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ตวิ สอบภาษาองั กฤษ (9 วชิ าสามญั )Section 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKINGDirections: Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.Dialogue 1:Mary: Oh, hello Chris. ____1____Kevin: I'm well. Thanks for asking. How are you?Mary: I can't complain. ____2____Kevin: That's good to hear.Mary: Good to see you again. I need to go to my doctor's appointment.Kevin: Nice seeing you.Mary: See you later.1. 1) How’s it like? 2) How do you do? 3) How’s it going? 4) How about you? 5) How long have you been here?2. 1) My life couldn’t be worse. 2) Life is treating me well. 3) I’ve been on the go all week. 4) I’ve been a bit under the weather. 5) I’ve been snowed under with work.KruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

Dialogue 2:Steve is talking to Rose before class.Steve: Hi Rose! _____3_____? You don’t seem to be yourself these days.Rose: Actually, I am OK. Thanks.Steve: ____4____?Rose: I’m telling you I’m fine. Didn’t you hear what I just said?Steve: Oh! ____5____. You know you can call me anytime.Rose: ____6____, but that’s not necessary.Steve: OK! If that’s what you want. ____7____.Rose: Thanks.3. 1) What’s wrong 2) Is it a big deal 3) Can you help me 4) Do you have the time 5) Want to have lunch today4. 1) What is your future plan 2) Is there anything I should know 3) Who could you trust with your secret 4) Has there been a rumor going around 5) Did you find what you were looking for5. 1) I’m here for you 2) I haven’t got a clue 3) I won’t take a chance 4) I couldn’t agree more 5) I might use trial and error6. 1) Take care 2) Pardon me 3) Thanks anyway 4) You’re welcome 5) Don’t mention itKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

7. 1) Good deal 2) Have fun 3) I’ll leave it there 4) Nice to meet you 5) That’s kind of youDialogue 3: Benz and Bank are talking in the common room.Benz: Hi bank, ____8____?Bank: it’s called “I’m OK. You’re OK.” It’s a self-help book.Benz: ____9____?Bank: Well, it teaches you about accepting who you are and accepting others for who they are too. So the relationship is smooth.Benz: Hmm. I think____10____. Can you____11____?Bank: Yeah, it’s about breaking down barriers, facing your insecurities, and finding peace.Benz: Interesting. ____12____ if I borrow it after you are done?Bank: Sure, no problem.8. 1) How late can you be 2) What are you reading 3) Where do you come from 4) Why are you in the library 5) When are you leaving here9. 1) Is that the way to go 2) How long does it take 3) Have you been in for long 4) What does it help you with 5) Does it really help you reading10. 1) it is similar 2) I can say that 3) I see through it 4) that’s a useful lesson 5) you have made your caseKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

11. 1) get over it 2) say it again 3) uncover it 4) drop me a line 5) tell me more12. 1) What do you want 2) Do you mind 3) Who has the book 4) Would you like 5) Could you be okayDialogue 4:Anita is talking with Maria about the Dean’s graduation speech.Anita: Did you go to the graduation last night?Maria: No, I didn’t. ___13___?Anita: Our dean sang “My Way.”Maria: Isn't that Sinatra’s signature song?Anita: ___14___ but the dean sang another version - the original music but with his ownlyrics. Maria: ___15___.Anita: It was a nice parody. The lyrics were about what the dean has experienced during his time there. I wish ___16___.Maria: It’s a pity I couldn’t go. Did anybody take a video?Anita: I’m not sure. ___17___.Maria: Thanks a lot.13. 1) What happened 2) When did you arrive 3) Why did you come here 4) Which one did you like 5) How many people were thereKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

14. 1) Why? 2) Gracefully. 3) Of course. 4) No big deal. 5) What a shock!15. 1) How was it 2) How long did it take 3) How much did it cost 4) How often did he sing 5) How would you like it16. 1) I were it 2) he were a Dean 3) I had more friends 4) you had been there 5) they had gone to the play17. 1) I wonder why 2) I need a break 3) I’ll ask around 4) I am surprised 5) I was there beforeKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

