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MSU EPT Sample
MSU EPT Sample
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1. ให้เขียนขื*อ-นามสกุล ให้ชดั เจนในกระดาษคําตอบ
2. ข้อสอบเป็ นแบบปรนัย 4 ตัวเลือก จํานวน 100 ข้อ (14 หน้า)
3. ให้ใช้ปากกา กากบาทในกระดาษคําตอบให้เต็มช่องในกระดาษคําตอบที*แจกให้
และในแต่ละข้อมีคาํ ตอบที*ถูกต้องหรื อเหมาะสมที*สุดเพียงคําตอบเดียว
4. ห้ามนําหนังสื อ กระดาษ เข้ามาในห้องสอบ
5. ห้ามนําข้อสอบและกระดาษคําตอบออกจากห้องสอบ
6. ไม่อนุญาตให้ผเู ้ ข้าสอบออกจากห้องสอบก่อน 1 ชัว* โมง หลังจากเวลาที*เริ* มทําข้อสอบ
7. เวลาในการทําข้อสอบ 2 ชัว* โมง
Restaurant and Pub – Lovely décor. Wait until you see it! Owner is pregnant and wants to take care
of her baby full time. Minimum help required. Must sacrifice at once!
Photocopy Shop – Established 4 years – excellent location – next to well-known University! Own this
profitable business for the value of three brand new photocopy machines and the inventory! The
goodwill is your bonus! Other interests force immediate sale.
Although scientists cannot always predict exactly when floods will occur, they do know a great
deal about when floods are likely, or probably, going to occur. Hopefully, this knowledge of
why floods happen can help us reduce the damage they cause.
I came across this little creature in the grass near the campsite of Doonlamphan Nature Trail
in Maha Sarakham. _____31_____ its shape and colour, the caterpillar looked like a dull, dry
twig when it was still. However, as it moved, it did _____32_____ in an unusual way which
is fun to watch.
The feet of the caterpillar _____33_____ located far apart—two pairs at each end of the
body. So, to move forward along the grass stem, the caterpillar had to _____34_____ out the
front part of its body, place the front feet on the stem and pull _____35_____ of the body
along until the rear feet found a _____36_____ just next to the front ones. In the process, the
body _____37_____, forming a loop; and that’s why it’s also known as “looper”.
I watched the creature loop its way until it reached the end of the grass _____38_____ to go,
the caterpillar turned back and tried another direction.
Unlike the caterpillar, some people _____39_____ with what they’re doing even if they
realise it’s a mistake, just because they’re afraid they would _____40_____ face.
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Writing Ability
Instructions: For questions 41-60, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words or groups
of words.
41. He worked for the same company all his life ___________ he retired.
A. before B. unless
C. finally D. until
42. Globalisation is now _________ to bring as many disadvantages as advantages.
A. often saw B. usually see
C. always thinking D. generally thought
43. Creative Thai cartoonist, Chai Rajawat, was _________by the Bangkok Asian Games
Organising Committee to create a mascot for the Games.
A. commission B. commissioned
C. commissioning D. to be commissioned
44. Before entering the conference room, all participants _________
A. would rather leave their belongings outside.
B. should make reservation in advance.
C. had better announce their names.
D. must present their ID cards.
45. You are allowed _________only one bag for your clothes and other effects.
A. taking B. to bring
C. fetch D. bringing
46. Adam and his colleagues in the environmental and occupational health group at
Mahasarakham University in north-eastern Thailand say that the contaminants include
bacteria and moulds _________to increase common respiratory illness like asthma.
A. known B. know
C. knew D. knowing
47. One neighbour, Sampan Rittidech, told the council the house needs _________. But the
chief told him the owner of the house has right, too.
A. burn down B. to burn down
C. being burned down D. to be burned down
48. With a few nails in the wall and a few holes in the improvised nest, the box _________to
the wall with its little occupants inside.
A. attached B. attaching
C. was attached D. was attaching
49. The special equipment that permits the study of the sea bed has brought to life creatures
with such unusual features that scientists are not able to relate _________to any known
species.
A. their B. them
C. its D. it
50. Sydney children are twice _________ as children elsewhere in Australia, a two-year study
of Australian children suggests.
A. being likely to be as obese B. the same fat
C. as likely to be obese D. to be as fat
51. I have so much money to spend at Sermthai Complex, but so ______ time to spend it.
A. many B. much
C. few D. little
52. It was only about 10,000 years ago that animals were first being domesticated and crops
were being cultivated and harvested. _________humans had fed themselves through
fishing, hunting birds and animals and gathering wild food.
A. Before that time B. Until today
C. Since then D. Recently
53. Both Saksit and his brother, _________my brother, are studying Tourism and Hotel
Management at Mahasarakham University.
A. included B. together with
C. apart from D. except
54. Most of the examinees expect the MSU-EPT test not to be _________difficult
_________be done successfully.
A. so, that B. as, as
C. too, to D. so, as
55. MSU Engineering Faculty _________the development of a new robotic pet designed to be
a conversation partner for elderly people.
