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PART ONE: PHONOLOGY

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. (5 pts)
1. A. concerned B. raised C. developed D. maintained
2. A. character B. champion C. chemistry D. technology
3. A. humane B. shrub C. buffalo D. hummock
4. A. modernise B. dramatise C. expertise D. merchandise
5. A. chameleon B. enchant C. chamberlain D. bachelor
6. A. solemnity B. spectacle C. sombrero D. desolate
7. A. costume B. cosmetic C. disposal D. ostensible
8. A. cantaloupe B. catastrophe C. apostrophe D. recipe
9. A. suitable B. biscuit C. guilty D. building
10. A. naval B. canal C. fatal D. mammal

II. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the other three. (5 pts)
1. A. creature B. commence C. conquer D. email
2. A. initiate B. economic C. photography D. catastrophe
3. A. magnificent B. original C. mausoleum D. disqualify
4. A. traditional B. attractive C. generation D. activity
5. A. communicate B. impatient C. apologise D. politics
6. A. consultant B. ethical C. internship D. property
7. A. molecular B. hypothesis C. notorious D. editorial
8. A. predecessor B. positive C. empathize D. guarantee
9. A. emaciated B. entertain C. conscientious D. journalese
10. A. impudent B. articulate C. ultimate D. oscillate

PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. (10 pts)
1. The standard Milky Way model comprised a thin disk of bright young stars surrounded by a sparsely ______ halo of
old stars.
A. colonised B. inhabited C. occupied D. populated
2. Most armies around the world use satellite technology to ______ orders.
A. emit B. impart C. release D. relay
3. I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than to talk on the phone.
A. in person B. facing them C. looking them D. seeing them
4. It was imperative for the authorities to ______ the epidemic.
A. succeed B. localise C. spread D. define
5. His efforts, though futile, are still ______.
A. refined B. intimidated C. pious D. commendable
6. The builder’s conservative estimate of the time required to remodel the kitchen was two months.
A. traditional B. reactionary C. protective D. cautious
7. The old clock ______ perfect time, it’s never fast or slow.
A. remains B. keeps C. stays D. follows
8. “What did you talk about?” – “Oh, ______.”
A. pins and needles B. here and there C. this and that D. leaps and bounds
9. The ______ in a theatre are along the front of the stage.
A. footlights B. spotlight C. frontlight D. limelight
10. Jake won’t be coming to the meeting this evening. He has gone ______ a virus.
A. down with B. up to C. in for D. out of
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11. After the funeral, the residents of the apartment building ______.
A. sent to the cemetery each week flowers faithfully B. sent faithfully flowers all week to the cemetery
C. sent flowers faithfully to the cemetery each week D. sent each week faithfully to the cemetery flowers
12. He was sent to prison ______ default of payment.
A. in B. on C. of D. at
13. The confidence trickster ______ the old lady out of her life savings.
A. deceived B. misled C. robbed D. swindled
14. Nicholas crept in ______ his parents should wake up.
A. unless B. lest C. otherwise D. whereby
15. ______ of young people in the city are becoming addicted to cocaine.
A. An increasing number B. The increasing number
C. An increasing amount D. the increasing amount
16. I think that the Chinese ______ of education is rather different from the western one.
A. notion B. fancy C. opinion D. belief
17. Mrs. Smith: “I’d like to try on this dress, please.” - Shop-assistant: “______”
A. Why not? B. I’d love to. C. That’s right. D. By all means.
18. Out ______ when the bell rang.
A. ran the children B. did the children run C. run the children D. do the children run
19. ______, she was quite confident the first time she practiced this sport.
A. In spite of a disabling girl B. Because she was disabled
C. Though a disabled girl D. Although she was disabling
20. _____ they make show that young children are capable of arriving at surprisingly subtle grammatical generalizations.
A. The mistake B. The very mistakes C. Very mistakes D. Some very mistakes

II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each of the sentences. (10 pts)
1. We cannot convict a man of crime on (circumstance) evidence alone. ……………………
2. Without the (patron) of several large firms, the festival couldn't take place. ……………………
3. You should show more (civil) to your host. ……………………
4. Whenever I go to London I feel like a (province). ……………………
5. The minister gave (evade) answers to the interviewer's questions. ……………………
6. She stood there completely (EXPRESS), so I had no idea at all what she was thinking. ……………………
7. How to win friends and Influence People is really a(n) (PUT) book for all generations of readers. ……………………
8. I don’t think you should have any (EXCLAIM) marks in your PhD dissertation. ……………………
9. Any actor who becomes known for one role is in danger of becoming ( TYPE). ……………………
10. Advertising is particularly effective on people who are highly ( SUGGEST). ……………………

