["KEYS \u2013 PRACTICE 51 PART I: PRONUNCIATION Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation 1. A. forged B. appalled C.composed D. noticed 2. A. resort B. aisle C. hesitate D. desert 3. A. rough B. tough C. cough D. though 4: A. amuses B. purses C. blouses D. pleases 5. A. theatre B. bathing C. breathe D. southern 6. A. break B. meant C. breakfast D. head 7. A. admission B. decision C. revision D. provision 8. A. change B. hungry C. stronger D. Single 9.A. intention B. material C. mature D. Intensity 10. A. birthday B. mouth C. athletics D. gather Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress 1. A. reasonable B. cigarette C. comfortable D. implement 2. A. validity B. tremendous C. flexible D. commercial 3. A. purchase B. ignorant C. tuition D. vigorous 4. A. overlook B. influential C. furniture D. oceanic 5: A. Success B. conflict C. author D. figure 6: A. surpass B. moment C. exchange D. Persuade 7. A. argumentative B. Psychological C. Contributory D. hypersensitive 8. A. sandals B. dental C. canal D. rental 9. A. familiar B. impatient C. uncertain D. arrogant 10. A. forgettable B. philosophy C. humanism D. objectively PART I: LISTENING. (1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer) 601","You will hear a conversation at the customs in Gatwick Airport. As you listen, fill in the form below. (write your answers in capital letters) 1. BUTCHER 2. ANTHONY 3. MALE 4. A STUDENT 5. 14 APRIL 1966 6. ITALIAN 7. TO STUDY 8. A BROTHER 9. 35 10. LONDON ENGLISH PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. I. Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences. (2,0 points; 0,1 point a correct answer) 1. A 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. B 10. C 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. D 19. D 20. A II. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap. (1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer) 1. misconception 2. venomous 3. comparison 4. fatalities 5. solitary 8. underestimated 9. precautions 10. resistant 6. occurences 7. unpleasant III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs. (1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer) 1. hung over 2. slow down 3. grew up 4. run for 5. doing up 6. go with 7. saving up 8. brought out 9. dress up 10. mixed up IV. The passage below contains TEN mistakes. Underline them and write the correct forms in the numbered boxes. (1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer) 1. inhabit \uf0e0 inhabiting\/which(that) inhabit 6. rise \uf0e0 to rise 7. degree \uf0e0 degrees 2. hot \uf0e0 heat 8. unusual \uf0e0 unusually 9. a \uf0e0 an 3. constantly \uf0e0 constant 10. absorb \uf0e0 absorbed 4. try \uf0e0 trying 5. what \uf0e0 which PART III: READING COMPREHENSION. I. Read the passage and fill in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word. (1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer) 1. into 2. might\/may\/can 3. terms 4. 5. at regardless\/irrespective 602","6. Being 7. rather 8. let 9. that\/this 10. how II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. Write your answer in the numbered box. (1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer) 1. A 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. B PART IV. WRITING. I. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the words given (0,5 point; 0,1 point a correct answer) 1. We find it difficult to make ends meet these days. 2. Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house. 3. They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road. 4. He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway). 5. Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour\/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time. II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s).(1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer) 1. While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car. 2. Sandra said that she didn\u2019t mind working late. 3. They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren\u2019t really. 4. I can't lift this table unless you help me\/ someone helps me. 5. It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping. III. Writing a topic. (1,0 point) Correct form of essay - Contents: a provision of all main reasons and appropriate supporting writing ideas and relevant examples (0,2 point) (0,6 point) - Language: a variety of vocabulary and appropriate structures (0,2 point) - Presentation: coherence, cohesion, and appropriate style (0,2 point) Incorrect form of essay - Contents: a provision of all main reasons and appropriate supporting writing ideas and relevant examples (0,2 point) (0,4 point) - Language: a variety of vocabulary and appropriate structures (0,1 point) - Presentation: coherence, cohesion, and appropriate style (0,2 point) 603","--------------------------H\u1ebeT-------------------------- ENGLISH PRACTICE 52 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. chamber B. ancient C. danger D. ancester 2. A. looked B. learned C. stopped D. laughed Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question. (3 pts) 3. A. appropriate B. expectation C. accomplished D. invaluable 4. A. prohibit B. separate C. president D. elephant 5. A. assimilate B. committee C. tomorrow D. relative PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (45 pts) Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts) 6. Never ______ till tomorrow what you can do today . A. put out B. put off C. put away D. put down 7. John\u2018s score on the test is the highest in the class;______ . A. he should study last night B. he should have studied last night C. he must have studied last night D. he must have to study last night 8. The company received______complaints about the quality of its products. 604","A. continual B. continued C. continuous D. continuing B. more beautiful 9. Mai is______of the two sisters. A. as beautiful as C. the more beautiful D. the most beautiful 10. Many lists of \u2015Wonders of the World\u2016 ______during the Middle Ages. A. said to be existed B. are said to exist C. said to exist D. are said to have existed 11. The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my ______. A. body B. legs C. skin D. bones 12.The workers have gone on strike. ______, all production has ceased. A. So that B. Therefore C. Because D. Now that 13.Do you expect there will be a lot of _______ to the project from the local community? A. rejections B. disapproval C. disagreement D. objections 14. _________ handball is fast becoming ________ popular sport worldwide. A. The\/ the B. \u03a6\/ a C. A\/ \u03a6 D. \u03a6\/ the 15. The size and shape of a nail depend primarily on the function ______ intended. A. which it is B. for which it C. which it is for D. for which is 16. But for the fog, we_________ our destination ages ago. A. would have reached B. would reach C. reached D. had reached 605","17. Nam: \u2015 I'm having some friends over for lunch this Saturday. Would you like to join us?\u2016 Huong: \u2015______________________\u2016. A. Can I take a rain check? B. Come on. It's your turn. C. Thanks, but I musn't D. As a matter of fact, I do. 18. Tom: \u2015Wasn't it Mozart who composed Swan Lake?\u2016 Jane: \u2015__________.\u2016 A. Yes, he wasn't B. It's out of question C. I haven't a clue D. It's not my favourite 19. Water polo is played in a pool. It is played ____a ball and people play it ___a team. A. by\/ in B. in\/with C. within\/ by D. with\/in 20. I wonder if they have that dress in my size. I ______ a size 10. A. make B. have C. take D. get Question II: The following passage contains 10 mistakes. Find and correct them (10 pts) (Questions 21-30) line 1 Once when I was a teenager, I had gone to my Aunt Leah\u2018s house. Aunt Leah collected pottery, and when I got there, she told me that she wants to show me her new bowl. She told she has just bought it. It was beautiful. When Aunt Leah went to answer the door; I picked up the bowl. It slipped from my hands and smashed to pieces on the floor.When Aunt came back, I screamed and said what the cat had just broken your new bowl. Aunt Leah got this funny look on her face and told me that it isn\u2018t important. I didn\u2018t sleep at all that night, and the next morning, I called my aunt 5 and confessed that I have broken her bowl. She said I had known that all along. I promised that I am going to buy her a new one someday. We still laugh at the story today. 