A. announce B. being announced
C. announcing D. has announced
56. Did you know that the ______ of students that take the MSU-EPT test every month is
almost one hundred?
A. amount B. number
C. amount D. majority
57. The English lecturers at our department will take a plane to Phuket_________.
A. if the flight attendants ae still on strike
B. unless the flight is fully booked
C. unless the hotel rooms are available
D. if all the air tickets are sold out
60. The municipality of Maha Sarakham declared the property a trouble in early February and
_________ from the government to proceed with the killing efforts.
A. received subsequently permission B. subsequently received permission
C. received permission subsequent D. subsequent permission received
Instructions: For questions 61-80, there is one grammatical error in each of the sentences
below. Identify which one is incorrect by choosing A, B, C, or D.
Written Expression
Directions: In questions 61-80, each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. Identify
the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be
correct.
61. My cousin, Lamyai, she lives in Roi-Et province, and she likes it there very much.
A B C D
62. Many people feel that there are too much rules in this educational institute.
A B C D
63. Many of the students found the professor’s explain quite unclear.
A B C D
64. The worse natural disaster of all for the people in Japan was that of 2012, when the
A B C D
massive earthquake struck the southern region.
65. Almost all books have a few errors in them in spite of the care taken to check its proof
A B C D
pages before the final printing.
66. The receptionist asked the twelve-years-old boy to wait for his mother in the lobby.
A B C D
67. They gave us his full attention, but still could not understand what we were saying.
A B C D
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68. If it should have been for the traffic jam and the construction of the high-speed train,
A B
Mandy and her boyfriend would have come to the concert on time.
C D
69. Text messaging during the New Year festival period rose to new heights with 60
A B C
million SMS message sent this year.
D
70. Electronics are one of the most recent and most exciting branches of electrical science
A B C D
which is taught at most universities.
71. A deficient of folic acid is rarely found in humans because the vitamin is contained in a
A B C D
wide variety of foods.
72. It is important that everyone have his car check once or twice a year.
A B C D
73. Most MSU students usually complain about the amount of time which they are allocated
A B C
to work on a test is too short.
D
74. Today's farmers have increased milk production greatly through improved methods of
A B C
breeding, feeding, and manage dairy cattle.
D
75. Not only it will tell you that your waiter is asking what you want to order; it will translate
A B C
your order into Thai.
D
76. Much of the significant research related for the theory of numbers concerns the
A B C
distribution of prime numbers.
D
77. The hills lie to the north of town, raising to the foot of a rocky mountain, and a shallow
A B
stream runs along the eastern border of the tow.
C D
78. Football has become increasingly popular in the city of Mahasarakham in recent
A B C
years ago.
D
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79. The findings of our study were worst than we had expected them to be.
A B C D
80. Because computers are capable of storing, erasing and retrieve data easily, their use is
A B C
becoming more and more widespread.
D
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Andy: So how are things going? Is your colleague still giving you a hard time?
Anya: Did you have to ______81______, while we’re eating? I’ve had a terrible morning.
Andy: Sorry. I didn’t mean to upset you.
Anya: Forgive me. It’s just that I can never seem to do anything right ______82______.
Andy: Do you want to talk about it? Sometimes it’s better to get it ______83______.
Anya: I guess you’re right. Well, my colleague always seems to be checking up on me to
see if I come to work late or leave early. He’s always asking other people about
me. I’m really, ______84______.
Andy: Why don’t you ______85______ looking for another job. If it’s really as bad as
you say, you should leave.
Anya: ______86______, Andy. Don’t forget I have rent to pay and food to buy. I have no
savings so I can’t afford to be ______87______.
Andy: Why not try talking to him. Be calm and, ______88______, be nice. As they say,
you always get more with honey than with vinegar.
Anya: You’re right. I’ll just have to have a more positive attitude ______89______.
Andy: ______90______. Things are improving already!
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Sarah: Good morning, sir. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?
Mattia: ______91______. I’m supposed to meet my partner here in 10 minutes.
Sarah: ______92______. I’m doing a market survey for a big consumer-products
company. They are thinking about introducing a new shampoo especially for me.
______93______ such a product?
Mattia: Maybe. It depends on the quality and the price. ______94______ cheaper than
my present shampoo.
Sarah: ______95______?
Mattia: Baby shampoo. I go jogging every morning ______96______ to wash my hair
daily. I need a very mild shampoo. Otherwise, my hair falls out.
Sarah: What size do you prefer, and how often do you buy it?
Mattia: We buy the largest size ______97______. My two children use it too.
Sarah: ______98______ shampoo?
Mattia: Well, ______99______, it has to be mild - - suitable for daily use - - with no
harmful chemicals to pollute the environment. It should smell fresh and natural.
Sarah: ______100______ advertising for shampoo on TV or in magazines?
Mattia: Actually, I’ve never bought any brand of shampoo because I liked the
advertising.
Sarah: Thank you for your help, sir.
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