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REVISON TEST 31 - YEAR 9

I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the gap in each sentence.(5 pts)
1. "We've just been to see Dracula." "........... it a scary movie!"
A. Such is B. So is C. How is D. Isn't
2. "Why was Danny given a month off?" "I think it's ......... he's worked so hard lately."
A. seeing that B. given that C. due to the fact that D. owing to the fact that
3. "I hear little Isabella is walking now." "Well, she can walk ........ that chair before falling."
A. as far as B. where C. wherever D. as high as
4. "Can you come away with me for the weekend?"
"I can't as I'm decorating the kitchen. ......., my mother is ill."
A. Even so B. After all C. All the same D. On top of that
5. "Does Joanna walk to work?" "No, ........ it is, she always takes the bus."
A. Where B. Wherever C. As far as D. Far as
6. "Jane is really conscientious, isn't she?" "Absolutely. ......., she is very efficient."
A. So B. All the same C. What is more D. still
7. "Did the minister approve of the building plans?"
" Not really. He turned them down ......... that the costs were too high."
A. in case B. on the grounds C. provided D. supposing
8. Our insurance policy offers immediate ...... against the risk of burglary, accident or damage by fire.
A. cart B. security C. relief D. cover
9. Indigo is a vat colour, ......... called because it does not dissolve in water.
A. which it B. it is C. but D. so
10. The lower ........ in a room, the more slowly our eyes focus.
A. the level of lighting B. light level C. leveling of light D. lighting in level

II. Complete each of the blanks with a suitable preposition.(5 pts)

1. I muddled ........ the jigsaw pieces and the children did the puzzle again.
2. I waved ........... a complete stranger in the street whom I mistook .......... my cousin.
3. Nobody likes Rick because he's so mean ................ money.
4. All the evidence militated ...........a conclusion ............... our favour.
5. I've been asked to notify the personnel department ......... my new address.
6. The doctor is not noted ......... his tact when it comes to dealing ........... patients.
7. The swimming attendant was negligent .......... his duties and the little girl almost drowned.

III. Find ONE word that can fits in all three sentences.(5 pts)
1. a. The country prides itself on having the most national parks and ............ reserves in the world and
has often been given as an example for others to follow.
b. Fiona gave the ........... away when she began giggling behind his back. This made him
suspicious.
c. They were sitting in the armchairs hunching over the desk and playing a ........ of chess.
2. a. Before any major fight the champ trains in the gym every day for 4 hours without ........... .
b. You are too kind to me. I don't know what to say. Words .......... me!
c. I ............. to understand why he's so nasty most of the time. He can be nice when he wants.
3. a. He planned to stay in the box with 1,000 scorpions for three months, an act which was supposed
to put all the other entertainers in the ........... .
b. When the sun reached its zenith, they wanted to find some .................. to escape from its
scorching day.
c. The artist uses a combination of light and ............... in his drawings to high-light certain recurring
cycles in our lives.
4. a. This pastry is disgusting. I wouldn't even recommend that you ................ it. I think it has gone off!
b. To tell you the truth, you have bad ................. in clothes. Why don't you read some fashion
magazines? They might teach you something.
c. Red cars are a bit too extravagant for my .................... . I prefer blue or light green.
5. a. After a short period of severe winter, plants came to ................... again displaying their gorgeous
flowers.
b. Moving west gave her a new lease of ................ . The climate was better and the people were
more hospitable.
c. Lisa's parents were unaware that she was leading a double .................. . Actually, nobody knew
she had become a drug addict.

IV. Find and correct ONE mistake in each line of the passage. Tick any lines that are correct.(15
pts)
LIVING WITH A HOUSE RABBIT
In your last letter you asked me to give you some advice how to look 1. ....................................
after a rabbit. Rabbits can make them very good pets and can become 2. ....................................
wonderful company because they are intelligent, social animals. I am glad 3. ....................................
that I can give you information to help you understand rabbits better. The 4. ...................................
House Rabbit Association recommend that you keep your rabbit inside the 5. ....................................
house than outdoors. Rabbits may run freely, but it is best for most to be 6. ....................................
in a cage for the first a few days, when they get used to both you and the 7. ....................................
new surrounding. Very young rabbits need to be in a cage for a long time 8. ....................................
more than older rabbits. It is natural for a rabbit to chew furniture and 9. ..................................
drugs. To prevent this happening, you need to give it safe things to chew, 10. ..................................
as plastic and rubber toys. Electric cords are very dangerous and they 11. ..................................
must be hidden from view so the rabbit cannot reach to them. A further 12. ..................................
dangerous to rabbits is other types of animals. However, rabbits and cats 13. ..................................
get along finely. Even rabbits and dogs get on, but the dogs have to be 14. ..................................
trained to respond commands before which they can be trusted in the 15. ..................................
company of rabbits, and even then the supervision will be needed.

V. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each of the questions that follow.(10 pts)
Seventeenth-century houses in colonial North America were simple structures that were primarily
functional, carrying over traditional designs that went back to the Middle Ages. During the first half of
the eighteenth century, however, houses began to show a new elegance. As wealth increases, more
and more colonists built fine houses.
Since architecture was not yet a specialized profession in the colonies, the design of buildings was
left either to amateur designers or carpenters who undertook to interpret architectural manuals
imported from England. Inventories of colonial libraries show an astonishing number of these
handbooks for builders, and the houses erected during the eighteenth century show their influence.
Nevertheless, most domestic architectures of the first three-quarters of the eighteenth century displays
a wide divergence of taste and freedom of application of the rules laid down in these books.
Increasing wealth and growing sophistication throughout the colonies resulted in houses of improved
design, whether the material was wood, stone, or brick. New England still favoured towns, where the
danger of fire gave an impetus to the use of more durable material. A few houses in New England
were built of stone, but only in the Pennsylvania and adjacent areas was stone widely used in
dwellings. An increased use of brick in houses and buildings is noticeable in Virginia and Maryland,
but wood remained the most popular material even in houses built by wealthy landowners. In the
Carolinas, even in closely packed Charleston, wooden houses were much more common than brick
houses.
Eighteenth-century houses showed great interior improvements over the predecessors. Windows
were made larger and shutters removed. Large, clear panes replaced the small leaded glass of the
seventeenth century. Doorways were larger and more decorative. Fireplaces became decorative
features of rooms. Walls were made of plaster or wood, sometimes elaborately paneled. White paint
began to take place of blues, yellows, greens and lead colours, which had been popular for walls in
the earlier years. After about 1730, advertisements for wallpaper styles in scenic patterns began to
appear in colonial newspapers.

1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The improved design of eighteenth-century colonial houses
B. A comparison of eighteenth-century houses and modern houses
C. The decorations used in eighteenth-century houses
D. The role of carpenters in building eighteenth-century houses
2. What was one of the main reasons for the change in architectural style in eighteenth-century North
America?
A. More architects arrived in the colonies.
B. The colonists developed an interest in classical architecture.
C. Bricks were more readily available.
D. The colonists had more money to spend on housing.
3. According to the passage, who was responsible for designing houses in eighteenth-century North
America?
A. Professional architects B. Customers C. Interior decorators D. Carpenters
4. The passage implies that the rules outlined in architectural manuals were
A. generally ignored B. legally binding
C. not strictly adhered to D. only followed by older builders
5. The word 'divergence' in line 9 is closest in meaning to
A. description B. development C. difference D. display
6. Where was stone commonly used to build houses?
A. Virginia B. Pennsylvania C. Boston D. Charleston
7. The word 'dwellings' in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A. houses B. towns C. outbuildings D. rural areas
8. The word 'predecessors' in line 18 refers to
A. colonists who arrived in North America in the seventeenth century
B. Houses constructed before the eighteenth century
C. interior improvements
D. wooden houses in Charleston
9. The author mentions elaborately paneled walls in line 21 as an example of
A. how the interior design of colonial houses was improved
B. why walls were made of wood or plaster
C. how walls were made stronger in the eighteenth century
D. what kind of wood was used for walls after 1730
10. What does the author imply about the use of wallpaper before 1730?
A. Wallpaper samples appeared in the architectural manuals.
B. Wallpaper was the same colour as the wall paints used.
C. Patterned wallpaper was not widely used.
D. Wallpaper was not used in stone houses.

