening.
5. Tom won’t be able to meet Bob because
A. he’s playing basketball. B. he’s playing football. C. he’s playing tennis.
6. Who is going to meet Bob?
A. Tom’s mum B. Tom’s brother C. Tom
Listen to the recording twice. Fill in each blank space, with no more than one word or numbers.
REQUEST FOR COMMERCIAL LEASE
Name: Mr. Rick
Company: ICT industries
Preferred location: (7) …………………….. centre
Near: (8) …………………….. centre
Size: (9) …………………….. square metres
Number of staff: (10) ……………………..
Special needs: (11) …………………….. access parking for nobility scooter
Moving date: during month of (12) ……………………..
Requirements:
• Good lift access
• Large lobby
• Removal of some (13) ……………………..
• (14) …………………….. too small - make bigger
• Change office near entry to storeroom
• New:
- paintwork
- lights
- blinds
- (15) ……………………..
• Minimum length of lease 3 years (with right of renewal)
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16. By the end of this month I _______ at this school for two years.
A. have been studying B. will study
C. will have been studying D. will be studying
17. She got up early; otherwise she ________ her bus.
A. would have missed B. would miss C. missed D. had missed
18. Please cut my hair _______ the style in this magazine.
A. the same length as B. the same long as
C. the same length like D. the same long like
19. The contractor’s recommendation is that the old building ________.
A. is needed repairing B. need repairing
C. needs to be repaired D. need to repair
20. People of all countries are expected to ________the principles of the United Nations.
A. uphold B. inspect C. exaggerate D. integrate
21. They were ________ to sell their house in order to pay their debts.
A. imposed B. necessary C. indispensable D. obliged
22. “Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ________ excuses!”
A. making B. doing C. having D. taking
23. The Red Cross is _______ to giving medical aid and other help to victims of disasters.
A. aimed B. promoted C. dedicated D. designed
24. It is very easy for the undereducated to be ________by slick talking salesmen.
A. washed up B. heard from C. taken in D. turned over
25. After three days in the desert, his mind began to play ________on him.
A. games B. jokes C. tricks D. fun
26. ________in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States.
A. Founding B. Founded C. Being founded D. It was founded
27. The couple decided to ________some money every month for their retirement.
A. put off B. put aside C. take on D. take against
28. There is ________in my bedroom.
A. an old wooden square table B. a square wooden old table
C. a wooden old square table D. an old square wooden table
29. The play is very long but there are three ________.
A. interval s B. breaks C. rests D. naps
30. ________ , all the students couldn’t do it well.
A. Giving the test at short notice B. The teacher gave the test at short notice
C. At short notice did the teacher give the test D. The teacher giving the
test at short notice
31. Jane promised ________ me up at 5 o’clock.
A. me to pick B. me that she would pick
C. to me that she would pick D. to me to pick
32. I think you’re being ________ pessimistic.
A. worthlessly B. unduly C. undeservedly D. abundantly
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33. The ________ of Cat Tien National Park includes 105 listed mammal species, 351 species of
birds, over 120 reptile and amphibian species and over 130 species of freshwater fish.
A. species B. creatures C. flora D. fauna
34. We must prepare for the attack. Every________ counts.
A. second B. hour C. day D. minute
35. Miss McCrea was________ anyone could have had. She never lost her temper with even the
stupidest pupils.
A. as patient teacher as B. so patient teacher as
C. as patient a teacher as D. so patient a teacher as
36. He tried to look ………………………..….., but it didn't work. (apology)
37. The tension in the room seemed ………………………..….. . (endure)
38. Silk is always wonderful too, even if it's totally ………………………..…... (practice)
39. His battle against cancer has ………………………..…..his belief in God. (strong)
40. The music was ………………………..…..loud, you couldn't hear yourself think. (believe)
41. I thought he was being ………………………..…..with me, not rushing me. (consider)
42. The question of whether he was ………………………..…..remained for trial. (neglect)
43. All this she heard, even understood, but still she was ………………………..…... (speak)
44. He admired the ………………………..…..of relationships he saw around him. (warm)
45. Some of the houses on the hillside are ………………………..…..to cars. (access)
46. The first postage stamps issued in New York City in 1842.
47. She said her father that she would go shopping with him the following day.
48. A football match begins with the ball kicking forwards from a spot in the centre of the field.
49. Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them.
50. Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm.
51. We are deeply indebted ………………..…..Dr Allen and the rest of the hospital staff.
52. What amazes me is her complete disregard ………………..…..anyone else's opinion.
53. He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very sympathetic ………………..…..my problem.
54. We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned ………………..…...
55. That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone ………………..…..by now.
How far would you travel for a good meal? If you were a humpback whale, the answer
would be five thousand miles. These large sea animals travel at least that far from their winter
home off the (56) _______ of Columbia to their summer feeding areas off Antarctica.
The distance covered by some types of whale is amazing, especially when you (57) _______
their enormous size. The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived on earth and it can
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weigh as much as thirty elephants. It (58) _______ as no surprise, therefore, to hear that ancient
folk legends tell of sailors mistaking these creatures for islands.
The more we (59) _______ about whales, the more wonderful they seem. Some species
can hold their breath for more than an hour and dive to a depth of over 200 meters. They use a
system of sounds (60) _______ as echo-location to find the fish they eat and they have further
sounds to keep in (61) _______ with each other. The noises they (62) _______ can travel hundreds
of miles under water. Some species seem to sing complicated songs which (63) _______ of a
number of separate themes, sung in a specific order which can (64) _______ up to half an hour or
more. If you ever get the (65) _______ to see one of these great creatures in the wild, you will
understand why they have inspired so many legends.
56. A. seaside B. ground C. beach D. coast
57. A. view B. consider C. believe D. think
58. A. comes B. goes C. gets D. seems
59. A. look out B. find out C. show up D. turn up
60. A. named B. referred C. known D. called
61. A. reach B. call C. range D. touch
62. A. produce B. provide C. process D. propose
63. A. include B. compose C. consist D. involve
64. A. last B. long C. play D. give
65. A. break B. chance C. luck D. choice
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in
season. Drying, smoking and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of
fresh meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in
1810, a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of
canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail Borden developed a means of condensing and
preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860’s, but
supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors had
fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all
kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.
Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their
daily diets. Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable
farmers to raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to
ship perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s,
northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes,
previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased
use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. As easy means of producing ice commercially
had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial
ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and
remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly
foods that were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat.
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Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and
dairy products to achieve more varied fare.
66. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Causes of food spoilage
B. Commercial production of ice
C. Population movements in the nineteenth century
D. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet
67. The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to ________.
A. a particular time of year B. a kind of weather
C. an official schedule D. a method of flavoring
68. During the 1860’s, canned food products were _________.
A. unavailable in rural areas
B. available in limited quantities
C. shipped in refrigerator cars
D. a staple part of the American diet.
69. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use _________ .
A. before 1860 B. before 1890 C. after 1900 D. after 1920
70. The word “them” in line 12 refers to _________ .
A. refrigerator cars B. growers C. perishables D. distances.
71. The word “fixture” in line 16 is closest in meaning to _________ .
A. commonplace object B. substance
C. luxury item D. mechanical device
72. The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice _________
A. increased in cost B. occurred only in the summer
C. decreased in number D. were on an irregular
schedule
73. The word “ Nevertheless” in line 19 is closest meaning to _________ .
A. occasionally B. however C. therefore D. because
74. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Drying B. Chemical additives
C. Canning D. Cold storage
75. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables.
B. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods.
C. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available.
D. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners
During the teenage years, many young people can at (76) ………………….. be difficult to talk to. They
often seem to dislike (77) ………………….. questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work at
school. This is a normal development at this (78) …………………... Though it can be very hard for parents to
(79) …………………………….., it is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are
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(80) ………………….. growing up. Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe that questions
are trying to check up on them.
Parents should do their (81) ………………….. to talk to their son and daughter (82) ………………….. school, work,
and future plans but should not push them to talk if they do not (83) ………………….. to. Parents should
also watch for danger signs. Some young people in trying to be (84) ………………….. may experience with
sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may
be connected (85) ………………….. these and help if necessary.
printed before it.
86. “If you don’t try harder, you will be given a sack, John,” the director said angrily.
@ The director threatened ....................................................................................................................................................................................
87. Tear gas was released as soon as the strikers attacked the riot police.
@ Hardly .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. Lama hates it when people criticize him unfairly.
@ Lama objects to ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. The only reason the party was a success was that the Prime Minister attended.
@ But for ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. The workers collect our rubbish twice a week.
@ We have ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it.
@ So ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. Because he didn’t study hard, he failed the exam.
@ Had ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. She doesn’t intend to meet him any longer.
@ She has ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. Michael Jackson was known as the king of Pop.
@ It ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station?
@ Wasn’t it ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
96. It took Layla five minutes to find her car keys. (spent)
 Layla ………………………………………………………………………………..for her car keys.
97. Delia said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude. (put)
 'I am not willing …………………………………………………from my colleagues any longer, ' said Delia.
98. Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she's failed her driving test. (broke)
 Sarah …………………………………………………………as soon as she heard she'd failed her driving test.
99. Simon really ought to make a decision about his future. (mind)
 It's high time Simon ………………………………………………………………………………about his future.
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100. Do you mind if I come over to see you later? (objection)
 Do you ………………………………………………………………………………..coming over to see you later?
101. Steve didn't manage to complete his work. (failed)
 Steve ………………………………………………………………………………..his work.
102. They cancelled the meeting because the manager was sick. (called)
 The meeting ………………………………………………………………………because the manager was sick.
103. My father doesn't like me to wear short skirts to school.(approve)
 My father doesn't ………………………………………………………………………………..short skirts to school.
104. It wasn't necessary for him to come the day before yesterday. (have)
 He ………………………………………………………………………………..the day before yesterday.
105. He regrets not telling the truth to them. (only)
 If ………………………………………………………………………………..them the truth.
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Listen to a radio interview. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each of the following
questions.
1. Where does Sandra work?
A. she’s still at college
B. at an independent film company
C. at a television company
2. What does Sandra do every day?
A. She meets famous people.
B. She helps the film crew and learns about making films.
C. She films documentaries.
3. What does Sandra like about her work?
A. It’s really interesting – every day is different.
B. She drives around in expensive cars.
C. She meets a lot of good-looking people.
4. How did Sandra find out about the internship?
A. Her English teacher told her about it.
B. She saw an advert in a newspaper.
C. Her mum told her about it.
5. What are Sandra’s plans for the future?
A. She would like to do another year’s internship with the same company.
B. She would like to go to film school.
C. She would like to find work with a film company.
6. Why does Sandra want to make money?
A. She wants to buy a new car.
B. She needs it for her future studies.
C. She wants to move out of her mum’s house.
Notes on Adult Education Classes
Number of classes per week: 7
Tuesday:
(7) Writing ………………………….. 6 - 7.30 pm
— Limited space: no more than (8) ………………………….. participants
Book Club
— Must read prescribed books
(9) ………………………….. Group
— Learn about local events last century
Wednesday:
Scrabble Club (10) ………………………….. pm
— popular
Thursday:
Chess Night
— serious
(11) …………………………………………..
— For special occasions
Adult Learners' Week
No cost but must make (12) …………………………………………..
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— September 1-8
Techno Expo
— Learn how to use (13) ………………………………………….. tools
— Learn about online security issues and online entertainment
— Monday, 1-4.30 pm
(14) …………………………………………..
- Consider values
- Learn how to attain harmony
- Wednesday, 1-4.30 pm
Venue: (15) …………………………………………..
16. Once the story ________ the headlines, everyone was talking about it.
A. smashed B. hit C. crashed D. struck
17. The clown was wearing a ________ wig and a red nose.
A. red funny plastic French B. French funny plastic red
C. funny red French plastic D. red French plastic funny
18. Hillary was an effective speaker and her audience seemed to ________ on her every word.
A. hang B. cling C. hold D. catch
19. In 1837 the University of Michigan became the first state university ______ by a board of
regents elected by the voters of the state.
A. being controlled B. it was controlled C. to be controlled D. under the control
20. We all believe that a happy marriage should be ___ mutual love.
A. based on B. concerned with C. confided in D. obliged to
21. If Lucy's car ____ down, she would be here right now.
A. wouldn't have been B. hadn't broken C. doesn't break D. didn't break
22. The child w as______for getting his shoes and socks wet.
A. corrected B. suffered C. scolded D. complained
23. We _____ the nearest village before sunset.
A. came B. arrived C. got D. reached
24. _____ water is one of the factors that have driven many species to the verge of extinction.
A. Contaminating B. Contaminate C. Contamination D. Contaminated
25. In the meeting, Huong always listens______to the people’s opinions.
A. attentionally B. attentively C. attention D. attending
26. Her husband has just died of cancer. It will take her a long time to ______ this shock.
A. get over B. turn into C. turn down D. get in
27. I shall do the job to the best of my ______.
A. capacity B. ability C. knowledge D. talent
28. The job of student lodgings officer______a great many visits to landladies.
A. concerns B. offers C. asks D. involves
29. The police are looking for a man of ______height.
A. tall B. extra C. medium D. special
30. Have you got time to have a chat now or are you____ to leave?
A. thinking B. planned C. around D. about
31. They have never_____any experience of living overseas.
A. had B. wished C. done D. made
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32. This is not the right____ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen.
A. moment B. situation C. opportunity D. circumstance
33. He______being given a receipt for the bill he had paid.
A. asked to B. demanded C. insisted on D. required
34. It is ________ knowledge in the village that Mr and Mrs Thome quarrel violently several times
a week.
A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual
35. Children with _____ diseases should not be allowed to go to school.
A. contact B. infectious C. constant D. influential
36. He's definitely someone very nervy, very jumpy and basically ……………………. (security)
37. But the level of social welfare was so high that poverty was …………….…………. (think)
38. The first thing he discovered was that Newley had not died ……………...…………. (accident)
39. This makes even the most honest of answers seem ………………………………… and (decide)
uncertain.
40. It is …………………………… how any tournament player can make such a mistake. (explain)
41. But then, he was in ………………………..……, so you had to make allowances. (advertisement)
42. The economies of Western Europe and Japan experienced ………………….………… (precede)
growth.
43. The evidence from ………………….………… times can seldom be interpreted with any (history)
certainty.
44. A ………………….………… was also held and souvenirs were distributed to mark the (compete)
centenary.
45. Airlines will start pulling out of ………………….………… routes rather than fighting for (profit)
market share.
46. The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have.
47. The oceans contain many forms of life that has not yet been discovered.
48. The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved.
49. Information on the Romans can find not only in these books but also on the Internet.
50. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours gave you.
51. Have you ever read any books ……………………… Mark Twain?
52. Do you think we’ll find a solution ……………………… this problem?
53. It’s unreasonable ……………………… you to expect her to love you at first sight.
54. They broke ……………………… last month, after being together for over ten years.
55. The alarm clock didn't go ……………………… that morning. There was something wrong.
What’s your dream? Touring castles in Scotland? Walking on the Great Wall of China?
Working to improve the lives of women in rural Uganda? If you’re thinking of studying (56)
________, there’s no end to the places you can go, things you can see, and subjects you can study.
At many top schools, such as Duke, Tufts, or Brown, over a third of the junior class take the
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opportunity to complete part of their (57) ________ outside of the United States. Even if your
school doesn’t have an extensive study abroad program, you can often get credit from a different
school.
Multiple benefits accrue to those who spend significant (58) ________ in another country,
