Professional Documents
Culture Documents
I. LISTENING
II. PRONUNCIATION: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the others in each group.
1. A. sick B. send C. seem D. sure
2. A. born B. short C. fork D. world
3. A. precise B. please C. exercise D. revise
4. A. fast B. back C. cast D. task
5. A. what B. why C. whom D. when
IV.READING
A. Read the text and question below. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
SIXTEEN – WHAT NOW?
You’re 16 and finally you can leave school! By now, you’re probably sick of teachers,
desks, tests and exams. But don’t just run for the exit. You need to think carefully about what
to do next.
If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university and get a degree. To
do that, you need to stay at high school for another two years. But you needn’t stay at the same
place. There are several options in the district of Northacre.
St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district. It offers a wide
range of subjects in the humanities and sciences. St Leopold’s is, of course, a private school, so
may be too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are several other options if you want to
follow the academic route. Knowle Grammar School is a state school, so there are no fees, and
it has excellent tuition and facilities. It is a boys’ school from the ages of 11-16, but from 16-18
it is co-educational. But it is selective, so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in. If you’re
interested in going into Business, check out Wyle River Academy. This school specialises in
subjects like Business Studies, Management and Economics. If you prefer the arts, look at the
courses on offer at Northacre College. Here you can study woodwork, art, textiles and much
more.
Northacre College also offers a wide range of vocational qualifications. You can do a 1-
year certificate or a 2-year diploma in subjects like electrics, plumbing, roofing and
hairdressing. If you’d prefer to work outdoors, look at Milldown College, where there are
courses in Farm Mechanics, Land Management, Animal Management and much more.
A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national company. You will get
on-the-job training, gain certificates or diplomas and start earning straight away. But be warned
- places are limited! Find out more at the Jobs Fair on 26th May at Northacre College.
26. The aim of the article is to…………………
A. advise young people about how to get to university
B. tell young people about the options available
C. advise young people to stay in education
D. none is correct
27. The article advises readers who want a professional career to ……………
A. go to university immediately.
B. quit learning
C. stay at the same school for two more years
D. go to high school for two more years, then get a degree
28. St Leopold’s is the best school for……………….
A. good exam results. B. humanities and sciences.
C. the rich D. facilities.
29. You can only attend St Leopold’s school if you……………
A. pay tuition fees. B. pass an exam.
C. study both humanities and sciences. D. A&C are correct
30. You can only attend Knowle Grammar School if you……………………
A. pass an exam. B. are a boy.
C. can afford the tuition fees. D. A&B are correct.
B. Read the text and choose the correct word or phrase for each space
The ostrict is the (31)……………………… bird in the world, and an adult can be more
(32)……………………… 90 kilos. Most wild ostriches live (33)………………………
southern Africa, but there are only a (34)……………………… of them left. Like all birds,
ostriches have wings, (35)……………………… they cannot fly. They use (36)
……………………… wings to help them turn when they are running. Ostriches can run very
fast, from 65 to 90 kilometers (37)……………………… hour, so it is very difficult (38)
……………………… other animals to catch them.
Baby ostriches are the same size (39)……………………… chickens and take about 3
years to become adults. Ostriches (40)……………………… plants and can live for many days
without water.
31. A. large B. larger C. more large D. largest
32. A. of B. like C. than D. in
33. A. in B. on C. at D. for
34. A. little B. few C. plenty D. lot
35. A. but B. and C. or D. so
36. A. its B. their C. them D. theirs
37. A. an B. a C. one D. the
38. A. at B. by C. to D. for
39. A. like B. than C. as D. from
40. A. eating B. eat C. ate D. eats
V. WRITING
A. Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) made from the suggested words.
41. when I/ airport/ plane/ already/ leave.
A. When I arrived the airport, the plane had already left.
B. When I got to the airport, the plane had already left.
C. When I reached at the airport, the plane already left.
D. When I came the airport, the plane had already left.
42. If/ weather/ fine/ an excursion/ tomorrow.
A. If the weather will be fine, we will go on an excursion tomorrow.
B. If the weather is fine, we will go on an excursion tomorrow.
C. If the weather is fine, we would go on an excursion tomorrow.
D. If the weather were fine, we would go on an excursion tomorrow.
43. She/ not alone/ when/ shopping/ yesterday.
A. She was not alone when she did shopping yesterday.
B. She is not alone when she go shopping yesterday.
C. She was not alone when she went shopping yesterday.
D. She had not been alone when she went shopping yesterday
44. a pity/ wish/ tell/ about/ this.
A. What a pity! I wish you had told us about this.
B. What a pity! I wish you told us about this.
C. What a pity! I wish you would tell us about this.
D. What a pity! I wish you have told us about this.
45. Only/ this way/ make/ laws/ effective.
A. Only by this way we can make our laws effective.
B. Only this way we can make our laws effective.
C. Only by this way can we make our laws effective.
D. Only by this way we can make it effective our laws
B. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the following one
46. She is studying not only English but also French.
A. She is studying both English and French.
B. English and French are her favorite subjects.
C. She likes both English and French.
D. She isn’t studying English, but she is studying French
47. The Smiths started living here 5 months ago.
A. I It is the Smiths to live here 5 months.
B. It is 5 months since the Smiths last lived here.
C. The Smiths has lived here for 5 months ago.
D. The Smiths have lived here for 5 months.
48. I am going to the capital. I want to find a good job.
A. I am going to the capital to finding a god job.
B. I am going to the capital will find a good job.
C. I am going to the capital for finding a good job.
D. I am going to the capital to find a good job.
49. Students in this school have to wear uniform.
A. Students in this school must wear uniform.
B. Students in this school can wear uniform.
C. Students in this school should wear uniform.
D. Students in this school don’t need to wear uniform.
50. The man wore gloves in order not to leave any fingerprints.
A. The man wore gloves in order that his fingerprints would be taken.
B. His fingerprints would not be left unless the man wore gloves.
C. In order to leave some fingerprints the man took off his gloves.
D. The man wore gloves so that he would not leave any fingerprints
PRACTICE EXERCISE 2.2
I. LISTENING
IV.READING
A. Read the text and question below. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
Without a doubt, the most important part of any job application is the resume. Along
with a cover letter, it is the first impression a prospective employee makes on a potential
employer. Therefore, it is important that a resume provide as much relevant information as
possible while remaining brief. A resume shuld be no more than one full side of a sheet of
paper. All too many candidates make the mistake of submitting several pages which, more often
than not, don’t even get a second glance.
A resume must be neatly printed, with at least threequarter inch margins on all four
sides. Use underlining, capital letters and asterisks to highlight important information. A resume
should be singlespace with an extra line between blocks of information.
Begin a resume with your name, address, and contact information (e.g; telephone or fax
numbers, email address). Do not include age, marital status, or other personal facts. Next, many
resume state the position sought or career goal. Then comes perhaps the most important part: a
chronological outline of work experiencestating with the most recent job and working
backwardsincluding for each position a brief description of relevant duties and skills used or
acquired. Finally, include an outline of your educational background from the most recent
backwards. Make sure to list dates of completion, full names and locations (if not common
knowledge) of schools, and diplomas or certificates awarded.