SECTION II: READINGPart I: AdDirections: Read the advertisement and choose the best answers to the questions.18. Which of the following phrases gives the most credibility to the product? 1) Clear choice 2) Healthy looking skin 3) Toll-free phone call 4) Stop acne in two easy steps 5) Dermatologist recommendedKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

19. What is the main benefit of this product? 1) Soften skin 2) Treat pimples 3) Reduce age spots 4) Get rid of dry skin 5) Prevent skin diseases20. What is a condition for ordering this product? 1) Be 18 or older 2) Consult the doctor 3) Test your skin type 4) Try a product sample 5) Use under parental supervision21. Which of the following is NOT a selling point of this product? 1) It is easy to buy. 2) It uses active ingredients. 3) It prevents new acne breakouts. 4) It has gone through clinical testing. 5) It is recommended by dermatologists.22. What should you do if you are interested in this product? 1) Go to see a doctor 2) Call the company 3) Order it at pharmacy 4) Buy it at one of their stores 5) Consult a health professional onlinePart II: PoemDirections: Read the poem below and choose the best answers to the questions. (1) I know I’m smiling but don’t take it as for what it seems ‘Cause the only time I’m happy is when I’m in my dreams ‘Cause my life is that lonely kid casts out in the shadows Full off tears, frowns, and many lost battles (2) Down in a black hole trying to escape depression But you can’t run away from what will always be your reflection And as you run away reality is getting nearerKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

And instead of changing you, you try to change the mirror But what do you do when the mirror falls down? Breaking apart at it hits the ground (3) And now you have nothing to hide behind And now you need the courage you have yet to find Because fear and sorrows are just emotions that play tricks on your mind Trying to prevent you from making your life and dreams intertwine But instead of giving in you try to break out Rebuilding the happiness that fear and sorrow take out (4) Because the obstacles you have aren’t important it’s about how you handle it Because fear can only be as bad as you imagine it And sorrow comes with tears just as gray clouds come with rain And then it will pass quicker than it came So just be proud you didn’t cut yourself with the mirror’s glass And just know that the worst already passed (5) But if you look in the mirror again, look with open eyes So if you don’t like the out, you can take a look inside.23. What does the first stanza say about the writer? (1) Her face is easily read. (2) She is always happy as she looks. (3) She has had a bitter childhood. (4) She is rather an unpleasant woman. (5) She usually uses tears to attract attention.24. What does the writer try to point out in the second stanza? (1) You can’t escape reality. (2) Depression is easily cured. (3) Don’t run away after breaking a mirror. (4) Breaking a mirror is considered bad luck. (5) Change yourself instead of trying to change othersKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

25. What is the main idea of the third stanza? (1) What we want normally causes problems. (2) You can run away from fears and sorrow. (3) Despair is just a feeling you can avoid easily. (4) We need strength to make one’s dream a reality. (5) Happiness is rare but you can reach for it from the outside world.26. What can we infer from the fourth stanza? (1) The sky is clear after a storm. (2) Crying is not the solution to fear and sorrow. (3) You should handle your obstacles by ignoring them. (4) You should avoid looking in the mirror too much or else you might break it. (5) You should be proud of yourself every time you get through a difficult period.27. What is the tone of this poem? (1) Jovial (2) Hopeless (3) Sarcastic (4) Appreciative (5) InstructivePart III: Joke and movie reviewDirections: Read the following passages and choose the best answer to questions.JokeTwo old men, Mike and Joe, have been life-long friends. When it’s clear that Joe is dying,Mike visits him every day. One day Mike Says, “Joe, we have both loved football all ourlives, and we played football on Saturdays together for so many years. Please do me onefavor, when you get to Heaven, somehow you must let me know if there’s football there.”Joe looks up at Mike from his death bed. “Mike, you have been my best friend for manyyears. If it’s at all possible, I’ll do this favor for you.” Shortly after that, Joe passes on.At midnight a couple of nights later, Mike is awakened form a sound sleep by a blindingflash of white light and a voice calling out to him.“Mike…Mike…”“Who is it?” asks Mike sitting up suddenly. “Who is it?”KruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

