THE FIRST TERM TEST

PART I: PHONETICS
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others’. Circle A, B,
C or D.
1. A. book B. took C. goose D. good
2. A. worm B. worse C. work D. more
3. A. chaperon B. charity C. challenge D. Charlie
4. A. without B. sixth C. month D. think
5. A. coughed B. laughed C. weighed D. matched
II. Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. Circle A, B, C or D.
1. A. private B. provide C. arrange D. advise
2. A. resurface B. knowledge C. technical D. export
3. A. medical B. entertainment C. atmosphere D. suburb
4. A. recipe B. cinema C. similar D. expertise
5. A. indicate B. forefinger C. procedure D. enemy
PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Supply the correct tense/ form of the verb in brackets.
1. Teresa (type) ____________ all day and still (not finish) ______________________ the report.
2. For the past few days I (work) ________ in Jack's office, as my own office (redecorate) ________.
3. I was terribly disappointed (discover) ______ that he (lie) _________ to me.
4. The girl got a lot of trouble. She (not tell) ______________________ a lie.
5. I appreciate (tell) ______________________ the news.
6. He really didn't expect (introduce) ______________________ to the president.
7. I don't know why you always (talk) ______________________ in class, boys.
II. Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of the words in brackets.
1. Remind me of my appointment. I am ______________________. (FORGET)
2. Recently health foods have increased in ______________________. (POPULAR)
3. Unless something is done about unemployment, the ___________ for the future is not good. (LOOK)
4. He had been ______________________ delayed at the office and was now in a hurry to keep his
appointment with the dentist. (EXPECT)
5. The old lady hid all her ______________________ under the floor. (SAVE)
6. Alison's ______________________ made it hard for her to speak in public. (SHY)
7. He had the _____________________ habit of borrowing books and then forgetting to return them.
(ANNOY)
8. All ______________________ must be received before July 20th 2007. (APPLY)
9. I ______________________ met an old friend last week. (EXPECT)
10. You look rather ______________________. Are you worried about something? (OCCUPY)
11. It is much more ______________________ to buy large size packets. (ECONOMY)
12. Earth Hour is a ______________________ event organized to raise people's awareness. (WORLD)
III. Fill in each numbered space with one suitable preposition.
1. They say that there is an exception ______________________ every rule.
2. It was very good ______________________ Sue to drive us to the airport.
3. Don't worry, the whole situation is ______________________ control.
4. I'm afraid you are not eligible ______________________ a pension until you are 65.
5. There were no ripe apples ______________________ reach, so I moved the ladder.
6. Breaking his leg a second time put Peter's football career ______________________ jeopardy.
7. What do you get if you divide 22 ______________________ 7? A complicated number.
8. You can rely on her. She won't let you ______________________.
9. Don't eat that sausage. I think it's gone ______________________.
10. It's safe to hide here. We won't give you ______________________.
PART III: READING
I. Read the following passage and choose the best option to complete the blank or answer the question.
Most human diets contain between 10 and 15 percent of their total calories as protein. The rest of the
dietary energy comes from carbohydrates, fats, and in some people, alcohol. The proportion of calories from
fats varies from 10 percent in poor communities to 40 percent or more in rich communities.
In addition to providing energy, fats have several other functions in the body. The fat-soluble
vitamins, A, D, E, and K, are dissolved in fats, as their name implies. Good sources of these vitamins have
high oil or fat content, and the vitamins are stored in the body's fatty tissues. In the diet, fats cause food to
remain longer in the stomach, thus increasing the feeling of fullness for some time after a meal is eaten. Fats
add variety, taste, and texture to foods, which accounts for the popularity of fried foods. Fatty deposits in the
body have an insulating and protective value. The curves of the human female body are due mostly to
strategically located fat deposits.
Whether a certain amount of fat in the diet is essential to human health is not definitely known.