26. The most important part of any job application is a …………………
A. cover letter B. resume C. certificate D. degree
27. A resume should be no more than …………………..
A. one page B. two pages C. four pages D. as long as possible
28. Capital letters, asterisks and underlining are used on a resume to ………………….
A. be easy for the employer to read.
B. be more beautiful
C. emphasize important facts .
D. provide more information
29. Which of the following should NOT be on your resume?
A. Your name and telephone or fax numbers
B. the year you received your bachelor’s degree
C. your nationality and the fact that you are single
D. A description of tasks performed in your last job.
30. What is true about a resume?
A. It should be brief but very informative.
B. It should have threequarter inch margins on both sides.
C. Important information should be italicized.
D. An ouline of educational background should end with the most recent information.
B. Read the text and choose the correct word or phrase for each space
In industry, the laser has proven (31)……………………… a very versatile tool, (32)
……………………… for cutting and welding. Lasers are now also used (33)
……………………… high – speed printing and in the creation of three – dimensional images,
called holograms. Laser tracking and ranging systems have been developed (34)
……………………… light signals to measure distance (35)……………………… the radio
signals of radar. The use (36)……………………… the laser in biological and medical
applications is also (37)……………………… expanding, and the laser is already being used
with great (38)……………………… in certain surgical procedures. In the field of
communications the laser, used in conjunction with fiber – optic networks, is capble (39)
……………………… carrying (40)……………………… information than conventional wires
and is setting the stage for the “electronic superhighway” of the near future.
31. A. being B. to be C. like D. as
32. A. particular B. on particular C. particularly D. special
33. A. for B. to C. by D. in
34. A. using B. use C. used D. to use
35. A. than B. other than C. rather than D. better than
36. A. for B. with C. of D. in
37. A. rapid B. rapidly C. in rapid D. in rapid manner
38. A. success B. succeed C. successful D. succeeded
39. A. at B. of C. with D. for
40. A. many more B. more many C. more much D. much more
V. WRITING
A. Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) made from the suggested words.
41. Before/ give/ evidence,/ you/ must/ swear/ say/ truth.
A. Before giving the evidence, you must swear to say the truth
B. Before give evidence, you must swear saying the truth
C. Before given evidence, you must swear of saying the truth
D. Before giving evidence, you must to swear to say the truth
42. You/ not keep/ promise/ write/ me/ more frequently.
A. You don’t keep promising and writing to me more frequently
B. You haven’t kept promising and writing to me more frequently
C. You haven’t kept promising and to write to me more frequently
D. You don’t keep your promise to write to me more frequently
43. Excuse/ me/ but/ there/ something/ which/ I/ must/ speak/ you/ immediately.
A. Excuse me, but there is something which I must speak with you immediately
B. Excuse me, but there is something about which I must speak to you immediately
C. Excuse me, but there something which about I must speak with you immediately
D. Excuse me, but there is something of which I must speak about you immediately
44. In order/ keep/ good/ memories/ family camping holidays,/ there/ some/ easy/ tips/ be taken/
account.
A. In order to keep family camping holidays of good memories, there are to be taken into
account some easy tips
B. In order to keep good camping holidays of family memories, there are some easy tips to
be taken on account
C. In order to keep good memories of family camping holidays, there are some easy tips to
be taken into account
D. In order to keep good memories of family camping holidays, there are some easy tips to
be taken of acount.
45. First of all,/ you/ have/ choose/ right/ place/ where/ camp.
A. First of all, you have to choose where to camp the right place
B. First of all, you have to choose to camp the rigt where place
C. First of all, you have to choose the right where place to camp
D. First of all, you have to choose the right place where to camp
B. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the following one
46. Jack did so well in the contest that he could have won the first prize
A. Jack did very well in the contest and won the first prize
B. If he had done well in the contest, he could have won the first prize
C. Jack didn’t win the first prize although he did well in the contest
D. Jack didn’t do well, so he didn’t win any prize in the contest
47. There’s no point in persuading him to change his mind
A. There is no place where we can persuade him to change his mind
B. It is a waste of time persuading him to change his mind
C. There is no use to persuade him to change his mind
D. You get no mark in persuading him to change his mind
48. Joe regrets giving up his job
A. Joe gave up his job and now he feels sorry
B. Joe regrets because he is given a job
C. Joe wants to give up his job
D. Joe gave up his job because he regrets
49. Nobody is allowed to enter the area without permission
A. You can’t enter the area under any circumstances
B. You can enter the area if you ask for permission
C. You can’t enter the area if you are not allowed to
D. You are not allowed to enter the area because of the permission
50. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.
A. You will never be promoted here; however, you work hard
B. No matter how you work, you will be promoted here
C. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here
D. If you didn’t work hard, you would never be promoted here
PRACTICE EXERCISE 2.3
I. LISTENING
IV.READING
A. Read the text and question below. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
It is commonly believed in the United States that school is where people go to get an
education. Nevertheless, it has been said that today children interrupt their education to go to
school.The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive than schooling. Education knows
no bounds. It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower or in the job, whether in a kitchen
or on a tractor. It includes both the formal learning that takes place in schools and the whole
universe of informal learning. The agents of education can range from a revered grandparent to
the people debating politics on the radio, from a child to a distinguished scientist. Whereas
schooling has a certain predictability, education quite often produces surprises. A chance
conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is known of other
religions. People are engaged in education from infancy on. Education, then, is a very broad,
inclusive term. It is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and
one that should be an integral part of one's entire life.
Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized process, whose general pattern
varies little from one setting to the next. Throughout a country, children arrive at school at
approximately the same time, take assigned seats, are taught by an adult, use similar textbooks,
do homework, take exams, and so on. The slices of reality that are to be learned, whether they
are the alphabet or an understanding of the workings of government, have usually been limited
by the boundaries of the subject being taught. For example, high school students know that they
are not likely to find out in their classes the truth about political problems in their communities
or what the newest filmmakers are experimenting with. There are definite conditions
surrounding the formalized process of schooling.
26. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The best school teach a wide variety of subjects
B. Education and schooling are quite different experiences
C. Students benefit from schools, which require long hours and homework
D. The more years students go to school, the better their education is
27. The word “an integral” in line 12 is closest in meaning to …………………….
A. an equitable B. a profitable C. a pleasant D. an essential
28. The passage supports which of the following conclusions?
A. Without formal education, people would remain ignorant.
B. Education systems need to be radically reformed.
C. Going to school is only part of how people become educated.
D. Education involves many years of professional training.
29. The passage is organized by ……………………………..
A. listing and discussing several educational problems
B. contrasting the meanings of two related words
C. narrating a story about excellent teacher
D. giving examples of different kinds of schools
30. The writer seems to agree that………………………
A. Schooling is as important than education
B. Education is not as important as schooling
C. Schooling is unlimited and more informal
D. Education is more influential than schooling
B. Read the text and choose the correct word or phrase for each space
People who are deprived (31)……………………… sleeps lose energy and become
quick – temper. After two days (32)………………………sleep, a person finds that lengthy
concentration becomes difficult. He can force (33)……………………… to perform tasks well
for short periods, but he is easily (34)……………………… He (35)………………………
many mistakes, especially at routine task, and his attention slips (36)………………………
times. Every “sleepless” person experiences periods in which he (37)……………………… off
for a few seconds or more. He (38)……………………… completely asleep unless he is kept
active continously.