606","10 Question III: Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. (10 pts) 31. It is crucial that English (teach) ______ in a more practical way. 32. Without my parents\u2018 financial support, I (not,be) _____ so successful now. 33. My children enjoy (allow) ______ to stay up late when there is something special on television. 34. I didn\u2018t do the test well. I (prepare) _______ it very carefully at home. 35. The cowboy (wound) ______ by an arrow fell of the horse. 36. Nam: \\\"The maintenance people didn't remove the chairs from the ballroom.\\\" Huong: \\\"Don't worry. They (move) ______ them before the dance begins.\\\" 37-38. It\u2018s high time the local government (do) _______something about the sewage system which (not upgrade) ________ for years. 39- 40. Come on, Hoa. I want to show you something. - Oh how nice of you! I (never think) ______ you (bring) ______ me a gift. Question IV: Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form. (10 pts) 41. All those foreign visitors can speak Vietnamese very well. There will be a big ______to have a translator here. USEFUL 42. Katherine Curtis's water ballet club attracted both national and international ________ . PUBLIC 43. The _____ of books were the hand-written books since centuries BC, including clay tablets, wood or bamboo tablets tied with cord. RUN 607","44. The doctor gave him an injection to _______ the pain. DIE 45. According to Dr. Davis, the ______ population is mushrooming as our general health improves. CENTENARY 46. A century ago average life ______ in Europe was 45, today it is 70. EXPECT 47. Because of the nuclear leakage, a large area of land needs _____ . CONTAMINATE 48. If your luggage is very ______ , you\u2018ll have to pay an excess charge. WEIGH 49. If your terms are _______, we may consider placing regular orders. SATISFY 50. He talked ______ of the past and his youth. ROMANTIC 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) Reference books are not designed to be read from the first page to the last but rather to be consulted to answer the questions and provide both general and specific pieces of information. One of the most (51. _____ ) -used reference books is a dictionary, which provides information about words. It lists meanings and spellings, (52. ____ ) how a word is pronounced, gives (53. ____ ) of how it is used, may reveal its origins and also lists synonyms and (54. ____ ). To help you find the words faster, there are guide words at the top of each page showing the first and last words on that page - and of course it (55. ____ ) to know the alphabet! There may be numerous special sections at the back with (56. ____ ) about famous people and places, lists of dates and scientific names, etc. There is usually a section at the front (57. ____ ) how to use the dictionary, which includes the special abbreviations or signs. An atlas is also a reference book and (58. ____ ) charts, tables and geographical facts, as well as maps. Political maps locate countries and cities, physical maps show the formation of the land with its mountains and valleys, and economic maps show industries and agriculture. To find a specific place, you need to look in the (59. ____ ) at the back of the atlas and the exact position on the map. There are numerous map (60. ____ ) that you need to know in order to be able to read a m ap-almost like a special language-and these are explained at the front of the atlas. 608","51. A. greatly B. widely C. mainly D. largely 52. A. speaks B. tells C. says D. gives 53. A. evidence B. roof C. examples D. cases 54. A. antonyms B. closest C. oposite D. controversies 55. A. assists B. pays C. helps D. works 56. A. events B. stories C. facts D. materials 57. A. explaining B. interpreting C. suggesting D. presenting 58. A. includes B. contains C. consists D. composes 59. A. index B. preface C. complement D. foreword 60. A. marks B. signs C. signals D. symbols Question II: Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (10 pts) I was reading an article last week in which the writer described ___61___ her children has changed as they grow up. When they were small she had to ___62____ up with noisy games in the house or join in interminable games of football in the garden which wore her out. If the house went quiet, she wondered what the monsters were getting up to, or what crisis she would have to ____63_____ with next. She dreaded the fact that they might ____64____ after her husband, who admitted having ___65____ an uncontrollable child who ____66_____ most of time showing off to his friends by breaking things or getting into fights. What was worse was that everyone else thought he was ___ 67____sweet child, and he got away with the most terrible things. However, she had experienced an even greater shocked with her children. They had ___68____ out as chess and playing the piano. They never did anything ___69____ talking it over first, and coming to a serious decision. She had to face up to the fact that they made her feel rather childish as they got ___70____, and that in some ways she preferred them when they were young and noisy Question III: Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. (10 pts) There is a common expression in English language referring to a blue moon. When people say that something happens \u201conly once in a blue moon\u201d, they mean that it happens only very rarely, once in a great while. This expression has been around for at least a century and a half. There are references to this expressions that date from the second half of the nineteenth century. Line 5 The expression \u201ca blue moon\u201d has come to refer to the second full moon occurring in any given calendar month. A second full moon is not called a blue moon because it is particularly blue or is any different in the hue from the first full moon of the month. In stead, it is called a blue moon because it is so rare. The moon needs a little more than 29 days to complete the cycle from full 609","Line 10 moon to full moon. Because every month except February has more than 29 days, every month will have at least one full moon (except February, which will have a full moon unless there is a full moon at the very end of January and another full moon at the very beginning of March). It is on the occasion when a given calendar month has a second full moon that a blue moon occurs. This does not happen very often, only three or four times a decade. The blue moons of today are called blue moons because of their rarity and not because of their color; however, the expression \u201cblue moon\u201d may have come into existence in reference to unusual circumstances in which the moon actually appeared blue. Certain natural phenomena of gigantic proportions can actually change the appearance of the moon from the Earth. The eruption of the Krakatao volcano in 1883 left dust particles in the atmosphere, which clouded the sun and gave the moon a bluish tint. This particular occurrence of the blue moon may have given rise to the expression that we use today. Another example occurred more than a century later. When Mount Pinatubo erupted in the Philippines in 1991, the moon again took on a blue tint. Line 15 Line 20 Line 25 71. This passage is about_________________ . A. an idiomatic expression B. an unusual color C. a month on the calendar D. a phase of the moon 72. How long the expression \u2015once in a blue moon\u2016 been around? 610","A. For around 50 years B. For less than 100 years C. For more than 100 years D. For 200 years. 73. A blue moon could best be described as _________________ . A. a full moon that is not blue in color B. a new moon that is blue in color C. a full moon that is blue in color D. a new moon that is not blue in color 74. The word \u201chue\u201d in line 8 is closest in meaning to _____________________ . A. shape B. date C. color D. size 75. Which of the following might be the date of a blue moon? A. January 1st B. February 28th C. April 15th D. December 31st 76. How many blue moons would there most likely be in a century? A. 4 B. 35 C. 70 D. 100 77. According to the passage, the moon actually looked blue ______________ . A. after large volcanic eruptions B. when it occurred late in the month C. several times a year D. during the month of February 78. The expression \u201cgiven rise to\u201d in line 24 could be best replaced by ___________ . A. created a need for B. elevated the level of C. spurred the creation of D. brighten the color of 79. Where in the passage does the author describe the duration of a lunar cycle? 611","A. line 1- 3 B. line 6-7 C. line 9-10 D. line 13 \u2013 15 80. In which paragraph does the author mention the two blue moons which were blue in color? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 1 and 3. 