ĐỀ CƯƠNG B1 READING& WRITING

2-2021

PART 1: READING
Section 1: Circle the letter next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (A,
B, C or D)

1. The police have managed to bring the situation ….. control.

A. in B under C. at D. on
2. Mrs. Green hates reporters. She can’t stand…….. asked personal questions.
A. be B being C. have been D. to be
3. They had to close down the private school because there were ….. students.
A. any B. a little C. too little D. too few
4. He is responsible …… all kinds of paper works.
A. for B. up C. on D. forward
5. You ….. arrive very early. 8 a.m. would be OK..
A. haven’t B. mustn’t C. couldn’t D. needn’t
6. Nick is not …... his wife.
A. more clever than B. as clever as C. as cleverer than D. cleverest
7. I don’t trust him and Jack doesn’t, ………….
A. so B. either C. too D neither
8. He is ……. deaf that you always have to shout talking to him.
A. so B. so a C. such D. badly
9. Neither my friends_______ I did it.
A. and B. or C. nor D. as well
10. I need_______ money, have you got any?
A. some B. a C. a few D. any
11. He is ____________ more intelligent than his brother.
A. very B. far C. a lot of D. many
12. Tony goes to Lifestyle fitness club ____________ a week.
A. twice B. two C. second D. the second
13. When ____________ John?
A. did you last seen B. do you last see C. have you last seen D. did you last see
14. Is there anything wrong ____________ your computer?
A. in B. of C. for D. with
15. My mother told me ____________ late.
A. not going to bed B. not to go to bed
C. to not go to bed D. go not to bed
16. As soon as the other passengers ____________the bus, we’ll leave.
A. getting on B. get on C. will get on D. are getting on
17. Would you like______ more coffee?
A. any B. many C. a few D. some

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18. ‘Hello. This is John Fraster ._______I speak to Dr. Smith?’
A. Should B. May C. Will D. Do
19. This USB contains some ____________of the general director’s private life.
A. dangerous informations B. much informations
C. interesting information D. badly information
20. How ____________ have you known her? – For almost 5 years
A. much B. often C. long D. far
21. I’m worried about my future. I’ve lost my job and I have____________ money to live on.
A. a lot B. too little C. very few D. much more
22. The doctor asked him ____________ .
A. not smoke any longer B. to not smoke any longer
C. not to smoke any longer D. no smoking
23. We all were terribly shocked ____________ the news.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
24. He is ____________ a good student that he gets good marks at all subjects.
A. much B. very C. so D. such
25. The fire-fighters are trying hard to get the situation __________ control.
A. under B. in C. onto D. out of
26. Neither James____________ Bob can swim very well.
A. as well as B. and C. nor D. or
27. One of the boys ___________guilty of stealing the money. He will be punished.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
28. Today _______________ seems more expensive than usual.
A. most of everythings B. most of everything
C. almost everythings D. almost everything
29. I’d like to pay by credit card. Which credit cards do you _________?
A. allow B. employ C. accept D. understand
30. All the flights have been canceled _________ very dense fog.
A. although B. due to C. because D. despite
31. My parents don’t let me __________ out at night.
A. go B. went C. going D. gone
32. Most people can’t stand _________ stupid questions
A. having asked B. ask and answer C. to be asked D. being asked
33. May I watch the game ……………… we are having lunch?
A while B during
C between D just
34. Is Albert Schweitzer, ……………….. works I respect highly, still working for the Smiths?
A. which B. whose C. what D. who’s
35. Is there anything wrong …..…………. your car?
A. in B. about C. of D. with
36. Have I ………………… you about how Mary is getting on at college?
A said B explained
C answered D told
37. ……………… study hard before an examination.
A Most the students B Most of the students
C Most of students D Almost the students
38. He is looking forward to ………………… his old friends.

