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Lindsay is talking to Jake about having a dog. Listen to their dialogue and choose the best answer to each question. You will hear the dialogue TWICE. Write your answer in the box. 1, What does Lindsay worry about the dog? A. It will be messy. B. It will chew the furniture. C. It will be left alone a lot. 2. What does Jake think about dogs? A. They are scary. B. They are good guards. C. They are loyal. 3. Why doesn’t Jake like dogs? A. They are always inside of the house. B. They attack him. C. They make the house dirty. 4, What does Lindsay like about dogs? A. They protect you. B. They love you. C. They make you laugh. 5. What does Lindsay suggest? A. Jake get a dog. B. Jake get a cat C. Jake play with her dog. Your answer: 1. 2. [3. [4 Ls. ] Part 2: Question 6 — 15, 20 marks. Listen to Kevin and Maria, They are talking about Maria and her sister, Catherine. Listen and complete the dialogue. You will hear the dialogue TWICE. Write your answer in the box. Kevin: Is that your sister - the girl over there? Maria: Yes, that’s my sister Catherine. How did you know? Kevin: You look __6__ Maria: Do you think so? Kevin: Yes, I mean, obviously you have _7___. Hers is blonde, yours is brown. Maria: And Catherine’s isn’t curly, like mine. Kevin: No, but your faces are the same. Maria: I don’t think so. Her eyes are a different colour to mine. Hers are blue, mine are green. Kevin: I’m not talking about eye colour. I mean, the __8 of your faces. Her face is longer than yours, yes, but you have the same__9_, and the same noses. Maria: I don’t think I look like her. She's much __10__ than me. Kevin: Maybe, but she isn’t any taller. Maria: No. Kevin: Are your__11___ the same? Maria: No! We're nothing like each other! Catherine's much more __12___ than me. She has lots of friends. I'm quieter. I prefer my own __13__. She’s bossier too. I suppose it’s because she’s older than me, Kevin: You must have _14__ in common. Maria: Well, we both like music, and the countryside, and we're both __15 those things in common. What about you? Do you have a brother or a si Your answer: {6 7. 8. % 10. | i. 22. 13. 14. 15. 1 suppose we have er...? Part 3: Question 16 - 25, 20 marks. You will hear a report about how people use SMS, Listen and answer the following questions. For each question, your answer should be a number or NO more than four words. You will listen TWICE. Write your answer in the box.When was the first SMS sent? 16. Last year, how many messages were sent every minute? 17. ‘What percentage of smartphone users prefér to text? 18, According to James Thickett, director of research, what is the | 19. ‘most popular means of communication? Are the number of calls on mobiles going up or down? 20. How many texts does the average Briton send a week? au How many texts a week do 18 to 25-year-olds send? 22. What country is the world’s fastest texter from? 23. How many social ills led to by texting are mentioned? 24, ‘Name one of the mentioned social ills. 25. I. LEXICO - GRAMMAR (40 marks) Part 1: Question 26 - 35, 10 marks. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following sentences. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the box, 26. He is thought ina foreign country when he was 20. A. to work B. to have worked C. working D. has worked 27. Some large cities have measured to_.__air pollution. A. minimize B. fight C. cover D. grow 28. Tom can speak two languages. One is English. ‘is French. A. Other B. Another C. The other D. Others 29. Vietnamese women today often prefer io wear modern clothing at work itis more convenient. A. although B. however C.as D. moreover 30. Customers of the new mall will shop comfort and won’t notice the weather since all the shops are under one roof. A.in B.on C with, D.at 31. The temple Angkor Wat was built around the year 1100 to a Hindu God, but later it became a Buddhist religious center. ‘A, remember B. worship C. celebrate D. compliment 32. When I at the new dress for half an hour, I asked how much it cost. A. had looked B. looked C. have looked D. look 33. The Great Pyramid of Giza is said to over a 20-year period. A. be building B. build C. have built D. have been built 34, To save energy, please the lights as you leave. A. take off B. gooff C. switch off D. come off 35, Tourist information officer should suggestion about which places to visi. A.make B. bring C. say D. take Your answer: 26. 27, 28. 2. 30. 31. 32. 33. 3. 35.Part 2: Question 36 - 45, 20 marks. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the passage. Write your answer in the box. VTV.vn - A string of new (act) _36__ are expected to take place within the framework of the 16th Vietnam Poetry Day, scheduled to start on February 27 (the 12th of the first lunar month), in the hope of attracting more audiences. In the previous years, the even kicked off in the 15th day of the first lunar month and art performances honouring Vietnam’s poetry organised on the previous night. However, this year’s event, themed “Literature (company) _37__ the nation”, will take place over four days, from February 27 to March 2. Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association Nguyen Tri Huan said the association issued 1,500 more (invite) __38___ to members of poetry clubs compared to previous years to increase the presence of audience at the event. Four members from Japan’s poets association have been invited to (change) _39__ with Vietnamese poetry lovers on the occasion. ‘A photo (exhibit) __40__ on Vietnamese writers who participated in the General Offensive and Uprising in the Spring of 1968 will be held on the margin of the event. Poetry (recite) _41___ contests and art performances will take place on March 1 at Van Mieu — Quoc Tu Giam, Temple of Literature. The 16th Vietnam Poetry Day will (office)__42___ kick off on March 2, the 15th day of the first lunar month, at Van Mieu — Quoc Tu Giam.. The organising board is also looking to (gradual) __43__ turning the Poetry Day into a festival for literature in general. Towards this goal, besides a workshop featuring Vietnam’s current (poetry) _44__ issues on February 27, a discussion on fiction reform will be held on February 28 Since its debut on Nguyen Tieu (the 15th day of the first lunar month) in 2003, the Vietnam Poetry Day, the biggest poetry festival in the country, has become a national tradition, taking place in the spring of each year. Starting out as an (initiate) _45__of the Vietnam Writers’ Association, the Poetry Day has been organised in many provinces and cities to honour poetry, which has been an integral part of Vietnamese culture for thousands of years. (from www.english vtv.vn on 27 February, 2018) ‘Your answer: 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. a2. 43. 44, 45. Part 3: Question 46 - 55, 10 marks. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the passage. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the box. Lucky Escape After having saved for years the Clarke family were finally in a position to see their dream come true. They (46)___ ready to travel from Scotland to start a new life (47)__ America. ‘The (48) ___family were very excited about their(49)____by ship across the Atlantic. However, just days before their departure, one of their sons was bitten by a dog. Their plans fell through when they were told they (50) __ not be able to travel because of the possibility (51) __ boy could have rabies ‘The family were devastated and the father went to the docks to watch the ship that he had hoped would (52) ___ them to their new life depart. As he stood on the harbour thinking about his son, he watched the ship and wondered (53)___ the family would ever get to make the joumey.However, soon (54) ___ this disappointment the father discovered how fortunate the family had been. The son did not have rabies and a few days later the news came (55) ____ the ship the Clarke family should have been on had sunk. The Titanic had gone down with hundreds of people losing their lives. 46. A.have been B. were C. been D. are 47, Aon B.at C.in D.to 48. A. total B. whole Call D. altogether 49. A.trip B. going C.travel D. joumey 50. A.could B. had C. would D. should 51. A.some Bone Ca D. the 52. A. move B. take C. carry D. ship 53. A. why B, how Cif D. because 54, A. since B. when C. until D. after 55. A. that B. which C. when D. how Your answer: | 46. a7. 48. wo. 50. aI. 2 53. 34, 35, IIL SPEAKING (30 marks) Part Question 56 — 63, 16 marks. At home, Peter and his wife are talking about dinner. For each line of the dialogue, choose the correct picture (1-6) and write only the number in the box. There are two lines you do not need. For these, simply write "NO" in the box. || Questions Lines Pictures (from 1 to 6) 56. ‘Was that the pre-dinner entertainment? 57, hope you like hot food. | 58. That's not what your mother ‘old me. 59. Tmay have added too much tabasco sauce! Oh dear. 60. T can’t wait to see what you've made. 61 Erm, I'll go and get dessert. 62. But it's nearly eight o'clock. 63. Wow, what a spectacular meal! Part 2: Question 64-70, 14 marks. Where can you see these signs? Match each sign (from A to G) with the most suitable place. Use each sign ONLY once. Write your answer in the blank. Number 0 (sign Z) is an example for you. Z A NO PROTESTORS, EAT HERE OR WE WILL MARCHING BANDS OR STARVE! CIRCUS ANIMALS ALLOWED IN THIS HOTEL! © ONE ELL BEHAVED NO SMOKING, SINGING, CHILDREN WHO CAN KEEP DRINKING, SCREAMING, THEIR FOOD ON THEIR PLATES RUNNING OR JUMPING! AND THEIR BOTTOMS ON THEIR ; SEATS ARE WELCOME! D. : E. ‘ARRIVALS : WELCUM TURIS! WE SPIK NO PARKING. INGLEESH GUD! F. G. KISS AND GOODBYE. OR I MIGHT DRIVE OFF NO KISS ABOVE 3 MINUTES! PLEASE TIP GENEROUSLY | WITH YOUR BAG! + Atthe hotel 0 2 © Atthe airport 65. © Inataxi 67. + Ina restaurant 69. IV. READING (50 marks) Part 1: Question 71 — 75, 10 marks.Read the following article and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, Write your answer in the box. Vietnamese women play an increasingly important role in the nation’s development, especially at present and in the future. When we look back at the development of Vietnamese society, particularly economic development, women hold a key position, as they directly participate in the national labour force and in paid labour. For instance, in agriculture — one of the country’s key sectors ~ women make up some 70 percent of the labour force, and in production alone, they make up not a modest workforce in export- oriented industries, such as garment and textile, footwear, light industry, and seafood processing. Also, women’s economic roles will be much more major in the future as Viet Nam more deeply integrates into the world, while these industries continue to spearhead the economy. 