17.11.

2021
I. LISTENING (5 points)
• Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần.
• Thí sinh có 3 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài nghe.
• Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.

Part 1: You will hear a telephone conversation between a student and an assistant in a job
agency. Listen and complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A
NUMBER for each answer.

Wright’s Employment Agency

Registration form
Name: Helen 0. ____ SHEPARD ____
Address: 18 Henley Street, Mill Town
Post code: 1. ___nt47hv_____________________
Telephone: 2. ________0794576674________________
Looking for 3. ____fulltime________________ work
Experience:
 4. ___work______ in residential children’s home
 Waitressing
 Cleaning in hotel
Own transport? 5. ____No__________________
Availability: not night shifts, can start immediately

Part 2: You will hear five short extracts in which different people are talking about things they
have read or heard related to the modern workplace. Listen and choose the best answer A, B or C.

1. The first speaker has read an article which was examining

A. the quality of modern life.
B. the purpose of leisure pursuits.
C. the need for technological change.
2. She feels that the article was
A. exaggerated.
B. unoriginal.
C. thought-provoking.
3. The radio programme which the second speaker heard was about
A. developing free-time activities.
B. changing attitudes to leisure.
C. dealing with social problems.
4. He agrees that we need to
A. set ourselves realistic targets in life.
B. prepare ourselves for periods of unemployment.
C. allow ourselves the luxury of time off from routine.
5. The third speaker has read a report about
A. maintaining standards in the workplace.
B. defining what represents a reasonable workload.
C. measuring levels of job satisfaction.
6. She mentions washing machines to show how mechanization has
A. changed our expectations.
B. increased our productivity.

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 C. released us from mundane tasks.
7. The fourth speaker has read a book about how computers
A. reduce the costs of existing activities.
B. allow people to use their time better.
C. increase the potential range of activities.
8. He disagrees with the idea that technological advance
A. puts additional pressure on people
B. reduces employment possibilities
C. leads to unnecessary tasks being undertaken.
9. The fifth speaker has seen a television programme about people
A. losing their holiday entitlement
B. choosing not to take holidays.
C. lack the money to take holidays.
10. She feels this trend may result in
A. a reduction in the quality of work.
B. poor health amongst staff.
C. loss of job security.
Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 3: Listen to a piece of news from BBC about how to spot fake news and fill in the missing
information. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS taken from the recording for each
answer in the spaces provided.

Due to the rise of social media and online platforms, misleading information can go viral.
It is advisable to be skeptical and avoid sharing, liking or (1)
_retweeting_____________________ the misleading contents.
Tips to spot fake news
 Look at the sources and check whether the language is (2)sensationalist
______________________ or thick with loaded terms.
 Be careful with misleading images, (3) _meets______________________, and double-
check quotes.
 Zoom into an image and check for a shop, a street sign, a vehicle license plate, a
billboard or a (4) plackoff______________________ which can reveal its location.
A video widely shared in the Middle East in 2018 claimed to show Iranian police
(5)_____looting_________________ a shop in street protests. This is a fake video because it is
easy to see Spanish word for police on (6) the right shield______________________.
 Use platforms like Google, TinEye, Bing and Yandex to check when an image first
appeared on the web, so you know whether it’s an old image (7) _during the
wrap_____________________
 Look for clues to a (8) bot account______________________ although it is not always
easy to be identified.
 Check an account’s handle or username. If it has loads of random letters and numbers in
succession, it might be generated by (9) __algorithm____________________.
 Look at the account’s bio to see how much information is provided and whether it
matches the activity.
 Reverse search the profile photo to see whether it is a (10) genetic stock
image_________________ or it is stolen from somewhere else.
 Analyse the timeline. If you see an unverified account posting over 70 times a day on a
regular basis, it is more likely an inauthentic social media account.