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. If I were you, I wouldn\u2018t tell anybody about the discovery. \uf0e0 You had ___________________________________________. 82. It is thought that the Prime Minister is considering raising taxes. \uf0e0 The Prime Minister __________________________________. 83. I was very annoyed by his refusal to listen to reason. \uf0e0 What _____________________________________________. 84. The company have been reviewing their recruitment policy for the last three months. \uf0e0 The company\u2018s recruitment policy has ___________________. 85. I realy like her voice but not her choice of songs. \uf0e0 Much _____________________________________________. Question II: 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. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 pts) 86. I am telling you this for you not to make a mistake. FEAR \uf0e0 __________________________________________. 87. I'd rather you didn't stay long at the party. BETTER \uf0e0 _________________________________________. 88. I now think differently about this matter. MIND 612","\uf0e0 __________________________________________. 89. I am going to write and complain to the council. COMPLAINT \uf0e0 __________________________________________. 90. She was just as good as they had thought. CAME \uf0e0 __________________________________________. Question III. Essay writing (10 pts): Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: \u201cAll children should learn at least one foreign language at school\u201d? Write an essay ( about 150 to 200 words) to express your personal point of view. ---------- THE END --------- 613","KEYS \u2013 PRACTICE 52 PART A: PHONETICS (5 \u0111i\u1ec3m \u2013 M\u1ed7i c\u00e2u \u0111\u00fang 1 \u0111i\u1ec3m) 1.D 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.D PART B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (45 \u0111i\u1ec3m) ( M\u1ed7i c\u00e2u \u0111\u00fang 1 \u0111i\u1ec3m, ri\u00eang b\u00e0i s\u1eeda l\u1ed7i, n\u1ebfu t\u00ecm \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c l\u1ed7i m\u00e0 s\u1eeda kh\u00f4ng \u0111\u00fang th\u00ec cho 0.5 \u0111i\u1ec3m) Question I. 6.B 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.D 11.D 12.B 13.D 14.B 15.B 16.A 17.A 18.C 19.D 20.C Question II. MISTAKES CORRECTIONS MISTAKES CORRECTIONS 21. had gone went 26. isn\u2018t wasn\u2018t 22. wants wanted 27. have broken had broken 23. has had 28. I she 24. what that 29. am was 25. your her 30. at about Question III 36. will have moved 31. be taught\/ should be taught 37. did 32. would not be. 38. has not been upgraded 33. being allowed 39 never thought 34. should have prepared 40. were going to bring\/would bring 35. wounded Question IV 614","41. uselessness 42. publicity 43. forerunners 44. deaden 45. centenarian 46. expectancy 47.decontaminating 48. overweight 49. satisfactory 50. romantically Question I PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts) 51.B ( M\u1ed7i c\u00e2u \u0111\u00fang 1 \u0111i\u1ec3m) 56.C 52.B 53.C 54.A 55.C Question II. 57.A 58.B 59.A 60.D 61. how 66. spent 62. put 63. deal 64. take 65. been 67. a 68. grown 69. without 70. older Question III. 71.A 72.C 73.A 74.C 75.D 76.B 77.A 78.C 79.C 80.C PART D: WRITING (20 pts) Question I (5 \u0111i\u1ec3m- M\u1ed7i c\u00e2u \u0111\u00fang 1 \u0111i\u1ec3m) 81. You had better not tell anybody about the discovery. 82. The Prime Minister is thought to be considering raising taxes. 83. What really annoyed me was his refusal to listen to reason. 84. The company\u2018s recruitment policy has been under review for the last three months. 615","85. Much as I like her voice, I don\u2018t like her choice of songs. Question II (5 \u0111i\u1ec3m- M\u1ed7i c\u00e2u \u0111\u00fang 1 \u0111i\u1ec3m) 86. I am telling you this for fear that you might make a mistake. 87. It would be better if you didn't stay long at the party. 88. I've changed my mind about this matter. 89. I intend to make a written complaint to the council. 90. She came up to their expectations. Question III. Essay: (10 \u0111i\u1ec3m) Marking criteria: + Task completion (4 \u0111i\u1ec3m) Tu\u1ef3 theo kh\u1ea3 n\u0103ng ho\u00e0n th\u00e0nh v\u1ec1 b\u1ed1 c\u1ee5c v\u00e0 nh\u1eefng y\u00eau c\u1ea7u n\u1ed9i dung cho m\u1ed7i ph\u1ea7n ( m\u1edf b\u00e0i,th\u00e2n b\u00e0i,k\u1ebft lu\u1eadn) gi\u00e1m kh\u1ea3o c\u00f3 th\u1ec3 ch\u1ea5m t\u1eeb 1-4 \u0111i\u1ec3m. + Grammatical accuracy and spelling 3 \u0111i\u1ec3m: b\u00e0i vi\u1ebft kh\u00f4ng c\u00f3 l\u1ed7i ch\u00ednh t\u1ea3 v\u00e0 t\u1eeb ba l\u1ed7i ng\u1eef ph\u00e1p tr\u1edf xu\u1ed1ng \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c cho 3 \u0111i\u1ec3m t\u1ed1i \u0111a. C\u1ee9 4 l\u1ed7i ch\u00ednh t\u1ea3 ho\u1eb7c ng\u1eef ph\u00e1p tr\u1eeb 1 \u0111i\u1ec3m (Tr\u1eeb kh\u00f4ng qu\u00e1 3 \u0111i\u1ec3m). - Coherence and cohesion (t\u00ednh m\u1ea1ch l\u1ea1c v\u00e0 s\u1ef1 li\u00ean k\u1ebft c\u00e2u, \u0111o\u1ea1n) \u2013 3 \u0111i\u1ec3m: T\u00f9y m\u1ee9c \u0111\u1ed9 m\u1ea1ch l\u1ea1c, li\u00ean k\u1ebft c\u00e2u, li\u00ean k\u1ebft \u0111o\u1ea1n c\u1ee7a b\u00e0i vi\u1ebft, gi\u00e1m kh\u1ea3o c\u00f3 th\u1ec3 ch\u1ea5m 1-3 \u0111i\u1ec3m. B- H\u01af\u1edaNG D\u1eaaN CH\u1ea4M: B\u00e0i thi ch\u1ea5m theo thang \u0111i\u1ec3m: 20 \u0110i\u1ec3m b\u00e0i thi l\u00e0m tr\u00f2n \u0111\u1ebfn 0,25 T\u1ed5ng s\u1ed1 point th\u00ed sinh l\u00e0m \u0111\u00fang \u0110i\u1ec3m b\u00e0i thi = --------------------------------------- 5 ENGLISH PRACTICE 53 PART I \u2013 PRONUNCIATION Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation 1. A. purpose B. consumer C. comprise D. collapse 2. A. battle B. magic C. nag D. dismayed 616","3. A. sound B. doubt C. Count D. Would 4. A. honest B. home C. vehicles D. heiress 5. A. apple B. absent C. applicant D. Any 6: A. confine B. conceal C. convention D. concentrate 7. A. four B. journey C. pour D. Your 8 A. fool B. bamboo C. food D. flood 9. A. worked B. laughed C. hoped D. naked 10: A. measure B. pleasure C. ensure D. leisure Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress 1. A. Commit B. index C. preview D. open 2. A. enrichment B. advantage C. sovereignty. D. edition 3: A. innocent B. nevertheless C. contents D. supermarket 4. A. forgettable B. philosophy C. humanism D. objectively 5: A. inaccurate B. pupivorous C. profitable D. reiterate 6: A. bibliophile B. inheritance C. illustrate D. judicature 7. A. dangerous B. conspicuous C. marvelous D. numerous 8. A. pioneer B. engineer C. reindeer D. referee 9: A. sociable B. vacancy C. opponent D. habitat 10: A. discourage B. document C. general D. politics 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. 41. Nathalie seems very tough at work. She\u2018s a different person at home, _________. A. though B. although C. as though D. even though 42. I kept out of the conversation because it _________ me. D. didn\u2018t concern to A. wasn\u2018t concerned B. wasn\u2018t concerning C. didn\u2018t concern 617","43. The entire city was _________ electricity last night- it was chaotic. A. no B. almost no C. hardly any D. without 44. Henry was overweight, so he went on s strict diet and _________ twenty kilos. A. missed B. lost C. failed D. fell 45. He was arrested because he answered to the description of the _________ man. A. searched B. pursued C. wanted D. hunted 46. Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _________ materials. A. live B. raw C. crude D. rude 47. _________, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather. A. Leaving uncovered B. Having left uncovered C. Left uncovered D. Been left uncovered 48. One way to let off _________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise. A. cloud B. tension C. steam D. sweat 49. 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 50. After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _________ on him. A. games B. jokes C. tricks D. fun 51. The match will be screened on ITV with _________ commentary by Any Gray. A. lively B. live C. alive D. living 52. I know you didn\u2018t want to upset me but I\u2018 sooner you _________ me the whole truth yesterday. A. could have told B. told C. have told D. had told 53. As the drug took _________, the patient became quieter. A. effect B. force C. influence D. action 54. 