ENGLISH PRACTICE 10

PART A. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different
1. A. different B. tradition C. opera D. capital
2. A. individual B. unemployment C. difficult D. Population
3. A. apply B. appear C. visit D. attend
4. A. kindergarten B. conventional C. contaminate D. curriculum
5. A. corporate B. different C. engineer D. difficult
6. A. adorable B. ability C. entertainment D. impossible
7. A. company B. customer C. atmosphere D. employment
8. A. university B. institution C. preferential D. indicative
9. A. environment B. difficulty C. inhabitant D. community
10. A. impossible B. entertainment C. adorable D. ability

PART B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your
answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. The audience couldn’t listen to the lengthy and pointless speech _________.
A. far any more B. any longer C. any more far D. any lengthier
2. He missed two most important lectures. He _________very ill.
A. had to be B. must be C. was to be D. must have been
3. Allan: “Do you mind if I use your dictionary?” Nick: “_______.”
A. I’m afraid not B. Without doubt C. No, feel free D. Straight ahead
4. Oh, I’m always forgetting _______ these medicines. Is that before or after meal, Ron?
A. when to take B. what I will take with
C. on which I should take D. when I take
5. We rang the doorbell again _______ they hadn’t heard it the first time.
A. because B. although C. for fear of D. in case
6. How boring the lecture was! I _______ just in the first half of it.
A. dropped off B. fell out C. called off D. came out
7. Will it make any _______ to them if we deliver their equipment tomorrow?
A. displeasure B. alteration C. difference D. conflict
8. What time are you _______ duty? Let’s have a coffee after that.
A. over B. on C. off D. out of
9. Don’t give up your harboring dream. _______ working harder and harder.
A. Try out B. Keep on C. Speed up D. Go off
10. It’s been a good year. I’ve written two books and a couple of articles, and _______ are now in
print.
A. both of which B. both of them C. all of which D. all of them

II. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer
sheet.
With the development of fast motorway systems in many countries, once remote parts of the
countryside are (1. INCREASE) __________ becoming (2. ACCESS) ____________to people
who live in towns and cities. In many parts of the world, rising (3. PERSON)
____________incomes have resulted in mass (4. OWN) ____________ of motor cars at a time
when people have more leisure time to fill.
This means that there is a lot of (5. PRESS) ___________ on the countryside to accept a growing
number of visitors. In Britain, for example, the (6. NATION)____________ parks are used by
more than one hundred million people annually.
In (7. ADD) __________, similar numbers visit areas that do not enjoy the same level of (8.
PROTECT) ____________. Some people regard this invasion of the countryside as (9. DESIRE)
____________and they have begun campaigning to try and save some aspects of (10.
TRADITION)____________ rural culture.