Persons who go without sleep for more than three days have great difficulty thinking,
seeing, and hearing clearly. They have periods of hallucinations, (39)………………………
they see things that do not really exist. They also confuse day dreams with real life and (40)
……………………… track of their thoughts in the middle of a sentence.
31. A. up B. of C. by D. with
32. A. with B. no C. have no D. without
33. A. him B. himself C. it D. them
34. A. distracted B. distracting C. distract D. be distracted
35. A. does B. creates C. causes D. makes
36. A. buy B. at C. with D. before
37. A. dozes B. sleeps C. nap D. drowses
38. A. becomes B. gets C. falls D. is
39. A. which B. that C. during which D. in that
40. A. miss B. keep C. catch D. lose
V. WRITING
A. Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) made from the suggested words.
41. be sure/ good seat/ your tickets/ should/ bought/ advance.
A. I’m sure about a good seat for your tickets should be bought in advance
B. To be sure of good seat, your tickets should bought in advance
C. To be sure of a good seat for your tickets should be bought in advance
D. To be sure of a good seat, your tickets should be bought in advance
42. I/ impressed/ all/ decoration/ you/ done/ room.
A. I was very impressed on all decoration you’ve done on your room
B. I was impressed by all the decoration you have done on your room
C. I was impressed in all decoration you’ve done your room
D. I am impressed on all decoration you’ve done your room
43. In/ end/ I/ decide/ not/ buy/ dictionary/ because/ it/ too/ expensive.
A. In an end I decided not buying the dictionary because it was too expensive
B. In the end I decided not bought the dictionary because of it too expensive
C. In the end I decided wouldn’t buy the dictionary because it was too expensive
D. In the end I decided not to buy the dictionary because it was too expensive
44. The structure/ Eiffel Tower/ take/ more/ two years/ complete.
A. The structure by the Eiffel Tower takes more two years to complete
B. The structure for the Eiffel Tower was taken than more two years to be completed
C. The structure of the Eiffel Tower had taken more than two years to complete it
D. The structure of the Eiffel Tower took more than two years to complete
45. Maria/ not/ wear/ raincoat/ she/ get/ a cold last night.
A. Maria didn’t wear the raincoat, so she got a cold last night.
B. Maria didn’t wore the raincoat, so she got a cold last night.
C. Maria not wear the raincoat she got a cold last night.
D. Maria didn’t wearing the raincoat, so she got a cold last night.
B. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the following one
46. You can use my car as long as you bring it back by 8 pm.
A. You can use my car provided that you return it before 8 pm.
B. You use my car till 8 pm.
C. You can’t use my car because you won’t bring it back by 8 pm.
D. You are allowed to use my car as long as 8 hours
47. You won’t have a seat unless you book in advance.
A. You can’t have a seat although you book in advance
B. You will have a seat if you keep your book in front of you
C. You won’t have a seat because you didn’t book in advance
D. You may have a seat if you book in advance
48. “No Parking”
A. There is no park here
B. You can’t go to the park here
C. You are not allowed to park your car here
D. There is not enough space for parking here
49. It’s ages since I last saw a Hollywood film
A. I haven’t seen a Hollywood film for a long time
B. It’s ages because I last saw a Hollywood film
C. I haven’t seen any Hollywood film before
D. I saw a last Hollywood film since ages ago
50. He looked so funny that I couldn’t help laughing
A. I couldn’t laugh because he looked so funny
B. I couldn’t help him laugh because he looked so funny
C. I laughed because he looked so funny
D. He looked too funny for me to laugh
PRACTICE EXERCISE 2.4
I. LISTENING
IV.READING
A. Read the text and question below. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
If you were to stop people in the street and ask them to name a ship that had been sunk, it
is likely that nearly all of them would say the Titanic. For the sinking of the Titanic was, if not
the most tragic, certainly the most famous sea disaster in the history of ocean travel.
The Titanic was built as a luxury liner, intended to be the fastest in the world, and a great
deal of publicity had surrounded it. The last point probably explains why so many important
people from all walks of life were on the boat when it went down.
The Titanic was on its maiden voyage to America in 1912 when it srtuck an iceberg and sank.
Of its 2,300 passengers, more than twothirds were drowned. Because the Titanic was thought
to be virtually unsinkable, no one was prepared for the tragedy. There was total panic as very
few of the passengers had bothered to learn the necessary drill in the event of trouble. There was
severe shortage of lifeboats and those that were launched were still halfempty. The one point
of calm was to be found in the ballroom where the band carried on playing right to the very end.
What makes the sinking of the Titanic even more tragic is the fact that warnings of
icebergs had been sent, yet the liner was still continuing at full speed. In addition, one ship was
only ten miles away but did not receive the distress signal.
One good thing did, however, result from the disaster. The whole question of safety at
sea was looked into, resulting in much better safety measures, including stricter lifeboat
regulations and the establishment of an iceberg patrol.
26. The sinking of the Titanic was………………………
A. the most famous sea disaster. B. the most historic sea disaster.
C. the most tragic sea disaster. D. the first great sea disaster.
27. Why were so many important people in board?
A. The Titanic was a luxury liner.
B. The Titanic had received a lot of publicity.
C. It was the fastest liner in the world.
D. They wanted to go to America.
28. The lifeboats were………………………
A. too short. B. launched too soon C. half finished. D. poorly equipped.
29. The chances of disaster were increased because………………………
A. no warnings had been sent.
B. the dance band was playing too loud.
C. the Titanic was travelling too fast.
D. there were no distress calls.
30. The positive result of the disaster was that………………………
A. sea travel was made safer.
B. lifeboats were made larger.
C. a program of iceberg destruction was started.
D. a full inquiry was made.
B. Read the text and choose the correct word or phrase for each space
Bill Gates is a very important person in the computer industry. He has been chief
executive officer of Microsoft Corporation for years. He is also the (31)………………………
person in the United States. How did he do it?
He learned a lot from his parents. While Bill was going to school, his father went to
college, got a (32)………………………, and became a successful lawyer. From this, Bill
learned that you have to work hard if you want something. His mother was a very busy teacher,
but she also (33)……………………… going to parties. From this, he learned (34)
………………………: If you want to work hard and play hard, you have to make a timetable.
When Bill was young, he spent a lot of time alone. While most of his friends were
playing, Bill read all of the (35)……………………… Book Encyclopedia and finished it when
he was only 8 years old.
Bill’s childhood was not all work, however. He used to play a lot of sports, such as swimming,
(36)……………………… and tennis. He was very serious about sports. He loved winning and
he hated (37)……………………… When Bill got older, he spent more and more time working
and playing on a computer.
Before he was 20, Bill (38)……………………… the world’s first computer language for
the personal computer. Once when he was thinking about the future, he realized something
important. He thought that every (39)……………………… was going to have a computer, and
every computer would need software. He said, “I am going to earn my first million dollars on
(40)……………………… by the time I am 25”. And he did!
31. A. rich B. richer C. richest D. more rich
32. A. degree B. certificate C. bachelor D. diploma
33. A. fancied B. enjoyed C. adored D. preferred
34. A. something more B. further thing C. anything else D.something else
35. A. World B. Worldwide C. Wordly D. World’s
36. A. waterskiing B. skiing in water C. waterski D. water skis
37. A. losing B. defeating C. failing D. throwing
38. A. made B. developed C. turned out D. manufactured
39. A. home B. house C. household D. housing
40. A. files B. software C. applications D. programmes
V. WRITING
A. Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) made from the suggested words.