III. Fill each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10 pts)
1. ___ the Wimbledon Tennis Championship, the reigning champion was knocked ___ in the first round. ………………..
2. Constant daydreaming doesn’t make ___ a successful career ___ music. ………………..
3. Steve threw ___ his chances of passing ___ spending too much time on the first question. ………………..
4. It falls ___ Mary to care ___ her mother since her sister moved. ………………..
5. They are certainly well ___ and they’d like to exchange this car ___ a new model. ………………..
6. She’s worked very hard ___ her tennis and she’s progressing ___ leaps and bounds. ………………..
7. Environmental groups are locked ___ argument with the council ___ the proposal. ………………..
8. We were taken ___ for a meal ___ the company’s expense. ………………..
9. I believe the apartment ___ sale is now ___ offer. ………………..
10. Let’s kick ___ this session ___ introducing ourselves, shall we? ………………..

IV. The following passage contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the
corresponding numbered boxes. (10 pts)
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1 Too many parents have the tough time getting clear and accessible information about the public schools at their
2 communities. That is why President Clinton had announced an initiative requiring all states to produce annual
3 reports cards that are easily understood by and widely distributing to parents and the public, for each school,
4 school district and the state as a whole. The report cards will include information on student achievement, teacher
5 professionally qualifications, class size, school safety and other factors that will help parents judge the overall
6 performance of the schools. President Clinton's proposal will help ensure which parents in every state have an
7 access to the information they need to determine the quality of their schools and identity areas in which
8 improvement needed.

NO. LINES MISTAKES CORRECTIONS NO. LINES MISTAKES CORRECTIONS

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

PART THREE: READING

I. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. (10 pts)
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly
well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with.
Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth lies somewhere
between these two extremes. It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will
5 increase a child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and
opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were
separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on
intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment.
10 One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed
well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity
to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed
even better. This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment,
the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the
15 socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this
does not affect intelligence. Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but, they can be developed by
them. One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary
performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’
hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
20 People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
• Marry an intelligent person.
• Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
• Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
• Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for
25 a child who wants to become an outstanding musician.
1. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ______.
A. an expensive education B. good musical instruments
C. parental support and encouragement D. wealthy and loving parents
2. The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. other geniuses B. other scientists C. other children D. other people
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3. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ______.
A. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment D. different twins generally have different levels of ability
4. Scientists chose twins for their study because ______.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
D. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
5. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
B. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
6. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ______.
A. only their interest in computer games B. their own interest
C. only their interests in musical instruments D. their parents’ interests
7. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ______.
A. pushing their children too hard B. letting them play their own way
C. permitting them to follow their own interests D. starting their education at an early age
8. The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel” in the passage means that in order to
become a genius ______.
A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it B. you need to have good health and good nourishment
C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
9. The word “favorable” in the passage mostly means ______.
A. helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people
B. good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful
C. of high quality or an acceptable standard
D. under the control or in the power of somebody else
10. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.
A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/her parents
B. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
C. to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
D. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure

II. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. (5 pts)
According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable. But
passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips. Experts say that you should
read and listen to safety instructions before take-off and ask questions if you have uncertainties. You should fasten
your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of course, you should also know how to release
5 mechanism of your belt operates. During take-offs and landings, you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor.
Before take-off you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seats between you
and the exits to so that you can find them in the dark if necessary.
In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your
head down until the plane comes to a complete stop. If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low
10 and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke
inhalation. To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew commands and do not take personal belongings with you.
Do not jump on escape slides before they are inflated, and when you jump, do so with your arms and legs extended
in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from them as quickly as possible, and never
smoke near the wreckage.
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1. What is the main topic of the passage?

