PRACTICE TEST 4 ( 2021)

I. LISTENING (50 points)

HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
 Bài nghe gồm 4 phần, mỗi phần THÍ SINH ĐƯỢC NGHE 2 LẦN, mở đầu và kết thúc mỗi
phần nghe có tín hiệu
 Thí sinh có 2 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước khi nhạc hiệu kết thúc bài nghe
 Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh đã có trong bài nghe
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Part 1: For questions 1-5, you will hear a radio interview about fox hunting. Choose the answer
(A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered boxes.
1. What surprises the interview about the hunt?
A. The dogs are no longer allowed to run free.
B. Nothing seems to have changed after the new law on hunting.
C. The hunters seem to have adopted a strange system of hunting.
D. The dogs seemed to be losing their ability to find a fox.
2. According to Brian Hook, ______.
A. he enjoys the thrill of the hunt as much as ever
B. the hunters try to deceive the public
C. it’s difficult to keep up with a hunt to see what is really happening
D. it is impossible for them to moniotr all the hunts
3. The new law ______.
A. forbids dogs to chase foxes B. allows dogs to kill a fox as long as the kill is monitored
C. has proved to be difficult to enforce D. forbids foxes to be shot
4. What was done wrong in the case of Richard Black?
A. He should not have used dogs to flush the fox out of the hole.
B. He was slow to intervene when the fox was caught.
C. He realised too late that his dogs had caught a fox.
D. He shot the fox and then gave it to the dogs.
5. Hook believes that ______.
A. the countryside will be overrun with foxes
B. the law was intended to make the killing of foxes less cruel
C. the fox could become an endangered species
D. traditional hunting methods are the only way to control the fox population
Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Part 2: For questions 6-10, listen to part of a news report about the rush to develop a coronavirus
vaccine and answer the questions. Write NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS taken from the
recording for each answer. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.

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 6. What will the vaccine at Moderna go through after the first successful testing phase?
_____________Large-scale human trials________________________________________
7. According to WHO, other than medical staff and senior citizens, who may receive early
vaccination?
_____________People with underlying conditions_________________________________
8. What is the later generation of vaccines projected to do?
_____________Reduce transmission____________________________________________
9. What proportion of the public may need immunization to get back to normal life?
_____________50 to 70 percent_______________________________________________
10. At what pace are operations working to distribute their vaccine to the world?
_____________At world warp speed_________________________________________________
Your answers
6. 7. 8.

9. 10.

Part 3: For questions 11-15, listen to a lecture about Australian Aboriginal art and decide if the
statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.

11. Sand drawings are an example of Australian ancient art. TRUE

12. One of the oldest arts by Aborigine is rock painting. TRUE FALSE
13. Ancient Aborigine used rock art as a kind of language. TRUE
14. Aboriginal people used ochre to paint because it could be found everywhere. FALSE TRUE
15. Honey was also as paint. TRUE FALSE
Your answers
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Part 4: For questions 16-25, listen to a report on the world’s cleanest cities and supply the
blanks with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS taken from the
recording for each answer in the corresponding numbered boxes.

- In December 2015, China issued a (n) (16) ________red alert warning__________ for their
capital, Beijing, due to its excessive particle levels.
- Many (17) ________Nordic countries__________ occupied top spots in terms of cleanliness
according to the Green City Index report.
- While Denmark and Switzerland impose heavy restrictions on high polluting vehicles, there is also
a(n) (18) _________societal push_________ to use environmentally-friendly modes of transport.
- Curitiba in Brazil was the first city to introduce (19) __________bus rapid transit________ in
1970s.
- Singapore keep the city clean through (20) ________high-density planning__________ and
infrastructure investment. (21) _________State-of-the-art_________ recycling and water treatment
plants in Singapore are designed around supplying the uniquely compact city.
- Recycling a significant amount of waste, San Francisco is described as a(n) (22)
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 ___________health-conscious_______ city. A way to maintain low use of energy in San Francisco
is to require (23) __________commercial building owners________ to submit energy usage reports
on a regular basis.
- Accra in Ghana get high scores for establishing a(n) (24) __________direct bureaucratic
link________ with the government.
- In general, it is (25) ________society’s willingness__________ to be involved that fundamentally
contributes to the protection of the environment.
Your answers
16. 17. 18.