and a significant proportion of students see the experience as an important (59) ________ of their
college years. You’re likely to have fun. But if you’re also thinking about study abroad as a way to
gain a critical career advantage, read on. You’ll find that all foreign experiences are not created
equal in the minds of employers.
Employers are looking for graduates who can (60) ________ well with others, both in
person and in writing. They know the (61) ________ of cross-cultural understanding and an
appreciation for different points of view. They gravitate toward students who demonstrate
maturity, initiative, and (62) ________. All of these assets can be demonstrated through study
abroad, but it’s going to be much (63) ________ to set yourself apart if you’ve taken the easy
route.
It’s not hard to find the “easy route”: that’s the one where you go with your friends to
another country; all the arrangements are made for you by the school—including the American-
style apartment where you live with your classmates. In this scenario, it doesn’t (64) ________
which country you go to because all your classes will be in English, and possibly even taught by
your American professors. You’ll undoubtedly have a somewhat different experience, but to do
the “easy route” is to forego some of the major (65) ________ of your time away
56. A. away B. outdoor C. outside D. abroad
57. A. educator B. educating C. education D. educations
58. A. time B. lifetime C. moment D. period
59. A. way B. thing C. part D. terminal
60. A. communicate B. work C. talk D. do
61. A. relation B. link C. reason D. importance
62. A. creating B. creation C. creativity D. creative
63. A. faster B. shorter C. harder D. quicker
64. A. matter B. show C. problem D. trouble
65. A. waste B. advantages C. experience D. giving
Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline,
Missouri. From this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most famous
and beloved motion-picture producers in history. Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic
legacy continue to influence the lives of millions of people throughout the world.
After several years of barely making ends meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los
Angeles garage, Disney had his first success in 1928, with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon.
Throughout the next decade, he continued to produce a number of cartoons, and develop more of
his highly profitable and enduring creations, such as Donald Duck and Pluto. In the late 1930s, he
issued a full-length cartoon film. Snow White became an instant commercial and critical success.
This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, produced by Disney and his studio.
But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a
string of spectacular amusement and theme parks. Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955
and culminating with the fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney
became a household name. In recent years, the theme park concept became international, with
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openings in Tokyo and Paris. With the continuing success of Disney, the creation of future theme
park is under discussion.
66. Which of the following is the title for the passage?
A. The history of Disney World and Disneyland.
B. Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years
C. Walt Disney and his Legacy
D. Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons
67. The word humble in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. boring B. shy C. simple D. respectful
68 What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney?
A. critical B. respectful C. ambivalent D. approving
69. In paragraph 2 barely making ends meet in bold is closest in meaning to __________.
A. meeting personal failure. B. producing only a few cartoons.
C. not making much money. D. trying new businesses.
70. The word enduring in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. lasting B. suffering C. famous D. difficult
71. The word renowned in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. possessed B. talked about C. useful D. well-known
72. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. Snow White was Disney’s most successful film.
B. Disney created cartoon movies and “non cartoon” movies.
C. the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty.
D. the California theme park is now closed.
73. The word concept in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. idea B. location C. birth D. demand
74. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Disney’s first achieved success after his death.
B. Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoons creation.
C. Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film.
D. Disney’s first concern was always profitability.
75. In future years it is most likely that ___________.
A. the Disney name will stay well–known.
B. Disney will produce only cartoons.
C. the Paris theme park will become successful
D. the remaining theme parks will also close
ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high 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) (76) ……………………….. , they may find that there are at
least 20 other (77) ……………………….. for the job. If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask
you for at least one reference from either your previous (78) ……………………….. or someone who knows
you well. Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (79) ………………………... You will probably have
to do some training, which help you to do the job (80) more successfully. Once you have decided
that this is your chosen (81) ……………………….., you will then have to work hard to try and get (82)
……………………….., which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may
be made (83) ……………………….., and not be able to find another job. It is also a good idea to pay some
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money into a (84) ……………………….. scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family
when you are (85) ……………………….. Finally, good luck!
printed before it.
86. Why does everything seem to be difficult to me?
 If only...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. You didn't think carefully enough before you decided.
 You ought to .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. You must do exactly what the manager tells you.
 You must carry .................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. Marie distrusts modern technology strongly.
 Marei has ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. We only deliver after we have received the money.
 Only after the money ................................................................................................................................................................................
91. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.
 It's ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen.
 At no time ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. None of the passengers was injured because of the driver's quick reaction.
 But for .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. Most of the students ignored the teacher's instruction.
 Few students paid ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
95. Smoking in the cinema is forbidden.
 You are not ............................................................................................................................................................................................................
96. School girls have to wear Ao Dai on Monday. (obliged)
 It is …………………………………………………………………………….………Ao Dai on Monday.
97. I was about to leave the house when I heard the phone ring. (verge)
 I …………………………………………………….………leaving when I heard the phone ring.
98. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress. (into)
 My friend ………………………………………………………………to the party in fancy dress.
99. You'll have to work harder if you want to pass your exams. (socks)
 You'll have to ………………………………………………………………if you want to pass the exams.
100. The audience didn't enjoy his performance. (down)
 The audience ………………………………………………………………his performance.
101. She made me foolish in front of all my friends. (monkey)
 She ………………………………………………………………in front of all my friends.
102. “Can I stay with you in Chicago for a few days?” he said to Nancy (put)
 He asked Nancy if ………………………………………………………………in Chicago for a few days.
103. I couldn't stop thinking about the final exam. (mind)
 I didn't ………………………………………………………………the final exam.
104. I always try to be optimistic about things. (bright)
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 I always try to ………………………………………………………………of things.
105. I hate it when my colleagues try to get involved in my own business. (finger)
 I object to my colleagues’s ………………………………………………………………in my own business.
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Listen to the conversation twice. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each of the
following questions.
1. When did Abbie go to summer school in Germany?
A. two years ago B. three weeks ago C. three years ago
2. What did Abbie do at the summer school in Germany?
A. She taught skateboarding and art.
B. She learnt skateboarding and art.
C. She learnt skatingboarding.
3. Why don’t the teachers want people to mess about?
A. They work hard to prepare their lessons.
B. The students need to pass tests.
C. They don’t want the students to have fun.
4. Why do the students have to pay to go to the summer school?
A. so the teachers can be paid
B. to pay for trips
C. to buy things the school needs
5. What kind of teachers is Abbie looking for?
A. Calm people who can work under pressure.
B. People who are serious and hardworking.
C. People who are creative and enjoy a challenge.
6. What are the lessons like?
A. There are competitions to motivate students.
B. There are lots of tests.
C. The students watch a lot of DVDs.
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than two words
or numbers for each answer.
CRIME REPORT FORM
Type of crime: theft
Personal information
Name: Louise .....Taylor.....
Nationality: (7) ……………………..……..
Date of birth: 14 December 1977
Occupation: interior designer
Reason for visit: business (to buy antique (8) ……………………..……..)
Length of stay: two months
Current address: (9) ……………………..……..Apartments (No 15)
Details of theft
Items stolen: - a wallet containing approximately (10) £ ………..……..sterling
- a (11) ……………………..……..
Date of theft: (12) ……………………..……..
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Possible time and place of theft
Location: outside the (13) ……………………..……..at about 4 pm
Details of suspect: - some boys asked for the time then ran off
- one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger
- he was about 12, slim build with (14) ……………………..hair
Crime reference number allocated:
- (15) ……………………..……………….
16. In his anxiety to make himself________, he spoke too loudly and too slowly.
A. understand B. understanding C. understood D. to understand
17. ______ what most people say about him, Paul has a very good sense of humor.
A. Opposite B. Against C. Contrary to D. Opposing
18. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for.
A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over
19. ______ he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness.
A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What
20. In the primary school, a child is in the ________ simple setting.
A. comparison B. comparative C. comparatively D. comparable
21. Nobody was late for the meeting last night, ________?
A. wasn't he B. weren't they C. was he D. were they
22. “I can’t remember us ever ____________.” replied the stranger.
A. having met B. being met C. to meet D. to have met
23. When _________ is not known.
A. was the wheel invented B. the invention of the wheel
C. it was invented the wheel D. the wheel was invented
24. Military is _________ in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the
army for two years.
A. compulsory B. optional C. illegal D. unnecessary
25. Please don't be so __________. I can't do all the work by myself.
A. reason B. reasonable C. unreasonable D. reasonably
26. Many Vietnamese people ________ their lives for the revolutionary cause of the nation.
A. sacrifice B. sacrificed C. sacrificial D. sacrificially
27. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking
you.
A. be related to B. be interested in
C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
28. There are ______ words in English having more than one meaning. Pay close attention to this
fact.
A. a large many B. quite many C. a great many D. quite a lot
29. He promised to mend the broken wheel soon without ___________ .
A. fail B. failure C. trouble D. mistake
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30. I don’t know French, but I’ll ________.
A. get Tom to translate it B. have it translate
C. have Tom to translate it D. make it translate
31. The handwriting is completely ______ . This note must have been written a long time ago.
A. inedible B. indelible C. unfeasible D. illegible
32. The new office block ________well with its surroundings.
A. blends in B. stands out C. shapes up D. sets off
33. Last year, Peter earned ________ his brother.
A. twice as much as B. twice as many as C. twice more than D. twice as more as
34. I felt so much better, my doctor ________me to take a holiday by the sea.
A. suggested B. advised C. accepted D. considered
35. E-mail is an effective form of communication ________many busy businesses rely.
A. on which B. on that C. which D. that
36. She’s extremely ……………………..……..about modern art. (know)
37. I ……………………..……..met an old friend last week. (expect)
38. Is it possible to ……………………..……..between hobby and an interest. (distinct)
39. Jim is one of the most ……………………..……..members of the committee. (speak)
40. She lost the case because of her ……………………..……..evidence. (admit)
41. Ants and bees are described as ……………………..……..insects. (industry)
42. Nobody wanted to …………………….…..the obnoxious boy, so he was always alone. (friend)
43. If your luggage is very ……………………..……..you’ll have to pay an excess charge. (weight)
44. On the way to the country we sometimes stopped to admire the ………………………. (picture)
scenery.
45. We are continuing to pour billions of tons of ……………………..……..into the atmosphere (pollute)
every year.
46. His teacher encouraged him taking part in the competition.
47. A five-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped criminals.
48. To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.
49. The novels of Kurt Vonnegut present a desperately comic aware of human nature.
50. Since poaching is becoming more seriously, the government has imposed stricter laws to prevent it.
51. Could you put me …………….…..to the manager, please?
52. The police are trying to find …………….…..where the robbers hid the money.
53. There has been a noticeable improvement …………….…..Tim's cooking.
54. There has been some decrease …………….…..military spending this year.
55. Don’t worry about it. I’ll set …………a meeting between Jake and you when I get to the office.
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Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate.
Many scientists (56) ________ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (57)
________ the world's temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at
(58) ________ from the force of the wind, rain and sun. (59) ________ to them, global warming is
making extreme weather events; such as hurricanes and droughts, even more (60) ________ and
causing sea levels all around the world to (61) ________. Environmental groups are putting (62)
________ on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given
(63) ________ by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in
(64) ________ of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices,
which could then replace existing power stations. Some scientists, (65) ________, 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 to
stay.
56. A. give B. put C. take D. have
57. A. in B. at C. by D. to
58. A. threat B. danger C. risk D. harm
59. A. Concerning B. Regarding C. Depending D. According
60. A. strike B. strong C. severe D. heavy
61. A. raise B. arise C. lift D. rise
62. A. force B. pressure C. persuasion D. encouragement
63. A. off B. away C. up D. over
64. A. belief B. request C. favor D. suggestion
65. A. because B. however C. despite D. although
Most human diets contain between 10 and 15 percent of their total calories as protein. The
rest of the dietary energy comes from carbohydrates, fats, and in some people, alcohol. The
proportion of calories from fats varies from 10 percent in poor communities to 40 percent or more
in rich communities.
In addition to providing energy, fats have several other functions in the body. The fat-
soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K, are dissolved in fats, as their name implies. Good sources of these
vitamins have high oil or fat content, and the vitamins are stored in the body’s fatty tissues. In the
diet, fats cause food to remain longer in the stomach, thus increasing the feeling of fullness for
some time after a meal is eaten. Fats add variety, taste, and texture to foods, which accounts for
the popularity of fried foods. Fatty deposits in the body have an insulating and protective value.
The curves of the human female body are due mostly to strategically located fat deposits.
Whether a certain amount of fat in the diet is essential to human health is not definitely
known. When rats are fed a fat-free diet, their growth eventually ceases, their skin becomes
inflamed and scaly, and their reproductive systems are damaged. Two fatty acids, linoleic and
arachidonic acids, prevent these abnormalities and hence are called essential fatty acids. They also
are required by a number of other animals, but their roles in human beings are debatable. Most
nutritionists consider linoleic fatty acid an essential nutrient for humans.
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66. This passage probably appeared in which of the following?
A. diet book B. A book on basic nutrition
C. A cookbook D. A popular women’s magazine
67. We can infer from the passage that all of the following statements about fats are true EXCEPT
A. fats provide energy for the body
B. economics influences the distribution of calorie intake
C. poor people eat more fatty foods
D. alcohol is not a common source of dietary energy
68. The word “functions” in line 5 is closest in meaning to_______
A. forms B. needs C. jobs D. sources
69. The phrase “stored in” in line 7 is closest in meaning to_______
A. manufactured in B. attached to C. measured by D. accumulated in
70. The author states that fats serve all of the following body functions EXCEPT to
A. promote a feeling of fullness B. insulate and protect the body
C. provide energy D. control weight gain
71. The word “essential to” in line 12 is closest in meaning to________
A. required for B. desired for C. detrimental to D. beneficial to
72. According to the author of the passage, which of the following is true for rats when they are
fed a fat free diet?
A. They stop growing B. They have more babies
C. They lose body hair D. They require less care
73. Linoleic fatty acid is mentioned in the passage as _____________
A. an essential nutrient for humans B. more useful than arachidonic acid
C. preventing weight gain in rats D. a nutrient found in most foods
74. The phrase “these abnormalities” refers to_____
A. a condition caused by fried foods
B. strategically located fat deposits
C. curves on the human female body
D. cessation of growth, bad skin, and damaged reproductive systems
75. That humans should all have some fat our diet is, according to the author,_________
A. a commonly held view B. not yet a proven fact
C. only true for women D. proven to be true by experiments in rats
Many thousands of children have accidents in their homes. As a (76) ……………….……….. , some children
died. The most common accidents are with (77) ……………….……….. and hot water. Small children often
touch pots of (78) ……………….……….. water on the stove. The pots fall over and the hot water falls on the
children and (79) ……………….……….. them. Some children like to (80) ……………….……….. with fire. They enjoy striking
matches or throwing things on a fire to make it burn brightly. If the fire gets too big, it gets out of
(81) ……………….………... Then the house (82) ……………….……….. fire. It is very (83) ……………….……….. to play with matches.
When a child strikes a (84) ……………….……….., the flame soon burns near his fingers. Then he (85) ……………….
……….. the match on the floor. Many houses catch fire in this way.