71. The word “important” can be best replaced by. ficant —_B. blank CC. non-sense D. awesome 72. When does women’s role become more important? A. afier war B. years ago C.now and in the future. at the moment 73. Women make up not a modest workforce in many fields, EXCEPT. . A. cloth B. footwear C. agriculture D. tax 74, Why women’s economic roles will become more major? A. Because Viet Nam’s economy will develop and assi B. Because they are well-paid. C. Because their products get higher price when being exported. D. Because they have tried a lot. 75. Which is the best title for the article? A. Vietnamese Women and Economy. _B. Vietnamese Women and Their Contribution. C. Advantages of Vietnamese Women. _D. Changes of Vietnamese Women. Your answer: 711. 7. 2. 74, 75. ilate into the world. Part 2: Question 76 - 80, 10 marks. The following letter from Mike about his recent European vacation was sent to Linda, Unfortunately, her dog chewed it up and now she needs to put it back in the right order. Can you help her? Put the correct paragraph into each of the boxes in the missing parts. There are two extra paragraphs you don't need, Write your answer in the box below the text. Dear Linda, How are things with you? It was great talking to you yesterday by phone. 16. I can’t wait to arrive in Athens to see all that history. Let me tell you something about where we have visited so far. 77. We started in England and we spent two days in London and another day in Canterbury. We saw a lot of great history and the only bad thing was the weather - it rained for the whole time we were there. Can you believe it? 8B. 5 Well, [have to say I prefer the American Disneyland. But we met some nice people from Canada and spent two great days with them. One of them, Clive, is going to your university next year. How's that for a coincidence! WAAfter that, we went south into Switzerland.-It was very expensive and we couldn't stay as long as we wanted to, so that's why we're in Italy now! 80, See you soon, Mike Paragraphs: A. Clive and his wife left us once we got to Germany by train. They went up into Denmark but we continued to Munich. Wow - what a great city. I bought you a surprise gift there. I hope you like it. B. As I told you yesterday, I am in Rome today. Tomorrow we are getting the train down into the south of the country and then the ship across to Greece. C. Ipaid nearly $200 for it but it looks magnificent and is made of real leather. D. OK, that's enough from me for now. I want to post this letter now so you get it by the weekend, E. At least when we got to Paris, the sun :vas shining! We only stayed for one afternoon in the French capital because my friends really wanted to visit Euro Disney which is to the east of Paris. F. I sent her a postcard last night. It had the Eiffel Tower on it, which she has always wanted to visit. Now she can look at it on a postcard every day! G. [ know you want to come here on vacation too one day! Your answer: A 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. Part 3: Question 81 — 85, 15 marks. Five people (Marco, Gemma, Ingrid, Trevor, and Sarah) are looking for places to spend their summer in the West Midlands. Choose thé most suitable place for each of them. Write your answer (A to H) in the box. There are three extra places you do not need. 81. Marco studies physics and is interested in anything to do with science, He'd like to visit somewhere to see some examples of early mechanical engines. 82, Gemma wants to take her 5-year-old to see some animals. She'd also like to look around some shops to buy something for her mother's birthday. 83. Ingrid’s eldest daughter is learning about English history and would like to go somewhere to bring this subject to life, Ingrid is really interested in flowers. | 84. Trevor is an artist and enjoys drawing wildlife. He recently visited a zoo and drew large | animals and would like to try sketching something smaller. 85. Sarah and her husband would like to spend the day outdoors. They don't like going on rides but are both interested in history and how people used to live. Places to go this summer See what's on in the West Midlands this summer: A- Stratford Butterfly Farm The biggest butterfly farm in Europe. Whatever the weather come and see these beautiful creatures as they would live in their natural environmént. Walk around a tropical rainforest as butterflies fly freely around you. See them as they come into the world in the Caterpillar Room. And don't miss Insect City where you can view huge spiders and our very own scorpion colony!B - National Sea-Life Centre You wouldn't expect to bump into a hammerhead shark whilst visiting Brum city centre. But yes, it's true, The National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham is the only aquarium in the UK where you can see this creature along with our Sea Dragons from Australia and baby stingrays from the Amazon. We guarantee an experience you'll never forget. C- Coventry Transport Museum Coventry Transport Museum hosts the world's largest transport collection. A day out here will give you the chance to see some of the earliest motor cars as well as more modem vehicles like the De Lorean “back from the future’ car. You can also design your own car and experience what breaking the sound barrier at 763 miles an hour feels like. ° D- Warwick Castle Regarded by many as Britain's greatest Medieval