Achieve Success With Vocabulary Practice

PART 1 – VOCABULARY
Read the following sentences and choose the best answer for the blank.
1. If you want to…………. success in life, you have to work hard.

A. achieve B. receive C. award D. earn
2. You need a passport to cross the ….. between Mexico and the United States.
A. edge B. line C. border D. rim
3. I wanted to put my stereo together, but I couldn’t make ……………. of the instructions.
A. sight B. sense C. reality D. understanding
4. They ………………. our school magazine to students free of charge.
A. bring out B. carry out C. hand out D. pay out
5. …………….it was raining heavily, we went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
6. No child …………. the age of sixteen will be admitted to this film.
A. before B. except C. lacking D. below
7. Is it worth waiting for a table in this restaurant or shall we go………………..else?
A. anywhere B. otherwise C. somewhere D. everywhere
8. I’m not really……………. this kind of music. I prefer music you can dance to.
A. in B. for C. into D. with
9. It was a very……………. evening. Nothing really happened.
A. dull B. fed up C. disinterested D. bored
10. He’s a really……………person. He talks all the time but he never says anything interesting.
A. bored B. boring C. fed up D.
11. Why don’t you put ____________ your hat? It’s sunny. annoyed
A. down B. up C. on D. out
12. I wouldn’t like to have _______ a snake or a spider as a pet.
A. neither B. both C. nor D. either
13. I didn’t _______ her as she was wearing a blond wig.

A. perceive B. know C. realize D.
recognize
14. Women's Aid is a UK charity _______ aim is to end domestic violence against women and children.
A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
15. Do you _______ me turning the television on now?
A. want B. object C. mind D. disapprove
16. Mr. Robinson speaks Vietnamese very……………………...
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A. skillfully B. good C. fluently D. best
17. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope, _______, can run within minutes of
birth.
A. however B. nevertheless C. otherwise D. even though
18. Students have three…………………. every day.
A. 10 - minutes break B. 10 - minutes breaks
C. 10 - minute break D. 10 - minute breaks
19. Don’t ……………….. that issue at dinner. That’s the time for us to relax, not to discuss work. A.
bring out B. bring in C. bring up D. bring over
20. Please don’t disturb me ..............there is something urgent.
A. if B. or C. otherwise D. unless
21. To get the correct answer, add this column of figures and then divide _________twelve.
A. of B. with C. by D. from
22. Travelers to India _______both a valid passport and a visa.
A. remark B. inquire C. invest D. require
23. You can have your office painted ____color you want.
A. whatever B. anything C. which D. however
24. Take your coat with you .................. it gets cold later.
A. A. if B. as long as C. when D. in case
25. Waste paper can be used again after being ______.
A. produced B. recycled C. wasted D. preserved
26. “Your parents must be proud of your results at school”. - “_______”
A. Sorry to hear that B. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging
C. Of course D. I am glad you like it.
27. The dog is ……………on the floor.
A. lying B. flying C. thinking D. doing
28. ______ he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.
A. Hardly had B. No sooner had C. No longer has D. Not until had
29. You should make a/an _______________ with your doctor before you go to see him.
A. meeting B. date C. appointment D. agreement
30. Would you like to come to my house for lunch?
A. Yes, I do B. OK. I’d like C. Yes, I like D. I’d love to
31. I’d like to mail this letter _______ my friend in the USA.
A. to B. with C. for D. up to
32. My sister will be 16 _______ Sunday _______.
A. on - May 25th B. on - May 25 C. in - 25th May D. in - May
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33. Some young people are working _______hospital volunteers.
A. to be B. such as C. like D. as
st
34. We _________ to our new house on January 1 .
A. transferred B. moved C. removed D.
35. Nam spends ___________ time playing video games. got
A. a little B. a few C. many D.
any
36. I am late because my alarm clock didn’t ...........this morning.
A. come on B. ring out C. go off D. turn on
37. We have decided to ............the money for the local secondary school.
A. beg B. collect C. raise D. rise
38. She didn’t get ...............well with her boss, so she left the company.
A. at B. on C. through D. up
39. Tobacco is taxed in most countries, along with alcohol.
A. in the same way as something B. but not something
C. for example D. including
40. James picks up the …………. and said “Hello”.
A. telephone B. printer C. vacuum D. fax
41. Children, please behave. machine
A. do and say the right things B. do something

C. do what somebody tells you to do D. move on your legs, but not run
42. We now toast bread …………………. a toaster on the table.
A. by B. with C. from D. in
43. Which……………do I press to turn the radio on?
A. button B. roll C. roller D. plug
44. Don’t sit……………. the sun too long.
A. in B. on C. over D. amongst
45. …………….is a pen that has a very small ball at the end.
A. Ball-point pen B. Fountain pen C. Pencil D. Crayon
46. Assembly lines are useful for producing a large _____of identical products.
A. quality B. quantity C. quandary D. qualification
47. In chemistry, a catalyst is used to speed ________a reaction.
A. out B. in C. on D. up
48. We can’t afford a secondhand car, _____much an expensive foreign car.
A. so to speak B. not only C. much less D. regardless of
49. _______children perform better in school subjects they enjoy.
A. Not surprisingly C. Oddly enough
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B. Annoyingly D. Strangely
50. I am not against the plans for the new gallery at all; _______, I think it’s a marvelous idea.
A. on the other hand C. nevertheless
B. In contrast D. however
51. “When I _____ my hands, stop”, the teacher instructed.
A. smack B. clap C. slap D. shrug
52. Iron can be alloyed _____ many other metals to increase its strength.
A. to B. along C. with D. by
53. Will you let me ........... a photograph of you?
A. make B. take C. do D.
54. Goodbye. I’ll see you ........... . . pull
A. short B. after C. next D.

55. It's very good ........... you to help us. later
A. in B. on C. of D.
from
56. Last year the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it looks as though we shall have a better
....................
A. product B. outcome C. amount D. crop
57. I saw a thief take Peter's wallet so I ran ................... him, but I didn't catch him.
A. into B. after C. over D. near
58. ................... for Bill, all the students said they would go
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
59. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to ................... new procedures to save time and
money.
A. manufacture B. establish C. control D.
60. They named their daughter .................... their favourite movie star. restore
A. of B. for C. after D. on
61. I won't speak to her ........................ she apologizes.
A. in case B. in spite of C.so that D.
62,What______ earth have you done with that paper? unless
A. of B. at C. on D.
63. Bob’s been______ work for six months now. above
A. on B. out of C. over D.
under
64. He borrowed some money from his brother ______ he could finish his education.
A. that B. in order C. so D. so as
65. I ……………. to see you at the meeting. Why didn’t you come?
A. expected B. waited C. thought D. looked
66. In the 1990s, the sale of jeans stopped because the worldwide ______ situation got worse.
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A. economy B. economical C. economic D. economically
67. Wearing uniforms helps students feel______ in many ways.
A. equal B. different C. comfortable D. casual
68. Many Vietnamese women today prefer to wear modern clothing at work because of its ______
A. material B. fashion C. label D. convenience
69. In Malaysia, Islam is the country’s official______
A. language B. religion C. federation D. region
70. The ______ rainforests in the world must be preserved.
A. tropic B. tropical C. tropically D. tropicalize
71. Many Vietnamese women today prefer to wear modern clothing at work because of its ________.
A. material B. fashion C. label D. convenience
72. Ha Long Bay is famous for its ………. island.
A. stone B. limestone C. rock D. cliff
73. After ………. a canoe, the Browns paddled around Xuan Huong lake.
A. borrowing B. renting C. hiring D. lending
74. Mr. Thanh is fired as he is ……………… going to work late.
A. never B. sometimes C. usually D. always
75. Customers purchasing a Camcom 65T digital camera are entitled to a factory……..of $75.
A. rebate B. film C. visual D. challenge
76. There are 366 days in a ……………. year.
A. single B. late C. new D. leap
77. She never makes friends with and rarely talks to anyone. She is so ________.
A. particular B. decent C. introverted D. realistic
78. Barbara always tries to listen to and understand people around her. She is very ________.
A. introverted B. extroverted C. practical D. sympathetic
79. After finishing an email, don't send it right away. You need to check for ________ first.
A. accuracy B. precision C. sensitivity D. correction
80. I felt so ________ realizing that I had forgotten to zip my jeans.
A. impressed B. embarrassed C. relieved D. realistic
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PART 2 – GRAMMAR
Read the following sentences and choose the best answer for the blank.
1. Nobody was injured in the accident, ..........?
A. was there B. was he C. were they D. wasn’t it
2. She had changed so much that ............anyone recognized her.
A. almost B. hardly C. not D. nearly
3. Would you like a beer? – Not while I’m ................
A. in the act B. in order C. on duty D. under control
4. There was hardly .............money left in my bank account.
A. more B. no C. some D. any
5. The reason I left is .............I was bored.
A. why B. that C. while D. for
6. I came ...........an old friend while I was walking along the street.
A. across B. into C. over D. for
7. Everyone ..............Tom was invited to the party.
A. as B. from C. but D. for
8. The chemistry book .............was a little expensive.
A. I bought B. that I bought it C. I bought that D. what I bought
9. If you ............to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now.
A. listen B. will listen C. listened D. had listened
10. She used to work as a typist, ...............she?
A. did B. didn’t C. use D. wouldn’t
11. There isn’t .................foreign news in the paper.
A. a lot B. lots C. many D. much
12. I’m very busy these days. I wish I ………. some time to rest.
A. have B. had C. to have D. have had
13. I don't mind ....................... home but I ' d rather ............................ a taxi.
A. to walk / to get B. walking / getting
C. walking / get D. walk / getting
14. The farewell meeting was really moving and wonderful. I wish you............................................
A. to come B. had come C. would have come D. came
15. I can' t find the tickets. I seem ................ them.
A. to have lost B. to lose C. losing D. to lost
16. John wasn't at work yesterday. He ........................
A. must have been ill. B. must be ill.
C. must have ill. D. must to be ill.
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17. Liz took a lot of photos to show the trip …………………. her parents.
A. for B. about C. to D. at
18. They used to ………. by bike to school when they were young.
A. travelling B. travelled C. travel D. have travelled
19. The traditional dress used ……………. by both Vietnamese men and women.
A. to being worn B. to wear C. to have worn D. to be worn
20. If a country …………….no rain for a long time, this dry period ……………. a drought.
A. has, is called B. had, would be C. had, called D. has had, is
21. Hardly…………. asleep when the phone woke him up again.
A. the doctor had fallen C. had the doctor fallen
B. did the doctor fall D. the doctor fell
22. The guest of honour, along with his wife and children, …………… sitting at the first table when we had
a party yesterday.
A. were B. are C. have been D. was
23. ....................... don't visit this part of the town.
A. Most tourists B. Most of tourists C. The most tourists D. Many tourist
24. What she said............... me................... unhappy.
A. made / to feel B. made / feel C. made / felt D. to make / feeling
25. He is the most humorous man .............. I have ever met.
A. who B. whose C. that D. which
26. Do you know all the guests ........................ to the party?
A. inviting B. invited C. who invited D. were invited
27. How beautiful she is! She is wearing a ............................................
A. silk pretty purple dress. B. dress silk pretty purple.
C. purple pretty silk dress. D. pretty purple silk dress.
28. When Bill retires, he’s going to ………. golf.
A. take after B. take off C. take down D. take up
29. I wanted to say goodbye to Jane, but she……………….
A. was already left B. already left C. had already left D. had already been leaving
30. It was obvious that Bill……. because he was very tired when I saw him.
A. was working B. had been working C. had worked D. worked
31. There ………… a cinema on this corner, but they knocked it down.
A. used to be B. were C. would be D. had been
32. We……. messages around the world instantly.
A. have got used to sending B. get used to sending C. used to send D. would send
33. When my grandma was a child, young people did not………. have so much leisure time.
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A. would B. get used to C. use to D.no word
34. She hadn’t liked the water at first, but she……. it.
A. would use to B. got used to C. used to D. had got used to
35. At four o’clock, we……….............………. tennis for three hours.
A. are playing B. were playing C. played D. had been playing
36. When my trainer told me to do fifty push-ups, I……………………. fifteen miles.
A. was running B. had already run C. have already run D. already ran
37. She quickly got used to scoring goals, and …………. under pressure.
A. being B. be C. have been D. swim
38. When the bus……. …., we missed it because we were talking.
A. has arrived B. arrived C. was arriving D. had been arriving
39. When I went to get the tickets, I realized that I………………. any money.
A. was not having B. had not had C. did not have D. did have
40. ............. just hold this door open for me in a minute? Thanks a lot!
A. Are you going to B. Do you C. Would you D. Shall you
41. According to timetable, the train for Oxford ………… at 10.15.
A. would leave B. leaves C. will be leaving D. will have been leaving
42. I……. dinner by the time you get home.
A. was cooking B.am cooking C. will have been cooking D. will have cooked
43. Lola is marrying a man _______.
A. that she hardly knows him B. whom she hardly knows him
C. she hardly knows D. she hardly knows him
44. Barack Obama is _______ President of _______ United State.
A. the/ the B. a/ Æ C. the/ Æ D. the/ an
45. When I was a boy, I ...................tea to coffee.
A. prefer B. preferred C. prefers D. preferring
46. If she had known how awful this job was going to be, she__________it.
A. would accept B. wouldn't accept
C. wouldn't have accepted D. would have accepted
47. John asked me _______ that film the night before
A. that I saw B. had I seen C. if I had seen D. if had I seen
48. No one enjoys _______ in public.
A. being made fun of B. to be made fun of C. making fun of D. to make fun of
49. “Was he disappointed?” – “Yes, he found the movie .................”
A. boring B. boringly C. bores D. bored
50. Fluoride toothpaste helps _________ tooth decay.
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A. preventing B. for preventing C. prevent D. with preventing
51. I don't like American football, and…………….
A. my friend doesn't like it, too B. my friend doesn't like it, either
C. my friend like it, either D. my friend doesn't like it, neither
52. Mr. Truong feels sick now because he drank too_______wine this morning.
A. many B. few C. lots D. much
53. Today the laser has thousands of uses, but when it ______ it was a difficult tool to use.
A. was first invented B. first invented
C. had first invented D. was invented first
54. Just …………... practice everyday and you will soon be able to play ………..piano.
A. a little/no word B. no word/no word C. a few/the D. a little/the
55. The old man asked her to move because he …………….. on that chair.
A. used to sit B. was used to sit C. used to sitting D. was used to sitting
56. He borrowed some money from his brother, ______ he could finish his education.
A. that B. in order C. so D. so as
57. Bob’s been______ work for six months now.
A. on B. out of C. over D. under
58. Would you mind my ……………?
A. smoking B. smoke C. smoked D. smokes
59. This is my favourite short - ……………………. blouse.
A. sleeved B. sleeve C. sleeving D. sleeves
60. They used to ………. by bike to school when they were young.
A. travelling B. travelled C. travel D. have
61. The teacher told him ___________ up late. travelled
A. to not stay B. to stay not C. to stay not D. not to stay