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II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (3 points)
Part 1: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence
1. There is a large effort ________ to rebuild arts education in the New York city public
schools. 
A. under way B. a long way C. out of the way D. in the way
2. It included 105 job losses and a _____________ in shift work, with some of the large staff
numbers recruited in the past year expected to be let go first.
A. breakdown B. layout C. cutback D. out-take cutback
3. Our teacher tends to ______ certain subjects which she finds difficult to talk about.
A. boil down B. string along C. skate over D. track down
4. I couldn’t remember where I had left my car, when it suddenly ______ me that I didn’t have a
car any longer! 
A. dawned on B. ran into C. went through D. tumbled to
5. The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was__________
A. wet behind the ears B. feeling your ears burning
C. ringing in your ears D. keeping your ears open
6. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the _____
wonderfully. 
A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion
7.  We need a more _______ assessment of the chances of ending this war.
A. moral B. sober C. plain D. vivid
8. As their bookshop wasn’t doing well, they decided to branch ______and sell compact discs
and cassettes as well. 
A. out B. over C. down on D. out for
9. Lisa attempted to ______ herself with her new boss by volunteering to take on extra work. 
A. ingratiate B. please C. gratify D. command
10. They continued fighting despite all the ______they met with. 
A. adversities B. amenities C. properties D. liabilities
11. I have been back to the doctor three times and he still hasn't ______ the reason for all the
pain I have been suffering from recently. 
A. indicated B. highlighted C. pinpointed D. looked
12. I realized ______ that he was a thief.  
A. sooner of later B. all along C. at the beginning D. eventually 

13. Find someone who will let you talk things through, or _____ that, write down your thoughts. 
A. except B. failing C. for all of D. given
14. Karen was terribly nervous before the interview but she managed to pull herself ________
and act confidently. 
A. through B. over C. together D. off
15. His flat looks so ______ that it is difficult to believe he just had a party last night. 
A. spick and span B. by and large C. safe and sound D. sick and tired 
16. Brain cancer requires ______ treatment such as surgery. 
A. aggressive B. confrontational C. malignant D. rigorous
17. Harry was offered a scholarship to study in Japan and he _____ the opportunity with both
hands.  
A. grasped B. grabbed C. held D. passed
18. Until your finances are in the _______, it is not a good idea to take out a loan.
A. credit B. funds C. profit D. black
19. Our firm is so successful because it is at the cutting ______ of computer technology. 
A. limit B. fringe C. verge D. edge
20. The most important parts of your job may seem difficult now but they will become second
______ to you within a couple of weeks. 
A. instinct B. thought C. nature D. mind

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Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Part 2: Supply the correct form of the given word in each sentence
1. The prison service has the twin goals of punishment and __rehabitation______ (HABIT)
2. They were now faced with seemingly________(MOUNT) technical problems.
3. The teacher said that he found it difficult to cope with a class of __inaffectious______
(AFFECT) teenagers.
4. He is _fa_______ (FAIL) polite and tries desperately to understand other people's views.
5. Their refusal to ________ (TAIL) spending plans and to increase the burden on poll tax
payers is expected.
6. __similarity______ (SIMILAR) is consequently difficult, particularly as the minority groups
experience considerable hostility.
7. The new policy only serves to ________ (ACCENT) the inadequacy of provision for the
homeless.
8. And then, to the audience's ________ (MYSTIC), the band suddenly stopped playing.
9. The system of counties was essential to Frankish government, and a count could
wield considerable power, particularly in faraway________ (FAR) regions.
10. If evolution has__wired______ (WIRE) into us a belief that there are objective moral
obligations, then we will believe that there are.

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

III. READING (6 points)

Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the best option to fill in each gap.
Attention Deficiency Disorder (ADD) is a neurobiological problem that affects 3-5% of all
children. (1)_______include inattentiveness and having difficulty getting organized, as well as
easily becoming (2)________. Sometimes, ADD is accompanied by hyperactivity. In these
cases, the sufferer exhibits (3)________physical activity.
Psychostimulant drugs can be (4________to ADD sufferers to assist them with the
completion of the desired thought processes, although they might cause (5)______. Current
theory states that medication is the only (6)_______action that has a sound scientific basic. This
action should only be taken after an accurate diagnosis is made.
Children with ADD do not (7)______have trouble learning; their problem is that they
involuntarily (8)________their attention elsewhere. It is not only children that are (9)_______by
this condition. Failure to treat ADD can lead to lifelong emotional and behavioral problems.
Early diagnosis and treatment, however, are the key to successfully overcoming learning
difficulties (10)_______with ADD.
1. A. Symptoms B. Sights C. Signs D. Signals
2. A. distracted B. dim C. divulged D. unattended
3. A. excessive B. rich C. exaggerated D. over