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printed before it.
86. I meant to post that letter before lunch.
 What I meant...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. Success depends on hard work.
 The harder......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. Peter hasn’t had his hair cut for over 3 months.
 It is over.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. Robert is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job.
 Robert now wishes................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t rear out
 No matter how...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. It’s impossible for us not to laugh when he starts singing.
 We can’t............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
 All dogs...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for AIDS.
 Enormous.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. Although Judy was severely disabled she participated in many sports.
 Despite her.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. People will only become aware of the problem if you increase the publicity.
 Only if...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
96. Tim looks nothing like his father. (take)
 Tim………………………………………………………………………his father at all.
97. Don't conclude that learning English is easy. (come)
 Don't ……………………………………………………..………………that learning English is easy.
98. My brother is not feeling well these days. (weather)
 My brother is ………………………………………………….……………………these days.
99. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. (fish)
 She felt like ………………………………………………………………………in the huge hotel.
100. The defense contributed enormously to the team's success. (made)
 The defense ………………………………………………..……….……………………the team's success.
101. You mustn’t drive more than 100 kph on this road. (allowed)
 You ………………………………………………………..……………more than 100 kph on this road.
102. I saw a TV programme last month, which was very similar to this one. (bears)
 This TV programme ……………………………………………………………………the one I saw last month.
103. My sister needed more than three hours to finish her homework last night. (over)
 It …………………………….………………………………………………her homeworklast night.
104. My boss tends to lose her temper when she's feeling stressed. (tendency)
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 My boss………………………………………………………………her temper when she's feeling stressed.
105. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress. (talked)
 I ………………………………………………………………to the party in fancy dress by my friend.
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Part 1: Questions from 1 to 10. (2 points -0.2/ each)
Listen to the recording twice. Complete the notes below. Write no more than two words or
numbers for each answer.
TOTAL HEALTH CLINIC

