THI MN VIT TING ANH B5-2008

M : 336

PAPER ONE : READING COMPREHENSION B ( 60 minutes )

SECTION A :
In this section you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Circle
the letter A, B, C or D against the number of each item 1-20 for the word or phrase you
choose.
(10 points)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

She tried to prevent the dog..running into the road.

A. to
B. for
C. against
D. from
Thank you for..me about the meeting tomorrow.
A. remind
B. reminding
C. remember
D. remembering
We have to leave before six and so..
A. have you
B. you have
C. you do
D. do you
They worked hard ..they might be well prepared for the exam.
A. then
B. since
C. so that
D. because
Everything seems alright now,.. ?
A. dont they
B. does it
C. doesnt it
D. do they
..beautiful dress you have on !
A. What
B. What a
C. How
D. How a
You will not succeed..working harder.
A. if
B. without
C. unless
D. although
Are you sure he is..the truth ?
A. saying
B. talking
C. telling
D. speaking
Tom said that he..nothing to upset Daisy the day before.
A. do
B. done
C. had done
D. was doing
When I met Tom yesterday, it was the first time I..him since August.
A. see
B. saw
C. have seen
D. had seen
There was..rain last week that several roads were flooded.
A. so many
B. so much
C. too many
D. too much
I was late because my alarm clock didnt..this morning.
A. turn on
B. ring out
C. go off
D. come on
My father enjoys..for a walk after dinner.
A. taking
B. having
C. going
D. sightseeing
Im sorry I..your party. I was away at that time.
A. missed
B. failed
C. lost
D. passed
Its time you..to study seriously.
A. begin
B. did begin
C. began
D. would begin
I wish it..stop raining.
A. would
B. had better
C. will
D. did
Exams are never enjoyable,..?

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A. are they
B. are there
C. arent they
D. arent there
18. People should protect trees..cutting them down.
A. in spite of
B. without
C. in place of
D. instead of
19. This painting is..impressive than the one in the gallery.
A. fewer
B. few
C. little
D. less
20. Robert ..in three movies already. Im sure hell be a star some day.
A. appeared
B. had appeared
C. has appeared
D. has been appearing

SECTION B :

In this section you will find after the reading passage a number of questions of unfinished
statements about the passage , each with four suggested answers or ways of finishing . You
must choose the one which you think fits best
(10 points)
When I opened the first Body Shop in 1976 my only object was to earn enough to feed
my children . Today The Body Shop is an international company rapidly growing all around
the world . In the years since we began I have learned a lot. Much of what I have learned will
be found in this book, for I believe that we, as a company, have something worth saying about
how to run a successful business without giving up what we really believe in.
Its not a normal business book, nor it is just about my life. The message is that to succeed in
business you have to be different . Business can be fun, a business can be run with love and it
can do good. In business, as in life, I need to enjoy myself, to have a feeling of family and to
feel excited by the unexpected. I have always wanted the people who work for The Body
Shop to feel the same way.
Now this book sends these ideas of mine out into the world, makes them public. Id like to
think there are no limits to our family, no limits to what can be done. I find that an exciting
thought. I hope you do, too.

21.
A.
B.
C.
D.
22.
A.
B.
C.
D.
23.
A.
B.
C.
D.
24.
A.

What is the writers main purpose in writing this text ?

to explain how international companies operate
to introduce her ideas to the reader
to tell the reader her life story
to tell the reader how she brought up a family
What would someone learn from this text ?
what the writers family is like
how to write a book about business
how to make a lot of money
what the writers book is about
How does the writer feel about the business she runs ?
It is not like any other company.
She just runs it for her own entertainment.
She doesnt care about success if her children are fed.
It is likely to become even more successful.
What kind of workers does the writer like to employ ?
workers who have the same attitudes as she does

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B.
C.
D.
25.
A.
B.
C.
D.

workers who get on well with the public

workers who can explain her ideas
workers who have their own families
What kind of person does the writer seem to be ?
She is mainly interested in making money.
She doesnt seem to be very confident.
She seems to be someone with strong opinions
She sees running a business as just a job.

PAPER TWO : USE OF ENGLISH ( 60 minutes )

SECTION A : PASSAGE FOR GAP-FILL

In this section you must find a word to complete the numbered blanks in the passage below.
Use only ONE word for each blank.
(10 points )
Driving a car can be expensive. The bicycle, on the other hand, is a cheap
(26)of transport. A bicycle not (27)costs very little but also lasts much
longer (28)a car. It is also very cheap to use (29)it doesnt need any fuel. In
fact, it costs almost nothing after you have bought it. It also helps keep (30)fit
because you get exercise when you ride it. Another good thing about a bicycle is that it
doesnt pollute the (31)If everyone rode bicycles instead (32)driving cars,
we wouldnt be using up the worlds oil so (33)
Although the bicycle has these advantages, it has some disadvantages, too. It is
convenient only for relatively (34)journey, whereas by car you can travel quite a
long way in comfort. Another problem is that the cyclist is not protected from the weather and
gets (35)when it rains.
SECTION B : SENTENCE BUILDING
Make all changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of words and
phrases, sentences which together make a complete letter.
(10 points)

Dear Hamish,
36. I / sorry / not / write / so / long.
..
37. I / work / very hard / school.
..
38. My course / finish / two weeks time , / I / go / Scotland.
..
39. If / enough / money, / go / Ireland / as well.
..
40. I think / best / way / practice / English.
..
41. Be / possible / stay / you / couple / nights ?
..

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42. I / promise / not / be / nuisance.

..
43. I / even / some cooking.
..

SECTION C : SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it.
(5 points)
44. Where is the station car-park ? Mrs Smith asked.
Mrs Smith asked..
45. The postman was bitten by our dog.
Our dog
46. How long is it since they bought the house ?
When.
47. May I borrow your pen ?
Would you mind
48. Im afraid I havent got time to listen to you.
I wish.
COMPOSITION : Write a review of a movie you have seen ( 5 points )
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M : 336
KEYS TO TEST LEVEL B (INTERMIDIATE )
PAPER ONE : READING COMPREHENSION
SECTION A
1. D
6.B
11. B
2. B
7. B
12. C
3. D
8. C
13. C
4. C
9. C
14. A
5. C
10.D
15. C

16.A
17. C
18. D
19. D
20. C

0.5 mark for each correct answer . Total : 10

SECTION B
21. B
22. D
23.A
24 A
25. C
2 marks for each correct answer. Total : 10
Total marks for paper one : 20
PAPER TWO :USE OF ENGLISH
SECTION A
26. form
27. only
28. than
29.because
31. air
32. of
33. quickly
34. short

30. you
35. wet

1 mark for each correct word. Total : 10

SECTION B

36. Im sorry I havent written for so long.

37 . Ive been working very hard at school..
38. My course finishes in two weeks time and I am going to Scotland.
39. If I have enough money Ill go to Ireland as well.
40. I think its the best way to practice English.
41. Is it possible to stay with you for a couple of nights ?
42. I promise I wont be a nuisance
43. I can even do some cooking.
1.25 marks for each correct sentence. Total : 10
SECTION C

44. Mrs Smith asked where the station car-park was.

45. Our dog bit the postman.
46. When did they buy the house ?
47. Would you mind if I borrowed you pen ?
48. I wish I had time to listen to you
1 mark for each correct sentence. Total : 5
COMPOSITION : 5 marks
Total marks for paper two : 30

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