ENGLISH PRACTICE 14 PART I – PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest 1. A. difficult B. corporate C. different D. engineer 2. A. demolish B. substantial C. dramatic D. terrorist 3. A. proficiency B. electronic C. petroleum D. equivalent 4. A. vineyard B. ignite C. business D. Finland 5. A. change B. image C. danger D. oasis 6. A. reference B. interview C. government D. understand 7. A. scholarship B. develop C. equipment D. discourage 8. A. expectation B. temperament C. opportunity D. decoration 9. A. religious B. miserable C. performance D. including 10. A. decision B. personal C. interest D. wonderful PART II - LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 21. Nathalie seems very tough at work. She‘s a different person at home, _________. A. though B. although C. as though D. even though 22. I kept out of the conversation because it _________ me. D. didn‘t concern to A. wasn‘t concerned B. wasn‘t concerning C. didn‘t concern 23. The entire city was _________ electricity last night- it was chaotic. A. no B. almost no C. hardly any D. without 24. Henry was overweight, so he went on s strict diet and _________ twenty kilos. A. missed B. lost C. failed D. fell 25. He was arrested because he answered to the description of the _________ man. A. searched B. pursued C. wanted D. hunted 26. Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _________ materials. A. live B. raw C. crude D. rude 27. _________, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather. A. Leaving uncovered B. Having left uncovered
C. Left uncovered D. Been left uncovered 28. One way to let off _________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise. A. cloud B. tension C. steam D. sweat 29. Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _________ in the field and possibly lead to a cure. A. earth B. ground C. soil D. land 30. After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _________ on him. A. games B. jokes C. tricks D. fun 31. The match will be screened on ITV with _________ commentary by Any Gray. A. lively B. live C. alive D. living 32. I know you didn‘t want to upset me but I‘ sooner you _________ me the whole truth yesterday. A. could have told B. told C. have told D. had told 33. As the drug took _________, the patient became quieter. A. effect B. force C. influence D. action 34. The dawn redwood appears ____ some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the world. A. was flourished B. having to flourish C. to have flourished D. have flourished 35. His comments _________ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case. A. reflect B. bear C. give D. possess 36. All _____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life. A. what is needed B. for our needs C. the thing needed D. that is needed 37. It is urgent that this letter _____ immediately. A. was posted B. posted C. be posted D. be post 38. John: This grammar test is the hardest one we‘ve ever had this semester! Mary: _____ but I think it‘s quite easy. A. I couldn‘t agree more B. I understand what you‘re saying C. You‘re wrong D. I don‘t see in that way 39. It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes _____ American life. A. reflecting B. reflects C. is reflecting D. reflected
40. I wish you‘d do the accounts. I don‘t have ________ for numbers. A. a head B. a mind C. the heart D. the nerve II. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. SKIING HOLIDAYS IN COLORADO To ski or snowboard in Colorado is to experience the pinnacle of winter sports. The state of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and (1. BREATH) ____ views, which inspire today's travelers as much as they spurred on the (2. SETTLE) ____ who first arrived in this part of the US over a century ago. And whether you're seeking the outdoor adventure of a (3. LIFE) ____ exciting nightlife or a great family getaway, Colorado has everything you need. November through April, snow conditions are (4. CONSIST) ____ and reliable, featuring Colorado's (5. LEGEND) ____ ―champagne powder‖ snow. Extensive snow making and grooming operations always keep trails in top shape. The mountain destinations in the Colorado Rockies can turn your wildest ski dreams into thrilling (6. REAL) ______.There, you'll find the best skiing and snowboarding on (7. PICTURE) ____ slopes, as well as the finest ski schools in the US. Together, they present an (8. PARALLEL) ____ winter paradise. And the best part is that you'll enjoy friendly, (9. CARE) ____ service in resorts that are (10. COMMIT) ____ to delivering the highest quality amenities. III. Complete the following sentences with one appropriate preposition for each blank. 11. The government‘s plans to reduce crime came ________for a lot of criticism from freedom groups. 12. I was ________the impression that you like Indian food. 13. This is one of the exceptions ________the rule. 14. The factory paid ________nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion. 15. Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were ________the dole. 16. Mr. Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut ________for teaching. 17. I can‘t cancel my arrangements ________such short notice. 18. All the police‘s efforts to find him were ________vain. 19. The farmhouse we stayed in was completely ________the beaten track. 20. She‘s gone and this time it‘s ________good. PART III: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. THE ATMOSPHERE OF VENUS Venus, also called the Morning Star and Evening Star, is the second-closest planet to the sun and the brightest object in the night sky. The planet orbits the sun every two hundred and twenty four Earth-days and is sometimes referred to as Earth‘s sister planet because the two share both a similar size and bulk. What is not similar, however, is Venus‘s atmosphere in comparison to Earth‘s atmosphere. The atmosphere on Venus is much heavier and has a higher density than that of Earth. Venus‘s atmosphere also expands significantly higher than Earth‘s atmosphere although a thick cloud cover makes the surface of Venus nearly impossible to see unless observed through radar mapping. While the pressure and temperature of Venus‘s upper atmosphere are comparable to those of Earth, the heat and pressure of the lower atmosphere are not unlike a furnace. Venus‘s atmosphere is very thick due to a composition consisting mainly of carbon dioxide, and a small amount of nitrogen. If man could survive the extreme heat of Venus’s surface (400 degrees Celsius), then he would have to contend with a surface pressure that is more than 90 times that of Earth. Venus‘s extremely high temperature is thanks to the greenhouse effect caused by such a large amount of carbon dioxide. The greenhouse effect is a process by which the sun‘s infrared radiation is more readily absorbed by the atmosphere. Just like in a real greenhouse used to grow plants years round, the proliferation of carbon dioxide traps radiation and warms Venus‘s atmosphere. Due to this phenomenon, Venus boasts a higher atmospheric temperature than Mercury, even though Venus is twice the distance from the sun. However, scientists postulate that Venus‘s atmosphere was not always so hot. [A] Studies show that large bodies of water were once on Venus‘s surface but that eventually evaporation of all the water caused the runaway greenhouse effect which regulates the planet today. [B] Thus Venus has become a critical study for today‘s scientists, as human being are only beginning to struggle with the early stages of the greenhouse effect. [C] Our problems do not stem from evaporated water supplies but from a propagation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases due to industrial and automobile emissions. [D] Another interesting characteristic to note regarding Venus‘s atmosphere is that its daytime temperatures and nighttime temperatures are not that far removed from each other. This is due to the thermal inertia, the ability of a substance to store heat despite changing temperatures and the transfer of heat by Venus‘s strong winds. Although winds on the surface of Venus move slowly in comparison with Earth‘s winds, Venus‘s air is so dense that a slow-moving there can move large obstructions and even skip stones along the planet‘s surface.