62. My father is good at ____________ English.
A. speaking B. spoken C. speak D. to speak
63. We are all ________ that you passed your English exam. Congratulations!
A. relieved B. afraid C. delighted D. certain
64. “__________to come and have dinner with us?” “I’d love to but I’m very busy”.
A. would you mind B. Could you please
C. Would you like D. Do you enjoy
65. I am very _____________ in the information you have given me.
A. concerned B. interested C. surprised D. worried
66. Can you tell me where ______________?
A. she does B. does she C. she is D. is she
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67. You have to work ____________ for the coming exam.
A. hardly B. more hardly C. more hard D. harder
68. I saw her _____________ the flowers in the garden.
A. watering B. watered C. be watered D. is
69. They had their luggage ___________ by the porter. watering
A. carry B. carrying C. to carry D. carried

70. She often spends her weekend ___________ through pleasant open countryside.
A. travel B. travelling C. to travel D. to travelling
71. Would you like……………. dinner with my family?
A. have B. has C. having D. to have
72. They go and see their grandparents………………. a year.
A. two B. any times C. twice D. one
73. It’ll…………….me a few more minutes to finish my homework.
A. take B. give C. spend D. get
74. The weather today is much ……………. than yesterday.
A. good B. best C. better D. gooder
75. . Mai is very ………………. in computer. Computer science is her favorite class.
A. interest B. interesting C. interested D. interestedly
76. Look ................... that strange man. He is looking ..............Lan but she isn’t here.
A. for/ at B. at/for C. at/at D. at/ on
77. The ...................popular after-school activities in our city are football, tennis and swimming.
A. more B. less C. most D. lest
78. Hoa................a cushion for her armchair three days ago.
A. make B. makes C. made D. will make
79. Hoa tried………. the new dress but it didn’t fit
A. out B. at C. about D. on
80. Students learn about prepositions, verbs and words in……………class.
A. Literature B. English C. History D. Geography
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Part 3: Text completion
Passage 1: For questions 1-15, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. (FCE 4;
Test 01, paper 3)
Mount Fuji
For the Japanese, Mount Fuji has long been the ultimate (0) ..... of beauty. It is incredibly beautiful when seen from any
(1) ..... , at all times of day and in any season. But the mountain does not only (2) ..... a major part in the landscape — it has
also inspired poets and artists for centuries, and has come to be (3) ..... with Japan itself. From the top, the sides of the
mountain (4) ..... away, then flatten out before reaching the ground. Here, at ground (5) ..... , the foot of the mountain
(6) ..... an almost perfect circle. To the north of Mount Fuji (7) ..... the famous ’Five Lakes’. The lakeside area is a sea of
colour in spring, when the fruit trees are flowering, and it is also a stunning (8) ..... in autumn, when the leaves (9) ..... first
brilliant red, then many shades of brown. (10) ..... , many of the best views of Mount Fuji are from these lakes, whose still
waters reflect the mountain’s beautifully symmetrical outline like a mirror. (11)….. Mount Fuji and its lakes are volcanic in
(12) ..... , and that is (13) …….. why traditional stories say that Mount Fuji (14) …… overnight; and, for the same reason, it
may one day (15).... just as suddenly!
1. A adga B angle C corner D curve

2. A stay B keep C make D play
3. A identified B named C recognised D considered
4. A lesn B give C slope D take
5. A floor B level C haight D position
6. A forms B does C shapes D arranges
7. A situate B locate C lie D exist
8. A appearance B impression C look D sight
9. A move B pass C alter D turn
10. A Especially B Given C Indeed D Nevertheless
11. A either B neither C Both D whether
12. A basis B cause C origin D beginning
13. A probably B finally C unable D impossible
14. A appear B appeared C disappear D disappeared
15. A fade B vanish C withdraw D cease
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Passage 2: For questions 1 15, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
It is now extremely popular to take a gap year between school and university or university and work, and to (0) ……… it
travelling. There are plenty of reason to recommend it – travel (1) ……… the mind, you’re (2) ………young once, life isn’t
a rehearsal and so on. And if you don’t do it, you will always regret what that you didn’t take the (3) ………. In the end,
there’s only one response: well, why not? The idea may have its (4) ……… in the 18 th-century Grand Tour once (5) ………
by the young, rich and noble, but it is the middle classes who have turned it (6) ……… something that 200,000 British
youngsters do every year. (7) ……… has never been so easy and cheap, with more places open (8) ………tourist than ever.
Also, the gap year is now (9) ………by many employers and universities. The States, the Far East and Australia were
among the original (10) ………, and although these remain in the (11) ……… five, young explorers are now going (12)
………further. The mostflung corners of the world are (13) ………in popularity year by year. About £700 will buy a
student ticket (14) ………for six months that will take you from London to Calcutta, Singapore, Bangkok, Perth, Sydney,
Fiji, Tahiti, Los Angeles and (15) ……… again.
1. A. thickens B. broadens C. widens D. stiffens
2. A. merely B. slightly C. only D. simply
3. A. occasion B. chance C. moment D. luck
4. A. roots B. branches C. trunk D. stem
5. A. given B. gone C. travelled D.
undertaken
6. A. out B. into C. over D. up
7. A. Travel B. Tour C. Excursion D. Voyage
8. A. by B. with C. to D. at
9. A. accepted B. admitted C. received D. stood
10. A. endings B. destinations C. landings D. terminals
11. A. top B. over C. above D. high
12. A. again B. more C. extra D. even
13. A. expanding B. growing C. spreading D. enlarging
14. A. valid B. legal C. genuine D. effective
15. A. return B. here C. arrive D. back
(FCE 4; Test 02, paper 3)
Proof that silence is golden for studying
The combination of music and study has long been a (0) ..... of disagreement between adults and children. Parents and
teachers alike maintain that silence is important when learning, (1) ..... youngsters insist that their favourite sounds help
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them concentrate. Now a study shows that the grown-ups have been (2) ..... all along. Psychologists in Florida tested how
fast students wrote essays with and without music in the (3) ...... They found that the sounds (4) ..... progress down by about
sixty words per hour. ’This demonstrates clearly that it is difficult to (5) ..... with listening and writing at the same time,’
said Dr Sarah Randall. She also (6) ..... to the conclusion that it is a myth that instrumental music is less distracting than
vocals. ‘All types of music (7) ..... the same effect,’ she said in her report. 'One’s ability to pay attention and write fluently is
likely to be (8) ..... by both vocal and instrumental music,’ she added. Dr Randall claimed the research (9) ..... that the idea
that music could improve performance was wrong. ’Writing an essay is a complex (10) ..... . You are recalling information
and putting it in (11) ...... An additional stimulus in (12)…..the form of music is bound to distract. But music is not the only
(13)……. What is (14) ..... worrying is that more and (15)….. teenagers are studying in front of the television.'
1. A. whereas B. unlike C. besides D. despite
2. A. precise B. right C. valid D. true
3. A. setting B. background C. surrounding D.
circumstances
4. A. slowed B. reduced C. lowered D. decreased
5. A. manage B. support C. cope D. stand
6. A. reached B. drew C. arrived D. came
7. A. made B. had C. brought D. kept
8. A. disturbed B. interfered C. bothered D. shocked
9. A. pointed B. displayed C. demonstrated D. presented
10. A. project B. concern C. scheme D. task
11. A. order B. arrangement C. line D. pattern
12. A. a B. an C. the D. zero article
13. A. distractor B. distraction C. interrupt D. bother
14. A. partly B. largely C. particularly D. mainly
15. A. more B. less C. most D. least
(FCE 4; Test 03, paper 3)
A long snooze
Many people enjoy lying in bed in the morning, but can you (0) ..... having to spend 90 days in bed? Could you (1) ..... the
boredom and the frustration of not being (2) ..... to get up? That was the (3) ..... that faced 14 volunteers when they (4) ..... on
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a bed-rest experiment being (5) ..... by the European Space Agency. The study had a serious purpose: to (6) ..... the changes
that take place in the human body during long-duration spaceflight. Lying in a horizontal position was the best way of
simulating weightlessness. The aim was to discover what effect (7) ..... of weightlessness will have on the health of
astronauts spending several months on the International Space Station. The volunteers ate their meals, took showers and
underwent medical tests without ever sitting up. That’s even (8) ..... than it sounds, especially when you (9) ..... that no
visitors were permitted. However, each volunteer did have a mobile phone, as well as (10) ..... to the latest films, computer
games and music. Surprisingly, everyone was in a good (11) ..... at the end of (12)….. 90 days. 'I would do it again,’ said
(13) …….of the volunteers. ‘It was disorientating, but we knew we were (14) ..... to medical research and (15)…..
exploration.’
1. A. stand B. maintain C. hold D. support

