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PART A: LISTENING (4 POINTS)

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SECTION I : Questions1-10
Questions 1 - 4
Complete the following information about the cars available for rental using.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer
Name: Size Miles per gallon Price*

IOTA Small 20 $ 23

COMBI Medium 17 $28.75

ROADSTER 1…………. 2……………….. 3……………..

Price* include tax and 4……………………

Questions 5 – 7
Complete the following information using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each
answer
Name: David 5……………………………………
Company: 6………………………………………..

Adress 7………………………..Arlington Close, Beddleton, Yorkshire.

Telephone 0676934888

Questions 8 – 10: Complete the following sentences.

8. In the car, there is a ……………………………………….and a torch.

9. The registration number of the car is ………………………………….

10. The car uses a …………………………..locking system.

SECTION II: Questions 11 - 20

Questions 11 – 14: Answer the following questions, using NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each.

11. How did the traveller hear about newYork?...............................................................................

12. How many times had the travller flown by plane?.....................................................................

13. What surprised the travller about New York airport?................................................................

14. What happened in London?.....................................................................................................

Question 15 – 17:

Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
15. The traveller liked the different kind of……………………………………………………….

16. Things that the traveller didn’t like in New York were the…………………………………

17. From the flat, the traveller could see the……………………………………………………..

Question 18 – 20: Choose the correct answer or answers from A - D

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18. The traveller found New Yorkers to be

A. kind B. rude C. pushy D. helpful

19. Which people showed the traveller around New York?

A. her friend B. her friends C. her friends’ neighbours D. strangers

20. What events did the traveller see?

A. A chess tournament B. The feast of San Gennaro

C. The Annual African American Day Parade D. Richmond County Fair

PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (5.4 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. I’d rather you _______________ home now.
A. go B. went C. will go D. would go
2.This man was so arrogant that he is completely ______ to all criticism.
A. regardless B. unaware C. impervious D. unconscious
3. Don’t try too hard. Don’t ______ off more than you can ______
A. eat – swallow B. eat – chew C. bite – swallow D. bite - chew
4. ______ his advice, I would never have got the job.
A. But for B. Apart from C. As for D. Except
5. What happened in New York was a reaction from city workers, including firemen and policemen who
______ off from their jobs.
A. had laid B. had been laid C. laid D. had been laying
6. The government should do more for ___________ people.
A. usual B. ordinary C. everyday D. typical
7. Our guests didn’t leave until 2 am, so they ______ have enjoyed themselves.
A. might B. can’t C. must D. may
8. In 1959 the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman _______a full professor at
Princeton University.
A. was appointed B. to appoint C. who be appointed as D. to be appointed
9. Increasing ______ of fruit in the diet may help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. the amount B. an amount C. the number D. a number
10. ______ you like what I want to do or not, you won’t make me change my mind.
A. Because B. If C. Whether D. When
11. ______ the table, Mr. Robert called the family for supper.
A. Having laid B. Being laid C. Have laid D. Having laying
12.The plane was ______ by two hours because of the bad weather.
A. put on B. rearranged C. delayed D. cancelled
13. He had his car______this morning.
A. repair B. to repair C. repaired D. repairing
14. My employer’s_____of my work doesn’t matter to me at all.
A. opinion B. belief C. meaning D. expression
15. Could you lend me some money? I’m very ______ of cash at the moment.
A. scare B. empty C. full D. short
16. Before the invention of refrigeration, the ______ of fish and meat was a problem.
A. treatment B. keeping C. maintenance D. preservation
17. The price of fruit has increased recently, ______ the price of vegetables has gone down.
A. whereas B. whether C. when D. otherwise
18. The twins look so much alike that almost no one can ______ them ______.

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 A. tell – away B. take – on C. tell – apart D. take – apart
19. I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful______smile.
A. childlike B. childish C. childless D. childhood
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
20.Thomas Edison’s office was always disorganized with books and papers.
A. cluttered B. classified C. sorted D. stacked
21. The number of insect species is greater than that of all other animal species.
A. exceeds B. equals C. predicts D. augments
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.
A. neglected B. regenerated C. furnished D. renovated
23. Biologists long regarded it as an example of adaptation by natural selection, but for physicists it
bordered on the miraculous.
A. agility B. inflexibility C. adjustment D. flexibility
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicatethe underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
24. Heartburn can best be understood as a symptom causing by acid reflux due to a weak lower
A B C D
esophageal sphincter.
25.The United States has a younger population as most other major industrial countries.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
26. “Andrew won’t like it, you know. ” – “_____________. I don’t care what Andrew thinks. "
A. So what? B. Come what may.
C. What is the damage? D. What’s cooking?
27. “Does he eat a lot?” _ “ _____________”
A. Don’t say boo. C. A bitter pill for him to swallow
B. I’ll say. D. What’s with you?

PART C. READING (4.6 points)

I. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your
answers. (1 point)
This symptoms of hay fever include watery and itchy eyes and a runny, congested nose. People
suffering from hay fever may experience occasional wheezing and repeated bouts of sneezing and may
even lose their sense of smell. Some victims of hay fever may also have stopped-up ears. About 30
percent of those who suffer from hay fever may develop the symptoms associated with periodic asthma or
a sinus infection. The allergen-antibody theory does not fully explain allergic reactions because the
membranes and glands in eyes and ears are controlled by the independent nervous system, which keeps
these organs in balance. But the independent nervous system itself is part of the emotional- response
center and may cause the feelings of anger, fear, resentment, and lack of self-confidence in reaction to
allergy-causing substances.
The most common cause of hay fever is the pollen of ragweed, which blossoms during the summer
and autumn. When airborne pollen particles, as well mold, come into contact with the victim’s membranes,
they can cause allergic reactions that release histamine and result in virtual blockage of air passages. To
prevent hay fever or to decrease the severity of its symptoms, contact with the ragweed pollen should be
reduceD. Although some communities have attempted to eliminate the plants that cause the reactions,
elimination programs have not been successful because airborne pollen can travel considerable distances.
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prescribed a series of injections of the substance to which they are sensitive in order to increase immunity
and thus be relieved of the seasonal allergy.
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1.It can be inferred from the passage that the phrase “hay fever” refers to
A. fodder for cattle B. a seasonal discomfort
C. viral bacteria D. a lung disease
2. What can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A. Hay fever may cause severe allergic reactions and even death.
B. The cause of allergic reactions has not been determined.
C. The nervous system balances allergic reactions.
D. People should not have an emotional response to allergic reactions.
3. The word “resentment” is closest in meaning to
A. reprieve B. reprisal C. irritation D. grief
4. The word “blockage” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. obstruction B. bleeding C. enlargement D. dryness
5. A paragraph following this passage would most probably discuss
A. how the nervous system alerts patients.
B. how the immune system reacts to allergens.
C. what other diseases can be relieved by vaccines.
D. What flowers are harmless to hay fever patients.

II. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. (1.6 points)
Facebook users spend an average of more than 15 hours a month on the social networking site. While
there are plenty who caution against such intensive use — and there are a number of studies detailing the
harm Facebook could potentially cause — there also are lots of reports extolling the site's virtues. As the
social media giant prepares for its upcoming initial public offering, here are some ways Facebook just might
be good for you.
Spending time on Facebook can help people relax, slow down their heart rate and decrease stress levels,
according to researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Milan. In a
study published earlier this year, researchers studied 30 students and found that a natural high was
sparked when they were on the social media network that led to the relaxed heart rates and lower levels of
stress and tension. In the study, the students were monitored in three situations: looking at panoramic
landscapes, performing complicated mathematical equations and using Facebook. While the first situation
was the most relaxing to students and the math problems were the most stressful, the time on Facebook
uncovered high levels of attractiveness and arousal. The findings support the researchers' hypothesis that
Facebook's success, as well as that of other social media networks, correlates to the specific positive
mental and physical state users experience.
While many may argue that social media networks only distract employees, research shows the opposite
may be true. Research from Keas.com found that a 10-minute Facebook break makes employees happier,
healthier and more productive. The study examined workers in three groups: one that was allowed no
breaks, one that was allowed to do anything but use the Internet and one that was allowed 10 minutes to
use the Internet and Facebook. The Facebook group was found to be 16 percent more productive than the
group that was not allowed to use the Internet and nearly 40 percent more productive than the group that
was allowed no breaks. "Short and unobtrusive breaks, such as a quick surf on the Internet, enables the
mind to rest itself, leading to a higher net total concentration for a day's work, and as a result, increased
productivity," said Brent Coker of the department of management and marketing at the University of
Melbourne in Australia.
Facebook is also in the business of matchmaking. Research shows that nearly 60 percent of singles will
friend someone new on Facebook after meeting them in person. If they like what they see, 25 percent are
likely to contact their new love interest via Facebook. Once the courting is over, nearly 40 percent of those
social networking adults will update their relationship status on Facebook, with just 24 percent telling their
friends first. Facebook use between couples will continue through the dating process, the research shows.
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Throughout the day, 79 percent of couples said they send partners Facebook messages or chat on the
social network. In addition, more than 60 percent would post romantic messages on their significant other’s
Facebook wall. When the relationship ends, more than half of those surveyed immediately update their
status to single, which automatically sends out a notification to their friend list to start the dating cycle over
again.
(Source: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/)
1. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. The benefits that Facebook might bring you.
B. The disadvantages that Facebook causes in the modern life.
C. The classes are most influenced by Facebook.
D. The functions that are used most on Facebook.
2. The word “sparked” in the second paragraph probably means ____________.
A. produced B. reduced C. prevented D. controlled
3. According to paragraph 2, what do the scientists discover in their study?
A. Spending too much time on Facebook may increase levels of pressure and heart disease.
B. Students often suffer from stress when they are working with something related to mathematics.
C. Facebook can make its users more optimistic and aroused.
D. The success of Facebook may motivate the development of other social networks.
4. The word “one” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. the study B. a group C. the Internet D. a research
5. Why does Facebook motivate the productivity of employees?
A. Because the Internet distracts users to take breaks out of work.
B. Because it helps people refresh their mind and then enhance the concentration on work.
C. Because employees are happy with what they read on the Facebook.
D. Because they are allowed to relax after a hard work.
6. The word “courting” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. dating B. marriage C. divorce D. making acquaintance
7. Which of the following is NOT correct about the impact of Facebook on users’ relationship?
A. More than half of single people tend to make new friends on Facebook after a face-to-face contact.
B. Married people often use Facebook to keep in touch with their spouse.
C. Not many people change the relationship status to single after their breakdown.
D. Adults are more likely to update their relationship status on Facebook than to tell their friends about
that.
8. Which of the following could best describe the tone of the passage?
A. Informative B. Argumentative C. Sarcastic D. Ironic
III. Read the following passage, then choose the word which best fits each gap. Circle A, B, C or
D to indicate your answers. (2.0 points)
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not
(1)______ understand. Sometimes you (2)______ the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess.
The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (3)______ of accuracy you require and the time at
your disposal.
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is (4)______
remembering that every dictionary has its limitations. Each definition is only an approximation and one
builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (5)______ of contexts. It is
also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native
language and vice versa. If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to (6)______ an English-English
dictionary.
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (7)______ you are allowed to use one, it is very
time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are, (8)______, forced to guess
the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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 When you come across unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic. However, if you
develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will (9)______ a number of possible problems
and help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first thought likely.
Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within
the sentence and outside, and making use of clues (10)______ from the formation of the word.
1. A. wholly B. fully C. totally D. completely
2. A. inspect B. control C. check D. examine
3. A. extent B. level C. degree D. range
4. A. worth B. essential C. valuable D. vital
5. A. multiple B. variation C. variety D. diversity
6. A. survey B. consult C. refer D. inquire
7. A. In case B. Provided C. Although D. Even if
8. A. therefore B. so C. however D. so that
9. A. go over B. overcome C. get over D. surpass
10. A. coming B. extracted C. derived D. originated
PART D. WRITING (6.0 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. Write your answers in the spaces provideD. (2 points)
1. Return the product to the shop if you have any complaint about it.
à Should ____________________________________________________
2. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
à I cancelled _________________________________________________
3. Her success went beyond her expectation.
à Never _____________________________________________________
4. His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency.
à The more __________________________________________________
5. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
àThe operation left ____________________________________________
6. I am sure he recognized us at the airport.
à He must ____________________________________________________
7. The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the avenue.
à Not until ____________________________________________________
8. “Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss said to her.
à Helen’s boss criticized _________________________________________
9. Someone has suggested raising the parking fees in the city.
à It __________________________________________________________
10. That dress is a third of the cost of the blue one.
à The blue dress is three_________________________________________
II. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has
the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in brackets. You must use
between three and five words. (1 point)
1. You didn’t think carefully enough before you decideD. OUGHT
à You _________________________________________ carefully before you decided.
2. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in publiC. BEING
àSurely nobody likes _____________________________________ in public.
3. Don’t conclude that learning English is easy. COME
àDon’t ______________________________________ that learning English is easy.
4. I’m afraid there is no room in the concert hall tonight. BOOKED
à I’m afraid the _____________________________________ tonight.
5. The motorcyclist rounded the corner at a quite unbelievable speeD. WHICH
à The speed ______________________________ the corner was quite unbelievable.

