wt I. Pronunciation (5 pts) Write the leter A, B, C, or D nthe corresponding numbered box provided to indicate the word whase underlined part diffes from the other three in pronunciation in each oj the following questions. 1. A. fountain B. complain . sustain D. ascertain 2. A. courage B. teensge C. damage D.average 3. A. hopes B. ckints C tables D. forks Write the leter A, B,C, or Din the corresponding numbered box provided to indicate the word thai differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each ofthe following questions. 4. Acvolusteer 'B. Japanese activate D. picturesque 5. A biography B. adverbial ©. mysterious D. diplomatic wt 2. Reading (30 pts) Bawnge You came cers thistary om apo wet, Read wand ave the quation whch ‘Never Too Old to Chase Your Dreams “Pind a way” is the slogan Diana Nyad said she had this year. Ard that's exactly what she did Nyad became the first person to swim from Cubs to Florida, 103 miles, without a protective cage, willing her way toa Key West beach just before 2 p.m. ~ nearly $3 hours afler jumping into the ocean in Havana for her fifth uy in35 yeas. Shorlly aler conquering the Swaits of Florida, the 64-year- old endurance swimmer sat down with CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. “Its all authentic. It's a great story. You havea dream 35 years ago ~ doestit come to fruition, but you move on with life, Bul its somewhere back there. Then you tum 60, and yeur mom just dies, and you're looking for something. And the dream comes waking cut of your imagination,” Nyad ssid. The swim wasn't easy, “With all the experience I have, especially inthis oceaa, I ever know I would suffer the way I did,” she said. “For 49 hours the wind just blew steadily, and it was rough.” At one point, she was Vomiting because she had so much salt woter in hor system andwas shivering. She sanglullabict to help her relax “It was realy rough that frst day, Saturday, after the start and I just said: Get your hands in somehow, and with your leit hand, say, push Cuba back, and push Florida towards you,” NNyad said. Through ital, she held her mantra close: “You don't like it. I's not doing well. Find = way.” ‘Nyad set out from Havara at 8:59 a.m, Seturday with a crew of 35, including divers to watch for shhasks Inher first atm to cross the Struts of Florida in 1978, rough seas left her battered, delitious and less than halfway toward her goal. She tried again twice in 2011, but her efforts ended after an I-hourasthma attack and jellyfish stings, ‘Last year, she abandoned an attempt about balfway through after severe jellyfish stings and « lighning storm put her in danger. Nyad was a swimming sensation before these attempts. In the 1970s, she won multiple swimming marathors and was one of the first womea to swim around the island of Manhartan. She was 8 years old when she fist dreamed ebout swimming across the Straits of Florida, Dozens of onlockers ~ some in kayaks aad boats, many others wading in the water or standing ‘on shore ~ gathered to cheer Nyad on as she finished the more than 100-mile swim. She pumped her fist as she walked onto the beach toward an awaiting medic before being guided to an ambulance, “I got three messages,” an exhausted and happy Nyad told reporters. Her face was sunbumed and swollen. “One is never, ever give up. Two is you never are too old to chase your dreams, Taree is it looks like a solitary sport, bur isa team,” she said. The swim was. loag-awaited tiumph for Nyad.Nyad. who was 29 when she first tried the swim, said last week that she wanted to show that “you can dream at any age.” “This time, Iam 64, So, the years of my life are shorter to the end.” she said She made itbut it wasn't easy going. About 7:30 am. she was slurring her speech because of a ‘swollen tongue andlip, her support team reported on its website. As the team called her around dawn for he frst feeding since midnight, she took longer than normal to reach the support boa, the report said. Divers swam ahead of her, collecting jellyfish and moving them out of her path, Ir was tough ‘going but she found a way. 1, What does the article prove about Diane Nyad? ‘A, She has won very many swimming marathons. B. She's nota quite. C. She is allergic 0 jellyfish . She can now move on with her life. 2, Which ofthe following is closest in meaning to fruition in line 6? A. realization B. seasation . justification D. fulfilment 3. According to the story ‘Acher mother died atthe age of 6. BB. she has a very vivid imagination, CC she made her succoseful atom right after her mother’s doath D. hor wish was realized on her fh atompt. 