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PATIENT DETAILS
Personal information
Example
Name Julie Anne ... Garcia
Contact phone: (1) ………………………………….
Date of birth: (2) …………………………………., 1992
Occupation: works as a (3) ………………………………….
Insurance company: (4) ………………………………….Life Insurance
Details of the problem
Type of problem: pain in her left (5) ………………………………….
When it began: (6) ………………………………….ago
Action already taken: has taken painkillers and applied ice
Other information
Sports played belongs to a (7) ………………………………….club
goes (8) ………………………………….regularly
Medical history injured her (9) ………………………………….last year
no allergies
no regular medication apart from (10) ………………………….......

Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct letter from A, B or C for each of the following
questions.
Visit to Branley Castle
11. Before Queen Elizabeth I visited the castle in 1576, ________.
A. repairs were carried out to the guest rooms.
B. a new building was constructed for her.
C. a fire damaged part of the main hall.
12. In 1982, the castle was sold to ________.
A. the government. B. the Fenys family. C. an entertainment company.
13. In some of the rooms, visitors can ________.
A. speak to experts on the history of the castle.
B. interact with actors dressed as famous characters.
C. see models of historical figures moving and talking.
14. In the castle park, visitors can ________.
A. see an 800-year-old tree. B. go to an art exhibition. C. visit a small zoo.
15. At the end of the visit, the group will have ________.
A. afternoon tea in the conservatory.
B. the chance to meet the castle’s owners.
C. a photograph together on the Great Staircase.
16. Carbon emissions from airplanes and other pollutants ________ to global warming.
A. contribute B. stem C. attribute D. spark
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17. Hundreds of people in the hardest-hit zone are at ________ from disease unless a tsunami-like
aid effort is mobilized.
A. threat B. menace C. danger D. risk
18. Parents play a ________ role in a child’s upbringing in the formative years. They are really the
driving force behind whatever the children do.
A. supporting B. crucial C. starring D. title
19. Television came into _________ and became a competitor with the motion pictures.
A. practice B. enforcement C. use D. life
20. I sent the prospectus to you by post weeks ago. It ________ by now.
A. should have arrived B. would have arrived C. must have arrived D. is supposed to arrive
21. ________ global solidarity, the world would not be better prepared for the influenza H1N1
pandemic.
A. On account of B. Thanks to C. If not D. But for
22. -Pete: "What do you usually do on Sunday night?"
-Margaret: "________ time I go out with my friends".
A. Most of B. The most C. Most of the D. The most of
23. ________ different in character we are, we have been mutual friends since our childhood.
A. However B. Despite being C. Although D. Whatever
24. "How was your visit to the dentist?" "It was painless. I ________ worried".
A. mustn’t have B. needn’t have C. didn’t need to be D. wouldn’t have
25. ________ in Paris before, he didn’t know his way around when he took his family there.
A. Not be living B. Never having lived C. His not living D. Because he has lived
26. ________ show lasts three hours.
A. The whole B. Most C. All the D. Entire
27. "It’s beautiful here!" "I just wish we ________ a camera with us".
A. brought B. would bring C. had brought D. were bringing
28. _______ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell.
A. That we refer to B. What we refer to C. To which we refer D. What do we refer to
29. Politicians should never lose ______ of the needs of the people they represent.
A. view B. regard C. sight D. prospect
30. Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a __________ writer.
A. fruitful B. fertile C. virile D. prolific
31. We’ve bought some ________ chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away.
A. folding B. adjusting C. bending D. adapting
32. “Bob, it’s getting cold._________ take a jacket with you?” -“All right, daddy”
A. Why not B. You’d better C. Would you like D. What about
33. What a ________!
A. new small nice car B. nice small new car
C. new nice car, that is small D. car new nice and small
34. Ninety________the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school.
A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is
35. - “She’s the best pianist in the school.” - “________.”
A. That’s that. B. Never mind!
C. That’s OK! D. You can say that again.
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36. We are waiting to hear the final …………………..………of the negotiations. (come)
37. Housing standards improved …………………..………after the war. (measure)
38. Thousands of inhabitants were …………………..………killed on May (disaster)
39. How can we do to keep the environment …………………..………. (pollute)

