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I. READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE, AND MARK THE LETTER A, B, C OR D ON YOUR

ANSWER SHEETTO INDICATE THE CORRECT WORD OR PHRASE FOR EACH OF THE
BLANKS.
Some Advice for Language Learners
A recent issue of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the
(1) of second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those (2)
a language course. One suggestion is that you (3) whether you are likely to
be successful at learning a language. Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? Do you
have enough time to learn a language? The major (4) will be your own time and effort. If
proof of your level of proficiency is important you must make sure that the course on offer leads to a (5)
qualification. Also, be realistic in your (6) . If you don't set achievable aims
you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived (7) thinking that the most expensive
courses are the best. (8) around to get the best possible value for money. You should also
bear in mind that the quicker you learn a language the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French
teacher, tried to teach herself German by enrolling on a (9) course. Already fluent in four
languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of making progress were
high. Three years on she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow (10)
her first experience. "I should have consolidated what I'd learn by continuing to study,
even if it were by myself."
Question 1: A. domain B. area C. field D. branch
Question 2: A. looking B. thinking C. considering D. wondering
Question 3: A. balance B. review C. survey D. assess
Question 4: A. evaluation B. chance C. price D. cost
Question 5: A. regarded B. valued C. recognized D. understood
Question 6: A. sights B. objects C. goals D. ends
Question 7: A. about B. in C. into D. by
Question 8: A. Nose B. Push C. Run D. Shop
Question 9: A. crash B. quick C. rapid D. fast
Question 10: A. out B. on C. through D. up
II. MARK THE LETTER A, B, C, OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO SHOW THE
UNDERLINE PART THAT NEEDS CORRECTION IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS .
Question 11. A baby learns the meanings of words as they are spoken by others and later uses him in
sentences.
A. a baby B. others C. him D. they
Question 12. Most oxygen atoms have eight neutrons, but a small amount have nine or ten.
A. amount B. have C. or ten D. most
Question 13. The plane could fly across the Atlantic without refueling and carrying 11 tons of freight.
A. carrying B. could C. the D. refueling
Question 14. What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading
easily among the population.
A. easily B. What we know about
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Question 15. It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs.
A. some B. unemployment C. time D. helped
III. MARK THE LETTER A, B, C, OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE
CORRECT ANSWERTO EACH OFTHE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
Question 21. Mr. Smith suggested that Sara for the job in the company.
A. applying B. would apply C. applied D. apply
Question 22. Our neighbours are normally very noisy, but they're being this evening.
A. unusually quietly B. unusual quiet C. unusually quiet D. unusual quietly
Question 23. No matter , Mozart was an accomplished composer while still a child.
A. how it remarkable seems B. how it seems remarkable
C. how seems it remarkable D. how remarkable it seems
Question 24. -"Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?"-" "
A. Sorry, I haven't got it here. B. Good, I hope so.
C. Sure. What's the problem? D. Well, I'm not sure when.
Question 25. I was surprised to find my French was still good. I could use it to speak during
the meeting.
A. pretty B. hard C. prettily D. hardly
Question 26. The manager him for a minor mistake.
A. complained B. charged C. accused D. blamed
Question 27. People who are out of work can receive the .
A. pension B. scholarship
C. allowance D. unemployment benefit
Question 28. Following the accident, he was officially accused of driving
A. reckless B. careful C. hurry D. responsible
Question 29. Laura:"What a lovely house you have!" Maria:" ”
A. Of course not, it's not costly B. Thank you. Hope you win drop in
C. No problem D. I think so
Question 30. If you had taken my advice, you in such difficulties now.
A. wouldn't have been B. wouldn't be C. won't be D. hadn't been
Question 31. , we tried our best to complete it.
A. Despite the homework was difficult B. Difficult as the homework was
C. Thanks to the difficult homework D. As though the homework was difficult
Question 32. Having a best friend to confide in can bring a positive effect on our health.
A. emotional B. emotionally C. emotion D. emotionless
Question 33. her fiction describes women in unhappy marriages.
A. Many of B. A large number of
C. Much of D. A great variety of between two
Question 34. Police believe that there is a between two crimes.
A. chain B. relation C. connector D. link
Question 35. After I finished working, I switched off the machine.
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A. had B. have C. to have D. Having
Question 36. The players' protests no difference to the referee's decision at all
A. caused B. did C. made D. created
Question 37. I was wakened by the sound of someone on the door
A. bumping B. crashing C. hitting D. knocking
Question 38. Tom."I'm sorry. I won't be able to come". - Mary." ”
A. Oh, that's annoying B. Great C. Sounds like fun D. Well, never mind
Question 39. Nobody's got to stay late this evening, ?
A. have they B. is it C. isn't it D. don't they
Question 40. After the flash flood, all the drains were overflowing storm water.
