Your name: _____________________

Your class: _____________________

Your school: ____________________ MARK
Pay attention to the rules:
• No further explanation may be asked or given.
• Examinees are strictly forbidden to use other materials,
including dictionaries.
• Violation of this rule may result in instantaneous disqualification.
• The listening test paper is separate.
Your test begin here

SECTION ONE. PHONETICS

Part 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others of the same
line. Circle your answers.
1. A. manure B. nature C. pure D. secure
2. A. poor B. moor C. boor D. door
3. A. says B. pays C. plays D. stays
4. A. given B. ridden C. whiten D. risen
5. A. mention B. caution C. question D. nation
6. A. houses B. horses C. chooses D. rises
7. A. naked B. legged C. suggested D. checked
8. A. mood B. flood C. balloon D. school
9. A. tea B. easy C. meal D. guinea
10. A. chaos B. champagne C. chemistry D. architect
Part 2. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the others of the same line.
Circle your answers.
11. A. reason B. canal C. offer D. visit
12. A. career B. typhoon C. nature D. concern
13. A. familiar B. academy C. employee D. engineer
14. A. comfortable B. communicate C. convenient D. associate
15. A. origin B. creative C. imagine D. electric
16. A. advertise B. policeman C. similar D. annual
17. A. memorable B. remember C. conference D. criminal
18. A. specific B. pagoda C. deposit D. politic
19. A. understand B. restaurant C. television D. recognize
20. A. machine B. machinate C. machinery D. mechanic
SECTION TWO. LEXICO–GRAMMAR
Part 3. Choose the word that best substitutes for the underlined word or phrase in each sentence.
Circle your answers.
21. Writers and novelists are__________ people.
A. imaginary B. imaginative C. imaginable D. imagined
22. I was the first person ___________ the accident.
A. to witness B. had witnessed C. to have witnessed D. to be witnessed
23. By the time Peter came back, ___________ for Singapore.
A. I left B. I have left C. I had left D. he will have left

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A. although B. nevertheless C. therefore D. B or C
A. although B. nevertheless C. therefore D. B or C
25. All of the students_______ the seniors will receive their grades in two weeks.
A. but B. so C. and D. or
26. “Did you like the novel that I gave you last week?”
- “_________ the novels that I’ve read, I enjoyed this one the most.”
A. All of B. Of all C. For all D. From all
27. He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his ______ when he meets the right girl.
A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole
28. “By the way, have you heard the one about the Welshman, the Irishman and the pig?”
- “Yes, we have. That joke’s as old as______”.
A. Solomon B. the hills C. a dinosaur D. Jupiter
29. Matthew has changed his ______ several times about buying a new car.
A. sight B. view C. head D. mind
30.
41. Vietnam is one of the countries of the _______ of South East Asian Nations.
A. affection B. association C. administration D. federation
42. The passport which she showed me was _______.
A. artificial B. imitation C. untrue D. false
43. The greater the demand, _______ the price.
A. the highest B. the higher C. the high D. higher
44. When Mr. Smith couldn’t pay his electric bill, he _______ his grandfather for help.
A. fell upon B. fell in with C. fell back on D. fell behind
45. “How about giving me a hand?” – “_______”
A. You’re welcome! B. Sure, I’d be glad to C. No, not yet D. I promise
help
46. You are under no obligation _______ to accept this offer.
A. apart B. eventually C. whatsoever D. indeed
47. Those _______ boys often play tricks on their friends.
A. mischievous B. obedient C. honest D. well - behaved
Part 4. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition or particle. Each preposition or particle can
only be used once. Write your answers in the numbered box.
56. I actually don’t know what this word means. I have to look _______ its meaning in the dictionary.
57. My friend whose job is a doctor is very keen _______ playing musical instruments.
58. In the letter, she says “I’m looking _______ to hearing from you.”
59. She received a job offer last night but she turned it _______.
60. It was very kind _______ you to say that.
61. The police warned us _______ leaving our houses.
62. I think that he should be responsible _______ the cancellation of the meeting.
63. Not only can he play football _______ he can play basketball.
64. Apart _______ salary, it is considered as suitable job for me.
65. All the houses in my neighborhood have been damaged _______ disastrous flood.
Your answers
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Part 5. Supply the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets. Write your answers in the column on
the right.
Write your answers here.
66. We are finding an _______ site to build our house. IDEA 66. __________________
_____________________
67. Nancy are very _______ about the speaking contest. EXCITE 67. __________________
_____________________
68. _______, she failed the final test. FORTUNE 68. __________________
_____________________
69. _______ are doing their best to make people aware ENVIRONMENT 69. __________________
of the danger of soil pollution. _____________________
70. This knife is _______. We can’t use it anymore. USE 70. __________________
_____________________
71. A lot of money was spent _______ the area. BEAUTY 71. __________________
_____________________
72. Her health was seriously affected as she suffered SLEEP 72. __________________
from constant _______. _____________________
73. They haven’t made any _______ of whether to go. DECIDE 73. __________________
_____________________
74. Last summer, The Smiths had an _______ journey ENJOY 74. __________________
to Da Lat. _____________________
75. In the future, many buildings will be _______ by HOT 75. __________________
solar energy. _____________________
Part 6. Fill in each blank with the most suitable form of the word in brackets.
76. A classmate of ours (always / talk) _________________ in class which makes me uncomfortable.
77. It’s high time government (find) _______________ some solutions to protect endangered animals.
78. I still clearly remembers (take) ____________________ to the zoo when I was a little boy.
79. We didn’t know Lisa came here last night as we (sleep) _________________ on the top floor.
80. I suggest that Tor (see) _________________ a doctor.
81. I (lose) ________________ my ticket. Do you know where it is now?
82. Look! Mr. Sox (sit) _________________ under the tree over there.
83. Lena would rather his boyfriend (go) _______________ to home now.
84. The moon (mention) __________________ in poems and songs for centuries.
85. Since I (graduate) ______________, I haven’t my English teacher.
Part 7. Identify one error in each sentence given below. Underline this error and correct it in correction box.
SENTENCE CORRECTION
86. Sydney Laniar achieved fame both as a poet or a symphony musician.
Error:___________________
87. The closer it gets to December 21, the first day of winter, the short the
days become.
Error:___________________
88. Modern art is on display at the Guggenheim Museum, a building with
an unusually design.
Error:___________________
89. Electric wires carry current for lighting and outlets designing for