2. A. enable B. allowed C. granted D. approved
3. A. business B. work C. occupation D. task
4. A. came by B. started out C. took off D. set up
5. A. produced B. carried C. conducted D. applied
6. A. investigate B. search C. inquire D. question
7. A. times B. periods C. stages D. terms
8. A. stronger B. firmer C. greater D. tougher
9. A. reckon B. realise C. regard D. remark
10. A. access B. convenience C. availability D. freedom
11. A. attitude B. spirit C. feeling D. mood
12. A. a B. an C. the D. zero article
13. A. one B. most C. all D. none
14. A. donating B. participating C. contributing D. delivering
15. A. space B. earth C. underground D. star
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PART IV. READING COMPREHENSION
Passage 1: You are going to read an article about Tooth. For questions 1-5, choose the answer
(A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
Who Took That Tooth?
Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child's baby teeth fall out. In Korea, for
example, they have the custom of throwing lost teeth up on the roof of a house. According to
tradition, a magpie will come and take the tooth. Later, the magpie will return with a new tooth for
the child. In other Asian countries, such as Japan and Vietnam, children follow a similar tradition
of throwing their lost teeth onto the roofs of houses. Birds aren't the only animals thought to take
lost teeth. In Mexico and Spain, tradition says a mouse takes a lost tooth and leaves some money.
However, in Mongolia, dogs are responsible for taking teeth away. Dogs are highly respected in
Mongolian culture and are considered guardian angels of the people. Tradition says that the new
tooth will grow good and strong if the baby tooth is fed to a guardian angel. Accordingly, parents
in Mongolia will put their child's lost tooth in a piece of meat and feed it to a dog. The idea of
giving lost teeth to an angel or fairy is also a tradition in the West. Many children in Western
countries count on the Tooth Fairy to leave money or presents in exchange for a tooth. The exact
origins of the Tooth Fairy are a mystery, although the story probably began in England or Ireland
centuries ago. According to tradition, a child puts a lost tooth under his or her pillow before going
to bed. In the wee hours, while the child is sleeping, the Tooth Fairy takes the tooth and leaves
something else under the pillow. In France, the Tooth Fairy leaves a small gift. In the United
States, however, the Tooth Fairy usually leaves money. These days, the rate is $1 to $5 per tooth,
adding up to a lot of money from the Tooth Fairy!
Question 1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Traditions concerning children's lost teeth
B. Presents for young children's lost teeth
C. Animals eating children's lost teeth
D. Customs concerning children's new teeth
Question 2. The word "their" in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. houses' B. roofs' C. children's D. countries'

Question 3. According to the passage, where is a child's lost tooth thought to be taken away by a mouse?
A. In Mexico and Spain B. In Mongolia
C. In Japan and Vietnam D. In Korea
Question 4. According to paragraph 2, parents in Mongolia feed their child's lost tooth to a dog because
.
A. they know that dogs are very responsible animals
B. they believe that this will make their child's new tooth good and strong
C. they think dogs like eating children's teeth
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D. they hope that their child will get some gifts for his or her tooth
Question 5. The word "origins" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _
A. countries B. families C. beginnings D. stories
Passage 2: You are going to read an article. For questions 1-5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D)
which you think fits best according to the text.
Earth is richly supplied with different types of living organisms which co-exist in their
environments, forming complex, interrelated communities. Living organisms depend on one
another for nutrients, shelter, and other benefits. The extinction of one species can set off a chain
reaction that affects many other species, particularly if the loss occurs near the bottom of the food
chain. For example, the extinction of a particular insect or plant might seem inconsequential.
However, there may be fish or small animals that depend on that resource for foodstuffs. The loss
can threaten the survival of these creatures and larger predators that prey upon them. Extinction
can have a ripple effect that spreads throughout nature.
In addition to its biological consequences, extinction poses a moral dilemma for humans, the
only species capable of saving the others. The presence of humans on the planet has affected all
other life forms, particularly plants and animals. Human lifestyles have proven to be incompatible
with the survival of some other species. Purposeful efforts have been made to eliminate animals
that prey on people, livestock, crops, or pose any threat to human livelihoods. Some wild animals
have been decimated by human desire for meat, hides, fur, or other body parts with commercial
value. Likewise, demand for land, water, and other natural resources has left many wild plants and
animals with little to no suitable habitat. Humans have also affected nature by introducing non-
native species to local areas and producing pollutants having a negative impact on the
environment. The combination of these human-related effects and natural obstacles such as disease
or low birthrates has proven to be too much for some species to overcome. They have no chance of
survival without human help.
As a result, societies have difficult choices to make about the amount of effort and money
they are willing to spend to save imperiled species. Will people accept limits on their property
rights, recreational activities, and means of livelihood to save a plant or an animal? Should saving
such popular species as whales and dolphins take priority over saving obscure, annoying, or fearful
species? Is it the responsibility of humans to save every kind of life form from disappearing, or is
extinction an inevitable part of nature, in which the strong survive and the weak perish? These are
some difficult questions that people face as they ponder the fate of other species living on this
planet Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The importance of living organisms B. Causes of animal extinction

C. Humans and endangered species D. Measures to protect endangered species
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Question 2. The word "inconsequential" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. unimportant B. unavoidable C. unexpected D. unrecognizable

Question 3. Which of the following can result from the loss of one species in a food chain?
A. There might be a lack of food resources for some other species.
B. Animals will shift to another food chain in the community.
C. Larger predators will look for other types of prey.
D. The connections among the creatures in the food chain become closer.
Question 4. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. natural obstacles B. low birthrates C. some species D. human-

related effects
Question 5. In paragraph 2, non-native species are mentioned as .
A. an achievement of human beings B. a harmful factor to the environment
C. a kind of useful plants D. a kind of harmless animals
Passage 3: You are going to read an article. For questions 1-5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D)
which you think fits best according to the text.
Children all around the world love to read comic books. Maybe they like to read the kind of comic
books that come out once a month, like Spiderman or Batman, or maybe they like manga- style
comic books. That means that publishers who make comic books need to keep in touch with the
things young people like to do. One thing that many young people today are interested in is
technology, so of course kids want to read digital comic books on electronic devices.
Let's take Japanese manga as an example. There are lots of people around the world who enjoy
reading manga. However, in the past, it was difficult to find translated versions of manga in comic
bookstores. But that did not stop manga fans. Some fans who could translate Japanese into their own
language started translating manga themselves. Then they scanned the pages of manga books and
uploaded the scanned pages to the Internet with their translation. This practice has become so
popular. People in the comic book industry made up a name for it. By combining the words scan and
translation, they call it "scanlation", and it is a big problem today. The people who do scanlation
usually share their manga for free, so readers do not buy manga books. Writers, artists, and
publishers all end up losing money because of scanlation. Another problem is piracy in the comic
book industry.
Illegal copies of old and brand-new comics alike have been hurting comic book sales.
Despite the progress made in converting comics to digital formats, hardcopy comic books are still by
far the most popular format among fans. In the meantime, comic book publishers and stores will just
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have to keep an eye on their buyers' habits. As the popularity of digital books for e-readers and
tablets grows, the popularity of digital comic books will grow as well.
Question 1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The need for digital comic books
B. Children's most favourite type of books
C. Problems in the book industry
D. The manga industry in Japan
Question 2. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. children B. comic books C. publishers D. things
Question 3. According to paragraph 1, Spiderman is the name of .
A. a TV programme B. a comic book C. an electronic device D. a child
Question 4. According to paragraph 2, the practice of "scanlation" mostly involves
.
A. selling translated manga books
B. scanning and translating manga books
C. scanning uploaded manga books
D. translating uploaded manga books
Question 5. According to the passage, in the past, some manga fans who knew Japanese translated
manga because .
A. it was enjoyable to translate Japanese books
B. they wanted to make a name for themselves
C. it was difficult to buy translated manga books
D. they wanted to read manga for free
Passage 4: You are going to read an article. For questions 1-5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which
you think fits best according to the text.
The oceans are so vast and deep that until fairly recently, it was widely assumed that no matter how
much trash and chemicals humans dumped into them, the effects would be negligible. Proponents of
dumping in the oceans even had a catchphrase: "The solution to pollution is dilution."
Today, we need look no further than the New Jersey-size dead zone that forms each summer in the
Mississippi River Delta, or the thousand-mile-wide swath of decomposing plastic in the northern
Pacific Ocean to see that this "dilution" policy has helped place a once flourishing ocean ecosystem
on the brink of collapse.
There is evidence that the oceans have suffered at the hands of mankind for millennia. But recent
studies show that degradation, particularly of shoreline areas, has accelerated dramatically in the
past three centuries as industrial discharge and run-off from farms and coastal cities have increased.
Pollution is the introduction of harmful contaminants that are outside the norm for a given
ecosystem. Common man-made pollutants reaching the oceans include pesticides, herbicides,
chemical fertilizers, detergents, oil, sewage, plastics, and other solids. Many of these pollutants
collect at the ocean's depths, where they are consumed by small marine organisms and introduced
into the global food chain.
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Many ocean pollutants are released into the environment far upstream from coastlines. Nitrogen-rich
fertilizers applied by farmers inland, for example, end up in local streams, rivers, and groundwater
and are eventually deposited in estuaries, bays, and deltas. These excess nutrients can spawn
massive blooms of algae that rob the water of oxygen, leaving areas where little or no marine life
can exist.
Solid wastes like bags, foam, and other items dumped into the oceans from land or by ships at sea
are frequently consumed, with often fatal effects, by marine mammals, fish, and birds that mistake
them for food. Discarded fishing nets drift for many years, ensnaring fish and mammals. In certain
regions, ocean currents corral trillions of decomposing plastic items and other trash into gigantic,
swirling garbage patches. One in the North Pacific, known as the Pacific Trash Vortex, is estimated
to be the size of Texas.
Pollution is not always physical. In large bodies of water, sound waves can carry undiminished for
miles. The increased presence of loud or persistent sounds from ships, sonar devices, oil rigs, and
even from natural sources like earthquakes can disrupt the migration, communication, and
reproduction patterns of many marine animals, particularly aquatic mammals like whales and
dolphins.
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Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Marine pollution and its many forms

B. Noise and its disruptive effects on marine life
C. Various kinds of harmful pollutants
D. The end of the "dilution" era
Question 2. The word "negligible" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. serious B. insignificant C. unpredictable D. positive

Question 3. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that the "dilution" policy is related to______.
A. dealing with the problems of water pollution
B. helping the ecosystem of the oceans flourish
C. neglecting the effects of dumping trash into the oceans
D. treating harmful materials in the oceans properly
Question 4. The word "they" in paragraph 4 refers to .
A. ocean's depths B. man-made pollutants

C. marine organisms D. the oceans
Question 5. The word "spawn" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by .
A. appear B. prevent C. produce D. limit
Passage 5: You are going to read an article. For questions 1-5, choose the answer
Most weddings in Japan start with a religious ceremony in which usually only family members
attend. Afterwards, a banquet is customarily held to which many people, including friends and
colleagues, are invited. To celebrate the happy occasion, guests give the bride and groom goshuugi–
gift money in special envelopes. Goshuugi from friends is usually 20,000 yen or 30,000 yen.
A typical Japanese wedding party starts when the bride and groom enter the banquet
hall together, and take their seats on a slightly raised platform facing their guests. Invited guests are
seated closer to the bride and groom, with family and relatives seated further in back. The bride's
and groom's bosses usually give congratulatory speeches then their friends sing in celebration.
Other wedding highlights include a candle ceremony where the couple holds a candle while
greeting their guests at each table, and the cutting of the wedding cake. Afterwards, the bride and
groom thank their parents with a speech, then leave to end the party.
In the past, dishes that supposedly brought good fortune, such as prawns and sea breams,
were served in abundance. So much of the food was ordered that guests ended up taking the surplus
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home. Today, the majority of the weddings serve just enough for everyone. Additionally, before
leaving, guests would traditionally receive souvenir gifts called hikidemono.
Many wedding ceremonies take place at wedding halls or hotels. Rough estimates show that it
costs about 3 million yen to host a wedding party for 80 guests. During Japan's economic bubble,
overseas weddings and flamboyant receptions with special effects, such as smoke machines and
having the bride and groom fly in on gondolas, were very popular. But these days, couples choose to
tie the knot in various ways, from not having any ceremony to having a modest affair, or still going
all out.
Question 1. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Dishes served at Japan's wedding parties in the past
B. Wedding ceremonies in Japan's economic bubble
C. Popular wedding gifts in Japan
D. Wedding ceremonies in Japan
Question 2. According to the passage, goshuugi is
A. an important guest B. a happy occasion C. a type of food D. a kind of gift
Question 3. The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. the couple's B. the parents' C. the relatives' D. the friends'

