FINAL REVISION 29

A. LISTENING
I. You will hear five short conversations (twice for each). There is one question for each
conversation. Choose the right answer A, B or C. (5 points)
1. How will they book their flights?
A. On the internet B. Through telephone C. Go to a travel agent’s
2. What has the daughter forgotten to bring on holiday?
A. Toothpaste B. Hairbrush C. Shampoo
3. What will the man and woman do on Sunday?
A. Clean the flat B. Have a beach picnic C. Watch some DVDs and
read newspapers
4. Which blouse does the girl decide to buy?
A. Short sleeves, no colar B. Long sleeves with colar C. Sleeveless with colar
5.When is the girl having a party ?
A. 13th B. 14th C. 15th
II. You will listen to a conversation, complete the form by fill in the numbered spaces
number 6-10. You will hear the information twice. (5 points)
PERSONAL DETAILS FORM
Name: Mary (6)………………………………………………….......…….
Address: Flat 2 (7) ……….. (8) ……………………… Road Canterbury
Telephone: (9) ……………………………………………………………….
Estimated value of lost item: (10) £ ………………………………………
III. You will hear a radio talk about holidays in Northumberland. For each question fill
in the missing information in the number space. (5 points)
HOLIDAYS IN NORTHUMBERLAND

Useful Information
 Read Peter Green’s book called “Cycling around Northumberland”.
 Lots of things to see, for example: (11) ……………………………
 Accommodation in flats, hotels, cottages or bed and breakfast places.
 Best time to go is (12) ……………………………………………….
Bike Hire
 One week - £ 35 Two week - (13) £ …………………..
Local Events
 June - Food Festival August - international festival of (14)……..……
National Park Activities
 Guide walks Photography (15)………………..…….
IV. You will hear a telephone conversation about a show at a theater. Choose the best
word (A, B, C or D) for each question. (5 points)
16. Where is the hotel?
A. near the sea B. in a town
C. on a mountain D. ten kilometres from the mountain
17. At the hotel, Grace could _______________ .
A. play tennis B. play table tennis
C. play golf D. use the swimming pool
18. What was there in Grace’s room?
A. a fridge B. a video player
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C. a coffee machine D. some cold drink
19. In the restaurant, Grace had _________________ .
A. chips with every meal B. too few vegetables
C. a lot of fried food D. boiled fish
20. Grace says the hotel was __________________.
A. noisy B. expensive
C. boring D. cheap
B. GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. (10 points)
21. ................... you do better work than this, you won’t pass the exam.
A. When B. Although C. If D. Unless
22. I was just ................. to go out when you telephoned.
A. around B. about C. thinking D. planned
23. It’s difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep .................
A. growing B. gaining C. rising D. raising
24. She ................. her neighbor’s child for the broken window.
A. blamed B. accused C. complained D. denied
25. "Did you like the novel that I gave you last week?”
- “ ................. the novels that I’ve read, I enjoyed this one the most.”
A. All of B. Of all C. For all D. From all
26. That old lady is ................ deaf to hear what you say.
A. so B. enough C. not D. too
27. I failed to buy that nice dress, for I had forgotten to bring my ............................
A. gloves B. purse C. bonnet D. trousers
28. The government hopes to ......................... its plans for introducing cable TV.
A. turn out B. carry out C. carry on D. keep on
29. The visitor spoke .................... the subject of wildlife in northern Britain.
A. in B. from C. with D. on
30. He has ................ to speak English.
A. the ability B. an ability C. ability D. abilities
31. “This is my friend, Nam”. - “……………………….”
A. How do you do? B. Thank you a lot. C. It’s nice of you D. I’m a student.
32. The ball went towards a passing boat. It went ........................ of a passing boat.
A. forwards B. forward C. in the direction D. in direction
33. You can borrow my book ........................... you bring it back by Monday.
A. as long as B. unless C. so that D. while
34. Would you mind if I smoked here? - “ ………………………………”
A. Sorry, you wouldn’t B. I like you don’t C. I’d rather you didn’t D. Please smoke not
35. I remember ................................. them somewhere in the city.
A. to see B. saw C. seeing D. seen
36. “Thank you for helping me”. - “ ……………………………”
A. That’s a good idea B. You’re welcome. C. I think so. D. I like doing it.
37. Let’s wait until the rain ....................................
A. stops B. will stop C. has stopped D. is stopping
38. John: “Do you fancy a drink?” Catherine: “ ......................................”
A. No, ever! B. I’m not sure I do. Thank all the same.
C. I don’t want. D. It is none of your business.
39. Let’s go for a drink, .................................?
A. shall we B. do we C. do us D. let us
40. Mary: “Make yourself at home”. Daisy: “ ..............................................”
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A. Yes. Can I help you? B. Don’t mention it.
C. Thanks! Same to you. D. That’s very kind. Thank you.
II. Provide the correct form of the words in capital letters to complete the sentences. (5
points)
41. Recently, health foods have increased in ................................... (POPULAR)
42. She presented her ideas clearly and ..................................... (LOGIC)
43. Nowadays ................... knowledge of English can be a problem in business.
(SUFFICIENCY)
44. Sorry about the mistakes, I ......................... the instruction you gave me.
(UNDERSTAND)
45. ........................ is now a serious problem in many countries. (FOREST)
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting. (5
points)
46. If only she doesn’t play the violin in the middle of the night, she’d be an ideal guest.
A B C D
47. Although she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister.
A B C D
48. Tom has not completed the assignment yet, and Maria hasn’t, neither.
A B C D
49. Even though studying hard, he failed his exam last year.
A B C D
50. One of the most urgent problem, facing us now is the need to control population growth.
A B C D
C. READING.
Part I. Look at the sign in each question; Some one asks you what it means; Mark the
letter next to the correct explanation A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
51.
A. Visitors are requested to park outside
the reception area. ABC University
B. Please tell reception where you have There are some parking spaces
parked your car. available for visitors. Please
C. Visitors who wish to park should ask ask at reception.
at reception.
D. Visitors are requested to park at reception.
52.
A. We are not open today because of staff training. WE ARE CLOSED FOR STAFF
B. The shop is run by trained staff. TRAINING UNTIL 9.30
C. The shop open until 9.30, then close for staff
training.
D. The shop will open at 9.30 today.

53. From 17 September

A. This ticket office will be closed on 16 September.
B. This ticket office will be closed on 17th September please use the new
C. This ticket office will be closed for one day. Ticket Office
D. There will be 2 ticket offices after 17 September.