19. 20. 21

22. 23. 24.

25.

II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (50 points)

Part 1: For questions 26-40 Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each
sentence. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.

26. According to the _____ of the contract, tenants must give six months’ notice if they intend to live.
A. laws B. rules C. terms D. details
27. No one could contemplate fame these days without knowing beforehand of its _____.
a. laisez-faire (unwillingness/economy control-free country B. outburst C. insight D.
downside
28. Books taken from the short _____ section are due to be returned the next day.
A. borrowing B. credit C. loan D. return
29. She was so undisciplined and disobedient that, as the manager, I just had to put my _____ down.
A. stamp B. shoe C. fist D. foot
30. When Wilson’s company was hit by the recession, he decided to take early _____.
A. redundancy B. retirement C. resignation D. redeployment
31. I am sure your husband-to-be will lend you a _____ ear when you explain the situation to him.
A. merciful B. compassionate C. pitiful D. sympathetic
32. The whereabouts of the exiled president remains a _____ guarded secret.
A. highly B. closely C. deeply D. entirely
33. It’s a shame to fall out so badly with your own _____.
A. heart to heart B. flesh and blood C. heart and soul D. skin and bone
34. Life’s very easy for you. You were born with a _____ spoon in your mouth.
A. silver B. golden C. bronze D. diamond
35. There has been a lot of _____ surrounding the government’s proposed scheme.
A. controversy B. consent C. conformity D. consequence
36. You can’t bury your head _____ and hope that this problem goes away, you know.
A. in the mud B. in the pool C. in the sand D. in the water
37. Fiona’s offered to help you. Don’t ask why – never look a gift _____ in the mouth.

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 A. horse B. cow C. deer D. dog
38. Sandra’s unpleasant _____ suggested that she knew about Amanda’s terrible secret.
A. grimace B. smirk C. wince D. snort
39. Few people can do creative work unless they are in the right _____ of mind.
A. frame B. trend C. attitude D. tendency
40. He was arrested for trying to pass _____ notes at the bank.
A. camouflaged B. artificial C. counterfeit D. fraudulent
Your answers
26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

Part 2: For questions 41-50, complete the following sentences with the words given in the brackets.
You have to change the form of the word. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered
boxes.
A Great Staycation
Holidays at home are usually a last (41.COURSE) _____recourse_______ when all other
options have been ruled out for one reason or another, but, in these tough times when
money is perhaps tighter than ever before, the grim (42. REAL) ______reality______ that
the stay-at-home vacation may be the only realistic (43.ALTER)
______alternative______ is one that more and more of us are faced with.
However, this does not have to mean a (44.MISERY) _______miserable_____ time in the
same old (45.ROUND) ______surroundings______ you are in for the other 355-odd days
of the year. For those willing to think outside the box a little, there are, in fact, a (46.
MULTIPLE) ______multitude______ of possibilities that should be explored.
Ever thought about a house swap, for example? The house swap is ultimatr holiday (47.
RECEDE) _____recession_______ buster. And there are now websites on which (48.
MIND) _____like-minded_______ individuals, couples and families looking to get a
flavour of the life lived in some else’s home can hook up and start house swapping.
Okay, so it’s not the two weeks in Gran Canaria you might have hoped for, but staying in
someone else’s (49. RESIDE) ______residence______ for a few days at least, whether it
be ten, fifty or one hundred miles away, sure beats (50. SLOUCH)
_____slouching_______ around at home on your sofa.
Your answers
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
III. READING (50 points)
Part 1: For questions 51-60, read the passage and fill each of the following numbered blanks with
ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided
It is widely recognised that we must automate our industry or else we shall find
(51)____ourselves_____ unable to compete. But technical changes in the field of automation are so
rapid that it is difficult for anyone not directly involved to understand (52)_____them____ and what
they imply. One cannot reasonably expect the typical Member of Parliament, mainly concerned
(53)____that as_____ he is bound to be with the many day-to-day problems of the constituency, to go

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much more deeply (54)____into_____ the subject than to examine the likely impacts of automation
upon employment, and therefore (55)_____raise up____ voting, in his area. Yet, fortunately, politics
are not only the business of politicians, but necessarily involve the (56)_____participation
mass/majority____ of citizens. It is an urgent political task to educate the people as a
(57)___whole______ so as to make them (58)____aware_____ of the broad problems and
opportunities of automation, and we must strive for a national policy on this issue. One of the bases
on which (59)____such_____ a policy ought to rest is an organisation, perhaps made up jointly of
government, industry and trade unions, which can engage in a vigorous drive to (60)____help_____
people understand the full implications of automation
Your answers

51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

56. 57. 58. 59. 60.

