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I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
from 1 to 10.
1: No matter how annoyed I was with her comments, she wouldn’t _____.
A. back off B. make up C. end up D. go down
2: When Tara _____ she had insulted her friend, she felt really bad.
A. replied B. ignored C. realised D. apologised
3: He was a(n) _____ Englishman, very polite and gentle.
A. typical B. ordinary C. common D. usual
4: My favourite rock band’s new album is going to be _____ at the end of this month.
A. published B. issued C. come out D. released
5: Unfortunately, a lot of small villages are almost _____ because young people can’t find jobs there.
A. inhabited B. populated C. alone D. deserted
6: The _____ from Fay’s hotel window was breathtaking.
A. picture B. view C. sights D. spectacle
7: How many people _____ the technology seminar?
A. registered B. applied C. attended D. enrolled
8: Don’t use the lift today. It’s out of _____.
A. operation B. order C. function D. usage
9: After all the employees had been given a bonus, their _____ and efficiency increased.
A. preference B. productivity C. reaction D. qualification
10: I'm afraid we cannot offer you this position because you lack computer _____.
A. openness B. qualities C. skills D. employment

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
from 11 to 25.
11: Yesterday the bank across the street _____.
A. was robbed B. has been robbed C. had robbed D. robbed
12: The boy _____ something wrong, otherwise he wouldn’t have been punished.
A. can't have done B. must have done C. may be doing D. shouldn't do
13: We'll set the table once our guests _____ their drinks.
A. will finish B. will have finished C. finish D. are finishing
14: Actually, we didn't enjoy the performance and _____.
A. they didn’t, too B. nor they did C. they didn't, either D. neither they did
15: This is the second time I _____ you not to bring your mobile phone to class.
A. have told B. tell C. am told D. told
16: The tourist wanted to know how _____ to the nearest beach.
A. could he get B. he could get C. can he get D. to be getting
17: Whatever Dianne cooks tastes ____, she should get a job as a chef.
A. well B. greatly C. good D. wonderfully
18: Conrad is said _____ with his boss yesterday and he may be fired.
A. to argue B. that he argued C. he was arguing D. to have argued
19: The annoyed hotel guest waited at the reception _____ they found him a bigger room.
A. by the time B. during C. until D. but
20: The Acropolis, ____ is in Athens, is the most popular tourist attraction in Greece.
A. in which B. which C. that D. where
21: I won’t invite the neighbours to my party _____ what my wife says.
A. no matter B. although C. nevertheless D. in spite
22: _____ does this purse belong to?
A. Why B. Whom C. Who D. Whose
23: My parents have bought a villa in Spain, with a view to _____ there one day.
A. retire B. retiring C. retired D. being retired
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24: Dan really regrets not _____ more time with his children when they were young.
A. to spend B. having been spent C. spending D. have spent
25: While I was waiting at the reception, _____ I saw?
A. who you think B. do you think who C. who think you D. who do you think

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the questions from 26 to 30.
26: A. HONOR B. TONGUE C. MONEY D. COVER
27: A. GUEST B. GEAR C. GAME D. GIN
28: A. FLEW B. FEW C. CREW D. THREW
29: A. CLOSED B. MAILED C. CLEANED D. LAUGHED
30: A. TREAT B. SEAT C. THREAT D. HEAT

