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["10. absorb \uf0e0 absorbed 0.5 p 0.2 p PART II: I. Read the passage and fill 1. into 0.2 p READING: in each of the blanks with 2. might\/may\/can 0.2 p (6,0\/20 ONE suitable word. (2,0 3. terms 0.2 p points) points) 0.2 p 0.2 p 4. regardless\/irrespective 0.2 p 0.2 p 5. at 0.2 p 0.2 p 6. Being 0.2 p 0.2 p 7. rather 0.2 p 0.2 p 8. let 0.2 p 0.2 p 9. that\/this 0.2 p 0.2 p 10. how 0.2 p 0.2 p II. Read the text and do 1. C 0.2 p the tasks as follow. (2,0 2. B 0.2 p points) 0.2 p 0.2 p 3. G 0.2 p 4. F 5. E 6. H 7. August 31st 8. human chain 9. blotting paper 10. dustbins III. Read the following 1. A passage and choose the 2. D best answer (A, B, C or D) 3. A to each question. (2,0 4. A points) 5. C 401","6. B 0.2 p 0.2 p 7. A 0.2 p 0.2 p 8. D 0.2 p 0.2 p 9. D 0.2 p 10. B 0.2 p 0.2 p PART III: I. Complete each of the 1. Despite repeated [attempts\/efforts to get in touch 0.2 p WRITING: sentences. (1,0 point) with] his cousin, Joe didn't manage to speak to her 0.2 p (4,0\/20 until the next day. 0.2 p points) 0.2 p 2. As far [as computer games are concerned], Jack 0.2 p is a real expert. 0.2 p 1.0 3. David took [the blame\/responsibility for] the accident. 4. If he doesn\u2018t get that job, [there is no knowing] what he\u2018ll do. 5. But [for the ingenuity of his brother\u201fs] plan, the stranded climber would never have been rescued. II. Use the word given and 1. John will stand trial murder at the High Court make any necessary next week. additions to complete a new sentence . (1,0 point) 2. How do our sales stand in relation to those of other firms? 3. There has been a steady decline in the number of accidents since the speed limit was imposed. 4. There is no doubt that this new record will sell a lot of copies. 5. My changing my mind about resigning is out of question. III. Summarize the 1. Content: information by selecting and reporting the main a. Providing main ideas and details. (summarizing features and make the information, reporting the main features, and comparisons where make comparisons where relevant) relevant. (2,0 points) b. Communicating intentions sufficiently and effectively. 402","2. Organization and presentation: 0.25 a. Ideas are well-organized and presented with 0.5 coherence, cohesion, and clarity. b. The paragraph is well-structured. 3. Language: a. Variety of appropriate vocabulary and structures. b. Good use of grammatical structures. 4. Handwriting, punctuation, and spelling: a. Intelligible handwriting. b. Good punctuation and no spelling mistakes. 0.25 403","ENGLISH PRACTICE 35 PART I: PHONETICS. (1, 0 POINT) Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group. Write your answer in the numbered box. 1. A. exposure B. terminal C. utterance D. discipline 2. A. economy B. elaborate C. assassinate D. fascinate 3. A. mountain B. sustain C. contain D. retain 4. A. fulltime B. farmhand C. bookshop D. tradesman 5. A. metropolitan B. entrepreneurial C. hippopotamus D. curiosity 6. A. company B. comfortable C. together D. business 7. A. associate B. formal C. movement D. militant 8. A. Important B. cigarette C. protection D. informal 9. A. introduce B. conversation C. independent D. welcome 10. A. expect B. alone C. liquor D. invite Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (8, 0 POINTS) I. Choose the best answer to fill in each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (1, 5 point) 1. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance 2. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence. A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because 3. We played the game ___ the rules. 404","A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from 4. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she\u2018s away or her phone\u2018s out of order. A. I\u2018ve been trying B. I had tried C. I\u2018m trying D. I tried 5. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way 6. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music. A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up 7. Please don\u2018t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do. A. let B. put C. leave D. take 8. The chairman requested that ___ A. the members studied more carefully the problem. B. the problem was more carefully studied. C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied. D. the members study the problem more carefully. 9. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country. A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped 10. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed 11. I don\u2018t think this strange new fashion will \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on 12. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral. A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place 13. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan 14. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account. 405","A. more B. no C. some D. any 15. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___. A. off B. out C. away D. up Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. II. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (1, 5 point) 1. If he ____ (1. not drink) too much last night, he ____ (2. not - be) tired now. 2. I\u2018m sure he must ____ (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I ____ (4. come). 3. At this time next week, they ____ (5. sit) in the train on their way to Paris. 4. It\u2018s raining. I would rather you ____ (6. close) the window. 5. I don\u2018t know what the matter with him is. He ____ (7. act) funny since you ____ (8. be) away. 6. On the first of next month, he ____ (9. be) in prison for five years. 7. His personal problems seem ____ (10. distract) him from his work lately. 8. He suggested that a final decision ____ (11. make). 9. I don\u2018t know why you ____ (12. always - make) noise in class, Tom. 10. ____ (13. you\/visit) many museums when you were in Paris? 11. The car looks very clean. ____ (14. you\/wash) it? 12. My best friend, James, was no longer there. He ____ (15. go) away. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 406","11. 12. 13. 14. 15. III. Put the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) AUTUMN COLORS A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who, in autumn, is on the ____ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour. In New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating millions of dollars annually. The first report that leaves are changing colour sets off an ____ (2. INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on some roads. Thousands of people log on to websites in their ____ (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees that have foliage in the most ____ (4. GLORY) colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established in New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual ____ (5. TALK) point. The colours vary from year to year since the ____ (6. INTENSE) of the colour is ____ (7. DEPEND) on the chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red, while cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to ____ (8. INCREASE) hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect summers not ____ (9. LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will then enjoy a kaleidoscope of ____ (10. SEASON) colour to rival the deep reds and blazing oranges seen in New England. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. IV. Find out and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) Example: Thirty hours a week are a heavy work schedule. Answer: C \uf0ae is AB C D 1. A persimmon tastes best when it is such ripe that it looks wrinkled and almost spoiled. AB CD 2. American pioneers did water systems from logs with holes bored through their centers. A B CD 3. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many AB 407","hormones and regulates another endocrine glands. CD 4. In America, the Indians used crude oil for fuel and medicine hundreds of years before the first white settlers arrive. A BC D 5. When radio programs became popular, approximately around 1925, many people stopped attending movies. A BC D 6. Musical comedies, as an American form of entertainment, often take its subjects from America\u2018s present or past. A BC D 7. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by long periods covering by water. A B CD 8. The fruit of the plantain looks much like a banana, and it is not so sweet or so pleasing in flavor. AB CD 9. The viceroy butterfly, an insect that birds like to eat, has a color pattern similar to that of the monarch butterfly, whom birds do not like to eat. A BC D 10. Behavior therapy uses rewards and punishments to encourage patients to act in a way healthier. A BC D Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. V. Complete these sentences with proper prepositions or adverbs. Write your answers in the numbered box. (1, 0 point) 408","6. Don't use pencils. Please write the letter ___ ink. 7. My father made ____ his mind to settle in the South. 8. Minh couldn\u2018t start his motor engine. I think it ran ____ fuel. 9. Time is off now. Please hand ____ your papers. 