4. Which of her attempts was the mast challenging? Acher second 2011 attempt Bi. the last one Cher fist one D. Keisn't clear 5. Which ofthe following is closest in meaning to shivering inline 11? A. sneezing. B exhausted . shaking D. feverish 6, What does she say about her experience? A. Herslogan kept her going. B. [twas easier that her previous one. If she hadn’t sung lullabies she wouldn't have made it 1D. She's stronger than she thought she was. 7. According to the passage ‘A, Diana made in half way in her frst ty. B. atthe age of 64 she made a ith attempt. Cin 2011 a lightaing storm stopped her. , Diana was the first woman to swim around Manhattan Island 8, Which of the following is closest in meaning to mantra in line 142 A. motto 1B. target . ideal . inspiration ‘9, What was Diana's mostenduring problem during her various attempts? Acanasthmaatack —-B.alighaing storm. jellyfish Disharks 10, What does she say about dreams? A. They don't come iruc on the fist attempt. _B, They can’t always be realize. (C_ Age shouldn't stop us from living them. _D. Weneed teamwork to realize them, Passage 2: You are going toread an article about shopping. For questions 1-4, match the headings Below (AG) with the appropriate paragraph. The first heading has been done as an example. There ‘are TWO headings which you do not need. Example: 0. Finding Bargains Reluctant Participants “A Common Interest )- Shopping with Friends ‘The Importance of Appearance Different Approaches . A Regular Need erreoreShopping © Shopping is «shared pasion of many people, respective of age and culture. Whether on street nnarkets orinchie sores, shopping seensio offer something special. Indeed, walking down almost any Enropeanhighstret atthe weekend, itis lear tat, fr some, a tur ofthe shops isa weekly treat There i alsoa fly esual mi of genders albough is urectan howling te male re to take prt inthis often expensive hobby. Couples and families representa substantial proparton Ot ahogpers, though tecmgen appear to have more money te spead al providing fr tel Particular tases has become an important goal for many high tet stars 1 Itis-a-wellinowm fact that tenagers avidly follow fshion and tends, They want to have the Intest model in mobile phones and pods and ae quick to discard thet old models. Tey are alo very couslais of tet image and ty to show thelr persoaalyehrough tie clatbes. Frequently Updating ther wardrobe i essential for many teenagers asi Wearing the “ight clothes, such a3 Gtsigner trainers, which may belp them to feel hat hey are more accepted by their paricular set of frends. They aio require arange of more reasonably priced but trendy clothes to go chibhing 2. ‘Accordng toresereh he majority of gl have acca idea of he things they want to buy. They intend to get value for money, s0 are villi to lok around before making a decison. Boys however, are less teen. They prefer o go to her favoure shops and buy the fst stable tem that they see. Spendingvime with their fiends in coffee bars or fastfood restaurants is generally considered to be more fun by boys, and they see lil poin in spending hous justo choose a pair ojeans 23 This view ofshopping appears to continue as boys grow up, and find a parter. They perhaps fel chliged 10 go shopping with their girliend or wife, but rarely look lice they are enjoying themselves. Men are ofen seen walling patiently outside changing rooms, holding countless Plastic bags containing her parte’ purchases in bth hands! For aot of men, the highlight of the day break for lunch, or coffe aa pavement café, preferably with a-newspaperto catch pon the latest sports news” 4. Shopping certainly requires alot of time and energy, yet women especially seem to find buying new items a rewarding occupation. However, the pleasure of spending money ofen doesnot have a long-lasting effect and maybe that is why a tip tothe shops has become a weekly or moathly thsesson for some, This challenges the competitive high street stores to find new ways to atact the mest enthusiasc shoppers For questions 5~ 10, decide which isthe correct answer A, B,C, or . 