IV. Read the sections on page 3 and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
Question 31 refers to section A on page 3.
31: Who is the woman probably writing to?
A. a consumer complaints service B. the company that designed the game
C. an online magazine D. the shop where her son bought the game
Questions 32-33 refer to section B on page 3.
32: What is the reason for sending the memo?
A. to notify the staff about the company's new products
B. to inform the managing director about how well the new game is selling
C. to boast about the company's success
D. to congratulate the employees on their achievement
33: What does the memo suggest about other gaming companies?
A. They are not doing as well as before. B. They were never a threat to the company.
C. They are doing better than Games Complex. D. They are still dangerous competitors.
Questions 34-35 refer to section C on page 3.
34: What do we learn about George Robbins?
A. He previously worked for a competitor. B. He left his last job because of creative differences.
C. His previous games were flops. D. He has limited gaming experience.
35: How does George feel about Games Complex?
A. He believes he can contribute towards its success.
B. It is not as good a company as his previous employer.
C. He is critical of their recent work.
D. He feels the company needs to improve its reputation.
Questions 36-38 refer to section D on page 3.
36: How could Chain of Disorder 4 best be described?
A. an epic, but slow-moving adventure game
B. the final game in a highly-successful series
C. a single-player on-line game which lasts too long
D. a free and highly popular on-line game
37: What do we learn about the Chain of Disorder 4 single-player game?
A. You play a character that is part of a group called ‘The Fallen’.
B. It is the first game in the Chain of Disorder series.
C. It is based on a successful movie of the same name.
D. The action takes place in different places around the world.
38: What has NOT changed in the latest Chain of Disorder multi-player game?
A. the places in which the action takes place B. the missions you can take part in
C. the way the game is played D. the kinds of weapons used
Questions 39-40 refer to sections A, B, C and D.
39: Which sections mention what Chain of Disorder 4 includes?
A. sections A and D B. all sections C. sections A, C and D D. sections A, B and D
40: How long did it take Chain of Disorder 4 to reach sales of 1 billion dollars?
A. two weeks B. one week C. one month D. three weeks
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A 17th Sept C GAMES COMPLEX
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are happy to announce the latest addition to
Having read your online review of
our creative gaming team, George Robbins, who
Chain of Disorder 4, I was appalled by
starts with us on Monday, 30th September.
the fact that you appear to approve of
George steps into the shoes of capable Fiona
the violence it contains.
Croft, who left the company last month, citing
When my 15-year-old son brought
‘creative differences’ between herself and the
the game home, I was shocked by how
management team.
violent it was. Some scenes are
We expect big things from George as he has
extremely cruel and unnecessarily
extensive experience in the gaming field. Among his
bloodthirsty. What’s even worse, kids
hits are the best-selling game, String of Perils, and
are encouraged to kill innocent people. I
the ground-breaking adventure game, Siren. George
know there is a ratings guide for games;
worked for our biggest rival, AmScram, before
this one is rated mature - only for
coming over to us.
persons aged 17 and over. However,
Here’s what George has to say:“I’m really excited
kids seem to find a way to get their
about working with Games Complex. I’ve been
hands on such games and most store
greatly impressed with this company’s output over
owners ignore the restrictions.
the last 5 years and especially its success with Chain
Therefore, I think the media should
of Disorder. I have some ideas of my own which I
not encourage children to buy them.
think will add to the company’s reputation.”
Yours,
We’re sure of that too! Welcome to Games
Concerned Mother
Complex George.

B COMPANY MEMO D TITLE: CHAIN OF DISORDER 4 (COD4)

22nd Sept
To:Members of Staff
Dear Staff,
Sales for our new game, Chain of
Disorder 4, reached the one billion
dollar mark today. This means it has
become the fastest selling release
ever, beating all previous records in
gaming, music and film!
This would not have been possible
without the hard work and dedication
everyone has shown over the past 18
months. With your determination and
imagination, our company has gone
from strength to strength while our
competitors have fallen by the
wayside. Well done all of you!
Jim Fairchild
Managing Director,
Games Complex
PUBLISHERS: Games Complex
RELEASE DATE: Sept 8th
Overview
An award-winning first-person shooter and epic
conclusion to the series.
Single-Player
Imagine a fast-paced blockbuster movie in which
YOU are the hero! All-out action as only the COD
series can deliver. Fight your way through deadly
enemies in locations across the globe. Have you got
what it takes to finally end the threat of The Fallen?
Multi-Player
COD 4 offers you a multi-player experience like no
other. It continues the unique game-play of the series,
but new weapons, fresh missions and more challenging
arenas make this game special. Join the biggest online
gaming community in existence for a non-stop gaming
experience you will never forget.
So check out our website. Watch our latest trailers or
download a free trial version of Chain of Disorder 4!

V. Choose the sentence A, B, C, or D which is closest in meaning to the first sentence of each of the questions
from 41 to 45.
41: It’s too hot for her to go for a walk in the park.
A. She would go for a walk in the park if it were hot enough.
B. It is so hot that she doesn’t want to go for a walk in the park.
C. Unless it is hot, she won’t go for a walk in the park.
D. She wants to go for a walk in the park because it is hot enough.