III. In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word. It is either incorrect grammatically,
or does not fit the sense of the text. Write the unnecessary word in the space beside the text.
Tick (√) each correct line. There are two examples at the beginning. Transfer your answers to
your answer sheet.
I am really keen on going to the cinema, so I’ve got lots of favourite 0 …√………
films. But the best one as I’ve seen lately is called “Pressure”. In some 00 …as………
ways, I suppose that you could regard it as a detective film but it’s 1 …………
different from most films of that kind because the characters are they 2 …….………
such unusual people. The detective in it, for example, is a computer 3 ….………
expert who solves crimes on her computer using information given to her 4 ……………
by her assistants, who go out and interview to people. The case in the 5 ……..………
film concerns about the wife of a millionaire, who has gone missing. 6 …….…….
Sometimes the plot gets a bit complicated but it isn’t too hard to keep up 7 …….….…
with it. There are a lot of strange characters in it, such as a man who 8……….……
always wears two hats on, and some of the scenes really made me laugh. 9. ……….
Also, there is a big surprise at the end but I won’t say what that is in the ……..
case you go to see it. It’s very well acted and I also like the music in it. 10. …………….
But what do I really like most about the film is that it’s so original- I’ve
certainly seen another film quite like that.
PART C. READING
I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your
answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Have you ever thought about the names of the months? Why are “January” and “February”
not called “Primo” or “Secondo”? Is it because the original names were created in ancient times?
Or is it because the originators preferred odd words?
Take February, for example. Say it aloud a few minutes and you start to wonder. Most
people don’t know who developed these names. However, a little research reveals that the names
of the months came mostly from a combination of the names of Roman gods and goddesses,
important festivals, and the original numbers of the months.
Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII change the calendar to make it more exact. Caesar
developed a new calendar of 364 and a quarter days, the time it takes the earth to orbit the sun
from one spring season to the next. The Pope’s astronomers refined the calendar regarding leap
years; they determined that there should be no leap year in years ending in 00- unless they were
divisible by 400; the years 1700, 1800, 1900 and 2100 would not be considered leap years, while
the years 1600 and 2000 would be. This new Gregorian calendar was so accurate that today,
scientists need only add leap seconds every few years to the clock in order to keep the calendar
matching the Earth’s cycles.
1. What is the topic of the passage?
A. how the modern calendar was named and developed
B. how the months were named
C. how the leap year system was developed
 D. how accurate the modern day is calendar
2. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the author think the names of the months are
__________.
A. odd B. difficult to pronounce C. inappropriate D. none of the answers
3. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______________.
A. calendars B. days C. astronomers D. years
4. The word “accurate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. interestingB. informative C. correct D. simple
5. Which of the following will be a leap year?
A. 2300 B. 2400 C. 2200 D. 2500
6. Which of the following is true of the Gregorian calendar?
A. It needs major improvements.
B. It was so well designed, it needs little adjusting today.
C. It copied the Roman calendar’s formula of leap years.
D. none of the answers
7. Why is Caesar important in calendar making?
A. He changed the length of the year
B. He extended summer.
C. He has a month named for him
D. He altered the number of days in the year.
8. In what order is the information in the passage presented?
A. Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian calendar, the modern calendar
B. Roman Gods, important festivals, original numbers of months
C. names of months, Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian Calendar
D. none of the answers
9. The word “refined” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. studied B. invented C. observed D. improved
10. Why is the number of 364 and a quarter important?
A. It is the length of time from the beginning of spring to the end of winter.
B. It is the length of a planetary year.
C. It is the most accurate number for calendars.
D. It was a number randomly chosen by Caesar for his calendar.

II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in
each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
The legend of the root
Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the “elixir of life”, its
widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this
remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) ____ an active ingredient in oriental medical literature
for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (2) ____ widely recognized and
praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold.
(3) ____ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of
the ____ (4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (5) ____ the word
panacea, coming from the Greek for “all healing”. There is growing interest by western scientists
in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (6) ____ beneficial
effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug.
Today, ginseng is (7) ____ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming
widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of
modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (8) ____ as arthritis,
diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (9) ____ ginseng works still
remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10)
____ than just a legend.

III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your
answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Environmental Concerns
Earth is the only place we know of on the universe that can support human life. (1)
________ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (2)
_______ on consuming two- thirds of the world’s resources while half of the world’s population
do so (3) ________ to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (4) _______resource we have by
which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (5) ___________built on or
washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to
recover (6) ______. We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the
consequences. As a result the planet’s ability to support people is being (7) _______ at the very
time when rising human numbers and consumption are (8) _______ increasingly heavy demands
on it. The Earth’s natural resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy,
medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (9) _______ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If
we are sensible in how we use the resources they will (10) _______ indefinitely. But if we use
them wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer.
1. A. Although B. Still C. Yet D. Despite
2. A. continues B. repeats C. carries D. follows
3. A. already B. just C. for D. entirely
4. A. alone B. individual C. lone D. only
5. A. sooner B. neither C. either D. rather
6. A. quite B. greatly C. utterly D. completely
7. A. stopped B. narrowed C. reduced D. cut
8. A. doing B. having C. taking D. making
9. A. hold B. maintain C. stay D. keep
10. A. last B. stand C. go D. remain

PART D: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write
your answers on your answer sheet.
1. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto a unique language.
Unlike_________________________________________________.
2. Mr. Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn’t invest into any computer companies.
Had_________________________________________________.
3. The Board of Directors discussed the business in length, but came to no decision.
The Board of Directors had ________________________________.
4. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing.
On_________________________________________________.
5. Barbara runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children.
Not only_________________________________________________.