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 55. His comments _________ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case. A. reflect B. bear C. give D. possess 56. All _____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life. 618","A. what is needed B. for our needs C. the thing needed D. that is needed 57. It is urgent that this letter _____ immediately. A. was posted B. posted C. be posted D. be post 58. John: This grammar test is the hardest one we\u2018ve ever had this semester! Mary: _____ but I think it\u2018s quite easy. A. I couldn\u2018t agree more B. I understand what you\u2018re saying C. You\u2018re wrong D. I don\u2018t see in that way 59. It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes _____ American life. A. reflecting B. reflects C. is reflecting D. reflected 60. I wish you\u2018d do the accounts. I don\u2018t 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) ____ \u2015champagne powder\u2016 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. 21. The government\u2018s plans to reduce crime came ________for a lot of criticism from freedom groups. 22. I was ________the impression that you like Indian food. 23. This is one of the exceptions ________the rule. 24. The factory paid ________nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion. 619","25. Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were ________the dole. 26. Mr. Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut ________for teaching. 27. I can\u2018t cancel my arrangements ________such short notice. 28. All the police\u2018s efforts to find him were ________vain. 29. The farmhouse we stayed in was completely ________the beaten track. 30. She\u2018s gone and this time it\u2018s ________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\u2018s sister planet because the two share both a similar size and bulk. What is not similar, however, is Venus\u2018s atmosphere in comparison to Earth\u2018s atmosphere. The atmosphere on Venus is much heavier and has a higher density than that of Earth. Venus\u2018s atmosphere also expands significantly higher than Earth\u2018s 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\u2018s upper atmosphere are comparable to those of Earth, the heat and pressure of the lower atmosphere are not unlike a furnace. Venus\u2018s 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\u2019s surface (400 degrees Celsius), then he would have to contend with a surface pressure that is more than 90 times that of Earth. Venus\u2018s 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\u2018s 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\u2018s 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\u2018s atmosphere was not always so hot. [A] Studies show that large bodies of water were once on Venus\u2018s 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\u2018s scientists, as human being are only beginning to struggle with the early stages of the greenhouse effect. [C] Our problems do not stem from 620","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\u2018s 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\u2018s strong winds. Although winds on the surface of Venus move slowly in comparison with Earth\u2018s winds, Venus\u2018s air is so dense that a slow-moving there can move large obstructions and even skip stones along the planet\u2018s surface. In 1966, humankind made its first attempt at sending a recording instrument into Venus\u2018s 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\u2018s atmosphere and was able to take many readings, one of which recorded that Venus\u2018s atmosphere was between ninety and ninety-five percent carbon dioxide. Subsequent Venera probes were sent into Venus\u2018s 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. 15. 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 16. The word that in paragraph 2 refers to _________. A. size B. bulk C. atmosphere D. density 17. 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\u2018s surface temperature and pressure make it uninhabitable by humans. 18. According to paragraph 3, the greenhouse effect on Venus is owed to _________. A. the small amounts of nitrogen 621","B. the rapid increasing amounts of carbon dioxide C. growing plants D. the high atmospheric temperatures 19. 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\u2018s C. has bodies of water similar to those on Venus today D. is experiencing a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions 20. Look at the four blanks [\u2026] 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? 21. 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\u2018s future. 8. \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 9. \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 10. \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Answer Choices M. Venus once had large bodies of water that elaborated and cause a rapid increase in carbon dioxide. N. Earth\u2018s wind has a greater velocity than Venus\u2018s because the air movement on Venus is denser and can even more large obstructions. 622","O. Spaceships landing on Venus, though often crushed by Venus\u2018s atmosphere, have revealed much about its carbon dioxide filled atmosphere. P. If man could survive the hot temperature of Venus, then he would have to contend with the great surface pressure. Q. The first space probe of Venus was made in 1966. R. Scientists are concerned that conditions on Earth that propagate significant quantities of carbon dioxide will produce greenhouse effects similar to Venus\u2018s. 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 \u00a31.5- 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\u2018s one part of the weather we generally don't give a second thought to in Britain but it plays a 623","vital role in people\u2018s 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 \u2017ill winds\u2018, 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\u00b0C 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\u2018s 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. 21. A. made B. caused C. destroyed D. completed 22. A. reminders B. recollections C. mementos D. memorial 23. A. easily B. rightly C. surely D. simply 24. A. last B. originate C. pass D. date 25. A. line B. road C. path D. bypass 26. A. despair B. respect C. dread D. warn 27. A. most B. maximum C. majority D. general 28. A. benefit B. chance C. occasion D. advantage 29. A. need B. trust C. hope D. realize 30. 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. 21. I would like to be able to speak French. (HAD) I wish ________________________________________________________ speak French. 22. It was raining cats and dogs. (TORRENTS) was The rain ______________________________________________________________ 23. It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (HAVE) 624","You ____________________________________________before you borrowed my book. 24. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. (FAVOURITE) This record used ______________________________________ mine when I was younger. 25. My sister finds commuting every day annoying. (PUT) It\u2018s difficult for my sister ___________________________________________ every day. 26. The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder. (NOTHING) the The North Sea is ____________________________________________ Mediterranean. 27. Christ would only eat a pizza if he could have a mushroom topping. ON Christ ______________________________________________ when he ate a pizza. 28. My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. TALKED My father _______________________________________________ another foreign language. 29. Sam tried extremely hard to convince her, but it was no use. BRING Hard ________________________________________________________________________ _ 30. 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- 625","--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------------------THE END ----------------- 626","KEYS ENGLISH PRACTICE 53 PART I \u2013 PRONUNCIATION Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation 1. A. purpose B. consumer C. comprise D. collapse 2. A. battle B. magic C. nag D. dismayed 3. A. sound B. doubt C. Count D. Would 4. A. honest B. home C. vehicles D. heiress 5. A. apple B. absent C. applicant D. Any 6: A. confine B. conceal C. convention D. concentrate 7. A. four B. journey C. pour D. Your 8 A. fool B. bamboo C. food D. flood 9. A. worked B. laughed C. hoped D. naked 10: A. measure B. pleasure C. ensure D. leisure Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress 1. A. Commit B. index C. preview D. open 2. A. enrichment B. advantage C. sovereignty. D. edition 3: A. innocent B. nevertheless C. contents D. supermarket 4. A. forgettable B. philosophy C. humanism D. objectively 5: A. inaccurate B. pupivorous C. profitable D. reiterate 6: A. bibliophile B. inheritance C. illustrate D. judicature 7. A. dangerous B. conspicuous C. marvelous D. numerous 8. A. pioneer B. engineer C. reindeer D. referee 9: A. sociable B. vacancy C. opponent D. habitat 10: A. discourage B. document C. general D. politics 627","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 628","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) 21. I wish I had ability to speak French. 