VI. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each gap in the passage.(15 pts)
FOOD FOR ASTRONAUTS
It used to be thought that people could not swallow well in space, so the food (1) ...... for astronauts
consisted of bite-size pieces of food pushed out of tubes. But now it is (2) ...... that you can eat in
space the same way as on earth.
The physical constraints lie in the body of the spaceship rather than the body of the astronaut.
Limited storage and cooking facilities, with no space or power to (3) ...... for complex food preparation,
mean that the (4) ..... for space nutritionists has gone beyond providing astronauts with food that is
palatable and good for them. The solution has emerged in the (5) ..... of dehydrated foods. Simply add
water to the freeze-dried granules and .... bon appetit!
With space flights often (6) ....... more than a week, astronauts cannot live on granules alone. They
also take pre-cooked meals (7) ....... in bags, which they (8) ......... up in a small oven. These are
tastier than granules but, according to Dr Helen Lane, a research nutritionist, it is difficult to get
astronauts to as much as they need. 'It's partly that they are so busy but also because there is no
(9) ....... to eat.' So tickling their taste buds is an (10) ...... struggle, especially since one of the effects
of zero gravity is to (11) ...... the sense of smell.
Weightlessness is an important (12) ..... in space food because of the danger that the food might
(13) ....... and float off in different (14) ...... . 'We need foods that coalesce,' says Dr Lane. 'Yoghurts,
puddings, sauces all (15) ...... together in large droplets. Your spoon may float away, but the food will
stay on it.'
1. A. diets B. routines C. programmes D. agendas
2. A. expected B. thought C. revealed D. known
3. A. provide B. give C. make D. spare
4. A. opportunity B. challenge C. achievement D. ambition
5. A. type B. way C. form D. order
6. A. enduring B. going C. flying D. lasting
7. A. sealed B. tied C. locked D. fixed
8. A. cook B. make C. warm D. serve
9. A. stimulation B. hunger C. provocation D. longing
10. A. anxious B. intense C. uphill D. impossible
11. A. control B. cut C. reduce D. stop
12. A. consideration B. thing C. business D. principle
13. A. break B. fragment C. slip D. drop
14. A. pieces B. ways C. places D. directions
15. A. maintain B. link C. keep D. hold

VII. Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word.(15 pts)
CHESS
Chess is one of the (1) ......................... oldest games of war. It is generally said to have
(2) ................ in India before 500 AD. The original pieces, much less mobile than (3) ......................
modern counterparts, represented units of the (4) ......................... Indian army, foot-soldiers, cavalry,
armed chariots and, of course, elephants. The fighting troops (5) ........................... led on the
chessboard, (6) ................... in real life, by the king and his senior minister, the vizier, (7) .....................
became the queen in the modern game. From India, (8) ......................... is said, chess spread through
China, Persia and Europe. Once the game (9) .....................reached the West, the identity and design
of the individual
chess (10) ..................... was modified to reflect the social milieu of medieval Europe. The
(11) ............. change was the emergence of the queen as the most (12) ................. piece on the
chessboard.
(13) .................. the twentieth century, chess was often regarded as a game for aristocracy of
society, (14) ................... today it exerts a much broader appeal. (15) ................. board games, chess
has the ideal blend of strategy, tactics and pure skill. The only games which compare (16) ...............
subtlety, science and depth are shogi and go. The competition aspect of chess makes (17) ................
a battle between two individuals, a battle (18) ..................... bloodshed, but still a fierce struggle of
mind, will and physical endurance. More than anything else though, chess has an ancient and
distinguished (19) ..................... . The game provides a deep sense of continuity with the intellectual
community of past ages, extending through hundreds of years and embracing (20) ....................
nations.

VIII. Complete each gap in the sentences with the correct form of the word provided.(10 pts)
1. His busy schedule made him ............................... to his students. (access)
2. He works for UNESCO in a purely .................................. role. (advice)
3. The sun and the moon are often ..................................... in poetry. (person)
4. I've never known such a ................................... person as Martin. (quarrel)
5. I don't care if you had had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was ........................ (defend)
6. Tax exemption applies to those with ............................... status. (reside)
7. Now there is every ........................... that the residents will have a private plane in their garage.
(like)
8. They told me the museum was open today but I was obviously .............................. . (inform)
9. Do you think these children are ....................................? They look very thin. (nourish)
10. We try to ensure the .............................. of our employees. (be)

IX. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.(10 pts)
1. At first I felt so tense, but her smile helped me to get back my confidence.
Her smile melted ...................................................................................................................................
2. I have got a computer already. I won't pay that much money for another.
 I am not shelling ...................................................................................................................................
3. This conservation programme is financed from advertising revenue,
This conservation programme derives .................................................................................................
4. Next time you want a punk hairdo try using boot polish instead of grease.
Why not substitute ..............................................................................................................................?
5. The president's bodyguards stood behind him, watching.
Watchfully ...........................................................................................................................................
6. After leaving home she walked to a spot near the motorway.
After leaving home she made ..............................................................................................................
7. Rates contributes to the cost of local services.
Local services .....................................................................................................................................
8. The council should have appreciated people's real needs.
The council should have borne ..........................................................................................................
9. As a matter of principle, I don't pay for my children's education after the age of 23.
Paying for my children's education after the age of 23 goes ..............................................................
10. A soft drinks company has offered to sponsor the competition.
A soft drinks company has stepped ...................................................................................................

X. Replace the underlined verb or phrase with the synonymous phrasal verb in the correct
form. (10 pts)

hold on put in for stand out hand in bring about give away
Get over take over turn down wrap up care about make out

1. Unfortunately, our secret plan had been revealed by someone before we managed to put them into
practice. …………………..
2. Stop telling me about this tournament. I am not interested in it. …………………………………………
3. Martin’s condition was rather bad, but after a series of antibiotic injection he recovered from his
illness. ……………………….
4. The inscription on this label was written in such small print that I could hardly understand its
meaning. ……………………………………
5. I am very sorry to say that I am leaving your class for some time. Mr. Blackley will take my place.
……………………………
6. At first, they seemed to be amazed at Peter’s offer of two thousand pounds, but in the end they
rejected it. ………………………
7. It is essential that you deliver the documents in person by Thursday. ………………
8. Alice is going to apply for the job of a sales assistant in Newcastle. ………………..
9. The guide advised us to put on some warm clothes as cold weather was forecast. …………………..
10. You won’t have any problem with recognize him. He is easily seen even in a large crowd because
of his great height. ……………………….
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REVISION TEST 32 – YEAR 9
A. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Circle A,B,C or D to choose the word that best fits the space in each sentence. (5 pts)
1. The Suez Canal has proved .......... to the commerce of both East and West.
A. benevolent B. beneficiary C. beneficial D. benign
2. We should ........ from making noise in a hospital.
A. remonstrate B. refrain C. repent D. prevent
3. Slavery laws were ......... in the US when Abraham Lincoln was president.
A. annihilated B. abandoned C. destroyed D. abolished
4. He was ......... against people of other races.
A. prejudiced B. partial C. repelled D. discriminated
5. He has no other ........ but to complete his work on time.
A. substitute B. alternative C. decision D. reason
6. In Scotland, many villagers relate the .... of the Loch Ness monster to curious tourists.
A. fiction B. fact C. legacy D. legend
7. David has enjoyed mountain-climbing ever since he was a teenager. He is ..... .
A. as fast as a deer B. as frisky as a lamb C. as sly as a fox D. as brave as a lion
8. The dress doesn't match those shoes. It is in the wrong ..... of blue.
A. colour B. tint C. shade D. tinge
9. Susan ........ to her colleague who she had offended.
A. appealed B. apologised C. repented D. explained
10. The television is damaged so we have to send it for ...... .
A. remaking B. rebuilding C. repairs D. reconstruction

II. Choose one word to replace the underlined words in each sentence below. (5 pts)
1. She sells dress material and ribbons, needles, thread, buttons and other similar small articles.
A. odds and ends B. needlework C. haberdashery D. utensils
2. The criminal looked ashen as he faced the about to occur death sentence.
A. impeding B. impending C. imperative D. recurring
3. He was committed to the mental institution for being mentally not normal.
A. different B. deficient C. deranged D. subnormal
4. 'Look at your terrible handwriting! It is cannot be read,' said the teacher to Xiuming.
A. illegitimate B. illegible C. legible D. illogical
5. He gave up his position as champion of the boxing ring when he retired from the sport.
A. remitted B. remonstrated C. renounced D. relinquished
6. Michael has the ability to do something adroitly for making pancakes.
A. capacity B. prowess C. knack D. genius
7. Mr Roy was an abroad-living citizen for eight years when he left his home land to work at the
Canadian embassy in Singapore.
A. immigrant B. emigrant C. expatriate D. impostor
8. That country has been in a state of absence without government ever since the government was
overthrown by the rebels.
A. chaos B. mayhem C. anarchy D. havoc
9. Ismail was completely absorbed with his studying when his younger brother burst into the room.
A. engulfed B. engrossed C. engaged D. satiated
10. Mrs Chen has a close harmonious relationship with her students.
A. rapport B. rapture C. rancour D. friendship

III. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences. (5 pts)
a. close shave f. a fish out of water
b. martinet g. day of reckoning
c. wet blanket h. has seen better days
d. Elysian Happiness i. a bone of contention
e. bad egg j. spread like wild fire
1. The news of the celebrity's eighth marriage .............................
2. 'Beware of that man! He's up to no good, a real ........................!' Mrs Ken warned her neighbours.
3. The subject of abortion has always been a ............................ for many.
4. 'What a ................ ! He nearly lost his life on that mountain-climbing expedition!' exclaimed Len.
5. Mr Li's country cousin felt like ................... in the city.
6. 'That Mrs Wang is really a ...................! She's such a strict disciplinarian!' Rose said.
7. 'I hope you didn't invite Susan to the party. She's such a .....................!' Andy said to Lipping.
8. We should work diligently now because our .................. will come.
9. The new married couple were living in ...................... .
10. That fruit seller ....................... . He used to be a very rich man.

