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ENGLISH PRACTICE 1PART ONE: PHONETICS

I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others )

1 A supposedlyB markedlyC allegedly D determinedly

II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others

1 A possibility B disappointed C manufacture D instrument2 A environment B mystery C contribute D terrific3 A deficiency B psychology C ecological D competitor4 A recommend B difficulty C admirable D document5 A encouragement B interviewer C acknowledge D miraculously

PART TWO: LEXICO-GRAMMAR

I Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences

1 Only after the atomic bomb and development in the air travel _, science fiction really become popular.

A had created/ had taken off/ was B had been created/ had been taken off/ hasC had been created/ had taken off/ did D had been created/ / had taken off/ had

2 We’ve bought some chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away.

3 I don’t think she can get her message _ to the students She seems too nervous.

4 _, it is obvious that the whole thing was a waste of time and effort.A None of us wanted to go in the first place

B Staff meetings are often boring and have no apparent point to themC Since the results were far more satisfactory than anyone had expectedD Seeing that we couldn’t solve anything in the end

5 There are words in English having more than one meaning Pay close attention to this fact.A a large many B quite many C a great many D quite a lot6 This car has many features including _.

A stereo, safety devices, air condition, and it saves gasB good music, safety devices, air conditioning, and gasC stereo, safety devices, air conditioned, and good gas

D stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and low gas mileage7 Round and round _.

A the wheels of the engine went B did the wheels of the engine goC went the wheels of the engine D going the wheels of the engine

8 The replacement of shops such as the groceries and chemists’ by the café _ the housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping.

9 Your argument _ that Britain is still a great power, but this is no longer the case.

10 They are happily married although, of course, they argue _.

A most times B from day to day C every now and then D on the occasion11 He promised to mend the broken wheel soon without _

12 One of the first exercises in math class is measure the radius of a circle.A to learn and B to learn how to C learning to D learn to13 We were shocked to hear the news of your .

A having fired B being fired C having been fired D to have been fired14 I don’t know French, but I’ll .

A get Tom to translate it B have it translate C have Tom to translate it D make it translate15 _ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell.

16 _ have settled, one of their first concerns has been to locate an adequate water supply.

17 Politicians should never lose of the needs of the people they represent.

A view B sight C regard D prospect

18 _ team sports require cooperation

A Of all B They are all C Why all are D All19 Studies indicate _ collecting art today than ever before.

A there are that more people B more people that areC that there are more people D people there are more

20 Doctors advise people who are deficient vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables.A from B of C in D for

21 Dick put ball in net in _ second half but goal was disallowed.A a - a - a - a B the - the - the - the

C the - the - a - a D a - a - the - the

22 There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened _ a sudden loud noise.A being there B should there be C there was D there have been23 The computer has dramatically affected photographic lenses are constructed.

A is the way B that the way C which way do D the way24 Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a writer.

25 The handwriting is completely This note must have been written a long time ago.

II Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets

a The children were frightened because the lights suddenly (1.go) out and they (2.sit) in the

dark

b What tune (3 play) when we (4 come) in?

c She was badly hurt when her car hit another car If she (5 wear) her seat belt, she (6 not hurt)

so badly.

d It is vital that no one else (7 know) _ about the secret government operation.e It seems strange to be standing here, (8 look) _ out at SydneyHarbor

f Tom had a lucky escape He (9 kill) when a car crashed into the front of his house.

g _ (10 Rank) as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created.III There are ten mistakes in the following passage Find and correct them (1.5 pt)

It seems that the mystery of why the Pyramids were built may have solved Until quite recently people got used tothink that they were just tombs for pharaohs Instead, the connection with astronomy seems much more important.Egyptologists have often asked them how long it spent to build them and why people built them in first place Expertscame up with a suggestion that the Egyptians may have believed in the River Nile was the earthly equivalent of theMilky Way Many agree that the sizes of the three Giza Pyramids are in promotion to the three stars of Orion.Nothing, then, was by the chance Rather, the souls of dead pharaohs were deliberately being project through shafts toreach at their goal of the Orion constellation.

IV Give the correct form of the word in each of the following brackets.(1.5 pt)

It was not so long ago that we dealt with colleagues through face-to-face (1 INTERACT) and with

counterparts and customers by phone or letter But the world of communication has undergone a dramatic

transformation, not for all the good Email, while (2 DOUBT) _ a swift means of communication providingyour server is fully (3.FUNCTION) and that the address you have contains no (4 ACCURATE) _ hashad a (5 SIGNIFY) _ effect on certain people’s behaviour, both at home and business For those people, the useof email has become irresistibly (6 ADDICT) _ to the extent that it is (7 THREAT) _ their mental andphysical health Addicts spend their day (8 COMPULSION) _ checking for email and have a (9 TEND)

to panic if their server goes down It is estimated that one in six people spend four hours a day sending and

receiving messages, the equivalent to more than two working days a week The negative effect on (10 PRODUCE)

is something employers are well aware of.

