(For weak group)

You are going to read a story about The Brave Man and His Smart Dog.

Six sentences have been removed from the story. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which
fits each gap (27 – 32). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.

Last Monday, a man and his smart dog walked into the woods. 27 . As they walked deeper into

the woods, they heard footsteps and some noises. 28 . His smart dog started reacting weirdly.

29 . However, he didn’t give up and wanted to know what or who it was.

He tamed his dog and continued walking. He was elated to see a deer moving gracefully not far from

where he was standing. Suddenly, he saw an arrow like shadow. 30 . Without any hesitation,

he shouted, ‘Stop! It’s illegal!’ And said 31 .

Then the footsteps slowed, and the hunter appeared. The hunter was furious and aimed an arrow
towards the man. He eyed his dog with a signal and his dog understood him. As the hunter aimed

his arrow, the dog 32 Seeing the hunter injured, he and his dog escaped. He was proud that he
saved an innocent harmless deer form an illegal hunting.

Story extract, created by ICT IN ELT DARSHENIDEV

A They wanted to enjoy the woods

B bit the hunter’s leg and the hunter screamed in pain.

C The footsteps and noises sounded like someone or something approached him.

D He helped the hunter to kill the deer.

E if you kill the deer I will report!

F His dog started barking loudly and pulled him back.

G His dog did not help him.

H Then he understood it was a hunter trying to shoot a deer

Answers:

27 A 28 C 29 F 30 H 31 E 32 B
(For average group)

You are going to read an article about study habits.

Six sentences have been removed from the story. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which
fits each gap (27 – 32). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.

Studying is usually the least favourite thing amongst students. 27 . Why is this case though?
Shouldn’t studying be a fun activity to do, especially in the path of acquiring knowledge? Perhaps we
have been studying the wrong way all this time? It is very important for us to improve our studying
habits so as to help us succeed in our future.

Firstly, in order to study we must always choose a quite area as this will help us to remain focused in
the subject matter. A noisy environment will not help us at all because the distraction is enough to

break our concentration span. 28 .

Another good method of studying is to organize study group by having study group, we not only
learn from each other, but it will also help to reinforce our understanding of the topic learnt. 29

. Those who excel at a particular subject will be assigned as group leader to help those who ae
weaker in that subject. Towards the end of our study group, it is essential to have a quiz or question
and answer session. This enables us to remember each topic well and help us in answering
questions.

In additional, another important tip is to always understand the studying method that suit us the
best. By using the technique that works best for us, we are able to retain our memory in the most

effective way. 30 . Some of us might opt to read aloud, make colourful notes or watch video

clips to help us remember better. 31 .

Last but not least, the essential part of studying is to always study in the same manner as we will be

sitting for our exams. 32 . Thus, when we study, we should also study in the same position and
condition so as to help us in the storing and retrieving of the memory.
A Not all of us are good in acquiring knowledge via reading.

B Hence, we must learn what technique works best so we can utilize it to our own benefit.

C Most of them would fret with the very idea of studying.

D As a result, it would make us feel frustrated to study.

E Making effective notes is another useful tip.

F We can assign different group leader for different subjects.

G In most cases, we answer exams in large halls, in a seated position, with less noise around us.

H It is very important for us to be prepared before exam.

Answers:

27 C 28 D 29 F 30 A 31 B 32 G
(For excellent group)

You are going to read a story about an experience in a new school.

Six sentences have been removed from the story. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which
fits each gap (27 – 32). There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.

A NEW SCHOOL

Have you ever felt lonely? I know the feeling can linger with a person for a long time, but loneliness
can sometimes be a killer especially if you are in a room full of people but still feel like you do not

have anyone to talk to. 27 .

On my first day of school, I went to the administration office to settle my registration. After I finished

with my registration in the office, the attendee walked me to my classroom. 28 . She introduced
me to the whole class, and the class teacher welcomed me and pointed me to my seat.

29 . I began to feel anxious and self-conscious. The first period was English, and I can still
remember the topic on that day – nouns. Thankfully, I had a strong command in the language.

30 . This however, was only to my detriment, as the other students thought I was a snob and
was showing off my command of English to the rest of the class.

During recess, as expected, I sat on the table and ate my food alone.31 . Perhaps I was
unwelcomed in these unchartered waters? I could not tell. There were cliques of students all over the
place – the usual gender split, as boys hung out with boys, while the girls on their own. I suddenly
realised I am just a solitary entity amidst of all these students.

32 for the first time ever, I realised that loneliness is not when you are alone without anybody’s
presence, but it is a feeling when people who do not welcome you, surround you. It is a feeling when
people act as if you did not exist.

A. I sat down and felt a wave of stares piercing right through me.
B. I cannot help my nerves as I made my way into my class.
C. Despite being surrounded by hundreds of people my age with all the noise and chatter, I
cannot help but feel lonely.
D. I noticed some of my classmates were glaring at me.
E. I was glad that everyone was so friendly and welcoming.
F. It was the most horrible experience in my life!
G. This is how I felt like when I first began schooling in a new environment.
H. Hence, the questions were quite a breeze to answer.
Answers:
27 G 28 B 29 A 30 H 31 D 32 C