IV. Underline and correct ONE mistake in each line. Tick any line that is correct. (15 pts)
LIFE IS A CABARET
When I was a teenage in New York, I bought tickets for the musical 1. .....................................
Cabaret with a famous actress Lotte Lenya. But that weekend I 2. ....................................
had visit friends in a town far away, and was going to fly back and 3. .....................................
arrive in time for seeing the musical. Unfortunately, that night there 4. ...................................
was a very huge snowstorm and when I got to the airport, I found 5. ..................................
out that the flight had cancelled. But my girlfriend and I were 6. ...................................
supposed to meet us at the theatre, and I had the ticket! Luckily, 7. ...................................
two of the passengers on the flight decided that they rented a car 8. ....................................
and drive, as I joined them. But it was clear that I would not make it 9. ....................................
to the play on time. I tried to call my girlfriend, but she had already 10. .................................
left home! I got to the theatre during the interval. I went and my 11. ................................
girlfriend was seating in her seat! I asked her how she had got in. 12. ...............................
She told that she started to get very worried when she realised I 13. ...............................
was late. She went to the box office and luckily they could tell her 14. ................................
which seat I had bought and they let her in. So the least one of us 15. .................................
saw the whole musical!
B. READING

I. Read the article and choose from the sentences A - H the one that fits each gap 1 - 7. (14 pts)
STUDYING ABROAD
Have you always dreamed of travelling, meeting lots of different people, and maybe picking up a
language or two? No matter what country you live in, you can fly over the world's highest waterfalls in
Venezuela, learn world trade in Japan, study in France, or taking dancing lessons in Ghana.
How? (1) ........................ Semester, summer, and year-long programs allow you to attend school,
take intensive language courses, or to perform community service in another country. Read on to
learn more about study programs.
Besides the excitement of travel, you will experience new customs, holidays, foods, art, music and
politics firsthand. (2) .................... This is because your viewpoint will be of an active member of the
community, not as a tourist.
Another reason for studying abroad is that you will become more self-assured. Christina studied in
Caracas, Venezuela, a city of 10 million people and a huge change from her hometown of 35,000!
Christina says she learned how to better at standing up for herself and her beliefs and to express
herself in another language. (3) .................... In addition, living away from home can also help you
adjust in the transition to college and adulthood. Mathew says when he returned from studying in
Australia he was more mature and had a genuine in the international affairs that really sent him apart
from his peers. "After having gone abroad in high school, I found the transition to college to be
straightforward - moving 560 miles from home didn't seem particularly daunting after having lived
thousands of miles away.
Although many academic programs abroad have academic requirements, you do not necessarily
have to have the highest grades or marks to be eligible. (4) ................... Who you are is as important
as your academic record. Study programs abroad look for students who are independent, self-
assured, enjoy new experiences and different types of people, and can handle challenges.
 If you really hate change and don't like the idea of figuring things out all on your own, then studying
abroad may not be for you. It's important to be honest with yourself and really think about what you
expect. (5) ................... Of course, if you want to change those things about yourself and don't mind
tackling them head on, then studying abroad may be an ideal way to take the plunge.
Are you convinced that a year abroad is for you, but you're worried that your parents will never go
for it? (6) .................. Point out that studying abroad is a chance of a lifetime and that it offers great
academic opportunities.
You might also sell them on the idea that students in study programs abroad gain experiences by
being in a new culture, broaden their horizons, and increase their maturity and self-confidence levels
(7) .................. These language skills, cross-cultural experiences, and global outlooks are becoming
essential.
A. Use some of the points of view that sold you on the idea to explain why you want to study
overseas.
B. But perhaps more importantly, the different circumstances mean you will learn a lot not only
about cultures and people but also about yourself.
C. You could join a study program abroad, where high school and college students live with a
host family in a foreign country.
D. What could give you more confident than that?
E. You will have forgotten any doubts you once had about your decision.
F. And most do not have language requirements.
G. You could end up having a miserable time if you don't!
H. By studying abroad you will have an educational advantage when entering college or
starting a career.

II. Read the passage, then choose the best answer to each of the questions. (16 pts)
Both the number and the percentage of people in the United States involved in nonagricultural
pursuits expanded rapidly during the half century following the Civil War, with some of the most
dramatic increases occurring in the domains of transportation, manufacturing, and trade and
distribution. The development of the railroad and telegraph systems during the middle third of the
nineteenth century led to significant improvements in the speed, volume, and regularity of shipments
and communications. making possible a fundamental transformation in the production and
distribution of goods.
In agriculture, the transformation was marked by the emergence of the grain elevators, the cotton
presses, the warehouses, and the commodity exchanges that seemed to so many of the nation's
farmers the visible sign of a vast conspiracy against them. In manufacturing, the transformation was
marked by the emergence of a "factory system" in which plants became larger, more complex, and
more systematically organized and managed. And in distribution, the transformation was marked by
the emergence of the jobber, the wholesaler, and the mass retailer. These changes radically altered
the nature of work during the half century between 1870 and 1920.
To be sure, there were still small workshops, where skilled craftspeople manufactured products
ranging from newspapers to cabinets to plumbing fixtures. There were the sweetshops in city
tenements, where groups of men and women in household settings manufactured clothing or cigars
on a piecework basis. And there were factories in occupations such as metal work where individual
contractors presided over what were essentially handicraft proprietorships that coexisted within a
single building. But as the number of wage earners in manufacturing rose from 2.7 million in 1880 to
4.5 million in 1990 and to 8.4 million in 1920, the number of huge plants like the Baldwin Locomotive
Works in Philadelphia burgeoned, as did the size of the average plant. (The Baldwin Works had 600
employees in 1855, 3,000 in 1875, and 8,000 in 1990) By 1920, at least in the northeastern United
States where most of the nation's manufacturing wage earners were concentrated, three-quarters of
those worked in factories with more than 100 employees and 30 per cent worked in factories with
more than 1,000 employees.

1. The word domains in line 3 is closest in meaning to

A. fields B. locations C. organizations D. occupations
2. What can be inferred from the passage about the agricultural sector of the economy after the Civil
War?
A. New technological developments had little effect on farmers.
 B. The percentage of the total population working in agriculture declined.
C. Many farms destroyed in the war were rebuilt after the war.
D. Farmers achieved new prosperity because of better rural transportation.
3. The word fundamental in line 6 is closest in meaning to
A. possible B. basic C. gradual D. unique
4. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as part of the "new factory system"?
A. A change in the organization of factories. B. A growth in the complexity of factories.
C. An increase in the size of factories.
D. An increase in the cost of manufacturing industrial products
5. Which of the following statements about manufacturing before 1870 can be inferred from the
passage?
A. Most manufacturing activity was highly organized.
B. Most manufacturing occurred in relatively small plants.
C. The most commonly manufactured goods were cotton presses.
D. Manufacturing and agriculture each made up about half of the nation's economy.
6. The word skilled in line 15 is closest in meaning to
A. hardworking B. expert C. well-paid D. industrial
7. The phrase presided over in line 19 is closest in meaning to
A. managed B. led to C. worked in D. produced
8. The author mentions the Baldwin Locomotive Works because it was
A. a well-known metalwork plant B. the first plant of its kind in Philadelphia
C. typical of the large factories that were becoming more common.
D. typical of factories that consisted of s single building
C. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Choose the word that best fits each gap in the passage. (7.5 pts)
SIBBLING MEMORIES
My brother and I used to fight a great deal as children. We did a lot of things together, not always in
complete (1) .... . In (2) ...., he actually (3) ...... my arm on one occasion. It meant that I missed the
school exams for that year, so I suppose that really he did me a (4) ........ . Tony was year older than
me, so he was always first at doing things that I wanted to do - to (5) ....... in public, for example, at
school. I was full of (6) ..... when, at 14, he got to play solo in a school concert at the City Hall. I had to
(7) ....... 15 years before I could do the same as a professional musician. He definitely blazed a
(8) ........ for me. It was obvious that Tony was always going to be successful in his choice of career.
When he had just left school and had (9) ....... a job as a designer in Glasgow, he was soon in demand
from other companies wanting to (10) .......... him part of their team. For him, music was just something
that you (11) ...... at school. And his (12) ...... were always in the visual arts - that was his main area of
interest and obviously the (13) ...... thing for him. When our mo ther was running an Art Gallery for a
(14) ......., Tony, still in his teens, used to organise all the publicity for her - he was incredibly (15) ..... .
1. A. concert B. union C. harmony D. unity
2. A. essence B. fact C. general D. reality
3. A. ripped B. smashed C. snapped D. broke
4. A. courtesy B. privilege C. favour D. benefit
5. A. perform B. present C. produce D. practise
6. A. anxiety B. envy C. guilt D. contempt
7. A. postpone B. delay C. suspend D. wait
8. A. path B. road C. trail D. way
9. A. taken B. changed C. resigned D. abandoned
10. A. have B. keep C. make D. get
11. A. did B. made C. played D. carried
12. A. feelings B. insights C. senses D. instincts
13. A. precise B. right C. straight D. proper
14. A. turn B. time C. tour D. stage
15. A. practical B. workable C. realistic D. useful