Question 4. According to paragraph 2, which of the following do the bride and groom do at their
wedding party?
A. They deliver a speech to thank their parents.
B. They sit on a platform at the back of the stage.
C. They hold a candle and sing in celebration.
D. They give a speech to thank their bosses.
Question 5. The word "fortune" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _ .
A. excitement B. luck C. money D. benefit
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Humans are bringing about another global-scale change in the atmosphere: the increase in
what are called greenhouse gases. Like glass in a greenhouse, these gases admit the Sun's light but
tend to reflect back downward the heat that is radiated from the ground below, trapping heat in the
Earth's atmosphere. This process is known as the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide is the most
significant of these gases – there is 25 percent more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today than
there was a century ago, the result of our burning coal and fuels derived from oil. Methane, nitrous
oxide, and CFCs are greenhouse gases as well.
Scientists predict that increases in these gases in the atmosphere will make the Earth a
warmer place. They expect a global rise in average temperature somewhere between 1.0 and 3.5
degrees Celsius in the next century. Average temperatures have in fact been rising and the years
from 1987 to 1997 were the warmest years on record. Some scientists are reluctant to say that
global warming has actually begun because climate naturally varies from year to year and decade
to decade, and it takes many years of records to be sure of a fundamental change. There is little
disagreement, though, that global warming is looming.
Global warming will have different effects in different regions. A warmed world is expected
to have more extreme weather, with more rain during wet periods, longer droughts, and
more powerful storms. Although the effects of future climate changes are unknown, some predict
that exaggerated weather conditions may translate into better agricultural yields in areas such as
the western United States, where temperature and rainfall are expected to increase, while
dramatic decreases in rainfall may lead to severe droughts and plunging agricultural yields in parts
of Africa, for example.
Warmer temperatures are expected to partially melt the polar ice caps, leading to a projected
sea level rise of 50 centimeters by the year 2050. A sea level rise of this magnitude would flood
coastal cities, force people to abandon low-lying islands, and completely inundate coastal wetlands.
Diseases like malaria, which at present are primarily found in the tropics, may become more
common in the regions of the globe between the tropics and the polar regions, called the temperate
zones. For many of the world's plant species, and for animal species that are not easily able to shift
their territories as their habitat grows warmer, climate change may bring extinction.
Question 1. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. Global Warming: Problems and Solutions
B. Global Warming: Advantages and Disadvantages
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C. Global Warming: Future Reactions
D. Global Warming: Possible Causes and Effects
Question 2. According to paragraph 1, which of the following factors causes an increase in
greenhouse gases?
A. Glass in a greenhouse B. Human
C. Carbon dioxide D. Solar radiation
Question 3. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. scientists B. temperatures C. gases D. increases
Question 4. The word "looming" in paragraph 2 probably means .
A. fading B. showing C. ending D. appearing
Question 5. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Few scientists agree that global warming is looming.
B. Global climate naturally changes over time.
C. Changes in climate are not easy to be documented.
D. Some scientists are not sure that global warming has begun.
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When naming a child, some parents seem to choose a name based simply on their personal
preference. In other families, grandparents or professional name-makers come up with a
child's name. In some cases, the time of a child's birth influences how the child's name is determined.
In many European cultures, names are typically chosen by parents. Parents' choice for their
child's name may be based on names of their relatives or ancestors. For example, in Italy, children
are traditionally named after their grandparents. The parents generally use the father's parents'
names first. If they have more children, then they will use the mother's parents' names. Similarly,
some people in Eastern Europe name their children after relatives who have died. This tradition is
seen as a means to protect the child from the Angel of Death.
Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child’s grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the

child's name. In contrast to the tradition of naming children after relatives, the child's name is
chosen to influence the child's character. For example, names may be based on a connection
to certain elements such as fire, water, earth, wood, or metal. Or the name might include a written
character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.
In certain African cultures, when a child is born plays a large part in determining the child's
name. In Ghana's Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child's name. But each day
has different names for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a
girl born on the same day is named Afua. Both Kofi and Afua mean "wanderer" or
"explorer." Children with these names are seen as travelers.
No matter where the name comes from, a child's name is the first gift in life. Whether the
name is chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, it reflects something about a
child's culture. For that reason, all names should be treasured and respected.
Question 1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The choice of name for a child in Asia
B. The history of child naming around the world
C. The practice of child naming in Europe
D. The tradition of child naming in different cultures
Question 2. According to the passage, in many European cultures, names are typically selected by
.
A. ancestors B. parents C. relatives D. grandparents
Question 3. The word "means" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
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A. sign B. symbol C. route D. way
Question 4. What is a common belief in some Asian countries concerning the tradition of naming a
child?
A. A child's name must include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.
B. The choice of a child's name is believed to have an impact on his or her personality.
C. A child's name shouldn't be connected with certain elements of nature.
D. The choice of a child's name should be based on names of his or her relatives.
Question 5. Which of the following about the tradition of child naming in African countries is NOT
true according to the passage?
A. The arrival time of a child is an important factor in deciding his or her name.
B. Children born on Friday are normally given names meaning traveling.
C. Children receive the same name if they are born on the same day.
D. No matter how a child's name is chosen, it is related to his or her culture.
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Passage 8: You are going to read an article. For questions 1-5, choose the answer (A,
B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
Tropical rainforests are being destroyed and badly degraded at an unsustainable rate. Some
scientists estimate that in the early 1990s tropical forests were being destroyed at a rate
of approximately 28 hectares a minute, or about 14 million hectares each year – an area about
the size of the state of Wisconsin. This figure marked a decrease since the 1980s, when
approximately 16 million hectares were destroyed each year, largely due to a reported decline
of deforestation in the Amazon River Basin in the early 1990s. However, satellite images
indicate that rates may have rebounded in the late 1990s as burning in the Amazon increased
again. Over the past three decades alone, about 5 million square kilometers – or 20 percent of
the world's tropical forests – have been cleared. During this time, deforestation in tropical Asia
reached almost 30 percent. High rates of deforestation are inevitably followed by alarming rates
of plant and animal extinction because many rainforest species cannot survive outside their
pristine rainforest habitat. Some scientists estimate that dozens of rainforest species are
becoming extinct every day.
Causes of deforestation vary from location to location, but certain patterns tend to be
consistent across all forests. Logging companies in search of valuable rainforest hardwoods,
or, less often, oil companies in search of petroleum, are often the first to enter a remote area of
rainforest. Some logged forests, if left alone, can regenerate in a few decades. But typically,
they are not left alone – the roads built by logging companies often provide access for landless
farmers to enter a new area, as well as a means to transport agricultural crops to market. For
every 1 kilometer of new roads built through a forested area, 4 to 24 square kilometers are
deforested and colonized.
Once the loggers leave the land, a typical cycle of destruction ensues. When the landless
farmers arrive, they clear the land for planting. Poor rainforest soils produce a low crop
yield, especially after a couple of years. At that point, the farmers often sell their lands to cattle
ranchers or large plantation owners. After nutrients have been exhausted and soils compacted
by cattle, lands are then abandoned and often laid to waste. Rainforest does not readily
regenerate on these lands without human intervention. Meanwhile, the colonist farmers and
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cattle ranchers move to a new piece of land made accessible by logging roads, where the cycle
of deforestation begins again.
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The size of tropical rainforest loss
B. Causes and effects of rainforest destruction
C. The rate of rainforest destruction in the Amazon
D. Typical patterns of extinction of rainforest species
Question 2. According to paragraph 1, which of the following about the rate of rainforest
destruction is TRUE?
A. It was greater in the early 1990s than in the
1980s. B. It was the same in the early 1990s as in
the 1980s. C. It was greater in the 1980s than in
the early 1990s.
D. It kept increasing from the 1980s to the 1990s.
Question 3. The word "rebounded" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by .
A. remained unchanged B. fallen again C. risen again D. gone up and down
Question 4. Which of the following can result from the loss of tropical rainforests?
A. The decrease in wasted lands
B. The disappearance of many rainforest species
C. The disappearance of landless farmers
D. The increase in the rainforest habitat
Question 5. According to the passage, what is the most common cause of deforestation in
different regions?
A. The search for oil B. The search for valuable woods
C. The search for rare animals D. The search for new farm lands
Passage 9: You are going to read an article. For questions 1-5, choose the answer (A,
B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
Read It or See It?
Since the early days of making movies, writers and directors have attempted to bring popular
and classic novels to the big screen. That tradition continues today. The movie industry seems
to believe that if the story made a great book, it should make a great movie as well. However,
that rarely seems to be the case. More often than not, a great book turns out to be a mediocre
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movie in the opinion of most viewers. Perhaps that is because readers of the book have already
made their own great “movies” in their heads. Then, when they see the studio’s or the
director’s version of the story, it does not quite measure up to their expectations.
Over the past one hundred years of film production, there have only been a handful of movies
that have fulfilled the ambition of turning the great book into a great movie. Literary critics as
well as movie critics applaud both versions of One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest. The classic
children’s story, The Wizard of Oz, was transformed into a classic movie musical that parents
and children still enjoy today. Lovers of the historical novel, Gone with the Wind, continue to
be swept away by the movie adaptation starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. Science fiction
readers as well as movie critics both hail Stanley Kubrick’s film, 2001: A Space Odyssey,
which was co-written by Kubrick with the novel’s author Arthur C. Clarke, as a masterpiece.
On the other hand, there have been instances when not-so-great novels have been transformed
into great movies. Mario Puzo’s The Godfather was quite popular at the time of its release as a
novel, but critics hailed it more for its entertainment value than for its value as literature. The
film adaptation of this popular novel, however, continues to be listed among the top ten
greatest movies of all time. Likewise, the science fiction short story “Do Androids Dream of
Electric Sheep?” did not set the science fiction genre on fire when it came out. The movie
version, though, made a much bigger impact in its medium. Today, Blade Runner continues to
top critics’ lists of great films.
Are there any books that are simply impossible to film? Although film makers would like to
think not, it is a good bet that certain books will never be adapted into successful films. Books
written in unique literary styles such as Ulysses by James Joyce and The Sound and the Fury
by William Faulkner have resisted film adaptation to rival the greatness of the books. Film
makers will no doubt keep trying, of course. Readers and viewers will have to be the final
judges of whether it is better to read the book or see the movie.
Question 1. What is the main focus of this reading?

A. Books that make more money than movies
B. Books written about movies
C. Movie made from books
D. Movie stars who have written books
Question 2. Which of the following is considered both a great book and a great movie?
A. Gone with the Wind
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C. Transformers
B. The Godfather
D. Ulysses
Question 3. What is NOT true about “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” A.
It made a very good movie.
B. It is not a novel.
C. It was adapted into a movie.
D. It was not widely hailed by literary critics.
Question 4. What does the word “rival” mean in this reading?
A. Enemy
B. Equal
C. Fight with
D. Surprise
Question 5. Which of the following statements would the writer of this reading probably agree
with?
A. Almost any book can easily be adapted into a good movie.
B. Faulkner knows a lot about both books and movies.
C. The movie Ulysses is better than Joyce’s novel.
D. The Sound and the Fury will never be made into a great movie.
Superstitions About Birds
Certain birds are, more often than not, considered bad luck, or even a sign of impending death.
For example, all over the world, both crows and ravens have some connection to war, and
death. In early times, crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war, or be signs
of the gods’ approaching arrival. This idea later changed. Crows in particular were thought to
be harbingers of ill fortune or, in some cases, guides to the afterlife. Woe be it to the person
who saw a single crow or raven flying overhead, for this was most certainly a portent of death
in the near future.
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Interestingly, though potentially bad luck for people individually, the raven is considered to be
good luck for the crown of England. So much so, in fact, that a “raven master” is, even today,
an actual government position in London. He takes care of the ravens there and also clips their
wings, ensuring that these birds can never fly far from the seat of the British government. This
way, the kingdom will never fall to ill fortune.
Another bird that is thought to play a part in forecasting the fortunes of people is the swallow.
Depending on how and when it is seen, the swallow can be a harbinger of either good or ill
fortune. Perhaps inspired by the swallow’s red-brown breast, Christian people initially related
the swallow to the death of Jesus Christ. Thus, people who saw a swallow fly through their
house considered it a portent of death. Later, however, farmers began to consider swallows
signs of good fortune. Any barn that has 20 swallows living in it is sure to be blessed in the
following year. Farmers also have to beware of killing a swallow; that would be certain to end
any good luck they might have had. Though many people think these superstitions are old
wives’ tales, there is actually some evidence to support them. For example, 25 crows and
ravens, being scavengers, appear at the aftermath of battles. Thus, large numbers of crows and
ravens could be good indications of war in an area. As well, swallows feed on insects that can
cause infections in cattle. Thus, a farmer who has many swallows in his barn may actually have
healthier animals on his farm. Therefore, the next time you feel inclined to laugh at an old
wives’ tale, maybe you had better find out if there is any truth to it first!
Question 1. What is the main idea of this reading?
A. Birds bring bad luck.
B. Don’t look a crow in the eye.