40. There is a feeling of isolation and professional …………………..………in schools. (secure)
41. While she was a high school student, she …………………..………her best friend. (friend)
42. They lost the battle, despite …………………..………the enemy by two to one. (number)
43. Two new roads are being built to increase …………………..………to the town centre. (access)
44. More and more couples are choosing …………………..………over a wedding ceremony. (habitat)
45. All contracts are translated to avoid any …………………..………between the companies. (understand)
46. If I had spoken more confident at the interview, they would have offered me the job.
47. It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
48. If you have difficulty for finding my house, try to ask someone for help.
49. One out of the every eight balloons in the world are launched in New Mexico.
50. The most desert animals avoid the extreme midday heat by feeding at night.
51. There's been a big improvement ………………the children's behaviour.
52. Why don’t you lie ………………on the sofa a bit until you feel better.
53. The average costs of a new house go ………………by five percent to £276,500.
54. Nobody knows what the cause ………………the explosion was.
55. At the end of the film, it turned ………………that John was a good guy.
Public awareness of the value of recycling materials such (56) ________ plastic, paper, and
glass is increasing daily in all corners of the globe. In some countries these efforts are being (57)
________ by the local governments and in others, by individuals. Participation in these programs is
at an all-time high. In the small town of Truro in eastern Massachusetts, for example, space in the
local landfill has run out; therefore, residents have had to think of new ways to (58) ________ of
their trash. With no room for items such as newspaper, bottles, and old lumber at the land fill,
local residents have come up with many (59) ________ programs to recycle and/ or reuse what
was once (60) ________ of as only trash. For instance, yard waste such as leaves and grass which
used to be thrown in the landfill is now broken down and made (61) ________ compost used by
local people as fertilizer in their gardens. In addition, (62) ________ plastics, newspapers, bottles
and cans are sold to a recycling company, thereby bringing in revenue for the town. The most
popular local innovation, though has been the founding of a “swap shop”. This is a building to
which people bring their unwanted clothing, books, and toys so that others who need them can
(63) ________ them. Since there is so much (64) ________ in all the recycling programs, the dump
is seen as a place to meet with friends and neighbors and catch up on local news. There is even an
annual September evening “dump dance”, where locals dance to live music and have picnics by
candlelight at the dump. This has become a high light of the summer vacation season. As
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humankind continues to (65) ________ and the population grows, recycling efforts become even
more important. These efforts must continue so that we will soon see new innovations and ideas
concerning the use of recycled materials.
56. A. as B. alike C. with D. like
57. A. introduced B. brought C. initiated D. participated
58. A. disapprove B. dispose C. throw D. discard
59. A. reforming B. progressive C. improved D. innovative
60. A. believed B. regarded C. thought D. considered
61. A. by B. into C. of D. from
62. A. reproductive B. wasted C. circulating D. recyclable
63. A. take B. offer C. steal D. bring
64. A. distribution B. participation C. approval D. fertilization
65. A. reproduce B. fertilize C. survive D. exist
Certainly, no creature in the sea is odder than the common sea cucumber. All living
creature, especially human beings, have their peculiarities, but everything about the
little sea cucumber seems unusual. What else can be said about a bizarre animal that,
among other eccentricities, eats mud, feeds almost continuously day and night but can
(5) live without eating for long periods, and can be poisonous but is considered supremely
edible by gourmets?
For some fifty million years, despite all its eccentricities, the sea cucumber has
subsisted on its diet of mud. It is adaptable enough to live attached to rocks by its tube
feet, under rocks in shallow water, or on the surface of mud flats. Common in cool
(10) water on both Atlantic and Pacific shores, it has the ability to such up mud or sand and
digest whatever nutrients are present.
Sea cucumbers come in a variety of colors, ranging from black to reddish-brown
to sand-color and nearly white. One form even has vivid purple tentacle. Usually the
creatures are cucumber-shaped-hence their name-and because they are typically
(15) rock inhabitants, this shape, combine with flexibility, enables them to squeeze
into crevices where they are safe from predators and ocean currents.
Although they have voracious appetites, eating day and night, sea cucumbers have
the capacity to become quiescent and live at a low metabolic rate-feeding sparingly
or not at all for long periods, so that the marine organisms that provide their food have
(20) a chance to multiply. If it were not for this faculty, they would devour all the food
available in a short time and would probably starve themselves out of existence.
But the most spectacular thing about the sea cucumber is the way it defends itself.
Its major enemies are fish and crabs, when attacked, it squirts all its internal organs
into the water. It also casts off attached structures such as tentacles. The sea cucumber
(25) will eviscerate and regenerate itself if it is attached or even touched; it will do the same
if the surrounding water temperature is too high or if the water becomes too polluted.
A. The reason for the sea cucumber's name
B. What makes the sea cucumber unusual
C. How to identify the sea cucumber
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D. Places where the sea cucumber can be found
67. In line 3, the word "bizarre" is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. odd B. marine C. simple D. rare
68. According to the Passage, why is the shape of sea cucumbers important?
A. It helps them to digest their food.
B. It helps them to protect themselves from danger.
C. It makes it easier for them to move through the mud.
D. It makes them attractive to fish.
69. The word "this faculty" in line 20 refers to the sea cucumber's ability to _______ .
A. squeeze into crevices B. devour all available food in a short time
C. such up mud or sand D. live at a low metabolic rate
70. The fourth paragraph of the passage primarily discusses _______ .
A. the reproduction of sea cucumbers B. the food sources of sea cucumbers
C. the eating habits of sea cucumbers D. threats to sea cucumbers' existence
71. The phrase "casts off" in line 24 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. grows again B. grabs C. gets rid of D. uses as a weapon
72. Of all the characteristics of the sea cucumber, which of the following seems to fascinate the
author most?
A. What it does when threatened B. Where it lives
C. How it hides from predators D. What it eats
73. Compared with other sea creatures the sea cucumber is very _______ .
A. dangerous B. intelligent C. strange D. fat
74. What can be inferred about the defense mechanisms of the sea cucumber?
A. They are very sensitive to surrounding stimuli.
B. They are almost useless.
C. They require group cooperation.
D. They are similar to those of most sea creatures.
75. Which of the following would NOT cause a sea cucumber to release its internal organs into the
water?
A. Touch B. Food
C. Unusually warm water D. Pollution
Read the text and think of one word which best fits each gap.
FIRST CLASS SERVICE?
Why do people travel first class? For the majority it is because they want more space,
complimentary food and drink and above all to be treated (76) …………..…………royalty. If we pay more
(77) …………..…………twice as much as standard class passengers we expect to receive impeccable service.
It makes sense. We are (78) …………..…………going to reach our destination any quicker so the difference
can only be in the comfort and service we receive, (79) …………..…………will make our journey pleasanter.
Unfortunately though it seems we are not always getting (80) …………..…………money's worth.
Most trains (81) …………..…………planes can guarantee more space in first class although airlines
and train services are sometimes unable to meet the expectations of (82) …………..…………first class
passengers in terms of complimentary refreshments and high quality service. Complimentary food
and drink is often very disappointing and not quite as ‘unlimited’ as advertised. (83) …………..…………least
the economy traveller has some choice of what they buy from the trolley or buffet service. In (84)
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…………..…………staff can be far from courteous. Mr Jones summed up his last first class trip to Europe as
‘unpleasant’. However, as a regular first class traveller he acknowledges that (85) …………..…………they do
get it right first class, travel can be a truly wonderful experience.
printed before it.
86. You just can't compare the quality of her work with his.
 There's no...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. Paul may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
 Paul's poor health .....................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. He told me that it was wrong of me to leave early.
 He criticized .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. If you had the right to vote, I would vote for her.
@ Were you ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. Joe tried very hard, but he didn’t succeed much.
@ However ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. We have never seen such a wonderful sight before.
 Never ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. Tom’s father used to smoke cigarettes. Now he doesn’t smoke any more.
 No longer ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. The news was so bad that Mrs Brown burst into tears.
 It was ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
 Should ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. Christ is very proud of his public speaking skills.
 Christ prides ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
96. The thriller wasn't so interesting as we had expected. (match)
 The thriller didn't ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
97. The book was not as good as he had hoped. (come)
 The book .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
98. Don't run away with the idea that this job is easy. (conclusion)
 Don't …………………………………………………………………. that this job is easy.
99. You didn't think carefully enough before you decided (ought)
 You …………………………………………..…………………. more carefully before you decided.
100. I would like to be able to speak French (had)
 I wish I …………………………………………………………………………. French
101. The rain was coming down in torrents. (cats)
 It was ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
102. Dave was ill yesterday so he didn´t go into work. (weather)
 Dave was ………………………………………..……………………. yesterday so he didn´t go into work.
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103. I am sure she discussed this with Bob first. (word)
 She …………………………………………………….……………………………. this first.
104. He speaks German extremely well. (command)

 He …………………………………………………….……………………………. German.
105. It took them hours to discuss the details of the plan. (talk)
 They spent …………………………………………………….……………the details of the plan.
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Listen to a radio interview, about an unusual hobby. Choose the correct answer
from A, B or C for each of the following questions.
1. What is unusual about the cakes Darren makes?
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A. They are very famous
B. He travels abroad to make them
C. They are in the shape of famous buildings
2. How long has Darren been making cakes?
A. Since he was ten B. Since he was eleven C. Since he was twelve
3. The judge who tasted Darren’s cake said ________.
A. Darren was too young. B. it was very interesting C. it was delicious
4. The judge was ________.
A. jealous B. surprised C. angry
5. Darren wants to ________.
A. open his own cake shop.
B. enter an international competition.
C. just enjoy cake making.
6. Darren loves baking because he ________.
A. enjoys eating cakes
B. loves giving cakes to his friends
C. thinks it’s a good way to chill out
Part 2. Complete the form below. Write no more than two words or a number for each answer.
TOURISM SURVEY
Example Answer
Name: Robert Goddard
Destination: Melbourne
First time visited Melbourne? (1) ………………………………….
Best thing about the city: (2) amazing ………………………………….
Favourite attraction: (3) ………………………………….
Best thing about the destination’s
dining options: (4) ………………………………….of food
Method of transport
to destination: by (5) ………………………………….
Age group: (6) older than ………………………………
Income level: (7) …………………………………
• on business
Purpose of visit:
• (8) ………………………………….
• (9) ………………………………………………...
Occupation:
• writer for a travel magazine
Opinion about accommodation: (10) ………………………………….
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16. ________ , I would give a party.
A. Were she to come to visit us B. She were to come to visit us
C. If she comes to visit us D. Should she come to visit us
17. The parcel I sent you ________ by now.
A. is supposed to arrive B. should arrive
C. should have arrived D. would arrive
18. , he remained optimistic.
A. Though badly wounded he was B. Badly wounded as he was
C. As he was badly he wounded D. As badly wounded he was
19. -“Eric is really upset about losing his job.” –“Well, ________once myself, I can understand.”
A. having been fired B. Fire C. having fired D. being fired
20. During the rush hour the traffic________ in the city centre is terrible.
A. condensation B. congestion C. accumulation D. concentration
21. Martin was very __________ of what he had done
A. shame B. shameful C. ashamed D. ashame
22. UNICEF has assumed the responsibility of aiding children in need.
A. evaded B. affected C. violated D. taken on
23. ________ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call.
A. Having quarreled B. Because having quarreled
C. Because of she quarreled D. Had quarreled
24. I don’t think she can get her message _______ to the students. She seems too nervous.
A. across B. around C. out D. over
25. Of the ten beauty spots my brother visited, ________ left a lasting impression on him.
A. none of which B. not one of them C. which none D. and none of them
26. I will back you up in whatever you do.
A. disturb you B. help you C. sue you D. support you
27. There were very large rooms with ________in the house.
A. beautiful decorating walls B. beautiful walls decorating
C. beautifully decorated walls D. beautifully decorating walls
28. The project was rejected because of_________ funds.
A. inconsiderable B. incomplete C. unavailable D. insufficient
29. When we arrived in Paris, it was_________ with rain.
A. running B. failing C. dropping D. pouring
30. My sister is an expert on wildlife and its_________.
A. conserve B. preserve C. conservation D. reservation
31. She_________ her husband’s job for his ill-health
A. accused B. caused C. blamed D. claimed
32. This ring is only made of plastic so it's quite_________.
A. priceless B. invaluable C. worthless D. valuable
33. ________ the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas.
A. When reached B. Upon reaching C. Reached D. As reaching
34. Any candidates caught________ in the examination will be disqualified.
A. cheating B. deceiving C. conjuring D. deluding
35. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”
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Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”
A. let nature take its course B. had green fingers
C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw
36. How much does ………………………………….of this club cost? (member)
37. She is extremely ………………………………….about the history of art. (know)
38. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more ………………………every day. (trouble)
39. He is completely ………………………………….! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too. (employ)
40. His boss told him off because he had behaved ………………………………….. (responsible)
41. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later ……………………………… (qualify)
when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs.
42. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of (organise)
………………………………….their diet.
43. The trouble with Mr. Brown is that he’s so ………………………………….. One minute he (consist)
goes mad when you come late; the next he says nothing. You never know
where you are!
44. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the (danger)
………………………………….species.
45. I didn’t know who it was – with a mask on she was completely (recongnise)
…………………………………..

46. He promised to mend the broken wheel next day without failure.
47. There are any tips on how to save money and protect yourself when shopping on-line.
48. My brother has always helped me in time of need, and I wish that he was here now.
49. Natural gas was probably formed from plants and animals that decayed million of years ago.
50. Luther Burbank earned the funds to go west by sale his new ideas about growing potatoes.
51. I think your mother should let you make ………………….your own mind.
52. The English contest organized ………………….our teachers is an annual event in my school.
53. Do you think we’ll find a solution ………………….the problem?
54. They succeeded ………………….escaping the burning house.
55. I don’t approve ………………….your smoking. I wish you would give that habit.
The heart has long been considered to be (56) ________ feelings of love dwell. In love
songs throughout the ages, love almost always goes together (57) ________ the heart. The
heart has continuously been viewed (58) ________ the place where love begins and develops.
Even the Bible gives (59) ________ to love and the heart. The role of the heart in love must
come from what happens to it when a person feels strongly (60) ________ to someone. The
strong feelings (61) ________ the other person, especially in the early stages of a relationship,
have the results that the heart starts beating faster and breathing starts speeding (62)
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________ .According to psychologists, a love relationship is a situation that (63) ________ a lot
of stress and the body reacts to this by getting ready to face the unknown. This has been called
the "fight or flight" (64) ________, meeting danger by fighting it or running away. So with love,
the heart accelerates and (65) ________ becomes quick.
56. A. when B. where C. that D. what
57. A. to B. from C. with D. at
58. A. like B. as though C. as D. as if
59. A. reference B. citation C. preference D. quote
60. A. attracting B. attractive C. attract D. attracted
61. A. of B. for C. to D. with
62. A. up B. forward C. on D. upon
63. A. comprises B. arouses C. involves D. includes
64. A. reactionary B. reactor C. reaction D. reacting
65. A. exhaling B. breathing C. inhaling D. sweating
The air above our head is becoming cleaner. A breath of fresh air has been running right
round the planet for the past five years. The planet is apparently purging itself of pollution. Paul
Novell of the University of Colorado, the co-author of a report on this phenomenon says, “It seems
as if the planet’s own cleaning service has suddenly got a new lease of life. Suddenly, there are a
lot of changes going on up there”.
Estimates of the death toll from urban smog have been steadily rising, so the new cleaner
trend could have significant consequences for life expectancy in cities as well as for the planet
itself. The sudden and unexpected reversal of several decades of worsening pollution extends from
the air in city streets to the remotest mid-Pacific Ocean and Antarctica.
Among the pollutants which have begun to disappear from the atmosphere are carbon
monoxide, from car exhaust and burning rain forests, and methane from the guts of cattle, paddy
fields, and gas fields. Even carbon dioxide, the main gas behind global warning, has fallen slightly.
There are two theories about why pollution is disappearing. First that there is less pollution
to start with due to laws to cut down urban smogs and acid rain starting to have a global impact.
Second, that the planet may be becoming more efficient at cleaning up.
The main planetary clean-up agent is a chemical called hydroxyl. It is present throughout
the atmosphere in tiny quantities and removes most pollutants from the air by oxidizing them. The
amount of hydroxyl in the air has fallen by a quarter in 1980s. Now it may be reviving for two
reasons: ironically, because the ozone hole has expanded, letting in more ultraviolet radiation into
the lower atmosphere, where it manufactures hydroxyl. Then the stricter controls on vehicle
exhausts in America and Europe may have cut global carbon monoxide emissions, thereby allowing
more hydroxyl to clean up other pollutants.
66. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The changing pollutants in the atmosphere.
B. The decreasing pollution of the atmosphere.
C. Hydroxyl’s influence on the atmosphere.
D. The oxygenation of the atmosphere.
67. The word “purging” in line 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. filtering B. refining C. destroying D. ridding
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68. According to the passage, life expectancy partly depends on people having __________.
A. recommendations from university research
B. improvement in atmosphere conditions
C. access to details about atmospheric pollution
D. changes in their lifestyle
69. The word “toll” in line 6 could best be replaced by__________.
A. count B. damage C. costs D. loss
70. What does the author suggest is the main cause of pollution reduction?
A. Fewer cattle and gas fields B. A smaller number of cars
C. A curtailment of chemicals D. Less impact from burning forests
71. The word “it” in paragraph 5 refers to __________.
A. urban smog B. the ozone hole C. acid rain D. a clean-up agent
72. It can be inferred from the passage that the cleansing of the planet is __________.
A. inexplicable B. predictable C. surprising D. confusing
73. Based on information in the passage, all of the following information referring to hydroxyl is
true EXCEPT __________.
A. oxidization of pollutants is carried out by hydroxyl.
B. there is difficulty in destroying carbon dioxide by hydroxyl.
C. ultraviolet radiation increases production of hydroxyl.
D. the reduction in the ozone layer is beneficial to hydroxyl.
74. The word “reviving” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. reproducing B. repeating C. reappearing D. refreshing
75. The passage supports which of the following conclusions?
A. The decrease of methane has enabled ultraviolet radiation to enter the atmosphere.
B. The beneficial effect of hydroxyl has aided the cleaning process.
C. The reduction in carbon dioxide has produced a cleaner atmosphere.
D. An expansion in hydroxyl has enlarged the ozone hole.
GETTING ENOUGH EXERCISE
While most people want to have a toned healthy body, not everyone enjoys (76) ………………….out
at the gym. In fact, many of us (77) ………………….rather avoid any kind of vigorous exercise altogether,
and may not even feel it is necessary. Over the years, various health experts have assured us (78)
………………….keeping fit simply requires a total of 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the
week. Many people believe that a walk to the shops or some light housework constitutes
moderate activity, (79) ………………….it turns out this may not be the case.
According to the British Association of Sport and Exercise, it is high (80) ………………….more specific
advice were given about what actually constitutes moderate activity. Housework, it seems, does
(81) ………………….fall into this category. Anyone who devotes a great deal of time every day (82)
………………….dusting and vacuuming no doubt wishes that it did, but research has shown that women
who spend over eight hours a day (83) ………………….housework actually tend to be slightly more
overweight than those (84) ………………….do none whatsoever. The association, therefore, would prefer it
if the public were instructed as to exactly what (85) ………………….of physical activity to aim for.
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printed before it.
86. “I am sorry that I broke the glass” said Jim.
 Jim apologised...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. I really think you ought to take some exercises.
 It is high time...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. It's pity that you wrote that letter.
 I'd ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. It was such a dirty beach that we decided not to stay.
 The beach............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. I’m sure that he missed the seven o’clock train.
 He ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. Seeing his friend cry like that made him feel guilty.
 What .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. Although he was exhausted, he agreed to join the team to do the task.
 Exhausted ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. Martin had to clear the room before he could start painting the walls.
 Only when .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.
 Only .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
 No sooner..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
96. I’d discuss this with Phil before making a final decision. (discussion)
 I’d ……………………………………………………………….. this before making a final decision.
97. I’m sure she discussed this with Bob first. (word)
 She……………………………………………………………….. with Bob about this first.
98. She finally persuaded her father to lend her his car. (into)
 She finally ……………………………………………………………….. her his car.
99. It is not necessary for you to promise - I know I can trust you. (word)
 You do not ………………………………………………………………... I know I can trust you.
100. A friend of ours fixed our car for us yesterday. (had)
 We ……………………………………………………………….. our car yesterday.
101. Reports say that police have arrested a number of people since the robbery. (reported)
 A number of people ……………………………………………………………….. since the robbery by the police.
102. It's been months since I last spoke with Paul. (contact)
 I haven't ……………………………………………………………….. Paul for months
103. You won't be able to enter the country unless you have a visa. (prevented)
 Passengers without a visa will ……………………………………………………………….. the country.
104. I can't understand a bit of what he says. (sense)
 I can't ……………………………………………………………….. what he says.
105. She always speaks about her children’s achievements with great pride. (boasts)
 She always ……………………………………………………………….. achievements.
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Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each of the following
blanks.
1. The teacher wants the students to ________.
A. take notes after she has finished speaking.
B. take notes while she is speaking.
C. forget about taking notes.
2. The teacher suggests eating ________.
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A. sugary snacks. B. only apples. C. fruit and cereals.
3. The teacher suggests finding a study place with a lot of ________.
A. light. B. space. C. books.
4. If students feel stressed they should ________.
A. go to bed. B. go out for a walk. C. drink some water.
5. Students are advised to ________.
A. select the important things to learn.
B. read through everything once.
C. make notes about every topic.
6. The teacher understands that repeating things can be ________.
A. difficult. B. uninteresting. C. tiring.
7. Students can do past exam papers ________.
A. in the library only.
B. at home if they take photocopies.
C. in the after-school study group.
8. The teacher recommends a break of five minutes every ________.
A. hour. B. two hours. C. thirty minutes.
9. It’s important to ________.
A. keep hydrated. B. sleep when you feel tired. C. eat regularly.
10. The teacher is sure that the students will ________.
A. pass their exams. B. fail their exams. C. do their best.
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than two words
PHONE INTERVIEW
Name: John Murphy
Example Answer
Position applying for: lifeguard
Street Address: (11) 45 …………………………………..Court
Contact phone number: (12) …………………………
Current part-time job: (13) …………………………
Previous job at Ridgemont High School: (14) …………………………
Additional relevant work experience: (15) …………………………………..
Relevant skills/qualifications: CPR certification & (16) …………………………………..
CPR certification expiration date: (17) …………………………………..
Preferred weekly shift: (18) …………………………………..
Time available to start work: (19) …………………………………..o’clock
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Advertisement source: (20) …………………………………..
21. ________ the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished.
A. Until B. In C. By D. On
22. They are going to make ________ excursion next month.
A. a two-week B. two-weeks C. two weeks' D. a two-week's
23. He refused to give up work , ________ he had won a million pounds.
A. despite B. however C. even though D. as though
24. The new system didn’t ________ our expectations.
A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to
25. You ________ better be careful not to miss the train.
A. would B. should C. had D. did
26. Helen asked me ________ the film called “Stars Wars”.
A. have I seen B. have you seen C. if had I seen D. If I had seen
27. The noise ________ from the boat engine might disturb sea animals.
A. comes B. came C. coming D. has come
28. We are very happy to have received a(n) ________of 500 dollars from a foreign company.
A. charity B. donation C. hospital D. organisation
29. How many ________are there in the competition?
A. participants B. participations C. participative D. participates
30. We don't allow ________in the classrooms.
A. people smoke B. smoke C. people to smoke D. to smoking
31. The party ________ I was the guest of honors was extremely enjoyable.
A. by which B. at which C. for which D. to which
32. It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for ________.
A. a revision B. a control C. an investigation D. a check-up
33. He said that the plane had already left and that I ________arrived an hour earlier.
A. must have B. had to C. should have D. was supposed to
34. Anne: “Make yourself at home”. - John: “________”
A. Yes, can I help you B. Not at all. Don’t mention it
C. Thanks! Same to youD. That’s very kind. Thank you
35. Yuri Gagarin was the first person . ________into space.
A. flew B. to fly C. flown D. fly
36. Many parents do not let their children make a decision ________their future career.
A. in B. about C. out D. on
37. ________ saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen.
A. What the woman was B. The woman was C. That the woman was D.
What was the woman
38. In 1870, ________, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company.
A. in spite of oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil prices
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C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating
39. We delayed our departure ________the weather condition.
A. in spite of B. on account of C. instead of D. on behalf of
40. - “Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti or something different?” - “________.”
A. Anything will do B. Yes, please C. Never mind D. I don’t mind
41. Many people make their living on theater. In essence the theater is not only (live)
for entertainment, it is a …………………………...
42. They never dare to leave their only child ………………………….for even a moment. (attend)
43. What I don’t like about school uniform is that it completely destroys all
………………………….. (individual)
44. The main reason I believe children shouldn’t be exposed to violence on TV is
that they are so ………………………….at that age. (impress)
45. His ………………………….of his opponent led to his biggest failure. (estimate)
46. The curriculum is ………………………….developed; therefore, students benefit a great (system)
deal.
47. The mother is usually the homemaker and the father is the …………………………. (bread)
48. There was a donation of $100,000 made by an anonymous …………………………. (benefit)
49. Being the hardest natural substance, diamond is practically ………………………….. (destroy)
50. The government’s …………………………………….approach has brought criticism. (compromise)
51. Landscape painting was a dominant art forms during much of the nineteenth century.
52. Almost American Indian culture have been agricultural societies since 2000 B.C.
53. The symptoms of diabetes in the early stages are too slight that people don't notice them.
54. The shore patrol has found the body of a man who they believe to be the missing marine
biologist.
55. The athlete, together with his coach and several relatives, are traveling to the Olympic Games.
56. I vouched …………………….Tom as I trust him and believe he is an honest person.
57. The instructor warned the students…………………….swimming alone in the pool.
58. She had fainted, but we managed to bring her …………………….by splashing water on her face.
59. We have called ………………….the meeting until we can find someone who can write a protocol.
60. Prices have gone ……….….in the supermarket, so everything is much more expensive than a year ago.
The computer is undoubtedly one of the most (61) _________ and important inventions of
the twentieth century. Boring or time-consuming jobs which, in the past, would have been (62)
_________by hundreds of workers can now be done by one small computer. However, the (63)
_________of the computer has not been entirely problem-free. Many people feel that we are
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already too (64) _________on computers. They think that computers themselves are (65)
_________too powerful, and that people are no longer in control of them. One of the problems
with a computer is that, like any other machines, it can (66) _________. If a computer is (67)
_________, the information it is storing can be lost. If a computer program has a(n) (68)
_________in it, the computer’s calculation can be seriously (69) _________. A faulty program in a
hospital or police computer could (70) _________terrible mistakes.
61. A. shocking B. amazing C. astonishing D. surprising
62. A. done out B. made out C. carried out D. figured out
63. A. usage B. experiment C. introduction D. operation
64. A. dependent B. based C. influenced D. carried
65. A. becoming B. getting C. running D. turning
66. A. break up B. break down C. break into D. break out
67. A. changed B. modified C. contaminated D. damaged
68. A. foul B. abnormality C. wrongdoing D. error
69. A. devalued B. affected C. fooled D. broken
70. A. do B. produce C. find D. cause
Basic to any understanding of Canada in the 20 years after the Second World War is the
country's impressive population growth. For every three Canadians in 1945, there were over five in
1966. In September 1966 Canada's population passed the 20 million mark. Most of this surging
growth came from natural increase. The depression of the 1930's and the war had held back
marriages, and the catching-up process began after 1945. The baby boom continued through the
decade of the1950's, producing a population increase of nearly fifteen percent in the five years
from 1951 to 1956. This rate of increase had been exceeded only once before in Canada's history,
in the decade before 1911 when the prairies were being settled. Undoubtedly, the good economic
conditions of the 1950's supported a growth in the population, but the expansion also derived
from a trend toward earlier marriages and an increase in the average size of families. In 1957 the
Canadian birth rate stood at 28 per thousand, one of the highest in the world.
After the peak year of 1957, the birth rate in Canada began to decline. It continued falling until
in 1966 it stood at the lowest level in 25 years. Partly this decline reflected the low level of births
during the depression and the war, but it was also caused by changes in Canadian society. Young
people were staying at school longer; more women were working; young married couples were
buying automobiles or houses before starting families; rising living standards were cutting down
the size of families. It appeared that Canada was once more falling in step with the trend toward
smaller families that had occurred all through the Western world since the time of the Industrial
Revolution.
Although the growth in Canada's population had slowed down by 1966 (the increase in the first
half of the 1960's was only nine percent), another large population wave was coming over the
horizon. It would be composed of the children who were born during the period of the high birth
rate prior to 1957.
A. Educational changes in Canadian society B. Canada during the Second World War
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C. Population trends in postwar Canada D. Standards of living in Canada
72. According to the passage, when did Canada's baby boom begin?
A. In the decade after 1911 B. After 1945
C. During the depression of the 1930's D. In 1966
73. The word "five" in line 2 refers to _______.
A. Canadians B. years C. decades D. marriages
74. The word "surging" in line 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. new B. extra C. accelerating D. surprising
75. The author suggests that in Canada during the1950's _______.
A. the urban population decreased rapidly B. fewer people married
C. economic conditions were poor D. the birth rate was very high
76. The word "trend" in line 9 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. tendency B. aim C. growth D. directive
77. The word "peak" in line 12 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. pointed B. dismal C. mountain D. maximum
78. When was the birth rate in Canada at its lowest postwar level?
A. 1966 B. 1957 C. 1956 D. 1951
79. Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph?
A. people being better educated B. people getting married earlier
C. better standards of living D. couples buying houses
80. It can be inferred from the passage that before the Industrial Revolution _______.
A. families were larger B. population statistics were unreliable
C. the population grew steadily D. economic conditions were bad
Hawaii is famous all (81) …………………….the world for its stable climate. The temperature never
changes that much and ocean currents keep it cool, even (82) …………………….the area lies within the
tropics. The western sides of the islands are dry, while further to the north, (83) …………………….the island
is more mountainous, there is a high (84) …………………….of rainfall, in some places higher than anywhere
else in the world. The stable climate and the fertile soil are the reasons (85) …………………….agriculture
being an important source of income. Pineapples and sugar (86) …………………….grown all year round.
Tourism is also important, although it is banned on (87) a few of the islands. Hawaii is covered with
flowers the (88) …………………….year round. There are more than 1700 species of flowering plants and
trees and many of them (89) …………………….been imported from around the world. You will (90)
…………………….forget a visit to this island paradise in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

printed before it.
91. If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
 The sooner ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately.
 So ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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93. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home.
 I’d rather .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. The value of these goods has fallen considerably in the past week.
 There........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
 Despite ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
96. “Shall we go to Paris for the weekend, John?” Mary asked.
 Mary suggested ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
97. It is thought that the accident was caused by human error.
 The accident ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
98. Agree to be back by midnight and you can go.
 Providing .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
99. I would suggest seeing a doctor if it doesn't clear up.
 You’d .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
100. Tom insisted on being told the complete story.
 Nothing but .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
101. I offered to help her but she said “No, thanks” (turned)
 She ………………………………………………………………………. to help.
102. I would prefer you not to phone me at work. (rather)
 I’d ………………………………………………………………………. me at work.
103. He is determined to campaign for his son’s freedom. (intention)
 He has ………………………………………………………………………. for his son’s freedom.
104. “It is not worth worrying about the past” I told him. (point)
 I told him that ………………………………………………………………………. about the past.
105. I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money. (matter)
 No ………………………………………………………………………., I couldn’t get the money.
106. You’ve got to persuade the editor not to publish that story. (out)
 You’ve got to ………………………………………………………………………. that story.
107. It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking me first. (have)
You ………………………………………………………………………. before you borrowed my book
108. I sincerely promise you that I am telling you the truth (bottom)
I promise you ………………………………………………………………………. that I'm telling you the truth
109. We were just about to leave for the airport when hearing about the explosion. (point)
 We were ………………………………………………………for the airport when hearing about the explosion.
110. We should use gasoline sparingly. (economize)
 We ………………………………………………………………………. gasoline.
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Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer for each of the following blanks.
1. According to the man, his team lost the first match due to __________.
A. bad weather conditions B. injuries C. poor officiating
2. What reason was NOT mentioned about why his team lost their second game?
A. The referees made some terrible calls against some players.
B. They were disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct.
C. One of their players shot the ball into the wrong goal.
3. The man's team was winning the final match until ___________.
A. the other team made an amazing comeback
B. some of their players were ejected from the game
C. their fans booed the team and left the stadium
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4. Which team does the man want to win the World Cup now?
A. He doesn't care who wins at this point.
B. He wants the host nation to win.
C. He hopes the matches are cancelled.
5. Now that his team is out of the tournament, how is he spending his time?
A. He's been following a golf tournament on TV.
B. He's become interested in an online chess tournament.
C. He's been playing in a local tennis tournament.
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than three words
PRESTON PARK RUN
Details of run
Example
Day of Park Run: …….Saturday……
Start of run: in front of the (1) ……………………………
Time of start: (2) …………………………… am
Length of run: (3) …………………………… kilometers
At end of run: volunteer scans (4) ……………………………
Best way to register: on the (5) ……………………………
Cost of run: (6) £ ……………………………
Volunteering
Contact name: Pete (7) ……………………………
Phone number: (8) ……………………………
Activities: setting up course
(9) …………………………… the runners
(10) …………………………… for the weekly report
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. The information-office at the station ________ that all trains were running about one hour
behind time.
A. advertised B. decided C. explained D. promised
17. The house was sold for £60000, which was far more than its real _____.
A. cost B. value C. price D. expense
18. Although I spoke to him many times, he never took any _______.
A. notice B. remark C. warning D. observation
19. When he was a student, his father gave him a monthly ________ towards his expenses.
A. salary B. permission C. allowance D. wage
20. He was a much older tennis player but he had the great ________ of experience.
A. advantage B. deal C. help D. value
21. To get my travelers’ cheques I had to ________ a special cheque to the Bank for the total
amount.
A. make for B. make off C. make out D. make over
22. Well-mannered children have usually been properly ________ by their parents.
A. raised up B. borne up C. brought up D. put up
23. He said he had every ________ in his secretary; she would do the right thing.
A. confidence B. dependence C. thought D. knowledge
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24. I am sorry that I can’t ________ your invitation.
A. take B. except C. agree D. accept
25. I forgot to ________ him to buy some bread.
A. remember B. repeat C. remind D. let
26. ________ what he says, he wasn’t even there when the crime was committed.
A. Following B. Listening to C. According to D. Fearing
27. There is ________ that I may have to go into hospital next week.
A. an opportunity B. bad luck C. a possibility D. fate
28. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ________.
A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by understanding
29. How much would you ________ for repairing my watch?
A. charge B. cost C. pay D. demand
30. After the battle, the ________ soldiers were helped by those who could walk.
A. damaged B. wounded C. broken D. blessed
31. He hoped the appointment would enable him to gain greater ________ in publishing.
A. experience B. work C. jobs D. employment
32. ________ up children properly is mainly their parents’ duty.
A. growing B. rearing C. breeding D. bringing
33. Science has made great ________ during the past 30 years.
A. increases B. motions C. advances D. advantages
34. Her shoes ________ her gloves; they look very well together.
A. suit B. match C. fit D. compare
35. If you have a ________ to make about the food, I am willing to listen.
A. dislike B. trouble C. complaint D. discontent
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
36. I have just bought a replacement for one of my favorites which …………………………… disappeared. mystery
37. Gift exchange is …………………………… expression of social relations. signify
38. I try not to remember this …………………………… experience that only leaves me with unhappy thoughts. frighten
39. The boy …………………………… asked for permission to go out with his friends. repeat
40. British Rail apologized for the …………………………… of the 4.20 to Bath. cancel
41. He feels sad about his …………………………… result in the examination. satisfy
42. The …………………………… of this factory are widely consumed in this country. produce
43. You must keep on working with him no matter how much you ……………………………. agree
44. Film festivals are …………………………… divided into categories like drama, documentary or animation. typical
45. He enjoyed …………………………… with friends and it cost nothing. social
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
46. The 6-year-old boy resembles to his mother some what more than does his older brother.
47. Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics.
48. Ancient people made a clay pottery because they needed it for their survival.
49. A paragraph is a portion of a text consists of one or more sentences related to the same idea.
50. Carl Anderson discovered two atomic particles that he identified while studied cosmic rays.
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. Parents are naturally anxious ………………… their children’s safety.
52. In a consumer taste test, Coca-Cola went ………………… against Pepsi.
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53. Using your cell phone while driving is ………………… the law.
54. The scientist made an amazing discovery ………………… accident.
55. She ought to be thoroughly ashamed ………………… herself - talking to her mother like that!
SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)
Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (56)
________ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial (57)
________ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (58) ________ to something, and it
may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being (59)
________ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and
acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. For example, we may understand that they
are in fact (60) ________ to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them. Body movements
in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a
candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However it is not difficult to present the
right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s
character traits, and (61) ________ stability. This raises the awkward question of whether job
candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether
such tests actually produce (62) ________ results. For many people, being asked to take part in
such a test would be an objectionable (63) ________ into their private lives.
After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or
expect his or her family doctor to provide (64) ________ medical information. Quite apart from
this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (65) ________ employee or a
values colleague?
56. A. reckon B. rely C. trust D. estimate
57. A. manner B. image C. expression D. looks
58. A. notion B. feeling C. view D. reaction
59. A. successful B. humble C. good at D. tactful
60. A. hesitant B. reluctant C. tending D. used
61. A. psychological B. physical C. similar D. relevant
62. A. reliable B. predictable C. faithful D. regular
63. A. invasion B. infringement C. intrusion D. interference
64. A. confidential B. secretive C. reticent D. classified
65. A. laborious B. particular C. thorough D. conscientious
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living things,
the crucial problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of flowing water are
rare. And since man’s inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities of water at frequent
intervals, he can scarcely comprehend that many creatures of the desert pass their entire lives
without a single drop.
Uncompromising as it is, the desert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable to
withstand its desiccating effects. No moist-skinned, water-loving animals can exist there. Few large
animals are found. The giants of the North American desert are the deer, the coyote, and the
bobcat. Since desert country is open, it holds more swift-footed running and leaping creatures
than the tangled forest. Its population is largely nocturnal, silent, filled with reticence, and ruled by
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stealth. Yet they are not emaciated. Having adapted to their austere environment, they are as
healthy as animals anywhere else in the word.
The secret of their adjustment lies in the combination of behavior and physiology. None
could survive if, like mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many would die
in a matter of minutes. So most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool, humid burrows
underneath the ground, emerging to hunt only by night. The surface of the sun-baked desert
averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the temperature is only 60 degrees.
66. The title for this passage could be _____ .
A. D. esert Plants B. Life Underground
C. Animal Life in a Desert Environment D. Man’s Life in a Desert Environment
67. The word inexorable in the passage mostly means _____ .
A. relentless B. full C. demanding D. essential
68. Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as _____ .
A. sources of flowing water are rare in a desert
B. water is an essential part of his existence
C. water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things
D. very few large animals are found in the desert
69. The phrase those forms in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT _____.
A. water-loving animals B. the coyote and the bobcat
C. moist-skinned animals D. many large animals
70. According to the passage, creatures in the desert _____.
A. are smaller and fleeter than forest animals
B. live in an accommodating environment
C. are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
D. are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world
71. The author mentions all the following as examples of the behaviour of desert animals EXCEPT
_____.
A. they sleep during the day B. they dig home underground
C. they are noisy and aggressive D. they are watchful and quiet
72. The word emaciated in the passage mostly means _____.
A. wild B. cunning C. unmanageable D. unhealthy
73. The word them means
A. animals B. people C. water D. minutes
74. The word burrows in the passage mostly means _____.
A. places where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young”
B. holes or tunnels in the ground made by animals for them to live in
C. structures made of metal bars in which animals or birds are kept
D. places where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found
75. We can infer from the passage that _____ .
A. living things adjust to their environment B. water is the basis of desert life
C. desert life is colorful and diverse D. healthy animals live longer lives
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.
HOMESTAY
When studying a foreign language abroad, a large majority of students choose ‘homestay’
accommodation, living with a (76) ………………… family while they attend classes in a nearby language
school. Very (77) …………………, however, once lessons have finished, students speak their mother
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tongue with other class members of the same nationality. On a Homestay Language International
study trip, we ensure total immersion in the target language environment by arranging
accomodation and one-by-one tuition in your teacher’s home, so that you (78) ………………… surrounded
by the language during every moment of your stay.
As you are the only student, you can learn (79) ………………… your own pace, and the lessons are
made to suit your individual interests and objectives. You will also have the chance to (80) …………………
fully in your host teacher’s activities, including trips to places of (81) ………………… in the local area. All of
our teachers have a university degree and a relevant (82) ………………… qualification, and most have
spent much time abroad and they can understand the needs and concerns of their (83) …………………
guests. Homestay Language International offers a wide range of general or business courses for
young and old alike, with a choice of (84) ………………… 80 destinations throughout the world. Whether
it’s English in New Zealand, French in Canada or German in Austria, you can expect a (85) …………………
welcome in a relaxed home environment and an unforgettable study experience.
SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90.(2 point- 0.4/ each)
printed before it.
86. House prices have risen dramatically this year.
 There has …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
87. Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.
@ Elizabeth …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
88. The garage is going to repair the car for him next week.
@ He is going ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
89. John and Mary moved to Edinburgh twenty years ago.
@ It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
90. He got down to writing a letter as soon as he returned from his work.
@ No sooner …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
91. Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework.
 Tired …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
92. I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.
 It can’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
93. She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.
 Hardly ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
94. “Let’s go to the cinema tonight” he suggested
 He suggested ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
95. “You should have finished the report by now,” the boss said to his secretary.
 The boss scolded ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92.(2 points - 0.4/ each)
96. Sarah wore dark glasses so that no one could recognize her. (avoid)
@ Sarah wore ………………………………………………………… recognised.
97. The lecture was cancelled because the professor was ill. (called)
 They ………………………………………………………… because the professor was ill.
98. John never takes any notices what his children say. (attention)
 John never ………………………………………………………… what his children say
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99. Smoking in the library is forbidden. (allowed)
 You ………………………………………………………… in the library.
100. I regret not taking your advice in the first place. (followed)
 If only ………………………………………………………… in the first place.
101. They were on the point of cancelling the match. (call)
 They were ………………………………………………………… the match.
102. My sister finds commuting every day annoying (put)
 It's difficult for my sister to ………………………………………………………………… every day
103. The defense contributed enormously to the team's success. (made)
 The defense ……………………………..………………………………… the team's success.
104. My husband has earned the income since I broke my leg. (bacon)
 My husband has ………………………………………………………… since I broke my leg.
105. John and his father look very similar. (image)
 John is ……………………………...........…………………………… his father.
THE END
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________________ NĂM HỌC ………………………….
1. About how long was the man in the shower?
A. 20 minutes B. 25 minutes C. 30 minutes
2. About how many gallons of water did the man waste during his shower?
A. 60 B. 50 C. 40
3. How much was their water bill last month?
A. $103 B. $113 C. $130
4. The man doesn't have a lot of money because _______.
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A. he has an expensive car loan B. he is paying for school C. he's not working now
5. The woman suggests that her brother _______________ to help them save money.
A. only shower on weekends B. take a shower at the gym C. shower at their parents' house
SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Entry Details
Example
Cost of entry: …………..£5……………………
Length of story: approximately (1) ……………………………..
Story must include: a (2) …………………………….. ending.
Minimum age: (3) ……………………………..
Last entry date: 1st ……………………………..
Web address: www.(5) ……………………………...com
Don’t: (6) …………………………….. the story to the organizers.
Judging and Prize Details
The competition is judged by (7) ……………………………..
The top five stories will be available (8) ……………………………..
The top story will be chosen by the (9) ……………………………..
The first prize is a place at a writers’ workshop in (10) ……………………………..
16. You will have to ________ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. put off B. cut down C. put out D. put up
17. ________, after trying three times, he passed the examination.
A. Lastly B. Last of all C. Last D. At last
18. This is the oldest building ________ the village.
A. of B. by C. in D. to
19. ________ scientists have observed increased pollution in the water supply.
A. late B. later C. Latter D. Lately
20. four o’clock Mr Hutchinson still had some ________ to do in the garden.
A. work B. job C. effort D. task
21. Very few scientists ________ with completely new answers to the world’s problems.
A. come to B. come around C. come up D. come in
22. If you want to telephone him you will have to ________ the number in the book.
A. look at B. look to C. look through D. look up
23. She began to feel nervous when the train pulled up at the ________ between Austria and
Yugoslavia.
A. limit B. edge C. bar D. border
24. Students are expected to ________ their classes regularly.
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A. assist B. frequent C. attend D. follow
25. He was pleased to have the ________ to hear such a fine musician play hit favorite piece of
music.
A. occasion B. possibility C. fate D. opportunity
26. We had a marvelous holiday: only the last two days were slightly ________ by the weather.
A. damaged B. hurt C. ruined D. spoiled
27. Ann is so ________ to succeed that I am sure nothing will stop her.
A. determined B. willing C. strong D. patient
28. On Sundays the business center of the city was usually quite ________.
A. left B. deserted C. unpopular D. unattended
29. Before you sign anything important, pay careful _____ to all the conditions.
A. notice B. attention C. regards D. reference
30. When I came through the customs at the airport I had to pay ________ on a clock I had
bought.
A. taxes B. duty C. fines D. rates
31. It was after dark when the two children were both ________ on the safety-crossing by a lorry.
A. knocked down B. knocked out C. run across D. run out
32. Will you _______ my essay, please, to find out whether I made any mistakes?
A. see through B. look through C. look up D. look into
33. At the moment my car is at the garage being made ready for a ________ across Europe.
A. journey B. route C. travel D. progress
34. He asked an artist to ________ some drawings to illustrate what he had written.
A. show B. make C. paint D. describe
35. The rising _____ of living is as hard on country families as on city families.
A. amount B. cost C. expense D. increase
36. My library card is up for …………………………….. next year. It expires in December. NEW
37. Oh, hello Mr. Mader! It's a …………………………….. to have you here. PLEBASE
38. Her scruffy …………………………….. didnd't reflect her personality. APPEAR
39. The …………………………….. helped to improve the students' performance in the school play. REHEARSE
40. The …………………………….. of the education system in Finland is famous all around Europe. EFFICIENT
41. The experts predicted …………………………….. for the company in 2015. PROSPER
42. The coach's lack of …………………….. affected the relationship between the players of the team. LEADER
43. The government is noted for its …………………………….. drugs policy. COMPROMISE
44. Critics say he has been weak and ……………………………... DECIDE
45. The economies of Western Europe and Japan experienced …………………………….. growth. PRECEDE
46. The duties of a policeman are more dangerous than that of a teacher.
47. Emmy was determined to succeed and final achieved what she wanted.
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48. I would rather she is staying at home at the moment.
49. All of the mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly among the friendly to human.
50. Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities.
51. Mary found it hard to concentrate ……………….. her work because of the noise.
52. It is better to try to work ……………….. rather than against the boss.
53. Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke ……………….. a warehouse yesterday.