41. When/ I/ a child/ we/ used to/ go/ the park/ every Saturday.
A. When I was a child, we used going to the park every Saturday.
B. When I was a child, we were used to going to the park every Saturday.
C. When I was a child, we used to go to the park every Saturday.
D. When I was a child, we used to going to the park every Saturday.
42. Jane/ let/ her children/ stay up/ late/ Sunday.
A. Jane let her children to stay up late on Sunday .
B. Jane lets her children stay up late on Sunday.
C. Jane lets children to stay up late on Sunday.
D. Jane lets her children staying up late on Sunday.
43. Helmets/ must/ worn/ all times/ when/ riding/ a motorcycle
A. Helmets must be worn at all times when riding a motorcycle.
B. Helmets must worn at all times when riding a motorcycle.
C. Helmet must be worn at all times when riding a motorcycle.
D. Helmet must be worn all time when riding a motorcycle.
44. They/ lived/ this suburb/ since 1997.
A. They have lived in this suburb since 1997 .
B. They has lived in this suburd since 1997.
C. They lived this suburb since 1997.
D. They lived on this suburb since 1997.
45. you/ like/ go/ cinema/ them/ tonight?
A. Would you like to go to the cinema with them tonight?
B. Do you like going to the cinema with them tonight?
C. Do you like to go to the cinema with them tonight?
D. Would you like going to the cinema with them tonight?
B. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the following one
46. He regretted not inviting her to his birthday party.
A. He wished he had invited her to his birthday party.
B. He wished he invited her to his birthday party.
C. He wished he would have invited her to his birthday party .
D. He wished he invited her to his birthday party.
47. Nobody apart from my mother thought I would win the race.
A. My mother was the only person who thought I would win the race.
B. Only my mother didn’t think I would win the race.
C. Everybody except my mother thought I would win the race .
D. Apart from my mother, everyone else thought I would win the race.
48. Sarah intends to buy a new computer next month.
A. Sarah will buy a new computer next month.
B. Next month is the plan to buy a new computer.
C. Sarah is going to buy a new computer next month.
D. Sarah prefers to buy a new computer next month.
49. No one has been to collect the rubbish this week.
A. The rubbish have not been collected this week.
B. The rubbish has been collected this week.
C. The rubbish has not been collected this week.
D. The rubbish is not collected this week.
50. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here
A. No matter how you work, you will be promoted here.
B. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
C. If you didn’t work hard, you would never be promoted here.
D. You will never be promoted here, however you work hard.
PRACTICE EXERCISE 2.5
I. LISTENING
IV.READING
A. Read the text and question below. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
FEELING SHY
Most people feel shy at some time or another. Shyness comes from being unsure of
yourself. So start to be good to yourself. You can’t always be full of confidence – nobody is.
But you can think about yourself positively. Enjoying something doesn’t mean that you have to
be the best at it. If you start thinking positively about yourself, you will find that other people
see you the same way. If you can’t find anything positive, talk to a friend. You may find that
someone else sees qualities in you that you might not see in yourself.
If you’re introduced to someone new, be the first to smile and see what happens. If they
don’t return the smile, perhaps it’s because it isn’t only you who’s shy – maybe so are they.
Like everything, it becomes easier with practice, and you’ll find it gets easier to make the first
move.
Rather than thinking about yourself, think about other people, and concentrate on
keeping up with the conversation. Everyone can add something to it and so can you.
26. According to the passage, ………………………
A. All people feel shy at some time or another
B. Most people feel shy all the time
C. Not everyone feel shy at some time or another
D. A large number of people feel shy all the time.
27. According to the passage, ………………………
A. shyness results in being unsure of oneself
B. shyness results from being unsure of oneself
C. shyness is the causes of being unsure of oneself
D. the cause of shyness is unsure
28. You shouldn’t think so negatively about yourself because ………………………
A. you have to be the best at everything
B. other people see you the same way
C. you can’t be full of confidence
D. you might not see qualities in yourself but others probably do
29. If you smile first when introduced and the other doesn’t smile back, ………………
A. it is because you are shy
B. it is probable that the other is shy
C. it means nothing happens
D. it is certain that both of you are shy
30. You are advised ………………………
A. to think about other people rather than about yourself
B. to take part in conversations
C. to keep on talking on conversations
D. both A and B are correct
B. Read the text and choose the correct word or phrase for each space
In the past, importance was not given to shoes being comfortable or fashionable. These
early foot coverings were probably animal skins, (31)……………………… people tied round
their ankles during cold (32)……………………… We still use leather today, but (33)
……………………… materials such as silk, plastic, or cotton are also popular, (34)
……………………… on what is in fashion.
It was only one hundred and fifty years (35)……………………… that people began to
wear a different shoes on each foot. Formerly, the two shoes had been straight instead of shaped
and (36)……………………… be worn on the left or the right foot. All shoes used to be made
by hand, but now, (37)……………………… there are shoemakers still using their (38)
……………………… skills, most shoes are now machinemade in large factories. The
introduction of sewing machines (39)……………………… the shoe industry to produce large
(40)……………………… of cheaper shoes for a wider range of buyers.
31. A. who B. why C. which D. where
32. A. weather B. climate C. temperature D. condition
33. A. either B. both C. another D. other
34. A. turning B. depending C. resting D. taking
35. A. before B. beyond C. ago D. after
36. A. must B. could C. ought D. might
37. A. although B. if C. unless D. since
38. A. typical B. usual C. model D. traditional
39. A. let B. allowed C. gave D. got
40. A. quantities B. totals C. sums D. sizes
V. WRITING
A. Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) made from the suggested words.