II. Write a passage of about 200 words to show your opinion on the following statement:
“Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they
are a complete waste of time”
 ENGLISH PRACTICE 11
I. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A.shower B.allow C.shout D.arrow
2. A.increase B.creation C.mean D.cheat
3. A.danger B.exchange C.blame D.anger
4. A.these B.theory C.worth D.threaten
5. A. chamber B. ancient C. danger D. ancestor
6. A. smoothly B. southern C. breath D. airworthy
7. A dozen B glove C love D stove
8. A kites B catches C oranges D buzzes
9. A wood B good C food D childhood
10. A whistled B laughed C lodged D received

II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
16. A. community B. developing C. conditioner D. interested
17. A. continue B. importance C. different D. directed
18. A. medicines B. opposite C. pollution D. capable
19. A. preservation B. inspiration C. disposable D. popularity
20. A. exhausted B. atmosphere C. suspect D. computer
II. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence.
21. Hoa: “Are you going to buy a new computer or just continue using the old one?”
Mary: “_________”
A. Yes, I am. B. Yes, I’d like one. Thank you.
C. That’s impossible. I can’t afford a new one.D. Neither. I’m going to lease one.
22. Mr. Black: “What a lovely house you have!”
Mr John: “_________”
A. No problem B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. I think so.
23. You have never been to Italy, ________?
A. have you B. haven’t you C. did you D. had you
24. You can’t tell what someone is like just from their ________.
A. character B. looking C. appearance D. personality
25. “How is it going?” - “________”
A. By bike B. Not much C. It sounds better D. Mustn’t
grumble
26. ________ a dentist, Mike is very concerned about having healthy teeth.
A. Because B. He is C. As D. That he is
27. ________, you need to achieve a score of 60% or more.
A. To pass this test B. For being passed this test
C. In order pass this test D. So that to pass this test
28. As a famous person ________ many children admire, it is important for her to act responsibly.
A. whose B. whom C. which D. when
29. The brochure says that the hotel has a great ________ of the sea.
A. appearance B. look C. sight D. view
30. Our new coach is popular ________ the whole team.
A. with B. to C. by D. for
31. As soon as you ________ that, I’d like you to go to bed.
A. have done B. did C. will do D. will have done
32. Margaret was slow at school, but she went on ________ Prime Minister.
 A. being B. to be C. having been D. to have been
33. In 1870, ________, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company.
A. in spite of oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil prices
C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating
34. They’re staying in rented accommodation for the time ________.
A. going B. making C. doing D. being
35. “I have an idea. Let’s go for a swim on Sunday afternoon”. - “________”
A. OK, what time? B. You’re kidding C. I know D. I’m sure
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
36. We found it ____________ (thrill) to your wonderful news. THRILLING
37. He left the room without any ____________ (explain). EXPLANATION
38. He didn’t feel happy because he worked ____________ (success). UNSUCCESSFULLY
39. Many people expressed ____________ (disagree) with the whole idea. DISAGREEMENT
40. There was a ____________ (wide) dissatisfaction with the government’s policies.
WIDESPREAD
41. Her health has ____________ (bad) considerably since we last saw her. WORSENED
42. A lot of plants and animals could be used as medicines against cancer, AIDS, heart diseases
and other ____________ (sick). SICKNESSES
43. He was ____________ (information) of the consequences in advance. INFORMED
44. I was kept ____________ (wake) last night by the noise from a party in the flat above.
AWAKE
45. This road is so bad that it needs ____________ (surface). RESURFACING
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.
46. Last week unless my mother had had enough money, she would have bought that toy for me.
47. It often takes me about fifteen minutes to go to work from here by foot.
48. Those people say that it is such polluted air that they can’t breath, don’t they?
49. It is noisy enough in this room, so I would rather you stop shouting like that.
50. Dr. Roberts, the first woman to be elected president of the university, is intelligent, capable
and awareness of the problem to be solved.
V. Fill in the gaps
Choosing clothes can be difficult. Some people (51)________ to be fashionable, but they
don’t want to look exactly like everybody else. Not all clothes are suitable for work or school,
perhaps because they are not formal enough, or simply not comfortable. It is easy to buy the
(52)_________ size, and find that your trousers are too tight, especially if you are a little bit
overweight. Very (53)________ clothes make you feel slim, but when they have shrunk in the
washing machine, then you have the same (54)________! If you buy light cotton clothes, then
they might not be warm enough for winter. If your shoes are not tight, and if you aren’t dressed
for the cold, you might look good, but feel (55)________!
II. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space.
(10 points)
Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As
(56)________as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all.
The number of public school libraries increased dramatically (57)_______ the federal government
passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, ( 58)_______ provided funds for
school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries. (59)
________, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not
increased sufficiently to meet the rising (60)______ of new library technologies such as computer
databases and Internet access.
 Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school
districts (61) _______ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public
school expenses. Therefore, the libraries of the public schools tend to reflect the (62) ______
capabilities of the communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have
fully staffed libraries (63) _______ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and
instructional support. In (64) ______, school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in
ordinary classrooms or in small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by
volunteers, who organize and (65) ______ books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or
damaged.
56. A. freshly B. recently C. frequently D. newly
57. A. though B. with C. during D. when
58. A. that B. who C. which D. this
59. A. Nevertheless B. Therefore C. Consequently D. Otherwise
60. A. fine B. fee C. cost D. sum
61. A. go B. come C. rely D. stay
62. A. educational B. economical C. political D. financial
63. A. for B. with C. on D. by
64. A. country B. converse C. contrast D. conflict
65. A. attain B. obtain C. contain D. maintain