C. There are many superstitions surrounding birds.
D. Birds are important to English people.
Question 2. Which birds are considered harbingers of bad luck?
A. Crows
C. Ravens
B. Swallows
D. All of the above
Question 3. Which is NOT true, according to the reading?
A. Some superstitions are based on reality.
B. Seeing a swallow is a sign of war and death in the future.
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C. Ravens bring good luck for the country of England.
D. Crows eat dead animals.
Question 4. How might a farmer attempt to prevent bad luck?
A. Catch a raven
C. Follow a crow
B. Keep his windows open
D. Avoid harming a swallow
Question 5. Swallows help keep cattle in barns healthier by ______.
A. eating infected skin
C. singing
B. consuming insects
D. making cows happier
Alaska Is Melting!
Alaska is disappearing slowly, but surely. It is estimated that since the 1950s, as much as fifteen
percent of Alaska’s land area has disappeared. How can a whole state be disappearing? The
problem is that Alaska’s glaciers are melting. The state has more than 100,000 glaciers. These
glaciers account for about 75,000 square kilometers, or five percent, of the state’s area. That is an
area of land larger than Ireland!
According to a recent report by the US Geological Survey, ninty-nine percent of Alaska’s glaciers
are either retreating or diminishing. This diminishing seems mainly due to the increase in global
temperatures. Since the 1960s, the average year-round temperature has increased by almost 3°C.
Additionally, the average winter temperature has increased by over 6°C. Presently, an estimated
100 cubic kilometers of ice is disappearing from Alaskan glaciers every year. It may be even more
in the near future, as some scientists predict that the average world temperature could go up 4 to
7°C by the year 2100.
Another problem facing Alaska is its thawing permafrost. Much of the land in Alaska used to be
permanently frozen or frozen for most of the year. Now, the thawing permafrost is causing a
number of problems for people living in AlaskA. Roads and utility poles are collapsing as the
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ground around and under them warms and softens. Also, the hard permafrost that originally
prevented beaches from eroding during violent storms is now melting. People who live along
Alaska’s coasts are being forced to relocate. For villages on small low islands, one terrible storm
could wipe out the entire community. The melting permafrost and increasing temperatures are both
affecting the forests of Alaska. As the permafrost under the forests melts, insects that normally do
not turn up until the warmer seasons are appearing sooner. The spruce-bark beetle, for example, is
increasing in numbers as a result of warmer winter temperatures. It usually takes about two years
for these beetles to grow and reproduce in very cold weather. However, due to the increase in
temperatures, spruce-bark beetles are reproducing faster and damaging as many trees in one year as
they previously damaged in two. If something cannot be done to change things, Alaska’s forests
will not survive the turn of the century.
Some scientists believe that human activity is linked to a global increase in weather temperature.
Whatever the cause of rising temperatures may be, the fact remains that temperatures are warming,
affecting Alaska for the worse. Horribly, this could be a preview of what will happen to the rest of
the world in the next century.
A. Alaskan trees are dying.
B. Warmer temperatures are affecting Alaska.

C. Alaska has beautiful glaciers.
D. Alaskan villages must relocate.
Question 2. What do some scientists predict?
A. All of Alaska’s glaciers will melt and disappear in the next eight years.
B. Spruce-bark forests will become extinct in Alaska by the year 2100.
C. Global temperatures will start decreasing by the year 2100.
D. Most Alaskan villages on the small surrounding islands will be wiped out.
Question 3. Normally, which is true regarding permafrost?
A. It is frozen by glaciers.
B. It may be frozen all year.
C. It never freezes.
D. It rarely freezes.
Question 4. Why are the forests in Alaska being destroyed?
A. More insects are attacking them.
B. There is not enough land to live on.
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C. Spruce trees don’t grow well in the warmer weather and are dying.
D. The water from the melting glaciers is drowning the trees.
Question 5. How could the events in Alaska be a preview for the rest of the world?
A. They show how a rise in global temperature could affect us negatively.
B. They show how the environment is important for ecology.
C. They show how ice is necessary to the Earth.
D. They show how human activity can negatively affect the Earth.
Working on Your Workout
Most people know that a balanced diet and regular exercise are very important. However, most
people do not know how to exercise properly. Instead of concentrating on how to get the best
results efficiently and effectively, people usually rush through their workouts, or they make the
same common workout mistakes. Exercising the right way is important for people who are
worried about their health and their appearance. However, if someone is not working out
properly, it is rare that he or she will see the results he or she wants. Therefore, training experts
have devised tips to teach people how to exercise correctly in order to achieve the greatest
health benefits. If you want to achieve the best workout results, here are a few helpful tips to
bear in mind.
One of the most common workout mistakes is doing the same routine over and over again.
This does not challenge your muscles, and it can actually prevent muscles from growing and
repairing themselves.
Instead of always sticking to the same old workout, it is important to change your routine
every six to eight weeks. It is also important to add a variety of workouts to your routine, such
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as swimming, yoga, or biking, to make sure your whole body stays fit. This will help make
your workouts more interesting, and benefit your health and muscle development as well.
Another mistake people tend to make is to work out too hard, too often. Your body needs to
rest between workouts; otherwise, no progress will be made. It is best to keep the number of
hard workout routines to no more than two per week. Then, for those who don’t want to get off
schedule by skipping a day, shorter workouts of about twenty minutes can be used on other
days. For more variety in workouts, you could also plan an easier routine for forty to sixty
minutes between days of shorter, more intense workouts. Experts recommend, however, taking
at least one day off completely each week, especially after several hard workout days in a row.
In reality, no one is perfect. However, if you want to make a difference in your overall health,
there are some things you can do. Stretch before and after every workout. Do not rush your
routine, and do not work out too little or too much. Remember not to make these common
workout mistakes, and always have fun while exercising!
A. Daily exercise can often be bad for your health.
B. Working out properly is the only way to gain effective health results.
C. Most people know how to work out efficiently and effectively.
D. Adding a variety of workouts to your routine is not important.
Question 2. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A. Daily intense workouts help one stay healthy.
B. One’s body needs to rest between workouts.
C. A variety of exercises is better than doing the same one all the time.
D. It can be good to take a day off from exercising.
Question 3. Which word is closest in meaning to the word “stretch” in this reading?
A. Exaggerate
B. Widen
C. Make tight
D. Extend or reach
Question 4. What can be inferred about the mistakes people make when they work out?
A. They are very harmful to the body.
B. People who rarely work out make them.
C. People think it is OK to make them.
D. Athletes would not make these mistakes.
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Question 5. Why should you change your workout routine every six to eight weeks?
A. To challenge your muscles
C. To avoid bone problems
B. To become faster
D. To exercise your brain
PART 4 – LISTENING
Part 1: Listen to the recordings and choose the correct answer.