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4. A. handed B. taken C. given D. drunk
5. A. disadvantages B. damage C. pain D. side-effects
6. A. cure B. health C. remedial D. medical
7. A. absolutely B. eternally C. necessarily D. always
8. A. switch B. carry C. move D. bring
9. A. worsened B. affected C. caused D. spoiled
10. A. combined B. associated C. made D. supplied
Your answers
1.C 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.D
6.C 7.D 8.B 9.B 10.B

Part 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question.
For many years, sky watchers have reported seeing mysterious sights known as Transient
Lunar Phenomena (TLP) on the surface of the moon. These are of two main types: fleeting
flashes of light and spreading clouds of mist. Most professional astronomers have tended to
dismiss these phenomena as figments of the observers' imagination or as "observational errors":
either optical illusions or problems with the observers' telescopes. One explanation put forth by
professional astronomers blames the flashes on Earth satellites passing in front of the moon.
Satellite surfaces can flash like a car's windshield in sunlight, simulating a lunar flash. It was this
mechanism that astronomers R. R. Raste and P. Maley used to explain a large lunar flash
observed on March 23, 1983, and other sightings as well.
One problem with the satellite theory is that TLP were reported long before the advent of
artificial satellites. The earliest known account comes from the twelfth-century writer Gervase.
On June 18, 1178, in Canterbury, England, Gervase was observing an eclipse of the moon. He
was startled by what appeared to be "a flaming torch ... that spewed out fire, hot coals, and
sparks." Eighteenth-century astronomer Sir William Herschel, discoverer of the planet Uranus,
also reported seeing both types of TLP. He described one TLP as looking like a piece of slowly
burning charcoal. In 1830, Andrew Grant, studying as the moon from an observatory in Cape
Town, South Africa, also observed flashing lights. He told newspaper reporters that he believed
the lights came from the sun flashing off clear glass domes that covered cities and forests on the
otherwise dead moon. Grant claimed in an interview that he had seen flocks of red and white
birds, herds of "diminutive bison," and strange beavers that walked on their hind legs. Not only
that, but he claimed even to have seen people with batlike wings who had built towers and
pyramids beneath the domes.
In more recent times, a record number of TLP were monitored from 1968 to 1972, during
the Apollo missions to the moon. This fact is hardly surprising given that more telescopes were
probably trained on the moon during these four years than had been in the entire 270-year history
of telescopic observation preceding that time. Though many sightings were dubious, some were
highly plausible because they were made by independent observers at different locations.
Another notable TLP observation, and the only one confirmed by photographic evidence, took
place on April 23, 1994. When over a hundred amateur astronomers reported seeing a dark red
cloud spreading across a portion of the Aristachus crater, astronomer Bonnie Buratti of the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory decided to investigate. She got access to photographs of the moon taken
by the U.S. lunar mapping satellite Clementine, and indeed, these images confirmed the presence
of a reddish cloud obscuring part of the crater.
Even those who believe in TLP cannot agree why the moon sporadically flashes and
forms clouds, but many theories have been proposed. Another possibility is that, in some places
on the moon, there are chemicals that glow when they are exposed to bursts of radiation from the
sun during solar flares. There is, in fact, some evidence that TLP are observed more frequently
during episodes of solar activity. After Project Apollo astronauts brought lunar rocks back to the
earth, scientists determined that there are flammable gases inside some moon rocks. Perhaps
these rocks crack open and are then ignited by a stray spark, causing the flash. However, what