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42: “Would you like me to carry your suitcases?” he asked her.
A. He said that her suitcases were too heavy for her to carry.
B. He offered to carry her suitcases for her.
C. He carried her suitcases because they were heavy.
D. He would prefer not to carry her suitcases.
43: It wasn’t Mary who lent Tim the money.
A. Tim didn’t borrow the money from Mary. B. Mary didn’t borrow the money from Tim.
C. Mary didn’t want to lend Tim the money. D. Tim took the money the Mary gave him.
44: If the bus hadn’t been late, we would have met Jill.
A. The bus wasn’t late so we met Jill. B. The bus was late so we didn’t meet Jill.
C. The bus wasn’t late but we didn’t meet Jill. D. The bus was late but we met Jill.
45: Peter might go either to Greece or to Spain for his holiday.
A. Peter would rather go to Greece than to Spain. B. Peter might go to Greece and Spain.
C. Peter will certainly go to Greece and Spain. D. Peter will probably go to Greece or to Spain.

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 46 to 55.
Adult Education
Adult education refers to all forms of schooling and learning in (46)_____ adults participate. It is defined
by the student population (47)_____ of what learning programmes are offered.
Nowadays, a lot of institutions offer a wide range of adult educational programmes. (48)_____ institutions
may be colleges, libraries, museums, social and government agencies or businesses. Most of the programmes
that are (49)_____ by these institutions are part-time, evening or summer courses and they are designed to
satisfy the needs and interests of (50)_____ students.
The reasons (51)_____ an adult may participate in an educational programme may vary. For example,
some adults may enrol because they want to get a better position in their company. (52)_____ may attend a
programme in order to have more job opportunities. Of course, there are also those who want to pursue a
career, but have (53)_____ had any formal education.
Enrolment in adult educational programmes (54)_____ rapidly in the last ten years because the job market
has become more competitive and demanding. Technology is constantly changing and it is necessary for all
kinds of workers to have the information and skills that these changes (55)_____.
46: A. all B. fact C. case D. which
47: A. despite B. except C. apart D. instead
48: A. Their B. So C. This D. Such
49: A. bought B. offered C. demanded D. donated
50: A. little B. each C. every D. their
51: A. explaining B. which C. why D. for
52: A. Others B. One another C. Each other D. Other
53: A. never B. still C. however D. also
54: A. are increasing B. has increased C. had increased D. increased
55: A. say B. concern C. beg D. require

VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 56 to 65.
Two Great Athletes
Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis were two of the world’s greatest track-and-field athletes.
Jesse Owens was born in 1913, in Alabama and received his university (56)_____ from the Ohio State
University. As a university student, he participated in many athletic events, (57)_____ a number of world
records for the long jump. As a member of the U.S track team, Owens took (58)_____ in the 1936 Olympic
Games in Berlin where he won four gold medals. Being a member of the U.S. 400 metre relay team
(59)_____, he set a new Olympic and world record. However, this victory was not acknowledged by Adolph
Hitler, who was a spectator at the Games, (60)_____ Owens was an African-American athlete.
Carl Lewis was also born in Alabama, in 1961, and he was educated at the University of Houston. In 1981,
Lewis won (61)_____ as the most outstanding amateur athlete in the U.S.A. In 1984, he participated in the
Los Angeles Olympic Games and won four gold medals. In the 1988 Olympic Games, (62)_____ he came
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second in the 100 metre race, he was finally declared the winner of the race since Ben Johnson, the winner,
was accused (63)_____ using banned substances. Having (64)_____ two more gold medals at the 1992
Olympics in Barcelona and (65)_____ one at the 1 996 Olympics in Atlanta, Lewis became the fourth man in
the world to win so many medals in a single event.
56: A. certificate B. degree C. diploma D. licence
57: A. to establish B. established C. establishing D. has established
58: A. place B. part C. up D. on
59: A. apart from B. furthermore C. as well D. yet
60: A. as a result B. because C. so that D. while
61: A. an honour B. a reward C. a fine D. an award
62: A. although B. as C. for D. even if
63: A. for B. of C. at D. in
64: A. accomplished B. captured C. won D. been received
65: A. every B. other C. neither D. another

VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the questions from 66 to 70.