III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D(10 points).
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season.
Drying, smoking and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh
meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810,
a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning.
And in the 1850’s an American named Gail Borden developed a means of condensing and
preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860’s, but
supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors had
fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all
kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.
Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily
diets. Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to
raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship
perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s, northern
city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously
available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased use of
iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. As easy means of producing ice commercially had
been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice
plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and
remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods
that were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless,
many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy
products to achieve more varied fare.
66. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Causes of food spoilage
B. Commercial production of ice
C. Population movements in the nineteenth century
D. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet
67. The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to
A. a particular time of year B. a kind of weather
C. an official schedule D. a method of flavoring
68. During the 1860’s, canned food products were
A. unavailable in rural areas B. available in limited quantities
C. shipped in refrigerator cars D. a staple part of the American diet.
69. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use
A. before 1860 B. before 1890 C. after 1900 D. after 1920
70. The word” them” in line 13 refers to
A. refrigerator cars B.growers C. perishables D. distances.
71. The word” fixture” in line 18 is closest in meaning to
A. commonplace object B. substance C. luxury item D. mechanical device
72.The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice
A. increased in cost B. occurred only in the summer
C. decreased in number D. were on an irregular schedule
73. The word “ Nevertheless” in line 21 is closest meaning to
A. occasionally B. however C. therefore D. because
74. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Drying B. Chemical additives C. Canning D. Cold storage
75. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables.
B. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods.
C. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available.
D. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners
E. Writing
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentences printed before. (5 points)
76. Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
- Since.............................................................................................................................
77. She was not only bad-tempered but also very lazy.
- As well ........................................................................................................................
78. “ Nothing will persuade me to apply for that kind of job.” She said.
_ She flatly.......................................................................................................................
79. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
- This school isn’t.............................................................................................................
80. You must leave now, or you’ll miss the bus.
- You’ll miss......................................................................................................................
III. Write a paragraph of about 120 words on the following topic: ( 10 points)
What club do you want to be founded in your school? Why?
............................................................................................................................................
 ENGLISH PRACTICE 12
PART I: PHONETICS. (1, 0 POINT).
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same
group. Write your answer in the numbered box.
1. A. exposure B. Terminal C. utterance D. discipline
2. A. Economy B. Elaborate C. Assassinate D. Fascinate
3. A. mountain B. sustain C. contain D. retain
4. A. fulltime B. farmhand C. bookshop D. tradesman
5. A. Metropolitan B. Entrepreneurial C. Hippopotamus D. curiosity
6. A. company B. comfortable C. together D. business
7. A. Associate B. Formal C. Movement D. militant
8. A. Important B. Cigarette3 C. Protection2 D. informal
9. A. introduce B. conversation C. independent D. welcome
10. A. expect B. alone C. liquor D. invite
PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (8, 0 POINTS).
I. Choose the best answer to fill in each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (1, 5
point).
1. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times.
A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
2. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence.
A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because
3. We played the game ___ the rules.
A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from
4. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order.
A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried
5. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled.
A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way
6. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music.
A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up
7. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do.
A. let B. put C. leave D. take
8. The chairman requested that ___
A. the members studied more carefully the problem.
B. the problem was more carefully studied.
C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied.
D. the members study the problem more carefully.
9. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country.
A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped
10. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk.
A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed
11. I don’t think this strange new fashion will …………
A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on
12. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral.
A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place
13. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___
A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan
14. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account.
A. more B. no C. some D. any
15. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___.
 A. off B. out C. away D. up

II. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (1,5 point)
1. If he __ (1. not drink) too much last night, he __ (2. not - be) tired now.
2. I’m sure he must ___ (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I _ (4. come).
3. At this time next week, they _(5. sit) in the train on their way to Paris.
4. It’s raining. I would rather you ___ (6. close) the window.
5. I don’t know what’s the matter with him. He ___ funny since you __ (8. be)away.
6. On the first of next month, he __ (9. be) in prison for five years.
7. His personal problems seem __ (10. distract) him from his work lately.
8. He suggested that a final decision ___ (11. make).
9. I don’t know why you __ (12. always - make) noise in class, Tom.
10. __ (13. you/visit) many museums when you were in Paris?
11. The car looks very clean. ___ (14. you/wash) it?
12. My best friend, James, was no longer there. He ___ (15. go) away.
III. Put the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points)
AUTUMN COLORS
A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is
someone who, in autumn, is on the ___ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees
have changed colour. In New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating
millions of dollars annually. The first report that leaves are changing colour sets off an ___ (2.
INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on some roads. Thousands of  people log
on to websites in their __ (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees that have foliage in the
most ___ (4. GLORY)colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established in New
England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual __ (5. TALK) point. The colours
vary from year to year since the __ (6. INTENSE) of the colour is __(7. DEPEND) on the
chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red,
while cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to __ (8.
INCREASE) hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect
summers not __ (9. LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will then enjoy a kaleidoscope of ___
(10. SEASON)colour to rival the deep reds and blazing oranges seen in New England.
IV. Find out and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write your answer in the box.(2,0
points)
Example: Thirty hours a week are a heavy work schedule.
1. A persimmon tastes best when it is such ripe that it looks wrinkled and almost spoiled.
2. American pioneers did water systems from logs with holes bored through theircenters.
3. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many
hormones and regulates another endocrine glands.
4. In America, the Indians used crude oil for fuel and medicine hundreds of years before the first
white settlers arrive.
5. When radio programs became popular, approximately around 1925, many people stopped
attending movies.
6. Musical comedies, as an American form of entertainment, often take its subjects from
America’s present or past.
7. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed
bylong periods coveringby water.
8. The fruit of the plantain looks much like a banana, and it is not so sweet or so pleasing in
flavor.
9. The viceroy butterfly, an insect that birds like to eat, has a color pattern similar to that of the
monarch butterfly, whom birds do not like to eat.
10. Behavior therapy uses rewards and punishments to encourage patients to act in a way
healthier.
PART III: READING COMPREHENSION. (6,0 POINTS)
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
It is now extremely popular to take a gap year between school and university or university
and work and to spend it traveling. There are plenty of reasons to recommend it - travel broadens
the mind, you’re (1) ___________young once, life isn’t a rehearsal and so on. And if you don’t do
it, you may always regret that you didn’t take the (2) __________In the end, there’s only one
response: well, why not?
The idea may have its roots in the 18 th century Grand tour once (3) ____________ by the
young, rich and noble, but it is the middle classes who have turned it (4) __________ something
that 200,000 British youngsters do every year. (5) ____________ has never been so easy and
cheap, with more places open to tourists than ever. Also, the gap year is now (6) ____________
by many employers and universities.
The States, the Far East and Australia were among the original (7) _________ _and
although these remain in the top five, young explorers are now going even further. The most far-
flung corners of the world are (8) ____________ in popularity year by year. About $700 will buy
a student ticket (9) ___________ for six months that will take you from London to Calcutta,
Singapore, Bangkok, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Fiji, Tahiti, Los Angeles and (10) ____________
again.
1. A. merely B. only C. slightly D. simply
2. A. occasion B. moment C. chance D. luck
3. A. undertaken B. gone C. done D. given
4. A. up B. out C. over D. into
5. A. Voyage B. Travel C. Excursion D. Tour
6. A. received B. stood C. accepted D. admitted
7. A. destinations B. endings C. landings D. terminals
8. A. spreading B. expanding C. enlarging D. growing
9. A. genuine B. valid C. effective D. legal
10. A. now B. here C. back D. then
II. Read the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in
the numbered box.(2,0 Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as
the “elixir of life”, its widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends
building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) _ __ an active ingredient in
oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (2) __
widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold.
(3) _the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the _
(4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (5) _the word panacea, coming
from the Greek for “all healing”. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of
ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (6) ___ beneficial effects in the
treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug.
Today, ginseng is (7) __ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming
widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of
modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (8) __ as arthritis, diabetes,
insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (9) __ ginseng works still remains a
mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10) ___ than