In 1966, humankind made its first attempt at sending a recording instrument into Venus‘s atmosphere. The Venera 3 probe did collide with Venus surface; however, the abrupt impact caused its communication system to fail, and it was unable to send and feedback. In 1967, Venera 4 successfully enter Venus‘s atmosphere and was able to take many readings, one of which recorded that Venus‘s atmosphere was between ninety and ninety-five percent carbon dioxide. Subsequent Venera probes were sent into Venus‘s atmosphere, but most of them succumbed to the crushing air pressure. Questions 1-7: Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the passage. 8. According to paragraph 1, Venus is named the Morning Star and Evening Star because_________. A. it is very bright B. it is close to the sun C. it can be seen from evening till morning D. it is used to find the direction by sailors 9. The word that in paragraph 2 refers to _________. A. size B. bulk C. atmosphere D. density 10. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in paragraph 3? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information. A. Earth experiences greater surface pressure than Venus. B. If a man could survive its surface pressure. C. The surface pressure and heat of Venus are much greater than those on Earth. D. Venus‘s surface temperature and pressure make it uninhabitable by humans. 11. According to paragraph 3, the greenhouse effect on Venus is owed to _________. A. the small amounts of nitrogen B. the rapid increasing amounts of carbon dioxide C. growing plants D. the high atmospheric temperatures 12. In paragraph 4, the author of the passage implies that Earth _________. A. might suffer the same greenhouse effect as Venus
B. once had an atmosphere similar to Venus‘s C. has bodies of water similar to those on Venus today D. is experiencing a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions 13. Look at the four blanks […] in paragraph 4 that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage. Although the causes are different, the ramifications are the same. Where would the sentence best fit? 14. The word propagation in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________. A. generation B. elimination C. evaporationD. desecration Questions 8 to 10: Complete the brief summary of the passage by selecting the THREE answer choices that express important ideas in the passage. The introductory sentence for the summary is provided bellowed. Scientists look at Venus to predict Earth‘s future. 8. …………………………………………..…………………………………………..…… 9. ………………………………………………….………………………………………… 10. ………………………………………………………………..………………………… Answer Choices G. Venus once had large bodies of water that elaborated and cause a rapid increase in carbon dioxide. H. Earth‘s wind has a greater velocity than Venus‘s because the air movement on Venus is denser and can even more large obstructions. I. Spaceships landing on Venus, though often crushed by Venus‘s atmosphere, have revealed much about its carbon dioxide filled atmosphere. J. If man could survive the hot temperature of Venus, then he would have to contend with the great surface pressure. K. The first space probe of Venus was made in 1966.
L. Scientists are concerned that conditions on Earth that propagate significant quantities of carbon dioxide will produce greenhouse effects similar to Venus‘s. II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. SPLENDID SPAS OF ASIA Lying on a bed almost on the (1) ________ of a cliff, with a stupendous ocean view and the (2) ________ of waves, aches and pains are soothed away (3) ________ expert hands. Only two steps are needed to reach the private pool, which seems to merge (4) ________ the ocean. Such a scenario is no longer a fantasy (5) ________ an increasingly popular reality in Asia for many stressed out businessmen and visitors from all over the world in search of that peaceful time and space for their body and mind. In the last four years, at (6) ________ 17 hotel spas have opened in South East Asia to (7) ________ this need. The tropical climate of the region and its reliable sunshine make for an ideal spa setting. Picturesque environments (8) ________ with a series of rejuvenating treatments bring the desired result. The Asian spa resorts have acquired a formidable reputation for their professional services as (9) ________ as for the decor of their large treatment rooms. Visitors relax with Thai music and soak in the warm tones of the room. As all these take (10) ________ in individual rooms, precious privacy is guaranteed, a rare privilege often absent from other spas where guests share rooms or changing areas. III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. WIND - The untamable weather machine On 15 October 1987, the southern counties of Britain were struck by the strongest winds they had experienced in 200 years. Gusts of over 130 kilometers per hour slammed across the region and £1.5- billion-worth of damage was (1)__________ in just a few hours. Extreme weather events like this are dramatic (2)__________ of the power of the wind. It‘s one part of the weather we generally don't give a second thought to in Britain but it plays a vital role in people‘s lives across the world. Without the formation and circulation of winds there would quite (3)__________ be no climate. Some parts of the world seem to suffer more than others from the effects of ‗ill winds‘, and links between particular winds and psychological problems (4)__________ back centuries. The F hn, the hot dry wind that slides off the slopes of the Alps, is capable of boosting temperatures quite suddenly by 10°C or more. It affects as many as one in three people in its
(5)__________, making them feel anxious, irritable and generally ill. In California, many people (6)__________ the arrival of the Santa Ana, which rushes down from the high Mojave desert. Lyall Watson, in his book Heaven‘s Breath, claims that when the Santa Ana blows, murder rates soar. The wind may get into the headlines when it comes in the form of tornadoes and hurricanes, but for the (7)__________ part it goes about its job of shifting huge masses of air around the planet. Plants take (8)__________ of this free ride to send their pollen grains far and wide. Trees (99)__________ on it to remove old leaves and make way for new growth. Spiders have been caught (10)__________ a lift at altitudes of almost 4.5 kilometers. 11. A. made B. caused C. destroyed D. completed 12. A. reminders B. recollections C. mementos D. memorial 13. A. easily B. rightly C. surely D. simply 14. A. last B. originate C. pass D. date 15. A. line B. road C. path D. bypass 16. A. despair B. respect C. dread D. warn 17. A. most B. maximum C. majority D. general 18. A. benefit B. chance C. occasion D. advantage 19. A. need B. trust C. hope D. realize 20. A. traveling B. hitching C. borrowing D. making PART IV: WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way. 11. I would like to be able to speak French. (HAD) I wish ________________________________________________________ speak French. 12. It was raining cats and dogs. (TORRENTS) was The rain ______________________________________________________________ 13. It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (HAVE) You ____________________________________________before you borrowed my book. 14. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. (FAVOURITE) This record used ______________________________________ mine when I was younger.
15. My sister finds commuting every day annoying. (PUT) It‘s difficult for my sister ___________________________________________ every day. 16. The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder. (NOTHING) the The North Sea is ____________________________________________ Mediterranean. 17. Christ would only eat a pizza if he could have a mushroom topping. ON Christ ______________________________________________ when he ate a pizza. 18. My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. TALKED My father ______________________________________________ another foreign language. 19. Sam tried extremely hard to convince her, but it was no use. BRING Hard ________________________________________________________________________ 20. When he arrived at the airport, his family welcomed him warmly. GIVEN On_____________________________________________________________________ ______ II. Write an essay to give your opinion on the following topic. Some people believe that history has little to tell us. Other people believe that people must have knowledge of history in order to understand the present. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------
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Keys – practice 14 PART I – PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest 1. A. difficult B. corporate C. different D. engineer B. substantial C. dramatic D. B. electronic C. petroleum D. 2. A. demolish B. ignite C. business D. terrorist B. image C. danger D. oasis B. interview C. government D. 3. A. proficiency B. develop C. equipment D. equivalent B. temperament C. opportunity D. B. miserable C. performance D. 4. A. vineyard B. personal C. interest D. Finland 5. A. change 6. A. reference understand 7. A. scholarship discourage 8. A. expectation decoration 9. A. religious including 10. A. decision wonderful PART II - LEXICO-GRAMMAR PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (25 POINTS) I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1.A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. C 11. B 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. D 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. A II. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (10 pts) 1. breathtaking 2. settlers 3. lifetime 4. consistent 5. legendary
6. reality 7. picturesque 8. unparalleled 9. caring 10. committed III. Complete the following sentences with one appropriate preposition for each blank. (5pts) 1. in 2. under 3. to 4. out 5. on 6. out 7. at 8. in 9. off 10. for PART IV. READING (30POINTS) I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. (10pts) 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. C. 10. F In any order from question 8 to 10 II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10pts) 1. edge 2. sound 3. by 4. with 5. but 6. least 7. satisfy/meet 8. together/along 9. well 10. place III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 5. C 10. B 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 6.C 7. A 8. D 9. D PART V. WRITING (25 POINTS) I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pts) 11. I wish I had ability to speak French. 12. The rain was coming down in torrents. 13. You should have asked me/ for permission…. 14. This record used to be a favourite of mine when I was younger. 15. It‘s difficult for my sister to put up with commuting every day.