10. We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned ____ 6. That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone ____ by now. 7. He needed a model, someone to look ____ 8. Uncle Tom is an idiot, but I only have to put ____ him once a year. 9. I don\u2018t like to make friends with the person who always runs ____ his old friends. 10. These two men\u2018s farms are adjacent ____ each other. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART III: READING COMPREHENSION. (6,0 POINTS) I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points) It is now extremely popular to take a gap year between school and university or university and work and to spend it traveling. There are plenty of reasons to recommend it - travel broadens the mind, you\u2018re (1) ___ young once, life isn\u2018t a rehearsal and so on. And if you don\u2018t do it, you may always regret that you didn\u2018t take the (2) ___. In the end, there\u2018s only one response: well, why not? The idea may have its roots in the 18th century Grand tour once (3) ___ by the young, rich and noble, but it is the middle classes who have turned it (4) ___ something that 200,000 British youngsters do every year. (5) ___ has never been so easy and cheap, with more places open to tourists than ever. Also, the gap year is now (6) ___ by many employers and universities. The States, the Far East and Australia were among the original (7) ___ and although these remain in the top five, young explorers are now going even further. The most far-flung corners of the world are (8) ___ in popularity year by year. About $700 will buy a student ticket (9) ___ for six months that will take you from London to Calcutta, Singapore, Bangkok, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Fiji, Tahiti, Los Angeles and (10) ___ again. 1. A. merely B. only C. slightly D. simply 409","2. A. occasion B. moment C. chance D. luck 3. A. undertaken B. gone C. done D. given 4. A. up B. out C. over D. into 5. A. Voyage B. Travel C. Excursion D. Tour 6. A. received B. stood C. accepted D. admitted 7. A. destinations B. endings C. landings D. terminals 8. A. spreading B. expanding C. enlarging D. growing 9. A. genuine B. valid C. effective D. legal 10. A. now B. here C. back D. then Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. Read the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points) THE LEGEND OF THE ROOT Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the \u2015elixir of life\u2016, its widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) ____ an active ingredient in oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (2) ____ widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold. (3) ____ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the ____ (4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng \u2013 the word Panax, (5) ____ the word panacea, coming from the Greek for \u2015all healing\u2016. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (6) ____ beneficial effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug. Today, ginseng is (7) ____ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (8) ____ as arthritis, diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (9) ____ ginseng 410","works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10) ____ than just a legend. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Read the passage, then choose the correct options. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points) One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this construction makes it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen \u2013 acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4 sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west \u2013 an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers 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 type of timeline of events \u2013 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 currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of the ancient past. Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today. 1. What has research of the base reveal? A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh\u2018s body. C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it. 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? 411","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\u2018s 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 \u2015intersecting\u2016 in line 9 is nearest in meaning to ____ A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting 5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A. Architect\u2018s plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar body. C. Astrological computation. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time. 6. The word \u2015prophesied\u2016 in line 12 is closest in meaning to ____ A. said B. armed 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 great pyramid. C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza. D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop. 8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation? A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology. C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth\u2018s 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 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies. B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop. 412","C. It was built a super race. D. It is very old. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART IV: WRITING. (5, 0 POINTS) I. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given. (1, 0 point) 1. We couldn\u2018t have managed without my father\u2018s money. \uf0ae If it hadn\u2018t .............................................................................................................. 2. House prices have risen dramatically this year. \uf0ae There has ............................................................................................................... 3. The only thing they didn\u2018t steal was the television. \uf0ae They stole ............................................................................................................... 4. He didn\u2018t succeeded in searching for the stolen car. \uf0ae He tried in vain ...................................................................................................... 5. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left. \uf0ae No sooner ............................................................................................................... 6. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother. \u2192 The boy was on ....................................................................................................... 7. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. \u2192 Paper........................................................................................................................ 8. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. \u2192 The more ................................................................................................................. 9. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. 413","\u2192 It is .......................................................................................................................... 10. He got so angry that no one dared to say anything. \u2192 So ............................................................................................................................ II. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meanings, using the word given. (1, 0 point) 1. If you want to see me, come here by six a.m. (PROVIDED) \u2192 .................................................................................................................................. 2. He won\u2018t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS) \u2192 .................................................................................................................................. 3. He didn\u2018t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION) \u2192 .................................................................................................................................. 4. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) \u2192 .................................................................................................................................. 5. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE) \u2192 .................................................................................................................................. III. Write an essay (3, 0 points). Facebook dominates the free-time for too many people especially the students. It can have negative effect on their study and the physical development. Do you agree or disagree? 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(1, 0 POINT). Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group. Write your answer in the numbered box. 1. A. exposure 2 B. Terminal1 C. utterance1 D. discipline 1 2. A. Economy2 B. Elaborate2 C. Assassinate2 D. Fascinate1 3. A. mountain1 B. sustain2 C. contain2 D. retain 4. A. fulltime2 B. farmhand1 C. bookshop1 D. tradesman 5. A. Metropolitan3 B. Entrepreneurial4 C. Hippopotamus3 D. curiosity 6. A. company1 B. comfortable1 C. together2 D. business 7. A. Associate2 B. Formal1 C. Movement1 D. militant 8. A. Important2 B. Cigarette3 C. Protection2 D. informal 9. A. introduce3 B. conversation3 C. independent D. welcome1 10. A. expect B. alone2 C. liquor1 D. invite2 PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (8, 0 POINTS). I. Choose the best answer to fill in each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (1, 5 point). 1. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance 2. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence. A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because 3. We played the game ___ the rules. A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from 4. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she\u2018s away or her phone\u2018s out of order. A. I\u201fve been trying B. I had tried C. I\u2018m trying D. I tried 5. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. 416","A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way 6. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music. A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up 7. Please don\u2018t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do. A. let B. put C. leave D. take 8. The chairman requested that ___ A. the members studied more carefully the problem. B. the problem was more carefully studied. C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied. D. the members study the problem more carefully. 9. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country. A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped 10. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed 11. I don\u2018t think this strange new fashion will \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on 12. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral. A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place 13. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan 14. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account. A. more B. no C. some D. any 15. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___. A. off B. out C. away D. up II. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (1,5 point) 417","1. If he _ had not drunk _ (1. not drink) too much last night, he _ would not be _ (2. not - be) tired now. 2. I\u2018m sure he must __ have been _ (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I _ came _ (4. come). 3. At this time next week, they _ will be sitting (5. sit) in the train on their way to Paris. 4. It\u2018s raining. I would rather you _ closed __ (6. close) the window. 5. I don\u2018t know what\u2018s the matter with him. He __ has acted\/has been acting _ funny since you _ were _ (8. be) away. 6. On the first of next month, he _ will have been _ (9. be) in prison for five years. 7. His personal problems seem _ to have been distracting _ (10. distract) him from his work lately. 8. He suggested that a final decision _ should be made\/be made __ (11. make). 9. I don\u2018t know why you _ are always making _ (12. always - make) noise in class, Tom. 10. _ did you visit _ (13. you\/visit) many museums when you were in Paris? 11. The car looks very clean. _ have you washed __ (14. you\/wash) it? 12. My best friend, James, was no longer there. He __ had gone _ (15. go) away. III. Put the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points) AUTUMN COLORS A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who, in autumn, is on the __ outlook _ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour. In New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating millions of dollars annually. The first report that leaves are changing colour sets off an __ invasion _ (2. INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on some roads. Thousands of people log on to websites in their _ eagerness _ (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees that have foliage in the most __ glorious _ (4. GLORY) colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established in New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual _ talking _ (5. TALK) point. The colours vary from year to year since the _ intensity _ (6. INTENSE) of the colour is __ dependent (7. DEPEND) on the chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red, while cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to _ increasingly _ (8. INCREASE) hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect summers not _ unlike _ (9. LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will then 418","enjoy a kaleidoscope of _ seasonal __ (10. SEASON) colour to rival the deep reds and blazing oranges seen in New England. IV. Find out and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points) Example: Thirty hours a week are a heavy work schedule. Answer: B \uf0ae is AB C D 1. A persimmon tastes best when it is such ripe that it looks wrinkled and almost spoiled. A B\uf0e0 so CD 2. American pioneers did water systems from logs with holes bored through their centers. A\uf0e0 made B CD 3. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many hormones and regulates another endocrine glands. AB C D\uf0e0 other 4. In America, the Indians used crude oil for fuel and medicine hundreds of years before the first white settlers arrive. A B C D\uf0e0 arrived 5. When radio programs became popular, approximately around 1925, many people stopped attending movies. A B C\uf0e0 b\u1ecf D 6. Musical comedies, as an American form of entertainment, often take its subjects from America\u2018s present or past. A B C\uf0e0 their D 7. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by long periods covering by water. A BC D\uf0e0 covered 8. The fruit of the plantain looks much like a banana, and it is not so sweet or so pleasing in flavor. A B\uf0e0 but CD 419","9. The viceroy butterfly, an insect that birds like to eat, has a color pattern similar to that of the monarch butterfly, whom birds do not like to eat. A B C D\uf0e0 which 10. Behavior therapy uses rewards and punishments to encourage patients to act in a way healthier. A B C D\uf0e0 healthier way V. Complete these sentences with proper prepositions or adverbs. Write your answers in the numbered box. (1,0 point) 11. Don't use pencils. Please write the letter _ in _ ink. 12. My father made _ up _ his mind to settle in the South. 13. Minh couldn\u2018t start his motor engine. I think it ran _ out of __ fuel. 14. Time is off now. Please hand _ in _ your papers. 15. We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned _ up __ 6. That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone _ off _ by now. 7. He needed a model, someone to look _ up \/ up to _ 8. Uncle Tom is an idiot, but I only have to put _ up with __ him once a year. 9. I don\u2018t like to make friends with the person who always runs __ down _ his old friends. 10. These two men\u2018s farms are adjacent _ to _ each other. PART III: READING COMPREHENSION. (6,0 POINTS) I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2,0 points) It is now extremely popular to take a gap year between school and university or university and work and to spend it traveling. There are plenty of reasons to recommend it - travel broadens the mind, you\u2018re (1) __ only _ young once, life isn\u2018t a rehearsal and so on. And if you don\u2018t do it, you may always regret that you didn\u2018t take the (2) _ chance __. In the end, there\u2018s only one response: well, why not? The idea may have its roots in the 18th century Grand tour once (3) _ undertaken __ by the young, rich and noble, but it is the middle classes who have turned it (4) _ into __ something that 200,000 British youngsters do every year. (5) _ Travel __ has never been so easy and cheap, with more places open to tourists than ever. Also, the gap year is now (6) _ accepted __ by many employers and universities. 420","The States, the Far East and Australia were among the original (7) _ destinations __ and although these remain in the top five, young explorers are now going even further. The most far- flung corners of the world are (8) __ growing _ in popularity year by year. About $700 will buy a student ticket (9) _ valid __ for six months that will take you from London to Calcutta, Singapore, Bangkok, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Fiji, Tahiti, Los Angeles and (10) __ back _ again. 1. A. merely B. only C. slightly D. simply 2. A. occasion B. moment C. chance D. luck 3. A. undertaken B. gone C. done D. given 4. A. up B. out C. over D. into 5. A. Voyage B. Travel C. Excursion D. Tour 6. A. received B. stood C. accepted D. admitted 7. A. destinations B. endings C. landings D. terminals 8. A. spreading B. expanding C. enlarging D. growing 9. A. genuine B. valid C. effective D. legal 10. A. now B. here C. back D. then II. Read the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2,0 points) THE LEGEND OF THE ROOT Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the \u2015elixir of life\u2016, its widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) _ as __ an active ingredient in oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (2) _ so _ widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold. (3) _ despite _ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the _ plant __ (4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng \u2013 the word Panax, (5) _ like _ the word panacea, coming from the Greek for \u2015all healing\u2016. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (6) _ have\/cause\/produce __ beneficial effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug. Today, ginseng is (7) _ no _ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (8) _ such _ as 421","arthritis, diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (9) _ how _ ginseng works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10) __ more _ than just a legend. III. Read the passage, then choose the correct options. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points) One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this construction makes it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen \u2013 acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4 sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west \u2013 an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers 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 type of timeline of events \u2013 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 currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of the ancient past. Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today. 1. What has research of the base reveal? A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh\u2018s body. C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it. 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\u2018s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife. 422","D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh. 4. The word \u2015intersecting\u2016 in line 9 is nearest in meaning to ____ A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting 5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A. Architect\u2018s plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar body. C. Astrological computation. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time. 6. The word \u2015prophesied\u2016 in line 12 is closest in meaning to ____ A. said B. armed 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 great pyramid. C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza. D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop. 8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation? A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology. C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth\u2018s 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 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies. B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop. C. It was built a super race. D. It is very old. PART IV: WRITING. (5,0 POINTS) 423","I. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given. (1,0 point) 1. We couldn\u2018t have managed without my father\u2018s money. \uf0ae If it hadn\u2018t ...... been for my father\u201fs money, we could not have managed..... 2. House prices have risen dramatically this year. \uf0ae There has .... been a dramatic rise\/increase in the house prices this year. 3. The only thing they didn\u2018t steal was the television. \uf0ae They stole ........ everything except for\/but\/apart from the television... 4. He didn\u2018t succeeded in searching for the stolen car. \uf0ae He tried in vain ...... to search for the stolen car. 5. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left. \uf0ae No sooner ....... had the guests left than she started to clean up the house. 6. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother. \u2192 The boy was on ....... the point of crying when he was reprimanded by his mother. 7. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. \u2192 Paper....... is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D. 8. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. \u2192 The more ........ wood-pulp is used, the more trees are cut down.......... 9. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. \u2192 It is ........ a six-hour-drive from here to London.. 10. He got so angry that no one dared to say anything. \u2192 So ...... angry did he get that no one dared to say anything. II. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meanings, using the word given. (1,0 point) 1. If you want to see me, come here by six a.m. (PROVIDED) \u2192 .......... Provided (that) you want to see me, come here by 6 a.m.................. 2. He won\u2018t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS) 424","\u2192 ...... He objects to anyone (else) touching his records................. 3. He didn\u2018t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION) \u2192 ........ He had a low opinion of the musical show yesterday............... 4. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) \u2192 ....... The concert failed to come\/live up to his expectations\/The concert didn\u201ft come\/live up to ....... 5. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE) \u2192 ... We missed the beginning of the concert as a consequence of (our) oversleeping\/We had overslept. As a consequence, we missed the beginning.... III. Write an essay (3, 0 points). Face book dominates the free-time for too many people especially the students. It can have negative effect on their study and the physical development. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay (250 - 300 words) to express your opinion. Write an essay (250 - 300 words) to express your opinion. (3, 0 points). 1. Content: a. Providing main ideas and details. b. Communicating intentions sufficiently and effectively. 2. Organization and presentation: a. Ideas are well-organized and presented with coherence, cohesion, and clarity. b. The paragraph is well-structured. 3. Language: a. Variety of appropriate vocabulary and structures. b. Good use of grammatical structures. 4. Handwriting, punctuation, and spelling: a. Intelligible handwriting. b. Good punctuation and no spelling mistakes. 425","Markers should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly and add more answers possible before marking the papers. ENGLISH PRACTICE 36 I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 1. A. resume B. statistics C. position D. designer 2. A. criteria B. initiate C. certificate D. interactive 3. A. ginger B. gesture C. gymnasium D. ghost 4. A. teammate B. reading C. seaside D. creating 5. A. crooked B. naked C. masked D. needed II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. 6. A. oceanic B. argument C. temperatureD. valuable 7. A. incredible B. fortunately C. astronomy D. evaporate 8. A. committee B. expensive C. guarantee D. successful 9. A. vocabulary B. assistance C. develop D. evidence 10. A. applicant B. recognize C. yesterday D. curriculum III. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. a. My father (11. work)_______ in Canada for the last year, so by the time he (12. return)_______ the month after next, I (13. not see)_______ him for fourteen months. b. We looked out of the window and saw it (14. rain)_______, so we stayed in. c. TV chat shows (15. increase)_______ in number all the time. d. The camera (16. disappear)_______ when we came in. e. The woman (17. accuse)_______ of the killing said that she was at the cinema at the time. f. Not until we (18. arrive)_______ at his house we (19. discover)_______ that he was on holiday. g. After (20. take)_______ to the hospital, the injured victim felt much better yesterday. II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 21. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to________ the company I am working for. A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over 22. It would be lovely if the children could see and, ________, touch the animals. 426","A. eventually B. if possible C. at last D. finally 23. ________ he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness. A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What 24. Unless you return money immediately, you will risk being charged________ theft and getting into serous trouble A. on B. with C. of D. for 25. The old woman came in, ________ by a young man. A. accompany B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied 26. I\u2018ve applied for the job I saw________ in the newspaper last month. A. advertised B. advertising C. be advertised D. being advertised 27. No, I didn\u2018t know his number; ________ I\u2018d have phoned him. A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless 28. ________ the two sisters, Mary is________ . A. Of\/ the prettier B. Between\/ the prettiest C. Of\/ prettier D. Between\/ the prettier 29. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ________. I am attending the evening class. C. I hope not D. I am not A. I don\u2018t hope so B. I hope so hoping 30. Ninety________ the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school. A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is III. Read the text below. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. JUDO Judo is a sport that has achieved great popularity in many parts of the world. It was (31. origin)_______ developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient methods of self- defense. There are two (32. fight)_______ . Although they use physical (33. violent)_______ against each other, they are respectful to their (34. oppose)_______ and bow to each other before and after each contest. Judo is an (35. expense)_______ sport to take up because the only equipment you need is the special loose-fitting suit. It is very suitable for (36. young)_______ if they join a club where the (37. instruct)_______ are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety. Although Judo is a physically (38. demand)_______ sport which requires a lot of (39. strong)_______ practice, and skill, there are many people who find it (40. enjoy)_______ as a means of relaxation in their spare time. IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. 41. Joel giving up smoking has caused him to gain weight and become irritable with his acquaintances. A B C D 427","42. There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another. AB C D 43. George won\u2018t lend you any money as long as you promise to pay him back. A B CD 44. Having worked hard during the summer, his result was very successful in the entrance examination. AB C D 45. Society will be having to change radically to keep pace with the technology available. AB C D 46. It is necessary that he goes to see a doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam. AB C D 47. The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel. A BC D 48. The Nobel Prize winning candidate, together with his wife and children, are staying in Sweden after the presentation. A B CD 49. My brother composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway musicals. A BC D 50. After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction. A BC D V. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. TSUNAMI IN JAPAN Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a massive tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were (51)_______ away by a wall of water after the 8.9 - magnitude tremor, which struck about 400 kms (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo. A state of emergency has been declared at a nuclear power plant, (52)_______ pressure has exceeded normal levels. Officials say more than 10,000 people are dead and about 7,000 (53)_______, but it is feared the final death toll will be (54)_______ higher. In one ward alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi prefecture, 200 to 300 bodies were found. \u2015The quake has been the fifth-largest in the world (55)_______ 1900 and nearly 8,000 (56)_______ stronger than the one which devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, last month\u2016, said scientists. Thousands of people (57)_______ near the Fukushima nuclear power plant have been ordered to evacuate. Japanese nuclear officials said that pressure inside a boiling water reactor at the plant was running much higher than normal after the cooling system failed. Officials said they might need to deliberately (58)_______ some radioactive steam to relieve pressure, but that there would be no health risk. 428","US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had earlier said the US Air Force had flown emergency coolant to the site. But US officials later said (59)_______ coolant had been handed over because the Japanese had decided to handle the situation (60)________. The UN's nuclear agency said four nuclear power plants had been shut down safely. VI. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Women nowadays have more (61)________ than those in the past. For example, our great grandmothers were not allowed to go to school or to work to earn their own living. (62)________, they had to depend on their husbands financially. Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and (63)________ their interests. They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent (64)________ it. However, women living in our modern society have their (65)________ too. Today women work harder than their great grandmothers so that they can gain the (66)________ between working life and family life. Many people predict that by 2032, most (67)________ positions at work will be taken by women. Then, it is possible that women will have more (68)________ life because, (69)________ in a very modern society, the women can\u2018t (70)________ their role in the family. 61. A. advances B. advantages C. benefits D. conveniences 62. A. Therefore B. However C. As a result D. Although 63. A. pursue B. support C. promote D. stimulate 64. A. to B. at C. with D. of 65. A. obstacles B. disputes C. profits D. problems 66. A. equality B. stables C. balance D. steadiness 67. A. senior B. junior C. inferior D. superior 68. A. sheltered B. healthy C. strenuous D. active 69. A. though B. even C. ever D. never 70. A. perform B. adopt C. fulfill D. neglect VII. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline, Missouri. From this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most famous and beloved motion-picture producers in history. Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic legacy continue to influence the lives of millions of people throughout the world. After several years of barely making ends meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los Angeles garage, Disney had his first success in 1928, with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon. Throughout the next decade, he continued to produce a number of cartoons, and develop more of his highly profitable and enduring creations, such as Donald Duck and Pluto. In the late 1930s, he issued a full-length cartoon film. Snow White became an instant commercial and critical success. This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, produced by Disney and his studio. 429","But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string of spectacular amusement and theme parks. Starting with California\u2018s Disneyland in 1955 and culminating with the fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney became a household name. In recent years, the theme park concept became international, with openings in Tokyo and Paris. With the continuing success of Disney, the creation of future theme park is under discussion. 71. Which of the following is the title for the passage? A. The history of Disney World and Disneyland. B. Walt Disney\u2018s Boyhood Years C. Walt Disney and his Legacy. D. Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons 72. The word \u2015humble\u2016 in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________. A. boring B. shy C. simple D. respectful 73 What is the author\u2018s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney? A. critical B. respectful C. ambivalent D. approving 74. In paragraph 2 \u2015barely making ends meet\u2016 in bold is closest in meaning to __________. A. meeting personal failure. B. producing only a few cartoons. C. not making much money. D. trying new businesses. 75. The word \u2015enduring\u2016 in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________. A. lasting B. suffering C. famous D. difficult 76. The word \u2015renowned\u2016 in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________. A. possessed B. talked about C. useful D. well-known 77. It can be inferred from the passage that ________. A. Snow White was Disney\u2018s most successful film. B. Disney created cartoon movies and \u2015non cartoon\u2016 movies. C. the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty. D. the California theme park is now closed. 78. The word \u2015concept\u2016 in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________. A. idea B. location C. birth D. demand 79. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. Disney\u2018s first achieved success after his death. B. Mickey Mouse was Disney\u2018s only cartoons creation. C. Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film. D. Disney\u2018s first concern was always profitability. 80. In future years it is most likely that ___________. A. the Disney name will stay well\u2013known. B. Disney will produce only cartoons. C. the Paris theme park will become successful D. the remaining theme parks will also close 430","IX. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. (10 pts) 81. Peter hasn\u2018t had his hair cut for over 3 months. \u2192 It is over _______________________________________________. 82. I meant to post that letter before lunch. \u2192 What I meant _________________________________________. 83. People will only become aware of the problem if you increase the publicity. \u2192 Only if _________________________________________________. 84. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for AIDS. \u2192 Enormous _____________________________________________. 85. Success depends on hard work. \u2192 The harder ____________________________________________. X. Writing an essay. \u201cIncreasing numbers of private transportations have put greater and greater pressure on the roads\u201d. What do you think of that matter? 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(5pts) 1 point\/correct answer. 5. C II. (5pts) 1 point\/correct answer. 