22. The rain was coming down in torrents. 23. You should have asked me\/ for permission\u2026. 24. This record used to be a favourite of mine when I was younger. 25. It\u2018s difficult for my sister to put up with commuting every day. 26. The North Sea is nothing like as warm as the Mediterranean. 27. Christ insisted on having a mushroom topping when he ate a pizza. 28. My father talked me into learning another language. 29. Hard as\/ though Sam tried, he couldn\u2018t bring her round (to his way of thinking. 30. 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: 7. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 8. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 9. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. 629","ENGLISH PRACTICE 54 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. hospital B. mischievous C. supportive D. special 2. A. family B. whenever C. obedient D. solution 3. A. biologist B. generally C. responsible D. security 4. A. confident B. important C. together D. exciting 5. A. possible B. university C. secondary D. suitable 6. A. medieval B. humanity C. psychology D. familiar 7. A. masterpiece B. predator C. technical D. flamingo 8. A. overpopulated B. responsibility C. originality D. incomprehensible 9. A. arithmetic B. mausoleum C. economy D. receptionist 10. A. simplify B. national C. illiteracy D. secretary PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (7,5 POINTS) I. Choose the best answer to fill in each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (1,0 point) 1. The criminal was sentenced to death because of \u2026\u2026.of his crime. A. the severity B. the complexity C. a punishment D. the importance - \u2015\u2026\u2026.\u2016 2. \u2015Would you like me to get a taxi?\u2016 630","A. That would be delightful. Thanks B. Well, let\u2018s see. C. Yes, please, if it\u2018s no bother D. Yes, I see. 3. If it\u2026\u2026.their encouragement, he could have given it up. A. hadn\u2018t been B. had been C. hadn\u2018t been for D. had been for 4. By the end of this month I\u2026\u2026.for this company for two years. A. have been working B. will have been working C. will be working D. will work 5. Laura is very thin,\u2026\u2026.her young sister, who is quite heavy. A. dissimilar to B. unlikely C. unlike D. dislike D. come away 6. Please\u2026\u2026.and see us some time. You\u2018re always welcome. A. come to B. come about C. come around 7. They're having a party in\u2026\u2026.of his 84th birthday. A. ceremony B. honor C. memory D. celebration 8. The proposal has not met with\u2026\u2026.agreement. A. voluntary B. universal C. informal D. effective 9. A child's vocabulary\u2026\u2026.through reading. A. expands B. expends C. expels D. exposes 10. We\u2026\u2026.friends even after we grew up and left home. A. became B. made C. struck up D. remained II. Supply the correct form(s) of the verb in brackets to complete each sentence. Write your answer in the numbered box. (0,5 point) 1. He was the only student \u2026\u2026.(award) the special prize in reciting poetry competition. 2. \u2026\u2026.(convince) that they were trying to poison him, he refused to eat anything. 3. You look hot. What \u2026\u2026.you \u2026\u2026. (do)? 4. I regret \u2026\u2026.(invite) him to my party yesterday. 5. Had you studied harder, you \u2026\u2026.(get) a prize. 631","III. Supply the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2,0 points) 1. Don't press the 'submit' button till you\u2018ve\u2026\u2026.finished with these 5 sentences. (completion) 2. The criminal has a very \u2026\u2026.scar in his face. (notice) 3. His \u2026\u2026.arrival surprised all his friends and family. (expect) 4. I have known\u2026\u2026.for all my life. (hard) 5. It was a\u2026\u2026.thing to say. (hurt) 6. Don\u2018t try to do things too quickly. Set yourself a\u2026\u2026.target. (really) 7. In\u2026\u2026.with the rules of the competition, the team was disqualified. (accord) 8. Snow in August! How\u2026\u2026.! (ordinary) 9. The film is entertaining but full of historical \u2026\u2026. (accurate) 10. Since I am an \u2026\u2026.driver, I think you should drive. (experience) IV. Find out and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2,0 points) Example: The oil price is believing to be rising again. AB CD Your answer: B \uf0d2 is believed 1. Caroline refused to take the job given her because the salary was not good. A BC D 2. I finished college last year, and I am working here for only eight months now. A BC D 3. Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week. AB CD 4. While the Browns were away on holiday, their house was broken in. A BC D 632","5. Why don\u2018t you congratulate our son about passing his final exam? A B CD 6. Mark told me that he got very bored with his present job and he is now looking after a new one. AB CD 7. Now I\u2018ve become old, I can\u2018t read as quickly as I used to. AB C D 8. Although research has been ongoing since 1930, the existence of ESP - perception and without the AB use of the sight, hear, taste, touch or smell - is still disputed. CD 9. As many as 50 percent of the income from motion pictures produced in the United States comes from A BC marketing the films abroad. D 10. Sleep is controlled by the brain and associated by characteristic breathing rhythms AB C D V. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2,0 points) lay off make up get on care for go out fall through come down put off draw up bring up 1. The teacher\u2026\u2026.well with everyone in the school. 2. She\u2026\u2026.with a bad cold just before Christmas and she could not come to the party. 3. After his mother died, he\u2026\u2026.by his grandmother. 4. Once the fire \u2026\u2026., we had to sit in the cold. 633","5. The neighbor always \u2026\u2026.stories about others. Don\u2018t trust him. 6. I\u2018ve just spent 2 weeks \u2026\u2026.an old aunt of mine who\u2018s been ill. 7. The two sides were close to an agreement, but it\u2026\u2026. 8. The meeting had to be \u2026\u2026. until a later day. 9. The company has\u2026\u2026.two hundred workers because of a lack of new orders. 10. Our lawyers will\u2026\u2026.a new contract. 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) The accumulation of book (1) \u2026\u2026. is one part of school education but this kind of learning can be and often is carried to (2) \u2026\u2026. in many countries so that no time for other interests is (3) \u2026\u2026. to young people. Not only must they attend school (4) \u2026\u2026. five-hour periods on six days of the week, studying possibly as many as thirteen different subjects, but in addition they may even go to afternoon institutes for (5) \u2026\u2026. instruction. They have almost no chance of taking (6) \u2026\u2026. any of their own hobbies or becoming familiar with the plants and (7) \u2026\u2026. life of the countryside except during their summer holidays. Early youth should be a time of exploration and adventure, of reading books for (8) \u2026\u2026. as well as study, of freedom to enjoy life before the responsibilities of working for a living and (9) \u2026\u2026. a family (10) \u2026\u2026. an end to study, to freedom and only too often to carefree enjoyment. 1. A. treasure B. value C. richness D. knowledge 2. A. extremity B. excess C. limit D. boundary 3. A. available B. provided C. devoted D. reserved 4. A. during B. for C. throughout D. in 5. A. farther B. additional C. extra D. further 6. A. on B. up C. back D. over 7. A. untamed B. original C. wild D. natural 8. A. pleasure B. amusement C. joy D. entertainment 9. A. creating B. bringing C. building D. raising 10. A. hold B. put C. indicate D. mark 634","II. Read the passage, then choose the correct options. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points) The principles of use and disuse states that those parts of organism\u2018s bodies that are used grow larger. Those parts are not tending to wither away. It is an observed fact that when you exercise particular muscles, they grow. Those that are never used diminish. By examining a man\u2018s body, we can tell which muscles he uses and which he does not. We may even be able to guess his profession or recreation. Enthusiasts of body building cult make use of the principles of use and disuse to build their bodies, almost like a piece of sculpture, into whatever unnatural shape is demanded by fashion in this peculiar minority culture. Muscles are not the only parts of the body that respond to use in this way. Walk barefoot and you acquire harder skin on your soles. It is easy to tell a farmer from a bank teller by looking at their hands alone. The farmer\u2018s hands are horny hardened by long exposure to rough work. The teller\u2018s hands are often soft. The principles of use and disuse enables animals to become better at the job of surviving in their world, progressively better during their lifetime as the result of living in that world. Humans, through direct exposure to sunlight, or lack of it, develop a skin color which equips them better to survive in particular local conditions. Too much sunlight is dangerous. Enthusiastic sunbathers with very fair skins are susceptible to skin cancer. Too little sunlight, on the other hand, leads to vitamin D deficiency and rickets. The brown pigment melanin which is synthesized under the influence of sunlight makes a screen to protect the underlying tissues from the harmful effects of further sunlight. If a suntanned person moves to a less sunlight climate, the melanin disappears, and the body benefits from what little sun there is. This can be represented as an instance of the principles of use and disuse: skin goes brown when it is used, and fades to white when it is not. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. How the principles of use and disuse change people\u2018s concepts of themselves. B. The way people change themselves to conform to fashion. C. The changes that occur according to the principles of use and disuse. D. The effects of the sun on the principles of use and disuse. 2. The word \u2015wither way\u2016 could be best replaced by \u2026\u2026. A. split B. rot C. perish D. shrink 3. The word \u2015those\u2016 refers to \u2026\u2026. A. organisms B. bodies C. parts D. muscles 4. Men who body build \u2026\u2026. A. appear like sculptures B. change their appearance 635","C. belong to strange cults D. are very fashionable 5. It can be inferred that the author views body building \u2026\u2026. A. with enthusiasm B. as an artistic form C. with scientific interest D. of doubtful benefits 6. The word \u2015horny\u2016 could be best replaced by \u2026\u2026. A. firm B. strong C. tough D. dense 7. It can be inferred that the principles of use and disuse enables organisms to \u2026\u2026. A. change their existence B. automatically benefit C. survive in any condition D. improve their lifetime 8. The author suggest that melanin \u2026\u2026. A. is necessary to produce vitamin D B. is beneficial in sunless climate C. helps protects fair-skinned people D. is a synthetic product 9. In the 2nd paragraph, the author mentioned sun tanning as an example of \u2026\u2026. A. humans improving their local conditions B. humans surviving in adverse conditions C. humans using the principles of use and disuse D. humans running the risk of cancer 10. The word \u2015susceptible\u2016 could be best replaced by \u2026\u2026. A. condemned B. vulnerable C. allergic D. suggestible III. Read the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2,0 points) BICYCLE SAFETY Having to obey rules and regulations when riding a bike is one of the first experiences children have of the idea of (1) \u2026\u2026. the law. However, a large number of children are left to learn the rules by trial and error, instead of being guided by experienced (2) \u2026\u2026.. Every year, hundreds of children visit the doctor or the hospital casualty department (3) \u2026\u2026. crashing on their bikes. This could be easily prevented by (4) \u2026\u2026. them the basics of bicycle safety. Ideally, 636","children should be allowed to (5) \u2026\u2026. only in safe places, such as parks and cycle tracks. When this is not possible, and they are permitted to go on the (6) \u2026\u2026., it is important to teach them some basic safety principles. First, they ought to learn and obey the rules of the road, which (7) \u2026\u2026. traffic signs, signals and road markings. Second, they should (8) \u2026\u2026. wear a helmet. Studies have shown that wearing bicycle helmets can (9) \u2026\u2026. head injuries by up to 85 percent. In many places, (10) \u2026\u2026. are required by law, particularly for children. Finally, children should be made to understand the importance of riding in areas that are brightly lit and of wearing clothes that make them clearly visible on the road. PART IV: WRITING. (5,5 POINTS) I. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given. (2,0 points) 1. Remember to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition. Don't \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. 2. Jack has become confident as a result of his success. Jack\u2019s success \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... 3. Green Peace will organize a meeting at the Town Hall next Tuesday. There \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026. 4. I can't describe people as well as you can. You are \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. 5. I didn't arrive in time too see her. I wasn't \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. 6. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves. All dogs are \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... 7. I was surprised at how easy he was to talk to 637","I hadn\u2019t expected \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. 8. Adrian was the only person who didn\u2018t enjoy the party. Everyone enjoyed \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. 9. They were never aware at any moment that something was wrong. At no time \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026.... 10. Do shops usually stay open so late in this country? Is it\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026.? II. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meanings, using the word given. (1,0 point) 1. I don\u2018t know how you can stand getting up so early to go to the pool. put \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 2. These two makes of computer are practically the same. hardly \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 3. Do you think climate affects people\u2018s personalities? influence \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 4. He doesn\u2018t find it difficult to earn money. trouble \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 5. I\u2018ve finally started sorting out my postcard collection. round \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 III. Write a report of about 150 words to describe the chart. (2,5 points) The chart below shows the amount of time an average student spends on various subjects in certain years from 1995 to 2007. Study the chart carefully and comment on the proportion of time they spend on these subjects every two weeks. 638","Hour Natural sciences 50 English 45 40 Social 35 sciences 30 25 2000 2005 2007 20 15 10 5 0 1995 THE END OF THE TEST 639","640","KEYS \u2013 PRACTICE 54 Total mark: 20 The mark given is based on the following scheme: PART ANSWERS MAR K PART I: Choose the word 1. C PHONETIC whose stress 2. A 0.1 p S: (1,0 point) pattern is different 3. B 0.1 p from that of the 4. A 0.1 p other words in the 0.1 p same group. 