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PART I: PHONETICS
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group. Write your answers in the space
provided.
1.A.applicant
B.scenery
C. permission
D.journalist
2.A.accompany
C.illiterate
D.interviewee
B.evaluate
3.A.reliable
B.category
C.secondary
D.dictionary
4.decisive
B.maximum
C.experience
D.appointment
5.A. apologise
B.photography
C.inhabitant
D.optimistic
*Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
PART II: LEXICO- GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. Write your answers in the space provided.
1._____every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers.
A.Wholly
B.Hardly
C.Most
D.Virtually
2.Jane had a problem with her finances,so we talked_____and now it's fine.
A.over
B.it over
C.over it
D.over and over
3.When the electricity failed,he _____a match to find the candles.
A.rubbed
B.scratched
C.struck
D.Started
4.I usually buy my clothes_____. Its cheaper than going to the dressmaker.
A.on the house
B.off the peg
C.in public
D.on the shelf
5.The book says that the revolution was_____off by the assassination of the state governor.
A.launched
B.cropped
C.triggered
D.prompted
6.He suddenly saw Sue_____the room.He pushed hisway_____the crowd of people to get to her.
A.across/through
B.over/through
C.over/along
D.across/across
7.Her business must be going rather well, _____ by the car she drives.
A.deducing
B.deciding
C.inferring
D.judging
8.If I were you,I would regard their offer with considerable_____,because it seems too good to be true.
A.suspicion
B.doubt
C.reservation
D.disbelief
9.My sisters confidence in her ability to play the piano was badly_____by her last music teacher.
A.subsided
B.weakened
C.undermined
D.loosened
10.Your grand father is rather tired so do not_____ your visit. Let him have a rest.
A.prolong
B.lengthen
C.delay
D.shorten
11. Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _____ to me.
A. indifference
B. disinterest
C. importance
D. interest
12. The assistant suggested _____ the next day when the manager would be there.
A. we are coming back B. to come back
C. we will come back D. we come back
13. As it was Christmas, the _____ at church was much larger than usual.
A. audience
B. convention
C. congregation
D. grouping
14. Many _____ crafts such as weaving are now being revived.
A. customary
B. habitual
C. traditional
D. ordinary
15. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions.
A. thought over
B. come up with
C. looked into
D. got round to
16. _____ calculations have shown that the earths resources may run out before the end of the next century.
A. Raw
B. Rude
C. Crude
D. Blunt
17. Prizes are awarded _____ the number of points scored.
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A. resulting from
B. adding up
C. presented to
D. according to
18. Is it necessary that I _____ here tomorrow?
A. were
B. am being
C. be
D. would be
19. He said that the plane had already taken off and that I_____ arrived an hour earlier.
A. should have
B. could have
C. was supposed to
D. had to have
20. Beneath the streets of a modern city _____ of walls, columns, cables, pipes, and tunnels required to satisfy the
needs of its inhabitants.
A. where exists
C. the networks existence B. the existing network D. exists the network
21. _____ they are widely perceived as gentle creatures, hippopotamuses are responsible for more human deaths in
Africa than any other animal.
A. Despite
B. Even though
C. In spite of
D. Because
22.Susan always wins the prize because her projects _____.
A. extremely presented well
C. are extremely well presented
B. presented extremely well
D. are well presented extremely
23. Phone me before ten;_____ Ill be too busy to talk to you.
A. unless
B.whether
C.otherwise
D. if
24. You areunderno obligation_____ toacceptthisoffer.
A. indeed
B.eventually
C.apart
D. whatsoever
25. In most _____ developed countries, up to 50% of _____ population enters higher education at some time in
their lives.
A. /
B. the /
C. / the
D. the / a
*Your answers
1.
6.A
11.C
16.A
21.B
2.C
7.C
12.C
17.D
22.C
3.D
8.
13.A
18.C
23.C
4.B
9.C
14.C
19.A
24.
5.C
10.D
15.C
20.A
25.C
Choose the underlined part named A, B, C, or D that is incorrect. Write your answers in the space provided.
1. There are many frequently (A) mentioned (B) reasons why one out of four arrests(C) involve (D) ajuvenile.
2. Most (A) oxygen atoms have (B) eight neutrons, but a small amount (C) have nine or ten(D).
3. Signing (A) at the outset (B) of a business deal, a contract offers the participants a certain degree(C) of legal
protection from costly mistakes(D).
4. Dolphins and chimps are(A) like (B) in that (C) they have been shown (D) to have language skills.
5.In the appendix(A) at the end of the chapter are(B) the instructions to be used (C) for the completion correct(D)
of the form.
*Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Use the correct form of the word given to fit each gap. Write your answers in the space provided.
DANCING IS GOOD FOR YOU
In recent decades, in both theatre and cinema, dance shows have become increasingly
popular. Meanwhile, the British Amateur Dancesport Association
estimates that there are now four million people (1)_____ in dancing 1.PART
activities in the country every week. But the popularity of dancing is by
no means a recent phenomenon.
Since the dawn of civilization, dance has been an important part of life, and dance 2. HISTORY
(2)_____ struggle to identify the first evidence of dance as it has always 3.BEHAVE
been an intrinsic part of human(3)_____.
The earliest recorded dances, discovered in the 9,000-year0 old Bhimbetka rock paintings 4.SIGNIFY
in India, were used to tell stories and celebrate (4)_____ events, whilst
also serving as a way of passing on information to future generations.
5. RIDICULE
But why has dance, something which can make someone look utterly (5)_____ if done
wrong, always seems to be natural to our DNA?
6. NUMBER
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Experts argue that its psychological and physiological benefits are the cause. (6)_____
studies have discovered that dancing is not only an (7)_____ form of nonverbal communication, but is also a mood-boosting cure that can alleviate
(8)_____, improve interpersonal (9)_____ and cure illnesses. Physically,
dancing makes us happy because, as with any repetitive exercise, it
releases endorphins. Also its a socializing event, (10)_____ us to be
physically close to people and more emotionally connected to them.
*Your answers:
1.
3.
5.
7.
2.
4.
6.
8.