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 A meet B have met
C meeting D being meeting
39. It ……………… every day so far this week.
A has rained B is raining
C rained D rains
40. The bank is on ………………….. side of the street.
A another B other
C the other D the rest
41. The police are trying to bring everything ….. control.
A. in B under C. at D. on
42. Excuse me. Would you mind…….. me how to get to the station?
A. about telling B to tell C. to telling D. telling
43. I’m afraid that five pints of beer is ….. for eight people.
A. any B. a little C. too little D. a bit
44. We ran…… gasoline right in the midway.
A. out B. up C. away D. in
45. You ….. talk loudly in the library.
A. haven’t B. mustn’t C. couldn’t D. needn’t
46. Teresa is much …... than Ann
A. as tall as B. more tall C. as tallest D. taller
47. Tim is not interested in fashion and ..... my wife.
A. so is B. either is C. neither is D neither does
48. He is ……. a stupid guy that he never understands a simple joke .
A. very B. so C. such D. seriously
49. The situation now is ….. control thanks to huge effort by the police.
A. in B for C. under D. on
50. The company spent almost two years ….. the domestic market before introducing the new product.
A. analyzing B to analyze C. on analyzing D. for analyzing
51. - My boss is very requiring
- ….. .
A. Neither is mine B. So is mine C. Mine is the same D. My boss is, too
52. The flowers look …… and they smell …….
A. nice/ pleasant B. nicely / pleasant
C. nice/ pleasantly D. nicely/ pleasantly
53. - Where is Ann?. - She ….. be in her room now. She’s gone shopping.
A. shouldn’t B. mustn’t C. can’t D. needn’t
54. - Let’s go out for a drink
– Sounds great. …...join you.
A. I’m going to B. I’ll C. I’d better D. I ought to
55. Living in Paris is much ..... than living in Madrid.
A. more expensive B. as expensive C. expensive D. most expensive
56. I’ll go to get some bread and sausages. We’ve got ….. food for dinner.
A. little B. a little C. some D. much

Section 2

Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Circle the letter next to the correct
explanation (A, B or C)

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1.
Regency camera A. Buy three films for the price of two.
B. Get a free film with every one you buy
Buy two films and get one free C. Films bought here are printed free

2.

Janet, Janet has to

The garage rang – you new tires have A. ask another garage to fit her tires.
arrived. They can’t fit them until next week. B. arrange a time for the garage to fit
Please let them know today which day will the new tires.
be convenient. C. collect the new tires from the garage.

3.
College office A. Student identity cards are
unavailable after 14 January.
Student identity cards will be available for B. The earliest day students can
collection from 14 January. pick up their identity cards is 14
January.
C. Students should bring in their
identity cards on14 January.

4.

Charlton Theatre A. If you want to see Swan Lake, buy

Book early for Swan Lake to avoid
disappointment as this is a popular show.
your tickets as soon as possible.
B. We regret that there are no tickets left
for the early performance of Swan Lake
C. Swan Lake is unfortunately cancelled
due to disappointing ticket sale.

5. A. A. Please go to the office before you leave.

ALL VISITORS SHOULD
REPORT TO THE OFFICE B. B. Please call the office to make an appointment.
ON ARRIVAL
C. C. Please go to the office when you first come here.

6. A. A. Order from us today and we will deliver your flowers

SAME-DAY DELIVERY by 2 p.m.
on all flowers ordered
before 2 p.m B. B. If you place an order by 2 p.m, we can deliver
your flowers today.

C. Flowers are delivered at about 2 p.m on the day

after the order is made.

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 7. This store is going to
CUSTOMERS NOTE
A. A. open later than normal on Thursday morning.
Store will not open until 10
a.m on Thursday because of B. B. interview new staff on Thursday morning.
staff training
C. C. close from 10 a.m for staff training.