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III. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence
has the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in brackets. (0) has
been done as an example. (1 point)
(0). I never have enough money. (short) à I am always short of money.
1. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. (WRONG)
à ....................................................................................................................................
2. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND)
à .....................................................................................................................................
3. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. (AS)
à .....................................................................................................................................
4. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)
à ......................................................................................................................................
5. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT)
à .......................................................................................................................................
IV. Write an essay. (2 points)
The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping
people’s ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your
answer. You should write about 250 words.
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Rewrite the sentences
1. He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition. (SWING)
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2. We continued waving until the train could not be seen any more. (SIGHT)
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3. We haven’t heard from him for ages. (TOUCH)
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4. It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was flat. (DID)
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5. Please inform the relevant authorities at once. (DELAY)
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6. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. (LIKELIHOOD)
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7. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (RESULTED)
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8. You should excuse his bad manners; he’s only a child. (ALLOWANCES)
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9. If you hadn’t changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine. (STUCK TO)
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10. Don’t conclude that learning English is easy. (COME)
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11. June was sure there was no mistake in her homework. (NOTHING)
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12. Although the weather changed, the picnic went ahead as planed. (CHANGE)
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13. Apparently, Sheila wasn’t listening to me. (APPEAR)
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14. Margaret was offered a place on the course but couldn’t accepy because she was ill. (TURN)
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15. John only understood very little of what the teacher said. HARDLY
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16. Her ability to run a company really impresses me. IMPRESSED
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17. They’re telling me that I must make a decision soon. (pressure)
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18. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (taken)
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19. I really must answer all these letters. (get down)

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20. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is distracting me. (putting)
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Rewrite the sentences

1. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against)
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2. She will probably be elected. (stands)
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3. The boss was annoyed because his secretary came to work late. (objected)
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4. He is so generous that people respect him. (LOOK)
Such ….…………………………………………………………………………………
5. It’s a pity I couldn’t think of a good answer to that question. (COME)
I’d like .…………………………………………………………………………………
6. The doctor really should operate on him immediately. (SURGERY)
It’s high ………………………………………………………………………………….
7. He didn’t tell her the story because she would not keep it a secret. (GIVE)
For fear …………………………………………………………………………………
8. He couldn’t participate in the tournament because he was injured. (PREVENTED)
His …………………………………………………………………part in the tournament.
9. His honesty was well known. (REPUTATION)
He …………………………………………………………………honest.
10. Jane contacted a lawyer for some legal advice. (to)
Jane contacted………………………………………………….…some legal advice.
11. I didn’t like his behaviour at the party last night. (way)
I didn’t like ………………………………………………………at the party last night.
12. Bob couldn’t hear what the teacher was saying. (something)
The teacher ………………………………………………………couldn’t hear it.
13. Diana wasn’t always as rude as that. (use to)
Diana …………………………………………………………….rude.
14. Despite knowing the city well, I got lost. (even)
I got lost …………………………………………………………the city well.
15. What sort of weather did you have on holiday? (like)
What ………………………………………………….…….....................
16. The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected.(than)
The exam…………………………………………………..................
17. Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London. (touch)
Don’t forget to……………………………………………………………........….
18. Your English will improve if you keep practicing (get)
Your English………………………………………………………...........…
19. Make sure that you don’t arrive late. (turn)
Make sure that…………………………………………………………........…

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20. The girl’s behavior was incomprehensible to the Head teacher. (LOSS).
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