7. EFFECT
8. DEPRESS
9. RELATION
10. ABLE

9.
10.

PART III: READING

Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each question.Write your answers in the
space provided.
While manynineteenthcentury reformers hopedto bring about reform through education or by eliminating
specific social evils, some thinkers wanted to start over and remark society by founding ideal, cooperative
communities. The United States seemed to them a spacious and unencumbered countrywhere models of a perfect
society could succeed. These communitarian thinkers hoped their success would lead to imitation,until
communities free of crime,poverty, and other social ills would cover the land. A number of religious groups,
notably the Shakers,practiced communalliving, but the main impetus to found model communities came from
nonreligious, rationalistic thinkers.
Among the communitarian philosophers, three of the most influential were Robert Owen, Charles Fourier,
and John Humphrey Noyes. Owen, famous for his humanitarian policies as owner of several thriving textile mills
in Scotland,believed that faulty environment was to blame for human problems and that these problems could be
eliminated in a rationally planned society. In1825, he put his principles into practice at New Harmony, Indiana. The
community failed economically after a few years but not before achieving a number of social successes. Fourier,a
commercial employeein France, nevervisited the United States.However, his theories of cooperative living
influenced many American through the writings of Albert Brisbane, whose Social Destiny of Man explained
Fourierism and its self-sufficient associations orphalanxes.One or more of these phalanxes was organized in
very Northern state. The most famous were Red Bank,New Jersey, and Brook Farm, Massachusetts. An early
member of the latter was the author Nathaniel Hawthorne.Noyes founded the most enduring and probably the
oddest of the utopian communities, the Oneida Community of upstate NewYork.Needless to say, none of these
experiments had any lasting effects on the patterns of American society.
1. The main topic of the passage is_____.
A.nineteen-century schools
C. the philosophy of Fourierism
B. American reformers
D. model communities in the nineteenth
2. Which of the following is not given in the passage as one of the general goals of communitarian philosophers?
A. To remake society.
C. To establish ideal communities.
B. To spread their ideas throughout the United State.
D. To create opportunities through education.
3. The Shakers are mentioned in paragraph 1 as an example of_____.
A. a communal religious group
C. rationalistic thinkers
B. radical reformers
D. an influential group of writers
4. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word impetus in paragraph 1?
A. Stimulus
B. commitment
C. Drawback
D. Foundation.
5. The phalanxes described in paragraph 2 were an idea originally conceived by_____.
A. Albert Brisbane
B. Robert Owen
C. Charles Fourier
D. John Humphrey Noyes
6. Why does the author mention Nathaniel Hawthorne in paragraph two?
A.He founded Brook Farm in Massachusetts.
B. He was a critic of Charles Fourier.
C. He wrote a book that led to the establishment of model communities.
D. He was at one time a member of the Brook Farm community.
7. Which of the following communities lasted longest?
A. New Harmony.
C. Red Bank.
B. The Oneida Community.
D. Brook Farm.
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8. The word oddest in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to which of the following?