8.
What is Jane doing in this card?
Keiko,
It was nice to see you yesterday. A. A. Thanking Keiko for lunch.
I forgot to ask you about your
B. B. Giving Keiko some good news.
new job. Well done! You must
be pleased. Let’s meet for lunch C. C. Offering Keiko congratulations.
soon.
Jane

9. A. A. You need a special type of tickets if you travel

If you take this journey regularly.
regularly, you can save B. B. Cheaper tickets are available for people who
money with our Super travel regularly.
Weekly Save Ticket ! C. C. Super Weekly Save Ticket can help all travellers
to save money.

10. A. A. Use the stairs when there is a fire.

In case of fire, B. B. Don’t use the life. It’s on fire.
DO NOT use the lift! C. C .Use the lift when the stairs are on fire.
Use the stairs D.

11. A. A .You can buy a meal for only $3 at lunchtime

B. B. A charge of $3 is added to each bill at lunchtime.
THE PIZZA PLACE
C. C. Each customer will have to pay at least $3 at
Between 12 and 2 p.m,
lunchtime.
Minimum charge:
$ 3 per person

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Dear Mum,
We’re staying in the mountains
longer than we intended because
of storms on the coast. We’ll go
to the coast before returning
home if the weather improves.
Ruth
A. A. Ruth has kept to her plan despite the change in the
weather.
B. B. Ruth may not visit the coast if the bad weather
continues.
C. C. Ruth intends to leave the mountains
D. early to visit the coast.

13. A.Do not climb the walls as they are dangerous,

B.There is a danger of falling onto the stones.
Do not climb castle
C.Check for loose stones before you climb.
walls – danger of
falling stones

14.
Ben, Kim suggests
Why not bring your new game round, A. meeting at the football match.
tonight – we can use my brother’s PC. B. going to Ben’s house later.
I’m playing football till 7.00, so anytime C. playing on his brother’s computer.
after that.
Kim

15.

Visitors to the port area must A. It is essential to bring an identity card to

the port.
collect an identity card at the B. This entrance is to be used only by people
main gate with identity cards.
C. To visit this area, go to the main entrance
for an identity card.

16. Evening A. Snacks are available before the

performance performance.
B. Help yourself to drinks after the
Refreshments are served performance.
only during the interval. C. You can have a drink during the break.

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Peugeot bike A. Nicky bought the bike two years ago.
B. Nicky’s bike only needs a few repairs.
In good condition and not even two years C. Nicky would accept 90 pounds for his
old! Quick sale needed. Offers welcome bike.
(not less than $90 please) Call Nicky
028755430

18.

Janet, Janet should

Sarah rang. The photo shop lost all her D. take some new photos of Sarah.
photos of your trip to Majorca and she’d like E. give Sarah some photos.
copies of yours. F. help Sarah find her photos.
Mother

19.

D. Users must lock the car park after

leaving.
This car park is locked after business E. People can park here while they
hours each day are at work.
F. This car park is for employees
only.

20.

A. You must show a receipt if you

Luggage can’t be removed without a want to remove luggage.
B. When you remove your luggage you
receipt are given a receipt.
C. You can leave your luggage here
without change.

21.

Passengers unable A. A ₤10 fine will be payable if you

to show a ticket travel without a ticket
must pay an immediate B. If you lose your ticket, a new one
fine of ₤10 will cost you ₤10
C. You are fined ₤10 at once if
you can’t show us your ticket

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 22.
Frank is suggesting that
Dave,
Sorry I missed you yesterday. I’m A. Steve’s unavailable for a meeting
not in at all next week, but the next week
following Thursday’s fine. Why B. he will join Dave in a meeting
not see if Steve’s free as well. next Thursday
Frank C. Dave should invite Steve to their
next meeting
23.
Welcome to Greenhill School. All A. Staff must tell the office when they
visitors to report to school office arrive.
on first floor B. People visiting the school should
inform the office.
C. School report s are available in the
office

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Class 5A
----------------------------------------------------
Unfortunately Mr. Harris has phoned the office
to say he is delayed because of heavy traffic.
Please continue with yesterday’s project work
until he arrives.
A. Mr. Harris will unfortunately be unable
to teach class 5A today.
B. Class 5A should get on with some
unfinished work for part of the lesson.
C. Students who arrive late to Mr. Harris’
class must tell the office.