II. Fill each blank a suitable word. (7.5 pts)

THE EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON MIGRATORY BIRDS
 Human-induced climate change has begun to affect our planet and the organisms that live (1) .......
it. Many migratory birds are very sensitive to environmental changes and are already (2) ................
affected by climate change. Increasing temperatures, changing vegetations and (3) .............. weather
conditions lead to significant changes of the birds' essential habitats. (4) .................... are the most
likely reasons for the dramatic decline in some bird populations and changes in migration patterns.
The way in which migratory birds (5) ...................... to these environmental changes differ across
species. Generally speaking, short and middle distance migrating birds can adapt to climate changes
more (6) ...................., whereas long distance migrants (7) ................... at a disadvantage. Their
migration pattern is usually more fixed and they struggle (8) .................. readjusting to changing
temperatures. (9) .................... of this inflexibility they suffer more from the (10) ....................... of
climate change than other birds.
Species that are already in (11) ..................... are especially vulnerable to climate change. In
(12) ........................ words, climate change may give these already very vulnerable species the final
push (13) ................. extinction. It is not only in the interest of migratory birds, but also in our
(14) .......... interest to protect all species (15) ..................... the impact of climate change.
III. Fill the blank with the correct form of the word in capital. (5 pts)
1. The old man is very consented because he has achieved many ........................... . ACCOMPLISH
2. The young people who immigrate to other countries are quite ............................. . ADAPT
3. The tiles would not stick as he was using the wrong ............................. . ADHERE
4. The ............................. has to oversee the running of the company. ADMINISTRATE
5. His ...................... parents love him very much although they are not his natural parents. ADOPT
6. He ........................ all week over the mistake that he had made during the presentation. AGONY
7. She was very ................................ for spilling coffee over my blouse. APOLOGY
8. The kitchen .............................. are displayed on the third floor of the department store. APPLY
9. 'Make sure you complete your ........................... by next Thursday.' Miss Ching reminded her
students. ASSIGN
10. This exam tests the ...................... of the students and their suitability for pursuing a tertiary
education. APT
IV. Finish the second sentence, using 2 - 5 words, including the word given. (5 pts)
1. The ticket was cheaper than I had expected. AS
The ticket ......................................................................... I had expected.
2. The most enjoyable part of the day for Lucy was swimming in the river. WHAT
Swimming in the river ........................................................... most about the day.
3. Taking regular exercise is how my grandmother lived to be 100. HAD
My grandmother lived to be 100 ..................................................... regular exercise.
4. She prefers tennis to hockey. MUCH
She ......................................................... as tennis.
5. He plays chess with such confidence that everyone expects him to win. CONFIDENT
He is ....................................................................................... that everyone expects him to win.
V. Rewrite as directed. (5 pts)
6. A work permit will only be issued on receipt of the correct documents.
--> Not until ....................................................................................................................................
7. His efforts to find a solution to the problem didn't deserve such savage criticism.
--> He shouldn't ...............................................................................................................................
8. She stopped crying and smiled right after her father's promise to take her to the zoo.
--> No sooner ...................................................................................................................................
9. Colin's inability to concentrate on his work dates from his wife's abandonment.
--> Ever since ..................................................................................................................................
10. All the other patients were called to see the dentist before Mr. Johnson.
--> Mr. Johnson ...............................................................................................................................
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TEST 33 - YEAR 9
I. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
A group of us went to Germany two years ago. One afternoon, we (1. be) .......................... to a lake
to swim and we (2. stroll) ...................................... back to the tent through the forest. It (3.
go) ................ quite dark but it (4. not rain) ..................................... . Suddenly there was a flash of
light and this enormous tree just to the right in front of us (5. shake) ............................... and (6.
start) ..................... to fall in our direction. We (7. turn) ............................. and (8.flee) ...................... in
absolute panic. It was a narrow escape. Jenny (9. drop) .................................. her bag. When we went
back (10. find) .............. it, it (11.squash) ................................. flat under the tree trunk. That so easily
(12. be) ............................ us. If we (13. not hurry) ............................, who (14. know) ................. what
(15. happen) .....................!

II. Underline and correct ONE mistake in each line. Tick any line that is already correct.
A CHANCE TO WORK IN TELEVISION
Do you remember how I was unhappy in my job and that I was 1. .......................................
looking for a change? Well, for a great time I have had the idea that I 2. .......................................
would have liked to work in television. I think it is never too late to 3. ......................................
start afresh, and I have a number of skills that will be valuable. I 4. ......................................
know it is hard to start such career when you are in your late 5. ......................................
twenties, but now an incredible opportunity has come up. A 6. ......................................
company in my area is trying to attract people having developed 7. ......................................
office skills, but who have always been interested in working in TV. 8. ......................................
They think of such people will be valuable because they will learn 9. .....................................
management skills and team work skills, things that are hard to pick 10. ..................................
up when you are following a TV career very early on. If my applicant 11. ...................................
is successful, I will initially work as a researcher for a large range of 12. ..................................
TV programs. and this may be the only first stage because I could 13. ..................................
become a producer within a couple of years. Beside, I think it will be 14. ..................................
a very nice environment to work in it. I'll let you know next week if I 15. ...................................
get invited for an interview.

III. Fill each gap with an appropriate phrasal verb chosen from the list in its correct form.
get ahead get at get by get round get up to
give up give away give out give in give off

1. My father always .................................... me about my clothes.

2. If you aren't well-organized, you never ....................................... .
3. The chemicals ................................ toxic fumes, so be extremely careful when using them.
4. She has barely enough money left .................................... .
5. The man ............................... himself ....................... to the police.
6. She unintentionally ...................................... the secret of the surprise party.
7. .................... you ........................ your application form yet?
8. She says she won't help us, but we'll soon ................................ her.
9. Eventually their savings ............................. and they were forced to apply to the state for assistance.
10. What the children ....................................... in the garden.

IV. Find ONE word that fits all three sentences.

1. …………………
a. The disease was quickly diagnosed and he was immediately sent to hospital to be…….. for
pneumonia.
b. ‘All the hostages are being well ….. and are feeling OK,’ said a masked man on video.
c. She took her children to the cinema and later … them to some sweets in the local restaurant.
2. ………………...
a. This standard feature of your word processor enables you to ……. the pages of your documents.
b. There is a good …… of reasons to stop smoking, but obviously it’s you who have to decide.
c. Jerry was searching the Net for a back …. of the magazine that would complete his extensive
collection.
3. …………….
a. It ……….to be seen whether they will bring oil prices down, but I doubt it.
b. I admit Susan’s made a few mistakes dealing with our customers, but she ……. your superior. I trust
her completely.
c. The explorers were delighted when they’d stumbled across the ……of this forgotten city closedly
guarded by the rainforest.
4. ……………
a. She was exceptionally talented and ………. child. Adults marveled at her ability to comprehend even
the most complicated issues.
b. Once she got recognition in his native country, Mike began to think about something more
ambitious and decided to head for the ……lights of Hollywood.
c. With the sales soaring, our company has a ….future. Here’s to our manager!
5. ………….
a. Their sudden …….to fame took all the critics by surprise. They hadn’t expected the band to
dominate the charts.
b. The death toll is going to …….as more bodies are being recovered.
c. One inconsiderate remark at the embassy gave …….to rumours about the president’s poor health.

V. Choose the word that best fits each gap in the passage.
PETER THE GREAT
Peter the great was Russia’s fourth Romannov Tzar and at 6 feet 7 inches, probably the tallest. He
also had an enormous (1) ……for food and drink. Another “great” (2) ………..of his personality was his
(3) …….which was fearsome. But it was his thirst for knowledge combined with his (4) …….of a new
Russia that made him a great leader. In 1697, motivated by his desire to break (5) …….from the
constrictions of old Russian customs, Peter travelled around Europe learning valuable military and
industrial (6) ……….
When he returned to Russia, Peter was (7) ……….to throw off the remnants of the past. He
dramatically (8) ……..the power of the Russian aristocracy and abolished age-old (9) ………. . In order to
(10) ………..his dream of a modernized Russia, he (11) ……….universities, established the country’s first
newspaper and encouraged the development of industry. He also pushed back the empire’s
boundaries by (12) ……….the armed forces. Before his death in 1725, Peter had had a new capital
build and (13) ………it St Petersburg. It was (14) ………on the Western cities he most admired, like Paris
and London, and (15) ……….the capital until the First World War.