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Error:___________________
90. Technology is define as the tools, skills, and methods that are necessary to
produce goods.
Error:___________________
91. To raise livestock successfully, farmers must selecting cattle
for breeding and apply a dietary regimen.
Error:___________________
92. A number of large insurance companies has their headquarters in the
capital city.
Error:___________________
93. Could you mind telling me the way to the nearest restaurant?
Error: ___________________
94. An ambitious person is committed to improve his or her status at work. 
Error:____________________
95. Edith Roosevelt was devoted mother of a child of five, as well a gracious
hostess.
Error:____________________
SECTION THREE. READING
Part 8. Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Circle your
answers.
Alpacas were first _______ (96) by the Inca people in the mountains of South America, more than six
thousand years ago. These animals _______ (97) clothes, food and fuel for their owners. The softest wool
was _______ (98) worn by the leader of Incan society though. When Spanish explorers ________ (99) in
the fifteenth century sheep were introduced and these gradually ________ (100) alpacas in the region. It
wasn't ________ (101) the middle of the 20th century that both farmers and fashion designers began to
recognize the _______ (102) of alpacas again. They are easy to look _______ (103) since they eat grass and
are used to low temperatures. Their wool, which comes in a _______ (104) of natural colors from white to
dark brown is lighter and warmer than sheep's wool and _______ (105) strong. It is not surprising therefore
that alpacas are becoming a familiar sight in the fields of North America, Australia and the UK.