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causes these rocks to split open? One possibility is "thermal cracking." A rock heats up in the
intense sunlight. Suddenly, when the sun sets, the temperature drops, and the stone cracks. The
rocks might also be shattered by "moonquakes," seismic activity on the moon, or by meteors.
Scientist R. Zito believes the flashes come not from gas trapped inside the rocks but from the
crystals of the rocks themselves. If someone chews a sugar cube in a dark room, sparks appear to
come from the person's mouth as the sugar crystals are crushed. Zito believes that this "sugar
cube effect" occurs when meteors smash into lunar rocks, crushing the crystals.
And what about the billowing clouds? The most commonly held belief today is that they
are caused by pockets of gas trapped beneath the lunar sur face. The clouds may be caused by the
rapid escape of these gases, which kicks up clouds of dust. The pockets of gas may be freed by
moonquakes or the pockets may be punctured by meteors.
The true cause of TLP - if indeed they do exist - is still an unsolved mystery, however,
and will probably remain that way at least until humans return to the moon.

1. Which of the following statements best summarizes the overall organization of the passage?
A. A popular idea is challenged, and this challenge is then refuted.
B. A generalization is made, and examples of it are examined.
C. Historical information is reviewed and then the current situation presented.
D. A phenomenon is described and possible explanations for it are proposed.
2. The word fleeting in the passage is closest in meaning to _______
A. brightly glowing B. amazing C. short-lived D. blinking
3. The phrase this mechanism in paragraph 1 refers to _______
A. the flashing of sunlight off a reflective surface
B. the windshield of an automobile
C. a satellite
D. an observer's telescope
4. Why does the author mention the writer Gervase in paragraph 2?
A. To weaken the satellite theory of Raste and Maley
B. To document the earliest sighting of a lunar eclipse by a scientist
C. To support the ideas of Herschel and Grant
D. To provide an early theory about the causes of TLP

5. Which of these sightings claimed to be made by Andrew Grant does the author apparently find
most unbelievable?
A. The flocks of red and white birds
B. The bat-winged people who built towers and pyramids
C. The herds of tiny bison
D. The unusual beavers that walked on two legs
6. According to the author, an observation is more reliable when it is made by _______
A. a professional astronomer
B. a group of astronomers working together
C. a number of observers working separately in different locations
D. a person observing the same part of the moon night after night
7. How was astronomer Bonnie Buratti able to "confirm" the presence of a cloud on the moon?
A. By interviewing one hundred amateur astronomers
B. By examining satellite photography
C. By analyzing lunar rocks
D. By taking a picture through a telescope
8. The word stray in the passage is closest in meaning to _______
A. speeding B. hot C. spinning D. undirected
9. Which of the following situations is an example of "thermal cracking" as it is described in
paragraph 4?
A. A dam breaks when water rises behind it

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 B. Sparks appear when someone chews a candy mint in a dark room
C. A cool glass breaks when it is filled with boiling water
D. An ice cube melts in the heat of the sun
10. All of the following are given as possible reasons for the cracking of moon rocks EXCEPT
A. seismic activity B. sudden temperature changes
C. the action of meteors D. the pressure of gases