66: The works of Paulus Barbus has largely been lost, although many editions of his works
A B
were both published and esteemed during the Renaissance.
C D
67: Using it as a writing material in ancient Egypt, papyrus was made from a type of plant
A B C
that flourished in the Nile Valley.
D
68: Although Elizabeth Bishop published relatively few poems, those that exist are
A B
astonishing masterful in their command of tone and detail.
C D
69: Construction on the Great Wall of China began many thousands of years ago and initially
A
involving the creation of hundreds of miles of fortresses to defend against foreign invaders.
B C D
70: What most impressed my friends and I as we toured the mansion was a landscape painting
A B
so vividly realized that we at first thought it was a window looking out onto a sunlit meadow.
C D

IX. While surfing the Internet, you come across this article on what homes of the future will be like. Read the
article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 71 to 80.
THE HOME OF THE FUTURE
The home of the future is an idea that has been explored since the early 20th century. There have been
many exhibits showing how future homes will look and work, as well as actual models of such homes
sponsored by builders and technology companies. We’ve all seen future homes take shape in the last few
decades. Some homes today have web-connected TVs, home appliances and sound systems that you can
operate using a remote control device or smart phone. Many of them generate their own electricity using solar
panels or wind turbines, and they even sell the electricity they don’t use. [A]
Nowadays, our homes may be much bigger and more modern compared to those of our ancestors, but our
children’s homes will look nothing like the ones we live in. Today’s monster homes will be replaced by
smaller, more cleverly designed ones that will be environmentally friendly. Fewer, but stronger materials will
be used in their construction, and they will cost very little, last a long time, and have no harmful impact on the
environment. They will also provide panoramic views of the great outdoors while you are sitting inside your

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home. Thanks to a special glass exterior, the transparency of its walls can be controlled. This will enable you
to block out all the light from outside, permit only some of it to enter, or make the walls completely
transparent. [B] This special glass will also collect energy from the sun and wind, and it will need hardly any
maintenance.
Future homes will take advantage of the developments in robotics as well. Engineers have made great
progress in this field in recent years and have developed more realistic and practical robots. These will
recognize the human voice and respond to it so as to do specific tasks around the house. Smart phone apps
will also interact with future home robots to tell them when to put food in the oven, clothes in the washing
machine, clean the floor and feed the pets. [C] And this is just the beginning because there will be other apps
created to check the supplies in your refrigerator and order more from online grocery stores. DVD players,
game consoles and hi-fi sets will be replaced by online entertainment centers which will have access to
hundreds of thousands of movies, games and songs. Television will be interactive and you will be able to use
it to surf the Internet, chat with your online friends and watch your favorite show at the same time. [D] And if
you can’t get any work done because you’re feeling under the weather, you’ll connect yourself to a device
that acts as a home medical center which will either give you the medicine you require or automatically make
an appointment with your doctor.
It is therefore obvious that there will be many advantages of future homes. With the development of new
materials, products and technologies, we’re getting closer to the day when our homes do more for us than just
give us a place to rest our heads at night.
71: What does the author imply about present homes in the first paragraph?
A. They haven’t changed since the early 20th century.
B. They don’t use electricity.
C. They are built by technology companies.
D. They have some of the characteristics of future homes.
72: The author uses the phrase ‘monster homes’ in paragraph 2 to describe today’s homes. What is he
referring to?
A. type of materials B. environmental friendliness
C. size D. attractiveness
73: Building materials of the future will
A. be environmentally friendly B. have to be maintained quite often
C. be lighter than those used today D. be expensive
74: The author uses the phrase ‘make the walls completely transparent’ in paragraph 2. What does he mean?
A. We will be able to see through the walls.
B. We will be able to cool down the home.
C. We will be able to prevent light from entering the home.
D. We will never have to repair the walls.
75: In the future, _____ will do many of the household chores.
A. engineers B. smart phone apps C. robots D. household appliances
76: The author states that future homes will NOT _____
A. offer as much privacy as today’s homes. B. be very practical to live in.
C. generate as much electricity as present homes. D. have DVD players, game consoles and hi-fi sets.
77: What does the author say about television of the future?
A. It will be connected to a medical center.
B. It will replace today’s home computer.
C. It will have a number of functions.
D. It will be replaced by an online entertainment center.
78: Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘under the weather’ in paragraph 3?
A. unwell B. disappointed C. independent D. antisocial
79: Where would this sentence best fit into the article?
‘Furthermore, all future homes will include an office which will enable you to interact with your colleagues
and hold meetings.’
A. [A] B. [B] C. [C] D. [D]
80: In general, what is the author’s attitude to future homes?
A. He believes they need improvement. B. He is hesitant about their advantages.
C. He dislikes them. D. He approves of them.
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