1. A. aptitude B. appetite C. taste D. applause

2. A. aspect B. face C. view D. angle
3. A. inclination B. mood C. temper D. disposition
4. A. greed B. ambition C. jealousy D. vision
5. A. up B. in C. free D. over
6. A. profession B. studies C. designs D. skills
7. A. convinced B. determined C. interested D. unwilling
8. A. excluded B. eliminated C. reduced D. shortened
9. A. traditions B. costumes C. means D. heritage
10. A. make B. prepare C. produce D. fulfil
11. A. founded B. began C. made D. found
12. A. inflating B. spreading C. expanding D. growing
13. A. entitled B. named C. labelled D. said
14. A. copied B. designed C. constructed D. modelled
15. A. remained B. kept C. settled D. remained

VI. Fill each gap with a suitable word.

Not (1) …………..all the tea in China (2) ………………….Jamie have admitted to (3) ………………little sister,
Miranda that he was (4) ………………..paralysed with fear. That (5) ……………….of thing would never do.
(6) …………………all, he was a big (7) ………………now, nearly six years old. (8) …. must she on any (9)
………………………suspect they were lost in (10) ……………they had both thought of (11) ……………….a great
forest.
The two of (12) …………………had picnicked in the forest, (13) ………………..to be home before nightfall.
(14) …………………..unfortunately the sun had now (15) ……………… . Just as Jamie was giving (16)
…………………..in despair, he heard his (17) ……………….called. Beside himself with joy, he (18)
…………………into his father’s (19) ………………..arms. Not till then (20) …………..the tears begin to fall.

VII. Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each of the questions.
The end of the nineteenth century and the early years of the twentieth century were
marked by the development of an international Art Nouveau style, characterized by sinuous
lines, floral and vegetable motifs, and soft evanescent coloration. The Art Nouveau style
Line was an eclectic one, bringing together elements of Japanese art, motifs of ancient cultures,
(5) and natural forms. The glass objects of this style were elegant in outline, although often
deliberately distorted, with pale or iridescent surfaces. A favored device of the style was to
imitate the iridescent surface seen on ancient glass that had been buried. Much of the Art
Nouveau glass produced during the years of its greatest popularity had been generically
termed “art glass.” Art glass was intended for decorative purposes and relied for its effect
(10) on carefully chosen color combinations and innovative techniques.
France produced a number of outstanding exponents of the Art Nouveau style; among
the most celebrated was Emile Galle (1846-1904). In the United States, Louis Comfort
Tiffany (1843-1933) was the most noted exponent of this style, producing a great variety of
glass forms and surfaces, which were widely copied in their time and are highly prized
(15) today. Tiffany was a brilliant designer, successfully combining ancient Egyptian, Japanese,
and Persian motifs.
The Art Nouveau style was a major force in the decorative arts from 1895 until 1915,
although its influence continued throughout the mid-1920’s. It was eventually to be
overtaken by a new school of thought known as Functionalism that had been present since
(20) the turn of the century. At first restricted to a small avant-garde group of architects and
designers, Functionalism emerged as the dominant influence upon designers after the First
World War. The basic tenet of the movement-that function should determine form-was
not a new concept. Soon a distinct aesthetic code evolved: from should be simple, surfaces
plain, and any ornament should be based on geometric relationships. This new design
(25) concept, coupled with the sharp postwar reactions to the styles and conventions of the
 preceding decades, created an entirely new public taste which caused Art Nouveau types of
glass to fall out of favor. The new taste demanded dramatic effects of contrast, stark outline
and complex textural surfaces.

1. What does paragraph 1 mainly discuss?

(A) Design elements in the Art Nouveau style
(B) The popularity of the Art Nouveau style
(C) Production techniques for art glass
(D) Color combinations typical of the Art Nouveau style
2. The word “one” in line 4 refers to
(A) century (B) development (C) style (D) coloration
3. Para.1 mentions that Art Nouveau glass was sometimes similar to which aspect of ancient buried
glass
(A) The distortion of the glass (B) The appearance of the glass surface
(C) The shapes of the glass objects (D) The size of the glass objects
4. What is the main purpose of paragraph 2?
(A) To compare different Art Nouveau styles
(B) To give examples of famous Art Nouveau artists
(C) To explain why Art Nouveau glass was so popular in the United States
(D) To show the impact Art Nouveau had on other cultures around the world
5. The word “prized” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) valued (B) universal (C) uncommon (D) preserved
6. The word “overtaken” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) surpassed (B) inclined (C) expressed (D) applied
7. What does the author mean by stating that “function should determine form” (line 22)?
(A) A useful object should not be attractive.
(B) The purpose of an object should influence its form.
(C) The design of an object is considered more significant than its function.
(D) The form of an object should not include decorative elements.
8. It can be inferred from the passage that one reason Functionalism became popular was that it
(A) clearly distinguished between art and design
(B) appealed to people who liked complex painted designs
(C) reflected a common desire to break from the past
(D) was easily interpreted by the general public
9. Paragraph 3 supports which of the following statements about Functionalism?
(A) Its design concept avoided geometric shapes.
(B) It started on a small scale and then spread gradually.
(C) It was a major force in the decorative arts before the First World War.
(D) It was not attractive to architects all designers.
10. According to the passage, an object made in the Art Nouveau style would most likely include
(A) a flowered design (B) bright colors
(C) modern symbols (D) a textured surface
VIII. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word
given.
1. He seemed to me a highly efficient manager. STRUCK

2. I assume that you would ask for a reference. GRANTED

3. At first the new education curriculum made me feel afraid. AWE

4. Shouldn't you smoke fewer cigarettes? CUT

5. You may choose to take early retirement. OPTION

6. I only called the police when I had tried everything else. RESORT

7. Women in this factory work under the same conditions as men. TERMS

8. You can try as hard as you like but you won't succeed. HOWEVER

9. We were relieved to know that the suspected positive Covid-19 case turned out to be negative.
CAME

10. It seemed to me that he was not in favour of what you were saying. IMPRESSION

IX. Put the words into the correct forms

1. The war in this country ended over 40 years ago but in many places people are still suffering from
its ……………………….. AFTER
2. After hard working hours, what Jane enjoys most is walking ……………………along the country road
around her house. AIM
3. Every citizen has their ……………………..rights of body freedom. ANSWER
4. It was a shame that Jeremy’s contribution to this company’s growth has been …………………
RATE
5. This bridge was built with the most advanced facilities so it can ……………………the test of extreme
weather condition. STAND
6. It is …………………….that Vietnam is among the countries having the capability to produce vaccines.
NOTE
7. Our country cannot develop if we do not get rid of ………………….. and …………………….
CORRUPT/ BEUREAU
8. Ben has been spending so much time on his work ………………………that he can’t be with his friends
even just for an hour. COMMIT
9. This is certainly a(n) ……………………….., therefore you can’t turn your car around and drive back.
CARRY
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REVISION TEST 34 – YEAR 9
A. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY.

I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the space in each sentence
1. The small boat drifted helplessly …..the mercy of the wind and waves.
A. in B. with C. to D. at
2. He’ll never be able to come …with his failure to win the tournament.
A. down B. round C. to terms D. up
3. She has been taken to hospital suffering from a ….disc.
A. torn B. slipped C. broken D. sprained
4. From time to time he ….. himself to a weekend in a five-star hotel.
A. craves B. indulges C. benefits D. treats
5. Do you know that old saying ‘a …..stone gathers no moss’?
A. wet B. new C. rolling D. rotating
6. We welcome the new regulations, which become ….on the first of next month.
A. effective B. efficient C. efficacious D. effete
7. In an act of defiance he raise a ….fist at the speaker.
A. clenched B. pressed C. gripped D. clasped
8. He’s on his own now – he’ll have to ….his own canoe.
A. row B. steer C. paddle D. ride
9. The performance was spoilt by the leading actor loosing his train of thought and ….over his words
in the final scene.
A. stammering B. stuttering C. spluttering D. stumbling
10. The eventual choice of house was ….by the time Peter would take to get to the office.
A. related B. consequent C. determined C. dependent

II. Find a word that can fit all three sentences.

1. …………
a. The government has come under …………..from the press for not doing enough to provide people
with affordable housing.
b. I told you she would take to him. In fact, they got on like a house on ………… .
c. Exhausted and soaked, the scouts made a ………….upon reaching the camp.
2. …………..
a. The criminal ………..away with a number of offences in exchange for co-operation with the police.
b. My car …………..stolen when I was holidaying in Poland. Luckily, it was found two days later.
c. It was only when Linda ………..to know them better that she managed to give up her deeply-rooted
prejudices.
3. ……………..
a. Most holidaymakers come to this part of the world to ………..in the scenery and soothing sound of
the jungle.
b. I know it’s David’s fourth whisky, but I can assure you he can keep his …………….. .
c. May I have a soft …………..,, please? I’m driving today.
4. …………….
a. To ensure that you don’t lose your file, I recommend making a back-up …………of you documents.
b. Small children are extremely malleable and quickly ……….behaviour they see on TV.
c. During the exam he couldn’t ……………from other students’ papers as each has a separate table.
5. ……………...
a. A special unit was to be brought in as the man was armed to the ……….. .
b. You must be joking saying you believe Elizabeth. She was lying to us through her ………….. .
c. Decay has set in because she hasn’t taken enough care of her …………. .