Part 2: Read the following passage and do the task that follow
Charities, it is still widely believed, are separate from government, staffed entirely by
volunteers and spend every penny donated on the cause they support. Noble stuff, but inmost cases
entirely wrong. Yet these misapprehensions underpin much of the trust and goodwill behind giving.
And there is concern that such outdated perceptions could blow up in charities’ faces as people begin
to discover what the voluntary sector is really about.
High profile international programmes of awareness-raising activities such as Make Poverty
History have dragged the voluntary sector into the spotlight and shown charity workers to be as much
business entrepreneurs as they are angels of mercy. But with the spotlight comes scrutiny and unless
charities present compelling cases for political campaigning, six-figure salaries and paying the
expenses of celebrities who go on demanding trips to refugee camps for nothing, they may get bitten.
If people become more skeptical about how charities use their donations, they will be less inclined to
give money,’ says Nick Aldridge, director of the strategy at the Association of Chief Executives of
Voluntary organizations (ACEVO)
A wide range of initiatives has been undertaken to secure long-term trust in the sector by
explaining what charities do and publishing the figures. But it’s still difficult to give donors a
complete picture because, unlike profit-driven businesses, charities can’t measure achievement purely
by the bottom line.
The report Funding Success suggests this might explain some of the communication
difficulties charities face. Nevertheless, it suggests there are sound reasons for trying. Many funders,
it claims regard high overheads on, for example, premises, publicity and so on, that are properly
accounted for as a sign of an efficiently run organization, rather than a waste of resources. Detailed
reporting can be an important element in efforts to increase transparency. Better information might
also unlock more money by highlighting social problems, and explaining what might be done to
address them.
Some charities are also taking steps in this direction. The Royal National Institute For The
Deaf (RNID) introduced annual Impact reporting to tell people about the effects of its work in a
broader sense than an annual report would usually allow.
Each impact report looks back at what has been achieved over the previous 12 months and also
states the charity’s aims for the year ahead. Brian Lamb, director of communications at RNID, says
the sector has been complacent about transparency because of the high level of trust it enjoys. ‘We
have not been good at educating the public on issues such as why we do a lot of campaigning,’ he
says. ‘But, the more high profile the sector becomes, the more people will ask questions.
Baroness Onora O’Neill, chair of the Nuffield Foundation, says building trust goes deeper than
providing information. She points out that the additional reporting and accounting requirements