Castle. Visit exhibitions, climb the castle towers, relax as you walk around the gardens, designed and created in 1753 by Capability Brown.Experience the preparations for battle in the Kingmaker exhibition or witness a Victorian Royal Weekend. And if your interest is more in the darker side of the Castle's history visit The Castle Dungeon. E- ThinkTank 1 At Thinktank you will find four floors of hands-on exhibits and historical collections that will amaze and inspire you, showing you the science of the world all around us from the past, the present and the future. From galleries and exhibitions tc an exciting programme of events and activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether your interest is steam engines, looking into deepest space or seeing how doctors perform life-saving surgery. F - Drayton Manner One of the UK's most popular attractions. The park is home to some of the scariest rides you'll find like Stormforce 10 and Apocalypse, which has been voted the UK's most frightening ride. You'll also find an indoor and outdoor play area and of course, Drayton Manor Zoo with over one hundred different species, including twelve rare breeds from across the world. G - Hatton Country World . If you're keen on seeing unique crafts and craft work side-by-side with antique shops and a traditional butchers shop, Hatton Country World is the place for you. As well as these wonderful shops you'll be able to enjoy the Farm Park with many farm animals to help keep the kids entertained. H - Black Country Museum It's been called Britain's friendliest open-air museum. Come to Black Country Museum and discover an old-fashioned village by the canal. Look cround original old-fashioned shops and houses, see what it's like down a mine and take a ride on a tramcar. Your answer: (1. 82. 83. [84 [85. Part 4: Question 86-90, 15 marks. Read the text and complete the chart. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer. Write your answer in the box. There has been an example for you. DEALING WITH YOUR OFFICE EMAILS Email has completely changed the way we work today. It offers many benefits and, if used well, can be an excellent tool for improving your own efficiency. Managed badly, though, email can be a waste of valuable time. Statistics indicate that office workers need to wade through an average of more than 309 emails a day. Despite your best efforts, unsolicited email or spam can clutter up the most organized inbox and infect your computer system with viruses. Here we give you guidance on protecting yourself. Prioritizing incoming messages If you are regularly faced with a large volume of incoming messages you need to prioritize your inbox to identify which emails are really important. If it is obvious spam, it can be delete without reading, Then follow these steps for each emai * Check who the email is from. Were you expecting or hopping to hear from the sender? How quickly do they expect you to respond? * Check what the email is about. Is the subject urgent? Is it about an issue that falls within your sphere of responsibility, or should it just be forwarded to someone else? ‘© Has the email been in your inbox for long? Check the message time. An initial scan like this can help you identify the emails that require your prompt attention, The others can be kept for reading at a more convenient time, Replying in stages Having prioritized your emails, you can answer them in stages, first with a brief acknowledgement and then a more detailed follow-up. This is particularly advisable when dealing with complicated matters where you don’t want to give a rushed answer. If you decide to do this, tell the recipient a definite date when you'll be able to get back to him or her and try to keep to this wherever possible. Some emails are uncomplicated and only require a brief, one line answer, so it’s a good idea to reply to these immediately. For example, if all you need to say is, “yes, I can make the 10.00 meeting”, or “thanks, that’s just the information | need”, do it, if you are unable to reply there and then or choose not to, let the sender know that you've received the message and will be in touch as soon as possible. * Complete the chart: Dealing with emails Delete (0) spam Sort email according to the: © Sender © Subject © (86), Deal with emails that need your (87) V y Ifan email is easy to deal with, you If an email is complex, you can: should (88) © First send a (89) © Give the sender a (90) Your answer: 0 86 87 38 89 90 ‘spam V. WRITING (30 marks) Part 1: Question 91-95, 10 marks. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Write your answer in the blanks.91. Will your neighbours look after your dog when you go away? (take) Do you know if your neighbours your dog when you go away? 92. My boss wanted to know what I thought about her suggestion. (you) “What suggestion?” my boss asked me. 93. The children spent two hours in the pocl. (stayed) The children two hours, 94, Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year. (part) ‘Three hundred students the swimming competition last year. 95. Could you speak English when you were younger? (able) When you were younger, speak English? Part 2: 20 marks. Write a passage of about 100 words to express your opinion on the topic. “Children should help their parents to do household chores because doing chores bririgs them ‘many benefits/advantages. ” Your answer: