READING AND WRITING

Part I: Reading
Section 1: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. and land use for agriculture are destroying rare plants and wild life.
A. Deforestation B. acid rain C. global warming D. polar ice melting
2. “I lost my wallet on my way to school this morning.”
“ ! You must be careful next time.”
A. Take care B. What a pity C. Excuse me D. You’re welcome
3. This is Henry, sister works for my father.
A. who B. whose C. that D. which
4. Sally has been to Europe..........Peter has.
A. as many times B. more times C. as many times as D. the most times than
5. I need to find a painting will match the rest of my room.
A. whose B. whom C. who D. which
6. She tried to express her feelings................she could.
A. more honest man B. as honest as C. more honestly D. as honestly as
7. Does she remember..........the report to the secretary last week?
A. giving B. to give C. give D. gives
8. I enjoyed.............in the park with Jane this afternoon.
A. walk B. to walk C. to walking D. walking
9. Once the files are ready, please have them.............me
A. send B. sent into C. send to D. sent to
10. I don’t have.................on the hotels of the island.
A. much information B. much informs C. many information D. many informational
11. We................to inform you that the position has been filled.
A. sorry B. apologize C. regret D. apology
12. I’m looking forward...............her tomorrow.
A. to see B. to seeing C. seeing D. see
13. Who is that man...............the red jacket.
A. wearing B. having C. doing D. inside of
14. Mr. Lee................better than he writes.
A. speaks B. tells C. told D. asks
15. Teaching children..........not easy.
A. are B. is C. were D. am
16. They are going....................a boat trip on the Thames.
A. for B. in C. at D. on
17. Have you found anywhere suitable...........our picnic?
A. in B. of C. for D. about
18. The climb was..............because of the bad weather.
A. terrified B. terrify C. terrifying D. terrifies
19. – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “ ”
A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!
20. My mother told me to for an electrician when her fan was out of order.
A. send B. write C. rent D. turn
21. It is imperative what to do when there is a fire.
A. he must know about B. that everyone know C. we knew D. that he
knew

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22. I’ve warned you many times the front door unlocked.
A. not leaving B. won’t leave C. not to leave D. don’t
leave
23. Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a day.
A. rainy B. foggy C. snowy D. windy
24. Mr. Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” Salesgirl: “ ”
A. Why not? B. By all means, sir. C. That’s right, sir. D. I’d love to.
25. Laura had a blazing with Eddie and stormed out of the house.
A. row B. chat C. word D. gossip
26. Our boss would rather during the working hours.
A. we didn’t chat B. we don’t chat C. us not chat D. us not
chatting
27. The Second World War in 1939.
A. turned up B. took out C. brought about D. broke out
28. The injured man refused _to hospital.
A. to be taken B. to take C. taking D. being taken
29. A digital camera is used for pictures of people we spend time with or beautiful
places we visit.
A. being taken B. to be taken C. to take D. taking
30. The Internet helps us interact people all around the world.
A. on B. in C. with D. of
31. the storm warnings, we did not go out last night.
A. Since B. In spite of C. Because of D. The result
32. - “What do you think of this song?” - “It sounds . I don’t like it”
A. interested B. bored C. boring D. interesting
33. Computers our lives in many ways: faster communication, free entertainment,
convenient shopping.
A. changed B. had changed C. have changed D. would change
34. Someone her purse while she on the bus.
A. steal/ was getting B. stole/ was getting
C. was stealing/ was getting D. was stealing/ got
35. Anne: “Make yourself at home". John: " ".
A. Yes, Can I help you? B. Not at all. Don't mention it.
C. Thanks! Same to you. D. That's very kind. Thank you.
36. I’d love to a musical instrument but I don’t have time.
A. take up B. take in C. take off D. take after
37. I’m going to ask him..............I should do it.
A. what B. when C. which D. that
38......................in this department was busy preparing for the conference last week.
A. every person B. every people C. all people D. all the people
39. Why was the soccer game.................yesterday?
A. to cancel B. cancelled C. cancelling D. cancel
40. Please say..........you have on your mind.
A. whatever B. whichever C. wherever D. whenever
41. “Don’t worry. I have tire at the back of my car.”
A. another B. other C. others D. the other
42...................snow, the mountain looks fantastic.
A. Covering B. To cover C. To have covered D. Covered with
43. I am considering my job. Can you recommend a good company?
A. to move B. moving C. to change D. changing
44. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical .
A. utilities B. applications C. appliances D. instruments
45. I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
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A. caught sight of gặp B. kept an eye on để C. paid attention to D. lost touch with
mắt tới
46. The team paid a price for its lack of preparation.
A. heavy B. dirty C. light D. expensive
47. As a child, I always _ of becoming a good teacher.
A. dreamt B. took care C. insisted D. preferred
48. When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are
in favour science fiction.
A. with B. of C. in D. for
49. He came late yesterday and so ……………
A. she did B. did she C. she does D. does she
50. My dream of becoming an oversea student came true when I was awarded the
scholarship to the USA.
A. true B. truth C. truthfully D. trustworthy
51. In order to a man’s job, Brenda had to work very hard.
A. work B. pursue C. enroll D. prefer
52. Men and women should be given equal rights education and employment.
A. in B. to C. for D. at
53. He had to a heavy price to win the scholarship to the USA.
A. pay B. address C. advocate D. discriminate
54. Gender discrimination cannot_______________people from doing a job of dream.
A. enroll B. prevent C. address D. insist