54.
SWITCH OFF PRINTER
3 BEFORE REMOVING BACK
COVER
A. Switch this printer off at the back.
B. Do not take the back cover off the printer until
it is turned off.
C. Do not touch the switch at the back of this printer.
D. Turn off the printer after taking the back cover off it.
55.
A. Latecomers must wait on the stairs. LATECOMERS:
B. If you are late, you must go back to the entrance.
C. You must go upstairs if you are late. USE BACK ENTRANCE
D. If you are late, you must use a different
entrance. UPSTAIRS PLEASE
II. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space.
(10 points)
One step beyond automated machines is the (56) .................... robot, the heart and brain
(57) ......................... which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines, industrial
robots can (58) ......................... programmed to do a variety of tasks (59) ......................... are
usually accomplished by human factory workers. Like their human (60) ......................,
industrial robots can be switched from one job to (61) ...................... and can be programmed
to (62) ..................... new tasks. Thus, robots have found their greatest use in assembling
(63) ........................... components. However, they are swiftly branching (64) .....................
basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and their (65) ........................ wonderful
use of all is the exploration of oceans and outer space.
56. A. industry B. industrial C. industrialize D. industrialization
57. A. of B. in C. from D. for
58. A. to be B. be C. is D. being
59. A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
60. A. combination B. counterpart C. evaluation D. abolishment
61. A. some B. any C. another D. others
62. A. handle B. expose C. judge D. compare
63. A. mechanic B. mechanical C. mechanics D. mechanization
64. A. for B. onto C. from D. forward
65. A. most B. best C. worse D. less
III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D. (10 points)
It's often said that we learn things at the wrong time. University students frequently do the
minimum of work because they're crazy about a good social life instead. Children often scream
before their piano practice because it’s so boring. They have to be given gold stars and medals
to be persuaded to swim, or have to be bribed to take exams. But the story is different when
you’re older.
Over the years, I've done my share of adult learning. At 30, I went to a college and did
courses in History and English. It was an amazing experience. For starters, I was paying, so
there was no reason to be late - I was the one frowning and drumming my fingers if the tutor
was late, not the other way round. Indeed, if I could persuade him to linger for an extra five
minutes, it was a bonus, not a nuisance. I wasn't frightened to ask questions, and homework
was a pleasure not a pain. When I passed an exam, I had passed it for me and me alone, not for
my parents or my teachers. The satisfaction I got was entirely personal.
Some people fear going back to school because they worry that their brains have got rusty.
But the joy is that, although some parts have rusted up, your brain has learnt all kinds of other
things since you were young. It has learnt to think independently and flexibly and is much

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better at relating one thing to another. What you lose in the rusty department, you gain in the
maturity department.
In some ways, age is a positive plus. For instance, when you're older, you get less
frustrated. Experience has told you that, if you're calm and simply do something carefully
again and again, eventually you'll get the hang of it. The confidence you have in other areas -
from being able to drive a car, perhaps - means that if you can’t, say, build a chair instantly,
you don't, like a child, want to destroy your first pathetic attempts. Maturity tells you that you
will, with application, eventually get there. I hated piano lessons at school, but I was good at
music. And coming back to it, with a teacher who could explain why certain exercises were
useful and with musical concepts that, at the age of ten, I could never grasp, was magical.
Initially, I did feel a bit strange, thumping out a piece that I'd played for my school exams, with
just as little comprehension of what the composer intended as I'd had all those years before.
But soon, complex emotions that I never knew poured out from my fingers, and suddenly I
could understand why practice makes perfect.
66. It is implied in paragraph 1 that .......................................
A. young learners are usually lazy in their class.
B. teachers should give young learners less homework.
C. young learners often lack a good motivation for learning.
D. parents should encourage young learners to study more.
67. The writer's main point in paragraph 2 is to show that as people grow
up, ..................................
A. they cannot learn as well as younger learners.
B. they have a more positive attitude towards learning.
C. they tend to learn less as they are discouraged.
D. they get more impatient with their teachers.
68. The phrase "For starters" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
"......................................"
A. For beginners B. First and foremost
C. At the starting point D. At the beginning
69. While doing some adult learning courses at a college, the writer was
surprised ..........................
A. to have more time to learn. B. to be able to learn more quickly.
C. to feel learning more enjoyable. D. to get on better with the tutor.
70. In paragraph 3, the word "rusty" means ......................................
A. not as good as it used to be through lack of practice.
B. impatient because of having nothing to do.
C. covered with rust and not as good as it used to be.
D. staying alive and becoming more active.
71. The phrase "get there" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .........................................
A. have the things you have long desired.
B. achieve your aim with hard work.
C. arrive at an intended place with difficulty.
D. receive a school or college degree.
72. All of the following are true about adult learning EXCEPT ........................................
A. experience in doing other things can help one's learning.
B. young people usually feel less patient than adults.
C. adults think more independently and flexibly than young people.
D. adult learners have fewer advantages than young learners.
73. It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that maturity is a positive plus in the learning process
because adult learners ............................................
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A. pay more attention to detail than younger learners.
B. have become more patient than younger learners.
C. are less worried about learning than younger learners.
D. are able to organize themselves better than younger learners.
74. It is implied in the last paragraph that when you learn later in life,
you .....................................
A. should expect to take longer to learn than when you were younger.
B. find that you can recall a lot of things you learnt when younger.
C. can sometimes understand more than when you were younger.
D. are not able to concentrate as well as when you were younger.
75. What is the writer's main purpose in the passage?
A. To show how fast adult learning is. B. To describe adult learning methods.
C. To encourage adult learning. D. To explain reasons for learning.
III. Read the following passage and decide the statements are true (T) or false (F). (5
points)
An important part of world history is the story of communication. In prehistoric times, for
example, people did not have books. They did not know much about geography. People were
limited. They knew only about themselves and their environment (the land around their
homes). Their knowledge of geographical things like mountains and rivers was limited. They
did not travel very far. Sometimes they knew about nearby people and communicated with
them. They sent messages in simple ways. Early signals for communication included smoke
from fires and the sounds of drums. Then people formed towns, and then cities, as safe places
to live. Soon they began to develop other ways to communicate, to spread information. People
began to buy and sell things to one another. Because of their business, they developed writing
systems to keep records and to send messages. Life was changing for many people. Business
caused changes, and so did the invention of the printing press. Many more people learned to
read then. Suddenly communication and knowledge improved greatly. People sent letters and
news by horse and carriage. Later the mail went by train and then by airplane. World
communication was now a possibility.
76. Prehistory people were well-known for their worldwide knowledge.
77. People lived in prehistoric time did never write about their history.
78. They could simply send messages from each country to the others by air signals.
79. Many more people learned to read after the invention of the printing press.
80. The main idea of the reading text is about the history of telecommunication of human race.
D. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
81. The train couldn’t run because of the storm.
 The storm ………………………………………………...................…
82. The car was so rusty that it couldn’t be repaired.
 The car was too…………………………………………………........…
83. Because she behaves badly everybody hates her.
 Because of ……………………………………………………............…
84. I’m grateful that you looked after my mother so well.
 Thank you ……………………………………....................................…
85. Practice speaking everyday or you can’t improve your English.
 If …………………………………………………………....................…
II. You arrange to meet your English friend Sally next Tuesday, but you have to change
the time. Write an email to Sally of about 60-80 words. (10 points)
In your email you should:
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- suggest a new time to meet on Tuesday.
- explain why you need to change the time.
- remind Sally where you arranged to meet.
III. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement “The Internet has increasingly
developed and become part of our everyday life”? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer. You should write approximately 120-140 words. (15 points)

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A. LISTENING
Part I. You will hear five short conversations. Listen and circle the correct answer. (5
points)
1. What’s Steve doing now?