16. The North Sea is nothing like as warm as the Mediterranean. 17. Christ insisted on having a mushroom topping when he ate a pizza. 18. My father talked me into learning another language. 19. Hard as/ though Sam tried, he couldn‘t bring her round (to his way of thinking. 20. On his arrival at the airport, he was given a warm welcome by his family II. Write an essay to give your opinion on the following topic. (20 points) Some people believe that history has little to tell us. Other people believe that people must have knowledge of history in order to understand the present. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ENGLISH PRACTICE 15 PART I – PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest 1. A. vulnerable B. conservation C. generation D. disappearance C. agency D. memory 2. A. encounter B. influence C. goalie D. Polo C. well-done D. reduce 3. A. crossbar =B. advance C. similar D. century C. achieve D. purchase 4. A. succeed B. anxious C. elegant D. authentic C. mistake D. Sequential 5. A. studious B. semester C. residential D. mountaineer C. university D. necessarily 6. A. teacher B. brochure 7. A. departure B. inherit 8. A. satisfy B. quality 9. A. repetition B. television 10. A. communication B. international PART II: LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. Millie‘s father accused her of _________. A. trying not hard enough B. trying not hard enough C. not trying hard enough D. trying not enough hard 2. The public library _________ to all readers who are interested in reading and doing research. A. is opening B. is open C. is opened D. is being opened 3. I bought some new shoes. They felt a bit strange _________ because I wasn‘t used to them. A. first B. at first C. firstly D. first of all 4. I quickly packed my new belongings and spent _________ money I had on a one-way ticket home. A. little B. a little C. the little D. a little of 5. She believes that all countries should _________ the death penalty as it is inhumane. A. put down to B. catch up on C. get down to D. do away with 6. Keep your ticket _________ you have to show it to an inspector. A. if B. in case C. unless D. supposing 7. He always _________ aside some time every day to read to his children. A. sets B. leaves C. spares D. lets 8. For the past few months she‘s been as a street _________ selling fruit and vegetable. A. dealer B. trader C. pusher D. vendor 9. I use weed-killer to _________ the weeds in the garden. A. get rid of B. get out of C. get away with D. get in the way with 10. If there is new evidence that proves his innocence, it is likely that the authorities will _________ him from jail. A. release B. relieve C. remove D. rehabilitate 11. The defendant‘s lawyer wasn‘t very good and he was found _________ by the jury. A. faulty B. mistaken C. guilty D. sinful 12. The dish was so tasty that I asked for second _________. A. helping B. portion C. ration D. share 13. I‘m amazed that this game ever _________- it is so silly!
A. took in B. caught on C. took up D. caught by 14. ―I‘m sure the Whitleys were involved.‖ - ―They _________ have since they know nothing about the business.‖ A. can‘t B. wouldn‘t C. shouldn‘t D. mustn‘t 15. ―Candy‘s an excellent pianist, isn‘t she?‖ – ―She _________ to win the prize if she plays this well during the competition.‖ A. is due B. is bound C. is about D. is set 16. His friends offered to _________ the next time he was in town so that he wouldn‘t have to pay for a hotel. A. place him in B. put him up C. back him up D. turn him out 17. Susan became so tired of city life that she decided to buy a piece of land _________. A. out of the ordinary B. as the crow flies C. far and away D. in the middle of nowhere 18. My mind went ____ when the official asked me my phone number- I couldn‘t remember it at all. A. empty B. clear C. blank D. vacant 19. During their first date, Jane had nervously peppered the conversation with _____talk. A. unimportant B. tiny C. small D. trivial 20. We do go _________ in the office, but the odd rule gets broken from time to time. A. by the book B. for a song C. astray D. in phrases II. Supply the correct FORM of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Before going to an interview, it is advisable to go through a mock interview. This will give you the opportunity to try out your technique and answers live. It is also a chance to receive feedback that is (1. BENEFIT) __________ in guiding you towards improving your interview style and general (2. PRESENT) _________ Just one mock interview will result in a (3. NOTICE)_________ improvement in your interview skill. Why? For the same reason that a (4. SPEAK) _________ doesn‘t exist while it is still on paper or floating in your head. It only exists when you give it (5. ORAL)_________ The first time you give it in front of an audience, it will come out nothing like the one you prepared. It is the same with being interviewed. It is not enough to look at a question and say, ‗Yeah, I know the answer to that one.‘ You need to practise your answer live; this is not the time to talk to yourself in front of a mirror. Seek out a (6. PROFESSION) _________ and have the session videotaped. Then you will have two opinions – the interview‘s and your own. You will find you get a completely different (7. IMPRESS)________ when listening to yourself than
when you are watching yourself saying something. Just as your voice always sounds different on tape, so do your (8. RESPOND) _______. You will be glad the image is captured on tape and not in a potential employer‘s mind. For maximum effect, you should (9. VISIT)________ your answers and go through a second mock interview. This should help with any (10. EASE)________ and give you more confidence for the real interview. III. There are 10 errors in the following passage. Identify and correct them. The first has been done for you. Most children with (0) health appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is (0) healthy offering them and a child rare dislikes food unless it is badly cooked. The way (1)_________ the meal is cooked and served is most important and an attractive served meal (2)_________ will often improve a child‘s appetite. Never ask a child whether he likes and (3)_________ dislikes a food and never discuss them in front of him or allow nobody else to do (4)_________ so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the mother refuses vegetables under the (5)_________ child‘s hearing he is likely to copy this procedure. Take it for grant that he likes (6)_________ everything and he probably will. Nothing healthful should be omitted out the (7)_________ meal because of a supposing dislike. At meal time, it is a good idea to give a (8)_________ child a small portion and let him come back for a second helping other than give (9)_________ him as much as he is likely to at all once. Do not talk too much to the child during the meal times. But let him get on with his food, and do not allow him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food so that he can hurry back to his toys. Under no circumstance must a child be coaxed and forced to eat. (10)_________ PART III: READING I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (1) _____ of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (2) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it. The idea that having a good cry do you (3) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (4) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (5) _____.
Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (6) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (7) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically. Tears of emotion also help the body (8) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable – (9) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (10) _____ ―weepies‖. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 1. A. witness B. evidence C. result D. display 2. A. evolve B. change C. develop D. alter 3. A. better B. fine C. good D. well 4. A. contain B. retain C. hold D. keep 5. A. construct B. achieve C. provide D. produce 6. A. curing B. treating C. healing D. improving 7. A. hint B. symbol C. feature D. sign 8. A. release B. rid C. loosen D. expel 9. A. consider B. remark C. distinguish D. regard 10. A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. ITALY’S MOST POETIC CITY Venice has been an inspiration for writers, artists and musicians throughout history. In the 15th century it was the world‘s (1) _____ port. Since then it has built up an astonishing collection of art and architecture (2) _____ to its trade with the East. The city (3) ____ its visitors incredible sights. Do not believe those who say Venice is a museum. This is still a living city full of joys. Venice looks good in any light. The sun makes the domes sparkle, but even on a grey, (4) _____ day the city can be extremely romantic. And (5) _____ it gets overcrowded, (6) _____ is an easy escape to the other islands in the Venice Gulf, (7) _____ brightly-colored houses are a photographer‘s dream. In a curious way, Venice is a model city for the future; it is free from cars and the (8) _____ way to get around is by public transport or on foot. This one fact alone (9) _____ it a unique city, one (10) _____ traffic noise, the creation of genius indeed.
III. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Legend has it that sometime toward the end of the Civil War (1861-1865) a government train carrying oxen traveling through the northern plains of eastern Wyoming was caught in a snowstorm and had to be abandoned. The driver returned the next spring to see what had become of his cargo. Instead of the skeletons he had expected to find, he saw his oxen, living, fat, and healthy. How had they survived? The answer lay in a resource that unknowing Americans lands trampled underfoot in their haste to cross the ―Great American Desert‖ to reach lands that sometimes proved barren. In the eastern parts of the United States, the preferred grass for forage was a cultivated plant. It grew well with enough rain, then when cut and stored it would cure and become nourishing hay for winter feed. But in the dry grazing lands of the West that familiar bluejoint grass was often killed by drought. To raise cattle out there seemed risky or even hopeless. Who could imagine a fairy-tale grass that required no rain and somehow made it possible for cattle to feed themselves all winter? But the surprising western wild grasses did just that. They had wonderfully convenient features that made them superior to the cultivated eastern grasses. Variously known as buffalo grass, grama grass, or mesquite grass, not only were they immune to drought; but they were actually preserved by the lack of summer and autumn rains. They were not juicy like the cultivated eastern grasses, but had short, hard stems. And they did not need to be cured in a barn, but dried right where they grew on the ground. When they dried in this way, they remained naturally sweet and nourishing through the winter. Cattle left outdoors to fend for themselves thrived on this hay. And the cattle themselves helped plant the fresh grass year after year for they trampled the natural seeds firmly into the soil to be watered by the melting snows of winter and the occasional rains of spring. The dry summer air cured them much as storing in a barn cured the cultivated grasses. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. A type of wild vegetation B. Western migration after Civil War C. The raising of cattle D. The climate of the Western United States 2. What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1? A. Most history book include the story of the train. B. The story of the train is similar to other ones from that time period. C. The driver of the train invented the story. D. The story of the train may not be completed factual. 3. The word “they” in line 4 refers to _____.
A. plains B. skeletons C. oxen D. Americans 4. What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7? A. Many had settled there by the 1860‘s. B. It was not originally assumed to be a fertile area. C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War. D. It was not discovered until the late 1800‘s. 5. The word “barren” in paragraph 2 is closed in meaning to _____. A. lonely B. uncomfortable C. infertile D. dangerous 6. The word ―preferred‖ paragraph 2 is closed in meaning to _____. A. favored B. available C. ordinary D. required 7. Which of the following can be inferred about the cultivated grass mentioned in the second paragraph? A. Cattle raised in the Western United States refused to eat it. B. It had to be imported into the United States. C. It would probably not grow in the western United States. D. It was difficult for cattle to digest. 8. Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses? A. Mesquite grass B. Bluejoint grass C. Buffalo grass D. Grama grass 9. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses? A. They contain little moisture B. They have tough stems C. They can be grown indoors D. They are not affected by dry weather 10. According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by_____. A. eating only small quantities of grass B. continually moving from one grazing area to another C. naturally fertilizing the soil D. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground PART IV: WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given.
These words must not be changed in any way. 1. Return the product to the shop if you have any complaints about it. Should ______________________________________________________________________ 2. It‘s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine. cancelled I ___________________________________________________________________ 3. Her success went beyond her expectation. Never _______________________________________________________________________ 4. His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency. The more __________________________________________________________- __________ 5. Simon hadn‘t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation. left The operation ______________________________________________________________ 6. I am sure he recognized us at the airport. must He _____________________________________________________________________ 7. The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the avenue. Not until _____________________________________________________________________ 8. ―Why can‘t you do your work more carefully?‖ Helen‘s boss said to her. Helen‘s boss criticized __________________________________________________________ 9. Someone has suggested raising the parking fees in the city. It ___________________________________________________________________________ 10. Don‘t misquote. I never said I hated ballet. Don‘t put ____________________________________________________________________ II. Write an essay (about 250 words) about the following topic:
Sometimes tourists may damage tourist sites. Explain what some of the negative effects may be. Suggest some solutions to this problem. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _______ -----------------THE END-----------------
Keys – practice 15 PART A 1. A. vulnerable B. conservation C. generation D. C. agency D. disappearance C. goalie D. 2. A. encounter B. influence C. well-done D. C. similar D. memory C. achieve D. C. elegant D. 3. A. crossbar B. advance C. mistake D. C. residential D. Polo C. university D. 4. A. succeed B. anxious 5. D 10. A reduce 15. B 20. A 5. A. studious B. semester century 6. A. teacher B. brochure purchase 7. A. departure B. inherit authentic 8. A. satisfy B. quality Sequential 9. A. repetition B. television mountaineer 10. A. communication B. international necessarily PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer. 10pts) 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. C 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. A 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. A 16. B 17. D 18. C 19. C II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. (5pts) 1. offering => offered 2. attractive => attractively 3. and => or 4. nobody => anybody 5. under =>in/with 6. grant => granted
7. out => from 8. supposing => supposed 9. other => rather 10. circumstance => circumstances III. Supply the correct FORM of the word in capital letter. 1. beneficial 2. presentation 3. noticeable 4. speech 5. orally 10. unease 6. professional 7. impression 8. responses 9. revisit PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. (10pts) 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. D II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10pts) 1. largest/greatest 2. thanks 3. offers 4. rainy/cloudy 5. if 10. without 6. there 7. whose 8. only 9. makes III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 5. C 10. B 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. D PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts) 1. Should you have any complaints about the product, return it to the shop. 2. I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months ago. 3. Never had she expected she was so successful.
4. The more proficient he was at the game, the more he was fond of it. 5. The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he (had) expected. 6. He must have recognized us at the airport. 7. Not until the journalist arrived at the airport did they hear the changes to the wedding plans. 8. Helen‘s boss criticized her for not doing her work more carefully. 9. It has been suggested that the parking fees (should) be raised. 10. Don‘t put words into my mouth. I never said I hated ballet. II. Write an essay (about 250 words) about the following topic: Sometimes tourists may damage tourist sites. Explain what some of the negative effects may be. Suggest some solutions to this problem. Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 4. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 5. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 6. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. ENGLISH PRACTICE 16 PART I – PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following questions 1. A. argument B. reject C. attract D. install 2. A. librarian B. religious C. commercial D. Japanese 3. A. technology B. activity C. experience D. presentation 4. A. informality B. entertainment C. situation D. appropriate 5. A. experience B. cosmetics C. economics D. fertility 6. A. preparation B. apology C. geography D. experience 7. A. surplus B. surface C. surgeon D. surprise 8. A. award B. control C. regard D. conquer
9. A. colleague B. neighbour C. career D. classmate C. mechanic D. discover 10. A. disappear B. precision PART 2: LEXICO - GRAMMAR Section 1: Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. 1. Much of what he said had little _______ to the issue we were discussing. A. accordance B. involvement C. concern D. relevance 2. The restless lion kept pacing _________ along the front of its cage. A. back and fort B. up and down C. on and off D. back and out 3. You can have _______ for the meals during your package vacation. A. vouchers B. tags C. checks D. records 4. A new motorcycle model has just been _______ on the Internet. A. delivered B. designed C. launched D. exploited 5. Why don‘t you _______ a go? - It‘s not difficult! A. do B. have C. set D. make 6. The Prime Minister has _______ from the dogmatic position he adopted a few days ago. A. backed out B. backed down C. backed up D. backed on 7. At the South Pole _______, the coldest and most desolate region on Earth. A. Antarctica lies where B. Antarctica lies and C. where Antarctica lies D. lies Antarctica 8. _______ in the diet is especially important for vegetarians. A. Enough protein is obtained B. Obtaining enough protein C. They obtain enough protein D. By obtaining enough protein 9. _______ over long distances is a fact. A. That electricity can be transmitted B. That electricity transmitting C. That electricity D. That can be transmitted 10. Don‘t leave paraffin heaters in a draught or where they‘re _______
A. dangerously knocked over B. in danger knocked over C. in danger of being knocked over D. in danger of knocking over 11. My father took _______ of the fine weather to a day‘s work in his garden. A. chance B. advantage C. interest D. charge 12. By 2050, medical technology _______ many diseases. A. has conquered B. will conquer C. will have conquered D. is conquering 13. I realized _______ that he was a thief. A. sooner or later B. all along C. at the beginning D. eventually 14. _______ his assistance in those days, I would not be so successful now. A. If it had not for B. Had it not been for C. If there were not D. Unless I had 15. They thought they could deceive me but they were wrong. I could ________. A. see them off B. see off them C. see through them D. see them through 16. Janet will see you if you use the computer without permission. She has eyes like a _______. A. hawk B. bird C. goose D. fox 17. My sister remained very calm. She _______. A. kept her temper B. kept her soul C. kept her head D. lost her head 18. A network of railroads to unite the continent and encourage Western settlement _______ before the Civil War by Asa Whitney. A. when proposed B. to propose C. was proposed D. a proposal 19. Farmers are at the _______ of the bad weather that can destroy their crop. A. change B. influence C. force D. mercy 20. He showed his _______ for the TV programme by switching it off. A. distaste B. discontent C. annoyance D. boredom
Section 2: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space at the same line. OBSESSED WITH YOUR INBOX? It was not so long ago that we dealt with colleagues through face-to-face interaction and with counterparts and customers by phone or letter. But the world of communication has (1) ________ a dramatic transformation, not all for the good. Email, 1. GO 2. DOUBT while (2) _______ a swift means of communication providing 3. FUNCTION 4. ACCURATE your server is fully (3) ________ and that the address you have 5. SIGNIFY 6. RESIST contains no (4) _________ has had a (5) _______ effect on 7. THREAD 8. COMPULSION certain people's, both at home and in business. For these 9. TEND people, the use of email has become (6) _______ addictive to the extent that it is (7) ________ their mental and physical health. Addicts spend their day (8) ________ checking for email and have a (9) ________ to panic if their server goes down. It is estimated that one in six people spend four hours a day sending and receiving messages the equivalent to more than two working days a week. The negative effect on (10) ________ is something employers are well aware of. 10. PRODUCE Section 3: There are 10 errors in the following passage. Identify and correct them Children who tell pop music does not interfere with their homework receive support today, with the discovery that pay attention to visual stimuli and sounds requires completely different brain pathways which can operate at the same time with your appreciation of either being damaged. Researchers have founded that listening to car stereos does not create much interference when you are driving. Similarly, pop music should not interfere to children‘s homework. The affect of pop music on their performance at it is far outweigh by other factors,
such as how happy they are to be doing it. These findings could be applied for the design of places which people have to take in large amounts of information very quickly. They could, for example, be relevantly to the layout of pilot cockpits on aircraft. LINE MISTAKE CORRECTION LINE MISTAKE CORRECTION Section 4: Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition. 1. I have already told Tim that I won‘t go to Spain with him, but he still trying to talk me _______. 2. _______ receipt of your instructions, I immediately sent a telex message to Algeria. 3. Grandfather must be tired. He‘s nodding _______ in his chair. 4. The applause died _______ after 5 minutes. 5. He accepted my advice _______ reservation. 6. Our students are orientated _______ the science subjects. 7. Cheques should be made _______ to Wellington. 8. I‘m in no hurry. I‘ll hang _______ here until you‘re ready. 9. She is Polish _______ birth, but she has French nationality. 10. Your plan doesn‘t allow _______ changes in the weather. PART 3. READING Section 1: Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in the corresponding boxes provided below the passage. How to win friends and influence colleagues The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone‘s desk and arriving late (1) _______ a meeting. It is almost (2) _______ bad to eat at your desk, make personal phone calls or leave
coffee cups (3) _______ around, according to Bodytalk, a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4) _______ lists the 30 traits most likely to annoy colleagues. High on the list are signing on at someone else‘s computer terminal (5) _______ signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty slogan (6) _______ invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7) _______ who never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8) _______ to hold the lift door open when others are approaching. (9) _______ conduct, according to the guide‘s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is downright anti- social and could result (10) _______ dismissal. Section 2: Fill the gaps in the passage by choosing the best phrases from A-M. A few years ago one enlightened city decided to ease traffic congestion by (1) _______. People would just take a bike, ride it to where they were going and leave it (2) _______. The trouble was the citizens naturally found it (3) _______ to have their own free bicycle and (4) _______. That slight detail of human nature apart, it was a good idea and (5) _______. The electric cars buzzing round the streets of La Rochelle in France are seen (6) _______ and, it is clamed, will make it easier (7) _______ within the city centre. The idea is based on the belief that people like their own space, the freedom to drive a vehicle themselves (8) _______. It‘s also based on the fact that cars in towns usually carry just one person. In effect, it‘s (9) _______. At the moment, it‘s a slightly utonpian view but the concept has grown (10) _______. A. to end the use of private cars H. supplying sufficient communal bicycles B. rather than crowd on to a bus or train I. taking the place of bicycles C. to encourage their use J. a sort of do-it-yourself taxi D. stock swiftly dwindled K. as a supplement to conventional cars E. out of a practical study L. instead of car F. for someone else to use M. it‘s now the basic of a new scheme G. even more convenient
Section 3: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? 1. What has research of the base revealed? B. Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh‘s A. there are cracks in the foundation body C. The lines represent important events D. A superior race of people built in 2. Extraterrestrial beings are _______. A. very strong workers B. astronomers in the ancient times C. researchers in Egyptology D. living beings from other planets 3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly B. To permit the high priests to pray at night C. To enable the Pharaoh‘s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh
4. The word ―feat‖in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to _______. A. accomplishment B. Appendage C. festivity D. structure 5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A. Architects‘plan for the hidden passages B. Pathways of the great solar bodies C. Astrological computations D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time 6. In the second passage, the word ‗prophesied’ is closest in meaning to _______. A. affiliated B. precipitated C. terminated D. foretold 7. What is the best title for the passage? A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid B. Problems with the Construction of the Great Pyramid C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza D. Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops 8. On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations? A. Observation of the celestial bodies B. Advanced technology C. Advanced tools of measurement D. knowledge of the earth‘s surface 9. Why was the Great Pyramid constructed? A. As a solar observatory B. As a religious temple C. As a tomb for the Pharaoh D. as an engineering feat 10. Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world? A. it is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies B. It was selected of the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops C. It was built by a super race D. It is very old
Section 4: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each numbered gap in the passage below. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. CARNIVOROUS PLANTS All plants rely on nutrients taken from the soil in order to survive. However, in areas where the soil does not contain enough (1) _______ nutrients, some plants have adapted to (2) _______ their diets from another source: living organisms. Though they are few in number, carnivorous plants are (3) _______ fascinating beings that ―eat‖ anything from one-celled organisms to insects in order to survive. They are commonly found in marshlands. Carnivorous plants feature one of several types of ―traps‖ to ensnare prey, which they consume to make up for nutrients that may be missing from the soil. While there are over 400 species of carnivorous plants in the world today, some are more (4) _______ than others. The most well-known of these plants are the snap traps, which include the Venus flytrap. Snap traps are easily identified by their leaves, which are separated into two lobes that have the ability to fold together. Inside the lobes, the surface is covered with tiny hairs that are (5) _______ to movement. When the plant‘s prey brushes against the hairs, it triggers a closing mechanism that rapidly brings the two lobes together, trapping the prey (6) _______ inside. The response of the traps is phenomenal (7) _______ speed: the time between triggering the hairs and snapping shut is less than a second. As the prey struggles inside the trap, it only triggers more hairs, causing the leaves to tighten their (8) _______. The plant then secrets liquid chemicals from special glands into the trap to dissolve the prey and absorb all of its nutrients. Besides the Venus flytrap, only one other type of snap trap exists today, (9) _______ to as the waterwheel plant. The two share a common ancestor and differ only in a few ways. For instance, the waterwheel is an aquatic plant, while the flytrap is exclusively terrestrial. In addition, the flytrap feeds primarily on arthropods like spiders, while the waterwheel lives (10) _______ simple invertebrates, like certain types of plankton. 1. A. critical B. vital C. crucial D. indispensable 2. A. modify B. enlarge C. augment D. supplement 3. A. nonetheless B. though C. contradictorily D. yet 4. A. prevalent B. current C. domineering D. prevailing 5. A. vulnerable B. liable C. prone D. sensitive
6. A. closely B. securely C. irreplaceably D. steadily C. in regard to D. on merits 7. A. in accordance with B. in preference to of C. seizure D. grip C. indicated D. implicated 8. A. fist B. hold C. though D. with 9. A. denoted B. referred 10. A. off B. onto PART E. WRITING Section 1: Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. The word must not be altered in any way. 1. The new lecturer was unpopular with his students. TAKE ___________________________________________________. 2. John decided that an actor's life was not of him. CUT ___________________________________________________. 3. The number of people out of work has been going down little by little. GRADUAL ___________________________________________________. 4. I really want to see her again. DYING ___________________________________________________. 5. What did his silence mean? SIGNIFICANCE ___________________________________________________. Section 2: Write an essay of around 250 words on the following topic.