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From: Renate Renate is suggesting that
To: Alain A. Steve is unavailable for a meeting next
Sorry I missed you yesterday. I’m not in at all week
next week, but the following Thursday’s fine. B. He will join Alain in a meeting next
Why not see if Steve’s free as well. Thursday
C. Alain should invite Steve to their next
meeting

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This shop
Assistants needed because of new opening A. has just opened and jobs are available.
hours- apply in side B. is opening for longer and needs extra
staff
C. will open late because of job interviews

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A. Don’t turn the lights on until it’s
Will the last person to leave please switch off necessary.
the lights B. Switch the lights on when you are in
the room.
C. Don’t leave the lights on when the
room is empty.

Section 3
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the correct
answer(A, B,C or D).

PASSAGE 1
New TV star: Caroline Benson talks about her first TV role

‘I never expected to spend some of my first years at university filming The Finnegans. I’d only ever
acted at school, but I’d loved the book since I was eleven. My grandmother used to say I was just like
Polly Finnegan and I always imagined myself playing her.
I’d taken a year off to go traveling before university. While I was in China, my mother emailed me to
say there were plans to turn the book into a TV drama. I knew I had to go for the part. She was surprised
at first, but sent my photograph to the director and persuaded him to meet me. I flew back and got the
part.
The outdoor filming started a week into term, so I got permission from the university to be away for
three weeks. Once I was back at the university, I got up at 6.00 am to write the essays I’d missed. I didn’t
tell my university friends, but they found out and thought it was great.
It was an amazing experience – I’m so lucky. After university I definitely want to make acting my career.
I’m not from an acting family, though my grandfather was an opera singer. I’ve tried for other TV parts
but haven’t received any offers yet.
I don’t know how I managed it all, because I had a full social life too. When filming finished, I hardly
knew what to do. I’ve since appeared in two college plays. Unfortunately, I haven’t been home much
and now my first year at university is over, I’m off to Greece for the summer with friends’.

1. In this text Caroline is ……………….

A. advising students to finish studying before taking up acting.
B. describing how pleased she was about this opportunity to act
C. warning other young people that acting is a difficult career.
D. explaining why she has always wanted to be an actor.
2. Why did Caroline decide to try a part in The Finnegans?
A. She thought the book would make a great TV drama.
B. She agreed with her grandmother that she would apply.
C. She felt she was perfect for the part of Polly.
D. She was anxious about starting university
3. What does Caroline say about her mother? C. She was sorry she had emailed Caroline.
A. She encouraged Caroline to keep travelling. D. She helped Caroline to get the part.
B. She felt Caroline would be a great actor.

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4. How did Caroline manage to find time to
do filming? C. She took time off and did her college work
A. She missed lectures and hoped nobody would later.
notice. D. She asked her friends to help with her essays.
B. She delayed going to university until filming
was over.