2. How are they going to get to the countryside?

3. What will the woman do tonight?

4. Where is the cat now?

5. What job does Mary’s brother do?

Part II. You will hear some tourist information about a town called Langley. Listen and
complete questions 6 to 10. You will hear the information TWICE. (5 points)

Langley
Tourist stop here for: 3 hours
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 Town Hall
See the: (6) …………………………………..
Cost of ticket (7) ……………………………… pence.
Langley Park
Café is near: (8) …………………………………
Tour of town
Meet guide in: (9) ………………………… street
Leave Langley at: (10) ………………………… p.m.
Part III. You will hear a man leaving a message. For each question, write the answer in
NOT MORE THEN THREE WORDS. You will hear the conversation TWICE. (5 points)

PHONE MESSAGE
From: Bike shop
Color of bike: (11)______________
Bike costs: (12)______________
Shop has also got: (13) bicycle______________
Come tonight before: (14)______________
Address to go: (15)______________

Part IV. You will hear a telephone conversation about a show at a theater. Choose the best
word (A, B, C or D) for each question. (5 points)
16. Where is the hotel?
A. near the sea B. in a town
C. on a mountain D. ten kilometres from the mountain
17. At the hotel, Grace could _______________ .
A. play tennis B. play table tennis
C. play golf D. use the swimming pool
18. What was there in Grace’s room?
A. a fridge B. a video player
C. a coffee machine D. some cold drink
19. In the restaurant, Grace had _________________ .
A. chips with every meal B. too few vegetables
C. a lot of fried food D. boiled fish
20. Grace says the hotel was __________________.
A. noisy B. expensive
C. boring D. cheap
B. GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY- LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
Part I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. (10 points)
21. Our flight was delayed, but we finally _______ shortly after midnight.
A. took off B. took on C. took up D. put off
22. She is a kind woman who does not care much but generally ___________ only with
colleagues for meals, movies or late nights at a club.
A. supposes B. socializes C. attends D. discusses
23. I have just taken a Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL ________ short.
A. of                   B. in                C. on                D. for
24. I don’t want to go out tonight ___________ George’s phones.
A. so that B. when C. even though D. in case
25. A pharmacist has to be careful in filling a(n)______________
A. pharmacy B. prescription C. internships D. examination
26. South Vietnam was ___________on April 30th, 1975.
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 A. liberated B. limited C. mechanized D. operated
27. In recent years, more and more people ____________ for things with credit cards.
A. pay B. are paid C. are paying D. have been paying
28. I don’t think this fashion will _______________
A. catch on B. catch up C. catch out D. catch over
29. We lived in that _______________ on the corner.
A. old brick small house B. brick small old house
C. small old brick house D. brick old small house
30. Her father is a _______ drinker. He is always drinking.
       A. strong                  B. heavy              C. addictive                   D. capable
31. Bill: “_____________.” Anny: “Thank you for your compliment.”
A. You’ve done your work B. This is a present for you
C. I’m glad that you’re well again D. You look pretty in this dress
32. You had to go home right after the farewell party last night, ____________?
A. didn't you B. hadn't you C. weren’t you D. did you
33. Tommy: "I'm sorry. I won't be able to attend your wedding".
Mary: “_________________”.
A. Great B. Sounds like fun C. Oh, that's annoying D. Well, never mind
34. Linda: “I didn’t pass my driving test.”   Anna: “_____________!”
       A. Better luck next time     B. So poor     C. Congratulations    D. That was nice of them
35. Viet: “Why don’t you fishing this Sunday?” Nam: “_____________”
A. Yes, please B. That’s a good idea C. No, thanks D. It’s kind of you
36. It’s Monday today. It will be Wednesday the day ________________ tomorrow.
A. before                B. on C. until             D. after
37. I bought some new shoes. They felt a bit strange_____________ because I wasn’t used to
them.
A. firstly                B. first                  C. at first                D. first of all
38. I’m sorry, but the dress you want is not _______________ in red.
A. possible            B. available                C. suitable                   D. economical  
39. Of the two geologists, one is experienced and__________________
A. the other are not                       B. the other is not
C. other lacks experience               D. another is inexperienced
40. No one helped him; he did it__________________
A. himself all      B. by himself all C. by all himself         D. all by himself  
Part II. Provide the correct form of the words in capital letters to complete the sentences.
(5 points)
41. He promised to come but he’s very ____________. (RELY)
42. She is extremely __________ about the history of art. (KNOW)
43. The athlete ___________ decided to aim for three gold medals. (AMBITION)
44. The villages in the mountains are quite ____________ during winter. (ACCESS)
45. His boss told him off because he had behaved ________________. (RESPONSIBLE)
Part III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting. (5
points)
46. If only she doesn’t play the violin in the middle of the night, she’d be an ideal guest.
A B C D
47. No one knows exactly how many species of animals live on earth.
A B C D
48. Because of tired, we could not go to school yesterday.
A B C D
49. We object to people to make private calls on the office phone.
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50. The amount of women earning Master’s Degree has risen sharply in recent years.
A B C D
C. READING.
Part I. What does this sign mean? Choose the correct explanation A, B or C. (5 points)
51. A. Do not forget to put your luggage
outside your room.
B. Keep the corridor clear of luggage.
C. Bags left in the corridor will be removed.
D. Bags will be collected from the corridor.

52. A. Do not touch the fruit before paying

for it.
B. Choose your fruit and then pay for it.
C. Damaged fruit must be paid for.
D. Self-service fruit is cheaper.