10. D 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. D 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. D III. (10pts) 1 point\/correct answer. 15. are increasing 18. arrived (had arrived) 16. had disappeared 19. did we discover 11. has worked 17. accused 20. being taken 12. returns 13. won\u2019t (will not)have seen 14. was raining IV. (20pts) 1 point\/correct answer. 21. D 22. B 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. D V. (10pts) 1 point\/correct answer. 31. originally 33. violence 35. inexpensive 37. instructors 39. strength 36. youngsters\/ youths 38. demanding 40. \u1eb9njoyable 32. fighters 34. opponent VI. (10pts) 1 point\/correct answer. 41. A 42. C 43. B 44. C 45. B 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. A 50. C VII. (10pts) 1.5 point\/correct answer. 51. swept 53. missing 55. since 57. living 59. no 56. times 58. release 60. themselves 54. much\/ far 52. where VIII. (10pts) 1.5 point\/correct answer. 61. B 62. C 63. A 64. B 65. D 66. C 67. A 68. C 69. B 70. D VIII. (15pts) 1.5 point\/correct answer. 71. C 72. C 73. D 74. C 75. A 76. D 77. B 78. A 79. C 80. A IX. (10pts) 2 points\/correct answer. 81. \u2192 It is over 3 months since Peter (last) had his hair cut. 82. \u2192 What I meant (to do) was to post that letter before lunch. 83. \u2192 Only if you increase the publicity will people become aware of the problem. 84. \u2192 Enormous efforts\/attempts have been made by scientists to find a cure for AIDS. 85. \u2192 The harder you work, the more successful you are\/ will be. 432","VIII. (15pts) Students\u2018 own answers Content: accounts for 50% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 50% for the content, the candidates should provide all main ideas and details as appropriate. Language: accounts for 30% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 30% for language, the candidates should use variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language high school students. Presentation: accounts for 20% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 20% for presentation, the candidates should write with coherence, cohesion and can use appropriate styles and linking devices ENGLISH PRACTICE 37 I. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts) 1. A. mathematics B. biology C. experiment D. philosophy 2. A. evolution B. development C. discovery D. philosopher 3. A. another B. energy C. centigrade D. gravity 4. A. evaporate B. temperature C. impossible D. experiment 5. A. gravity B. professor C. pyramid D. remedy II. Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences. 6. Is an inexperienced civil servant_________ to the task of running the company. A. capable B. skilled C. eligible D. suited 7. We _________ have been happier in those days. A. can\u2018t B. couldn\u2018t C. might not D. must not 8. You\u2018ve lived in the city for most of your life, so _________ you\u2018re used to the noise. A. apparently B. presumably C. allegedly D. predictably 9. The storm ripped our tent to _________. A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks 10. He _________ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered. A. indicted B. inferred C. induced D. inflicted 11. Hotel rooms must be _________ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters. A. vacated B. evacuated C. abandoned D. left 433","12. I do not think there is so much as a _________ of truth in that rumor. A. crumb B. speck C. grain D. pebble 13. He\u2018s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to _________. A. get through B. get by C. get on D. get up 14. I have very _________ feelings about the plan \u2013 it might possibly work or it could be a disaster. A. certain B. mixed C. doubtful D. troubled 15. The noise of the typewriter really _________ me off. I just couldn\u2018t concentrate. A. put B. pulled C. set D. took 16. The sixth time he called me at night was the _________ A. last cause B. last straw C. touch and go D. hot air 17. All three TV channels provide extensive _________ of sporting events. A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision 18. They seemed to be _________ to the criticism and just carried on as before. A. disinterested B. sensitive C. uncaring D. indifferent 19. \u2015Shall we go out tonight?\u2016 - \u2015__________________ \u2016 A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let\u2018s 20. It's no use _________ over _________ milk. A. crying\/ spilt B. to cry\/ spilling C. crying\/ spilling D. crying\/ to spill 21. The strike was _________ owing to a last minute agreement with the management. A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down 22. Lindsay\u2018s excuses for being late are beginning to _________ rather thin. A. get B. turn C. wear D. go 23. _________ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties. A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually 24. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the _________ wonderfully. A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion 25. The train service has been a _________ since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. Fracas III. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap. BLACK WIDOW SPIDER The black widow spider\u2018s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain (26. CONCEPT)_______ regarding its evil nature. Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most (27. VENOM)_______ species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by (28. COMPARE)_______ that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, (29. FATAL)_______ are rare. 434","Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider\u2018s natural pray- insects-and male black widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is (30. SOLITUDE)_______ by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating. Such (31. OCCUR)_______ are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name \u2013 and its reputation. Nevertheless, the (32. PLEASE)_______ effects of this spider\u2018s bite should not be (33. ESTIMATE)_______, and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (34. CAUTION)_______. Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are (35. RESIST)_______ to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places. IV. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs. bring out do up slow down save up hang over mix up grow up go with dress up run for 36. Silence_______ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement. 37. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to_______. 38. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and_______ in Camden Town in London. 39. Barrack Obama has decided to_______ the American presidency in the election that will take place next year. 40. Because I hate_______ my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces. 41. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would_______ his furniture, so she had brought a photo of them. 42. Kate had been_______ in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the guitar. 43. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new \u2017The Beatle\u2018 album called Love was recently_______. 44. Brendan was worried about having to_______ for the boss\u2018 retirement dinner as he didn\u2018t own any formal clothes. 45. He _______ his grandmother\u2018s phone number with his girlfriend\u2018s, which led to some embarrassment for him. V. Read the passage and fill in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word. True relaxation is most certainly not a matter of flopping down in front of the television with a welcome drink. Nor is it about drifting (46)_______ an exhausted sleep. Useful though these responses to tension and over-tiredness (47)_______ be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (48)_______ of quality and effect. (49)_______ of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alert yet at the same time passive awareness, in which our bodies are (50)_______ rest while our minds are awake. 435","Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting. (51)_______ relaxed in action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do, so as to have a feeling of healthy tiredness by the end of the day, (52)_______ than one of exhaustion. Unfortunately, as a result of living in today\u2018s competitive world, we are under constant strain and have difficulty in coping, (53)_______ alone nurturing our body\u2018s abilities. What needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With (54)_______ in mind we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (55)_______ deep-seated. VI. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes. The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother. There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar. Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house. But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window. What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defense against intruders. A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise 436","callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example. If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait for help. 56. A well-protected house________. A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals. C. is a lot of bother to maintain. D. is very unlikely to be burgled. 