41. If/ you/ listen/ carefully/ this/ piece/ music,/ you/ can/ hear/ flute/ background.
A. If you listen carefully this piece of music, you can hear a flute in the background.
B. If you listened carefully to this piece of music, you can hear a flute in the background.
C. If you listen carefully to this piece of music, you can hear a flute in the background.
D. If you listening carefully to this piece of music, you hear a flute in the background.
42. In spite/ her/ difficult/ living conditions,/ she/ work/ extremely/ hard.
A. In spite of her difficult living conditions, she worked extremely hard.
B. In spite her difficult living conditions, she worked extremely hard.
C. In spite of her difficult living conditions, she work extremely hard.
D. In spite of her difficult living conditions, she working extremely hard.
43. Space travel/ be/ one/ brilliant/ wonders/ modern science.
A. Space travel are one of the brilliant wonders of modern science.
B. Space travel is one of brilliant wonders of modern science.
C. Space travel is one of the brilliant wonders of modern science.
D. Space travel is one of the brilliant wonders for modern science.
44. How/ cities/ you/ and/ uncle/ visit/ last summer?
A. How many cities do you and your uncle visit last summer?
B. How many cities did you and your uncle visit last summer?
C. How many cities did you and your uncle visited last summer?
D. How much cities did you and your uncle visit last summer?
45. By/ end / last summer,/ farmers/ harvest/ all/ crop.
A. By the end of last summer, the farmers harvested all the crop.
B. At the end of last summer, the farmers harvested all crop.
C. By the end of last summer, the farmers harvests all the crop.
D. By the end of last summer, the farmers are harvesting all the crop.
B. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the following one
46. I have a little money so I can’t buy that dress.
A. I don’t have enough money to buy that dress.
B. That dress is too expensive that I can’t buy it.
C. That dress isn’t as cheap as my money so I can’t buy it.
D. That dress isn’t so cheap with me of buying it.
47. We are going to buy a new house next year.
A. We have a plan to buy a new house next year.
B. Next year is the time we will buy a new house.
C. Our plan is going to buy a new house next year.
D. We decided for buying a new house next year.
48. Many people were delayed because of the traffic jam.
A. Number people were delayed by the traffic jam.
B. A number of people were delayed by the traffic jam.
C. A small number were delayed by the traffic jam.
D. A few of people were delayed by the traffic jam.
49. It was such an interesting novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.
A. The novel was interesting so that I stayed up all night to finish it.
B. The novel was so interesting that I stayed up all night to finish it.
C. The novel was so interested that I stayed up all night to finish it.
D. The novel was such interest that I stayed up all night to finish it.
50. Although he was able to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
A. Despite able to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
B. He was able despite to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
C. Despite being able to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
D. Despite of able to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
PRACTICE EXERCISE 2.6
I. LISTENING
IV.READING
A. Read the text and question below. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral
speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign
language in which the motions stand for letters, words and ideas. Tourist, the deaf, and the mute
have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very
picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A
nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots
read with fingertips), signal flags. Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs
also guide, warn, and instruct people.
While verbalisation is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also
express human thoughts and feelings.
26. Which of the following best summarize the passage?
A. When language is barrier, people will find other forms of communication
B. Everybody use only one form of communication
C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners
D. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalisation is the fastes
27. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ………………………
A. there are many forms of communication is existence today
B. verbalisation is the most common form of communication
C. the deaf and the mute use oral form of communication
D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
28. How many forms of communication are mentioned?
A. 5 B. 7 C. 9 D. 11
29. People need to communicate in order to ………………………
A. create language barrier
B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. be picturesque and exact
D. express thoughts and feelings
30. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The importance of sign language
B. The many forms of communication
C. Ways of expressing fellings
D. Picturesque symbols of communication
B. Read the text and choose the correct word or phrase for each space
Why does English (31)……………………… an international language meanwhile
Chinese is used by more than (32)……………………… of the world? There are some (33)
……………………… causes.
In the nineteen century, Great Britain became (34)………………………. after the
Industrial Revolution. The English Empire (35)……………………… many others countries
and made them as their colonies. English was (36)……………………… used there. Gradually,
those countries spoke English as their native language or second language.
After the World War II, the United States, one of the English-speaking (37)
………………………, become the most powerful and so then more people speak English.
English grammar is rather easy and simple compared (38)……………………… other
languages. However, English learners, even the native speakers, sometimes have troubles with
English (39)………………………. That can be overcome. A lot of (40)………………………
methods are available to help them.
31. A. be B. Become C. get D. have
32. A. fifth-one B. first-fifth C. one-fifth D. one-five
33. A. main B. mean C. uneasy D. unreasonable
34. A. power B. powerless C. powerful D. powerfully
35. A. hit B. took C. kept D. conquered
36. A. rarely B. officially C. friendly D. hardly
37. A. states B. distances C. countries D. cities
38. A. with B. from C. in D. on
39. A. dictation B. written C. spoken D. spelling
40. A. teaching B. cooking C. writing D. doing
V. WRITING
A. Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) made from the suggested words.
41. How long/ it/ take/ you/ go/ school?
A. How long do it take you to go to school?
B. How long does it takes you to go to school?
C. How long does it take you to go to school?
D. How long takes you to go to school?
42. We/ go/ have / party/ next weekend.
A. We go to have a party next weekend.
B. We are going to have a party next weekend.
C. We are going to have a party at the next weekend.
D. We are going to having a party next weekend.
43. They/ need/ buy/ some/ books/ and/ pens.
A. They need some books and pens to buy.
B. They buy some books and need pens.
C. They need some books and buy pens.
D. They need to buy some books and pens.
44. Her father/ go/ work/ train/?
A. Does train go to work by her father?
B. Does her father by train go to work?
C. Does go to work her father work by train?
D. Does her father go to work by train?
45. My son/ want/ learn/ English.
A. My son wants learning English.
B. My son wants to learn English.
C. My son want to learn English.
D. My son wants to learning English.
B. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the following one
46. He cycles to work in order to get some exercise.
A. He cycles to work so that he can get some exercise.
B. He cycles to work in order that he can get some exercise.
C. He cycles to work to get some exercise.
D. All are correct.
47. She won’t come unless you invite her.
A. She won’t come if you don’t invite her.
B. She won’t come even if you invite her.
C. She will come evn if you don’t invite her.
D. She won’t come thoughh you don’t invite her.
48. There is more rain in the North than in the South.
A. It rains a lot in the North than in the South.
B. It is less rainy in the South than in the North.
C. The North has more rains than in the South.
D. The South has fewer rains than the North.
49. Learning to dance is quite expensive.
A. It is quite expensie to learn to dance.
B. It is quite expensive learning to dance.
C. It is quite expensive for learning to dance.
D. It will be quite expensive if we learn to dance.
50. The room was so full that we couldn’t get in.
A. The room was too full for us to get in.
B. The room was too full so that we can’t get in.
C. The room was too full that we can’t get in.
D. The room was too full that so we can’t get in.
PRACTICE EXERCISE 2.7
I. LISTENING
IV.READING
A. Read the text and question below. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
Along the Eastern coast of Australia is one of the most fascinating areas of the natural
world -the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is more than 2,000 kilometers long, but
isn’t really one long reef. It is actually made up of about 3,000 separate coral reefs.
The Great Barrier Reef is like a large city under the sea filled with many species of
marine life. More than 2,000 species of fish inhabit it. There are also about 400 different species
of coral and 500 species of seaweed. The first include several kind of sharks. The most
common one is the black tip reef shark. It gets its name from the back coloring on the end of its
fins.
The black tip shark isn’t a dangerous shark, but there are dangerous animals on the reef.
The tiger shark, for example, is an aggressive shark.There are several kinds of poisonous
jellyfish, and there are poisonous sea snakes,too.Stingrays can injure people with their sharp are
tails. Divers have to be careful on the Great Barrier Reef.
Some animals on the reef are dangerous to people, but people are even more dangerous
to the reef.Agriculture in Australia has caused water pollution, and this has already killed some
areas of the reef. Diver cause damage when they take bits of coral from the reef, or when they
stand on the reef. Unless humans learn to respect and protect natural treasures like the Great
Barrier Reef, these treasures could one day disappear from the Earth.