You hear a woman talking on the radio about a trip to a rock festival. Why was she at the rock festival?
A. to surprise her friends
B. to spend time with her son
C. to keep an eye on her son
D. to meet her boss
1. You overhear a man and a woman talking about the woman’s first week in a new job. What does
she say about it?
A. It was frightening.
B. It was boring.
C. It was tiring.
D. It was interesting
2. On the radio, you hear a review of a new travel book. What is the reviewer’s opinion of the
book? A. It is generally rather disappointing.
B. It is a surprisingly detailed account.
C. It relies too heavily on written descriptions.
D. It is a best-seller book.
3. You hear a journalist talking about an athlete called Helen Wright. What is the journalist’s main
point?
A. Helen lacks the will to win.
B. Helen has always shown a natural talent.
C. Helen is beginning to take running more seriously.
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D. Helen is very tactful.
4. You overhear a man and a woman talking about holidays. How did the woman feel about her
holiday on a cruise ship?
A. She regretted that the stops had been so short.
B. She thought the accommodation was inadequate.
C. She found the other passengers uninteresting.
D. She thought the dishes were not delicious.
5. You turn on the radio and hear a man talking about modern life. What point is the man making
about life today?
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A. People are lucky to be given a number of choices.
B. People need to concentrate on improving their lifestyle.
C. People often find life can get too complicated.
D. People often get stuck in traffic jams.
6. You hear a writer talking on the radio. What is she explaining?
A. why she writes about the past.
B. how her style of writing has changed.
C. where her inspiration comes from.
D. how much money she can earn each month.
7. You overhear a conversation between two teachers. What are they planning?
A. an educational trip
B. a sports event
C. a musical event
D. a birthday party
8. You hear a student talking about a school magazine he publishes. What does he need at the
moment?
A. more help
B. more articles
C. more funds
D. more ads
9. You hear a British woman talking about naming children. What is her opinion on naming
children?
A. She likes to using her parents’name.
B. She thinks names will become more and more strange.
C. She is in favour of creating completely new names.
D. She likes to avoid the most common names.
10. You hear a man being interviewed on the radio. What is his current occupation?
A. a reporter
B. a critic
C. an actor
D. an author
A.
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11. You hear an athlete talking about some Olympic trials he took part in. How does he feel about
his performance?
A.He realises that he did not concentrate enough.
B.He accepts that he had no chance against top athletes.
C.He regrets that he was not in better physical condition.
D.He thinks that he was focused.
12. You overhear two friends talking about music. How did the man first find out his new CD?
A. He read about it
B. He heard part of it
C. He was told about it
D. He was reminded about it
13. You overhear a man talking about the competitions that he and his wife enter. What did his
favourite prize allow him to do?
A. go on an interesting flight
B. travel around the world
C. own a prestigious car
D. stay in a luxurious place
14. You hear a woman talking about her job, which involves inspecting mountain paths. What
aspect of the job does she sometimes find annoying?
A. the work schedule
B. the weather
C. the walkers
D. the coworkers
15. On a radio programme, you hear a mother talking about her relationship with her daughter.
What is she surprised about?
A. her daughter’s decision to leave home
B. when her daughter is playing computer games
C. the way that her daughter's attitude has changed
D. how her daughter has been able to help her
16. You hear a man talking about a teacher. What did the teacher encourage him to do?
A. to read more widely
B. to do some acting
A.
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B.
C.
D.
C. to travel abroad
D. to get a part-time job
17. You overhear a woman talking on the phone about her computer. Why is she complaining?
A. The computer hasn’t been repaired properly.
B. A promise hasn’t been kept.
C. The computer hasn’t been returned on time.
D. The computer hasn’t been upgraded.
18. You hear two friends talking about a new sports centre. What is the man's opinion of it?
A. It has a park-view.
B. It is conveniently located.
C. It provides opportunities for socialising.
D. It offers value for money.
19. You overhear a woman and a man talking at a railway station. What does the woman want to
do?
A. change her travel arrangements
B. find out appropriate information
C. complain about the trip
D. get a one-way ticket
20. You hear part of a lecture on the radio. What is the lecturer doing?
A. supporting an existing theory
B. putting forward a theory of his own
C. arguing against other scientists’ theories
D. answering the students’questions
21. You overhear a woman telling a friend about something she attended recently at her local
college. What is she describing?
A. a festival
B. a lesson
C. a talk
D. a concert
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22. You overhear a man and a woman who used to study at the same school talking together. In the
man’s opinion, what was the woman like at school?
A. Forgetful
B. Lazy
C. untidy
D. smart
23. You hear a tennis player talking about how he hurt himself. What does he think caused his
injury?
A.lifting something before a game
B.failing to prepare himself for a game
C.playing a difficult shot during a game
D.doing a lot of exercise before a
24. You hear a young fashion model talking about the first magazine feature she appeared in. Why
were she and her sister chosen for the feature?
A. They were willing to change their hair colour.
B. They looked very similar to each other.
C. They looked good in the designer clothes.
D. They wanted to change their fashionable style.
25. You hear a woman on the radio talking about her experiences at ballet school. How did she feel
when she left the school?
A. relieved
B. embarrassed
C. depressed
D. happy
26. You hear a student talking about a part-time job he does. What attracted him to this particular
job?
A. the opportunities for promotion
B. the chance to have more relationship
C. the amount of money he is able to earn
D. the chance to use skills he already had
A.
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B.
C.
D.
27. You overhear a man and a woman talking about a ride at a theme park. What does the man say
about the ride?
A. It was too long.
B. It was too expensive.
C. It was too short.
D. It was too frightening.
28. You hear an announcement at the train station. Who would find this announcement relevant?
A. passengers waiting for the train from Wellington
B. passengers waiting to board the Hamilton train
C. passengers waiting on platform 4
D. passenger waiting for the train from Manchester
29. You overhear two people in a clothes shop talking about some trousers. What do they both
like?
A. the size
B. the colour
C. the material
D. the style
30. You overhear a teacher talking to her students. What is she doing?
A. advising them of room changes
B. informing them about additional classes
C. explaining about new tutor group meeting times
D. giving them an assignment
31. You hear part of a radio interview with a rock musician who is performing in his home town.
What do the two speakers agree about?
A. Tickets for rock concerts in the town are expensive.
B. There is a lack of suitable venues in the town.
C. The music scene in the town is very lively.
D. There is a lack of budget for the perfomance.
32. You hear a woman talking to a railway official. What is the situation? A. She refuses to pay
extra.
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B. She hasn’t got a passport.
C. She wants to leave her luggage.
D. She hasn’t got a ticket.
33. You hear someone being interviewed on the radio. Who is the speaker?
A. a tourist guide
B. a teacher
C. a writer
D. a traveller
34. Listen to this woman talking on the telephone to a shop assistant about something she has
bought. What feeling does she express?
A. amusement
B. disappointed
C. shock
D. disbelief
35. Listen to this student talking to her friend. What does she want him to do?
A hand in her homework
B do her homework
C collect her homework
D have lunch with her
36. Listen to this man reporting on the radio about a football match. What was the result of the
match?
A. The match was canceled.
B. Newcastle won.
C. It was a draw.
D. Liverpool won.
37. You overhear two people talking about a film. What does the woman think about it? A.
It is unrealistic.
B. it is inaccurate.
C. It has some exciting parts.
D. It is realistic.
38. In a hotel, you overhear a woman talking to a group of people. Who are they?
A. tourists
A.
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B.
C.
D.
B. staff members
C. journalists D. workers
39. Listen to this yeoman inviting a friend to go on holiday. Where are they going to stay?
A. in a tent
B. in a hotel
C. in a caravan
D. in a bulding
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Part 2: Listen to the recordings and choose the correct answer.
Recording 1: You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Ivana Thomas, whose father wrote
natural history articles for newspapers and magazines. For questions 1-5, choose the best answer (A,
B, C or D).
1. Why was Ivana’s father pleased to be asked to write a weekly newspaper column?
A. He was bored with the other work he was doing.
B. He had to support a growing family.
C. He had made the suggestion to the newspaper.
D. He was happy with the previous job.
2. Why did Ivana’s father find his job in a museum frustrating? A.
He wasn’t interested in sea creatures.
B. He wasn’t very good at detailed work.
C. He wasn’t fond of the artifacts.
D. He wasn't able to study a range of things.
3. Why did Ivana’s father take the family on long bus trips?
A. to teach them about wildlife
B. to get ideas for his articles
C. to look for a new place to live
D. to get more experience
4. What did Ivana’s father encourage his children to do on visits to the countryside?
A. take photographs of rare things they saw
B. take notes about anything interesting they found
C. buy anything they liked
D. draw the ordinary creatures they observed
5. Why did Ivana and her brothers choose to do similar jobs to their father’s?
A. They didn’t seriously consider other careers.
B. They were persuaded to do so by their father.
C. They weren’t good enough at other subjects to pursue careers in them.
D. They did not want to let him down.
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Recording 2: You will hear an interview with the television actress Donna Denton. For questions 1-5,
choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
1. As a child, Donna started going to dancing classes because A.
her mother persuaded her to.
B. they were relatively inexpensive.
C. she wanted to be with friends.
D. her father convinced her.
2. What did Donna feel when she first went to dancing classes?
A. disappointed by the attitude of the teacher
B. confident about her dancing skill in the class
C. embarrassed because she was not a good dancer
D. unconcerned about her position in the class
3. What did Donna do to get a place at Knightswell Stage School? A.
She took part in a musical show.
B. She got her parents to pay in advance.
C. She gave a demonstration of her skills.
D. She passed the entrance exam.
4. At stage school, Donna initially had problems because of A.
the behaviour of other pupils at the school.
B. the amount of time she spent travelling.
C. The lack of confidence.
D. the need to follow a particular school rule.
5. Donna believes that she won the school singing competition because
A. she had learnt to be less nervous when performing.
B. she had chosen to perform her favourite song.
C. she had been practising one particular song for years.
D. she had bought the prize.
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Recording 3: You will hear part of an interview with the actor and film director Charles Martin. For
questions 1-5, choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
1. How did Charles feel about acting in the TV series called Cowboys?
A. worried he would never play a different part
B. delighted to have secure work for some years
C. surprised that he was earning quite a low salary
D. embarrassed so he acted with a lot of actresses
2. What does Charles say about the first film he acted in? A.
The work was not as enjoyable as he had expected.
B. The part involved travelling to a number of different countries.
C. The role was quite similar to another he had played.
D. The end of the film was easy to predict.
3. Why did Charles decide to play Miguel in a very simple way?
A. He felt he knew how the character would behave.
B. He was trying to copy the actors in old silent films.
C. He had no choice because there was not much dialogue.
D. He knew what to do with the sence.
4. When Charles played the detective in the film The Good Cop, he A.
made use of his real feelings in the role.
B. was unhappy about the way his part developed.
C. showed that he could act like the actore in slient films.
D. showed that he could represent strong emotion in his acting.
5. In the first film he directed, Charles offered a part to John Dawson because he A.
hoped to get advice on how to direct it.
B. thought this would help his friend’s career.
C. knew John had experience in comedy films.
D. had ever acted in action films.
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Recording 4: You will hear a radio interview with two students, Annabelle Lester and Roberto
Marini, who are both studying at the same art school. For questions 1-5, choose the best answer (A,
B, C or D). 1. Annabelle enjoys studying at Capital Art School because
A. she has plenty of time to practise different skills.
B. she is learning how to create a range of different things.
C. she is able to do a full-time course in sculpture and painting.
D. she has more time to travel.
2. What does Roberto say about the lectures on his course?
A. Some are given by business people.
B. Some of the best ones are about art history.
C. Some are held in the studios of professional artists.
D. All lectures are quite boring.
3. Annabelle says she chose to study at Capital Art School because A.
the students do not have to pay fees for the course.
B. the college provides all the materials that are needed.
C. her family can support her finance.
D. the students are encouraged to try out new ideas.
4. Roberto says that his course includes learning how to
A. compare everyday objects.
B. produce magazine illustrations and advertisements.
C. improve the design of domestic equipment.
D. make an artwork.
5. Roberto uses a computer to
A. complete a piece of artwork.
B. put together some initial ideas.
C. write up his project.
D. paint a picture of museum.
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Recording 5: You will hear an interview with a man who makes models for films and television. For
questions 1-5, choose the best answer, A, B, C or D.
1. Matt got a job doing holiday relief work because he wanted A.
to do part-time work.
B. a career in photography.
C. to work in television.
D. to earn a lot money.
2. What did Matt find 'interesting' about the sixties?
A. the fascination with space travel
B. the increased number of comic books
C. the advances in photography
D. the profit in selling books
3. Why were Matt's models used on the news? A.
They were better than pictures.
B. Some facilities had been fixed.
C. The studio was trying new ideas.
D. Some equipment had been destroyed.
4. Matt thinks he was successful at getting work in television because A.
he had good experience.
B. he knew some of the staft.
C. he was available at the right time.
D. he could speak 2 languages.
5. Matt worked on Bright Star as
A. part of a team.
B. the producer.
C. a design student.
D. a director.
Recording 6: You will hear an interview with someone who works in the film industry. For
questions 1-5, choose the best answer, A, B, C or D.
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1. What does Alan say about his job title?
A. It confuses a lot of people
B. It is just a name for the job.
C. It encourages him to work hard.
D. It makes him upset.
2. Alan considers his job to be A.
creative.
B. managerial.
C. easy
D. administrative.
3. When he started in films, Alan A.
immediately learnt new skills.
B. did the same kind of work as before.
C. had to change his working methods.
D. acted in a play.
4. When Alan was working on his latest film, A.
problems were caused by the weather.
B. there were difficulties moving the equipment.
C. he wished he was in the studio.
D. he hoped the film would be successful soon.
5. For Alan, the disadvantage of the job is A.
the amount of responsibility.
B. the criticism he receives.
C. the effect on family life.
D. The low salary.
Recording 7: You will hear a reporter called Linda Watson talking about her visit to the town of
Finstowe. For questions 1-5, choose the best answer, A, B, C or D.
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1. What does Linda say about the car parks? A.
There are not enough of them.
B. They are too far from the city centre.
C. They are so spacious.
D. They are rather small.
2. What does Linda say about the shopping area? A.
It is too busy.
B. It is easy to find one’s way around.
C. It offers plenty of variety.
D. It is so far from her home.
3. What does Linda say about the park?
A. It is as good as people claim.
B. It is unsafe for young children.
C. It has a lot of strict rules.
D. It is so noisy in the morning.
4. What does Linda say about the sports facilities? A.
They are disappointing.
B. They are expensive.
C. They are out of date.
D. They are impressive.
5. What does Linda say about the restaurant?
A. She liked the food.
B. She enjoyed the view.
C. She was pleased with the service.
D. She disliked the cuisine.
Recording 8: You will hear a radio interview about a popular website. For questions 6-12, decide
which of the choices, A, B or C, is the correct answer.
1. When did the website go online?
A. two and a half years ago
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B. 2 years and a half ago
C. exactly a year ago
D. a year and a half ago
2. How many people have visited the website so far?
A. approximately 250,000
B. almost a million
C. more than 8,000,000
D. less than 8,000,000
3. The website's popularity is due partly to the fact that A.
people have very close friends these days.
B. it's not easy to stay in contact with people from your past.
C. more and more people want to organise reunions.
D. a few more people want to organise reunions.
4. Marjorie believes that we want to know
A. if the people we knew are more successful than us.
B. what the people we knew are doing in their lives.
C. if the people we knew remember us.
D. if the people we knew are less successful than us.
5. Where was the story about the couple publicised?
A. on the website
B. in the old magazines
C. in a department store
D. in the newspapers
Recording 9: You will hear an on the radio with a dog trainer called Jane Fennet. For questions 1-5,
choose the best answer (A, B, C and D).
1. In order for a dog to do what you want,
A. It must have a quiet, happy life.
B. You must give it a bone.
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C. It must think you are its leader.
D. You must give it enough dog biscuits.
2. Why is it bad to let your dog jump all over you when you arrive home?
A. Because it will take the dog five minutes to calm down.
B. Because your dog should always look after you.
C. Because the dog will think that it is your leader.
D. Because the dog wants to show his love.
3. A dog that barks and jumps at visitors
A. is trying to make sure you are safe.
B. wants to be taken for a walk.
C. thinks that you are the boss.
D. thinks that the visitors are burglars.
4. If Jane throws a ball for her dog and he doesn’t bring it to her, what does she do?
A. She goes to pick up the ball herself.
B. She makes the dog bring it to her.
C. She tests it to see who is in charge.
D. She ignores the dog.
5. Jane will ignore a dog A.
If it ignores her.
B. When it gets into trouble.
C. If it obeys her instruction.
D. When she’s working with it.
Recording 10: course feedback
1. One reason why Spiros felt happy about his marketing presentation was that
A. he was not nervous.
B. his style was good.
C. the presentation was the best in his group.
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D. his presentation skill was professional.
2. What surprised Hiroko about the other students’ presentations?
A. Their presentations were not interesting.
B. They found their presentations stressful.
C. They just looked at the slides.
D. They didn’t look at the audience enough.
3. After she gave her presentation, Hiroko felt A.
delighted.
B. dissatisfied.
C. embarrassed.
D. Nervous.
4. How does Spiros feel about his performance in tutorials?
A. not very happy
B. really pleased
C. fairly confident
D. very sucessful.
5. Why can the other students participate so easily in discussions?
A. They are polite to each other.
B. They agree to take turns in speaking.
C. They know what to do.
D. They know each other well.
Recording 11: course feedback
1. Why is Hiroko feeling more positive about tutorials now? A.