“Mike.. It’s me, Joe.”“You’re not Joe. Joe just died.”“I’m telling you, it’s me, Joe,” insists the voice.“Joe! Where are you?”“In heaven,” replies Joe. “I have some really good news and little bad news.”“Tell me the good news first,” says Mike.“The good news,” Joe says, “is that there’a football in heaven. Better yet, all of old friendswho died before us are here, too. Better than that, we’re all young again. Better still, it’salways spring time and it never rains or snows. And best of all, we can play football all wewant, and we never get tired.”“That’s fantastic,” says Mike. “It’s beyond my wildest dreams! So what’s the bad news?“You’re on the team for this Saturday’s match!”28. What did Mike ask Joe to do? (1) To go straight to heaven. (2) To come visit him every day. (3) To always be his good friend. (4) To get information about football. (5) To look for his favorite newspapers.29. Why did the writer use “passes on” to describe what Joe did? (1) To raise intimacy (2) To create an image (3) To soften his tone (4) To amuse the readers (5) To express loneliness30. Where did Joe give the information to Mike? (1) In heaven (2) At his bed side (3) At the hospital (4) At a cemetery (5) At a football gameKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

31. How can Joe best be described? (1) As a busy body (2) As down to earth (3) As a social butterfly (4) As a man of the people (5) As a man of his word32. Which of the following makes the joke for the story? (1) A Sense of superiority (2) Funny circumstances (3) Wordplay confusion (4) Crudeness and vulgarity (5) Bitter misinterpretationPart IV: ArticlesDirections: Read the following passages and choose the best answers to the questions.Passage 1: (1) Passenger planes could be flown without a pilot in the next decade according to a new study. (2) The research was conducted by investment bank UBS, which found that new technology is being developed that would make remotely flying an aircraft feasible in the near future. (3) Pilotless planes could be a boon for airlines as it would save them £27 billion and slash fares for passengers, who could see prices drop by over 10 percent. The report said: “The average percentage of total cost and average benefit that could be passed onto passengers in price reduction for the US airlines is 11 percent.” Savings on European flights would be less at an average of 4 percent. (4) The biggest savings will come from reducing the cost of employing pilots. UBS estimated that pilots cost the industry £24 billion a year. The study predicts flights will be safer as the potential for pilot error will be removed. (5) Air passengers, however, seem nervous about travelling in a remote controlled plane. More than half of the 8,000 people surveyed by UBS (54 percent) said they would refuse to fly in a plane with no pilot, even if the flight cost less.KruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

(6) Respondents between 18 and 34 and those who had a university degree were more willing to fly without a pilot. The report said: “This bodes well for the technology as the population ages.” (7) UPS suggested that initially the traditional two pilot set-up will be reduced to one on board pilot and one pilot on the ground. Commercial jets already use computers for many functions including take-off, cruise and landing. (8) However, not everyone is so convinced by these technological developments. Steve Landells, BALPA flight safety specialist and former pilot, said: “we have concerns that in the excitement of these futuristic idea, some may be forgetting the reality of pilotless air travel. Computers can fail, and often do, and someone is still going to be needed to work that computer. Most of us own some sort of electronic device that can do amazing things - however, a human is still required to operate it.”33. What would be the best headline for this article? 1) Cheaper Airfares for Pilotless Planes 2) Passengers Dissatisfied with Pilotless Planes 3) Billions of Pounds Saved Using Pilotless Planes 4) UBS’s Research on Safety of Remote Controlled Aircraft 5) Remote Controlled Aircraft Coming But Not Everyone Approves34. What are paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly about? 1) Passengers’ safety 2) The aviation industry 3) Aircraft manufacturers 4) Benefits of pilotless planes 5) The cost of employing pilots35. How does Steve Landells feel about the pilotless flight? 1) Worried 2) Bored 3) Satisfied 4) Responsible 5) IndifferentKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