26. What is this passage mainly about?
A. ocean pollution B. dangers on a reef
C. an interesting part of the world D. different kinds of marine animals
27. How long is the Great Barrier Reef?
A. 500 Kilometers B. 2,000 kilometers
C. 3,000 kilometers D. 4,000 kilometers
28. Which statement is true about the black tip shark?
A. It is aggressive B. It has a sharp tail
C. It is not very common D. It has black on its fins
29. What causes water pollution?
A. diving B. farming
C. pick up coral D. standing on the reef
30. Why do diver have to be careful on the Great Barrier Reef?
A. There are dangerous animals B. It’s too far from the coast
C. The weather is very dirty D. It’s difficult to stand on it
B. Read the text and choose the correct word or phrase for each space
Several famous people are left-handed, (31)……………………… Julius Caesar,
Napoleon, and Queen Victoria of England was also left-handed, (32)………………………
Prince Charles. Paul Mc Carney of Beatles plays (33)……………………… guitar the opposite
way from other guitarists because he is left-handed. Marilyn Monroe, the famous America film
star was also a leftie. Are you a lefthanded (34)……………………… you write with your
right hand? To understand (35)………………………, it is necessary to look at the brain. The
brain is (36)……………………… into two hemispheres. The left hemisphere of the brain (37)
……………………… the right side of the body, and the right hemisphere controls the left side.
Both of the sides of the body receive the same information (38)……………………… the brain,
because the two hemispheres are connected. (39)………………………, in right-handed people,
the left hemisphere is stronger. In the left-handed people, it is the right hemisphere (40)
……………………. is stronger.
31. A. such as B. so as C. so that D. such that
32. A. is so and B. and C. and so is D. and is so
33. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
34. A. as B. because C. even D. even though
35. A. leftie B. lefthandedness C. left-handed D. lefthander
36. A. divided B. cut C. subtracted D. separated
37. A. conquers B. controls C. contrasts D. consists
38. A. on B. to C. from D. in
39. A. in order that B. therefore C. never D. however
40. A. who B. whom C. that D. where
V. WRITING
A. Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) made from the suggested words.
41. She/ live/ apartment/ second floor.
A. She lives in an apartment at the second floor.
B. She lives in an apartment on the second floor.
C. She is living in a apartment on the second floor.
D. She live in an apartment on the second floor.
42. Mary/ not/ wear/ raincoat/ got/ a cold.
A. Mary didn’t wear the raincoat, so she got a cold.
B. Mary didn’t wore the raincoat, so she got a cold.
C. Mary not wear the raincoat she got a cold.
D. Mary didn’t wearing the raincoat, so she got a cold.
43. He/ sit/ read/ a newspaper/ his room/ now.
A. He is sitting and reads a newspaper in his room now.
B. He be sitting and reading a newspaper in his room now.
C. He is sitting and reading a newspaper in his room now.
D. He sits and reads a newspaper in his room now.
44. How/ brother/ sister/ you/ got?
A. How many brothers and sisters you have got?
B. How many brothers and sister have you got?
C. How many brothers and sisters you got?
D. How many brothers and sisters have you got?
45. By/ end / last summer,/ farmers/ harvest/ all/ crop.
A. By the end of last summer, the farmers harvested all the crop.
B. At the end of last summer, the farmers harvested all crop.
C. By the end of last summer, the farmers harvests all the crop.
D. By the end of last summer, the farmers are harvesting all the crop.
B. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the following one
46. The flat was so dirty that we could not stay there.
A. The flat was too dirty to stay.
B. The flat was too dirty for us to stay there.
C. The flat was too dirty so that we couldn’t to stay there.
D. The flat was such dirty that we couldn’t stay there.
47. It has been a long time since they met.
A. They didn’t meet for a long time.
B. They haven’t met for a long time.
C. They haven’t met since a long time.
D. They didn’t meet a long time ago.
48. We didn’t expect you, but we’re glad you’ve come.
A. Although we didn’t expect you, we’re glad you’ve come
B. Although you’ve come, we’re glad we didn’t expect you.
C. Although we’re glad, we didn’t expect you to come.
D. Although we’re glad we didn’t expect you, you have come.
49. This flat is too small for my family.
A. This flat is not ratherbig for my family.
B. This flat is not very big for my family.
C. This flat is not big enough for my family.
D. This flat is not enough big for my family.
50. The teacher did not allow the class to leave before 4.30.
A. The teacher made the class to stay until after 4.30.
B. The teacher made the class not leave until after 4.30.
C. The teacher made the class stay until after 4.30.
D. The teacher made the class leave after 4.30.
PRACTICE EXERCISE 2.8
I. LISTENING
IV.READING
A. Read the text and question below. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
A stunt actor’s job looks exciting, but it is often difficult and dangerous. Stunt actors
jump off high building, fall off mountain, get shot, crash cars, or catch on fire. They need
special training to do these stunts safety, and they need good acting skills to make the stunts
look real.
Stunt actors have to know different punches and kicks for stunt fighting. They have to
make the audience believe the fight is a real fight. If they receive a punch or a kick, they have to
make the pain look real .
Sometimes stunt actors have to fall or jump from very high places. They usually fall onto
an airbag, but while they fall they have to act .For example, may be someone shoots the
character while he is falling. The stunt actor has to pretend he is really in pain .
Stunt actors often have to do driving stunts like making the car spin around, turn over,
and finally crash. Then they have to run away from the burning car before it explodes. Fire
stunts are very risky. Stunt actors use real fire. Even though they use fire suits, gloves, powders,
and other things to protect themselves during fire stunts, the flames are still hot. Of course,
stunts aren’t real, but they are still risky, Stunt actors have to look injured. At the same time,
they have to protect themselves from really being injured. You need a lot of skill to do stunts.
You also need to be brave.
26. What is this passage mainly about?
A. how to become a stunt actor B. safety while doing stunts
C. learning stunt skill D. a stunt actor’s job
27. What skills does a stunt actor need?
A. acting B. driving
C. punching and kicking D. all of above
28. Stunt actors use ……………………… to protect themselves during fire stunts
A. airbag B. powder C. water D. cars
29. Which of the following is not true?
A. actors use real fire during fire stunts
B. most stunts are not really dangerous
C. stunts actors pretend to feel pain
D. a stunts fight looks real to the audience
30. What is a fire suit?
A. clothes that don’t burn easily B. a uniform for a fire fighter
C. clothes the color of fire D. a very warm suit
B. Read the text and choose the correct word or phrase for each space
Honey is a sweet liquid made by bees. It (31)……………………… of water and sugars.
Bees may travle as (32)……………………… as seventy five thousand kilometers and visit
over two million flowers to produce just half a kilo of honey. The color and flavor of honey
depend (33)……………………… the type of flower visited. In (34)………………………,
there are more than three hundred (35)……………………… of honey. The lightercolored
ones are generally milder in flavor than darker honey.
In ancient (36)………………………, honey was the main sweet food, as sugar was very
(37)……………………… Honey was of great (38)……………………… to the ancient
Egyptians, who used it as payment.
Today, honey is produced and eaten in (39)……………………… part of the world.
Research suggests that it prevents tiredness and improves athletic performance. However, honey
is not just foodit (40)……………………… be taken for sore throats and is used in many skin
and haircare products.
31. A. involves B. contains C. includes D. consists
32. A. well B. long C. soon D. far
33. A. to B. on C. for D. with
34. A. case B. order C. fact D. place
35. A. varieties B. collections C. sets D. differences
36. A. seasons B. times C. years D. dates
37. A. distant B. rare C. small D. slim
38. A. cost B. price C. value D. charge
39. A. all B. some C. most D. every
40. A. shall B. need C. can D. ought
V. WRITING
A. Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) made from the suggested words.