PART THREE: READING (6.0 POINTS)

I Read the following passage and choose the option that indicates the correct answer to each of the followingquestions.(2.0 pts)

In the United States in the early 1800's, individual state governments had more effect on the economy than did

the federal government States chartered manufacturing, banking, mining, and transportation firms and participated inthe construction of various internal improvements such as canals, turnpikes, and railroads The states encouraged

internal improvements in two distinct ways; first, by actually establishing state companies to build such

improvements; second, by providing part of the capital for mixed public-private companies setting out to make aprofit

In the early nineteenth century, state governments also engaged in a surprisingly large amount of directregulatory activity, including extensive licensing and inspection programs Licensing targets reflected both similaritiesand differences between the economy of the nineteenth century and that of today: in the nineteenth century, stateregulation through licensing fell especially on peddlers, innkeepers, and retail merchants of various kinds The

perishable commodities of trade generally came understate inspection, and such important frontier staples as lumberand gunpowder were also subject to state control Finally, state governments experimented with direct labor and

business regulation designed to help the individual laborer or consumer, including setting maximum limits on hours

of work and restrictions on price-fixing by businesses

Although the states dominated economic activity during this period, the federal government was not inactive.

Its goals were the facilitation of western settlement and the development of native industries Toward these ends, the

federal government pursued several courses of action It established a national bank to stabilize banking activities inthe country and, in part, to provide a supply of relatively easy money to the frontier, where it was greatly needed forsettlement It permitted access to public western lands on increasingly easy terms, culminating in the Homestead Actof 1862, by which title to land could be claimed on the basis of residence alone Finally, it set up a system of tariffsthat was basically protectionist in effect, although maneuvering for position by various regional interests producedfrequent changes in tariff rates throughout the nineteenth century.

1 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A States's rights versus federal rights.

B The participation of state governments in railroad, canal, and turnpike construction.C The roles of state and federal governments in the economy of the nineteenthcentury.D Regulatory activity by state governments.

2 The word “effect” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A value B argument C influence D restraint

3 All of the following are mentioned in the passage as areas that involved statevernments in the nineteenth centuryEXCEPT _

A mining B banking C manufacturing D higher education

4 The word “distinct” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _

A separate B innovative C alarming D provocative

5 It can be inferred from the first paragraph that in the nineteenth century canals and railroads were _.

A built with money that came from the federal governmentB much more expensive to build than they had been previouslyC built predominantly in the western part of the countryD sometimes built in part by state companies

6 The regulatory activities of state governments included all of the following EXCEPT _.

A licensing of retail merchants B inspecting materials used in turnpike maintenanceC imposing limits on price-fixing D control of lumber

7 The word “setting” in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _

A discussing B analyzing C establishing D avoiding

8 The word “ends” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .

A benefits B decisions C services D goals

9 According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Homestead Act of 1862?

A It made it increasingly possible for settlers to obtain land in the West.B It was a law first passed by state governments in the West.

C It increased the money supply in the West.D It established tariffs in a number of regions.

10 Which of the following activities was the responsibility of the federal government in the nineteenth century?

A.Control of the manufacture of gunpowder.

B Determining the conditions under which individuals worked.C Regulation of the supply of money.

D Inspection of new homes built on western lands.

II Read the text below and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (2.0 pts)

The British are widely (1) _ to be a very polite nation, and in (2) respects this is true An Italianjournalist once commented of the British that they need (3) _ fewer than four “thank you” merely to buy a bus

ticket The first, from the bus conductor means, “I’m here.” The second accompanies the handing over of the money.

The third, again from the conductor, (4) “Here is your ticket.”, and then the passenger utters a final one as heaccepts the tickets Such transactions in most (5) parts of the world are usually conducted in total silence Insharp contrast to this excessive politeness with strangers, the British are strangely lacking (6) _ ritual phrases forsocial interaction The exhortation “Good appetite”, uttered in so (7) other languages to fellow-diners before a

meal, does not exist in English The nearest equivalent – Enjoy your dinner! – is said only by people who will not be

partaking of the meal in question What’s more, the British (8) happiness to their friends or acquaintances only atthe start of a new year and at (9) _ such as birthdays, (10) _ the Greeks routinely wish all and sundry a “good

week” or a “good month”.