96. A. brought B. held C. kept D. grown

97. A. supported B. provided C. turned D. gained
98. A. mainly B. fully C. extremely D. absolutely
99. A. reached B. delivered C. arrived D. transferred
100. A. retired B. removed C. returned D. replaced
101. A. until B. after C. during D. before
102. A. prizes B. rewards C. qualities D. points
103. A. at B. after C. for D. like
104. A. row B. group C. range D. crowd
105. A only B. also C. instead D. too
Part 9. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
As heart disease continues to be the number-one killer in the United States, researchers have become
increasingly interested in identifying the potential risk factors that trigger heart attacks. High-fat diets and
life in the fast lane” have long been known to contribute to the high incidence of heart failure. But
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occur in cold weather, and more people experience heart failure on Monday than on any other day of the
week. In addition, people are more susceptible to heart attacks in the first few hours after waking.
Cardiologists first observed this morning phenomenon in the mid-1980s and have since discovered a
number of possible causes. An early-morning rise in blood pressure, heart rate, and concentration of heart-
stimulating hormones, plus a reduction of blood flow to the heart, may all contribute to the higher incidence
of heart attacks between the hours of 8:00 A.M and 10 A.M. In other studies, both birthdays and
bachelorhood have been implicated as risk factors. Statistics reveal that heart attack rates increase
significantly for both females and males in the few days immediately preceding and following their
birthdays. And unmarried men are more at risk for heart attacks than their married counterparts. Though
stress is thought to be linked in some way to all of the aforementioned risk factors, intense research
continues in the hope of further comprehending why and how heart failure is triggered.
Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Circle your answer (A, B, C or D).
Question 106: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. cardiology in the 1980s B. risk factors in heart attacks
C. diet and stress as factors in heart attacks D. seasonal and temporal patterns of heart attacks
Question 107: In line 2, the word “potential” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. possible B. harmful C. primary D. unknown
Question 108: The phrase “susceptible to” could best be replaced by
A. aware of B. affected by C. prone to D. accustomed
Question 109: Which of the following is NOT cited as a possible risk factor?
A. having a birthday B. getting married C. eating fatty foods D. being under stress
Question 110: Which of the following does the passage infer?
A. We now fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks.
B. We recently began to study how risk factors trigger heart attacks.
C. We have not identified many risk factors associated with heart attacks.
D. We do not fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks.
Part 10. Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one suitable word. Write your
answers in the numbered box.
PROBLEMS FOR ACTORS
Many actors do not like working (0) with children or animals. This is probably (111) _______ they are
afraid that the audience may become (112) _______ interested in the children and animals than in them.
Actors can have problems (113) _______ a different kind when they (114) _______ required to eat or drink
on stage. If they have (115) _______ much food in their mouths, the words they say may not (116) _______
clear, and they may even end up coughing and choking. Other problems can occur with food (117) _______
films are being made. In a recent film, during (118) _______ a family was waiting to have a meal, one of
the actors entered with a large roast chicken on a tray and then (119) ______ to begin to cut some meat
from it while he was speaking. By mistake, the actor cut off a whole leg of the chicken and then completely
forgot (120) ______ his next words were. It was necessary to film the scene again.
Your answers
111. 112. 113. 114. 115.
116. 117. 118. 119. 120.
SECTION FOUR. WRITING
Part 11. Rewrite the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
121. Tom works hard as a student.
Tom ________________________________________________________________________________.

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Running _____________________________________________________________________________.
123. It’s a great pleasure to be with you.
Being _______________________________________________________________________________.
124. We didn’t see her at all.
She _________________________________________________________________________________.
125. Tom is not as tall as Peter
Peter ________________________________________________________________________________.
126. Her father asked her if she would go to the cinema with her friend
Her father asked her “__________________________________________________________________.”
127. The step- mother doesn’t treat the little girl in a normal way.
The little girl _________________________________________________________________________.
128. Do you mind my smoking?
Do you mind _________________________________________________________________________.
129. No one works harder than Barbara.
Barbara _____________________________________________________________________________.
130. He told his customer: “Please bring it back if it doesn’t fit well”
He told _____________________________________________________________________________.
131. The last time we saw him was in 1988.
We haven’t __________________________________________________________________________.
132. Peter spent 3 hours on repairing his computer.
It took ______________________________________________________________________________.
133. You will not be accepted if you don’t finish your homework.
Unless ______________________________________________________________________________.
134. “Don’t swim out too far, boys ’’ I said
I warned ____________________________________________________________________________.
135. They arrived late because the traffic was terrible.
Because of ___________________________________________________________________________.
Part 12. Use the word given in bold 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.
136. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. IF
_________________________________________________________________________
137. Emma came first because she worked hard. RESULT
_________________________________________________________________________
138. Eating too much sugar can result in health problems. LEAD
_________________________________________________________________________
139. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots’ sudden strike. SO
_________________________________________________________________________
140. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. BECAUSE
_________________________________________________________________________
141. This is my first visit to Japan. TIME
_________________________________________________________________________
142. How long have Helen and Robert been married? GET
_________________________________________________________________________
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144. John failed to complete the job on time. SUCCEED
_________________________________________________________________________
145. Laura is too young to vote in the election. OLD
_________________________________________________________________________
Part 13. Write complete sentences using the words given to form a letter:
Dear Uncle Jen,
146. Thank / much / alarm clock / send me / 15th birthday.
_________________________________________________________________________
147. It just / what / need.
_________________________________________________________________________
148. I / terrible / get up late / every morning.
_________________________________________________________________________
149. Thanks / your present / I / wake up / time.
_________________________________________________________________________
150. I / hope / you both well.
_________________________________________________________________________
151. I / look forward / see / you / Christmas.
_________________________________________________________________________
152. Thanks also / lovely card.
_________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes,
Elena
Part 14. Write a paragraph of about 150 words to answer the following question.