A. Earliest.
C. Largest.
B. Most independent.
D. Most unusual.
9. The author implies that, for readers, the conclusion of the paragraph is______ .
A. obvious
C. absurd
B. surprising
D. practical
10. Why did the author probably divide the passage into two paragraphs?
A. To compare nineteenth-century reforms with twentieth-century reforms.
B. To present an overview of a concept in the first paragraph and specific examples in the second.
C. To contrast the work of utopian thinkers with that of practical reforms.
D. To give the causes for a phenomenon in the first paragraph and its consequences in the second
*Your answers:
1.B
3.C
5.A
7.B
9. A/D
2.A
4.A
6.C
8.D
10.B
Read the following passage and choose the most suitable sentence from the list A to G for each gap from 1 to
5. There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. Then answer the questions from 6 to 10.Write
your answers in the space provided.
The days when only men would hold management positions are over. (1)_____. Despite a slowing
economy, the number of women in management has risen to 16% in 1995, when it used to be less than 9%. One
result of this tendency is that women are now more accepted in these roles, and it has also been found that women
in management ease tension and gender conflict in the workplace.
A comprehensive nation-wide study of executive performance accidentally found that women scored
higher in almost all areas of performance evaluation, while compiling a large-scale analysis of 425 high-level
managers.(2)_____ . They tend to work harder behind the scenes, while men prefer the glamorous,more aggressive
side of management. The masculine approach is more suited to the traditional style of business, where the boss
would work alone and simply dictate orders to his staff. Now, in the global information age, teamwork and
partnership are increasingly important, and these are exactly the areas where women excel.
(3)_____.It may be that the same qualities that make women more effective as managers are also holding
them back.Most women get stuck in jobs which involve human resources or public relations, while their skills
make them highly suitable for this type of work. However,the posts in these areas rarely lead to the top.Ambitious
women are frustrated by this,and many left to start their own companies.Another reason why women are
overlooked for promotion is that men are seen as more dynamic and competitive. Women tend to work for the good
of the company as a whole, while men are looking out for themselves. Some bosses may interpret the feminine
approach as showing a lack of vision.A woman will often adopt the strategy of making people think that they are
the authors of new ideas, so that they will co-operate with her plan.Although this is an effective way of achieving
an objective,the result is that she will lose credit for her creativity and innovation.
It is also surprising to learn that the greatest prejudice against female bosses comes from women
themselves.In a recent Gallup poll, 70% of men said that they would be prepared to accept a female boss,compared
to 66% of women. (4)_____.Since nearly all bosses used to be male, women feel more comfortable being
supervised by a man than by another woman. Some women also feel that a male boss is less demanding and he
feels more relaxed about being in a position of authority.Since women haveto work harder to get to the top,they
expect more of their staff when they get there.
In conclusion, although more and more women are rising to higher positions, there are still many deeprooted prejudices and double standards that keep them from achieving the very top positions. Companies may say
that they value interpersonal skills, but they still look for a leader who is decisive and a risk taker. (5)_____.
Although women have proved that they are capable of leading a company, it seems that they will not get the chance
to do so untilthey are prepared to start their own businesses.
A. One possible reason for this is that of tradition
B. Areas where women are particularly effective are in supporting their staff, and sharing information
C. More and more women are moving into top jobs in the USA
D. Although women are not as decisive as men, they still play an important role in social work
E. Although the number of women in middle management is on the increase, there are still few women running
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large companies
F. These qualities are perceived as being mainly masculine
G. These positions are held by females
*Your answers:
1.
2.
3. F

4.