The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………..
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Keys – practice 16 PART I – PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following questions 1. A. argument B. reject C. attract D. install C. commercial D. Japanese 2. A. librarian B. religious C. experience D. 3. A. technology B. activity C. situation D. presentation C. economics D. fertility C. geography D. experience 4. A. informality B. entertainment C. surgeon D. surprise C. regard D. conquer appropriate C. career D. classmate C. mechanic D. discover 5. A. experience B. cosmetics 6. A. preparation B. apology 7. A. surplus B. surface 8. A. award B. control 9. A. colleague B. neighbour 10. A. disappear B. precision PART 2: LEXICO-GRAMMAR - 25 pts Section 1: Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete the sentences (10 pts; 1pt/item) 1. D 5. B 9. A 13. B 17. C 2. A 6. A 10. C 14. B 18. C 3. A 7. D 11. B 15. C 19. D 4. C 8. B 12. C 16. A 20. A Section 2: Word formation (5 pt; 0,5pt/item) 1. undergone 2. undoubtedly 3. functional 4. inaccuracies 5. significant 6. irresistibly 7. threatening 10. production 8. compulsively 9. tendency Section 3: Identify the 10 mistakes in the following sentences and correct them (5 pt; 0.5pt/item) LINE MISTAKE CORRECTION LINE MISTAKE CORRECTION
1 tell say 5 affect effect 2 pay outweighed 3 with paying 6 outweigh to 4 founded where 5 to without 7 for relevant found 7 which with 8 relevantly (Lưu ý: Tìm đúng từ nhưng sửa sai được 0,25pt) Section 4: Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition - 5 pts, 0,5pt/item 1. round 2. on 3. off 4. away 5. without 8. around 9. by 10. for 6. towards/ to 7. out 3. lying 4. which 5. without PART 3: READING - 30 pts 8. fail/forget 9. Such 10. in Section 1: (10 pt; 1pt/item) 5. M 10. E 1. for 2. as 5. D 6. all 7. those/people 10. A Section 2: (5 pt; 0,5pt/item) 1. H 2. F 3. G 4. D 6. K 7. A 8. B 9. J Section 3: (5 pt; 0,5pt/item) 1. C 2. D 3. D 4. A 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. C
Section 4: (10 pt; 1pt/item) 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. A PART 4: WRITING - 25 pts Section 1: (5 pt; 1/item) 1. The students didn't take to their new lecturer. 2. John (decided that he) was not cut out to be an actor. 3. There has been a gradual decline (reduction/ fall/ decrease) in the number of people out of work. 4. Iam (I'm) dying to see her again. 5. What's (What was) the significance of his silence? Section 2: Essay writing (20 pts) Total score: 2 points; assessed against the language level appropriate to that of a secondary student with four years of learning English in a gifted school in Vietnam. Task achievement (5pts) Grammar range and Accuracy (5 pts) Coherence and cohesion (5 pts) Lexical resource ( 0.5 pts) ENGLISH PRACTICE 17 I – PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following questions 1. A. complain B. gather C. product D. transcript 2. A. mosquito B. elephant C. dinosaur D. buffalo 3. A. protect B. settle C. relate D. compose 4. A. government B. understand C. interview D. reference
5. A. scholarship B. develop C. equipment D. discourage C. cathedral D. museum 6. A. integral B. terrific C. architectural D. cosmopolitan C. recommend D. hurricane 7. A. appreciative B. archeologist C. purpose D. involve C. support D. swallow 8. A. photograph B. separate 9. A. tonight B. control 10. A. enough B. aware II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR Exercise 1: Choose the best answer for each question. 1. My sister never allows ____ a party at home. A. to have B. me having C. having had D. having 2. She forgot _____ her toilet bag for her trip and she is now a little annoyed about it. A. to be packing B. having packed C. packing D. to pack 3. When I __________ how to ski for the first time, I felt so happy. A. succeeded B. began C. studied D. learned 4. Thailand defeated Laos ___2______3. A. with/by B. by/of C. by/to D. with/of 5. A number of political prisoners….. since Independent Day D. has been released A. have been released B. have released C. was released 6. The street is very noisy,….makes sleeping difficult A. which B. what C. that D. it 7. There‘s someone at the door. ………….. it C. I‘ll answer D. I answered A. I am going to answer B. I‘m answering 8. There are a lot of…. buildings in the centre of Sydney. A. many-floored B. multi-storey C. multi-storied D. many-story 9. It‘s surprising how few people can… between margine and butter. A. distinguish B. seprate C. disgnose D. estimate 10. Rapid _______ would cause frequent floods and leave little water during dry seasons. A. run-off B. run-in C. run-out D. run-over 11. You are _______ to clean the bathroom. A. declared B. imagined C. supposed D. spoken 12. They are passing new laws to ________ wildlife in the area. A. conserve B. protest C. shield D. shelter 13. They ________ a serious threat to security. A. put B. place C. set D. pose
14. _______ did he pay for his transitor radio? A. How high B. How many C. How much D. How often 15. More than half the staff ___________ temporary. A. is B. are C. was D. were 16. He reduced _________ and turned sharp left. A. speed B. rapidity C. fast D. rate 17. What‘s taking an entrance exam ___________? A. like B. alike C. likely D. look like 18. The kids found it hard to stay ________. A. unmoved B. unmoving C. still D. stuck 19. _________ he became famous did he realize the price of fame. A. Only until B. Not until C. Since D. Until 20. He is _________ now so he can‘t afford to buy a car. A. out of job B. out of order C. out of work D. out of employment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Exercise 2: Provide the correct article A/AN/THE/X (zero article) in the following gaps. (21)________first few days after getting home from (22)______ college were okay but then I began to feel rather bored and lonely. My parents were busy working and (23)______most of my friends were either away on holiday or else had (24)________ holiday jobs. I tried to get a job myself but without success. I was beginning to wish I had not come home when I saw (25)_______advertisement for holiday courses in (26)________local newspaper. For (27)_______small fee you could try lots of different activities organized by (28)________ town‘s youth club. Each activity lasted half (29)________ day and they were all exciting. I also met new people as many of (30)________ tourists staying in the town joined in. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Exercise 3: Provide the correct form of the word in bold capitals. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is (31) WORRY that 1.1 billion teenagers and people in their twenties and early thirties are damaging their (32) HEAR by listening to loud music. It says (33) NEAR half the young people in middle and high-income countries risk hearing loss because of the \"(34) SAFETY use\" of personal music (35) PLAY, including smartphones. Loud music in nightclubs, bars and at sporting events also increases the risk. The WHO recommends a safe (36) LIMITED of listening to music for just one hour a day. The WHO director for (37) INJURE prevention, Dr Etienne Krug, told the BBC that: \"What we're trying to do is raise (38) AWARE of an issue that is not (39) TALK about enough.\" He said hearing