A. with B. by C. from D. for
Question 41. - A: "Happy New Year!" - B: “ ”
A. The same to you B. Congratulation! C. Thanks D. Same for you
Question 42. I saw him hiding something in a bag.
A. small plastic black B. black small plastic C. small black plastic D. plastic small black
Question 43. The child was told to for being rude to his uncle.
A. forgive B.excuse C. confess D. apologize
Question 44."If only I hadn't lent him all my money!" ."
A. All right. You will be OK
B. I'm afraid you will have to do it
C. Sorry, I have no idea
D. Well, you did, so it's no use crying over spilt milk
Question 45. of the book, they get married and live happily ever after.
A. End to end B. At the end C. By the end D. In the end
IV. READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND MARK THE LETTER A, B, C, OR D ON
YOUR ANSWER SHEETTO INDICATETHE CORRECT ANSWERTO EACH OF THE
QUESTIONS.
Increasing numbers of parents in the U.S. are choosing to teach their children at home. In fact, the U.S.
Department of Education has estimated that in 1999, about 850,000 children were being home- schooled.
Some educational experts say that the real number is double this estimate, and the ranks of home-
schooled children seem to be growing at the average rate of about eleven percent every year.
At one time, there was a theory accounting for home-schooling: it was traditionally used for students
who could not attend school because of behavioral or learning difficulties. Today, however, more parents
are taking on the responsibility of educating their own children at home due to their dissatisfaction with
the educational system. Many parents are unhappy about class size, as well as problems inside the
classroom. Teacher shortages and lack of funding mean that, in many schools, one teacher is responsible
for thirty or forty students.The children are, therefore, deprived of the attention they need. Escalating
classroom violence has also motivated some parents to remove their children from school.
Although there have been a lot of arguments for and against it, home-schooling in the U.S. has become
a multi-million dollar industry, and it is growing bigger and bigger. There are now plenty of websites,
support groups, and conventions that help parents protect their rights and enable them to learn more about
educating their children.Though once it was the only choice for troubled children, home- schooling today
is an accepted alternative to an educational system that many believe is failing.

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Question 56. The word "arguments" in the third paragraph can be best replaced by" ".
A. viewpoints B. quarrels C. rows D. discussions
Question 57. According to some experts, the exact number of home-schooled children then must
be
A. 1,700,000 B. 1,900,000 C. 850,000 D. 1,600,000
Question 58. The attitude of the author towards home-schooling can be best described as .
A. unfavorable B. favorable C. remarkable D. acceptable
Question 59. More parents teach their children because they completely the current
educational system.
A. appeal to B. please with C. approve of D. object to
Question 60. Many parents stop their children from going to school because it is now
too for them.
A. expensive B. explosive C. dangerous D. humorous
Question 61. The number of parents who want to teach their own children in the U.S. is .
A. remaining unchanged B. remaining the same
C. going down D. going up
Question 62. This estimated number was presented by .
A. a governmental office B. the parents
C. home-schooled children D. school teachers
Question 63. The past participle "home-schooled" in the first paragraph is best equivalent to
" at home".
A. self-studied B. untaught C. taught D. self-learned
Question 64. The closest synonym of the participle phrase "accounting for" in the second paragraph
is" ”
A. counting for B. calculating documents of
C. reasoning D. explaining
Question 65. The noun “dissatisfaction” in the second paragraph is best equivalent to" "
A. discouragement B. disagreement
C. discrimination D. disappointment
V. REWRITE THE SECOND SENTENCE USING THE WORDS GIVEN SO THAT IT HAS A
SIMILAR MEANING TO THE FIRST.
Question 76. She delayed writing her book until she had done a lot of research.
Only after .
Question 77.They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
The excuse .
Question 78. I feel that I don't fit with the people in the new office.
I feel like .
Question 79. It's more than a fortnight since anyone saw Mary.
Mary .
Question 80. Whoever did that must be very brave person.
Only .
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Question 81. Lan tiptoed up the stairs because she didn't want to wake anyone up.
To
Question 82. Ms Mai is proud of being a good cook.
Ms Mai prides .
Question 83. Kate is the only real friend that Mark has.
Except .
Question 84. He decided to repair the things himself and not to take it back to the shop.
Rather
Question 85. It's such a wonderful opportunity that we cannot miss it.
It is too .
VI. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT FORMS OF THE
WORDS GIVEN
Question 86. Television helps us broaden our of cultures and societies around the world.
(AWARE)
Question 87.The patient has made a recovery more than (EXPECTATION)
Question 88. Many scientists still wonder whether the which astronauts have to experience
when they are in out space influences their health or not. (WEIGH)
Question 89.The local authority will get all the bridges in the neighborhood (REPAIR)
Question 90. Facial show one's feelings when he is communicating. (EXPRESS)