PASSAGE 2
The World’s Fastest-Growing Economy
In less than three decades there have been enormous economic and social changes in China.
Today the state controls less than a quarter of industrial production and China has a free-
market economy. In recent years its economy has been growing faster than any other major
country and is now the second largest economy in the world.
More and more foreign companies have been investing in China, attracted by its market of
1.3 billion people and its very competitive low-cost labor force. In 2001 China received
$47 billion in foreign investment, four times the whole of Africa, and in 2002 more than
half of China’s exports were from foreign firms.
China’s major cities, too, have changed dramatically. Huge new office blocks, hotels, and
shopping malls have appeared where before there were traditional Chinese houses and
markets. In Beijing and other big cities, many areas of great cultural and historical interest
have disappeared, but most Chinese are in favor of modernization and very happy with
their 21st-century cities of glass and steel.
Since 2002, when there were only sixteen million cars in China, car sales have been rising
rapidly and the world’s top ten global car makers have set up joint ventures with Chinese
car manufacturers.
But, as in every industrialized country, rapid industrial development has brought many
problems, especially pollution. As industrialization continues and huge numbers of people
enjoy western standards of living for the first time, the worry is that the impact on the
environment may also be huge.
1. According to the passage, all of the following are true about China’s economy
today, EXCEPT……………
A. its economy has been growing fast.
B. it is 2nd largest economy in the world
C. it is a free-market economy
D. all industrial production is under the controls of the state.
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2. How much did foreign companies invest in China in 2001?
A. 47 billion dollars
B. the same amount of money as in Africa
C. 1.3 billion dollars
D. the same amount of money of China’s export
3. How many cars were there in China in 2002?
A. 16 million B. 47 million C.1.3 million D. 60 million
4. Which of the following has been built more in China for the past 3 decades?
A. cultural and historic centers
B. offices, shopping malls, hotels
C. traditional markets, shopping malls, hotels
D. traditional markets, cultural and historic centers.

PASSAGE 3

Sunglasses
When pilots first began to fly above the clouds many years ago, the sunlight was so strong
that they could not see anything, and some of them even got sick. So in the 1920s, a young
pilot asked the Bausch and Lomb company to help. B&L made a green coloured glass that
stopped some of sunlight. Then coloured glasses immediately became the standard dark
glasses for pilots. The company called them Ray-Bans, and pilots everywhere wore them.
In 1937, Bausch and Lomb developed a new glass that did not break easily. This glass also
reduced the sun’s glare as well as its light. The new glass was so good that the U.S. Air
Force gave B&L a contract. After that every pilot and crew member during World War II
wore Ray-Bans.
After the war, sportsmen found that Ray-Bans were useful outdoors. Soon after that people
everywhere began to wear Ray-Bans. Famous people began to wear them, like general
Douglas Mc Arthur, writer Sam Shephard, and actors Denis Connors and Tom Cruise.
The basic design has never changed, probably because customers have been so satisfied.
Today Ray-Bans are still popular and selling well. B&L say they do not know how many
pairs of dark glasses they have made since the 1920s.
“Somewhere between 25 and 30 million would be a good guess,” says a company vice-
president.
1. Who were the first persons to wear Ray-Bans?
A. Actors B. Pilots C. Writers D. Ordinary people
2. Why did B&L develop Ray-Bans?
A. Because the sun was too strong for pilots
B. Because people were getting sick in planes
C. Because people who played sports outdoors needed them
D. Because the U.S. Air Force asked them to.

3. When did B&L first manufacture Ray-Bans?

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 A. In the 1920s B. In 1937
C. After World War I D. Before World War II.
4. Why has the basic design of Ray-Bans never changed?
A. Because famous people began to wear them.
B. Because most users have remained pleased with them.
C. Because they have been very popular and selling well.
D. Because people everywhere began to wear them.
PASSAGE 4