Section 2: Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Circle the letter next
to the correct explanation (A, B or C).
What will Sonja’s mother do?
A. receive money for the dry
cleaning from Sonja tonight
B. fetch Sonja’s jacket from the dry
1. cleaner’s for her
C. deliver her own clothes to the
dry cleaner’s

A. Jo is pleased with the number

of things she saw from the bus.
2. B. Jo regrets not having walked around
the city to look at the sights.
C. Jo thinks there are better
sightseeing tours than the one she
took.
A. To arrive punctually, Ed should
use a different route.
3.
B. Dennis suggests that its’ quicker
to go on the main road.
C. If there’s enough time, Lynn would
like to see the match.

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 A. You can buy a meal for only £3
at lunch time.
B. A charge of £3 is added to each bill
4. at lunchtime.
C. Each customer will have to pay at
least £3 at lunchtime.

The school fitness centre will:

A. change its opening hours at the end
of August.
5. B. have shorter opening hours until the
end of August.
C. open again to students at the end
of August.

A. The basketball team only wants to

see experienced players.
B. There aren’t enough team members
6. available on Friday.
C. The Barton College team will visit
the gym later today.

A. You can buy a meal for only £3

at lunchtime.
B. A charge of £3 is added to each bill
7. at lunchtime.
C. Each customer will have to pay at
least £3 at lunchtime.

A. Do not go away until we have

checked your books.
B. Check you have all your books
8. before you leave the library.
C. Do not leave books here for
checking without telling us.

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 A. The basketball team only wants to see
experienced players.
B. There aren’t enough team members
available on Friday.
9. C. The Barton College team will visit the gym
later today.

A. Tell the doctor if you need to park

here.
B. Only the doctor working today can
10.
park here.
C. Park in this space only in an
emergency.

A. Mr. Johnstone will unfortunately be

unable to teach Class 9.2 today.
B. Class 9.2 should get on with some
unfinished work for part of the lesson.
11. C. Students who arrive late to Mr.
Johnstone’s class must tell the office.

A. The red light goes on if the

drinks machine is out of order.
B. If the red light shows, you must wait
12. before you decide on a drink.
C. If the red light is on, you must
choose a different drink.

It is essential
A. to wait six hours before having
more of this medicine.
B. to take this medicine straight after
13. meals.
C. to use this medicine more than
three times a day.

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 A. Cameras cannot be used near this
building.
B. You must look after your cameras
14. here.
C. This building is guarded by
cameras.

A. Do not climb the walls as they are

dangerous.
B. There is a danger of falling on to
the stones.
15. C. Check for loose stones before you
climb.

A. Sunflowers is selling exercise

equipment to members at a special
price.
B. You will qualify for a gift if you
16.
persuade a friend to join Sunflowers.
C. Your annual fee for Sunflowers
Health Club must be paid now.

A. Basketball players are only allowed

to practise here if accompanied by a
professional coach.
B. Basketball training for groups is
17. cancelled until further notice.
C. A basketball coach is available if a
booking is made far enough in
advance.