When rats are fed a fat-free diet, their growth eventually ceases, their skin becomes inflamed and scaly, and
their reproductive systems are damaged. Two fatty acids, linoleic and arachidonic acids, prevent these
abnormalities and hence are called essential fatty acids. They also are required by a number of other
animals, but their roles in human beings are debatable. Most nutritionists consider linoleic fatty acid an
essential nutrient for humans.
1. This passage probably appeared in which of the following?
A. diet book B. A book on basic nutrition C. A cookbook D. A popular women's magazine
2. We can infer from the passage that all of the following statements about fats are true EXCEPT ____.
A. fats provide energy for the body B. economics influences the distribution of calorie intake
C. poor people eat more fatty foods D. alcohol is not a common source of dietary energy
3. The word "functions" in bold is closest in meaning to ____.
A. forms B. needs C. jobs D. sources
4. The phrase "stored in" in bold is closest in meaning to ____.
A. manufactured in B. attached to C. measured by D. accumulated in
5. The author states that fats serve all of the following body functions EXCEPT to ____.
A. promote a feeling of fullness B. insulate and protect the body
C. provide energy D. control weight gain
6. The word "essential to" in bold is closest in meaning to ____.
A. required for B. desired for C. detrimental to D. beneficial to
7. According to the author of the passage, which of the following is true for rats when they are fed a fat free
diet?
A. They stop growing B. They have more babies
C. They lose body hair D. They require less care
8. Linoleic fatty acid is mentioned in the passage as ____.
A. an essential nutrient for humans B. more useful than arachidonic acid
C. preventing weight gain in rats D. a nutrient found in most foods
9. The phrase "these abnormalities” refers to ____.
A. a condition caused by fried foods B. strategically located fat deposits
C. curves on the human female body
D. cessation of growth, bad skin, and damaged reproductive systems
10. That humans should all have some fat our diet is, according to the author, ____.
A. a commonly held view B. not yet a proven fact
C. only true for women D. proven to be true by experiments in rats
II. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space.
FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH
Police are hunting for a hit-and-run driver who knocked a teenage cyclist off her bike in East Street.
Sarah Tucker, 17, had a lucky escape on Friday, 13th May, when she was sent reeling by a black Volvo on
her way home from work.
She bruised her thigh and shoulder and her bicycle was (1) ____. The driver stopped for a moment
but then drove off without (2) ____ a name or address and before Sarah could get his number. “I tried to get
out of his way, but I couldn't,” she said. Everyone at work kept going on about it being Friday 13th. I'm not
a bit (3) ____ and wouldn't change any of my plans just because Friday 13th is supposed to be unlucky, I
don't usually take any (4) ____ of that sort of thing but I will now. I think I'll stay in bed."
The accident (5) ____ at the junction with Westwood Road at about 6.30pm as Sarah was making her
(6) ____ home to the Harley Estate.
The Volvo pulled out of Westwood onto Henley Road in front of the teenager's bicycle. "He could at
(7) ____ have helped her up. I don't see why he should get away with it," said her father, Derek, "Sarah was
lucky. I don't know why the driver didn't see her. He can't have been (8) ____ attention. It is unfortunate that
nobody took down the number." Though still too (9) ____ to ride a bike, Sarah was able to go back to (10)
____ in Marlow on Monday.
1. A. damaged B. harmed C. devastated D. crashed
2. A. noting B. presenting C. leaving D. suggesting
3. A. irrational B. superstitious C. unreasonable D. prejudices
4. A. notice B. consideration C. note D. care
5. A. came about B. turned up C. finished up D. took place
6. A. route B. way C. course D. path
7. A. once B. most C. least D. best
8. A. giving B. paying C. attracting D. providing
9. A. discouraged B. confused C. overcome D. shaken
10. A. work B. job C. post D. employment
PART IV: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before
it.
1. The house was so badly damaged in the fire that it couldn't be repaired.
The house was too
2. You won't reach the station in less than twenty minutes.
It will take
3. The collision didn't damage my car much.
Not a great
4. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
The very
5. I took my car to the garage last Saturday and they resprayed it.
I had
6. Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.