‘The best age to start learning the violin is between three and six,’ says Margaret Porter, a
violinist and music teacher. 'It's the time when you are learning about the world.'
Margaret, who lives in London, prefers to take pupils at three and four, although she has
made lots of exceptions for keen five-year-olds. When she started teaching the violin in
1972, her first class consisted of her children's five-year-old school friends.
Margaret's pupils have group lessons. Each group has about a dozen pupils and each
lesson lasts an hour, once a fortnight. In addition, each pupil has one individual lesson a
week with her. Parents also have to attend the classes. It is important that the parents take
an active interest in the lessons.
From the earliest lessons pupils learn to play by ear. They do not even try to read music
until they have been playing for several years, and for a long time there is a big difference
between their playing and reading of music. Margaret says that her method is not
supposed to produce great violinists, and always suggests that pupils who perform
particularly well should leave and study the violin using more traditional methods.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A explain why Margaret likes teaching the violin
B describe a different way of learning the violin
C give advice on how to find a music teacher
D explain why Margaret has a lot of pupils
2. Why should someone read the text?
A to discover how Margaret learnt the violin
B to learn why it is important to read music
C to find out about Margaret's teaching method
D to learn why children should play the violin
3. What opinion does Margaret have about her best pupils?
A They ought to find another teacher.
B They will become great violinists using her method.
C They could try harder.
D They take several years to learn to read music.
4. Margaret's first pupils were
A her children.
B three- and four-year-olds.
C her own friends.
D her children's friends.
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PASSAGE 5
Atlantic College
Last week I visited Atlantic College , an excellent private college in Wales.
Unusually, it gives young people much needed experience of life outside the
classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams. The students, who
are aged between 16 and 18 and come from all over the world, spend the morning
studying. In the afternoon they go out and do a really useful activity, such as helping
on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties or checking for pollution
in rivers.
One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many
social backgrounds and countries. As few can afford the fees of ₤20,000 over two
years, grants are available. A quarter of the students are British, and many of those
can only attend because they receive government help.
‘I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding
among young people’, as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said,
‘You learn to live with people, and respect them even the ones you don’t like.
During the summer holidays my mother couldn’t believe how much less I argued
with my sister.’
To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods
which really seem to work.

1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A. give an opinion about a particular student.
B. give an opinion about a special type of education
C. describe the activities the students do in their free time.
D. describe his own experience of education.
2. What can a reader find out from the text?
A. how to become a student at Atlantic College.
B. what kind of programs Atlantic College offers
C. what the British education system is like.
D. how to get along better with other people .
3. What is the writer’s opinion about Atlantic College?
A. It doesn’t allow students enough study time
B. Its students are taught to like each other..
C. It doesn’t give good value for money.
D. Its way of teaching is successful..

4. Since being at Atlantic College, Barbara

A. has learnt a lot about other countries.
B. has become more confident than her sister.
C. finds it easier to get on with other people.
D. prefers her new friends to her family.

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PASSAGE 6

Paper is named for papyrus, a plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material more than 5000 years
ago. The Chinese invented paper that we use today 2000 years ago.
A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibres, not unlike a piece of material. The fibres used in paper,
however, are plant fibres, and there are millions of them in one sheet. In addition to the plant fibres, dyes
and additives such as resin may be used. Dyes can make the paper different colours, resins may add
weight and textures.
Where do these fibres come from? The majority of paper is made from plant fibre that comes from trees.
Millions of them are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place. Paper may be also made from
things like old drags or pieces of cloth. Wastepaper, paper that has been made and used, can be turned
into recycled paper. This recycling process saves forest, energy and reduces air and water pollution.
1. According to the passage, the paper that we use was first invented by ….
A. the Chinese B. ancient cultures
C. the Egyptians D. foresters
2 What is main ingredient in most paper?
A. Resin B. Plant fibre
C. Cardboard D. Papyrus
3. According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fibres used in paper is …..
A. rags B. fabrics
C. trees D. wastepaper
4. It can be inferred from the passage that recycling paper is …..
A. detrimental to the environment. B. wasteful
C. good for the environment. D. economical.

Section 4

PASSAGE 1
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box:

agriculture almost available beneath consists

cover enclosed evaporation irrigation locked
mostly too so most contain
The earth has a tremendous amount of water, but almost (1) all of it is in oceans. The oceans cover (2)
about seventy percent of the earth’s surface. They contain (3) about ninety percent of all the water on
earth, and are the source of most (4) precipitation, that falls to earth. Ocean water is too (5) salty to be
used for drinking, agriculture (6), or industry. But the salt is left behind during evaporation (7), and
the precipitation that falls to earth is unsalted water
Only about three percent of the water on earth is fresh water – and most of it is not easily available (8)
to man.

PASSAGE 2

Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box.