She finds the other students’ opinions more interesting.
B. She is making more of a contribution.
C. The tutor includes her in the discussion.
D. She can know how to make a presentation.
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2. To help her understand lectures, Hiroko
A. consulted reference materials.
B. had extra tutorials with her lecturers.
C. borrowed lecture notes from other students.
D. Asked her friends to be explained.
3. What does Spiros think of his reading skills? A.
He reads faster than he used to.
B. It still takes him a long time to read.
C. He tends to struggle with new vocabulary.
D. He can manage reading time effectively.
4. What is Hiroko’s subject area?
A. environmental studies
B. health education
C. technology
D. engineering
5. Hiroko thinks that in the reading classes the students should
A. learn more vocabulary.
B. read more in their own subject areas.
C. develop better reading strategies.
D. read whatever they want.
Recording 12: Self-Access Centre
1. Students want to keep the Self-Access Centre because A.

they enjoy the variety of equipment.
B. they like being able to work on their own.
C. they like the view of centre.
D. it is an important part of their studies.
2. Some teachers would prefer to A.
close the Self-Access Centre.
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B. move the Self-Access Centre elsewhere.
C. restrict access to the Self-Access Centre.
D. open another center.
3. The students’ main concern about using the library would be A.
the size of the library.
B. difficulty in getting help.
C. the lack of materials.
D. The quality of facilities.
4. The students like going to the Self-Access Centre with A.
Their parents.
B. Their friends.
C. Their relatives.
D. Their teachers.
5. The Director of Studies is concerned about A.
the cost of upgrading the centre.
B. the lack of space in the centre.
C. the budget to innovate the centre.
D. the difficulty in supervising the centre.
Recording 13: Wildlife in city gardens

1. What led the group to choose their topic?
A. They were concerned about the decline of one species.
B. They were interested in the effects of city growth.
C. They concerned about environmental problems.
D. They wanted to investigate a recent phenomenon.
2. The exact proportion of land devoted to private gardens was confirmed by
A. consulting some official documents.
B. taking large-scale photos.
C. discussions with town surveyors.
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D. The local authority.
3. The group asked garden owners to A.
take part in formal interviews.
B. keep a record of animals they saw.
C. get in contact when they saw a rare species.
D. buy some of animals they neeed for the test.
4. The group made their observations in gardens A.
which had a large number of animal species.
B. which they considered to be representative.
C. which had stable populations of rare animals.
D. which had a large number of plant species.
5. The group did extensive reading on
A. wildlife problems in rural areas.
B. urban animal populations.
C. current gardening practices.
D. wildlife problems in mountainous areas.
Recording 14: Field trip proposal

1. The tutor thinks that Sandra’s proposal
A. should be re-ordered in some parts.
B. needs a contents page.
C. ought to include more information.
D. cost a lot of money.
2. The proposal would be easier to follow if Sandra A.
inserted subheadings.
B. used more paragraphs.
C. lengthened her sentences.
D. shortened her sentences.
3. What was the problem with the formatting on Sandra’s proposal?
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A. Separate points were not clearly identified.
B. The headings were not always clear.
C. Page numbering was not used in an appropriate way.
D. The main ideas are not clear enough.
4. The tutor thinks that Sandra’s suggestion to go to Navajo Tribe Part is
A. a good idea.
B. a genious idea.
C. an invisible idea.
D. a bad idea.
5. Sandra became interested in visiting the Navajo National Park through A.
articles she read.
B. movies she saw as a child.
C. photographs she found on the internet.
D. magazines she bought.
Recording 15: Agricultural park
1. When are the experimental areas closed to the public?

A. all the year round
B. almost all the year
C. twice a year
D. a short time every year
2. How can you move around the park?
A. by tram, walking or bicycle
B. by solar car or bicycle
C. by bicycle, walking or bus
D. by car and bus
3. The rare breed animals kept in the park include
A. hens and horses. B. goats and cows.
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C. goats and horses.
D. goats and hens.
4. What is the main purpose of having the Rare Breeds Section?
A. to save unusual animals
B. to keep a variety of breeds
C. to educate the public
D. to teach the children
5. What can you see in the park at the present time?
A. the arrival of wild birds
B. fruit tree blossom
C. a market
D. a demonstration of fishing
Recording 16: Latin American studies

1. Paul decided to get work experience in South America
because he wanted A. to teach English there.
B. to improve his Spanish.
C. to teach French there.
D. to learn about Latin America life.
2. What project work did Paul originally intend to get involved
in?
A. construction
B. agriculture
C. technology
D. tourism
3. why did Paul change from one project to another?
A. His first job was not well organized.
B. He found doing the routine work very boring.
C. The work was too physically demanding.
D. He wanted to get a more challeging job.
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4. In the village community, he learnt how important it was to
A. respect family life.
B. develop trust.
C. use money wisely.
D. prove himself.
5. What does Paul say about his project manager? A. He let
Paul do most of the work.
B. His plans were too ambitious.
C. He was so bossy.
D. He was very supportive of Paul.
Part 3: Listen to the recording and fill in the missing information.
Recording 1: On a travel programme, you will hear a man, Jeremy Clark, reporting from
Mapé, a tropical island where people go on holiday. For questions 1-10, complete the sentences.
Mapé - a tropical island
1. weekend; 2. water taxi; 3. car park / parking lot; 4. (evening) market; 5. motorbike / motor cycle;
6. mountains; 7. colours; 8. diving; 9. simple (and) fresh; 10. marmalade
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Recording 2: You will hear an interview with Alan Burgess, who has just returned
from the Arctic where he was filming polar bears. For questions 1-10, complete the
sentences.
Filming polar bears
1. eight/8 months; 2. Alaska; 3. wool; 4. white; 5. sense/power of smell; 6. 1/2/half/50 % / 300
kg / three hundred kg; 7. (more) vitamins; 8. April; 9. tent; 10. (autumn) (science) lectures
Recording 3: You will hear a man called Jeremy Baker talking about different ways of
travelling in northern Finland. For questions 1-10, complete the sentences. Travelling in
northern Finland
1. Stop; 2. German (too); 3. (white) ears; 4. female; 5. 30/thirty kg/kilos/kilograms; 6. (tree)
branches; 7. (some/the) water; 8. speed boat; 9. (too/very) noisy; 10. Hands
Recording 4: You will hear an interview with a man called Lucas Doran, who is talking
about his job as a zookeeper. For questions 1-10, complete the sentences.
1. snakes; 2. ill / sick / unwell / not well; 3. water; 4. (eating) (the) grapes; 5. arm; 6. students; 7.
(a) cake / cakes; 8. bus; 9. biology; 10. (famous) (conservation/research) (nature) park /
reserve / (natural) reservation / animal/ wildlife/safari park / conservation/research area
Recording 5: You will hear part of a radio programme about a competition student can enter
in order to win a visit to the European Space Agency. For questions 1-10, fill in the answers.
European Space Agency When does the competition take place? (1) …………..
1 (in) (the/this) autumn 2 50 (students) / fifty (students)
3 (to) ( just) (like) (being) (in) (the) (outer) space / (it is compared to) space
4 (only) (for) (about] 20/twenty seconds
5 (a) (group of) scientist(s)
6 (only) one/1 (competition
7 (lots of/a lot of) (small) nails
8 (they) (just) floated/flew (away) / they started to float (in the air)
9 (a) (group of) Italian (students) / (a) (group of) Italians
10 ( the flame/it was) (completely) round
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SPEAKING 4.3
Test 1
Part 1. Interview
The examiner will ask the candidate about him/herself, his/her work or study and some questions about
the topic “Television programmes”
1. What type of programmes do you usually watch on television? Why?

2. How many hours do you watch television each day? Why?
3. Do you prefer to watch television alone or with others? Why?
Part 2. Monologue
You will have to talk about the following topic for one to two minutes. You can make some notes to help
if you wish.
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Describe a happy time in your life.
You should say:
• What the happy time was

• Who you were with
• Where you were and what you were doing
• And say why this was such a happy period of your life.
Part 3. Discussion
You are going to discuss some questions with the examiner. The questions are related to the topic in
part 2.
1. Some people say that as they age, they become happier. What’s your opinion?
2. What types of things influence personal happiness? Why?
3. Do you believe wealth and possessions make people happy? Why/ why not?
Test 2
Part 1. Interview
the topic “sounds”
1. Which sounds from nature do you enjoy? Why?

2. Which sounds that you hear regularly do you dislike? Why?
3. Which sound remind you of when you were young?
Part 2. Monologue
if you wish.
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Describe a park or natural area which you enjoy.
You should say:
• Where it is and how often you go there

• Who you normally go there with
• What you do there
• And say why you enjoy going there.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. What type of outdoor places do people in your country visit and enjoy?
2. How important do you think it is for people to spend time outdoor enjoying nature? Why?
3. What are some of the effects of urbanisation in your country?
Test 3
Part 1. Interview
the topic “relaxation”
1. What do you like to do in order to relax? Why?

2. How often do you perform this relaxing activity?
3. Do you think you will relax this way in the future? Why/ Why not?
Part 2. Monologue
if you wish.
Describe a walk you enjoyed.
You should say:
• Where the walk was

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• Who you went with
• How long it was for
• And explain why it was so enjoyable.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. Do you think there is more environmental awareness among people in your country than a
decade ago? Why?
2. What measures are being taken to protect the environment in your country? How successful
have these been?
3. Is protecting and preserving the environment the responsibility of individual citizens or national
governments? Why?
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Test 4
The examiner will ask the candidate about him/herself, his/her work or study and some questions
about the topic “cooking and meals”
1. Who usually cooks meals in your house?

2. What is your favourite meal of the day? Why?
3. Do you prefer to eat at home or restaurant? Why?
Part 2. Monologue
You will have to talk about the following topic for one to two minutes. You can make some notes to
help if you wish.
Describe something you made by yourself.
You should say:
• What you made and how

• What you used it for
• How long it took to make
• And say whether it was easy or difficult to make.
Part 3. Discussion
You are going to discuss

some questions with
the examiner. The questions are related to the topic in part 2.
1. What types of art and craft are popular in your country? Why?
2. What are some of the benefits of making handmade items?
3. Are there any disadvantages to make things by hand?
Test 5
Part 1. Interview
about the topic “family”
1. What type of activity does your family do together? Why?
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Part 1. Interview
2. Have you always done this type of activity together?
3. What do you like about spending time together in this way?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe a healthy activity that you do.
You should say:
• When you do it and how often

• Where you do it
• Who you do it with
• And say whether you enjoy this healthy activity or not.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. How do most people keep healthy in your country?

2. What is the role of schools in educating students about maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
3. What can be done to encourage people to live healthy lifestyle?
Test 6
about the topic “health”
1. Is it important to you to eat healthy food? Why?
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2. If you catch a cold, what do you do to help you feel better?
3. Do you pay attention to public transportation about health?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe an occasion when you had to wait a long time for someone
or something to arrive.
You should say:
• Who or what you were waiting for

• How long you had to wait
• Why you had to wait a long time
• And explain how you felt about waiting a long time.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. In what kinds of situations, should people always arrive early?

2. How important it is to arrive early in your country?
3. How can modern technology help people to arrive early?
Test 7
Part 1. Interview
about the topic “clothes”
1. Where do you buy most of your clothes? Why?

2. How often do you buy new clothes for yourself? Why?
3. Have the kinds of clothes you like changed in recent years? Why?
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Part 1. Interview
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe a time when you visited a friend or family member at their

workplace.
You should say:
• Who you visited

• Where this person worked
• Why you visited this person’s workplace
• And explain how you felt about visiting this person’s
workplace.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. What things make an office comfortable to work in?

2. Why do some people prefer to work outdoor?
3. Do you agree that the building people work in is more important than the colleagues they
work with?
Test 8
about the topic “transportation”
1. What is the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?

2. How often do you take buses?
3. Is driving to work popular in your country? Why?
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Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe an important decision/choice that you made in your life.
You should say:
• What the decision was

• What you had to choose between
• What the results of the decision was and whether it was a
good choice
• And explain why it was an important decision or choice for
you
Part 3.
Discussion
part 2.
1. What are the typical choices people make at different stages of their lives?
2. Should important choices be made by parents rather than by young adults?
3. Why do some people like to discuss choices with other people?
Test 9
Part 1. Interview
about the topic “bicycle”
1. How popular are bicylces in your country?

2. Are they used more now than in the past? Why?
3. What do bicycles means to you?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
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Part 1. Interview
Describe a time when you visited a friend or family member at their

workplace.
You should say:
• Who you visited

• Where this person worked
• Why you visited this person’s workplace
• And explain how you felt about visiting this person’s
workplace.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. What things make an office comfortable to work in?

2. Why do some people prefer to work outdoor?
3. Do you agree that the building people work in is more important than the colleagues they
work with?
Test 10
about the topic “computer”
1. When did you first use computers?

2. Which computer software do you use more? Why?
3. Do you think computers are bad for your health?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe an occasion that you wore formal clothes You
should say: 70
• What occasion it was

• When it was
• Where it was
• And explain why you wore formal clothes.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. Do you think it is necessary for children to wear school uniforms?

2. When do people wear formal clothes?
3. Will the way we dress influence the way we behave?
Test 11
Part 1. Interview
about the topic “dream”
1. How often do you have dreams?