57. According to the writer, we should________. A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out when we have to. C. always keep the curtains closed. D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out. 58. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot________. A. is predictable. B. is useful. C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key. 59. What word best replaces \u2015desolate\u2016 in paragraph 4? A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing 60. The phrase \u2015aforementioned precautions\u2016 in paragraph 5 refers to steps that________. A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not. B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe. C. will stop a potential burglar. D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home. 61. Gaining entry to a house through a small window________. A. is surprisingly difficult. B. is not as difficult as people think. C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. D. is tried only by very determined burglars. 62. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms________. A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money. C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items. 63. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole________. A. will prevent your home being burgled. B. avoids you having to invite people into your home. C. is only necessary for elderly people. D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine. 64. What word best replaces \u2015scrutinise\u2016 in paragraph 7? A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine 65. The best title for the text is________. 437","A. Increasing household crime. B. Protecting your home from intruders. C. Burglary statistics. D. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. VII. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the word given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given. 66. They will try John for murder at the High Court next week. (trial) \u2192 John____________________________________________________________. 67. How do our sales compare with those of other firms? (relation) \u2192 How do_________________________________________________________. 68. The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was imposed. (decline) \u2192 There has_______________________________________________________. 69. This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies. (doubt) \u2192 There is_________________________________________________________. 70. I certainly won\u2018t change my mind about resigning. (question) \u2192 My changing____________________________________________________. VIII. Writing an essay. \u201cRecycling is saving up our lives\u201d. What do you think of that matter? 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(5pts) 1 point\/correct answer. Keys \u2013 practice 37 1. A 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. B II. (20pts) 1 point\/correct answer. 10. C 11. A 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. A 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. B 20. A 21. A 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. A 16. B 17. C 18. D 19. D III. (10pts) 1 point\/correct answer. 26. misconception 28. comparison 30. solitary 32. unpleasant 34. precautions 27. venomous 29. fatalities 31. occurrences 33. underestimated 35. resistant IV. (15pts) 1.5 point\/correct answer. 36. hung over 38. grew up 40. doing up 42. saving up 44. dress up 41. go with 43. brought out 45. mixed up 39. run for 37. slow down V. (10pts) 1 point\/correct answer. 46. into 48. terms 50. at 52. rather 54. this\/that 47. might\/may\/can 49. regardless\/irrespective 51. Being 53. let 55. how VI. (15pts) 1.5 point\/correct answer. 56. A 57. D 58. A 59. A 60. C 61. B 62. A 63. D 64. D 65. B VII. (10pts) 2 points\/correct answer. 66. \u2192 John will stand trial murder at the High Court next week. 67. \u2192 How do our sales stand in relation to those of other firms? 68. \u2192 There has been a steady decline in the number of accidents since the speed limit was imposed. 69. \u2192 There is no doubt that this new record will sell a lot of copies. 70. \u2192 My changing my mind about resigning is out of question. VIII. (15pts) Students\u2018 own answers Content: accounts for 50% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 50% for the content, the candidates should provide all main ideas and details as appropriate. Language: accounts for 30% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 30% for 440","language, the candidates should use variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language high school students. Presentation: accounts for 20% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 20% for presentation, the candidates should write with coherence, cohesion and can use appropriate styles and linking devices ENGLISH PRACTICE 38 PART A: PHONETICS (5 pts) Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line. (2 pts) 1. A. famous B. nervous C. favourite D. mountain 2. A. through B. enough C. rough D. tough Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question. (3 pts) 3. A. passion B. encourage C. occasion D. depend 4. A. participant B. publicity C. competitive D. Individual 5. A. limitation B. documentary C. government D. interactive PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (45 pts) Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts) 6. ..............1915 that the cinema really became an industry. A. It is not until B. It was not until C. Not until D. Until in 7. I really appreciate________ to help me, but I am sure I\u2018ll be able to manage by myself. 441","A. you to offer B. you are offering C. your offering D. that you offer 8. My friend\u2018s uncle has been________ MP ( Member of Parliament) for five years. A. a B. an C. the D. \u00d8 9. - Daisy: \u2015What a lovely house you have!\u2016 - Mary: \u2015\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2016 A. Lovely, I think so B. No problem C. Of course not, it\u2018s not costly D. Thank you. Hope you will drop in 10. My new glasses cost me _______ the last pair I bought last month. A. more than three times C. more three times than B. three times as much as D. as much three times as 11. We bought some ________. A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses 12. After years of neglect, there was a huge _____ program to return the city to its former glory. A. restoration B. preservation C. conservation D. Refurbishment 13. We all have to follow the rules, and none of us is_____ the law. A. beyond B. over C. above D. Onto 14. On the_____, optimists believe that life will be much better than it is today. A. contrary B. contrast C. opposition D. opponent 15. You had your house decorated, .............. ? A. hadn\u2018t you B. didn\u2018t you C. weren\u2018t you D. haven\u2018t you 16. A part \u2013 time job gives me the freedom to \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 my own interests. A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 442","17. The type of plant and animal life living in and around a pond depends on the soil of the pond, .............., and the pond\u2018s location. A. what the quality of the water is B. how is the water quality C. the quality of water D. what is the water quality 18. __________ its accuracy, laser is very useful in medicine. A. In view of B. As a result of C. Thanks to D. Despite 19. ______ for their strong fiber include flax and hemp. A. Plants are grown B. Plants grown C. Plants that grow D. To grow plants 20. ______ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion. A. What the Moon B. The Moon which C. When the Moon D. That the Moon Question II: The following passage contains 10 unnecessary words. Find and write the word(s) on your answer sheet (10 pts) (Questions 21-30). line 1 As you will see from my curriculum vitae, I have attended university, where I studied English and Law. After finishing my course, I took a job in a travel agency in Paris and now I organise few hours for people who wanting to go to Australia and the United States. Although I enjoy this very much, I feel I need to get more experience and it would seems to me that working as a specialised tour guide in England would help me for do that. I would rather work in an English-speaking country, as I need to practise my English. I spend one year at London University, which it was most useful. I did much 5 conversation classes and at first I thought that I would find them difficult. However, they turned out to be very enjoyable. I will have no any difficulty in coming to England for an interview if you will let me know in plenty of the time. I enclose details of my present employer who will be too pleased to send you a reference. 443","10 11 Question III: Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. (10 pts) 31. By the time the war is over, thousands of innocent people ( kill)_________. 32. Tom will never forget ( send)______ to a boarding school when he was just 8 years old. 33-34. The accident ( report)_______(cause)________ by a reckless motorist. 35. Many people (invite) ______ to the party couldn\u2018t come because it rained heavily. 36. In her report, she mentioned (treat) ______ at a hospital abroad last year 37. Hardly our teacher (enter) ________the classroom when it started to rain. 38. Bi Rain, together with 58 members of the South Korean National Military Symphony Orchestra and 17 traditional musicians, (come) _________to Vietnam since yesterday. 39. The police are stopping all the cars. They (look) _______ for the escaped prisoner. 40. My uncle would rather that I ( not leave) _________ yesterday. Question IV: Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form. (10 pts) 41. Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save _______ species.(DANGER) 42.There are some ______ and differences between the New Year in Japan and that in Vietnam. (SIMILAR) (APPLY) 43. He resigned for a ___________________ of reasons. (OBEY) (VARIOUS) 44. We have to decide to interview only the best six __________ for the job. 45. Her son is always mischievous and ______, which annoys her very much. 46. Sugar is the_________ of healthy teeth. (DESTRUCTION) 444","47. What percentage of the city\u2018s _______ live in poverty? (HOUSE) 48. When confronted with a mass of red tape, many people feel a sense of _________________ (POWER) 49. Mr. Pike has_________ his wife by three years. (LIVE) 50. I was a bit_______ by my performance in the first exam, but I decided (MORAL) to make an extra effort in the ones left. PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts) Question I: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10 pts) Childhood is the time when there are (51)_________ responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is (52) _________ , looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is improbable that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. In (53) _________, life is always presenting new things to the child- things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well- known. A child finds pleasure playing in the rain , or in the snow. His first visit to the seaside is a marvellous adventure. But a child has his (54) _________ .He is not so free to do as he wishes as he thinks older people are: he is continually told not to do things, or being punished (55) _________ what he has done wrong. His life\u2018s therefore not perfectly happy. When a young man starts to (56) _________his own living, he becomes free from the discipline of school and parents, but at the same time he is forced to accept responsibilities. He can no longer expect (57) _________ to pay for his food, his clothes and his room, but he has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most time playing about in a day he used to as a child, he will be hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the greatest happiness of seeing himself make steady (58) _________ in his job and of building up for himself his own position in society. Old age has always been thought of as the worst age to be, but it is not necessary for the old to be unhappy. With old age (59) _________wisdom and the ability to help others with advice wisely given. The old can have the joy of seeing their children making progress in life: they can watch their grandchildren growing up around them, and perhaps best of all, they can, if their life has been a useful one, feel the happiness of having come (60) _________ the battle of 445","life safely and of having reached a time when they can lie back and rest, leaving others to continue the fight. 51. A. little B. a few C. a little D. few 52. A. eaten B. fed C. feeded D. fetched 53. A. short B. term C. addition D. reality 54. A. injury B. difficulty C. problem D. pain 55. A. because B. by C. at D. for 56. A. take B. have C. create D. earn 57. A. other B. another C. others D. someone 58. A. progress B. achievement C. improvements D. accomplishments 59. A. coming B. come C. came D. had come 60. A. out B. across C. through D. back Question II: Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (10 pts) THE THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in___61___.Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become ____62__ if we do not make an ___63___ to protect them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable ___64___ of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught ___65___ and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat - the place ___66____ they live - is disappearing. More ___67___ is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces ___68___ there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops but these chemicals ___69__ the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will soon be the only ones ___70___ unless we can solve this problem. Question III: Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. (10 pts) For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the 446","Line 5 often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits. One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide\u2014a key pollutant\u2014and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun\u2018s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect. Line 10 Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work. Line 15 Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the much-needed land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment. Line 20 447","Line 25 Line 30 Line 33 71. Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that mitigate belongs to which of the following word groups? A. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify B. obliterate, destroy, annihilate C. allay, alleviate, reduce D. absorb, intake, consume 72. Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that ........................ A. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens B. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens C. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city 73. According to the passage, the Urban Heat Island Effect is caused by the fact(s) that .................. a. cities are warmer than nearby rural areas b. building materials absorb more of the sun\u2018s heat than organic surfaces c. building materials release the sun\u2018s heat more quickly than organic surfaces A. b and c B. a and b C. a D. a, b, and c 74. Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens? A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not. 448","B. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private. C. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not. D. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not. 75. The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except ........................ A. increased space for private relaxation B. savings on heating and cooling costs C. better food for city dwellers D. improved air quality 76. According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they ........................ A. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect B. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen C. do not require the use of valuable urban land D. are less expensive than traditional park spaces 77. The author\u2018s tone in the passage is best described as................................ A. descriptive B. passionate C. informative D. argumentative 78. Which of the following pieces of information would, if true, most weaken the author's claim that rooftop gardens are good for the environment? A. Parks have many benefits that rooftop gardens do not share. B. More pollution is produced during rooftop garden construction than rooftop plants can remove from the air. C. Extremely high winds atop tall city buildings can severely damage some plants. D. The overall environmental benefits that result from driving less exceed those of planting a rooftop garden. 79. Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? 449","A. A hypothesis is stated and then analyzed. B. A proposal is evaluated and alternatives are explored. C. A viewpoint is established and then defended. D. A thesis is presented and then supported. 80. It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that .................. A. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens. B. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens. C. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park. D. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer. PART D: WRITING (20 pts) Question I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 pts) 81. The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have our picnic. \uf0e0 Had ___________________________________________________ 82. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. \uf0e0 The ___________________________________________________ 83. My decision to get up to dance coincided with the band\u2018s decision to stop playing. \uf0e0 The moment ___________________________________________ 84. If anyone succeeds in solving the problem, it will probably be him. \uf0e0 He is the most __________________________________________ 85. We were all shocked by his reaction. \uf0e0 His reaction came_________________________________________ 450"]