36. According to paragraph 6, what do the survey results indicate? 1) All air passengers are worried about safety. 2) The pilotless planes will continue to improve. 3) Different groups accept this technology equally. 4) Younger people are more accepting of this innovation. 5) Education background has nothing to do with technology acceptance.37. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of remote controlled aircraft? 1) Improved safety 2) Price reduction for flyers 3) Cost reduction for employing pilots 4) Accommodation for more passengers 5) Profit opportunities for the aviation industryPassage 2A team of communication professors from Brigham Young University revealed that peopleusing the social media platform Facebook can be classified into four different categoriesdepending on their posts and use of additional Facebook features.Their findings, described in a paper published in the International Journal of VirtualCommunities and Social Networking, basically answer why an average of 1.28 billion peoplecheck on their Facebook every day, with the majority of users spending about 35 minutes dailyon the platform.\"What is it about this social-media platform that has taken over the world?\" asked lead authorTom Robinson, in a statement. \"Why are people so willing to put their lives on display? Nobodyhas ever really asked the question, \"Why do you like this?\"To identify different kinds of Facebook users, the researchers compiled a list of 48 statementsthat identify potential reasons why people use Facebook. They then recruited study subjectsand asked them to reflect their personal connection to the statements, rating each on a scalefrom \"most like me\" to “least like me\". To get a better understanding of their ratings andrankings, the researchers interviewed each subject.Based on the responses, the researchers identified four categories of Facebook users:relationship builders, town criers, selfies and window shoppers.KruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

Relationship builders and selfies tend to post pictures, videos and text updates on theirFacebook. While relationship builders post and use additional Facebook features primarily tofurther strengthen the relationships they have beyond the virtual world, selfies are more focusedon getting more attention, likes and comments.On the other hand, town criers and window shoppers both feel a sense of social obligation tobe on Facebook and mostly unconcerned in posting stories or other information aboutthemselves. Town criers tend to post out information, sharing news stories and posting events.On the other hand, window shoppers were more likely to be onlookers that prefer watchingwhat other people do.The researchers noted that Facebook users may see themselves in more than one of thecategories. For example, many people have the tendency to identify themselves as both selfiesand relationship builders. However, users can identify more with one category than the others.38. In which section of a magazine would you most likely find this article? 1) Biology 2) Environment 3) Technology 4) Travel 5) Medicine39. Which of the following was NOT included in the data collection process? 1) Using a rating-scale 2) Interviewing the subjects 3) Selecting research subjects 4) Analyzing experts' opinions 5) Collecting statements giving reasons for using Facebook40. Teresa always uploads her vacation pictures to Facebook. She is mainlyhoping to get \"Like\" comments. What kind of Facebook user is she? 1) Selfie 2) Town crier 3) Window shopper 4) Relationship builder 5) Both town crier and relationship builderKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

41. What do town criers normally do on Facebook? 1) Post vacation photos 2) Share current events 3) Read other people's stories 4) Share their own experiences 5) Provide positive feedback to others42. What is the main purpose of this research? 1) To analyze people's behaviors 2) To investigate use of social media 3) To differentiate types of Facebook users 4) To study how people use various Facebook features 5) To study how much time people spend on Facebook43. What is the organization pattern of this article? 1) 1.Classification 2) 2. Cause and effect 3) 3. Steps in a process 4) 4. Chronological order 5) 5. Problem and solution44. What is an observation made by the researcher in the last paragraph? 1) 1.Almost all people are selfies. 2) 2. Many people like to read other people s stories 3) 3. Some people can be categorized as being all types of Facebook users. 4) 4. It is difficult for Facebook users to classify themselves into one category 5) 5. Users generally identify themselves as one particular kind of Facebook user.KruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

SECTION III: WRITINGPart one: Letter WritingDirections: Select the best word choices to complete the letters below.Situation: Anna is writing a letter to her ex-classmate, Judy.Dear JudyI just heard that you have ___45___ a job in designing at a large company. I ___46___ you.Congratulations! I know it is not easy to get a good job in this ___47___ job market. It isparticularly difficult for a fresh graduate with ___48___.I really appreciate the effort you made. ___49___ I am still between jobs, your success hasinspired me to try harder. I am quite sure that your knowledge of computer and artistic skillwill make you a great graphic designer.___50___ of any updates.Best wishes for your new job.Anna45. 1) landed 2) offered 3) left 4) applied 5) quit46. 1) could be happier to 2) couldn't be happier for 3) can be any happier to 4) can be any happier for 5) must be happy to47. 1) terrific 2) exceptional 3) outstanding 4) incredible 5) competitiveKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