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 3: You are going to read some horoscopes. Choose from the horoscopes (A-F) and match
with a statement. The horoscopes may be chosen more than once.
A. At times you'll wonder how many major roles you're meant to play in the lives of others.
Instead of trying to keep everybody happy, focus on a one-to-one relationship that's suffering
from neglect. Do whatever it takes to rejuvenate it. A close relationship is about to go through a
magical phase, and although you should relax and enjoy it, there will still be tricky topics to
tackle. Remember: too many words can weaken even the strongest argument. As a certain
situation becomes untenable, it's not your job to make everything perfect for everybody. You
could try detaching yourself, as long as those concerned don't start wondering why they're being
given the cold shoulder. Be tactful.
B. It may not be until you look back on this week that you realise it was a watershed. That's
mostly because you'll be so absorbed by sudden offers and the dilemmas left over from recent
events. With things moving so swiftly, you'll have to leave details for later. But you'll soon
realise that developments are only the first stage in a series of brilliant ideas and changing
situations that lasts until the end of the month. Knowing that, you can afford to aim higher than
you would otherwise. Be sure to get to grips with minor problems now - you're line for one or
two wonderful experiences and mustn't be preoccupied with mundane concerns. And certainly,
don't allow anyone to question how much you're spending on yourself.
C. Most people are wary of offers that seem too good to be true. However, by now you've
probably realised that what came your way last week could change your life. This fantastic trend
continues this week, the only problem being that you must respond swiftly, probably before
midweek. From that point onwards the mood changes. This might not be much fun but it gives
you a chance to investigate what you've got yourself involved in and undertake the first of many
sessions of fine-tuning future arrangements. Don't be unnerved by unexpected developments -
you'll find strengths you never knew you had. You'll develop an air of optimism. Just remember
to take a reality check once in a while.
D. You don't regard yourself as a control freak, or you didn't, until recently, when numerous
decisions were taken out of your hands. Things haven't been that bad. You've just been cornered
into dealing with tedious people, being dutiful and doing what you dis like. However, as you're
now discovering, each cleared up a potential obstacle. By the end of the month, not only will the
tide turn your way, some of what you have learnt dealing with those loathsome tasks will prove
to be unexpectedly handy. If others tell you something serious, don't freak out, and certainly
don't feel you have to provide instant solutions if you're suddenly offered an ultimatum. You're
sometimes seen as a bit of a pushover - prove that you're anything but.
E. Exciting developments earlier this month made you realise that to make the most of
what's coming your way, you'll have to be flexible about existing arrangements and future plans.
Exhausting as the resulting juggling of plans is, you can't help but be intrigued by what and who
has come your way. Taking advantage of this requires a serious rethink of elements of your life
you'd regarded as set in stone. This takes you in new directions that shake things up. If this

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seems too much trouble, think of times in the past when you gave similar things a go and,
ultimately, were relieved you did. Try to build into your routine regular intervals during which
you can be as light-hearted as you want. You may feel that others are trying to make you work
non-stop. They're not.
F. You'll feel on top of the world at times, but if certain colleagues or associates swear
they're on your side, watch out. Some people will try to use words that disguise their true
motives, rather than reveal them, don't fall for it. This might be a good time to take a well-earned
break and I don't just mean a day or two off work to catch up with the house work. Why not
book yourself a last-minute cheap flight to somewhere that you've never been to before.
Experience something new and put some thing back into your creative system instead of giving
out all the time. We all need inspiration every now and again and you are well overdue a
refueling session. You'll bounce back with a strength that you haven't felt for years.

In which horoscope is the following mentioned?

1. There's a hidden side to something someone says.
2. Boring people seem to have featured in your life lately.
3. More is less in some situations.
4. Don't let someone force you to make a hasty decision.
5. Your finances are your own business.
6. Someone special needs your undivided attention.
7. To take advantage of a situation you need to be adaptable.
8. Don't get carried away by your positive feelings.
9. People tend to be cautious of positive things.
10. It's time to recharge your batteries.

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 4: Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.