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imposed on institutions across all sectors in recent years may have made them more transparent, but it
has not made them more trusted. If we are to judge for ourselves, we need genuine communication in
which we can question and observe, check and even challenge the evidence that others present.
Laying out the evidence of what has been done, with all its shortcomings, may provide a rather better
basis for placing – or refusing trust than any number of glossy publications that trumpet unending
success.
Not everyone thinks the public needs to be spoon-fed reams of information to maintain
confidentiality. ‘There isn’t any evidence that there is a crisis of confidence in charities,’ says Cathy
Pharoah, research director at the Charities Aid Foundation. The facts support her claim. In a Charity
Commissions report published in November last year, the public awarded charities 63 out of 10 on
trust. Pharoah believes key donors are savvier (more savvy/shrewd) than they are portrayed. ‘There is
heavy dependence on middle-class donors for charity income, and I would be amazed if they didn’t
realize charities had to pay to get professional staff, she says.
She believes the biggest threats to trust are the kind of scandals that blighted the Scottish
voluntary sector in 2003. Two high-profile charities, Breast Cancer Research (Scotland) and
Moonbeams, were exposed for spending a fraction of their profits on their causes. The revelations
created intensely damaging media coverage. Even charity stalwarts were shocked by how quickly the
coverage snowballed as two bad stories turned into a sector-wide crisis. ‘Those two incidents caused
a media frenzy as journalists took every opportunity to undermine the sector,’ says Fiona Duncan,
director of external affairs at Capability Scotland. After suffering a media grilling herself, Duncan
launched Giving Scotland to redress the balance. Fourteen charities plus the Scottish Council for
Voluntary Organisations and the institution of Fund Raising Scotland Joined together to put out
communications restoring confidence in charities. The Scottish executive pledged £30,000 and with
donations from corporate supporters, the campaign was able to secure advertising worth £300,000 for
a lightning two-week campaign over Christmas 2003.
Two months before the campaign was launched, The Herald newspaper published a poll
revealing that 52 percent of the people were less likely to give because of the scandals. Giving
Scotland did a similar poll in February 2004 and this time more than half of the population said they
were more likely to consider giving because of the campaign. ‘We learned about strength in numbers,
and the importance of timing – because it was Christmas we were able to get good coverage,’ says
Duncan.
It was an effective rearguard campaign. The numerous proactive initiatives now underway
across the UK give charities the chance to prevent the situation ever getting that bad again – but their
success will depend on whether they are prepared to shed their saintly image and rally to the cause of
creating a newer, bolder one.
For questions 61-67, decide whether the following statements are True (T), False (F) or Not Given
(NG). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes
61. Charity involvement in some prominent campaigns has meant that they are undergoing a more
careful examination by the public.
62. Famous people insist on a large fee if they appear for a charity
63. The new RNID documents outline expected to progress as well as detailing past achievements
64. People have been challenging the RNID on their promotional activities
65. The two charities involved in a scandal have altered their funding program
66. Following the scandal, the media attacked the charity sector as a whole
67. Charity donations in Scotland are back to their pre-scandal level
Your answers

61. T 62. F 63. T 64. F

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65. NG 66. T 67. NG

For questions 68-74, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes
68. What do we learn about charities in the first paragraph
A. People trust charities because they are approved by the government
B. Not all the funds a charity receives to go on practical aid for people
C. Charities do not disclose their systems for fear of losing official status
D. People who work for charities without pay are not fit for the job.
69. Why in the writer’s view is it hard for charities to inform the public properly
A. They calculate their success differently from other businesses
B. They are unable to publish a true financial report.
C. The number of resources needed changes radically, year by year
D. Donors may be disappointed if they see large profits in the business
70. One of the conclusions of the report ‘Funding Success’ is that
A. Charities must cut down on any unnecessary expenditure.
B. Raising more money for their cause should be the charity’s main aim
C. Charities should give the public an assessment of the results of their work.
D. Clarifying the reasons for administration costs would not dissuade donors
71. Baroness O’ Neill’s main recommendation is that charities should
A. Follow the current government’s requirements for reporting.
B. Encourage the people to examine and discuss the facts
C. Publicize any areas in which they have been effective.
D. Make sure the figures are laid out as clearly as possible.
72. What is Cathy Pharoah most concerned about
A. The public’s adverse reaction to the money spent on charity personnel
B. The effect on general donations if a charity misuses their funds
C. The reliance of many charities on a single sector of the population
D. The findings of a Charity Commissions report on public confidence
73. Why does Fiona Duncan think the Giving Scotland campaign succeeded
A. The message came over strongly because so many organizations united
B. People did not believe the critical stories that appeared in newspapers
C. Private donors paid for some advertising in the national press
D. People forgot about the scandals over the Christmas holidays
74. The writer suggests that in the future charities
A. May well have to face a number of further scandals
B. Will need to think up some new promotional campaigns
C. May find it hard to change the public’s perception of them.
D. Will lose the public’s confidence if they modernize their image
Your answers

68. 69. 70. 71.

72. 73. 74.

Part 3. In the passage below, six headings have been removed. For questions 75-80, read the
passage and choose the most suitable heading A-H for each part of the article. Write your answers
in the corresponding numbered boxes provided

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 A A break with tradition
B A chance to make a good impression
C Gradual acceptance
D An established idea
E A fortunate coincidence
F A positive first response
G Comparing approaches
H Under expert guidance

Dance methods are being used to increase the fitness of promising young footballers
0 H

In a room beneath a football stadium in Sheffield, a city in the north of England, the teenagers who
hope to be the football stars of tomorrow are dancing up and down, balancing on one leg and
performing various steps and hops to the jazz music of Robbie Williams