Your answers:

1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. 6. _ 7. _ 8. _ 9. _ 10.

III Read the passage and choose the best option for each of the following blanks (2.0 pts)

Media and advertising

After more than fifty years of television, it might seem only obvious to conclude that it is here to ( 1) .There have been many objections to it during this time, of course, and (2) a variety of grounds Did it causeeye-strain? Was the (3) bombarding us with radioactivity? Did the advertisements contain subliminalmessages, persuading us to buy more? Did children turn to violence through watching it, either because so ( 4)

programmes taught them how to shoot, rob, and kill, or because they had to do something to counteract the hours they

had spent glued to the tiny screen? Or did it simply create a vast passive (5) drugged by glamorous serials andinane situation (6) ? On the other hand did it increase anxiety by sensationalizing the news [or the news whichwas (7) by suitable pictures] and filling our living rooms with war, famine and political unrest? (8) in

all, television proved to be the all-purpose scapegoat for the second half of the century, blamed for everything, but

above all, eagerly watched For no (9) how much we despised it, feared it, were bored by it, or felt that it took

us away from the old paradise of family conversation and hobbies such as collecting stamps, we never turned it off.

We kept staring at the screen, aware that our own tiny (10) was in if we looked carefully.

PART FOUR: WRITING (6.0 POINTS)

I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (2.0pts)

1 If the work is finished by lunchtime, you can go home.

5 That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji

That takes me

6 People rumour that he is rich but stingy.

7 The success of our local theater has made our city famous (map)

III Essay writing (2.0 pts)

Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms Other high schools permit students to decide whatto wear to school Which of these two school policies do you think is better?

In about 250 words, write an essay to expess your opinion, usingspecific reasons and examples to support youropinion.

(You may continue your writing on the back page if you need more space.)

PART ONE: PHONETICS (1.0 POINT)

I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently fromthat of the others (0.5 pt)

II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.(0.5 pt)

PART TWO: LEXICO-GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)

I Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.(2.5pts)

II Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets (1.5 pt)

3 was being played 4 came

5 had been wearing 6 wouldn’t have been hurt

9 could have been killed 10 To be ranked

III There are ten mistakes in the following passage Find and correct them (1.5 pt)

It seems that the mystery of why the Pyramids were built may (1 have solvedhave been solved) Until quiterecently people got used (2 to thinkto thinking) that they were just tombs for pharaohs Instead, the connectionwith astronomy (3.seem  seems) much more important Egyptologists have often asked (4 them  themselves)how long it (5 spent  took) to build them and why people built them in (6 first place  the first place) Expertscame up with a suggestion that the Egyptians may have (7 believed in believed that) the River Nile was the

earthly equivalent of the Milky Way Many agree that the sizes of the three Giza Pyramids are in propotion to the

three stars of Orion Nothing, then, was (8 by the chance  by chance) Rather, the souls of dead pharaohs weredeliberatedly being (9 project  projected) through shafts to (10 reach at  reach) their goal of the Orion

IV Give the correct form of the word in each of the following brackets (1.5 pt)

10 PRODUCTION

PART THREE: READING (6.0 POINTS)

I Read the following passage and choose the option that indicates the correct answer to each of the following questions.(2.0 pts)

1 C 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 D 6 B 7 C 8 D 9 A 10 C

II Read the text below and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (2.0 pts)

III Read the passage and choose the best option for each of the following blanks (2.0 pts)

PART FOUR: WRITING (6 POINTS)

I Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the given words (2.0 pts)

1 Get the work finished by lunchtime and you can go home.2 It’s about time you did your homework.

3 Only on his fourth proposal did she accept to marry him.

4 He attributed his win/ victory/ success/ achievement/ triumph to good luck.5 That takes me back to the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji.

6 What people rumour is that he is rich but stingy.

7 There is no point in considering such a ridiculous proposal seriously.8 The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh.

9.There is an absence of animals in a vast area after the forest fire.

10 So intense was the hatred for Frank’s new policies that the staff went on strike.

II Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the given one, using the word given in the brackets Do not alter theword in any way (2.0 pts)

1 It suddenly dawned on me what the meaning of a “freebie” was.2 After the scandal, he was asked to hand in his resignation.3 Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument 4 My father is feeling (a bit) under the weather these days.5 I don’t think this record will ever catch on.

6 His arrival took us (completely) by surprise.

7 The success of our local theater has put our city on the map.8 He is by no means a reliable witness.

9 Our company has got the monopoly of/on/in importing these chemicals.10 The band’s tour is in the balance.

III Essay writing (2.0 pts) Marking scheme

Markers should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly before marking thepapers The mark given to part III is based on the following scheme:

 Câu đề dẫn phải thể hiện được rõ ý kiến của người viết

 Bố cục hợp lí, rõ ràng phù hợp với yêu cầu của đề bài và đầy đủ 3 phần: mở bài,thân bài, kết luận.

 Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận

 Phát triển ý có trình tự logic và mạch lạc

 Có giải thích, dẫn chứng, ví dụ xác thực đủđể bảo vệý kiến của người viết

 Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp với nội dung của bài viết

 Sử dụng ngôn từđúng văn phong/ thể loại, đa dạng về từ vựng và cấu trúc. Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển

Đủ thuyết phục người đọcĐủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận

Độ dài: Số từ không nhiều hơn hoặc ít hơn so với quy định 10 %

 Sử dụng đúng dấu câu Chính tả: Viết đúng chính tả

- Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị tính một lỗi (trừ 1% điểm của bài viết)- Cùng một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính là một lỗi

 Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ pháp (Lỗi ngữ pháp gây hiểu nhầm/sai lệch ý sẽ bị trừ 1% điểm bài viết.)

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ENGLISH PRACTICE 2

A PHONETICS (10 points)

Question 1: Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the

other words Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below (5p)

Question 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words

Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below (5p)

06 A argumentativeB psychologicalC contributoryD hypersensitive07 A atomicB brilliantC determinedD ambitious08 A trigonometryB explanatoryC immediatelyD democracy

10 A majorityB ceremonyC astronomyD investitureB GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (60 points)

Question 3: Give the correct tense/ form of the verbs in the brackets Write your answers in the

numbered blanks provided below (30p)

a It’s time we (11 go) If we (12 not leave) now, we (13 miss) the train.

b I know I (14 not write) to you before, but I (15 be) so busy recently that I (16 not have) time forwriting letters I (17 telephone) you instead, but I (18 forget) your number.

c Why didn’t you tell me you could lend me the money? I (19 not borrow) it from the bank.

d He is walking (20 hurry) to the place where his ex-wife, a famous naturalist now (21 lie) (22 bury)among the animals she (23 love) so much.

e We will see Alice at the corner, she (24 wait) for us when we (25 arrive).f He resents (26 be) (27 tell) what (28 do).

g Her mother (29 go) abroad last month, so it (30 not be) her you see at the theater last Sunday.

Question 4: The passage below contains 10 errors IDENTIFY and CORRECT them (0) has been

done as an example Write your answers in the numbered blanks below (20p)

Question 5: Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE Write your answers in

the numbered blanks provided below the passage (10p)

41 We’re all very obliged _ you

42 When the wound has healed _ you can remove the plaster.43 Without a fridge, fresh food will go _ very quickly.

44 I’m faithful _ my principle.

45 I haven’t heard _ Mandy since she wrote in July.46 This service is free _ charge.

47 They went ahead contrary _ my advice.

48 The weather was fine, and everyone was making _ the coast

49 We’re going _ Tom’s car tomorrow.50 Have a card _ your sleeve.

C READING (40 points)

Question 6: Read the following passage and choose the best answer Write your answers in the

numbered blanks provided below the passage (20p)

In addition to the great ridges and volcanic chains, the oceans conceal another form ofundersea mountains: the strange guyot, or flat-topped seamount No marine geologist even suspectedthe existence of these isolated mountains until they were discovered by geologist Harry H Hess in1946 He was serving at the time as naval officer on a ship equipped with a fathometer Hess namedthese truncated peaks for the nineteenth-century Swiss-born geologist Arnold Guyot, who had servedon the faculty of Princeton University for thirty years Since then, hundreds of guyots have beendiscovered in every ocean but the Arctic Like offshore canyons, guyots present a challenge tooceanographic theory They are believed to be extinct volcanoes Their flat tops indicate that theyonce stood above or just below the surface, where the action of waves leveled off their peaks Yettoday, by definition, their summits are at least 600 feet below the surface, and some are as deep as8,200 feet Most lie between 3,200 feet and 6,500 feet Their tops are not really flat but slope upwardto a low pinnacle at the center Dredging from the tops of guyots has recovered basalt and coralrubble, and that would be expected from the eroded tops of what were once islands Some of thismaterial is over 80 million years old Geologists think the drowning of the guyots involved twoprocesses: The great weight of the volcanic mountains depressed the sea floor beneath them, and thelevel of the sea rose a number of times, especially when the last Ice Age ended, some 8,000 to 11.000years ago.

51 What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?

A To trace the career of Arnold Guyot.

B To describe feature of the undersea world.