53. A. If you spend more than $10, you must

pay by credit card.
B. We make a change if you pay by credit
card
C. If you spend less than $10, you cannot pay
by credit card.
D. We prefer cash payment for large sales.
54. A. Wait up stairs to see the nurse.
B. Go upstairs to make an appointment with
the nurse.
C. The nurse will tell you when it is your
turn.
D. The nurse can only see patients with
appointments.
55. A. The library is now a travel agency.
B. The travel agency is no longer open.
C. The travel agency has moved its entrance.
D. The entrance to the bank is through the
library.

Part II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks. (10 points)
Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As (56)
________ as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all.
The number of public-school libraries increased dramatically (57) ________ the federal
government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (58) ________
provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities,
including their libraries. (59) _____________, many educators claim that since the legislation
was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (60)
___________ of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access.
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 Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school
districts (61) ________ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public-
school expenses. Therefore, the libraries of the public schools tend to reflect the (62) ________
capabilities of the communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often
have fully staffed libraries (63) ________ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and
curricular and instructional support. In (64) ________, school districts in many poor areas
house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms. The libraries in such areas are
generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (65) __________ books that are often out-
of-date, irrelevant, or damaged.
56. A. freshly B. frequently C. recently D. newly
57. A. though B. with C. during D. when
58. A. that B. which C. who D. this
59. A. Nevertheless B. Consequently C. Therefore D. Otherwise
60. A. fine B. fee C. cost D. sum
61. A. go B. rely C. come D. stay
62. A. educational B. economical C. political D. financial
63. A. with B. for C. on D. by
64. A. country B. converse C. contrast D. conflict
65. A. attain B. obtain C. contain D. maintain
Part III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (10 points)
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in
season. Drying, smoking and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability
of fresh meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage.
However, in 1810, a French inventor named Nicolas Alpert developed the cooking-and-sealing
process of canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail Borden developed a means of
condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common
during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880,
however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans
from tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the
year.
Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their
daily diets. Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable
farmers to raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to
ship perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s,
northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes,
previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition,
increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. As easy means of producing
ice commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two
thousand commercial ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a
fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the
1920’s and 1930’s.
Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly
foods that were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat.
Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables,
and dairy products to achieve more varied fare.
66. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Causes of food spoilage
B. Commercial production of ice
C. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet
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67. The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to
A. a method of flavoring B. a kind of weather
C. an official schedule D. a particular time of year
68. During the 1860’s, canned food products were
A. unavailable in rural areas B. available in limited quantities
C. shipped in refrigerator cars D. a staple part of the American diet.
69. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use
A. before 1860 B. after 1920 C. after 1900 D. before 1890
70. The word “them” in line 13 refers to
A. refrigerator cars B. growers C. perishables D. distances.
71. The word “fixture” in line 18 is closest in meaning to
A. commonplace object B. substance C. luxury item D. mechanical device
72. The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice
A. increased in cost B. decreased in number
C. occurred only in the summer D. were on an irregular schedule
73. The word “Nevertheless” in line 21 is closest meaning to
A. occasionally B. however C. therefore D. because
74. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the
passage?
A. Drying B. Cold storage C. Canning D. Chemical additives
75. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners.
B. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available.
C. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods.
D. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables.
Part IV. Read the text and decide if each sentence is True or False. Write T (True) or F
(False) in the numbered space. (5 points)
The Seashore Ecosystem
The seashore or coastline is the unique area where seawater borders land to create a
diverse and very important ecosystem. It is special in that the freshwater carried along by
rivers and streams flows into the ocean and mixes with salt water to provide rich nutrients and
food to a variety of marine plants and animals. The wildlife along the coast is part of a never-
ending food chain as each tiny insect depends on its nourishment on other even smaller
creatures; therefore, any human interference in the life cycle of the seashore will cause
irreparable damage to the environment in the long run.
To better understand how people can destroy seashores without any chance of recovery
one needs to take a better look at how this area is formed. Seashores are ever-changing
environments that depend on the constant movement of tidal waves. According to the
placement of the moon in relation to the sun, the waves that pound and beat the shore can
either come up to the land or move away from it. This movement is called a tide, and when the
sea rises and drowns the land, there is high tide, while the reverse is a low tide. The area of the
seashore that is submerged during high tides and above water at low tides is called the inter-
tidal zone. Subtidal zones are always under water.
Both these areas, as well as the upper shores support an abundance of marine wildlife.
Many types of seaweed cling to rocks by using their ‘holdfast’ at the base of the stem, while
others live in deep water and are often washed ashore by high tides. Several crabs and prawns
feed on seaweed, while humans also use this plant as food, fertilizer or medicine. Sea otters
often wrap their bodies with seaweed before dozing off so as not to accidentally move into the
ocean while sleeping.
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 Other fascinating creatures are sea anemones, sponges and corals, which may look like
delicate and colorful flowers, but are actually animals. Anemones catch and eat other animals
with their parts like flowers, while corals are indeed hardened colonies of marine creatures,
which offer rich feeding grounds for fish and also regulate the water’s carbon dioxide content.
Seashores are popular areas for people to come and collect shells, which used to provide
protection for soft-bodied creatures called mollusks. Mollusks can move at a snail’s pace only.
This slow movement is due to the fact that they have only one muscular footlike body part to
help them move along. Commonly eaten mollusks are clams, oysters and scallops, as well as
squid and octopuses, which come without hard shells. Besides mollusks, people also gather sea
urchins, which look like balls covered with many long and sharp needles. The small sea
urchins use their needles to scrape and dig holes inside rocks, where they lay their eggs. These
eggs are a very sought-after restaurant delicacy.
76. Seashores are unique areas because the combination of freshwater and salt water
supports the existence of diverse wildlife.
77. Inter-tidal zone is an area that is under water only when the tide is high.
78. If there was no seaweed on the seashore, otters would lack vital support while taking a
rest.
79. Anemones and corals are plants.
80. Both mollusks and sea urchins have a similar body structure.
D. WRITING
Part I. Finish the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before. (5 points)
81. We could not have succeeded without my father’s money.
=> If it .............................................................................................................................
82. Mark may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
=> Mark’s poor ...............................................................................................................
83. The guest didn’t tell us why he had behaved so strangely at the ceremony.
=> The reason why ........................................................................................................
84. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.
=> As long as ..................................................................................................................
85. The robber wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him.
=> The robber avoided ...................................................................................................
Part II. This is part of a letter you receive from an English-speaking friend, Tim, who is
coming on holiday to your country. Write your letter (about 60-80 words), suggesting
how you will both spend the day together. DO NOT write any addresses. (10 points)
We will be spending a day in your town during our coach tour. Do you think we must
meet? If so, what should we do? As this will be my first visit to your area, I want to give your
parents a present, can you give me a suggestion?
Part III. Write a passage about 140-160 words to share your idea about the topic: “Top
sport people today earn too much money”. (15 points)

SECTION A : LISTENING.I. People are making calls from their hotel rooms. What do
they want?
1. A. to go fishing B. to order dinner C. to cook dinner

2.A. to check in B. someone to check the flight time C. someone to carry his bags

3.A. to see if a fax has come B. to call Japan C. to send a fax

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4.A. new clothes B. clothes washed and ironed C. a laundry bag

5.A. an address B. a phone number C. a guest's name

II. You will hear a girl asking for information about a summer job. Listen and complete
questions 6-10. You will hear the conversation twice. (5 points)

Summer holiday job

Type of job: farm worker

Time working day ends: (6) ______________________________

You need to be: (7) __________________ and careful

You will earn: (8) £ _______________ a week.

What you must pay for: (9) ______________________________

Date work begins : (10) _________________________ May

III. You will hear an announcement about an outdoor cinema twice. For each question,
fill in the missing information in the numbered space 11-15 . (5 points).

Outdoor cinema

The cinema is surrounded by (11) _________ and there are beautiful views. It’s possible to
watch the (12) _________ during a film. Cinema visitors are advised to take a
(13)_________ with them to sit on. The cinema is (14) _________ kilometers from the city
if you go on foot. Cinema tickets can be bought online at www.(15) _________org.

IV. You will hear a recorded message about an art festival. You will hear the recording
twice and choose the correct answer. (5points)

16. The festival takes place from

  A. 12 to 18 May B. 12 to 20 May C. 12 to 28 May D. 12 to 30 May

17. What is on at the Theatre Royal on 19 May?

A. jazz B. opera C. classical music D. pop music

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18. During lunchtime jazz concerts at the Corn Exchange they sell

A. soft drinks and sandwiches. B. beer and pizza C. soft drinks and light meals.

D. wine and sandwiches.

19. What is on at the cathedral?  A. music B. poetry C. films D. play

20. You can't use a credit card if you book A. by post B. by fax C. by telephone D.
by internet

SECTION B. I. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:

I. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

21. I had to get up early,.….I would miss the train. A. otherwise B. if not C. so that D. but

22. Those police questioned my brother at some length and he didn’t enjoy……………..….

A. questioning B. to be questioned C. to question D. being questioned

23. My parents are going to take three days...next month to help my brother move his house.

A. at B. over C. off D. out

24. English is used as an access ……………..….a world scholarship and world trade.

A. into B. to C. for D. towards

25. I remembered the correct address only ……………..…. I had posted the letter.

A. since B. afterwards C. following D. after

26. Our parents have never allowed us……………..….

A. smoke B. to smoke C. smoking D. smoked

27. I turned down the job ……………..….the attractive salary.

A. despite B. because C. although D. because of

28. Parents love and support their children …..….the children misbehave or do foolish things.

A. if B. since C. only if D. even if

29. The Historical Museum is becoming ……. crowded.

A. and more much B. more and more C. much and much D. more and
much

30. She never let you cook the meals, ……………..….?

A. didn’t she B. doesn’t she C. did she D. was she

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31. In my class, Trung was responsible …..…. the teacher ……. keeping the class in order
while she went out. A. to/ for B. to/ in C. with/ for D. for/ for

32. The scheme allows students from many countries to communicate……

A. with other B. themselves C. each other D. with one

another

33. Have you ever read anything….Earnest Hemingway? A. by B. of C. from D. for

34. Not a good movie,...? A. did it B. didn’t it C. was it D. wasn’t it

35. These days, our shop was always crowded ……………..….last-minute shoppers.

A. in B. to C. of D. with

36. Some of my relatives have come to stay……………..….me ……………..….Christmas.

A. to/ in B. to/ at C. with/ in D. with/ at

37. The party, at ….. I was the guest honor, was extremely enjoyable.

A. that B. who C. which D. where

38. Hurry up! They have only got……………..….seats left.

A. a lot of B. plenty of C. a little D. a few

39. We should talk to a person ……………..….we can trust. We’ll feel better we do so.

A. which B. whose C. whom D. Ø

40. Hoi An is……………..….for its old, small and tile-roofed houses.

A. well-done B. well-dressed C. well-organized D. well-known

II. Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK
CAPITAL.

Let me make a suggestion to help you deal with difficult situations. If, for COMPETE
example, you are taking part in a sports (0) …....competition…....., meeting PERFORM
someone important, or giving a ...(41) ............... in front of a large audience, SUCCEED
you will probably be quiet, nervous, and worry that you will not be as ..
PRISON
(42) ................................ as you would like to be. What you need to do is to
prepare yourself thoroughly by running through the whole activity over and POLITICS
over again in your mind, carefully going through every detail. For example, a EXPLAIN
famous pianist, (43)............................. for seven years for
(44)................................ reasons, could still play magnificently on his release.
When he was asked how he managed to play so well, his

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 (45) ...................................... was that he had practiced every day in his mind.

III. Identify the error in the following sentences. (5 points)

46. A lot of people are still unaware about environmental pollution around us.

A B C D

47. Lang said that he knows how the procedures for doing the experiment, but when he

began to work in the laboratory, he found that he was mistaken.

B C D

48 When I came to the store to purchase the printer advertise on television, we found

A B

that all the printers had been sold.

C D

49. My company is not only raising his prices but also decreasing the production of his

A B C

product as well.

50. The harder her sister tried, the worst he danced before the large audience.

A B C D

SECTION C: READING (30ms)

I. Choose the best answer that has the closet meaning to the information in the box. (5 points)

51.

A. Patrick wanted to go out

with Anna.

B. Patrick's mother will arrive home

late.

C. Anna didn't agree with Patrick's

suggestion.

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 D. Ann wanted to have dinner with
Patrick.

52.

A. 50% of women in the city come

here.

B. This place is for middle-aged women

only.

C. Ladies in their forties pay half price.

D. This place is for young girls.

53.

A. pizza costs £4.00.

B. Everybody has to pay at least £4.00

between 12:30 and 2pm.

C. No pizzas are served between 12:30 and 2

pm.

D. Pizzas are only served in the evening.

54.

A. If you travel without a ticket you may

have to pay £10 later.

B. The price of a ticket is £10.

C. If you don't have a ticket, you will have to

pay £10 on the spot.

D. Passengers don’t have to pay for

traveling.

55. How should Maria react?

A. Telephone her sister.

B. Write to her sister.

C. Send her sister an email.

D. Maria can see her sister tomorrow.

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II. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage

The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place. The theatre has been
popular in ancient times. People did not go to the theatre simply to see an interesting
(56)_____ for the plays formed part of religious festivals. (57)_____ early Greek theatres
consisted of no more than a flat space with an altar at the foot of a hillside (58)_____ that
time, there were no (59)_____ as there are in modern theatres, so the (60)_____ stood or sat
on the slopes of the hillside. Gradually, special theatres were made by building large stone or
wooden steps one (61)_____ another up the hillside. In later times, a hut was built at the far
side of the acting area where it formed a background for the actors (62)_____ the parts of the
different characters. Eventually, a (63)_____ platform was built so that the actors could be
seen more clearly. This was the first appearance of anything (64)_____ our modern stage. As
well as these permanent theatres, there were simple wooden stages (65)_____ around by actors
wandering from one place to another. There was also a hut with curtains that served both as
background scenery and as a dressing room.
56. A. scene B. performance C. scenery D. stage

57. A. Whole B. Complete C. Full D. All

58. A. In B. For C. At D. On

59. A. chairs B. benches C. seats D. stools

60. A. watchers B. players C. viewers D. audiences

61. A. among B. between C. around D. behind

62. A. playing B. making C. doing D. being

63. A. lifted B. raised C. moved D. pulled

64. A. as B. like C. equal D. similar

65. A. carried B. held C. brought D. fetched

III. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer:(10 ms)
In the 1960s, the Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since
then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps
difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys
from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by
performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these
songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really
popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great
success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for group and
singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record
was in 1963 and they split in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it
had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and
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tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous
as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world, many people can sing part of a
Beatles song if you ask them.
66.The passage is mainly about…………………….
A. How the Beatles became more successful than other groups B. Why the Beatles split up
after seven years. C. The Beatles’ fame and success.
D. Many people’s ability to sing a Beatle songs.
67. The four boys of the Beatles ………
A. came from the same family. B. came from a town in the north of England.
C. were at the same age. D. received good training in music.
68. The word’ sensational’ is closest in meaning to ……………
A. notorious B. bad C. shocking D. popular.
69. The first song of Beatles were ………………
A. written by themselves B. broadcast on the radio
C. paid a lot of money D. written by black Americans
70. What is not true about the Beatles?
A. The members had no training in music. B. They had a long stable career.
C. They became famous when they wrote their own songs.
D. They changed pop music.
71. The Beatles stopped their performances because……………..
A. they had earned enough money. B. They did not want to work with one another.
B. They spent more time writing their own songs
C. They were afraid of being hurt by fans.
72. The year 1970 was the time when……
A. they split up B. they changed pop music.
C. they started their career D. They stopped singing live
73. What the fans of the Beatles often did was………………
A. sing together with them B. take their clothes as souvenirs
B. ask them to write more songs D. ask them why they would separate
74. Some songs of the Beatles now……………….
A. are still famous as they used to be B. became too old to sing
C. are sung by crazy fans C. are the most famous
75. The tone of the passage is that of………………..
A. admiration B. criticism C. neutral D. sarcasm
IV. Read the passage, and check T or F.

A meter is a measuring device. Just as the speedometer in an automobile tells how fast the car
is going, a thermometer records how warm or how cold something is.

Thermometers measure heat in degrees. For example, for comfort indoors the temperature in a
room should be about 70o Faraheit. A simple room thermometer can tell us how near to this the
temperature in a room is. Other kinds of thermometers are also used. One is used to measure
the heat of an oven. It shows heat from 100 o to 600o. Another may be used on an air-
conditioner. The thermometers used to measure body heat record temperatures from 92 o to
108o. Other thermometers can be used to show that water freezes at 32 o. The thermometer used
to tell temperature outdoors often records from far below 0o to about 120o.

A thermometer is a much-used measuring device that proves helpful in the home, the office,
the factory, the laboratory, the schoolroom, and many other places.
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 Statements T F

76. While not stated in the article, you can tell that body thermometer does not usually

go over 108o F

77. This article as a whole is about measuring heat and weight.

78 The word another in the second paragraph, seventh sentence, refers to “temperature”

79 Speedometers measure heat.

80. “much-used” in the last sentence means often made use of?

SECTION D: WRITING (30 points):

I. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (5points)

81. It’s difficult for older people to learn a language.

-> Older people have ……………………………………………………………………

82. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.

-> Martin’s poor health.…………………………………….………………………………..

83. “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.

-> John congratulated ……………………………………………………………..……

84. It’s the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest.

->Not only…………………………………………………………………
85. The last storm destroyed Lan’s house.

-> It’s high time ……………………………………………………………………………

II. This is part of a letter you receive from an English-speaking friend, Tim, who is
coming on holiday to your country. (10 points)

We will be spending a day in your town during our coach tour. Do you think we must meet? If
so, what should we do? As this will be my first visit to your area, I want to give your parents a
present, can you give me a suggestion? Write your letter (about 60-80 words), suggesting how
you will both spend the day together. DO NOT write any addresses.

III. People think that secondary school students should only learn such subjects as
literature, mathematics, and English. Write a paragraph of about 140-160 words to let
people know your point of view. Your paragraph should include at least 3 arguments (15
points)

A. LISTENING

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Part I. Listen to five short recordings and for each recording you have to choose the best
of three answers A, B or C. You’ll listen twice. (5pts)
1. Where are the couple?
A. At the theater B. At the railway station C. At the supermarket
2. Which room has the woman cleaned?
A. The bedroom B. The kitchen C. The living room
3. What will James do after dinner?
A. Phone his mother B. Play computer games C. Go for a ride bike
4. What does the woman suggest?
A. Going out for a walk B. Watching T.V C. Taking some pills
5. What will the two people buy?
A. Eggs and flour B. Eggs and butter C. Eggs and sugar
Part II. Listen to a conversation and do a matching exercise. Listen to Sam talking about
his holiday. What did he do on each day? You’ll listen twice. (5pts)
6. Monday: went for ………………………………
7. Tuesday: …………………………………………
8. Wednesday: ………………………………..……
9. Thursday: ………………………………………..
10. Friday: read ……………………………..………
Part III. Listen to a passage and fill in each bank with a correct word. You’ll listen twice.
(5pts)
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the Morecambe Museum of Fashion. Before we go
up to the fashion (11) ______ “Clothes of the Future”, I would like to show some slides on the
screen, and say a few words about the history of fashion. I will also (12) ______ some of the
important people in fashion. This will provide an introduction for you and will prepare you for
the clothes that we’re going to see in the exhibition. As I’m sure you know, nowadays fashion
is something that (13) _____ everybody enjoys. People of all age groups and all incomes
usually have an interest in what they wear. But this has only recently happened, and I will tell
you why. Until the beginning of this century, it was only the rich who could afford to follow
fashion. There were no factories to make many copies of the same (14) _____, as there are
today. Rich men and women wore trousers, jackets and dresses which were made especially
for them. This picture here shows a young lady being measured for a dress that she will have
made by hand, exactly how she wants it to be. Ladies’ clothes in those days were long and
usually tight-fitting and made of heavy (15) ______ 
Part IV. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer. You’ll listen twice. (5pts)
16. The man who is calling is:
A. a taxi driver B. a bus driver C. a truck driver D. a train driver
17. What is the problem with the woman?
A. She is having a heart attack B. She was hurt in an accident.
C. She is having a baby. D. She is unconscious
18. Where is the man now?
A. on the freeway B. downtown in traffic
C. in the airport parking lot D. at the bus stop
19. What's the man's name?
A. Bill B. Bob C. Brad D. Brown
20. The operator tells the man to:
A. help the woman breath easier. B. ask the woman to drink water.
C. put something soft under the woman's head. D. keep the woman calm and warm.

B. GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY- LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

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Part I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. (10pts)
21. He couldn’t_______ his father that he was telling the truth
A. accept B. convince C. believe D. admit
22. The main purpose of this passage is to discuss new information, _______ two places, and
inform reader of a new technique.
A. to compare B. comparing C. compare D. to comparing
23. Whenever he writes to his parents, he _______ some money with his letter
A. encloses B. gives C. contains D. sends
24. When I break ________for the summer, I'm going to Spain for three weeks.
A. up B. in C. out D. down
25. I saw a_______ look on his face as he was wheeled into the operating room
A .frightening B. frightened C. frightful D. fright
26.The man_______was away on holiday.
A. I want to see. B. I wanted to see.
C. I want to see him. D. I wanted to see him.
27_______ all the teachers, I would like to wish you a happy new year
A. Instead of B. In place of C. On behalf of D. On account of
28. Mrs Smith has 23 cats and 11 dogs. I don’t know how she_______ them all
A copes with B stands for C looks for D takes after
29. In my opinion, the Internet is very fast and _______way for me to get information.
A. convenient B. conveniently C. convenience D. inconvenient.
30. Oh no! I don’t believe it! my purse_______ !
A. is stolen B. has been stolen C. was stolen D. is being stolen
31. As the streets of our city become busier, people are turning more and more to the _______
bicycles
A elderly B. old-aged C old-fashioned D old-age
32. My father could not get his motorbike _______ this morning.
A. start B. starting C. to started D. started
33. The party,_______ I was the guest of honor, was extremely enjoyable.
A by which B .for which C in which D at which
34. There's _______take us to the nearest gas station.
A. not enough petrol to B. not so much petrol to
C. no enough petrol to D. not much petrol to
35. Fortunately nobody was_______ in the accident
A. damaged B. injured C. wounded D. broken
36. Mr and Mrs. Pikes are always_______ with each other about money
A. annoying B. discussing C. shouting D. arguing
37. She was proud______ fishing the work in such a short time.
A. out B. of C. on D. over
38. "Where have you been hiding?" She asked.
=> She asked me where ____________hiding.
A. I had been B. had I been C. had been I D. had I being
39. He was only eight, but he ate__________ his father did.
A. much than B. more than that C. as much as. D. so much as.
40. We were made ______all the cleaning in the house.

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 A. do B. to do C. doing D. done
Part II. (5pts) Provide the correct form of the words in capital letters .
41. Although both (APPLY)________ were good at English, we decided on the one with more
experience.
42. The examination is (SURPRISE) _________________ easy.
43. I’m afraid you’ve (UNDERSTAND)___________ me because that’s not what I mean.
44. I think it's very (REASON) ____________of him to expect us to work over time every
night this week.
45. She always listens (ATTENTION) ________________ to what she is told.
Part III. (5pts) Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs
correcting.
46. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large,
A B C D
industrial cities today.
47. John, I think you should stop playing computer games and concentrate in your study.
A B C D
48. I have to admit that my first impressive of that lady is very good.
A B C D
49. Many bridges in England were covered with wooden roofs to protect it from snow.
A B C D
50. It’s high time people pay much attention to education.
A B C D
C. READING.
Part I. Look at the sign in each question; Some one asks you what it means; Mark the
letter next to the correct explanation A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
51.
D. Visitors are requested to park outside
the reception area. ABC University
E. Please tell reception where you have There are some parking spaces
parked your car. available for visitors. Please
F. Visitors who wish to park should ask ask at reception.
at reception.
D. Visitors are requested to park at reception.
52.
E. We are not open today because of staff training. WE ARE CLOSED FOR STAFF
F. The shop is run by trained staff. TRAINING UNTIL 9.30
G. The shop open until 9.30, then close for staff
training.
H. The shop will open at 9.30 today.

53. From 17 September

E. This ticket office will be closed on 16 September.
F. This ticket office will be closed on 17th September please use the new
G. This ticket office will be closed for one day. Ticket Office
H. There will be 2 ticket offices after 17 September.

54.
E. Switch this printer off at the back. SWITCH OFF PRINTER
BEFORE REMOVING BACK
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COVER
F. Do not take the back cover off the printer until
it is turned off.
G. Do not touch the switch at the back of this printer.
H. Turn off the printer after taking the back cover off it.
55.
E. Latecomers must wait on the stairs. LATECOMERS:
F. If you are late, you must go back to the entrance.
G. You must go upstairs if you are late. USE BACK ENTRANCE
H. If you are late, you must use a different
entrance. UPSTAIRS PLEASE
Part II. (10pts) Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D .
In March 1999, Amyr Klink, a Brazilian yachtsman and polar adventurer, became the first
man to circle Antarctica while staying south of 50 degrees latitude. He (56)_.......... the most
dangerous sea route in the world. Klink was already widely known because in 1984 he had
rowed across the Atlantic in a small boat. The book which he wrote, based on his (57)...........
on that trip, had by then (58)........... millions of copies. For his polar adventure, Kline built his
(59) ..........boat. He set off in 1998 from South Georgia and he arrived back there 88 days
later- although he (60) .......... eleven of those days on dry land in Antarctica. He did not stop
there out of (61) .........., but because he wanted to see the Antarctic Peninsula. Klink knew that
his voyage would be dangerous. On the way he had to be careful to (62) .......... huge floating
blocks of ice. These icebergs, as they are called, were everywhere and (63) ..........one of them
would have been a disaster. As Klink knew that any rescue mission would have been
impossible in the rough sea, he did not bother to take a life-boat. When he sailed into (64)
…………winds 750 miles south of Tasmania, he met waves that were twenty-five metres high.
This meant staying awake most of the time. He only managed to sleep for twenty-minute
periods at a stretch. But he succeeded in the end, (65)…………. all the difficulties that he had
to face.
56 A. went B. took C. had D. made
57 A. events B. incidents C. happenings D. experiences
58 A. sold B. printed C. bought D. produced
59 A. proper B. individual C. own D. single
60 A. passed B. lived C. spent D. remained
61 A. necessity B. demand C. urgency D. requirement
62 A. expect B. avoid C. escape D. refuse
63 A. crashing B. breaking C. knocking D. hitting
64 A. fast B. strong C. heavy D. hard
65 A. in spite of B. as far as C. apart from D. according to

Part III. (10pts) Read the passage below and choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D.
The Winterthur Museum is a collection and a house. There are many museums
devoted to the decorative arts and many house museums, but rarely in the United States is a
great collection displayed in a great country house. Passing through successive generations of a
single family, Winterthur has been a private estate for more than a century. Even after the
extensive renovations made to it between 1929 and 1931, the house remained a family
residence. This fact is of importance to the atmosphere and effect of the museum. The
impression of a lived-in house is apparent to the visitor; the rooms look as if they were vacated
only a short while ago ― whether by the original owners of the furniture of the most recent
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residents of the house can be a matter of personal interpretation. Winterthur remains, then, a
house in which a collection of  furniture and architectural elements has been assembled. Like
an English country house, it is an organic structure; the house, as well as the collection and
manner of displaying it to the visitor, has changed over the years. The changes have
coincided with developing concepts of the American arts, increased knowledge on the part of
collectors and students, and a progression toward the achievement of a historical effect in
period-room displays. The rooms at Winterthur have followed this current, yet still retained the
character of a private house.
The concept of a period room as a display technique has developed gradually over the
years in an effort to present works of art in a context that would show them to grater effect and
would give them more meaning for the viewer. Comparable to the habitat group in a natural
history museum, the period room represents the decorative arts in a lively and interesting
manner and provides an opportunity to assemble objects related by style, date, or place of
manufacture.
66. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A) The reason that Winterthur was redesigned
B) Elements that make Winterthur an unusual museum
C) How Winterthur compares to English country houses
D) Historical furniture contained in Winterthur
67 The phrase “devoted to”in line 2 is closest in meaning to
A) surrounded by B) specializing in C) successful with D) sentimental about
68. What happened at Winterthur between 1929 and 1931 ?
A) The owners moved out. B) The house was repaired.
C) The old furniture was replaced. D) The estate became a museum.
69. What does the author mean by stating “The impression of a lived-in house is apparent to
the visitor”(line 7) ?
A) Winterthur is very old.         B) Few people visit Winterthur.
C) Winterthur does not look like a typical museum.
D) The furniture at Winterthur looks comfortable
70. The word “assembled” in line 11 is closest in meaning to
A) summoned B) appreciated C) brought together D) fundamentally changed
71. The word “it”in line 12 refers to
A) Winterthur B) collection C) English country house D) visitor
72. The word “developing” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A) traditional B) exhibiting C) informative D) evolving
73. According to the passage, objects in a period room are related by all of the following
EXCEPT…..
A) date B) style C) place of manufacture D) past ownership
74. What is the relationship between the two paragraphs in the passage?
A) The second paragraph explains a term that was mentioned in the first paragraph.
B) Each paragraph describes a different approach to the display of objects in a museum.
C) The second paragraph of explains a philosophy art appreciation that contrasts with the
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D) Each paragraph describes a different historical period.
75. Where is the passage does the author explain why displays at Winterthur have changed?
A) Lines 1-3 B) Lines 5-6 C) Lines 7-10 D) Lines 13-16
Part IV. (5pts) Read the passage and check T/ F for each statement below.
Verbal and nonverbal messages within the same interaction can sometimes send opposing
or conflicting messages: A person verbally expressing a statement of truth while avoiding eye
contact may convey a mixed message to the receiver in the interaction. Conflicting messages
may occur for a variety of reasons often stemming from feelings of uncertainty, ambivalence,
or frustration. When mixed messages occur, nonverbal communication becomes the primary
tool people use to attain additional information to clarify the situation; great attention is placed
on bodily movements and positioning when people perceive mixed messages during
interactions. Accurate interpretation of messages is made easier when nonverbal and verbal
communication complement each other. Nonverbal cues can be used to elaborate on verbal
messages to reinforce the information sent when trying to achieve communicative goals;
messages have been shown to be remembered better when nonverbal signals affirm the verbal
exchange. Nonverbal behavior is sometimes used as the sole channel for communication of a
message. People learn to identify facial expressions, body movements, and body positioning as
corresponding with specific feelings and intentions. Nonverbal signals can be used without
verbal communication to convey messages; when nonverbal behavior does not effectively
communicate a message, verbal methods are used to enhance understanding. Nonverbal
behavior also regulates our conversations. Touch, voice pitch, and gestures are some of the
tools people use to accent or amplify the message that is sent. Nonverbal behavior can also he
used to moderate or tone down aspects of verbal messages as well. For example, a person who
is verbally expressing anger may stress the verbal message by shaking a fist.
76.That verbal and nonverbal messages interact in a conversation may sometimes send
opposing or conflicting messages.
77. That we are talking to someone but do not have eye contact with him/her may lead to a
mixed message?
78. When mixed messages occurred, words are mainly used to clarify the meaning.
79. Nonverbal communication is always effective.
80. Some people, who are verbally expressing anger may stress the verbal message by
shaking a fist.
D. WRITING
Part I. (5pts) Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words and beginnings.
81. Shortly before my sixteenth birthday, I will complete my intermediate course of English.
=> By the time .................................................................................................................
82 You must submit articles for the magazine by June 18th .
=> The final date .............................................................................................................
83. Nothing was done about it.
=> Nobody ......................................................................................................................
84. It is not a habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon.
=>I am ..................................................................... .....................................................
85. People think that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in the pub.
=> The prisoner ..........................................................................................................

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Part II. The environment in your neighborhood is polluted heavily because of litter. In
60- 80 words, write a letter to the local authorities to complain about this.
Your writing should include the information about:
- reason for writing
- problem: How litter is thrown into the environment everyday
- make suggestions: How to solve this problem
- future action
Begin and end your letter as follows:
Kim Huong Village
May 8th 2018
Dear Mr President,
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Yours faithfully
Tran Lan Anh

Part III. In about 140- 160 words, write a passage about your idea to have a day to
celebrate for your mom and another for your dad. Follow this outline:
- First paragraph: the reason(s) for celebrating this day.
- Second paragraph: details about when to celebrate, how to celebrate, what special gifts to
give, what special food to offer.
- Third paragraph: state whether or not you think your idea will be supported and you believe
the day will be celebrated nationwide.

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