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 asked work help saw left
so for few answer in
fast stations looked see along
An old porter had been working for the railway for a very long time. He was standing in one of the
railway (1) stations in London one morning, waiting for travelers to ask him to (2) help them with their
luggage, when he (3) saw a small man running towards the trains, carrying a bag .The porter watched
the man for a(4) few seconds, and then the man saw the porter. At once he ran up to him and (5) asked:
‘Can I catch the 10.45 train to New Castle, porter?’. He was breathing very (6) fast and he sounded
worried.
The old porter (7) looked at him for a moment and then said politely: ‘Well, sir, I’d like to help you, but
I can’t (8) answer your question

PASSAGE 3

Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box:

Through Throughout to entertainment designed

established events fun addition make
means purposes According pictures of

Television is one of man’s most important means (1) of communication. It brings pictures (2) and
sounds from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house
and watch the President make (3) a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war fought and watch
statesmen try to (4) bring about peace. Through (5) television, home viewers can see and learn about
people, places, and things in faraway lands. Television even takes it viewers out of this world. It brings
them coverage of (6) America’s astronauts as they explore the outer space.
In addition (7) to all these things, television brings a steady stream of programs that are designed (8) to
entertain .

PASSAGE 4

Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the box.

traditional In on more American

differences pay family ago both
outside was not the country

The changing American family

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The family is important to people all over the world although the structure of the family is quite
different from one country to another. In the United States, as in many countries in the world, the
family is changing. A generation or two (1) ago, the traditional family, in which the father was boss,
was customary. Now, the modern family, in which (2) both the father and the mother are equal
partners, is (3) more common. Although there are several similarities between the (4) traditional and
the modem family, there are also some very important (5) differences. The traditional husband (6) was
the head of the household because he was the only one who worked (7) outside the home. If the wife
worked for pay, then the husband was (8) not considered to be a good provider.

PASSAGE 5

Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box:

curious earliest invented label like

occupation pottery purchased raise result
record remains set term took

The first human beings probably lived about two and a half million years ago. But man did not begin to
record (1) history until he invented writing about five thousand years ago. The period before man began
to write is called prehistory, and the term (2) prehistoric man refers to people who lived during that
period.
Prehistoric man set (3) the first steps in building civilization. The earliest (4) people were hunters. In
time, many hunters learned to plant crops and raise (5) animals, and they became farmers,. Prehistoric
man invented (6) simple tools, and he discovered how to make fire. He painted the first pictures and
shaped the first pottery (7) . And he built and governed the first city.
Because early man kept no written record, scientists search for bones, tools and other prehistoric remains
(8).

PASSAGE 6

Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box:

convinced After at Despite difficulty

distracted dozes during falls from
lose nods of perform problem

People who are deprived of (1) sleep lose energy and become quick-tempered. After (2) two days
without sleep, a person finds that long and continuous concentration becomes difficult. He can force
himself to perform (3) tasks well for short periods, but he is easily distracted (4) .He makes many
mistakes, especially at routine tasks, and his attention slips at(5) times. Every “sleepless” person
experiences periods in which he dozes (6) off for a few seconds or more. He falls (7) completely asleep
unless he is kept active continuously.

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Persons who go without sleep for more than three days have great difficulty (8) thinking, seeing and
hearing clearly.

PART 2: WRITING
Section 1
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it:

1. They say that Mr. Dixon is a very generous gentleman.

Mr. Dixon is said to be a very generous gentleman
2. The terrible flooding has destroyed thousands of homes
Thousands of homes have been destroyed by the terrible flooding
3. The workmen are repairing the roof of our house.
We are having the roof of our house repaired by the workmen
4. They have built a new road in the city.
A new road has been built in the city
5. You should apply for that job.
If I were you, I would apply for that job
6. Despite the bad weather, we decided to go camping in the country.
Although the weather was bad, we decided to go camping in the country
7. John painted the windows of this room yesterday.
The windows of this room were painted by John yesterday
8. Mary is ill so she can’t go to the party.
If Mary weren’t ill, she could go to the party
9. Thanks to your help, we have completed the project ahead the schedule.
Because you have helped us, we have completed the project ahead the schedule.
10. They believe that bad food causes many diseases
Bad food is believed to cause many diseases
11. They dry- cleaned my suit last week.
I had my suit dry-cleaned last week
12. The explosion has blown up several houses.
Several houses have been blown up by the explosion
13. After many years of hard work, he retired.
After he had worked hard for many years, he retired
14. Swimming is the healthiest exercise.
No other exercise is as healthy as swimming
15. I haven’t seen that woman here before.
It’s the first time I have seen that woman here
16. They say that Mr. Dixon is a very generous gentleman.
Mr. Dixon is said ………………………………………………………………….
17. The terrible flooding has destroyed thousands of homes
Thousands of homes ………………………………………………………………….
18. The workmen are repairing the roof of our house.
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 We are having …………………………………………………………………..
19. They continued the match although it was raining heavily.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………..
20. They have built a new road in the city.
A new road …………………………………………………………………..
21. You should apply for that job.
If I …………………………………………………………………..
22. Despite the bad weather, we decided to go camping in the country.
Although the weather …………………………………………………………………..
23. Someone is going to repair my car tomorrow afternoon.
I am going to have …………………………………………………………………..
24. John painted the windows of this room yesterday.
The windows …………………………………………………………………..
25. Mary is ill so she can’t go to the party.
If Mary …………………………………………………………………..
26. Thanks to your help, we have completed the project ahead the schedule.
Because you …………………………………………………………………..
27. Someone cut his hair yesterday.
He had …………………………………………………………………..
28. They believe that bad food causes many diseases
Bad food is …………………………………………………………………..
29. They dry- cleaned my suit lalary is st week.
I had …………………………………………………………………..
30. Tom arrived late so he missed the last ferry.
If Tom …………………………………………………………………..
31. My wife left and then I arrived home.
When I ……..………………………………………………….……………
32. I can’t go out with you tonight because I have to finish my report.
But if I didn’t ……….. …………………………………………………….
33. The police have decoded the criminals’ messages.
The criminals’………………………………………………………………
34. We have never faced such a complicated problem.
This is …………………………………………………….………………
35. Our journey to Siem-riep lasted for twelve hours.
It …………………………………………………………….
36. The terrible earthquake destroyed the dam.
The dam ………………………………………………………………………
Section 2:
TOPIC 1
You are David Jones. This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, your English pen-friend.

I’m going to visit your country. Could you please recommend me which
places to visit and why I should visit
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Now write a letter to this pen-friend. You should write about 100 words.

TOPIC 2
You are David Jones. This is part of a letter you received from Britney, your English pen-
friend.

I am a student and I’m looking for a part-time job in a cafe’ or a book shop.
Which do you think would be better? Write soon – I need your advice

Now write a letter to this pen-friend . You should write about 100 words.

TOPIC 3

You are David Jones. This is part of a letter you received from Britney, your English pen-
friend.

I’ve just bought a new computer game. Do you like playing games on the
computer? What else do you use the computer for?

Now write a letter to this pen-friend. You should write about 100 words.

TOPIC 4
You are David Jones. This is part of a letter you received from Britney, your English
pen-friend.

I know I spend too much time watching television! How much television do you
watch? What else do you do to relax?

Now write a letter to this pen-friend in the space below. You should write about 100
words.
TOPIC 5
You are David Jones. This is part of a letter you received from Britney, your English pen-
friend.

I am interested in country music. What about you? What sort of music do you usually
listen to? Why do you like it?

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Now write a letter to this pen-friend. You should write about 100 words.

TOPIC 6
You are David Jones. This is part of a letter you received from Britney, your English pen-
friend.

Hello. How are you? My sister is going to get married. Could you tell me about a common wedding
ceremony in your country?

Now write to him/ her a letter of about 100 words.

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