Ask 100 people what would make them happy, and a sizeable majority would say
"winning the lottery." Yet, if they won a vast fortune, within a year they would be back to their
previous level of happiness. The fact is that money has many uses, but more money does not
mean more happiness. Surveys carried out in recent years by leading psychologists and
sociologists all confirm that while individuals may increase their material wealth during the
course of their lifetime, this has no bearing on their well-being. And what is true for individuals
can be applied on a larger scale to the world population. Statistically, wealthier nations do not
achieve higher scores on the happiness-ometer than developing or underdeveloped nations. Once
the basic criteria of adequate shelter and nutrition are satisfied, increased wealth plays no
significant role. So why the obsession with getting rich? The answer, say researchers, is simple.
Call it jealousy, competitiveness, or just keeping up with the Joneses, however well we are
doing, there is always someone else who is doing better. Just as we acquire a new $25,000 car,
our neighbour parks his brand spanking new $40,000 set of wheels in his drive, causing us much
consternation, but fuelling us with new aspirations in the process. And so the cycle continues.
Money, or material wealth, may be a prime mover, but it is not the foundation of our well-being.
If money isn't the key to happiness, then, what is? In all 44 countries surveyed by a
prominent research centre, family life provided the greatest source of satisfaction. Married
people live on average three years longer and enjoy greater physical and psychological health
than the unmarried and, surprisingly, couples in a cohabitational relationship. Having a family
enhances well-being, and spending more time with one's family helps even more. Social
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correlates strongly with subjective well-being. In fact, the degree of individuals' social
connections is the best benchmark of their happiness.
Friendship is another major factor. Indeed, to return to the dollar-equals-happiness
equation, in one survey, having a friend converted into $50,000 worth of happiness, and
confirms the well-known phenomenon that loneliness can lead to depression. Work is another
area central to well-being, and certain features correlate highly with happiness. These include
autonomy over how, where, and at what pace work is done, trust between employer and
employee, fair treatment, and active participation in the making of decisions. Occupationally,
happiness tends to be more common among professionals and managers, that is, people who are
in control of the work they do, rather than subservient to their bosses. Inequality implies less
control for those who are in the weaker position, although there are more risks of losing their
privileges for those in the stronger position.
Control of one's life in general is also key. Happiness is clearly correlated with the
presence of favourable events such as promotion or marriage, and the absence of troubles or bad
luck such as accidents, being laid off or conflicts. These events on their own signal the success or
failure to reach one's goals, and therefore, the control one has. On a national level, the more that
governments recognise individual preferences, the happier their citizens will be. Choice, and
citizens' belief that they can affect the political process, increase subjective well-being.
Furthermore, evidence exists for an association between unhappiness and poor health: people
from underdeveloped countries are among the unhappiest in the world, and their life expectancy
has been falling steadily. People are more satisfied in societies which minimally restrict their
freedom of action, in other words, where they are in control rather than being controlled. Happy
people are characterised by the belief that they are able to control their situation, whereas
unhappy people tend to believe that they are a victim of fate. Happy people are also more
psychologically resilient, assertive and open to experience.
But how good is the evidence for this alternative viewpoint then - that happiness, and not
financial status, contributes to good health, and long life? A study of nuns, spanning seven
decades, supports this theory. Autobiographies written by the nuns in their early 1920s were
scored for positive and negative emotions. Nuns expressing the most positive emotions lived on
average ten years longer than those expressing the least positive emotions. Happy people, it
seems, are much less likely to fall ill and die than unhappy people. But what must we do to be
happy? Experts cite the old maxim "be happy with what you've got." Look around you, they say,
and identify the positive factors in your life. Concentrating on the negative aspects of one's life is
a no-no, and so is worrying. Worrying is a negative thinking habit that is nearly always about
something that lies in the future. It stems, apparently, from our cave dwelling days, when we had
to think on a day-to day basis about how and where to find food and warmth, for example. But in
the modern world, worrying simply undermines our ability to enjoy life in the present. More
often than not, the things we worry about never come to pass anyway. Just as important is not to
dwell on the past-past mistakes, bad experiences, missed opportunities and so on.
What else can we do? Well, engage in a loving relationship with another adult, and work
hard to sustain it. Try to plan frequent interactions with your family, friends and neighbours (in
that order). Make sure you're not working so hard that you've no time left for personal
relationships and leisure. If you are, leave your job voluntarily to become self-employed, but
don't get sacked, that's more damaging to well-being than the loss of a spouse, and its effects last
longer. In your spare time, join a club, volunteer for community service, or take up religion.
If none of the above works, then vote for a political party with the same agenda as the
King of Bhutan, who announced that his nation's objective is national happiness.

Questions 1-3
Which THREE of the following statements are TRUE, according to the text?
A. Money can bring misery.
B. Wealthier nations place more emphasis on happiness than poorer ones.
C. Securing a place to live is a basic human need.

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D. The desire for social status is a global phenomenon.
E. An unmarried couple living together are less likely to be happy than a married couple.
F. The less responsibility one has, the happier one is.
G. Involvement in policy making can increase well-being.
H. Our prehistoric ancestors were happier than we are.