C To present the results of recent geologic research.D To discuss underwater ridges and volcano chains

52 The word “conceal” is closest in meaning to which of the following?

53 The passage implies that guyots were first detected by means of .

C a deep-sea diving expeditionD research submarines

54 The author indicates that Arnold Guyot .

A was Harry Hess's instructorB invented the fathometerC named the guyed after himselfD taught at Princeton University

55 What does the passage say about the Arctic Ocean?

A The first guyot was discovered there.B No guyots have ever been found there.

C There are more guyots there than in any other ocean.D It is impossible that guyots were ever formed there.

56 The author states that offshore canyons and guyots have which of the following characteristics in

A Both are found on the ocean floor near continental shelves.B Both present oceanographers with a mystery.

C Both were formed by volcanic activity.

D Both were, at one time, above the surface of the sea.

57 According to the passage, most guyots are found at a depth of .

A less than 600 feet.B between 600 and 3,200 feet.C between 3,200 and 6,500 feetD more than 8,200 feet

51 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “rubble”?

51 According to the passage, which of the following two processes were involved in the submersion of

A Erosion and volcanic activity.

B The sinking of the sea floor and the rising of sea level.

C Mountain building and the action of ocean currentsD High tides and earthquakes

60 According to the passage, when did sea level significantly rise?

C From 8,000 to 11,000 yearsD 80 million years ago

Question 7: Read the following passage and choose the best answer Write your answers in the

numbered blanks provided below the passage (20p)

As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones werereworked The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutchsettlers to New York in the early 18th century Traditionally, Santa Claus - from the Dutch Sinter Klaas -was depicted as a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air Known as SaintNicholas in Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedientchildren In North America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the

religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter.

Santa’s transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit

from Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter The poem

introduced many Americans to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a drawn sleigh Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast furtherstrengthened the legend during the second half of the 19th century Living at the North Pole andassisted by elves, the modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children By the late 19th

reindeer-century he had become such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia

O’Hanlon wrote to the New York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a directanswer: “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”.

61 Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage?

A Sinter KlaasB Saint NicholasC A GermanD Dutch settlers

62 Santa Claus was traditionally described as a .

A tall man who could walk through the air.B fat, jolly, old man.

C religious figure.D fat man riding a white horse.

63 Santa Claus in North America was depicted as .

A a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter.B a good old man with less religious character.

C one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas.D a jolly man on horseback.

64 Who was Black Peter?

A an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas.B an elf who rode a white horse.C one of the disobedient children.D a popular traditional figure.

65 What word is closest in meaning to “attributes”?

A symbols of a personB natural qualities C effectsD outer appearance

66 Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from?

A the North PoleB EuropeC North AmericaD the City of New York

67 1823 was mentioned as a year when .

A Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poemB Clement Clark Moore’s poem made him popularC Saint Nicholas visited New York

D the image of Santa Claus was transformed

68 According to Clement Clark Moore’s poem

A Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one.B Santa Claus had wings and could fly.

C Santa Claus liked poetry.

D Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh.

69 The answer “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is an illustration for the fact that .A the New York Sun was popular with children.

B Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time.C newspapers are unreliable.

D Virginia O’Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sun

70 Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A Santa Claus was an imaginary old man created by artists based on traditional figures.B Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas.

C Santa Claus was a real figure living in northern America.

D Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter.D USE OF ENGLISH (30 points)

Question 8: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage Write your

answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage (0) has been done as an example.

Vietnamese generally shake hands when greeting and parting Using both hands shows respectas does a (71) bow of the head In rural areas, elderly people do not extend their hand aregreeted with a bow Women are more (72) to bow the head than to shake hands Vietnamesenames begin with the family name and are (73) by a given name For example, in the nameNguyen Van Due, Nguyen is the family name People address (74) by their given names, butadd a title that indicates their perceived (75) to the other person These titles are familyrelated rather than professional Among colleagues, for example, the (76) of the two mightcombine the given name with the title of Anh ("Older Brother") A(n) (77) greeting combined

with the given name and title is Xin chao ("Hello.") Classifiers for gender and familiarity are also

combined with the greeting In formal meetings, business cards are sometimes (78) ongreeting.