48. 1) some work experiences 2) any hardly work experience 3) hardly any work experience 4) some hard work experiences 5) any hard work experiences49. 1) In spite of 2) As a result 3) Consequently 4) Accordingly 5) Although50. 1) Write me back 2) I look forward 3) Have me reported 4) Keep me informed 5) Keep sending mePart Two: Paragraph CompletionDirections: Select the best word choices to complete the paragraph below.Problems that teenagers are faced with today are multifarious but interrelated in many cases.One problem invites ____51____, then leads to more problems. Parents, teachers and otherguardians should be well aware of the problems that today’s teenagers are facing and____52____ the problems to their best abilities. The sad fact is, even in solid and ____53____family units, teenagers may face uncertainty, confusion and wrong directions involving theirlives. Those who have witnessed and experienced broken homes, alcohol, drug abuse, andbullying issues, ____54____ themselves differently in the community they live in. Properparenting is vital, especially in the very formative years of the children ____55____ that cangrow up with the manners and teachings taught by their parents.KruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

51. @KruBelle.iBright 1) another 2) other 3) the other 4) others 5) the others52. 1) will prepare to eliminate 2) to prepare to eliminate 3) be prepared to eliminate 4) have prepared for eliminating 5) be preparing for the elimination of53. 1) influential 2) stable 3) aggressive 4) vulnerable 5) miserable54. 1) to show 2) showing 3) show 4) showed 5) are shown55. 1) when 2) although 3) until 4) in case 5) so that KruBelle iBright

Part Three: Paragraph OrganizationDirections: Choose the correct answers that shows the logical sequences.56. A. But according to the ancient Greek writers, there were many cases of cheating, nationalism, and professionalism in their Olympics too. B. Also, there were no female contestants and all athletes competed in the nude. C. Some people say that cheating, professionalism, and nationalism in the modern games are a disgrace to the Olympic tradition. D. The modern Olympics is very unlike the ancient Olympic games, such as with the individual events. E. While there were no swimming races in the ancient games, for example, there were chariot races. 1) D-E-B-C-A 2) B-A-C-D-E 3) D-B-E-A-C 4) A-E-D-C-B 5) D-B-A-E-C57. A. We have been plagued by cockroaches for the last five months and the problem shows no sign of abating any time soon. B. As our landlord, that is your responsibility. Please take care of this matter immediately. C. My dear landlord, this is my third attempt to bring the pest problem at this apartment to your attention. D. However, none of it has proved effective. It is time to call an exterminator to deal with this problem. E. We have made every reasonable attempt to deal with this problem on our own. 1) C-E-D-A-B 2) D-E-A-B-C 3) D-A-B-C-E 4) C-A-E-D-B 5) A-C-D-E-BKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

58. A. Clearly smoking is then a dangerous habit and should be avoided. B. The link between cancer and smoking is well-known. C. Smokers also has a greater risk of heart disease later in life. D. Furthermore, there is a substantial research that even passive smoking can have long- term effects on health. E. Smoking is linked to other lung diseases as well like emphysema and bronchitis. 1) A-B-C-E-D 2) B-E-C-D-A 3) C-D-A-B-E 4) B-D-A-C-E 5) C-B-E-D-A59. A. Such friends can share bad or good life events. B. In short, good and balanced human interaction is very necessary for the survival of everyone. C. In fact, none of us has a complete and satisfying life if we lack faithful friends. D. These happy moments and unbearable events of life make us who we are. E. Friendship is the most valuable relationship in the life of a person. 1) A-B-C-E-D 2) E-D-C-B-A 3) E-B-D-A-C 4) A-B-D-E-C 5) E-C-A-D-BKruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright

60. A. The other problem is that once colleges get into big-time sports, corruption tends to follow. B. Only a handful of athletic departments actually pay for themselves. C. The rest rely on students’ tuition and fees to help pay for coaches, trainers, equipment, and travel and lodging expenses for the players. D. High-powered athletic programs drain money from academics. E. A university has more football coaches (seven) than it has professors and its history department (four). 1) B-E-C-A-D 2) D-A-B-C-E 3) D-B-C-E-A 4) D-E-A-B-C 5) E-D-C-B-A *******************************KruBelle iBright @KruBelle.iBright