A. Airline industry accident statistics. B. Procedures for evacuating aircraft.
C. Guidelines for increasing aircraft passenger survival. D. Safety instructions in air travel.
2. Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions ______.
A. in an emergency B. before locating the exits C. if smoke is in the cabin D. before take-off
3. According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat the floor ______.
A. throughout the flight B. during takeoffs and landings
C. especially during landings D. only if an accident is possible
4. According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before takeoff?
A. The ones that can be found in the dark. B. The two closest to the passenger's seat.
C. The nearest one. D. The ones with counted rows of seats between them.
5. The word "inflated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. lifted B. expanded C. extended D. assembled

III. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the blanks. (5 pts)
Panic is rising (1)__ hairstylists in Denmark. Some of those who often color, perm or highlight hair-125 stylists in all- are
complaining (2)__ symptoms which may indicate brain damage. Authorities have been forced to investigate, and it appears
that many stylists are (3)__ from memory loss, nausea and frequent headaches. The reason is that the chemicals (4)__
produce harmful fumes. The hairdressers’ unions are funding investigations into the problem. However, scientists are (5)__
because the quantity of chemicals used is not enough to be harmful. Many stylists are now worried, so Denmark has (6)__
strict regulations. Manufacturers must now list all the chemicals contained in the products. (7)__ ventilation must be
provided in hairdressing salons and clients will wear a special perm-helmet, (8)__ the fumes away from the stylist. All of
Europe will have to (9)__ these new regulations. At the moment, everything is still at the committee stage, but soon the
revolutionary perm-helmet will be worn in all salons. Final decisions will be (10)__ when hair-dressers’ unions meet in
Brussels to discuss the problem.
1. A. among B. between C. at D. in
2. A. of B. to C. from D. with
3. A. experiencing B. impaired C. suffering D. injured
4. A. consumed B. used C. operated D. exploited
5. A. suspicious B. scornful C. skeptical D. thoughtful
6. A. taken B. initiated C. launched D. introduced
7. A. Plenty B. Surplus C. Ample D. Abundant
8. A. guiding B. directing C. leading D. turning
9. A. comply with B. apply to C. follow with D. fulfill to
10. A. given B. made C. found D. done
IV. Read the passage and fill each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word. (10 pts)
Nowadays there is an increasing emphasis on the idea of life-long education, (1)__ is to
say, education that continues through the (2)__ of adulthood. One way in which adults can 1. ……………………
develop their interest in a new subject is to watch television programmes, or read books. A
potentially much richer way is to wander through a (3)__ environment, such as a science 2. ……………………
museum, laid (4)__ in a systematic way to introduce visitors to particular subjects. With the 3. ……………………
help of audio-visual (5)__, computer-assisted instruction and other devices, a museum can 4. ……………………
bring a subject alive in ways that compare favourably with a television programme, or a
book. The kind of help that museums can give to adults can equally well be given to 5. ……………………
children, and to teachers (6)__ pupils have come to the museum for specific 6. ……………………
purposes. At a time when the (7)__ for public accountability has never been greater, it is 7. ……………………
(8)__ remembering that many museums receive substantial grants towards (9)__ is
supposed to be stimulating educational provision for the general public. Museums accepting 8. ……………………
these grants, yet offering little more than the occasional public lecture, or very minimal help 9. ……………………
to schoolteachers arriving at the museum with their pupils, therefore risk having (10)__ 10. ……………………
financial support severely cut back, or even withdrawn.
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PART FOUR: WRITING

I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one printed before it. (10 pts)
1. She looks remarkably like her mother.
She bears ……………………………………………………………………………….
2. Everyone must wear a seat belt.
Wearing ………………………………………………………………………………….
3. He tried very hard, but he never succeeded.
Try ………………………………………………………………………………………...
4. Her friend came and saw her in hospital, which was kind.
It was kind ……………………………………………………………………………….
5. You are all welcome to take any food you like.
Help ………………………………………………………………………………………
6. She was definitely displeased when I told her.
She was anything ……………………………………………………………………….
7. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.
But for his command ……………………………………………………………………
8. Despite the lack of their financial support, we will have to carry out the project.
Whether ………………………………………………………………………………….
9. He decided to repair the thing himself and not to take it back to the shop.
Rather ……………………………………………………………………………………
10. What I admire most about him is his absolute frankness.
His absolute frankness, more …………………………………………………………

II. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one, using
the word given. Do not change this word in any way. (10 pts)
1. There was loud applause as he left the stage. ACCOMPANIMENT

……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Mike is never reluctant to make tough decisions as a manager SHRINKS

……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Bill reckoned that his success was due to incredible luck. PUT

……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. The candle fell over and made the barn start burning. LIGHT

……………………………………………………………………………………………
5. City-dwellers often get depressed nowadays. PRONE

……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. If your order is delayed, we will contact you. DELAY

……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. I don’t know how on earth she thinks of such brilliant plots for her novels. COME

……………………………………………………………………………………………
8. I’m sure Nancy is still presuming that the party starts at nine. IMPRESSION

……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. On no account will I lend you $500. QUESTION

……………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Some people will do anything to lose weight. LENGTHS

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