Vietnamese people have a strong (79) of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannotshow their guests full respect by preparing for their arrival Therefore, it (80) to visit someonewithout having been invited Gifts are not required, but are appreciated Flowers, incense, or tea maybe proper gifts for the hosts Hosts also appreciate a small gift for their children or elderly parents

74 A each oneB one otherC one the other D one another

80 A inactiveB inaccurateC inappropriate D inexact

Question 9: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word Write your answers in the numbered blanks

provided below the passage (0) has been done as an example (10p)

Cell Phones

Cell phones have been popular in Japan (0 since) the early 1990s, but it was (81) until

1999 that their use really took off The age of cell phones has emerged, but with it come problems.Cell phones are used on buses and trains, in restaurants, and in all areas of (82) Theycause problems when they (82) during meetings, concerts, weddings, or even funerals.What's more, people speak loudly in public, and students read and text messages during lessons.(83) seriously, when a cell phone is used near a person (84) a pacemaker to fegulate hisheartbeat, its radio waves may interfere with the functioning of the pacemaker.

Now, something is being done to solve these (86) In many places, new technology isbeing used to block cell phone calls Airline (87) are requested to stop using cell phones whileon board Concert halls ask their audience to switch their phones to the (88) mode.However, phone users fear that if they do not (89) their phones, they will lose valuablebusiness opportunities That's why many do not (90) off their phones even when they areasked to.

Question 10: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word Write your answers in the

numbered spaces provided below (10p)

91 Those (theatre) group has never lost its appeal.

92 Dolphins, (mammal) species, sometimes jump above the surface of the water.

93 The situation is so (chaos) in some countries now that it is difficult to see any solution94 He’s the most (please), ill-mannered person I’ve ever met.

95 Good friends can enrich the quality of our lives (measure).

96 This famous singer had two (enter) in the Guinness Book of World Records.

97 Beauty is in the eye of the (hold).

98 Computers are now considered (dispense) in the business world.

99 Due to (electric) the difference between urban life and rural life is more and more reduced.100 A doctor may prescribe (biotic) if the patient has an infection

E WRITING (30p)

Question 11: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the

sentence printed before it (10p).

101 Someone stole the old lady’s handbag.

→ The old lady was 102 A true story forms the basis of Mary’s new novel.

→ Mary’s new novel 103 If you have completed your test, you can go home.

→ Get 104 Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.

→ Without 105 Something must be done to solve this problem.

→ Urgent

Question 12: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar its possible in

meaning to the original sentence Use the word given and other words as necessary Do notchange the form of the given word (10p).

106 The job received over a hundred applications (APPLIED)→

107 Alan prides himself on his punctuality.(TAKES)→

108 Many people attended this year’s festival (TURNOUT)→

109 He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer (NAME)→

110 The whole team was in a happy mood (SPIRITS)→

Question 13: Writing an essay (40p)

It is widely believed nowadays that social knowledge and the ability to adapt in a changing society make a school-leaver succeed in getting a job.

What do you think about the saying?

Write an essay of around 250 words to prove your points.

_THE END _

A PHONETICS (10p)

Question 1: (5p)01 C 02 A 03 B 04 C 05 C

Question 2: (5p)06 C 07 B 08 A 09 D 10 BB GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (20p)

Question 3: (10p)

11 went 12 don’t leave13 will miss14 shouldn’t/ oughtn’t have written 15 have been 16 haven’t had 17 should/would have telephoned 18 have forgot(ten)19 needn’t have borrowed20 hurrying 21 lies 22 buried

23 loved24 will be waiting 25 arrive26 being 27 told 28 to do29 went 30 can’t/ couldn’t have been

Question 4: (10p)

31 visiting → to visit32 no → not33 right address → the right address34 their → its35 up → down36 had → had been

37 risen → raised38 extending → extended

39 previous → previously 40 untidy gravel yard → an untidy gravel yard

Question 8: (10p)

71 B 72 D 73 C 74 D 75 B 76 A 77 B 78 D 79 A 80 C

Question 9: (10p)

86 problems 87 passengers88 silent89 answer90 turn/switch

103 Get your test completed/ finished and you can go home.

104 Without absolute secrecy this mission would not have succeeded/ been successful/ been asuccess/ would have failed.

105 Urgent action is/ measures are necessary/ essential to solve this problem.

Question 13: (20p) ESSAY WRITING

_THE END _ ENGLISH PRACTICE 3

I LEXICO-GRAMMAR (7/20 points)

Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Write your answer (A, B, C,or D) in the numbered box

1 Sheila will inherit everything her uncle’s death.

A on account of B in spite of C in the event of D in place of2 His poor handling of the business on negligence.

3 Down for three days.

C did the rain pour D do the rain poor

4 Can I your brains for a moment? I can’t do this crossword by myself.

5 The job wasn’t giving the of the experience he wanted.

A width B depth C length D breadth6 I suppose I could advertising.

7 The storm ripped our tent to .

8 She travelled the world in of her dreams

A pursuit B finding C chase D trail 9 The agency is and not run for profit.