loss is easily (40) PREVENT. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Exercise 4: Choose the incorrect parts and correct them. 31. Despite (A) fats and oil are nutritionally (B) important as (C) energy sources, medical research indicates that saturated fats may contribute to hardening (D) of the arteries. 32. The radio telescope, invented (A) in 1932, has capabilities (B) beyond far (C) those of optical telescopes in tracking (D) signals from galaxies. 33. The boat rose and fell slow (A) as (B) the huge sea swells (C) moved (D) towards shore. 34. She was determined (A) to pursue (B) a tertiary education however (C) happened to her (D). 35. Today there is (A) an unusually (B) large amount (C) of students in the class (D). III. READING Exercise 1: Questions 1 – 10 Clinic for internet addicts opens in US If you have to take a quick break from reading this article to send a text message or check your Blackberry, then the good news is that help is at hand. A new centre for cyberspace addicts has opened in the US city of Seattle. It claims to be America‘s first residential centre for people addicted to the internet and video games. For $14,000, six people at a time can spend 45 days fighting against their constant need to connect to the internet. Residents are given counselling and psychotherapy, as well as group activities such as household chores, walks in the grounds and exercising. The centre, in the countryside about 50km outside Seattle, is the idea of therapist Hilarie Cash. She recorded her first case of cyberspace addiction in 1994, with a patient so glued to video games that he lost his marriage and two jobs. But until this summer she had only met patients on a day-by-day basis. Cash points out that although countries such as China, South Korea and Taiwan have places where internet addicts can find help, America has been slow to recognise the problem. Ben Alexander, 19, was one of the centre‘s first residents. He became addicted to the video game World of Warcraft, which took up most of his time awake. He started playing the game when he was a new student at Iowa University. ―At first it was a couple of hours a day. By midway through the first semester, I was playing 16 or 17 hours a day,‖ he said. By comparison to the whizz-bang on the screen in front of him, the social life at university seemed very boring. He came to see the game as an ―easy way to socialise and meet people.‖ Alexander eventually left the university and found help with his gaming problem. ―I don‘t think I‘ll go back to World of Warcraft any time soon,‖ he said.
Questions 1 – 6: Read the text and choose the correct answers to these questions. 1. The centre is for people who spend too much time ____________ A. at the office B. on the phone C. online 2. The residents at the centre do activities ___________ A. in pairs B. in small groups C. in big groups 3. Cash‘s first patient was addicted to _____________ A. video games B. exercising C. household chores 4. People have been slow to recognise the addiction in ___________ A. China B. South Korea C. the US 5. Ben began to have problems when he started ______________ A. at college B. at the centre C. at work 6. Ben found the game a good way to _____________ A. study B. make friends C. help his problem Questions 7 – 12: Read the text and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer to these questions. 7. Where is the new centre? 4. 8. How much does the course cost? 8. 9. How long is the course? 12. 10. When did Cash have her fist addicted patient? 11. What internet game did Ben play? 12. How many hours a day did Ben play the game? 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. Exercise 2: Questions 13 – 20 Read the text and fill in each blank with a most suitable word. School students do not shower after sports class A report has found that more than half of high (13)__________ boys and two-thirds of girls never shower after a physical (14)__________ class. Researchers suggest that students don't want to sweat and take a (15)__________ , so they are less active in sports classes. The researchers questioned almost 4,000 children in schools in Essex, England. Lead researcher Dr Gavin Sandercock said he was surprised (16)__________ how rarely students showered. He said: \"We know (17)__________ children aren't getting (18)__________ physical activity because we have seen their fitness declining; (19)__________ the unwillingness to shower is a barrier to working up a sweat (20)__________ playing sport, it's something we need to tackle to promote activity at schools.\"
13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Exercise 3: Questions 21 – 30 Read the text and choose the most suitable option to complete the text. The Internet bus In the desert areas that surround Tucson city, USA, students spend hundreds of hours on yellow buses each year getting to and from their schools. But when mobile internet equipment was (21)____________ on a yellow school bus, the bored, often noisy, teens were transformed into quiet, studious individuals. District officials got the idea during (22)____________ drives on school business to Phoenix, two hours each way, when they (23)____________ that, when they went in pairs, one person could drive and the other could work using a laptop and a wireless card. They (24)____________ if internet access on a school bus could (25)____________ students‘ academic productivity, too. But the idea for what students call ‗the internet bus‘ really took shape when the district‘s chief information officer (26)____________ across an article about having internet across in cars. He thought, ―What if you could put that in a bus?‖ The officials have been delighted to see the (27)____________ of homework getting done, morning and evening, as the internet bus (28)____________ up and drops off students along the 70-minute drive. (29)____________ some students spend their time playing games or visiting social networking sites, most students do make (30)____________ their travel time to study. 21. A. installed B. set C. included D. structured 22. A. extraordinary D. few 23. A. believed B. occasional C. exceptional 24. A. thought D. realised 25. A. increase B. acknowledged C. estimated D. wondered 26. A. got D. heighten 27. A. total B. imagined C. suspected D. put 28. A. brings D. measure B. enlarge C. rise catches D. 29. A. Since B. looked C. came 30. A. progress B. amount C. number B. picks C. rides B. Despite C. Although D. However B. work C. use D. part 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
IV. WRITING Exercise 1: Complete the following sentences so that their meanings are close to the originals. 1. I can‘t say I enjoy it when people tear my writing to pieces in front of me. I can‘t say I enjoy having ………………………………………….. 2. We‘ll have to make up our minds by the end of the week, won‘t we? A decision will have to ………………………………………….. 3. The job received over a hundred applications. Over a hundred people ………………………………………….. 4. This story of yours isn‘t true! You have made ………………………………………….. 5. The best solution was thought of by Sally. Sally came ………………………………………….. Exercise 2: Write a PARAGRAPH of at least 120 words on the following topic: If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.