III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of a suitable phrasal verb from the list.
Hold back Hold in Hold off Hold out for Hold out on
Go down Go for Go round Go through Go up
1. Those shoes ……………..next to nothing. I’ve never seen such a good sale.
2. He says he knows nothing about the missing documents but I’m sure he …………………..me.
3. Can’t you …………………..those reporters until I’ve finished the rehearsal?
4. She ………………….al her savings since she lost her job.
5. His proposals (not) ………………very well at all; in fact they ere all rejected
6. He is a talented actor but his lack of ambition …………….him ………… .
7. New blocks of flats ……………………everywhere, destroying the character of the town ship.
8. They offered to buy her a BMW but she ……………..a Porsche.
9. Although they tried, they couldn’t ……………….their laughter.
10. I don’t think there’ enough food ……………… . Could you get some more?

IV. Underline and correct ONE mistake in each line. Put a tick if the line is correct.
PENGUIN WEDDING
My friend Tanya has always been made about penguins. It all started when 1.…………………….
she was a child and her father gave to her a book full of photographs and 2. ……………………
fascinating information about the black or white sea-birds. Did you know, for 3. ……………………
example, that penguins live in hot countries as well as they are at the South 4. ……………………
Pole? By the way, Tanya became very fond of penguins and, over the years, 5. ……………………
built up a large collection of books, pictures and fluffy penguin’s toys. Tanya is 6. ……………………
now twenty-four years old and last year, her boyfriend, Dominic, offered her to 7. …………………….
marry him. Tanya wasn’t sure what to do and needed time to think, but she 8. …………………….
didn’t want to turn Dominic away completely. So Tanya said that she will marry 9. …………………….
him, but only if the ceremony took the place in a penguin colony. She thought 10. …………………
this would take long time to organize. But, unknown for Tanya, Dominic had 11. …………………
won a competition and the first prize was two free airline tickets to wherever in 12. …………………
the world. Tanya and Dominic had got married last Spring and all the guests 13. …………………
wore black and white suits; Yes, you’ve guessed it, they got married on a 14. …………………
beach and the guests were all penguins! 15. …………………

B. READING
I. Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each of the questions.
According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may
become recognized as the leader of a social group in the United States. In the family,
traditional cultural patterns confer leadership on one or both of the parents. In other cases,
Line such as friendship groups, one or more persons may gradually emerge as leaders, although
(5) there is no formal process of selection. In larger groups, leaders are usually chosen formally
through election or recruitment.
Although leaders are often thought to be people with unusual personal ability, decades
of research have failed to produce consistent evidence that there is any category of “natural
leaders.” It seems that there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have in common;
(10) rather, virtually any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has qualities that
meet the needs of that particular group.
Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader,
research suggests that there are typically two different leadership roles that are held by different
individuals. Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the completion
(15) of tasks by a social group. Group members look to instrumental leaders to “get things”
done.” Expressive leadership, on the other hand, is leadership that emphasizes the
collective well-being of a social group’s member. Expressive leader are less concerned
with the overall goals of the group than with providing emotional support to group
members and attempting to minimize tension and conflict among them. Group members
(20) expect expressive leaders to maintain stable relationships within the group and provide
support to individual members.
Instrumental leaders are likely to have a rather secondary relationship to other group
members. They give orders and may discipline group members who inhibit attainment of
the group’s goals. Expressive leaders cultivate a more personal or primary relationship to
(25) others in the group. They offer sympathy when someone experiences difficulties or is
subjected to discipline, are quick to lighten a serious moment with humor ,and try to
resolve issues that threaten to divide the group. As the differences in these two roles
suggest, expressive leaders generally receive more personal affection from group members;
instrumental leaders, if they are successful in promoting group goals, may enjoy a mote
distant respect

1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

(A) The problems faced by leaders
(B) How leadership differs in small and large groups
(C) How social groups determine who will lead them
(D) The role of leaders in social groups
2. The passage mentions all of the following ways by which people can become leaders EXCEPT
(A) recruitment (B) formal election process
(C) specific leadership training (D) traditional cultural patterns
3. In mentioning “natural leaders” in lines 8-9, the author is making the point that
(A) few people qualify as “natural leaders”
(B) there is no proof that “natural leaders” exist
(C) “natural leaders’ are easily accepted by the members of a social group
(D) “natural leaders” share a similar set of characteristics
4. Which of the following statements about leadership can be inferred from paragraph 2?
(A) A person who is an effective leader of a particular group may not be an effective leader in
another group.
(B) Few people succeed in sharing a leadership role with another person.
(C) A person can best learn how to be an effective leader by studying research on leadership.
(D) Most people desire to be leaders but can produce little evidence of their qualifications.
5. The passage indicates that instrumental leaders generally focus on
(A) ensuring harmonious relationships (B) sharing responsibility with group members
(C) identifying new leaders (D) achieving a goal
6. The word “collective” in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) necessary (B) typical (C) group (D) particular
7. The word “them” in line 19 refers to
(A) expressive leaders (B) goals of the group
(C) group members (D) tension and conflict
8. A “secondary relationship” mentioned in line 22 between a leader and the members of a group
could best be characterized as
(A) distant (B) enthusiastic (C) unreliable (D) personal
9. The word “resolve” in line 27 is closest in meaning to
(A) avoid repeating (B) talk about
(C) avoid thinking about (D) find a solution for
10. Paragraphs 3 and 4 organize the discussion of leadership primarily in term of
(A) examples that illustrate a problem (B) cause and effect analysis
(C) narration of events (D) comparison and contrast

II. Read the passage then decide whether each of the statements is true (T) or false (F)
THE MILLENNIUM STADIUM, CARDIFF
A new sports stadium opened in Cardiff, capital of Wales, in June 1999. The stadium stands proudly
over the city as there aren’t many other higher buildings. It was build on the site of the world’s famous
Cardiff Arms Park rugby stadium.
The original Cardiff Arms Park was a piece of ground next to the River Taff, given to the city
residents in 1803 by the Marquis of Bute. He idea was that it would be used for leisure
Activities. The first sporting event on the piece of ground was in 1848 when a cricket match was
organized but it wasn’t until 1881 that the first seating area of 300 seats was built. Over the next
hundred years, Cardiff Arms Park became well-known as a location for many important rugby
matches.
 By the 1990s it had become clear that the stadium was no longer big enough. At that time, there was
room for 53,000 people in the Cardiff stadium (including 11,000 standing). This total number would
soon be reduced by a law on safety with stopped people standing in stadiums. A number of different
choices were looked at. One was to expand the size of the stadium, increasing the number of seats by
one-third. Another suggestion was to find another site somewhere in Cardiff to build a new stadium.
But in the end it was decided to knock down the old stadium and build a new one on the same site.
Work began on 27 April 1997. It was the first stadium in Britain to have a moving roof so the whole
stadium can be covered if it rained or the roof can be left open if it is fine. Another successful design
feature is that wherever you sit in the stadium you have an excellent view, even if you are in one of the
corners.
The stadium is just a few minutes’ walk from the Central Station with bus stops nearby so it is in a
perfect location. If you happen to be in Cardiff, you can take a tour of the stadium. Climb to the top and
enjoy the views, run down the players’ tunnel and imagine yourself being cheered by 72,000 people or
visit the changing rooms, training rooms and medical rooms. Tours take place Monday – Saturday
(first tour departs 10am, last tour departs 4pm), but there are no tours on match or event days. Tours
leave from Gate 3 (Westgate Street). You should arrive 10 minutes before departure of the tour and
payment is due upon arrival. For prices of a Millennium Stadium Tour call 029 1082 2228.

1. The stadium is taller than most other buildings in Cardiff. ..................

2. Seats were built before the first sporting event at Cardiff Arms Park. ………….
3. New rules meant fewer people would be able to watch a match in the stadium. …………..
4. The idea of building a new stadium is a different part of the city was considered. ………….
5. It is possible to change the position of the roof depending on the weather. …………..
6. Seats in the middle of the stadium have a better view than those in the corners. …………..
7. The stadium is easy to reach by public transport. …………….
8. After the tour of the stadium, it is possible to visit parts used by the players. ……………..
9. The last tour finishes at 4 on a Sunday. …………..
10. Tours should be booked and paid for by phone in advance. ………………

D. USE OF ENGLISH
I. Choose the word that best fits each gap in the passage.
IS IT TRUE THAT LIGHTNING NEVER STRIKES IN THE SAME PLACE TWICE?
Lightning is much more (1) ………to hit something it has struck before because it (2) ……….to hit
sharp things. So if there is a tall building or something that sticks up on (3) ………of a mountain then
lightning may well strike twice. This is (4) ……….lightning is always trying to find the easiest way down
to earth. In fact, there is (5) ……….that lightning does strike the same place (6) ………..more than
once because the Empire State building in New York got hit 15 times in 15 minutes a few years ago!
Also, plane can get struck by lightning and this happens with a (7) ……….of about once in every 10
years. For example, a friend of mine had been in the USA and was coming (8) ………. The flight was
already late but, when he got on the plane, it was (9) ………..by an hour and a half because of a really
bas storm. Then, after it took (10) ………his plane got hit by lightning. The passengers had just
recovered when it got hit again, so twice in the (11) ……….of about 10 minutes! They do say that
these storms are going to get much more frequent because of the effect of greenhouse (12) ………,
so now there’s even more chance of lightning striking twice!

1. A. likely B. possible C. probable D. expected

2. A. inclines B. leans C. tends D. aims
3. A. crown B. head C. peak D. top
4. A. why B. as C. because D. so
5. A. evidence B. sign C. mark D. exhibition
6. A. over B. greatly C. above D. far
7. A. repetition B. frequency C. routine D. habit
8. A. across B. about C. back D. away
9. A. postpone B. suspended C. held D. delayed
10. A in B. off C. away D. back
11. A. space B. time C. cycle D. duration
 12. A. changes B. gases C. substances D. layers

II. Fill each blank with a suitable word.

David Martin was (1) ………………and bred in a land which prides (2) …………………on
its Celtic culture. Early (3) ……………life he acquired a love for animals, in (4) ………………
for horses, a love which he retained (5) ……………………his dying day. He did not, (6)
………………, wish to become a veterinary surgeon, (7) ………………less a jockey, for he
had (8) …………………his heart on a medical career.
In (9) …………… course, he moved (10) ………………his parents to London and (11)
…………..his mid-teens, sixteen to be (12) ……………………, he began to study medicine.
(13) ……………..the start he applied himself (14) …………………..great diligence to his
studies, (15) …………….that it took no-one by (16) ……………….when he passed his finals
with (17) ………………colours.
Dr. Martin went (18) ……………….to specialize and was already at the (19) ……………..of
the medical tree when he left (20) ………………….for the ministry.

III. Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase.

1. He managed to get to the airport on time.............…………..that the traffic had been unusually
heavy.
2. he uses a voice synthesizer ……….………it would be virtually impossible for him to communicate.
3. We can’t move to our new offices until January, so ……………….being we are working from home.
4. I’d co-operate with the police if i were you, because if you don’t they’ll ………………….. at you.
5. She entered politics in 1989, and …………………………become a minister two years later.
6. She must be out – I ……………………through to her without success.

IV. Finish each sentence so that it means the same as the one printed before it.
1. The government have been reviewing their policy for some time.
The government’s ……………………………………………………………………………….
2. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
They …………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. If anyone succeeds in solving the problem, it will probably him.
He is the most ……………………………………………………………………………………
4. He met Jane, who he later married, when he was at Cambridge.
He met Jane, who was …………………………………………………………………………..
5. His behaviour is beginning to annoy me more and more.
I am beginning to ……………………………………………………………………………….
6. I only heard her husband’s side of the story when I met him in France.
It was only ………………………………………………………………………………….
7. ‘I’m in a bit of a hurry, but I’ll ring you tomorrow,’ he said.
He said he was a …………………………………………………………………………..
8. I find it surprising that she didn’t like the present.
I would ……………………………………………………………………………………
9. Most of the students ignored what the teacher was saying.
Few ………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. She discovered eight new comets in the course of her work.
Her work resulted ………………………………………………………………………….
 vuongbichanh-chuyenguyentraihd
REVISION TEST 35 – YEAR 9
A. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Underline and correct ONE mistake in each line of the passage. Tick the correct line.
(7.5 pts)
Insincerity
The ability to deceive others is thought to some psychologists to 1. …………………
be a characteristic that has genetically selected through human 2. …………………
evolution. Comparisons have been made up with animal 3. …………………
deception, such as camouflage and mimicry. For hundreds of 4. …………………
those generations, it is argued, the ability to make others believe 5. …………………
sincerity remarks and promises have conferred advantages in 6. …………………
struggles to control sources and win mating with partners. The less 7. …………………
cunning have, quite simply, produced fewer offspring, and a 8. …………………
unique talent for creating false impressions has dominated the 9. …………………
human genetic pool. Whatever the merits and shortcoming of this 10. …………………
line of thinking, there are undoubtedly many occasions on 11. ………………..
everyday social encounters when people, for one reason or others, 12. …………………
want to avoid expressing their true feelings. The ability to do this 13. ………………..
differs and success tends to breed success. Those who lie 14. …………………
efficiently will tend to lie more often, perfect their social skills in the 15. ………………
process. Those who fail and deterred from future attempts and get
less practice. With lying, as with everything else, practice makes
perfect.

II. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the space in each sentence. (5 pts)
1. My cousin obviously didn’t … much of an impression on you if you can’t remember meeting
her.
A. create B. do C. make D. build
2. I was kept awake for most of the night by the … of a mosquito in my ear.
A. whine B. moan C. groan D. screech
3. If you would like to wait a moment, sir, I will just … your file on the computer screen.
A. call up B. pull down C. bring in D. pick up
4. He looks very aggressive, so his soft, gentle voice is rather … .
A. disembodied B. disconcerting C. dismissive d. discordant
5. If I were you, I would regard their offer with considerable …, because it seems too good to
be true.
A. suspicion B. doubt C. reservation D. disbelief
6. My sister’s confidence in her ability to play the piano was badly … by her last music
teacher.
A. subsided B. weakened C. undermined D. loosened
7. I was astonished when he turned down the job – I … it would have been ideal for him.
A. have thought B. would have thought C. am thinking D. had been thinking
8. On leaving prison, Vic decided to turn over a new … and to give up his old life of crime.
A. book B. page C. chapter D. leaf
9. Most people buy their house with a loan which they then pay back … 25 years.
A. over B. during C. with D. throughout
10. Now’s a … time to tell me you’re going out this evening – I’ve spent the whole day
preparing supper for you.
A. suitable B. reasonable C. right D. fine
III. Complete each sentence with an appropriate phrasal verb from the list. (5 pts)
 lay aside lay into lay off lay out let in
for
let out let in on let sb off let sb through let
up
1. He ………………..all his savings on that venture which fortunately succeeded.
2. I wish you’d ……………………telling me what to do all the time.
3. We’ll …….you ………..our plan but don’t tell anybody else.
4. Her father ……………….her when she came home two hours late from a party.
5. I ……….myself …………a lot of trouble when I agreed to help her.
6. If the rain ……………….., we’ll be able to play tennis.
7. For the last twenty years, he …………………………..15% of his salary for his old age.
8. The student ………………..a cry of horror when she saw her poor exam results.
9. He …………………….with a warning instead of being given a fine.
10. After studying Brenda’s school reports, the school decided ……………….her ………….
.
IV. Find ONE word that can fit all three sentences. (2,5 pts)
1. ………………..
a. Smuggling drugs in some countries may ………a maximum penalty of death.
b. The law firm thought that Mr Bykowsky could ………..out his threats and sue the
multinational corporation for damages.
c. They are expanding their fleet by adding new planes that can ……….up to 200
passengers.
2. ……………….
a. There was credible intelligence information that the chemical ………..might be targeted by
environmental groups.
b. Their efforts to ……….a bomb on a transatlantic flight were thwarted by the SWAT team.
c. In an attempt to boost the town’s image as the greenest town in the region they intend to
…….200 seedlings in the centre.
3. ………………
a. You really want me to cheat my clients? Come on! We’ve ………..a reputation for being
fair and trustworthy.
b. Josh is said to have ………a small fortune selling second-hand goods and fake jewellery.
c. I was not going to get rid of my car. It still …………..its keep.
4. ………………
a. His ideology was shaped by a bunch of clerics giving speeches in a local ……….of
worship.
b. After the last orders were taken and the pub closed for the night, he took her to his ……..to
finish their fabulous night with a glass of champagne.
c. Don’t ………..too much emphasis on grammar. Vocabulary is more important.
5. ……………………
a. The new system ensuing fair treatment of all the people will come into ……….next year
under the auspices of the United Nations.
b. Headquarters are planning to carry out a major …………to take the insurgents off the
streets.
c. He underwent a major bypass ……….when his heart started to send worrying signals.
C. READING: (15 pts)
I. Read the article then choose the best answer to each of the questions that follow.
WHY YOUR HEALTHY DIET ISN’T
Think you’re eating healthily? Think again!
Once upon a time, eating is simple. You plucked food from trees or hunted it in the wild.
You ate when you were hungry and stopped when you were full. Now, due to improved
efficiency in food production, food comes in boxes and cans, with complicated labels and
misleading names. Not surprisingly, the kinds of people who consider themselves healthy
eaters have multiplied as well. They are vegetarians who abstain from animal protein but eat
few vegetables, and snackers who nibble non-stop to keep their energy up. The many people
become so obsessed with extremes that they no longer appreciate, or enjoy, food for the
good things it provides (including flavour). This can lead to poor nutrition. With the help of
food and nutrition expert Dr Elaine Turner, we look at three people’s diets and offer some
easy, practical suggestions to help them get the most out of their meals.
First up is Diana Collins, 19, a university student who wants to lose weight. ‘It might not be
very scientific,’ she says, ‘but I have this idea that if I don’t want to be fat, I shouldn’t eat fat.’
She’s on a low-fat diet and most of what she eats consists of non-fat food like pasta, cereal
bars and fat-free crisps. Because she never feels full, she’s constantly eating – and
consuming far more calories than she needs. ‘This diet is quite old-fashioned,’ says Dr
Turner. ‘Some fats are beneficial, like nuts and olive oil, and staples like pasta contains lots of
calories. Diana should add more fat and protein early in the day. A good breakfast of
scrambled eggs and mushrooms will mean that she eats less during the rest of the day. She
should also use olive oil as a salad dressing.’
Our second subject is Gos Hussain. Gos is sixteen and has chosen to be a vegetarian
because of his concern for animal rights. However, some people aren’t so much vegetarians
as they are food avoiders. Gos survives on cheese pizza, pasta, and sweets. ‘We’ve got
nothing against a meatless diet, as long as its approached properly, but some vegetarians
simply don’t eat enough vegetables, not to mention fruit and protein,’ Dr Turner says,. She
advises Gos to fill his plate with food in a variety of colours, a quick and simple way to ensure
that your daily requirement of important vitamins and other healthy substances. ‘Gos is still
growing so what he eats is even more important. He should go for toppings like spinach and
peppers rather than cheese alone, and cut down on the amount of cheese generally.’
Finally. There’s the snacker, Lisa Chandler. Lisa is eighteen and works as a secretary. She
likes to think that she has a healthy diet and always has quite small meals. ‘I’m lucky in that I
never seem to put any weight on no matter what I eat, but I want to look after my body
because I Know that it’s the only one I’ve got.’ Dr Turner agrees that long-term health is
important, but what some people don’t realize is that they pick all day nominally healthy food
like raisins or reduced-fat biscuits and end up eating twice as much as they should. Lisa might
be slim now, but all those mini-meals will eventually add pounds without boosting energy
levels. ‘The philosophy behind snacking is that you eat several small meals instead of three
big ones, Turner says, ‘but it doesn’t mean that you can just eat throughout the day. Lisa
needs to avoid having snacks by her computer where she’ll be tempted to use them to
release boredom or stress. Stash your goods in the cupboard or refrigerator where they
belong and remember that yoghurt with berries or apple wedges with peanut butter make
good snacks. They are really nothing better than a sensible, well-balance diet that gives your
body exactly what it needs.’
1. The writer says that food today ….
A. is produced using artificial methods B. is worse quality than in the past
C. is less filling than it should be D. comes in confusing packings
2. What does This in line 7 refers to?
A. eating food that is full of flavour but unhealthy
B. taking an extreme view of what a healthy diet is
C. lack of knowledge about eating D. constantly changing the diet you are on
3. The problem with Diana’s diet is that she….
A. doesn’t get the energy she needs B. forgets to eat in the morning
C. needs to eat the right kind of fat D. is bored by what she eats
4. According to Dr Turner, vegetarians…
A. should eat less fruit than they do B. often lack protein in their diet
B. need to have meat in their diet D. get no nutrition from what they eat
5. What does Dr Turner suggest Gos do?
A. eat a broader range of food B. try to avoid eating pizza
C. eat larger portions of food D. stop eating cheese
6. Dr Turner believes that Lisa’s diet will lead to her …..
A. gaining weight B. having more energy
C. developing health problems D. spending more money on food
7. Dr Turner says that Lisa shouldn’t …..
A. spend too much time at her computer B. feel under pressure to eat healthily
C. keep food near where she works D. wait so long between meals

D. USE OF ENGLISH
I. Choose the best word to complete each gap in the passage.
STARTING A BUSINESS
Running your own business can provide high job satisfaction – the satisfaction of being in (1)
….. of your own life and making your own (2) ……..about how things should be done.
If you are ambitious, you may want to achieve (3) ………on a large scale and eventually to
become rich. Or it may be (4) …….for you simply to enjoy work more to achieve a modest
increase (5) …… living standard at the same time.
It’s important to take into (6) ……the less desirable aspect of the job as (7) …… . For
instance, if problems (8) ………, it will be up to you to sort them (9) …… . You’ll probably
have to work harder and longer hours especially in the (10) …..stages. You’ll probably see
less of your family and friends too. And, of course, you won’t enjoy the security of a (11)
………pay packet.
If you see all this as a challenge (12) ……than a disadvantage, you have at (13) ……one of
the qualities needed for success. Other qualities (14) …..the ability to work on one’s own, a
refusal to (15) ……..up, and a willingness to take on responsibility.

1. A. charge B. duty C. head D. position

2. A. alterations B. decision C. ideas D. proposals
3. A. courage B. power C. security D. success
4. A. enough B. many C. too D. lot
5. A. at B. on C. in D. for
6. A. account B. mind C. thought D. contemplation
7. A. much B. also C. well D. too
8. A. rise B. arise C. raise D. happen
9. A. up B. in C. through D. out
10. A. initiation B. starting C. early D. beginning
11. A. permanent B. square C. usual D. regular
12. A. otherwise B. instead C. rather D. other
13. A. last B. most C. once D. least
14. A. compose B. include C. consist D. contain
15. A. give B. work C. turn D. draw

II. Fill each blank with a suitable word.

A very curious case has been (1) ………………..recently of two children in India who had
been reared (2) …………..wolves. When they were discovered they (3) ……………..on all
fours and their skins were covered with thick hair. They were unable to understand or (4)
………………..any language, but growled when approached and snarled if (5)
………………..tried to touch them.
The children, who were girls of (6) ……………three and six years old, were captured and
taken to the home of an Indian (7) ………………..who wished to study their extraordinary
development. Because they were completely (8) ……………..and wolf-like in their behavior
they had to be kept in a cage and (9) ……………on raw meat, which they crunched bones
and (10) …………… . They seemed to have (11) ………………affinity with any human (12)
…………….., but greeted, and were greeted by, dogs with apparent pleasure, and would (13)
……………their food with them.
Gradually, in captivity, the children lost their (14) ………………body hair, and within four years
had begun to understand some of the things said to them, although they were unable to reply
(15) ………. in grunts: they seemed, though, to have some system of communication between
(16) ……….… . The elder girl, by the age of ten, had a more human appearance and had
begun to stand (17) …………… .
But, though a certain amount of progress had been made in (18) …………..these children,
some scientists (19) ………………if they would not have been happier left with the wolf pack,
for they show few (20) ……………..of mixing with other humans and still preferred the
company of animals.

III. Use the word given to form ONE word that fits in each space in the text.(20 pts)
APPLICATION DETAILS
A full job description will be sent to all those selected for interview, but before sending in
your application for this post, please note that the Overseas Marketing Officer has (1.
responsible) ................................. for:
* (2. recruit) .............................. and enrolment of overseas students.
* Confirming students' (3. suit) ..................................... for courses. This includes checking
educational qualifications.
* marketing (4. special) ........................courses in technical and (5.
commerce) ................................
training
* giving presentations to staff and (6. represent) ................................ of overseas
organisations.
* providing advice and assistance that will (7. able) ............................ students to complete
visa and
immigration (8. proceed) ............................... (9. satisfy) ................................... .
* Preparing leaflets, brochures and other informational material (10.
distribute) ............................... in
overseas markets.

IV. Complete the second sentence with three or eight words so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 pts)
1. We sometimes argue, but I get on well with him most of the time. USUALLY
Despite …………………………………………………………..get on well with him.
2. My friends are the most important thing in my life. MEAN
My friends ………………………………………………………….else.
3. I only just managed to win the race. CLOSE
I won the race, …………………………………………………….thing.
4. There’s been a great improvement in Hannah’s relationship with her sister. LEAPS
Hannah’s relationship with her sister ……………………………………………bounds.
5. No-one could deny that he had won all the international competitions. UNDISPUTED
He was ……………………………………………………world.
6. The music was so loud that she couldn’t understand what she was saying. MAKE
She couldn’t …………………………………………………………the loud music.
7. The opinion of parents often has less effect on children as they grow older. PARENTAL
As children grow older, ……………………………………………….to decline.
8. Could you help me tackle this problem? DEAL
I’d be grateful ……………………………………………………..this problem.
9. I regret that my education has left me so ill-equipped for real life. PREPARED
If ……………………………………………………………………for real life.
10. She never passed any exams, as far as I know. KNOWLEDGE
To …………………………………………………………………….no paper qualifications.