10 Mike, _, will you switch off that television!

12 The grammar section provides coverage of all the most (PROBLEM) _ areas.

13 He has recorded the (NARRATE) for the production 14 In this profession, women (NUMBER) men by two to one.15 An (LAY) _ showing population can be placed on top of the map.

16 The shells are so hard and they are virtually (DESTROY) _.17 We should arrive two days early in order to (CLIMATE) .18 These changes are likely to (POOR) single-parent families even further.

19 I’m afraid the hospital is desperately (STAFF) at the moment.20 This book will challenge your (CONCEPT) _ about rural life.

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Part 3: The passage below contains 10 mistakes Underline the mistakes and correct them in thespace provided in the column on the right (0) has been done as an example

Human and primates, the family of apes, gorillas, and chimpanzees, amongothers, divide many common traits

While primates are deemed the most intelligent of animals, most researchersbelieved they lack the capacity to produce language However, a research projectin the 1970s at University of Georgia showed promise that chimpanzees havethe ability to learn a certain language, just as human children do.

The project used several chimpanzees as test subjects in which Lana, a femalechimp was the study focus

Though the primates lack the vocal constructions to make human speechpatterns, the researchers created a language called Yerkish, using lexigrammade up of symbols that represent sounds and words 125 symbols were placedon a keyboard, which Lana was taught how to use the board to communicatewith the researchers She successfully expressed her thoughts by pressingdifferent keys in succession In some cases, she used up to seven at times.

0 Humans

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Part 4: Supply the correct form of the VERB in brackets to complete the passage Write youranswer in the numbered box

I don't normally go to the cinema Not because I don't like it but because it's just a habit I(31.never GET) into However, on this occasion I (32 DECIDE) to go because myfriends (33 constantly GO) on about this film all week and eventually wore me down It wasstarring some ephemeral Hollywood actor whom I had vaguely heard of but couldn't put a face to Wegot to the cinema early to find people (34 already WAIT) outside, which suggested that myfriends weren't the only ones who thought it was worth seeing although I could still think of several

other things I would rather having been doing at that moment In the end, the film (35 TURN) _out to be not half as bad as expected, though I (36 PREFER) something with a bit moreaction The plot centred on two men who were planning to carry out some immensely complicatedrobbery, though what they (37 completely FAIL) _ to realize was that all the time their plans(38 closely MONITOR) by the police Somewhat unpredictably, however, they got awaywith it because they (39 CHANGE) _ their plans at the last minute It was okay but I (40.notTHINK) of going again.

41 He likes to show _ how well he speaks French.

42 They were sad because the plan fell _ at the last minutes

43 Ben is a true adventurer He has climbed this country's highest mountain, canoed _ thecontinent, and hiked through the Amazon jungle.

44 She wrote the book _ collaboration with one of her students.

45 You'd better write _ the appointment in your agenda, or you'll probably forget.46 Mary has always looked _ to her uncle, who is a very successful actor.

47 I do feel you, honestly!

48 As I had put on weight, my dress was too tight so I had to let it especially around the waist.49 I'm sorry but Dr Ho sees patients _ appointments only

50 He spoke _ such assurance that we couldn't but believe him

II READING (6/ 20 points)

Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap.Write your answer in the numbered box (0) has been done as an example

When faced (0) some new and possible bewildering technology change, most people(51) in one of two ways They either recoil (52) anything new, claiming that it isunnecessary, or too complicated or that it (53) makes life less than human Or they learn toadapt to the new invention and (54) wonder how they could possibly have existed (55) it Take computers as example For many of us, they still (56) a threat to our freedom and giveus a frightening (57) of a future in which all decisions will be (58) by machines Thismay be because they seem (59) , and difficult to understand Ask most people what you can usea home computer for, and you usually get vague answers about how ‘they give you information’ Infact, even those of us who are (60) with computer and use them in our daily work, have littleidea of how they work But it does not take long to learn how to operate a business programme, evenif things occasionally go wrong for no apparent (61) Presumably, much the same happenedwhen telephone and television became widespread What seems to alarm most people is the(62) of technology change, (63) than change itself And the objections that are made tonew technology may (64) have a point to them, since change is not always an improvement Aswe discover during power cuts, there is a lot to be said for the oil lamp, the coal fire, and forms ofentertainment, such as books or board (65) , which don’t have to be plugged into work.