Keys – practice 17 I – PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following questions 1. A. complain B. gather C. product D. C. dinosaur D. transcript C. relate D. C. interview D. 2. A. mosquito B. elephant C. equipment D. C. cathedral D. buffalo C. architectural D. C. recommend D. 3. A. protect B. settle C. purpose D. C. support D. compose 4. A. government B. understand reference 5. A. scholarship B. develop discourage 6. A. integral B. terrific museum 7. A. appreciative B. archeologist cosmopolitan 8. A. photograph B. separate hurricane 9. A. tonight B. control involve 10. A. enough B. aware swallow II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR: Total: 3 pts Exercise 1: (Total: 1 pts: 0.05pt/each correct answer) 1. D 2. D 3. D 4. C 5. A 10. A 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. A 15. B 20. C 11. C 12. A 13. D 14. C 16. A 17. A 18. C 19. B Exercise 2: (Total: 0.5 pts: 0.05pt/each correct answer) 21. The 22. x 23. x 24. x 25. an 29. a 30. the 26. the 27. a 28. the Exercise 3: (Total: 1 pts: 0.1pt/each correct answer) 31. worried 32. hearing 33. nearly 34. unsafe 35. players 36. limit 37. injury 38. awareness 39. talked 40. preventable
Exercise 4: (Total: 0.5 pts: 0.05pt/each correct finding + 0.05pt/each correction) 41. A => Although/ Though 42. C => far beyond 43. A => slowly 44. C => whatever 45. C => number III. READING: Total: 3 pts (0.1pt/each correct answer) Exercise 1: 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. Seattle 8. S14,000 9. 45 days 10. 1994 11. World of Warcraft 12. 16 or 17 Exercise 2: 13. school 14. education 15. shower 16. at 17. that 18. enough 19. if 20. or Exercise 3: 21. A 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. A 28. B 29. C 30. C 26. C 27. B IV. WRITING: Total: 2 pts Exercise 1: Total: 0.5 pts (0.1pt/each correct answer) 1. I can‘t say I enjoy having my writing torn to pieces in front of me. 2. A decision will have to be made by the end of the week, won‘t we? 3. Over a hundred people applied for the job. 4. You have made up this story! 5. Sally came up with the best solution. Exercise 2: 1.5 pts I. Hướng dẫn - Chấm bài theo hướng dẫn chấm. - Chi tiết hoá điểm số các ý (nếu có) phải đảm bảo không sai lệch với tổng điểm mỗi ý và được thống nhất trong hội đồng chấm thi. - Không làm tròn điểm III. Hướng dẫn cụ thể
Tiêu chí Mô tả chi tiết Điểm Nội dung Viết đúng chủ đề (chỉ cần viết đúng câu chủ đề) 0,3 0,4 Viết logic, hợp lí 0,3 Ngôn ngữ Đúng cấu trúc ngữ pháp 0,3 0,1 Sử dụng từ vựng phù hợp phong phú 0,1 Trình bày Viết đủ số từ theo qui định 1.5 Mạch lạc, rõ ràng, có ý sáng tạo 0,05 Tổng 0,01 0,2 Cách tính lỗi: - 01 lỗi ngữ pháp (cấu trúc, từ vựng…) trừ - 01 lỗi chính tả trừ - Viết ít hơn số từ qui định trừ - Viết nhiều hơn số từ qui định không trừ điểm ENGLISH PRACTICE 18 I – PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following questions 1. A. period B. consider C. advocate D. cultural 2. A. exclude B. expire C. expert D. exceed 3. A. industrial B. infallible C. intimacy D. intensity 4. A. engineering B. comprehension C. maturity D. architectural 5. A. curriculum B. grammatical C. repetitious D. historical 6. A. enough B. aware C. support D. swallow 7. A. period B. consider C. advocate D. cultural 8. A. exclude B. expire C. expert D. exceed 9. A. industrial B. infallible C. intimacy D. intensity 10. A. engineering B. comprehension C. maturity D. architectural
II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR Exercise 1. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 21. Millie‘s father accused her of _________. B. not trying enough hard A. trying not hard enough C. not trying hard enough D. trying not enough hard 22. The public library _________ to all readers who are interested in reading and doing research. A. is opening B. is open C. is opened D. is being opened 23. I bought some new shoes. They felt a bit strange _________ because I wasn‘t used to them. A. first B. at first C. firstly D. first of all 24. I quickly packed my new belongings and spent _________ money I had on a one-way ticket home. A. little B. a little C. the little D. a little of 25. She believes that all countries should _________ the death penalty as it is inhumane. A. put down to B. catch up on C. get down to D. do away with 26. Keep your ticket _________ you have to show it to an inspector. A. if B. in case C. unless D. supposing 27. He always _________ aside some time every day to read to his children. A. sets B. leaves C. spares D. lets 28. For the past few months she‘s been working as a street _________ selling fruit and vegetable. A. dealer B. trader C. pusher D. vendor 29. I use weed-killer to _________ the weeds in the garden. A. get rid of B. get out of C. get away with D. get in the way with 30. If there is new evidence that proves his innocence, it is likely that the authorities will _________ him from jail. A. release B. relieve C. remove D. rehabilitate 31. The defendant‘s lawyer wasn‘t very good and he was found _________ by the jury. A. faulty B. mistaken C. guilty D. sinful 32. The dish was so tasty that I asked for a second _________. A. helping B. portion C. ration D. share
33. I‘m amazed that this game ever _________ - it is so silly! A. took in B. caught on C. took up D. caught by 34. - ―I‘m sure the Whitleys were involved.‖ - ―They _________ have since they know nothing about the business.‖ A. can‘t B. wouldn‘t C. shouldn‘t D. mustn‘t 35. ―Candy‘s an excellent pianist, isn‘t she?‖ – ―She _________ to win the prize if she plays this well during the competition.‖ A. is due B. is bound C. is about D. is set 36. His friends offered to _________ the next time he was in town so that he wouldn‘t have to pay for a hotel. A. place him in B. put him up C. back him up D. turn him out 37. The doctor _______the cut on my knee and said it had completely healed up. A. examined B. investigated C. researched D. looked into 38. My mind went _________ when the official asked me my phone number – I couldn‘t remember it at all. A. empty B. clear C. blank D. vacant 39. During their first date, Jane had nervously peppered the conversation with _____talk. A. unimportant B. tiny C. small D. trivial 40. You need a passport to cross the _________between Mexico and the United States. A. edge B. line C. border D. rim Exercise 2. There are 10 errors in the following passage. Identify and correct them like the example provided. Example: success (Line 1) → succeed It is very difficult to success in the music business; nine out of Line 1 ………………….. ten bands that release a first record fail to produce the second. Line 2 ………………….. Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most Line 3 ………………….. of all it requires and intricate knowledge of how a record company is Line 4 ………………….. functioned. The process begins when a presenter of a company‘s Line 5 ………………….. Artist and Repertoire (A&R) department visits bars and night clubs, Line 6 ………………….. scouting for young, talented bands. After the representative identifies Line 7 ………………….. a promised band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract with that Line 8 …………………..
band. The signature of this recording contract is a slow process. A Line 9 ………………….. company will spend a long time to investigate the band itself as well Line 10 ………………….. as current trends for popular music. During this period, it is important Line 11 ………………….. that a band reciprocates with an investigation of its own, learning as Line 12 ………………….. much as possible about the record company and making personnel Line 13 ………………….. connections within the different departments that will handle their Line 14 ………………….. recordings. Exercise 3. Supply the correct FORM of the word in capital letters. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Before going to an interview, it is advisable to go through a mock interview. This will give you the opportunity to try out your technique and answers live. It is also a chance to receive feedback that is (1. BENEFIT) __________ in guiding you towards improving your interview style and general (2. PRESENT) __________. Just one mock interview will result in a (3. NOTICE) ______ improvement in your interview skill. Why? For the same reason that a (4. SPEAK) _______ doesn‘t exist while it is still on paper or floating in your head. It only exists when you give it (5. ORAL)_______. The first time you give it in front of an audience, it will come out nothing like the one you prepared. It is the same with being interviewed. It is not enough to look at a question and say, ‗Yeah, I know the answer to that one.‘ You need to practise your answer live; this is not the time to talk to yourself in front of a mirror. Seek out a (6. PROFESSION) _______ and have the session videotaped. Then you will have two opinions – the interview‘s and your own. You will find you get a completely different (7. IMPRESS)________ when listening to yourself than when you are watching yourself saying something. Just as your voice always sounds different on tape, so do your (8. RESPOND) _______. You will be glad the image is captured on tape and not in a potential employer‘s mind. For maximum effect, you should (9. VISIT)________ your answers and go through a second mock interview. This should help with any (10. EASE)________ and give you more confidence for the real interview. III. READING Exercise 1. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (1) _____ of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (2) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.
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