just a legend.
III. Read the passage, then choose the correct options. Write your answer in the box. (2,0
points)
One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of
wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain
aspects of this construction makes it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen
– acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside
are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest
single structure in the world. The 4 sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north,
south, east and west – an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers
and great astronomers, so computations for the great pyramid were based on astronomical
observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many
intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent type of timeline of events
– past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with
known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and currently under
investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this one is no exception.
Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of the ancient past.
Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known
today.
1. What has research of the base reveal?
A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body.
C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it.
2. Extraterrestrial beings are ____
A. very strong workers. B. astronomers in the ancient times.
C. researchers in Egyptology. D. living beings from other planets.
3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly.
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night.
C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife.
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh.
4. The word “intersecting” in line 9 is nearest in meaning to ____
A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting
5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar body.
C. Astrological computation. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time.
6. The word “prophesied” in line 12 is closest in meaning to ____
A. said B. armed C. terminated D. foretold
7. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid.
B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid.
C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza.
D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop.
8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation?
A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology.
C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface.
9. Why was the Great pyramid constructed?
A. As a solar observatory. B. As a religious temple.
C. As a tomb for the pharaoh. D. As an engineering feat.
10. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world?
A. It is perfectly aligned with the 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies.
B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop.
C. It was built a super race. D. It is very old.
PART IV: WRITING. (5,0 POINTS)
I. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given. (1,0
point)
1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
If it hadn’t ..............................................................................................................................
2. House prices have risen dramatically this year.
There has .... ........................................................................................................................
3. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television.
They stole ........ ...................................................................................................................
4. He didn’t succeeded in searching for the stolen car.
He tried in vain ...... ............................................................................................................
5. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left.
No sooner ..... ........................................................................................................................
6. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
→ The boy was on ..... .................................................................................................................
7. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.
→ Paper....... ..................................................................................................................................
8. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down.
→ The more ........ .........................................................................................................................
9. It takes six hours to drive from here to London.
→ It is ........ .....................................................................................................................................
10. He got so angry that no one dared to say anything.
→ So ... .......................................................................................................................................
II. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meanings, using the word given. (1,0
point)
1. If you want to see me, come here by six a.m. (PROVIDED)
.............................................................................................................................................................
2. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS)
.............................................................................................................................................................
3. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION)
.............................................................................................................................................................
4. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS)
.............................................................................................................................................................
5. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE)
.............................................................................................................................................................
III.Write a paragraph (3, 0 points).
Face book dominates the free-time for too many people especially the students. It can
have negative effect on their study and the physical development.
Do you agree or disagree? Write a paragraph (150 words) to express your opinion.