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I. Listen to part of passage. Choose the best answer for each question below. (5 pts)
1. How many percents do graduate schools in the United States increase in applications from international students this year?
A. two years ago B. three years ago C. four years ago D. five years ago
3. Which countries showed the biggest increases in applications to enter master’s and doctoral programs this fall?
C. India D. Brazil
II. You'll hear a conversation between two people. Listen and fill in the blanks (10 pts)
Some …(1)… in the Netherlands are spending …(2)… hundred thirty thousand dollars on a …(3)…. The people are
scientists at the University of Maastricht. They want to …(4)… that they can make a hamburger that tastes good and does not
require an animal to be …(5)….
Researcher Mark Post and his team have been growing muscle-tissue cells in a laboratory with muscle taken from a …(6)….
MARK POST: “We have committed ourselves to make a couple of thousand of these small tissues and then assemble
them …(7)… a hamburger.” Several teams around the world are trying to …(8)… meat without killing animals. So far the
Dutch team appears to have …(9)… the most progress.
Mr. Post says he wants to show that the world’s growing demand for meat could be …(10)… more efficiently and
with less harm to the environment.
PART II: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts)
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts)
1.A 2.D 3. A 4. B. 5. D
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
A. of B. at C. for D. in
3. David has not seen Linda for fifteen years and has………….of her address.
A. beautiful blue new B. new beautiful blue C. blue beautiful new D. beautiful new blue
8. I’ve never……very well with my brother. We’ve got completely different personalities.
10.You’ll have to…………….a better idea than that if you want to win .
1. D 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. D
6. A 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D
IV. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition. Write the letter on the space. (5 pts)
2. The party last night, …….. which I made a speech, was enjoyable.
3. Take an umbrella with you. It will save you………getting wet on the way home.
1. off 2. at 3. from 4. of 5. on
V. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (5 pts)
5. They said my illness was (imagine)……………. Don’t they realize I’m in a lot of pain?
4. perfectionist 5. imaginary
VI. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (10 pts)
3. Had you listened carefully to the instructions, you (not be) that confused now.
5. Mr. Bill often (have) difficulty (get) along with his friends due to his irritating manner.
1. If we have times, I promise you that we'll do the best we can to call you in your next time.
2. Through the war the soldiers had tried several times to capture the enemy leader but had never managed to do so.
3. It was concluded after the investigation that nobody is to be regarded as at fault concerning the accident.
4. I had a big surprise this morning because in the post there was an invitation to a wedding and of course I agreed going.
Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information much more quickly than a
person. (1)…………., computers can work with lots of information at the (2)…………. time. Third, they can keep
(3)…………. for a long time. They do not forget things as the way (4)…………. do. Also, computers are almost always
correct. They are not (5)…………. of course, but they usually don’t make mistakes.
These days, (6)…………. is important to know something about computers. There are a number of ways to
(7)……........ Some companies have classes at work. Also, most universities offer day and (8)…………. courses in computer
science. Another way to learn is (9)…………. libraries. Or you can learn from a friend. After a few hours of practice you can
work with (10)…………. You may not be an expert, but you can have fun!
10. Computers
II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
In the western customs (1)…….. hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (2)…….
bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often (3)…….. and yours should be
printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or any other article using
(4)…….. hands. The Chinese are (5)………. applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children.
When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When
walking in public places, direct eye (6)……… or staring is uncommon in the large cities, especially in those areas accustomed
to foreign visitors. (7)………, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may
notice some stares. (8)………. speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid
(9)……… or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may note
people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and
shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case, (10)……… are either offered or expected. The
Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B
6. A 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of
international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of
French that was introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken
only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two
centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and
missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these
communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and diplomacy.
Currently, about 80% of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English. Two – thirds of the
world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports,
and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-
native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any language in the world.
5. According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today?
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C
PART IV: WRITING
I. Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words. (5pts)
1. I haven’t been to the cinema for two months. => The last time …..
2. I can't believe this is the best hotel in the city!=> There must……………..
3. Your scheme is brilliant, but I do not think it will work.=> Be…………………………….
5. I just had time to put up my umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.=> No sooner …………………
1. Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success. (MATTER)
=> ..................................................................................................................................................
3. I’ve lost interest in going to the same place all the time. (FED UP)
=> ..................................................................................................................................................
III. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 pts)
=> ..................................................................................................................................................
=> ..................................................................................................................................................
=> ..................................................................................................................................................
=> ..................................................................................................................................................
=> ..................................................................................................................................................
II. You'll hear a conversation between two people. Listen and fill in the blanks (10 pts)
1. people 2. three 3. hamburger 4. prove 5. killed
6. cow 7. Into 8. produce 9. made 10. satisfied
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts)
1.A 2.D 3. A 4. B. 5. D
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
2. D 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. D
6. A 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D
IV. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. Write the letter on the space provided. (5 pts)
1. off 2. at 3. from 4. of 5. on
V. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (5 pts)
1. industrious 2. exceptionally 3. intentional
4. perfectionist 5. imaginary
VI. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (10
pts)
2. be sent/ should be sent 2. to have stolen 3. wouldn’t have been 4. is
VII. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Underline and correct it. (5 pts)
1. times → time 2. Through → During 3. is → was
4. going → to go 5. wondering → wonder
I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)
2. Second 2. same 3. information
II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
2. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B
6. A 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C
III. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 pts)
1. I wrote to Jim last week, but so far I have received no reply for my letter.
2. Last night, the concert hall was so crowded that I saw and heard nothing.
3. I was invited to her party on the occasion of her birthday last week.
4. Tet is the time when Vietnamese people celebrate the beginning of the spring.