5.

Complete the following statements by choosing A, B, C, or D.

6. The participation by women in business management has_____.
A. increased asexist attitudeamong men
B. started newbusiness conflicts
C. caused gender conflictamong the staff
D. made the workplace moreagreeable
7. Women managers are found more skilful in areas where they can promote their ability to_____.
A.build relationships withpeople
C. deal with their malebosses
B.fight their waytothe top
D. give directions tothe staff
8. Women are often overlooked for the top jobs because_____.
A.other women do not like working forthem
C. theycannotmake big decisions
B.theydonot take credit fortheir ownideas
D. they leave to starttheir own businesses
9. Women prefer a male boss because_____.
A.male bosses work harder
C. it is more usual to work for aman
B.men are more competitive
D. female bosses are more demanding
10. A female boss often demands more of her staff because_____.
A.other women do not like working forthem
C. she can always make big decisions
B.she herselfhas totoil her way to the position
D. her staffdo not tend tosubmit themselvestoher
*Your answers:
6. D
7. A
8.
9.
10.
Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space. Write your answers in
the space provided.
AS OLD AS YOU FEEL
It might after all be true that you are only as old as you feel.A British clinic is carrying out new high-tech
tests to calculate the real biological age of patients (1)_____on the rate of physical deterioration. Information on
every (2)_____of a patients health, fitness, lifestyle and family medical history is (3)_____into a computer to
work out whether they are older or younger than their calendar age suggests.
The availability and increasing accuracy of the tests has (4)_____one leading British gerontologist to call
for biological age to be used to determine when workers should retire.He (5)_____that if an employees
biologicalor real age is shown, for example, to be 55 whenhe reaches his 65th birthday,he should be (6)_____to
work for another decade.Apparently most employers only take into (7)_____a persons calendar years, and the two
may differ considerably. Some of those prepared to pay a substantial sum of money for the examinations willbe
able to smugly walk away with medical (8)_____showing that they really are as young as they feel, giving them
the confidence to act and dress as if they were younger.Dr Lynette Yong, resident doctor at the clinic where the
tests are offered claims that the purpose of these tests will be to motivate people to (9)_____their health.
The conceptof real age isset tobecomebig (10)_____in the USA with books and websites helping people
work out whether their body is older or younger than their years.Others firmly believe that looks will always be the
best indicator of age.
1. A.based
B.prospect
C. arranged
D. established
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2. A.position
3. A.supplied
4. A.projected
5. A.debates
6. A. encouraged
7. A. interest
8. A. grounds
9. A. progress
10. A. trade
*Your answers:

B.decided
C. attitude
D. aspect
B. fed
C.provided
D.planned
B.prodded
C.provoked
D.prompted
B. argues
C.discusses
D. enquires
B.supported
C. incited
D.promoted
B.detail
C. account
D. importance
B. signs
C. demonstration
D. evidence
B. improve
C. gain
D. increase
B.pursuit
C. business
D. concern
1. A
3. A
5.
7. C
9. A
2. C
4. D
6. A
8.
10. D
PART IV: WRITING
Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.
1.Unless the director gets the actor he wants for the main part, the film will be cancelled. (MEAN)
If
the
director
doesnt
get
the
actor
he
wants
for
the
main
part,
it
__________________________________________ the film.
2. The reliability of the Internet as a source of information is sometimes difficult to determine. (HOW)
It is sometimes difficult to know____________________________________________ as a source of information.
3. I only realized that Id forgotten my wallet when I got to the station. (ARRIVED)
It wasnt __________________________________________________the station that I realized Id forgotten my
wallet.
4. The employees suggested some improvements to the computer system which would make it easier to use.
(FORWARD)
The employees__________________________________________ improving the computer system to make it
easier to use.
5. Driving without a seatbelt is illegal in most European countries. (AGAINST)
It is ______________________________________ without a seatbelt in most European countries.
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