5.” Stopping is : ‘A usally considered more likely tobe a woman’s paste. B clearly exjoyed by European les C. more affordable for young people D. considered mere enjoyable atthe weekend 6. word closest in meaning to avily [paragraph 2] ‘Avenhusiascally.B. precisely. Ccindifierenty. ——D, dynamically 7. According the ext, teenagers ‘tend to choose manly designer clothes. B. keto collet mobile phones and -pod. C think fashion identifies their social group. . dont wart to wear the same clothes twice. 8, Teenage gs ‘tendo spend more money when shopping than boy. Bae prepared to take their ime when buying thing. think thet iting in cafés is a waste of time D. generally donot know exactly what they want 9, The wordclosestin meaning to counte [paragraph 4] is ‘Avmumerous B. fe. Co fequent D. considerable 10, The pleasure of going shopring ‘Avistemembered for long ime afte the trp. B. depends on the atraciveness ofthe shops. Gs leary understood by mos! men Dis inthe satisfaction of buying new things.Passage 3: Read the following passage and write the letter 4, B, C, or Din the corresponding munbered box provided to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the nunbered ‘Blanks from 1 ta 10. PAST MEMORIES 1 was raised on a farm in a remote village in the 1950s. The winter months were endless and everything was covered in snow. I was always (1)___ for the warmer weather to come. ‘When spring (2)___, everything came alive ~ flowers would bloom and the animals would ‘come out of hibernation. Pl follow the hear tracks and search for them. Once, however, I (3) ‘an angry mother bear who saw me (4) ___a threat. (5)__ the sight ofthe bear I did what my father had told me.I stood sill until she stopped growling and walked away. The trick was effective, bbut looking back now, I realise that the situation was (6) more serious than I thought at the time. ‘By the age oftwelve, Ihad lots of camping (7) __, as Tused to go camping with my dog on ‘my school holidays. We would spend days (8) the forest, catching fish for dinner, locking at the frags andthe (0)___ af birds and the insects hopping up and down on the surface of the water. ‘Of course, this was possible only during the warm months. When autumn came, everything went quict, wisich was quite (10) in those parts. It wasnt long before the animals disappeared, the birds flew south and the snow Took over. The place became deserted once again, 1. Aken B. cager C. willing D. enthusiastic 2. A. approached B. reached . appeared D. arrived 3. A. dealt with B. came across C. reached D. found out 4 Alike Ras C.sameas D. suchas 5. Alla B.By Cat D.On 6 Avery B. quite C30 D. far 7. A. qualifications B. skills C. qualities D. experience 8. A. aploring BB. detecting C.researching D. investigating 9. A. swarms B. bunches flocks D. sets 10. A. ordinary B. usual C. familiar D. regular Part 3. Grammar and Vocabulary (20 pts) Write the lener A, B, C, or D in the corresponding numbered box provided to indicate the correct answer i each ofthe following questions. 1. He asked us many questions, and said as wellef, ‘wish I ___be more active in helping you.” ‘A. should B. would C. could D. might 2. T'vebeen on 10 or 11 tours in my career and it’s time [___a little while with my family. ‘A. will spend B. spend have spent D. spent 3. How much time is wasted down cleaners, porters and even the hots! manager? A. tacking Blt tack . track 1D. to have tracked 4, ‘There were ___few possessiors or comforts in the room that it was clear Mr Sikes had met ‘hard times, A.sich Bo Ca D.very 5, Three Belugawhales, which are___related to dolphins, havemade their own bid for freedom. A near B. nearly C. close D. closely 6, ‘Tho37S years since it was unearthed eeemsto be short when compared to the 900 years or mere ithad buried. A. hin B. lied c.laid D. lying 7. ‘Theproposals, supported by the lad banks, are reported __sent tall 82 financial institutions for detailed consideration, ‘A. baving B. having been C. tohave . to have been 8, Hardly had he sat down ____he was sent for again, A. when Bihan C.after D. that 9, Dor't worry sbout making anoise. The children are wide A. waking B. awake C. woken D. awoke10, [cis Fay’s___ todo well in her exams so that she can study