54. These paintings have been ……………….. possession of my family for generations.
55. Why is the media so preocupied ……………….. the love lives of politicians?
PENICILIN BEFORE PENTIUMS FOR THE POOR
One of the hottest topics on the international development agenda is how to harness the
power of International Monetary Fund for the benefit of developing countries. What is sometimes
called ‘the death of distance’, brought about by the (56) ________, allows professional services
such as (57) ________ education and training to be provided easily and quickly to (58) ________
areas. Some of the gains can be seen in countries as diverse as India and Morocco, where
innovations range from (59) ________ government announcements to local craftsmen selling their
wares to a (60) ________ market. But already a huge and expanding (61) ________ divide is
opening up between developed and developing nations. The major task facing world leaders at
present is to (62) ________ everybody on the planet with clean water, basic education and the
drugs needed to fight preventable diseases. Installing a (63) ________ in every classroom and
linking us all to (64) ________ must be a lesser (65) ________, for the time being at least.
56. A. computer B. telephone C. modem D. internet
57. A. stationery B. software C. hardware D. equipment
58. A. far B. uninhabited C. remote D. secluded
59. A. programmed B. broadcast C. recorded D. online
60. A. global B. technical C. village D. shrinking
61. A. physical B. digital C. electrical D. economical
62. A. supply B. give C. donate D. administer
63. A. plug B. video C. mobile phone D. modem
64. A. the real world B. cyberspace C. virtual reality D. outer space
65. A. priority B. advantage C. importance D. criteria
Wood has long been a popular building material in North America because it has generally been
plentiful and cheap. Swedish settlers in Delaware built log cabins as early as 1630s. In New
England, British colonists built wooden ‘saltbox houses’. Most of the wooden homes of Colonial
times could be built with simple tools and minimal skills.
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In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts
and held together with wooden pegs. This method of construction was time – consuming and
required highly skilled workers with special tools. The balloon – frame house, invented in 1833 in
Chicago by a carpenter from Hartford. Connecticut, used a frame of lightweight lumber, mostly 2
´4 and 2´6 inches. This type of house could be assembled by any careful worker who could saw in
a straight line and drive a nail.
This revolution in building was made possible by improved sawmills that could quickly cut
boards to standard sizes and the lower cost of lumber that resulted. There were also new
machines that could produce huge quantities of inexpensive nails. Skeptics predicted that a strong
wind could send such houses flying through the air like balloons and, at first ‘balloon frame’ was a
term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and wooden houses have been basically
built this way ever since.
66. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
B. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.
C. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
D. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.
67. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon - frame house originally come
from?
A. Connecticut B. Chicago C. Sweden D. Delaware
68. Which of the following questions about the balloon-frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. Where was it invented?
B. What was its inventor’s name?
C. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
D. In what year was it invented?
69. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?
A. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.
B. Saltbox houses.
C. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
D. Balloon – frame houses.
70. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon - frame house EXCEPT
______.
A. the invention of sophisticated tools B. the production of cheap nails
C. improvements in sawmills D. the falling price of lumber
71. According to the passage, why was the term balloon -frame applied to certain houses?
A. They could be moved from place to place.
B. They could be easily expanded.
C. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
D. They were made of lightweight materials.
72. The word derision is closest in meaning to _______.
A. affection B. ignorance C. ridicule D. regret
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73. Skeptics thought that the balloon – frame house would be _________.
A. expanded B. blown away C. demolished D. raised
74. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as _________.
A. revolutionary B. basic C. innovative D. time – consuming
75. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were _________.
A. difficult to build B. easy to build C. demanding D. challenging
Most people know that cigarette smoking is (76) ……………………….. to their health.Scientific research
shows that it can (77) ……………………….. many kinds of diseases. In fact, many people (78) ……………………….. smoke
get lung cancer. Doctors believe that it may also cause lung cancer in people who (79) ………………………..
not smoke. Nonsmokers often breathe in the smoke from (80) ……………………….. people’s cigarette. This is
secondhand smoking. People are becoming very (81) ……………………….. of the danger of secondhand
smoke, As a result, they (82) ……………………….. passed laws that prohibit people from smoking in many
public places. Besides, many government tend to (83) ……………………….. put taxes on cigarette so as to
discourage people from smoking. With all the concerted effort (84) ……………………….. of the authority and
non-smokers, we can look forward to the world (85) ……………………….. smoking.
printed before it.
86. If I were Peter, I’d look for another job.
=> I .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. The teacher started to write the lesson plan right after he returned home
=> Hardly .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. We couldn’t get nearer because of the police
=> The police ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. They say that Nam is the brightest student in our school
=> No .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. I only recognizes him when he came into the room
=> It was ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. I wasn’t a bit surprised to hear that John had changed his job.
 It came ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. There was never any answer when we rang.
 Every ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car, but you won’t succeed.
 There is no point .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. There isn’t a pair of thermal socks left in the shop, madam!
 We are completely ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. He insisted on a full apology.
 Nothing but ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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96. People generally think of tennis as a safe sport. considered
 Tennis ………………………..…………………………………….. a safe sport.
97. It is advisable not to climb mountains after a heavy snowfall. avoid
 You ………………………..………………………………………….. mountains after a heavy snowfall.
98. Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she failed the exam. tears
 Sarah ………………………..………………………………………….. as she had failed the exam.
99. Delia will no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude. put
 Delia will not ………………………..………………………………………….. from her colleagues any longer.
100. I find driving on the left in England very strange. used
 I am not ………………………..………………………………………….. the left in England.
101. Of all the cities I know, there are few that are more beautiful than St Petersburg. (loveliest)
→ St Petersburg is one of ………………………..………………………………………….. visited.
102. People say that, if you run, you burn calories efficiently. (supposed)
→ Running ………………………..………………………………………….. way of burning calories.
103. It might well rain tomorrow so I think you should take your umbrella. (case)
→ Don’t forget to take your umbrella ………………………..………………………………………….. tomorrow.
104. Tom frequently invents ridiculous stories like that! (make)
® It is typical ………………………..………………………………………….. a ridiculous story like that!
105. I don’t mind whether we stay in or go out this evening. (difference)
→ It doesn’t ………………………..………………………………………….. whether we stay in or go out this evening.
……………………THE END ……………………...
________________ NĂM HỌC ………………………….
1. What is the main topic of this conversation?
A. computer sales negotiations B. a preliminary interview C. an Internet seminar
meeting
2. From the discussion, what did Mr. Taylor probably do for his previous company?
A. He managed the sales department.
B. He gave seminars on the Internet.
C. He worked as a custodian.
3. Mr. Taylor thinks that Java is _________.
A. a Web page authoring program.B. a kind of beverage. C. a computer game software.
4. What does the man mean when he says, "We'll be in touch" at the end of the conversation?
A. He will call Mr. Taylor in the next few days.
B. He talk over their discussion with others.
C. He will not contact him for further consideration.
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5. Choose the best word(s) to describe Mr. Taylor:
A. on the ball B. high achiever C. uninformed
BUS PASS APPLICATION FORM
Example: Answer
Pass applied for: 1 month
Name: Nathalie (6) ………………………………
Address: 45 (7) ………………………………Newlands, Adelaide
Postcode: (8) ………………………………
Date of birth: 13th May 1982
Tel number: (9) ………………………………
University card shown: Yes
Zones required: (10) ………………………………
Adelaide Day Trips on the Bus
– The MacDonald Nature Park
Outward Journey Leaves 8.00am
Length of Journey 2 hours
Return Journey Leaves (11) ………………………………
Things to do/see Walk nature trails + MacDonald River
Bring A camera
Pearl Bay
Length of Journey (12) ………………………………
Return Journey Leaves 4.00pm
Things to do/see Walk along (13) ………………………………+ see view
Lie on the beach + swim
Bring Swimming gear + a towel
The Huron Gold Mine
Length of Journey Half an hour
Return Journey Leaves (14) ………………………………pm
Things to do/see Go round the museum and tunnels
Find some gold!!
Bring (15) A ………………………………
16. You have never been to Nha Trang ________?
A. have you B. haven’t C. you have D. you haven’t
17. When ________ a dictionary, you need to be able to understand the symbols and the
abbreviations it contains.
A. having used B. use C. to use D. using
18.How can I know ________ book is yours?- They are so alike.
A. what B. which C. this D. the
19. You’d better take his proposal _______ before _______ your final decision.
A. by surprise/ making B. by surprise/ doing C. into account/ making D. into account/ doing
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20. She will visit us as soon as she arrives ________ Paris.
A. at B. in C. on D. to
21. The secretary to ________ I talked didn’t know where the meeting was.
A. which B. who C. that D. whom
22. I find the time of English meals very strange. I’m not used ________ dinner at 5 pm.
A. to have B. to having C. having D. have
23. If I ________ you, I’d take some rest before the game tomorrow.
A. am B. could be C. were D. would be
24. I have to be present at eight o’ clock and so ________.
A. are you B. have you C. do you D. you do
25. The smaller the room is, the ________ furniture it needs.
A. fewer B. small C. more D. less
26. ________ paul brings the money for lunch, we’ll go right down to the cafeteria.
A. Since B. As soon as C. Now that D. Until
27. It is recommended that he _______ this course
A. took B. takes C. take D. taking
28. Various societies define _______ in many rather complex ways.
A. that is successful B. what success is C. that success is D. what is success
29. Fort Niagara was built by the French in 1762 on land ______ the Seneca Indians.
A. they buy from B. bought from C. buying from D. was bought from
30. Our village had _______ money available for education that the schools had to close.
A. so little B. such little C. so much D. such much
31. The stolen jewels were ________ a lot of money.
A. valued B. cost C. priced D. worth
32. I don’t see any________ in arriving early at the theatre.
A. cause B. point C. reason D. aim
33. The children loved ________ the old castle.
A. discovering B. exploring C. hunting D. detecting
34. These figures show a ________ in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales.
A. loss B. lessening C. reduction D. lowering
35. After he had broken his leg, Henry could only go up and down stairs ________.
A. hardly B. in difficulties C. with difficulty D. hard
36. It's ………………………………of you to say that. You know it isn't true! (honest)
37. We must test the ………………………………of the water. (pure)
38. Three firms are in ………………………………for the same contract. (compete)
39. She is extremely ………………………………about the history of art. (know)
40. I got some very ………………………………news this morning. (surprise)
41. I’m applying for ………………………………of this club. (member)
42. What I hate most about Tom is his ………………………………. (reliable)
43. The boy was not ………………………………to admit his mistake. (courage)
44. This is Alexandra, my personal ………………………………. (assist)
45. The police asked me to give a ………………………………of the suitcase I had lost. (describe)
46. Rocks can be broken apart by water that seeps into the cracks and freeze in low temperatures.
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47. The teacher told the students don't to discuss the take-home exam with each other.
48. Knowledges about cultures provides insights into the learned behaviors of groups.
49. Aluminum has a hard imperious coasting which protects the metal from corrode.
50. After learned to print, elementary school children learn cursive writing.
46. In the end, he succeeded …………………solving the problem.
47. He apologized to her teacher …………………her coming late.
48. Did he break the window …………………accident or on purpose?
49. After payment, you'll receive the product …………………10 business days.
50. He's Italian? For some reason I was …………………the impression that he was Spanish.
NEW HUNT FOR LIFE IN SPACE
British space scientists are planning to join the American in the race to find evidence of life on
(56) _______ planets. Alan Penny and his team at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory have designed
a telescope that is 40 times more powerful than Hubble. Known as ‘Darwin’, his telescope could tell if
planets 50 (57) _______ years away have any kind of life on them. Two days (58) _______, NASA
scientists had shown a proof that one of Jupiter’s moons could support life, Penny announced that his
telescope may be included in a European Space Agency mission. The Darwin project, with a (59)
_______ of 500 million, is on a short list of two proposals. If approved it will probably be (60) _______
around 2015, its destination somewhere between Mars and Jupiter. The blueprint is actually for five
telescopes positioned 50 meters apart in space, slowly circling a (61) _______ processing station. The
combined data from these telescopes would build up a full picture of a planet, picking out faint
images that have never been seen before. Darwin would not be able to take detailed photographs of
the planets it (62) _______, but Penny believes a second- generation telescope could be sent up to do
this. He claims it is worthwhile mapping the universe around our (63) _______ galaxy, even though
these planets lie (64) _______ our reach for the moment. The European Space Agency will make its
decision (65) ______ Darwin within three years.
56. A. another B. other C. others D. the other
57. A. light B. lighten C. lightening D. lighting
58. A. following B. after C. next D. later
59. A. price B. schedule C. charge D. budget
60. A. driven B. fetched C. launched D. taken
61. A. central B. centre C. middle D. heart
62. A. invents B. searches C. discovers D. looks
63. A. alone B. same C. one D. own
64. A. out B. toward C. beyond D. over
65. A. of B. on C. about D. with
Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and
offices. For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or
typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can
communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office
computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates
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that there are approximately 8,7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising
annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business
Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn’t
telecommuting become more popular?
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the
part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large
work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for
managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibilities.
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to
accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and
many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are
not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is
set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.
66. With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?
A. The advantages of telecommuting. B. A definition of telecommuting.
C. An overview of telecommuting. D. The failure of telecommuting.
67. How many Americans are involved in telecommuting?
A. More than predicted in Business Week. B. More than 8 million.
C. Fewer than estimated in USA Today. D. Fewer than last year.
68. The phrase “of no consequence” means ________.
A. of no use B. of no good C. unimportant D. irrelevant
69. The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT________.
A. the opportunities for advancement. B. the different system of supervision.
C. the lack of interaction with a group. D. The work place is in the home.
70. The word “executives” in line 10 refers to ________.
A. telecommuters B. managers C. employees D. most people
71. The word “them” in line 11 refers to ________.
A. systems B. telecommuters C. executives D. responsibilities
72. The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees ________.
A. need regular interaction with their families.
B. are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office.
C. feel that a work area in their home is away from the office.
D. are ignorant of telecommuting.
73. It can be inferred from the passage that the author is________.
A. a telecommuter B. the manager C. a statistician D. a reporter
74. The word “reluctant” in line 13 can best be replaced by________.
A. opposite B. willing C. hesitate D. typical
75. When Business Week published “The Portable Executive”, it implied that________.
A. systems for managing telecommuters were not effective.
B. there was resistance on the part of many managers about telecommuting.
C. the trend for telecommuting was optimistic.
D. most telecommuters were satisfied with their work.
These days it is impossible to open a newspaper (76) …………………………. reading about the damage
we are doing to the environment. The earth is being threatened (77) …………………………. the future looks
bad (78) …………………………. can each of us do? We can not clean (79) …………………………. our polluted rivers and
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seas over night. Nor we can stop the (80) …………………………. of plants and animals. But we can stop adding
to the problem (81) …………………………. scientists look for answer. It may not be easy to change your
lifestyle (82) …………………………. but some steps are easy to take: cut down the amout of driving you do, or
use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save (83) …………………………., which also (84) ………………………….
household bills. We all make a personal decision to work for the future of our planet if we want to
ensure a better world (85) …………………………. our grandchildren.
printed before it.
86. I wish I had a younger sister.
 If ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. Although it looks fierce, the dog has never bitten anyone.
 Fierce ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. It is impossible to finish the job today.
 The job ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. "You should have waited for us," the team leader said to John.
 The team leader criticized ........................................................................................................................................................................................
90. They kept his passport so that he couldn't leave the country.
 They prevented .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .
91. “Why don't you get your hair cut, Gavin?" said Adam.
 Adam suggested ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. Without skillful surgery he would not have survived the operation.
 But for ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. I am on the tenth page of the letter I am writing.
 So far I ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. Dick is in prison because a detective recognized him.
 If a detective ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
 At no time ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
96. Nick said we should reduce the amount of salt in our food. cut
 We ………………………………………………………………… of salt in our food, according to Nick.
97. Brain was really interested in American history in his school days. interest
 Brain ………………………………………………………………… American history in his school days.
98. Do you mind if I come over to see you later? objection
 Do you ………………………………………………………………… me coming over to see you later?
99. The police now think he invented the story to protect his girlfriend. made
 He is now thought to ………………………………………………………………… to protect his girlfriend.
100. It's possible that the thieves entered the building. broken
 The thieves ………………………………………………………………… the building.
101. It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you book. (paid)
 The full amount will ………………………………………………………………… when you look.
102. You didn't think carefully enough before you decided. (ought)
 You ………………………………………………………………… more carefully before you decided.
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103. We'll have to make up our minds by the end of the week. (be)
 A decision ………………………………………………………………… by the end of the week.
104. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. (being)
 Surely nobody ………………………………………………………………… in public.
105. Emily was determined to get a higher position. (heart)
 Emily ………………………………………………………………… getting a higher position.
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH

________________ NĂM HỌC ………………………….

SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points)

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SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points)

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SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points)

SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 points)

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TOTAL HEALTH CLINIC

Part 2: Questions from 11 to 15. (1 point - 0.2/ each)

39. How can we do to keep the environment …………………..………. (pollute)

104. He speaks German extremely well. (command)

SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points)

Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 point - 0.2/ each)

SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points)

SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 points)

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