. Dressed in the traditional red and white stripes of the local professional football club, members of
the club's youth team are being coached by Jane McClaren, a fully-trained jazz dancer.
75 EG

The dance and football programme in Sheffield came about as a result of a meeting between local
football coaches and professional dancers. The aim was to share ideas on fitness and training and see
how experts in different fields dealt with similar problems. The programme that followed has been so
successful that other teams are now considering setting up similar schemes.
76 DE

The idea for the meeting came originally from Mileva Drljaca, a specialist in contemporary dance. As
she recalls, it happened quite by chance: 'I joined a gym which, it turned out, was also being used by
injured players from the local professional football team. As I watched, I realised that some of the
training techniques used by ballet dancers might help them towards recovery, and so I mentioned it to
their trainer.'
77 GD

It is mainly thanks to her suggestion that football clubs are now discovering the concept of the 'strong
centre', one familiar to dancers for decades. 'Both traditional and modern dance styles rely on strong
stomach muscles, she explains. 'You can prevent injury to the back and make It loose by having a
strong centre. Footballers need a loose back so that they can kick and twist, jump and head the ball,
and then land without injury.’
78 F

17-year-old Lewis Killeen, one of the young players, was an instant convert. 'I'm not really into
dancing and don't go to discos: he said.'But as soon as I started doing it, I could see how it would
help. The movements are very similar to those we do in football, especially when you have to turn
quickly with the ball.’
79 C

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According to the club's trainer, however, the initial reaction of most players to the new idea was more
cautious. Some of them were obviously worried that they might be laughed at. But having tried it,
most began to see the advantages of the programme. 'They realise there are benefits to be gained from
other disciplines: he said. 'And anything that improves balance, co-ordination and overall fitness must
be a good thing: Young players at the club are now also being taught rock climbing and swimming as
an extension of the scheme.
80 B

Meanwhile, back at the stadium, the youth team players are training hard. They are going to perform
their dance routine at half-time when Sheffield play an important match next month. It will be the
first opportunity they've had to run on to the pitch in front of all the club's fans, and they are keen not
to put a foot wrong.
Your answers

75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.

Part 4. For questions 81-85, read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D which fits
best according to the test
Writers learn as apprentices do except that they have no master to work for except themselves and the
market
The fact is that writing is an empirical art, which can only be learned by doing it. This fact is no
reflection on the art of writing. Because skill is acquired in a "seemingly haphazard way, it is none the
worse, indeed sometimes the better, for it. As in every art you must have at least the foundation of a
gift, without which it is useless to proceed; but if the foundation exists, then success -not merely
economic- is largely a matter of persistence and of making the most of opportunities. Experience is a
hard school. Wastage among aspiring writers is high and most survivors have to rely on another job.
The pros and cons of that situation are debatable. Working out in the world is not solely a form of
insurance; it can also be a vital source of material and incentive, particularly in the fiction writer.
Many well-known authors laboured away at other jobs for part or all of their lives, and either profited
therefrom or made their names notwithstanding.
Economic security frees the mind from worry, but a routine job also consumes mental energy which
might otherwise be harnessed to creative output. This applies as much to freelance journalism and
other ancillary activities of authorship as to non-literary employment. A regular stint of reviewing,
reading manuscripts for publishers, broadcasting, lecturing, and the like, may oil the machinery of the
mind, but it may also use up horsepower to the point of exhaustion. Moreover, continuity of creation
is often vital- whether for the construction of a work of fiction or for historical research or, indeed, for
any idea that has to be digested into literary form. Interruptions nowadays, however, are a
professional hazard that all authors have to contend with, but they are not insuperable and not the
worst threat to a living literature.
81. According to the author, how is the skill of writing acquired?
A. by methodical practice B. by studying the market
C. by following another writer's example D. by producing one's own work
82. In the author's opinion, it is impossible to become a successful writer without
A. some talent. B. early publication.
C. another source of income D. consideration for the reader.
83. How does the author regard a writer's second job?
A. usually harmful to one's writing B. essential in most cases
C. too time-consuming D. helpful in researching facts
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84. How might a second job damage a writer?
A. by restricting his imagination B. by using up his mental strength
C. by destroying his talent D. by removing the need to write
85. How do modern writers differ from those of the past?
A. They have less mental energy.
B. They need to rely on another job.
C. They cannot expect to work without interruption.
D. They learn their art more thoroughly.
Your answers
81. 82. 83. 84. 85.