Despite his
7. What a surprise to see you here!
Fancy
8. It was only when I left home that I realised how much my father meant to me.
Not until
9. The house collapsed because of faulty building work.
It was
10. The boys clearly intended to make trouble when they entered the hotel.
The boys were
II. Write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence. Use the word given in brackets and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of the
given word.
1. Dickens' last novel was unfinished when he died. (WITHOUT)
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2. John was shocked to hear that he had failed his driving test. (CAME)
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3. He is likely to come. (PROBABILITY)
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4. Mathew didn't listen to what his doctor told him. (NOTICE)
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5. I don't feel like going to the party. (MOOD)
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6. The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong. (PICKING)
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7. He talked about nothing except the weather. (SOLE)
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8. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club. (REGRETS)
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9. He is different from his brother in almost all aspects. (BEARS)
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10. The passengers don't realise how lucky they have been. (LITTLE)

IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase in the sentence that needs correcting.
1. Jessica reminded Robin joiningin the contest the next morning.
2. The local person prevented us going to the mountain in that season because it was very dangerous.
3. John apologizedto his mother about breaking her favorite vase the morning before.
4. Having toldabout the dangers of chemical fertilizers, the farmers turned to bio-fertilizers.
5. PhongNha - Ke Bang is the oldest and largest tropical limestone region be formedabout 400 million years ago.
6. John 'd betternot speak to me like this again, would he?
7. Everyone believesthe students will not be punished, will they?
8. They were criticized for acted irresponsiblytowards the environment.
9. Because having informed about the bad effects of chemical fertilizers, the farmers started using them sparingly on
their farms.
10. The police suspected her chidrenofhave cut down the oldest tree in the park.
11. She has learntFrench words for hours, but she still doesn't remember all of them.
12. I have studied French since two years but I still can't have a sensible conversation.
13. Thanks totechnology advanced, the pollution problems can be solved successfully.
14. The scientistsare researching the causes of cancer are making progress.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions.
1. This kind of fruit helps to boost the immune system.
A. decrease B. reduce C. increase D. maintain
2. I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. detest B. respect C. discourage D. dislike
3. Here are some principles for people to stick to if they want to stay healthy.
A. rules B. principals C. laws D. duties
4. We should consume healthy food and exercise regularly.
A. store B. purchase C. buy D. eat
5. Global warming effects on people and nature are catastrophic.
A. destructive B. constructive C. evaluative D. creative
6. Coal burning releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
A. discourages B. reduces C. relaxes D. discharges
7. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. physical B. severe C. beneficial D. damaging
8. In order to stay healthy, make sure you have a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals.
A. take-off B. take-away C. consumption D. digestion
9. Too much fast food consumption can increase the risk of obesity and heart disease.
A. being underweight B. being overweight C. malnutrition D. fitness
10. If we have solar panels on our roofs, we'll be able to generate our own electricity.
A. afford B. produce C. manufacture D. light
12. Pollution will increase to catastrophiclevels unless we develop cleaner power sources.
A. low B. disastrous C. advanced D. elementary
13. Many city dwellers, especially those in developing countries, still live in poverty.
A. people B. migrants C. immigrants D. residents
14.Since research studies have shown a relationship between cancer and cigarette smoking, many people have cut
down on the number of cigarettes.
A. ceased smoking B. become frightened
C. decreased D. gotten sick
15. They believe that life will be far better than it is today, so they tend to look on the bright side in any
circumstance.
A. be confident B. be smart C. be optimistic D. be pessimistic
16. This product is hazardous to the eyes and should be kept out of reach of children.
A. dangerous B. useful C. safe D. interesting
17. You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.
A. criticize yourself B. wear a backpack C. praise yourself D. check up your back
18. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an
insoluble problem in the first 30 years of this century.
A. hard B. challenging C. unsolvable D. unbearable
19.His career advancement was slow and he did not gain any promotion until he was 40, when he won the
position of the company’s ChiefExecutive.
A.progress B.elevation C.decrease D.rise