Psychology, ‘A. challenge 8. intention C. qualification. skill 11, While on Vacation in Finland, Jobn went on a(n) of Lapland, dhe northern part of the county. A. expedition Bou C.excursion D. voyage 12, Christine has a___ of running ten kilomenes per day. Bead B. custom C.hbit D. fashion 13, [wasn't satisfied with the Iwas getting, so Tdecided wo quit my job. Avallowance income ©. salary D. reward 14, Iewas dificult tothe extent ofthe damage at first sight A. predict B. suppose assume D. estimate 13, We only had afew days ___, so we decided to go somewhere close, A.available Bo apare ready D. bandy 16, The student cheating on the test although her teacher caught her in the act. A. denied 8, refused jected, D. resisted 17, The fim I work for has over five hundred A. employers 8, colleagues . attendants D. employees 18, There was 2 of lightning and it suddenly started pouring with rain, A. clap 'B, burch . flash D. flock 19, Steve Went though a red traffic light and he was lucky to___with only @ fine. A. getaway 1B. cary out . come Found D. goahcad 20. People whoare colour-blind cannot between green and red. A. associate ', depart Cater D. distinguish Part 4. Error Identification (S pts) ‘Write the leter A, B,C, or D in the corresponding numbered box provided 0 ndicate the underlined ‘part that needs correction in each ofthe Jollowing questions. 1. Every decade, few popular television shows transcends mere cleverness and high nitings A B c 10 teflect the socal issues of our times. D 2. Afterhours of negotiators, the leaders finally settled thir differences and have come to A B cD an agreement, 3, Jackson Pollock, a twentieth-century American painter, was famous to create abstract A B aig ping pit on ava 4, The polar icecaps are melting tan alarming rate, so some people still donot believe in global A BC D warming. 5, Tennis sa challenging sport; players have tobe in top paysical shape and be practicing B c A everyday tomainiain their game.Part 5. Word Formation (20 pts) Use the words on the right of the txt, listed 1-10, to form ONE word that fits in the same numbered space in the text. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. Spelling ‘mistakes will be penalised. A HOLIDAY OFFER It's summer and everybody is looking forward to (0) _getting_ away to a GeT holiday place where they can enjoy theirfavourite(1)____. Butare you one of ACTIVE those people whese anxiety levels reach new (2) every time you think HIGH about organising your holidays? If you are (3)____ with what is available, SATISFY dont feel frustrated and (4)___. We are here to ind the right place for you HELP and make your life easier and more (S)___. Whether you dream of a holiday RELAX in the mountains to enjoy the (6)___ of nature, or you like the busy resorts QUIET that offer people «(7)___of things fo do, come and see us! VARIOUS We (8)___ in making your dreams come true. No one can deny the SPECIAL, (9)__ of Being able to get away from your daily routine and going toa place IMPORTANT thati=to your (10)___. So why don't you take the time to consider our offer? SATISFY Part 6. Key Word Transformation (20 pts) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning tothe first, using the word given. Do not make any changes to the word given and write no more than FIVE words in total. Write your ‘answers in the spaces provided. 1. My parents think I should start workiag now. TIME ‘My parents think working, 2. The caris being fixed in the garage. HAVING I in the garage. 3. [didn't realise how many problems buying a dog would create and now I regret it. HAD wish problems buying a dog would create 4, When the weather becomes hotter, we should drink more water. THE ‘The ‘more water we should drink. 5. You drink too much coffee; that's why you stay up all night. LESS Ifyou ‘ot stay up all night. 6, Stan prefers ordering a pizza to cooking something healthy. RATHER Stan than cook something healthy. 7. Itis impossible that Jane stole the money from your wallet. STOLEN Jane the money from your wallet. 8, The dessert was delicious and everyone wanted the recipe. SO ‘The dessert wes everyone wanted the recipe. 9, ‘Iwill never accept this unfair arrangement!” said Thomas. TO ‘Thomas unfair arrangement. 10, ‘Will my father like my future wife?" Dennis asked himself. IF Dennis like his future wife HET.