A. We offer a choice of flats to rent in

this area.
B. This is the best area to find a flat.
18. C. Flats in this area do not cost a lot.

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 How should Mustafa reply to his
brother?
A. by email
B. by phone
19. C. by letter

What did Kenny like about the tower?

A. the view it gave from the top
B. the material used to build it
20.
C. the number of steps it has

A. We regret that there are no tickets

left for the early performance of Swan
Lake.
B. If you want to see Swan Lake, buy
21. your tickets as soon as possible.
C. Swan Lake is unfortunately
cancelled due to disappointing ticket
sales.

A. Register your car here by filling in this

form.
B. Put this form in your car windscreen after
filling it in.
22. C. Place the completed form at the top of your
car windscreen.

A. Laura liked the jumper Jane bought, but

needs it in a different size.
B. Laura wants to try to get the same jumper
in a different colour.
23. C. Laura received two jumpers which were
the same, so wants to exchange one.

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 Why has Kim emailed Sally?
A. to give her some details
B. to let her know that he’s ill
C. to remind her to do something
24.

25. A. All City Bus journeys cost exactly the

same.
CITY BUSES B. You need to have the correct money when
Please have ready the exact you board the bus.
C. You must keep your ticket ready for
fare for your journey checking.

Section 3 Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next
to the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
PASSAGE 1

Atlantic College
Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales.
Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as
the opportunity to study for their exams. The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and
come from all over the word, spend the morning studying. In the afternoon they go out and do
a really useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning
difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers.
One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many
different social backgrounds and countries. As few can afford the fees of £20,000 over two
years, grants are available.
A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they
receive government help.
"I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among
young people", as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said. ''You learn to
live with people and respect them, even the ones you don't like. During the summer holidays
my mother couldn't believe how much less I argued with my sister."
To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods
which really seem to work.

1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A. To give an opinion about a particular student.
B. To give an opinion about a special type of education.
C. To describe the activities the students do in their free time.
D. To describe his own experience of education.

2. What can a reader find out from this text?

A. How to become a student at Atlantic College.

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B. What kind of programme Atlantic College offers
C. What the British education system is like.
D. How to get along better with other people.

3 . What is the writer’s opinion of Atlantic College?

A. It doesn't allow students enough study time.
B. Its students are taught to like each other
C. It doesn't give good value for money.
D. Its way of teaching is successful.
4. How has Barbara changed since being at Atlantic College?
A. She knows a lot about other countries.
B. She is more confident than her sister now.
C. She finds it easier to get on with other people.
D. She prefers her new friends to her family.

PASSAGE 2
Rock Band
Two years ago, our 14-year-old son, Ben, asked us for a set of drums for his birthday.
At first, we were very much against the idea because of the noise. It's better than
watching television or playing computer games in my free time,' Ben argued, 'and it'll
keep me out of trouble.' In the end we gave in. 'All right,' we said, 'but you must
consider the rest of the family and the neighbours when you play.'

That was just the beginning. Because drums are not the easiest instruments to
transport, the other members of Ben's band started appearing at our home with their
guitars and other electrical equipment. And so, for several hours a week, the house
shakes to the noise of their instruments and their teenage singing.

At least Ben's hobby has been good for our health: whenever the band start practising,
my husband and I go out for a long walk. And I must admit that, although their music
may sound a little strange, they are a friendly and polite group of young men. I cannot
judge their musical skill - after all I didn't expect my parents' generation to like the
same music as I did when I was a teenager - but they do play regularly in local clubs
for young people.

Our main worry is that they won't spend enough time on their school work because of
their musical activities, though this hasn't happened yet. I am always stressing to Ben
how important his studies are. But one thing is certain - Ben was right: it has kept him
out of trouble and he is never bored.

1. What is the writer trying to do in this text?

A. complain about her son’s friends
B. give advice to teenagers
C. describe her son’s hobby
D. compare herself with her parents
2. Why did the writer give Ben the present he wanted?
A. She wanted to reward him for working hard.
B. He already had too many computer games.
C. She knew he would use it sensibly.
D. He persuaded her it would be a good idea.
3. Why does the band always practise at Ben’s house?
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 A. It is difficult for Ben to move his drums.
B. The neighbours don’t mind the noise.
C. Ben’s parents enjoy listening to them.
D. They can leave their equipment there.
4. What does the writer say about the band members?
A. Their influence on her son worries her.
B.Their taste in music is different from hers.
C. They play their instruments well.
D. They avoid any contact with her.