Questions 4-7
Complete the summary using the list of words, A - I, below.
Money can buy you just about anything, but not, it seems, happiness. Whether on a
personal or national 4. ________, your bank balance won't make you happier. Once the basic
criteria of a roof over your head and food on the table have been met, money ceases to play a
part. One of the most important factors in achieving happiness is the extent of our social
5.________ - our relationships with family, friends, colleagues and so on. Equally important is
the amount of 6. ________ we have, either in our personal life, working life, or even in our ability to
influence the political 7. ________ that our country embarks on.
A. episode B. interaction C. cooperation
D. control E. number F. level
G. course H. conflict I. limit

Questions 8-13
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage? In spaces
8-13 below write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts with the information
NOT GIVEN if the statement contradicts the information if there is no information on this

8. People from underdeveloped nations try to attain the same standard of living as those from
developed nations.
9. Seeing what others have makes people want to have it too.
10. The larger the family is, the happier the parents will probably be.
11. One's attitude to life has no influence on one's health.
12. Instinct can be a barrier to happiness.
13. Family and friends rank equally as sources of happiness.

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13.

Part 5: You are going to read an extract from an article. Seven paragraphs have been
removed from the extract. Choose from the paragraphs A-H the one which fits each gap.
There is one extra paragraph you do not need to use.

For the world's population, access to an injection programme and general good health shouldn't
be a matter of the luck of the draw. Scientific advances have concentrated on diseases more
prevalent in richer countries and appear to have neglected the plight of the poor - especially in third
world countries - suffering from diseases that are routinely classified as easily preventable.
1.
The good news is that we can save these lives. Measles, polio, whooping cough, yellow fever -
diseases that debilitate, disfigure and kill millions of children can be prevented with existing
vaccines. Parents in developing countries often walk miles, or pay high prices to get the precious

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shots. They know that their children need some vaccines that parents in developed countries take
for granted.
2.
hen we first turned our attention to philanthropy, it seemed natural to extend technology to
classrooms and libraries. Technology clearly can transform and empower its users. But our
thinking crystallised as we learned of an even greater need - impoverished children stricken with
preventable diseases. One man has already made a great difference in the world.
3.
The power of vaccines - the most cost-effective medical intervention ever invented - lies in their
ability to prevent rather than treat disease. It's often the case that it is not until we become parents
that we fully appreciate the virtues of having a form of medical intervention that protects before
limbs go limp or hearts stop beating. Today vaccines save the lives of some 3 mi llion children
each year - children who are fortunate enough to have been born in countries with effective health
systems, adequate vaccination supplies and trained health personnel.
4.
Access to safe, effective vaccines to such diseases should not be dictated by circumstance. That
is why a commitment was made by the Global Fund for Children's Vaccines a year ago. The goal
of the Global Fund, and the partners of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, is to
ensure that every child has access to lifesaving vaccines. An estimated 6 billion pounds over the next
five years will cover the cost of fully immunising children in developing countries.
5.
In the 1970s only 5% of the world's children could expect to be fully immunised. Today, thanks
to these "rich" nations, alongside the work of countless dedicated health professionals
worldwide, we can envision a time when 70, 80, and finally 100 percent of children are
protected. And at a cost of 10 to 15 pounds per child, vaccines are a small investment for a very
big return.
6.
The dedication of resources to speed the discovery of new vaccines must also be a priority.
Scientists and organisations like the International AIDS Vaccination Initiative are currently
working to develop vaccines for the top three killer diseases - AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. If they
find them, perhaps the more daunting challenge will be to distribute them to those who need them
most.
7.
Gandhi once said that for him the Golden Rule meant that he could not enjoy things denied to
other people. We should strive to ensure that health and freedom from these terrible diseases is
something that no parent is denied.

The missing paragraphs

A. But even the greatest of parental effort can't help if the vaccines aren't available. In the past it
has taken up to 15 years for newly developed vaccines - including the relatively recent hepatitis
B vaccine - to become available in poor countries. Those delays are measured in childhood
fatalities. Our challenge is to provide every child, regardless of where they live or their family's
economic status, with access to lifesaving vaccines.
B. There has also been a concerted effort by governments and other organisations to raise
sufficient funds to save children's lives through immunisation. Some governments should be
applauded for their active support and substantial donations to the cause.
C. The new philanthropy blends 1960s social consciousness with the present financial model. So
far donations have topped eight and a half million pounds to help inoculate children in India
against the three major killer childhood diseases.

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D. Dr. Jonas Salk changed the world when he announced the discovery of the polio vaccine. His
work started a vaccine revolution, and, as a result, millions of children have escaped the disease's
crippling and often fatal effects. The last reported case of wild polio in the Western Hemisphere
was in 1991. Who would have dreamt back in 1953 that within a generation - our generation - we
would see polio almost eradicated from the face of the earth?
E. Vaccines cannot work their magic without a global effort. Parents, world leaders, and
foundations can and should work together because we all want the same thing for our children,
and this is something that great humanitarian leaders have been aware of for a very long time.
F. Whether they live in Bangladesh, Botswana or Seattle, all parents want the best for their
children. Providing a healthy start in life and through childhood is a priority for every family.
Yet for all the amazing advances we have made so far in medicine, there are still far too many
children who don't have access to even the most basic healthcare. More than 2 million die each
year from vaccine preventable diseases. This is a staggering statistic - a tragic reality we have
ignored for too long. It is global news when an airline crashes, but rarely newsworthy that 228
children die from preventable illnesses every hour of every day. It's time to move this issue of
immunisation to the top of our global agenda.
G. But there is more to do. First, we need to redouble our efforts to introduce newer vaccines
more quickly. It is heart-wrenching and unacceptable that children in the developing world may
have to wait a decade or more to receive vaccines that are already saving lives in richer
countries.
H. Yet tens of millions of people do not share in these benefits because of what they can afford
or where they live. World-wide, more than I billion people live on less than 50p a day. Lack of
safe water, poor sanitation and meagre food supplies are part of the grim reality of their daily
lives. Their children weakened by malnutrition, and parasitic infections, are susceptible to
childhood killers - whopping cough, measles and meningitis.
Your answers
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6. 7.
IV. WRITING (6 points)
Part 1: Read the following extract and use your own words to summarize it. Your summary
should be between 100 and 120 words.
Man has made tremendous technological advancements. From humble beginnings last century
with the Industrial Revolution we have come to the stage where we have invented and built so
many gadgets that our very existence is threatened by them, like the atomic bomb.

We cannot deny that technology has improved the quality of our lives immeasurable. A journey
to anywhere on the globe now takes merely a few hours by airplane, whereas it may have taken
many years to do so on foot. We communicate with one another with increased ease and
efficiency. All it takes is the pressing on a few buttons and we are able to talk to anyone almost
anywhere in the world. A flick of the television switch gives us news, sports and entertainment
in glorious color. Modern methods of cooking do not leave dirty messes behind. For the even
more lazy ones, fast-foods are always available, some twenty four hours a day.

Modern computers have infiltrated into all aspects of business, governments and even at home.
City traffic is controlled by computers. Airline booking and air-traffic are also computer-
controlled. So, it is too with many other things where computers are virtually indispensable.
Computer breakdown means also the breakdown of whatever system it controls. The computer
has become almost all-powerful. Such is our dependence on it.

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In war, our technological expertise has given us super-efficient weapons. Instead of swords and
spears, we now have machine-guns, heat-seeking missiles, cruise missiles, jet-fighters and other
tools of murder and mayhem. Our ability to kill and destroy is frightening. We have become so
powerful that the possibility of killing ourselves completely is very real indeed.

On one hand technology has made life easier to us. On the other, technology as created weapons
of mass destruction that can annihilate the whole human population. We have the means to keep
making living better or eliminate it completely. The choice is up to us.
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Part 2: The table below shows the number of visitors in the UK and their average spending
from 2003 to 2008.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
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Part 3. Write an essay of about 350 words on the following topic.

Some people think that in this modern world people are getting more dependent on each
other, while others think that people are becoming more independent. Discuss both these
views and give your own opinion.

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