41. Mrs Richmond/ 42/ three/ old/ children.
A. Mrs Richmond who is 42 years old, has three children.
B. Mrs Richmond whom is 42 years old has three children.
C. Mrs Richmond who is 42 years old has three children.
D. Mrs Richmond, who is 42 years old, has three children.
42. Ihis/ painting/ most/ valuable/ collection.
A. This is the most valuable painting in the collection.
B. This is most valuable painting in the collection.
C. This is the most valuable painting at the collection.
D. This is the most valuable painting on the collection.
43. Keep/ innocent/ prison/ people/ inhuman.
A. Keeping these innocent people in prison are inhuman.
B. Keeping this innocent people in prison is inhuman.
C. Keeping these innocent people in prison is inhuman.
D. Keeping these innocent people in prison is human.
44. Can/ you/ imagine/ what/ he/ like/ jazz?
A. Can you imagine what he likes about the jazz?
B. Can you imagine what he likes about jazz?
C. Can you imagine what he like about jazz?
D. Can you imagine what he likes jazz?
45. He/ not/ remember/ horse/ winning/ race.
A. He didn’t remember the horse ‘s winning the race.
B. He didn’t remember the horse wining the race.
C. He didn’t remember the horse winning race.
D. He didn’t remember the horse winning the race
B. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the following one
46. Why don’t we go to the cinema tonight?
A. Let’s go to the cinema tonight.
B. What about to going to the cinema tonight?
C. We don’t like to go to the cinema tonight, but we have to.
D. How about to going to the cinema tonight?
47. Thanks for warning us! We might have fallen into the trap!
A. We might have fallen into the trap if you didn't warn us.
B. We might have fallen into the trap if you hadn't warned us.
C. We might have fallen into the trap unless you hadn't warned us.
D. We might not have fallen into the trap if you hadn't warned us.
48. On his arrival in Tokyo, he found a telegram waiting for him.
A. When he arrived Tokyo, he found a telegram waiting for him.
B. When he arrived at Tokyo, he found a telegram waiting for him.
C. When he arrived in Tokyo, he found a telegram waiting for him.
D. When he arrived in Tokyo, he found the telegram waiting for him.
49. We shall go ahead with the plan even though you object to it.
A. We shall go ahead with the plan despite you had objection.
B. We shall go ahead with the plan despite of your objection.
C. We shall go ahead with the plan despite your objection.
D. We shall go ahead with the plan despite you object to it.
50. She is very proud of her son.
A. She takes much pride of her son.
B. She takes much pride on her son.
C. She takes much pride about her son.
D. She takes much pride in her son.
PRACTICE EXERCISE 2.9
I. LISTENING
IV.READING
A. Read the text and question below. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
The World Trade Organization (WTO), founded on January 1 st, 1995, aims to encourage
international trade to flow as freely as possible, making sure that trade agreements are respected
and that any disputes can be settled. In the five years since its founding, the WTO has beecome
well known as one of the world’s most powerful economic organizations, taking its place
alongside the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. The system of global rules for
international trade, however, dates back half a century to 1948 when the General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was formed after World War II. As time went by, it became clear
that the GATT had two major drawbacks the limited areas of trade it covered, and the lack of
an effective system to settle disputes.
After seven years of trade talks ending in 1994, the socalled Uruguay Round finally
gave birth to the WTO, complete with an effective system to settle disputes and to form new
rules covering trade in services and intellectual property. Even after seven years of talks and
with 22,500 pages of agreements reached, problems remained, especially in the
difficulttodealwith areas of agriculture and services.
26. What is the purpose of WTO?
A. To encourage international trade to flow freely
B. To ensure that trade agreements are respected
C. To settle any disputes
D. All of the above
27. According to the passage, the GATT stopped working ………………………
A. In 1948 C. After World War ended
B. In 1994 D. During the seven years of Uruguay Round talk
28. The word “went by” could best replaced by ………………………
A. flew B. flowed C. past D. passed
29. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The WTO is the world’s most powerful economic organization.
B. The WTO has an effective system to settle disputes and to form new rules.
C. The GATT was founded in Uruguay in 1995.
D. All the countries in the world are member nations of the WTO.
30. Which of the following is NOT true about the WTO?
A. It has an effective system to settle disputes.
B. It has new rules to cover trade in services and intellectual property.
C. It makes international trade agreements respected.
D. It can solve all problems in the world.
B. Read the text and choose the correct word or phrase for each space
San Francisco lies on the coast of northern California. The earliest Europeans to discover
the (31)……………………… were led by a Spanish explorer (32)……………………… name
was Gaspar de Portola.
He first saw it in 1769. Surprisingly, (33)……………………… San Fransisco Bay is a
wonderful natural harbor, it was discovered by land (34)……………………… than by sea.
In 1849, people (35) ……………………… in San Fransisco in their thousands (36)
……………………… to find gold. However, it was not the men looking for the gold that got
rich. The richest people (37)……………………… their money from owning banks and law
firms and they built themselves large houses on one of the hills. This was (38)
……………………… as Nob Hill.
Nowadays, tourists are (39)……………………… to San Fransisco because there they
can see famous places like Chinatown and the Golden Gate Bridge. Many even (40)
……………………… the short boat trip to the island of Alcatraz to see the former prison.
31. A. area B. part C. space D. position
32. A. who B. whose C. what D. which
33. A. if B. unless C. although D. despite
34. A. except B. instead C. apart D. rather
35. A. reached B. arrived C. entered D. approached
36. A. wondering B. hoping C. considering D. depending
37. A. did B. became C. made D. brought
38. A. told B. called C. named D. known
39. A. interested B. attracted C. pleased D. excited
40. A. take B. spend C. go D. travel
V. WRITING
A. Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) made from the suggested words.
41. Your/ essay/ badly/ organized/ and/ full/ spelling /mistakes.
A. Your essay is badly organized and full of spelling mistakes.
B. Your essay was bad organized and full of spelling mistakes.
C. Your essay is badly organized and fully of spelling mistakes..
D. Your essay is badly organized and full of spelling mistake.
42. Strike/ probably/ still/ go/ on/ if/ government/ not/ intervene.
A. The strike would probably still be going on if government hadn’t intervened.
B. The strike would probably still be going on if the government didn’t intervene.
C. The strike would probably still be going on if the government hadn’t intervened.
D. The strike would probably still go on if the government didn’t intervene.
43. Space travel/ be/ one/ brilliant/ wonders/ modern science.
A. Space travel are one of the brilliant wonders of modern science.
B. Space travel is one of brilliant wonders of modern science.
C. Space travel is one of the brilliant wonders for modern science.
D. Space travel is one of the brilliant wonders of modern science.
44. Which/ us/ not/ want/ own/ expensive/ sports/ car/ some/ time/ lives?
A. Which of us hasn’t wanted to own an expensive sports car at sometime in our lives?
B. Which of us hasn’t wanted to own an expensive sport car at some time in our lives?
C. Which of us hasn’t wanted to own an expensive sports car at sometimes in our lives?
D. Which of us hasn’t wanted to own an expensive sports car at some time our lives?
45. Book/ contain/ large/ number/picture/many/color.
A. The book contains the large number of pictures, many in color.
B. The book contains a large number of pictures, many in color.
C. The book contains a large number of pictures, many in colors.
D. The book contains a large number of picture, many in color.
B. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the following one
46. I’d rather you didn’t eat in the classroom.
A. I’d not prefer you to eat in the classroom.
B. I’d prefer you not eat in the classroom.
C. I’d prefer you not eating in the classroom.
D. I’d prefer you not to eat in the classroom.
47. He got into his bath. Then, immediately, the telephone rang.
A. No sooner he had got into his bath than the telephone rang.
B. No sooner had he got into his bath than the telephone rang.
C. No sooner had he got into his bath then the telephone rang.
D. No sooner has he got into his bath than the telephone rang.
48. At the beginning Pat found it hard to get up so early but now she’s quite accustomed to it.
A. At the beginning Pat couldn’t get used to getting up so early but now she’s quitely
accustomed to it.
B. At the beginning Pat couldn’t get used to get up so early but now she’s quite accustomed
to it.
C. At the beginning Pat couldn’t get used to getting up so early but now she’s quite
accustomed to it.
D. At the beginning Pat couldn’t get used to getting up so early but now she quite accustoms
to it.
49. “You can’t come in without a ticket,” the man told us.
A. The man refused to let us in without a ticket.
B. The man refused to us come in without a ticket.
C. The man refused to let us in without tickets.
D. The man refused to let us in without ticket.
50. Take a light sweater as it might get cooler in the evening.
A. Take a light sweater incase it gets cooler in the evening.
B. Take a light sweater in case it gets cooler this evening.
C. Take a light sweater in case it might get cooler in the evening.
D. Take a light sweater in case it gets cooler in the evening.
PRACTICE EXERCISE 2.10
I. LISTENING
IV.READING
A. Read the text and question below. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
Harvard University is situated along the bank of the Charles River in Cambridge,
Massachsetts. The university is now a sprawling complex of more than four hundred buildings,
housings, classrooms, laboratories and libraries.
The Harvard faculty has produced 27 Nobel laureates and more than 20 winners of the
prestigious Pulizer Prize. Today university has more than 16,000 students and over 2,300 full-
time faculty members.
Harvard is consistently ranked as one of the best schools in America and the world. And
it is considered a leading international reseach institution. The university oversits reputation as a
centre for academic excellence to its professional and graduate schools, as Business and
Divinity schools are leaders in their fields, attracting top students around the world.
Beginning in the 1930s, Harvard made a conscious effort to recruit students from all over
the United States, not just the eastern part of the nation. More recently, the University has
persued policies to increase the number of women and minority students on campus. A long
tradition of modification and change continues, but the commitment to excellence remains at the
heart of Harvard education.
26. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The Harvard University has won 27 Nobel Prizes.
B. The Harvard graduates have won 27 Nobel Prizes.
C. The Harvard Faculty has won more than 20 Pulitzer Prizes.
D. The Harvard graduates have won 27 Nobel Prizes but no Pulitzer Prizes.
27. Harvard includes three of the following except.
A. professional schools. B. graduate programme.
C. job training programme D. undergraduate programme.
28. Three of the following are the famous schools in Harvard. Which is the exception?
A. Medical School. B. Mathematics School.
C. Divinity School. D. Business School.
29. Since 1930s, Harvard has tried hard to enroll students from
A. all over the United States. B. all over the world.
C. eastern part of the country. D. western part of Europe.
30. Harvard has managed to increase the number of ………………………
A. top B. Asian
C. women and minority D. women and black
B. Read the text and choose the correct word or phrase for each space
Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion. As the wind blows over the land,
it often (31)……………………… small grains of sand. When these grains of sand strike
against solid rocks, the rocks are slowly worn away. In this way, (32)………………………
very hard rocks are worn away by the wind. When particles of rocks or soil became loosened in
any way, running water carries them down the (33)……………………… Some rocks and soil
particles are carried into streams and then into the sea. Land that is covered with trees, grass and
other plants wear away very slowly, and so lose very (34)……………………… of its soil. The
roots of plants help to (35)……………………… the rocks and soil in place. Water that falls on
grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground. Thus, forests and
grasslands (36)……………………… to slow down erosion. Even where the land is (37)
……………………… covered with plants, some erosion goes on. In the spring, the (38)
………………………snow turns into a large quantity of water that then runs downhill in
streams. (39)……………………… a stream carries away some of the soil, the stream bed gets
deeper and deeper. (40)……………………… thousands of years of such erosion, wide valleys
are often formed.
31. A. cleans out B. picks up C. carries out D. holds up
32. A. still B. such C. even D. though
33. A. borders B. topside C. backside D. hillsides
34. A. large B. little C. few D. much
35. A. hold B. back C. stay D. store
36. A. help B. aid C. assist D. facilitate
37. A. strongly B. thickly C. thinly D. scarcely
38. A. melted B. melting C. building D. formed
39. A. Although B. Till C. As D. Until
40. A. After B. During C. Among D. In
V. WRITING
A. Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) made from the suggested words.
41. No/ doubt/ Alison/ promote
A. It’s no doubt Alison will be promoting.
B. There’s no doubt that Alison will be promoted.
C. There’s no doubt Alison will promote.
D. It’s no doubt that Alison is promoted.
42. Before/give/ evidence/ you / must/swear/ say/ truth//.
A. Before giving evidence you must swear to say the truth.
B. Before to give evidence you must to sear to say the truth.
C. Before giving evidence you must to swear saying the truth.
D. Before to give evidence you must swear to say the truth.
43. How much/ time/ your uncle/ spend/ do/ gardening/ every day?//
A. How much time do you uncle spend doing gardening every day?
B. How much time does your uncle spend to do gardening every day?
C. How much time does your uncle spends doing gardening every day?
D. How much time does your uncle spend doing gardening every day?
44. He/ stop/ smoke/ two years ago//
A. He stopped to smoke for two years ago.
B. He stopped smoking in two years ago.
C. He has stopped smoking since two years ago.
D. He stopped smoking two years ago.
45. despite /short day/we/complain/much/do
A. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to do.
B. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to do.
C. Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to do.
D. Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much do
B. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the following one
46. He regretted not inviting her to his wedding party.
A. He wished he had invited her to his wedding party.
B. He wished he invited her to his wedding party.
C. He wished he would have invited her to his wedding party .
D. He wished he invited her to his wedding party.
47. Our opinion on the subject are identical.
A. There are some differences in our opinion on the subject.
B. We have the same opinion on the subject.
C. We have similar subjects.
D. We differ in opinions on the subject.
48. As long as you stay calm, you will pass your driving test.
A. It takes so long to do the driving test.
B. You have to practice long enough to pass your driving test.
C. Keeping calm is secret of passing your driving test.
D. Unless you stay calm, you will pass your driving test.
49. My mother never allows me to stay up late.
A. I was allowed to get out of the bed late.
B. My mother never lets me go to bed late.
C. My mother always makes me go to bed late.
D. My mother does not allow me to get out of bed late.
50. ‘If only I’d learn to drive’ Roger said.
A. Roger thinks there are too many drivers on the roads.
B. Roger feels glad that he didn’t learn to drive.
C. Roger wishes he could drive.
D. Roger is sorry that he leart to drive.