PASSAGE 3

When I opened the first “Body Shop” in 1976 my only object was to earn enough to feed my
children. Today “The Body Shop” is an international company rapidly growing all around the
world. In the years since I began I have learned a lot. Much of what I have learned will be
found in this book, for I believe that we, as a company, have something worth saying about
how to run a successful business without giving up what we really believe in.
It’s not a normal business book, nor is it just about my life. The message is that to succeed in
business you have to be different. Business can be fun, a business can be run with love and it
can do well. In business, as in life, I need to enjoy myself, to have a feeling of family and to
fell excited by the unexpected. I have always wanted the people who work for “The Body
Shop” to feel the same way.
Now this book sends these ideas on mine out into the world, makes them public. I’d like to
think there are no limits to our “family”, no limits to what can be done. I find that an exciting
thought. I hope you do, too.

1. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text?

A. to introduce her ideas to the reader.
B. to tell the reader her life story.
C. to explain how international companies operate.
D. to tell the reader how she brought up a family.

2. What would someone learn from this text?

A. how to make a lot of money.
B. how to write a book about business.
C. what the writer’s family is like.
D. what the writer’s book is about.

3. How does the writer feel about the business she runs?
A. She doesn’t care about success if her children are fed.
B. She just runs it for her own entertainment.
C. It is not like any other company.
D. It is likely to become even more successful.

4. What kind of workers does the writer like to employ?

A. workers who have the same attitudes as she does.
B. workers who get on well with the public.
C. workers who can explain her ideas.
D. workers who have their own families.

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PASSAGE 4

If you want to take the whole family on holiday, and keep everybody happy, then i have found
just the place for you. I recently went with a group of friends to stay at the Greenwood Holiday Village,
witch is open from May until October. Built in the centre of a forest, Greenwood is a great place to stay
whatever the weather. Its main attraction for families is the indoor World of Water, whether young and
old can have fun in different pools. Same of these, however, are for serious swimmers.
For sporty people, the Country Club offers tennis, squash and badminton. If your children are
too young to joint in these sports, there are activity clubs. Greenwood is good place for families and it
is traffic free - you explore on foot or bike. Some people complained that this was inconvenienced, but
I was pleased to be out in the fresh air. For evening entertainment, there are shows and cinemas.
Accommodation is in a variety of apartments of different sizes. These have up to four bedrooms,
a kitchen and bathroom, as well as a dinning area. Before going, I thought the apartments might not be
big enough for all of us, but I was pleasantly surprised - it was not too crowded at all. I definitely go
back to Greenwood next year. Why don't you give it a try? Visit their website for further information
now.
1. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this text?
A. to give her opinion of the holiday village
B. to describe what her family did at the holiday village
C. to give advice to a friend going to the holiday village
D. to complain about the holiday village.
2. From this text a reader can find out
A. the best way to get to the holiday village
B. the best time of year to visit the holiday village
C. what activities are available at the holiday village
D. how to reserve accommodation at the holiday village
3. What does the writer thing about the holiday village?
A. The apartments there are not big enough
B. It is not convenient because you cannot use your car
C. It can only be enjoyed in good weather
D. There is something there for all ages.
4. What does the writer say about the apartments?
A. There is not much space between them
B. Each one has its own bathroom
C. The all have four bedrooms
D. Not all of them have dining areas.

PASSAGE 5

The Young Achiever of the Year

Kal Kaur Rai has always been interested in fashion and has just won the title of Young
Achiever of the Year at the Asian Business Awards. Ever since she was a child, she has drawn
clothes and designed patterns. She never told her hard-working parents, who own a
supermarket, that she wanted to turn her hobby into a career. She thought they expected her to
go into a more established business, so she went to university to do a management degree.
After university, she moved to London and worked in an advertising agency, She had to
attend industry events but couldn’t afford the designer clothes she liked. She started making
skirts and tops for herself. When her friends saw her clothes, they asked her to make things
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 for them. She then found a small shop in London willing to take her designs on a sale or-
return basis. They were very popular and nothing came back. This encouraged her to leave
her advertising job, take out a £20,000 loan and begin her own women’s wear label.
Kal’s parents were not angry about her career change and said they would support her,
which really pleased her. Her clothes are now on sale in over 70 stores and her business has
an income of over £500,000. Her clothes appear in fashion magazines, she designs for pop
stars and she has just gained public recognition by winning this award. Her business has come
a long way and she knows she is extremely lucky. ‘What I do is my hobby - and I get paid for
it! But remember, I’ve worked hard for this.’