Many people questioned that:

“What are life skills that we should be teaching young children in our school today?”
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(This test includes 9 pages)
- THE END -

Concerned Subject: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ANSWER KEY

Approximate Time: 180 minutes
This answer key must be kept confidential until the examination ended.

1. A 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C
6. B 7. D 8. B 9. D 10. B
11. B 12. C 13. D 14. A 15. A
16. B 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. B
21. D 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. C
26. A 27. B 28. A 29. A 30. D
31. B 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. B
36. D 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. A
41. B 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. A
46. B 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. C
51. A 52. B 53. C 54. D 55. C
56. up 57. on 58. forward 59. down 60. of
61. against 62. for 63. but 64. from 65. by
66. ideal 67. excited 68. Unfortunately 69. Environmentalists 70. useless
71. beautifying 72. sleeplessness 73. decision 74. enjoyable 75. heated
76. is always talking 77. found 78. being taken 79. were sleeping 80. (should) see
81. has lost 82. is sitting 83. went 84. has been mentioned 85. graduated
86. hardly -> hard 87. much -> many 88. the -> ∅ 89. in -> of 90. had left -> left
91. leads -> lead 92. hear -> hearing 93. more hot -> hotter 94. importance -> important 95. writing -> written
96. C 97. B 98. A 99. C 100. D
101. A 102. C 103. B 104. C 105. B
106. B 107. A 108. C 109. B 110. D
111. because / as / 112. more 113. of 114. are 115. too
since
116. be / sound 117. when / while / 118. which 119. had / needed 120. what
once / as
121. Tom is a hard -working student
122. Running a mile a day is good exercise
123. Being with you is a great pleasure.
124. She wasn’t seen at all
125. Peter is taller than Tom
126. Her father asked her: “Will you go to the cinema with your friend?”
127. The little girl isn’t treated in a normal way by the step- mother
128. Do you mind if I smoke?
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131. We haven’t seen him since 1988.
132. It took Peter 3 hours to repair his computer.
133. Unless you finish your homework, you will not be accepted.
134. I warned the boys not to swim / against swimming out too far.
135. Because of the terrible traffic, they arrived late.
136. If I were/ was you, I would recycle these plastic carrier bags.
137. Emma came first as a result of her hard work.
138. Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems.
139. The pilots suddenly went on strike, so all flights had to be cancelled.
140. Because I can’t swim, I’m not going/ I won’t go scuba diving with Terry.
141. This is the first time I have visited Japan.
142. When/ How long ago did Helen and Robert get married?
143. It is 2 years since I (last) went to an Indian restaurant.
144. John didn’t succeed in completing the job on time.
145. Laura is not old enough to vote in the election.
146. Thank you very much for the alarm clock you sent me on my 15th birthday.
147. It’s just what I need.
148. I’m terrible to get up late every morning.
149. Thanks to your present, I can wake up on time.
150. I hope you’re both well.
151. I’m looking forward to seeing you at Christmas.
152. Thanks also your lovely card.
Part 14. For this part of the Paper, markers may refer to the following scheme of grading the
composition:
Contents (10 marks):
The student must be able to:
- Describe possible experiences
- Explain reasons or give explanation for the topic sentence and his /
her supporting statement.
The paragraph must:
- Be presented clearly, in clean composition, adapt to request of
threads
- Be logical, coherent and easily understood
Organization and cohesion (15 marks):
- Clear paragraphing. May be in article or narrative format.
Command of Language (15 marks):
- Language of description and evaluation. Vocabulary related to the topic. Maximum marks of this part will be for
those who use all special words in the right context.
Handwriting and Presentation (8 marks):
- The student’s handwriting is intelligible and space is cleverly used. Minor errors in complex sentences can be
accepted.

MARK RULE
- Each correct answer will get 1 point.
- In the part 14, maximum 48 points for the paragraph
Score Calculation:
(Number of correct answers x 1) + ( Points of part 14)
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