0.1 p 0.1 p 5. B 0.1 p 0.1 p 6. A 0.1 p 0.1 p 7. A 0.1 p 0.1 p 8. A 0.1 p 0.1 p 9. B 0.1 p 0.1 p 10. C 0.1 p 0.1 p PART II: I. Choose the best 1. A 0.1 p answer to fill in 2. C LEXICO- each gap. (1,0 3. C GRAMMAR point) 4. B (7,5 points) 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. A 641","10. D 0.1 p 0.1 p II. Give the 1. to be awarded 0.1 p correct tenses 2. Convinced 0.1 p 3. have \u2026 been doing 0.1 p of the verbs in 4. inviting\/having invited 0.1 p brackets. (1,0 0.2 p point) 0.2 p 0.2 p 5. would have got\/would have gotten 0.2 p 0.2 p III. Put the correct 1. completely 0.2 p form of the words 2. noticeable 0.2 p in brackets. (2,0 3. unexpected 0.2 p points) 0.2 p 0.2 p 4. hardship 0.2 p 0.2 p 5. hurtful 0.2 p 0.2 p 6. realistic 0.2 p 0.2 p 7. accordance 0.2 p 0.2 p 8. extraordinary 0.2 p 9. inaccuracies IV. Find out and 10. inexperienced correct the 1. B \uf0e0 given to mistake in each 2. C \uf0e0 have been working sentence. (2,0 3. C \uf0e0 was made points) 4. D \uf0e0 broken into 5. B \uf0e0 our son on 6. D \uf0e0 looking for 7. A \uf0e0 Now that\/Because\/As\/Since 8. D \uf0e0 hearing 9. A \uf0e0 As much as 642","10. C \uf0e0 associated with 0.2 p 0.2 p V. Complete these 1. got on\/gets on 0.2 p sentences with 2. came down 0.2 p proper 3. was brought up 0.2 p prepositions. (2,0 4. went out\/had gone out 0.2 p points) 0.2 p 0.2 p 5. makes up 0.2 p 0.2 p 6. caring for 0.2 p 0.2 p 7. fell through 0.2 p 0.2 p 8. put off 0.2 p 0.2 p 9. laid off 0.2 p 0.2 p 10. draw up 0.2 p 0.2 p PART III: I. Read the 1. D 0.2 p READING: passage below 2. B 0.2 p (6,0 points) 3. A 0.2 p and decide which 0.2 p answer (A, B, C 0.2 p or D) best fits each 4. C gap. (2,0 points) 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B II. Read the 1. C passage, then 2. D choose the correct 3. D options. (2,0 4. C points) 643","5. D 0.2 p 0.2 p 6. C 0.2 p 0.2 p 7. C 0.2 p 0.1 p 8. C 0.2 p 0.2 p 9. C 0.2 p 0.2 p 10. B III. Read the 1. obeying passage and fill in 2. adults\/people each blank with 3. after ONE suitable word. (2,0 points) 4. teaching\/instructing 5. ride 0.2 p 6. road 0.2 p 7. include 0.2 p 8. always 0.2 p 9. reduce 0.2 p 10. helmets 0.2 p PART IV: I. Rewrite each 1. Don't forget to check for spelling mistakes before 0.2 p WRITING: you hand in your composition. 0.2 p (5,5 points) of the sentences 0.2 p without changing 2. Jack\u2019s success has turned him into a confident its meaning, using person. the cue given. (2,0 points) 3. There will be a meeting organized by Green Peace at the Town Hall next Tuesday. 4. You are better at describing people than I am. 0.2 p 5. I wasn't early enough to see her. 0.2 p 6. All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves. 0.2 p 7. I hadn\u2019t expected him to be so easy to talk to. 0.2 p 644","8. Everyone enjoyed the party apart from\/except 0.2 p (for)\/with the exception of Adrian 9. At no time were they aware that something was 0.2 p wrong. II. Rewrite each 10. Is it usual for shops to stay open so late in this 0.2 p country? 0.2 p of the sentences 0.2 p without changing 1. I don\u2018t know how you can put up with getting up 0.2 p its meanings. (1,0 so early to go to the pool. 0.2 p point) 0.2 p 2. There is \/ are hardly any difference(s) between these two makes of computer. 3. Do you think climate has\/can have an\/some influence on people\u2018s personalities? 4. He never has\/doesn\u2018t have trouble earning money. 5. I\u2018ve finally got round to sorting out my postcard collection. III. Write an essay 1. Content: 1.0 p (250 - 300 words) to express your a. Providing main ideas and details. (summarizing the opinion. (2,5 information, reporting the main features, and make points) comparisons where relevant) b. Communicating intentions sufficiently and effectively. 2. Organization and presentation: a. Ideas are well-organized and presented with 0.5 p coherence, cohesion, and clarity. b. The paragraph is well-structured. 3. Language: a. Variety of appropriate vocabulary and structures. 0.75 p b. Good use of grammatical structures. 4. Handwriting, punctuation, and spelling: 645","a. Intelligible handwriting. 0.25 p b. Good punctuation and no spelling mistakes. Markers should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly and add more answers possible before marking the papers. ENGLISH PRACTICE 55 I. C\u00e2u 01-05: Ch\u1ecdn t\u1eeb (\u1ee9ng v\u1edbi A, B, C ho\u1eb7c D) c\u00f3 ph\u1ea7n g\u1ea1ch d\u01b0\u1edbi \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c ph\u00e1t \u00e2m kh\u00e1c v\u1edbi nh\u1eefng t\u1eeb c\u00f2n l\u1ea1i trong m\u1ed7i c\u00e2u. 01. A. eliminate B. equal C. elaborate D. ejection 02. A. carriage B. dosage C. massage D. voyage 03. A. suit B. bruise C. suite D. fruit 04. A. calculate B. populate C. contemplate D. fortunate 05. A. apprehension B. division C. precision D. measure II. C\u00e2u 06-10: Ch\u1ecdn t\u1eeb (\u1ee9ng v\u1edbi A, B, C ho\u1eb7c D) c\u00f3 tr\u1ecdng \u00e2m ch\u00ednh nh\u1ea5n v\u00e0o \u00e2m ti\u1ebft c\u00f3 v\u1ecb tr\u00ed kh\u00e1c v\u1edbi nh\u1eefng t\u1eeb c\u00f2n l\u1ea1i trong m\u1ed7i c\u00e2u. 06. A. ignorant B. decisive C. horizon D. museum C nuclear D. province 07. A. suffice B. product C nominate D. nostalgia C argumentative D. hypersensitive 08. A. neurosis B. nocturnal 09. A. psychological B. contributory 646","10. A. crescendo B. attorney C. compromise D. endeavor III. C\u00e2u 11-20: \u0110\u1ecdc \u0111o\u1ea1n v\u0103n sau v\u00e0 ch\u1ecdn ph\u01b0\u1edbng \u00e1n \u0111\u00fang nh\u1ea5t (\u1ee9ng v\u1edbi A, B, C ho\u1eb7c D) cho m\u1ed7i c\u00e2u h\u1ecfi. (1) On the night of September 2, 1666, a fire broke out in a baker's shop near Fish Street Hill in London. Before the flames were finally extinguished, nearty the entreaty had been reduced to ashes. Over thirteen thousand homes, fifty churches and numerous public buildings and hospitals were lost in the blaze. For all practical purposes, London was destroyed. (5) The Great Fire was not seen as a total tragedy, however. The deplorable conditions of the city had been attacked by physicians and humanitarians for years before the fire; thus, with the opportunity dearly presented to create a shining new dty, artists and craftsmen from all over England hurried to submit their designs for the rebuilding of London. Among those who submitted plans was Sir Christopher Wren, one of England's leading architects and the (10) Surveyor of London. The task of rebuilding the city was given to him. Wren realized that the Great Fire would not have been so damaging if the city had been better laid out: broader streets were needed to replace the crooked, narrow alleys overhung with dilapidated wooden houses and shops. He also felt that redesigning the main thoroughfares of London would result in increased and more effective transportation within the city. Shortly after Wren began working on his first drafts for the rebuilding. King Charles I issued a proclamation (15) prohibiting the construction of any house or shop within the city limits until after the plans were completed. When the plans were unveiled to the citizens of London, however, they were overwhelmingly rejected. The most vocal leaders of the opposition were the landlords, who feared that such a drastic widening of the streets would reduce the amount of land available for development. (20) Winter was approaching; consequently, it was necessary for the rebuilding to proceed at once. Permission was, therefore, granted for the townspeople and landlords to commence reconstruction of their houses and shops at the sites where they had been before the fire. Had the need for immediate action not been so pressing, some kind of compromise could likely have been reached. This was not to be, however, and the ideas that could (25) have made London one of the world's most beautiful cities never came to pass. 11 The probable meaning of \u2015reduced to ashes\u2016 (line 2) is .......... A. made unbearably hot B. discolored by the fire and smote C. covered with ashes D. destroyed by fire 12. Which of the followings was probably among the deplorable conditions of the city? A. lack of adequate lightning B. the rough streets and alleys C. the run-down condition of many houses and shops D. all of the above 13. What did Sir Christopher Wren describe as the reason for the damage of the city? A. the configuration B. the construction C. the landscape D. the pathway 14. The word thoroughfares (line 13) refers to.......... 647","A. public buildings B. streets C. alleys D. houses and shops 15. The word proclamation (line 14) refers to.......... A. promulgation B. speech C. request D. law 16. The word unveiled (line 16) refers to.......... A. concealed B. disclosed C. obscured D. edipsed 17. What became of the plans for the rebuilding of London? A. Nothing - they were never finished. B. They were adopted in modified form. C. They were followed and London was rebuilt at once. D. Nothing - London was rebuilt as it had been before the fire. 18. To whom or what does they (line 23) refer to..........? A. the original building sites B. the townspeople C. the burned-down houses and shops D. the landlords 19. Which of the following describes the author's probable attitude toward Sir Christopher Wren's plans? A. He feels it would have been a mistake to rebuild London according to Wren's designs. B. He feels it was a mistake for London not to have been rebuilt according to Wren's designs. C. He feels that someone rather than Wren should have been chosen to plan the rebuilding. D. He feels that Wren's ideas had much more influence than commonly acknowledged. 20. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the passage? A. \\\"The Life and Times of Sir Christopher Wren\\\" B. \\\"The Rebuilding of London\\\" C. \\\"The Holocaust of Fish Street Hill\\\" D. \\\"The London That Might Have Been\\\" IV. C\u00e2u 21-30: \u0110\u1ecdc \u0111o\u1ea1n v\u0103n sau v\u00e0 ch\u1ecdn ph\u01b0\u01a1ng \u00e1n \u0111\u00fang nh\u1ea5t (\u1ee9ng v\u1edbi A, B, C ho\u1eb7c D) cho m\u1ed7i ch\u1ed7 tr\u1ed1ng. Smart Shoes Smart shoes that adjust their size throughout the day could soon be available. A prototype has already been produced and a commercial (21).....may be in production within a few years. The shoe contains sensors that constantly check the amount of room left in it. If the foot has become too large, a tiny valve opens and the shoe (22).....slightly. The entire control system is about 5mm square and is located inside the shoe. This radical shoe (23).....a need because the volume of the (24)...... foot can change by as much as 8% during the course of the day. The system is able to learn about the wearer's feet and (25)......up a picture of the size of his or her feet throughout the day. It will allow the shoes to change in size by up to 8% so that they always fit (26)....... They are obviously more comfortable and less likely to cause blisters. From an athlete's point of view, they can help improve (27)......a little, and that is why the first (28).....for the system is likely to be in a sports shoe. Eventually, this system will find a (29)......In many other household items, from beds that automatically change to fit the person sleeping in them, to power tools that (30)......themselves to the user's hand for better grip. 21. A. assortment B. version C. style D. variety 22. A. amplifies B. develops C. expands D. increases 23. A. detects B. finds C. meets D. faces 648","24. A. average B. general C. usual D. medium 25. A. build B. pick C. grow D. set 26. A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. totally 27. A. achievement B. performance C. success D. winning 28. A. purpose B. exercise C. use D. operation 29. A. function B. part C. way D. place 30. A. shape B. change C. respond D. convert V. C\u00e2u 31-40: Ch\u1ecdn t\u1eeb\/ c\u1ee5m t\u1eeb th\u00edch h\u1ee3p nh\u1ea5t (\u1ee9ng v\u1edbi A, B, C ho\u1eb7c D) \u0111\u1ec3 ho\u00e0n th\u00e0nh m\u1ed7i c\u00e2u sau. 31. Save your money. Don't.......it too quickly. A. go through B. die down C. hold on D. touch on 32. They all have to follow the rules, and none of them is.......the law. A. over B. beyond C. above D. onto 33. They.......the aid of the United States but did not receive it. A. asked B. found C. sought D. obtained 34. The police spokesman said he was.......to believe that the arrested man was the serial killer they had been looking for. A. inclined B. seemed C. suspected D. supposed 35. I'm.......my brother is. A. nowhere near as ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious as C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as 36. He says he might come, but I........ A. doubt B. doubt it C. doubt so D. doubt about it 37. I'm sure your bank manager will lend you a.......ear when you explain the situation to him. A. merciful B. sympathetic C. pitiful D. compassionate 38. Have you seen the girl.......? A. that I told B. I told you of C. whom I told you D. I told you of her 39. Children usually.......a flu much more quickly than adults. A. pick up B. pick at C. pick on D. pick out 40. The accident.......was the mistake of the driver. A. causing many people to die B. caused great human loss C. to cause many people die D. which causes many people to die VI. C\u00e2u 41-50: S\u1eed d\u1ee5ng t\u1eeb trong ngo\u1eb7c \u1edf d\u1ea1ng th\u00edch h\u1ee3p nh\u1ea5t \u0111\u1ec3 \u0111i\u1ec1n v\u00e0o c\u00e1c ch\u1ed7 tr\u1ed1ng. Shadow puppetry is a traditional art form that often goes (41. appreciate).......in modem times. A large part of the (42. appealable).......of puppet shows is the (43. craft).......behind the creation of the actual puppets. In shadow puppetry, on the other hand, the puppets remain (44. see)......., so the real artistry is in the presentation. The combination of the puppets\u2018 shape, the background screen, and the light itself creates the overall effect of the shadow puppet show. The task of the director is to ensure these elements are working together (45. harmony).......in order to produce the optimal experience for the audience. The screen is the medium through which the audience experiences the performance, so selecting the best screen is among great (46. essential)........ One unique challenge for the director is that the presentation is two-dimensional. The screen is flat, so 649","puppets can only move forwards and backwards. Having chosen a screen and designed the set, the next step is to determine the light that will be used. There are several factors to be considered: (47. intense)......., spread, and angle. Therefore, finding the optimal (48. combine).......of light, shadow involves careful (49. plan)......and scrupulous design. Every detail must be controlled in relation to others, making shadow puppetry an art of (50. precise)....... VII. C\u00e2u 51-60: T\u00ecm t\u1eeb th\u00edch h\u1ee3p nh\u1ea5t \u0111\u1ec3 \u0111i\u1ec1n v\u00e0o ch\u1ed7 tr\u1ed1ng trong \u0111o\u1ea1n v\u0103n. M\u1ed7i ch\u1ed7 tr\u1ed1ng ch\u1ec9 \u0111i\u1ec1n M\u1ed8T t\u1eeb. Son Doong Cave is in the heart of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province of Central Vietnam. Only recently (51).........in 2009-2010 by the British Cave Research Association, the cave has only been open to the (52).........since 2013. Fewer people have seen the inside of Son Doong Cave than have stood on the summit of Mount Everest. Join us on this otherworldly expedition and become one of the lucky few (53)......... have had the life changing experience of exploring the world's largest cave. Imagine trekking straight into the (54).........of the world's largest cave on an expedition unlike any other. A cave is (55).........massive that a Boeing 747 could fly through its largest cavern. Foreign landscapes found (56) ......... else, enormous stalagmites rising from the ground and statuesque stalactites hanging from the celling like an alien species. Jungles emerge (57).........the cave itself, which is so surreal that it's worth seeing once. Misty clouds envelop the whole scene, a result of the cave's own localised weather system. Passages adorned (58).........ancient fossils offer evidence of the millions of years that have passed on this Earth. As you approach the Jungle just outside the entrance, the (59) .......... of cool wind that cascades out brings to life everything inside of you. Hazy, cold and exhilarating, it is apparent that there's (60)..........magical waiting just beyond the opening to the cave. VIII C\u00e2u 61-70: S\u1eed d\u1ee5ng t\u1eeb cho s\u1eb5n trong ngo\u1eb7c v\u00e0 c\u00e1c t\u1eeb kh\u00e1c \u0111\u1ec3 ho\u00e0n th\u00e0nh c\u00e2u th\u1ee9 hai sao cho \u00fd ngh\u0129a c\u1ee7a n\u00f3 t\u01b0\u01a1ng t\u1ef1 nh\u01b0 c\u00e2u th\u1ee9 nh\u1ea5t. Ch\u1ec9 \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c vi\u1ebft t\u1eeb 2 \u0111\u1ebfn 5 t\u1eeb v\u00e0o Phi\u1ebfu Tr\u1ea3 L\u1eddi v\u00e0 kh\u00f4ng \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c thay \u0111\u1ed5i d\u1ea1ng th\u1ee9c c\u1ee7a t\u1eeb cho s\u1eb5n. 61. Mary cried her eyes out just after she was told she'd been rejected for the Job. (broke) Mary...............................as soon as she heard she'd been rejected for the job. 62. I never thought that I would win the lottery. (occurred) It never.................................................that I would win the lottery. 63. I failed to make him understand that I didnt want to see him anymore. (across) I failed........................................that I didnt want to see him anymore. 64. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible? (convenience) Please reply................................................................... 65. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late. (track) Sorry, I..................................................................time. 66. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (under) Everyone who spoke to the victim................................................... 67. She will probably be chosen for the beauty contest. (stands) She.........................................................chosen for the beauty contest. 68. \\\"Can you tell me what happened yesterday, John?\\\" She asked (account) She asked John.....................................what had happened the day before. 650"]
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