1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A. encourage fashion designers to make better business plans
B. compare a job in fashion with other choices of career
C. give details of recent changes in the fashion industry
D. explain how a woman set up a fashion business
2. What does the reader learn about Kal’s parents?
A. They wanted Kal to help them run the family business.
B. They did not realise that Kal wanted to work in fashion.
C. They insisted Kal should continue with her job in advertising.
D. They did not think Kal worked hard enough at university.
3. Kal decided to borrow £.20,000 when .
A. all her clothes in the London shop were sold.
B. her friends asked her to make clothes for them
C. she lost her job at the advertising agency.
D. the fashion industry was in a period of growth
4. What does Kal say about her career?
A. She plans to open more stores.
B. She believes that she deserves her success.
C. She particularly enjoys designing for famous people.
D. She expects more people to buy her clothes after the award.

PASSAGE 6

Maria Mutola
Former 800 metres Olympic Champion
In 1988, Maria Mutola was playing football as the only girl in an all-boys team in a local
competition in Mozambique. ‘We won,’ she said. 'At first no one thought it was a problem
that I was a girl. But then the team we beat complained.'
The story appeared in a focal newspaper and Jose Craveirinha, who had encouraged other
African athletes, learnt about Maria. He went to meet her and found her kicking a ball around
outside the football club. He realised immediately that she was fast. ‘He talked to me about
athletics. I had no idea what he meant. The only sport I knew about was football. Then he
bought me running shoes and took me training. It was such hard work and my legs really
ached.' But Jose visited her parents and persuaded them she could be successful and this
would help end their poverty. They agreed to let him take her away to train.
In 1991, she finally accepted an invitation to train in the United States. She had refused
previously because she knew she would miss her family. Her background was unlike those of
the girls she met in the US. She explains, 'They were good athletes but, while I worried about
my parents having enough to eat, they worried about dresses and make-up. They knew very
little about me and even less about my problems. But I knew I was lucky to be there. The
trainers were brilliant and I learnt a lot.'

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 Today, Maria still runs and for most of the year she lives happily in South Africa with her
mother.

1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A. persuade more Africans to take up athletics
B. describe how Maria became a top athlete
C. give information about Mozambique
D. explain how Maria manages to stay fit
2. When Jose first introduced Maria to athletics, she………….. .
A. didn't know what was involved. B. was worried about being injured.
C. was keen to learn everything he knew. D. didn't think her family would approve.
3. Jose Craveirinha found out about Maria when………….. .
A. he went to watch a local football competition.
B. she was blamed for her team losing a football competition.
C. he saw an article about her role in a football match.
D. people complained about another member of her football team.
4. What does Maria say about the girls she met in the United States?
A. They did not make full use of their abilities.
B. Their training programmes were less demanding than hers.
C. They did not show enough respect for the trainers.
D. Their experiences of life were very different from hers.

Section 4
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box. PASSAGE 1
Everywhere(2) As(3) their like Such(6)
Contain(7) Of(8) for Variety(9) But(10)
need Should(1) somewhere Based(4) Its(5)

Nowadays, we are all aware of the fact that we (1)................be eating a healthy diet. We
get advice from (2) ………..; TV, radio, magazines, books, videos and the Internet as
well (3).................friends, colleagues and family. Well, if you find all this advice a little
confusing, then there is now a much simpler solution, dieting by colour. The colour Diet
is (4) ……….. on the theory that the natural colour of food reflects (5) ………..
nutritional content. For example, green food (6)...............as broccoli, spinach and lettuce
(7) ……….. high levels of beta carotene and glucose. These help reduce the risk of
cancer, are a good source of iron and act as powerful antioxidants, while yellow foods
like bananas, corn and lemons have potassium and vitamin C which can reduce the pain
of arthritis, reduce stress and be a good source (8)...............energy. The principles of
the
colour diet are very easy to follow. Make sure that each metal contains a (9)................of
colours, and you will be eating a balanced, healthy diet. But remember, the colours have
to be natural. Eating a packet of Smarties a day will not give you anything (10) ………..
toothache.