Part 5. For questions 86-90, read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D which fits
best according to the test

Mr Handforth in his old age, in his second childhood - advanced by his stroke - had kept his wits
about him, and they, as old people's wits sometimes will, inclined him to be critical of those who
were nearest and dearest to him.
Undoubtedly, it was Judith who was - or who had been - nearest and dearest to him. Throughout the
many years of his widowerhood - how many! - she had been at his beck and call, neglecting, as she
herself had said and as he had had ample opportunities of confirming, her own family and her own
affairs to console him in his solitude. She had even suggested, and he had gratefully though guiltily
agreed to her suggestion, that her family would have been larger than it was, that Charlotte might
have had brothers and sisters, as Seymour hoped she would have, if she had not felt that her father
was her first priority.
This combined feeling of guilt and gratitude he had tried to acknowledge to her from time to time, by
presents smaller and greater; and he had made and re-made his will many times, with the object of
leaving the residue of his estate, already much reduced by Judith's inroads on it, in unequal shares, to
Judith and Hester - shares that should seem equal, though they were not. Thus he got his house and its
contents valued at a very low figure, well knowing that it would be worth far more at his death, to
balance a rather high figure of shares to Hester, the value of which he had good reason for thinking
would go down rather than up.
Not that he was not fond of Hester, but in his mind and affections she had always prayed second
fiddle to her sister; though younger, she had married earlier; like an almost unfledged bird she had
abandoned the nest, and made another for herself far, far away. It was natural, of course; Jack had
swept her off her feet, she had thrown in her lot with him, leaving her father to Judith's very tender
mercies.
How can one feel towards someone who, for the most natural reasons in the world, has thrown one
over as one feels towards someone who, for the best reasons in the world, has stayed by one's side?
But were they the best reasons in the world? No, Mr Handforth decided, they were the worst;
everything his daughter Judith had done for him, all her kindness and her assiduous attentions when
he had been alone and/or ill, had been inspired by one motive, and only one: the greed of gain. At last
she had shown herself in her true colours - the colours, whatever they were, of a vampire
86. In paragraph 2 the author implies that Judith helped her father
A. without expecting any gratitude.
B. while ensuring that he recognised her sacrifice.
C. because she felt her family came first.
D. simply out of daughterly affection.
87. Which phrase describes Judith's character in an ironic way?
A. "Judith's very tender mercies"

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 B. "her kindness and her assiduous attentions"
C. "the greed of gain"
D. "her true colours"
88. In his will Mr Handforth intended to
A. reward Judith for her sacrifices. B. be fair to both sisters.
C. show Judith he had noticed her greed. D. give Judith less than Hester.
89. He considered that Hester
A. had treated him badly. B. did not feel anything for him.
C. had acted reasonably. D. had got what she deserved
90. His sceptical view of Judith
A. had always been kept secret. B. had come about suddenly.
C. continued to shock him. D. was encouraged by Hester.
Your answers
86. 87. 88. 89. 90.

Part 6. The passage below consists of six paragraphs marked A, B, C, D, E and F. For questions
91-100, read the passage do the task that follows. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered boxes provided
A Preah Vihear, Cambodia
This enigmatic temple/fortress near the Thai/Cambodian border welcomed tourists until, in 1993, the
Khmer Rouge settled here. Though they soon left, it was ten years before Preah Vihear was
completely reopened – Cambodia finally finished the access road in 2003. The original temple was
started in the 9th century, although it was subsequently maintained and enlarged by many different
kings. For the makers, the cracking views were incidental: building the temple on a mountain was
designed to encourage religious meditation.
The best way to reach Preah Vihear is to hire a driver or join a coach party from Siem Reap. If you go
under your own steam you might want to stay overnight in the basic accommodation at the foot of the
mountain or the even more primitive accommodation atop the 550m peak. The area has been largely
cleared of land mines but it's probably best to stick to the main paths.
B Gorgongosa National Park
Ten years ago, this magnificent wildlife park in central Mozambique was an environmental disaster
area. In 1971, 12,000 visitors came here, attracted by the greatest lion population in Africa. From
1983 to 1992, the park was the stage for many battles in Mozambique's civil war. By
1992, when peace arrived, the park's stock of large mammals had fallen by 95%.
The park, a day's drive from the capital Maputo, was partially reopened in 1998. Gorgongosa's
recovery has gathered momentum this year. Buffalo have been reintroduced and the park has received
donations from internet mogul Greg Carr and rock star Ronnie Wood. It may be a while before the
cheetah and rhino return but 1,862m high Mount Gorgongosa is still an unforgettable hike.
C Johannesburg
Johannesburg is a bustling modern city set against the grandeur of African horizons. It was here
Nelson Mandela began the revolution that destroyed apartheid, and today the same spirit lives on in
the diverse population – they are now living the new South African dream.
After the end of Apartheid in 1994, many felt the change to democratic government would spell
decline. That simply hasn't happened - instead, the negative image of the city has taken a turn for the
better. Johannesburg has an edge, no-one can deny that, but recently it has shaken off its reputation
for grime and crime. The centre of town is beginning a hesitant renaissance – restaurants are
multiplying, the theatre is booming - while its outer suburbs are flourishing. This is a city where,
against all odds, people from all walks of life are coming together and forging something new.