2. What do you dream about?
3. Why do some people have nightmares?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe a time when you had to change your plan/ your mind.
You should say:
• When this happened

• What made you change your plan
• What the new plan was
• And explain how you felt about the change.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
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Part 1. Interview
1. Do you lie changes? Why?
2. Why do some people hate changes?
3. How can you change people’s opinions?
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Test 12
about the topic “being alone”
1. When was the last time you were alone?

2. What do you like to do when you are alone?
3. Is it important to have some time alone?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe an exciting experience in your life.
You should say:
• When the experience took place

• Where the experience took place
• What happened exactly
• And explain why the experience was so exciting
Part 3.
Discussion
You are going to discuss some questions with the examiner. The questions are related to the topic
in part 2.
1. Should people always avoid danger, or is it a good idea sometimes to take risks?
2. What risks should people try to avoid?
3. What do people learn about themselves from having adventures?
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Part 1. Interview
Test 13
Part 1. Interview
about the topic “efficiency”
1. Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the evening?

2. Why do some people find it difficult to focus in the morning?
3. What do you do to improve your efficiency?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe the most important success in your life.
You should say:
• When you achieved it

• Who contributed to your success
• How you have managed to success
• And explain why it is so important to you
Part 3.
Discussion
in part 2.
1. How important is goal-setting in your life?

2. What are your achievements and accomplishments in your life?
3. Do you think having an organized program can lead to people’s success?
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Test 14
about the topic “physical exercise”
1. Do you do any physical exercise?

2. Do young people in your country like to do exercise?
3. Do you think people are keen on doing physical activity? Why?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe a project you had to do as part of your studies or work.
You should say:
• What the purpose of that project was

• What you had to do
• How well the project was completed
• And say if you think it would have been easier to complete that
project on your own or with the help of other people, and why.
Part 3.
Discussion
in part 2.
1. Should people be encouraged to get involved in team working? Why?

2. What is the significance of team working?
3. Why do you think schools and institutions assign projects to students?
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Part 1. Interview
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Part 1. Interview
Test 15
about the topic “drinking water”
1. How often do you drink water?

2. What kinds of water do you like to drink?
3. Do you drink bottled water or water from water machines?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe the best present you have received.
You should say:
• What it was
• What it looked like
• Who gave it to you and when
• And explain why you liked it so much.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. What are some common gifts people usually receive in your country?
2. What children like to receive as a gift?
3. How the types of gifts people send to each other have changed in recent years?
Test 16
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Part 1. Interview
about the topic “running”
1. How often do you run?

2. Is running a good exercise?
3. Do you run more now than you did in the past?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe a piece of news you have heard that impresses you You
should say:
• What the news was

• When you heard it
• Where you heard it from
• and explain how it affected you.
Part 3.
Discussion
part 2.
1. What is the importance of knowing the news?

2. What is your favorite source of news?
3. Do you think people hear sad/happy news more than before?
Test 17
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Part 1. Interview
about the topic “sunglasses”
1. Do people in your country wear sunglasses?

2. Do you often wear sunglasses?
3. Where do you buy sunglasses?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe one of your neighbours you remember well.
You should say:
• Who he/ she was

• What he/ she is like
• When you became neighbours
• and explain why you remember him/her so well.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. What is the difference between a neighbour and a friend?

2. How do you think you can improve your neighbourhood?
3. What things bother you the most in your neighbours?
Test 18
about the topic “study”
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Part 1. Interview
1. What is your area of speacialization?
2. Why did you choose that major to study?
3. Do you think your country has an effective education system?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe a method of learning a foreign language you have ever

used.
You should say:
• What you did

• How long you used this method
• How it compares to other methods of learning
• and say whether you will use the same method in future or
not, and why.
Part 3.
part 2.
1. Do you think age is an important factor in learning a language?

2. What are the advantages of learning English language?
3. What difficulties would a foreigner have when he learns your native language?
Test 19
about the topic “dream”
1. How long did the longest trip you take?
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Part 1. Interview
2. Which country would you like to travel to in the future?
3. Would you like to travel to space? Why? / Why not?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe an important invention before the age of computer.
You should say:
• What the invention is

• Why you think it is important
• What the advantages and disadvantages of the invention are.
• and explain how this invention has changed our lives.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. What is the significant impact of modern inventions on our life?

2. Do you think it's necessary to develop modem invention in the countryside?
3. What do you think about the future inventions?
Test 20
about the topic “shoes”
1. Do you like shoes?

2. How often do you buy shoes?
3. Do you like to buy shoes that are comfortable or good-looking?
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Part 1. Interview
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Talk about a household chore you do in your house.
You should say:
• What the chore is

• Why it needs to be done
• How often you do it
• and say if you get a feeling of satisfaction from doing this
chore or not, and why.
Part 3.
Discussion
part 2.
1. What kinds of house chores should men do?

2. Is cooking a men's job or a women's job? Why?
3. How has the role of men and women changed in today’s life?
Test 21
about the topic “colors”
1. Are there any colors you dislike?

2. Is color very important to you when you are buying something?
3. Do you prefer light or dark color?
Part 2. Monologue
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Part 1. Interview
help if you wish.
Describe a historical figure in your country.
You should say:
• Who this person was

• What he/she looked like
• When he/she lived
• and explain why he/she was an important person.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. What are the characteristics of a leader?

2. What is the importance of history in our life?
3. What can we learn from the life of important leaders?
Test 22
about the topic “patience”
1. Do you have patience?

2. Have you ever lost patience?
3. When do you need patience the most?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
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Part 1. Interview
Describe a film or a TV program which has made a strong

impression on you.
You should say:
• What kind of movie/ program it was

• When you watched it
• What it was about
• and explain why this movie made strong impression on
you.
Part 3.
Discussion
part 2.
1. What types of movies are popular in your country?

2. Do you think what children see on TV affects their behavior?
3. Should the government control what we watch?
Test 23
about the topic “swimming”
1. Are there many places to swim near where you live?

2. Is swimming very popular in your country?
3. What do you think are the benefits of swimming?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
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Part 1. Interview
Describe if you could change one thing in the world, what it would
be.
You should say:
• What it would be
• How you would change it
• Why you want to change that
• and explain why you think it is the most important thing you
could change.
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. If you could change your negative personality trait, what would you have changed?
2. If you could live your life over again, would you do the same things you are doing now?
Why?
3. Why do you think some people resist changes?
Test 24
about the topic “teacher”
1. Do you want to be a teacher? Why?/Why not?

2. Did you pretend to be a teacher in the childhood?
3. What qualities should a good teacher have?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe a book you would like to read in the future.
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• What it is
• Why you would like to read that book
• Why you have never read it before
• and say how you think it can be compared to other books
you have already read.
Part 1. Interview
Part 3. Discussion
part 2.
1. What types of books do children like?

2. Should we encourage children to read books? Why?
3. How has children's reading habit changed in recent years?
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Part 1. Interview
Test 25
about the topic “sleep”
1. How many hours do you sleep a day?

2. Do you think it is enough? Why?
3. What do you do to improve sleeping quality?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe the best age of your life.
You should say:
• What age it was

• What you did in that age
• and explain why it was the best age of your life.
Part 3. Discussion
in part 2.
1. What can people do to make the best use of their life?

2. What is the most important event for a teenager?
3. Will people’s behaviours change over years? How?
Test 26
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Part 1. Interview
about the topic “travel”
1. What are the benefits of visiting different countries?

2. What do you need to do before you go abroad on holiday?
3. What is your favourite holiday activity?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Talk about a piece of advice you received that was helpful for you.
You should say:
• Who gave this advice to you

• When you were given this advice
• What it was about
• and explain why the advice was helpful for you
Part 3.
Discussion
in part 2.
1. When do people often need advice?

2. Is it helpful to learn from others experience?
3. What kind of advice do parents give to their children?
Test 27
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Part 1. Interview
about the topic “festival”
1. What is your favourite festival?

2. How do you celebrate the festival?
3. What is the most popular festival in your country?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe an advertisement which has influenced you You
should say:
• What was advertised

• What it was like
• What the effect of the advertisement was on you
• and explain if you think it was an effective advertisement or
not, and why.
Part 3. Discussion
in part 2.
1. Do you think advertisements influence what people buy?

2. What do you think are the criteria of assessing a good piece of advertisement?
3. What will happen if authoritative advertisements prevail in the market?
Test 28
about the topic “sky”
1. Do you like to watch the sky?
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Part 1. Interview
2. What is the sky like at night in your city?
3. Do you like to watch stars?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Talk about your favorite place that you would like to spend
your free time.
You should say:
• Where it is
• How you can get there
• What you do there
Part 3. • and say how you would improve that place if you could.
Discussion
in part 2.
1. Where do people in your country prefer to spend their holidays?

2. What activities do people do to entertain themselves?
3. What should the government do to attract tourists?
Test 29
about the topic “noise”
90
Part 1. Interview
1. Do you mind noises?
2. What type of noise do you come across in your daily life?
3. What are some places where there is a lot of noise?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe a flower you often buy for other people.

You should say:
• What it is
• What it is like
• When you give it
• and explain why you choose and like to buy this flower.
Part 3. Discussion
in part 2.
1. What is a national flower in your country and what is it the symbol of?
2. In what occasions do people give flowers to each other in your country?
3. Is there a special kind of flower that is used for special occasions?
4. Is there a special color that associates something bad in your culture?
Test 30
91
Part 1. Interview
about the topic “pollution”
1. Is there anything being polluted in your city?

2. What are the causes of that pollution?
3. Have you ever done anything to help the environment?
Part 2. Monologue
help if you wish.
Describe a job you would like to do in the future.
You should say:
• Why you chose that job

• What the good things about that job are
• What the difficulties of doing that job are
• and describe how it is difficult comparing to other jobs
Part 3.
Discussion
in part 2.
1. What is the best way to prepare for a job interview?

2. Which jobs do you think are the most dangerous?
3. How can employers keep the staff happy?
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PART 1 – VOCABULARY

1. If you want to…………. success in life, you have to work hard.

13. I didn’t _______ her as she was wearing a blond wig.

A. do and say the right things B. do something

A. short B. after C. next D.

A. to not stay B. to stay not C. to stay not D. not to stay

A. carry B. carrying C. to carry D. carried

1. A adga B angle C corner D curve

Proof that silence is golden for studying

1. A. stand B. maintain C. hold D. support

A. Traditions concerning children's lost teeth

B. Presents for young children's lost teeth

C. Animals eating children's lost teeth

D. Customs concerning children's new teeth

Question 2. The word "their" in paragraph 1 refers to .

A. houses' B. roofs' C. children's D. countries'

A. countries B. families C. beginnings D. stories

A. The importance of living organisms B. Causes of animal extinction

A. unimportant B. unavoidable C. unexpected D. unrecognizable

A. natural obstacles B. low birthrates C. some species D. human-

A. Marine pollution and its many forms

A. serious B. insignificant C. unpredictable D. positive

A. ocean's depths B. man-made pollutants

A. appear B. prevent C. produce D. limit

Question 1. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. an important guest B. a happy occasion C. a type of food D. a kind of gift

Question 3. The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to .

A. the couple's B. the parents' C. the relatives' D. the friends'

Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child’s grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the

Question 1. What is the main idea of the passage?

Question 1. What is the main focus of this reading?

Question 1. What is the main idea of this reading?

A. Birds bring bad luck.

B. Don’t look a crow in the eye.

A. Alaskan trees are dying.

B. Warmer temperatures are affecting Alaska.

Part 1: Listen to the recordings and choose the correct answer.

Recording 10: course feedback

Recording 11: course feedback

1. Why is Hiroko feeling more positive about tutorials now? A.

Recording 12: Self-Access Centre

1. Students want to keep the Self-Access Centre because A.

Recording 13: Wildlife in city gardens

Recording 14: Field trip proposal

Recording 15: Agricultural park

1. When are the experimental areas closed to the public?

Recording 16: Latin American studies

Part 3: Listen to the recording and fill in the missing information.

1. What type of programmes do you usually watch on television? Why?

You should say:

• What the happy time was

1. Which sounds from nature do you enjoy? Why?

You should say:

• Where it is and how often you go there

1. What do you like to do in order to relax? Why?

Describe a walk you enjoyed.

You should say:

• Where the walk was

1. Who usually cooks meals in your house?

Describe something you made by yourself.

You should say:

• What you made and how

You are going to discuss