PASSAGE 2
Believes(6) Engages(4) good Recent(1) Work(3)
Undertakes(5) Current(8) Destruction(9) Draw(7) Funds(4)
extinction Formed(1) Well(2) Waste(10) rubbish

GREENPEACE
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Greenpeace is an independent organization that campaigns to protect the environment.
It has approximately 4.5 million members worldwide in 158 countries, 300.000 of these
in the United Kingdom. (1)............in North America in 1971, it has since opened
offices
round the world. As (2) ……….. as its campaigning (3).............., it also has a charitable
trust which (4) ……….. scientific research and (5) ……….. educational projects on
environmental issues. Greenpeace (6)................in non-violent direct action. Activists
(7) ……….. public attention to serious threats to the environment. (8).................issues
on which the organization is campaigning include the atmosphere (globe warming), the
(9) ……….. of the rainforests and toxic (10).................being emitted from factories.

PASSAGE 3

All(3) End(4) finish numbers frightened

Afterwards(5) add Share(6) Frightening(8) Mistake(9)
fault Amounts(10) Every(7) Make(1) Of(2)
CARTOON FILMS
Cartoon films have very few limits. If you can draw something, you can (1) it move on
the cinema screen. The use (2) new ideas and advanced computer programs means that
cartoons are becoming exciting again for people of (3) ages.
By the (4) of the 1970s, the cinema world had decided that cartoons were only for
children.
But soon (5) , one or two directors had some original new ideas. They proved that it was
possible to make films in which both adults and children could (6) the fun.
However, not (7) cartoon film was successful. The Black Cauldron, for example, failed,
mainly because it was too (8) for children and too childish for adults. Directors learnt from
this (9) , and the film companies began to make large (10) of money again.

PASSAGE 4
costly Cities(8) Numbers(9) faster Better(10)
Disastrous(3) bicycles Buses(4) Streets(6) Connect(7)
Efficient(1) ancient Countries(2) tunnels burrows
Public transport plays a central role in any (1) urban transport system. In
developing (2)..................where at least 16 cities are expected to have more than 12 million
people each by the end of this decade, failing to give priority to public transport would be (3)
……………... The term ‘public transport’ covers many different types of vehicles, but most
commonly refers to (4) and trains. Rail services fall into four major categories, rapid
rail (also called the underground, tube, metro, or subway), which operates on exclusive rights-
of-in (5) or on elevated tracks; trams, which more with other traffic on
regular(6) ; light rail, which is a quieter, more modern version of trams that can run
either on exclusive rights-of-way or with other traffic; and suburban or regional trains, which
(7) a city with surrounding areas. The recent trend in many (8) is toward
light rail over ‘heavy’ rapid rail systems. Whereas metros require exclusive rights-of-way,
which often means building costly elevated or underground lines and stations, light rail can be
build on regular city streets.
Public transport modes vary in fuel use and emissions and in the space they require,
but if carrying reasonable (9) of passengers, they all perform (10) than single-
occupant private cars on each of these counts.

PASSAGE 5

cheap enough(3) however at(8) what(9) the rich

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for Toll(2) penalty In(5) on
In a word where 2 billion people live in homes that don’t have light bulbs, technology
holds the key (1) banishing poverty. Even the simplest technologies can transform lives
and save money. Vaccines, crops, computers and sources of solar energy can all reduce
poverty in developing countries. For example, cheap oral-rehydration therapy developed in
Bangladesh has dramatically cut the death (2) from childhood diarrhoea.
But even when such technologies exist, the depressing fact is that we can’t make them
(3) for those who most need them. Solar panels, batteries and light bulbs are still beyond
the purse of many, but where they have been installed they change lives. A decent light in the
evening gives children more time for homework and extends the productive day for adults.
Kenya has a thriving solar industry and six years ago Kenyan pioneers also (4)
connecting schools to the Internet via radio links. These people were fortunate (5)
being able to afford solar panels, radios and old computers. How much bigger would the
impact be if these things (6) and priced specifically for poor people?
Multinationals must become part of the solution, because (7) they own around 60
percent of the world’s technology, they seldom make products for poor customers. Of 1,223
new drugs marketed worldwide from 1975 to 1996, for example, just 13 were for tropical
diseases.
People think those enterprises should do more to provide vital products such as
medicines (8) different prices around the world to suit (9) people can afford.
Alternatively, they could pay a percentage of their profit towards research and
development for (10) …………