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D Northern India
Palanquin Traveller has a new programme of cultural studies on location, designed to satisfy the
seriously inquisitive traveller. Origins of the Buddha is a journey across northern India travelling in
the Buddha's footsteps. Visiting important sites in Buddha's life is not just for pilgrims - this
expedition stays in rural villages and homes to get a better understanding of how modern and
traditional India strive to co-exist. The tour is led by scholar Shantum Seth, who is not only a
charismatic companion and fascinating guide, but also an adviser to the UN and Unesco.
This thirteen-day trip involves some challenging trekking and basic mountain climbing so appropriate
clothing and footwear is essential. Accommodation and all food included in holiday price.
E Estonia
Would you like to spend your next holiday in an Eastern European bog? This may seem like a daft
idea, until you realise 50% of Estonia is made up of virgin forest, including some of the most glorious
and pristine bogs in Europe. The landscape is unmarred by human construction, save the boardwalks
that penetrate this soggy countryside as shown on 'light and Land's' new photography trip to Estonia.
Mineral islands amongst the murky pools provide a haven for wildlife - bears, lynx, flying squirrels
and elk - and denning sites for Estonia's thriving wolf population.
Point your lens upwards to the peaks of the ancient pines and you'll find an array of birdlife from
golden eagles to white-backed woodpeckers. On the ground, there's a host of curious flora and
wildflowers including orchids, bittercress and lady's slipper. Led by wildlife enthusiast and
photographer Niall Benvie, this is an unusual and rewarding trip to a wilderness in Europe.
F Sail the Galapagos
This really is the trip of a lifetime. This seven-day expedition is in association with the Galapagos
Conservation Trust. Sailing on the Sagitta is an experience in itself - three masts tower above this
handsome tall ship and sails ripple into action as she sets off around the archipelago to mingle with
the world's friendliest wildlife. This trip is led by Galapagos naturalist, author and photographer
David Horwell. Pick his brains on the local fauna and flora over the scrumptious Ecuadorian food on
board.
Help collect data for the Trust and be part of a team of select scientists for a fortnight. Contribute to
the effort to conserve this magical part of the world. This truly is a 'green holiday' where tourist
becomes conservationist rather than destroyer of the planet.

In which extract is the following mentioned?

91. People of different social classes are working together to improve the community.
92. There are no buildings to spoil this area.
93. There are specific things that you must take with you on this trip.
94. There is a slight risk of serious injury or even death on this trip.
95. Different eras can be compared in this place.
96. A political change had an unexpectedly good outcome.
97. A place used by several monarchs.
98. A remarkable form of transport.
99. The near total destruction of a population in one area.
100. A trip for artistic people.

Your answers
91. C 92. E 93. D 94. A 95. D

96. C 97. A 98. F 99. B 100. E

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IV. WRITING (50 points)
Part 1. The Line chart below shows serious violent crime levels from 1978 to 2000 in the US.
Serious violent crimes include rape, robbery, aggravated assault and homicide.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons
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Part 2. Write an essay of about 300 words on the following topic
People think that old buildings should be knocked down and give way to the new buildings. Do you
agree or disagree? How important are old buildings to us?
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