PASSAGE 6
Support(2) Heart(4) Single(1) through Long(8)
Devote(9) Business(10) mind lonely Realized(5)
became With(7) pleased Proud(3) trade

BETTE NESMITH GRAHAM - A WOMAN IN BUSINESS

Bette Nesmith Graham had always wanted to be an artist, but in the 1940s, she was a (1)
mother with a child to (2) . She learned typing and found work as a
secretary. She was an efficient employee who was (3) of her work and tried to
find a better way to correct typing. She remembered that artists painted over their
mistakes, so why not typists?
With this idea in (4) , Graham put paint, the same colour as the office stationary,
into a bottle and took her brush to work. She used this to correct her typing mistakes
and her boss never (5) _. Soon everyone in the office was using it.
In 1956, Graham started the Mistake Out Company from her home. Her kitchen
(6) a laboratory in which she mixed up an improved product (7) her food
mixer. Although she worked (8) hours, she made little money. Then, one day
she made a mistake at work that she couldn't correct, and her boss sacked her. She now
had the time to (9) to selling Liquid Paper, and the business boomed. By 1967, it
was a million-dollar
(10) .

Part II
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it.
1. They spent two hours watching the film.
The film ……………………………….
2. Who does this van belong to?
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3. Does anyone know what this picture is worth today?
Does anyone know how much this picture is worth
today?
4. I found it more difficult to learn than I had expected.
It wasn’t so easy to learn as i had expected.
5. Nearly every seat was taken in the cinema.
There weren’t many seats left in the cinema.
6. Large cars use more petrol than small cars.
Small cars don’t use as much petrol as large cars.
7. Probably, no other painting is as famous as La Gioconda.
La Gioconda is probably
6. My father was given his first boat by his parents.
My father’s parents ……………………………….
7. I often go cycling with my friend Dan at the weekends.
My friend Dan usually ……………………………….
8. It’s six months since I last went swimming.
I haven’t ………………………………………………
9. None of my friends enjoy reading as much as I do
I enjoy ……………………………………………….
10. Maria lives a long way from her office.
Maria’s office isn’t ………………………………….
11. It is a forty-minute bus journey to her office.
The bus journey to her office ……………………………………………
12. I borrowed a very good book from my teacher.
My teacher ……………………………………………………………….
13. The new pool is near to my home.
It’s not ……………………………………………………………………
14. At a job interview, they will want to know what jobs you have done
before. At a job interview, they will ask: “…............................................”
15. At some firms, staff are given free uniforms.
Some firms ………………………………………………
16. I didn’t go swimming with Sam because I was very busy.
I was ……………………………………….……………
17. I am often given books as presents
People often …………………………………………….
18. Yesterday she got up too late to catch the bus.
Yesterday she got up so …………………………………
19. Jane couldn’t see the screen very well.
Jane found ………………………………….
20. When I was young, I drove a small car.
I used ………………………………………
21. People find the smile of the woman in the painting interesting.
People are ……………………………………………………..

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Topic 1
 You are David Jones. This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend
I’ve got one close friend who I spend a lot of time with. What
about you? Tell me about your friends. How important are they to
you?
 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.

Topic 2
 You are James Walker. This is part of a letter you receive from Emily, an
English friend
Could you give me some advice? I want to travel around your
country for a month. Where should I go? What should I see?

 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.

Topic 3
 You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend
I know you often go to the cinema. Tell me about the last film you saw
and whether you enjoyed it.
 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.

Topic 4
 You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend

It’s so hot here! What’s the weather like in your country at the
moment? What outdoor activities are you able to do at this time of
year? Tell me about it.

 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.

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Topic 5
 You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend
Next month, I’m moving with my family to a different area. I have
to choose between going to a small school in the countryside or a
large school in the centre of town. What should I do?
 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.
Topic 6
 You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend
My sister’s getting married next week and we are all excited about the
wedding. Tell me about weddings in your country. What do people
wear? Do they eat special food?
 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.

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