53 A somewhereB someplaceC somewayD somewhat54 A eventuallyB possiblyC initiallyD naturally

Part 2: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 66 to 75 that follow

THE HISTORY OF THE GUITAR

The word 'guitar' was brought into English as an adaptation of the Spanish word 'guitarra’,which was, in turn, derived from the Greek 'kithara' Tracing the roots of the word further back intolinguistic history, it seems to have been a combination of the Indo-European stem 'guit-’, meaningmusic, and the root '-tar’, meaning chord or string The root '-tar' is actually common to a number oflanguages, and can also be found in the word 'sitar’, also a stringed musical instrument Although thespelling and pronunciation differ between languages, these key elements have been present in mostwords for 'guitar' throughout history.

While the guitar may have gained most of its popularity as a musical instrument during themodern era, guitar-like instruments have been in existence in numerous cultures throughout theworld for more than 5.000 years The earliest instruments that the modern eye and ear wouldrecognise as a 'normal' acoustic guitar date from about 500 years ago Prior to this time, stringedinstruments were in use throughout the world, but these early instruments are known primarily fromvisual depictions, not from the continued existence of music written for them The majority of thesedepictions show simple stringed instruments, often lacking some of the parts that define a modernguitar A number of these instruments have more in common with the lute than the guitar.

There is some uncertainty about the exact date of the earliest six-string guitar The oldest onestill in existence, which was made by Gaetano Vinaccia, is dated 1779 However, the authenticity ofsix-string guitars alleged to have been made prior to 1790 is often suspect, as many fakes have beendiscovered dating to this era The early nineteenth century is generally accepted as the time periodduring which six-string guitars began taking on their modern shape and dimensions Thus for nearlytwo hundred years, luthiers, or guitar makers, have been producing versions of the modern acousticguitar.

The first electric guitar was not developed until the early twentieth century GeorgeBeauchamp received the first patent for an electric guitar in 1936, and Beauchamp went on to co-found Rickenbacker, originally known as the Electro String Instrument Company AlthoughRickenbacker began producing electric guitars in the late 1930s, this brand received most of its famein the 1960s, when John Lennon used a Rickenbacker guitar for the Beatles' debut performance on theEd Sullivan show in 1964 George Harrison later bought a Rickenbacker guitar of his own, and thecompany later gave him one of their earliest 12-string electric guitars Paul McCartney also used aRickenbacker bass guitar for recording The Beatles continued to use Rickenbacker guitars throughouttheir career, and made the instruments highly popular among other musicians of the era.

The Fender Musical Instruments Company and the Gibson Guitar Corporation were two otherearly electric guitar pioneers, both developing models in the early 1950s Fender began with theTelecaster in 1950 and 1951, and the Fender Stratocaster debuted in 1954 Gibson began selling theGibson Les Paul, based partially on assistance from jazz musician and guitar innovator Les Paul, in1952 The majority of present day solid-body electric guitars are still based largely on these threeearly electric guitar designs.

Throughout the history of the guitar, an enormous number of individuals have made theirmark on the way in which the instrument was built, played and perceived Though some of theseindividuals are particularly well known, like the Beatles or Les Paul, the majority of these people are

virtually invisible to most modern guitar fans By looking at the entire history of the guitar, ratherthan just recent developments, largely confined to electric guitars, it is possible to see more of thecontributions of earlier generations.

Questions 66-70

Complete the sentences Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each

answer Write your answer in the numbered box.

66 Despite differences in _, 'guit-' and '-tar' appear in the word for 'guitar' in many languages.67 Instruments that we would call acoustic guitars have been made and played for approximately _.

68 The of acoustic guitars have not changed much in 200 years.

69 Les Paul, the well-known guitarist, was involved in the development of the electric guitar.70 Most of the guitar know little about its rich history.

Complete the summary Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.

Write your answer in the numbered box.

Instruments similar to the guitar have been played by musicians for over (71) years What weknow about many of these instruments comes from (72) rather than actual physical examplesor music played on them In some ways, these early stringed instruments were closer to (73) than the guitar as we know it today We do have examples of six-string guitars that are 200 years old.However, the (74) of six-string guitars made by guitar makers who are also known as luthiersbefore the final decade of the eighteenth century is often open to question.

Although the electric guitar was invented in the 1930s, it took several decades for electric guitars todevelop, with the company Rickenbacker playing a major part in this development Most (75) electric guitars in use today are similar in design to guitars produced by the Fender MusicalInstruments Company and the Gibson Guitar Corporation in the 1950s.

Your answers

75.

Part 3: Some parts of the following passages have been removed Read the passage and thenchoose from the list A-J given below the best phrase to fill each of the spaces Some of thesuggested answers do not fit at all Write your answer in the numbered box (0) has been done asan example

PEDAL POWER

If you are trying to get around central London when the traffic is bad and you can’t find a taxi,

(0) : pedal-powered rickshaws are becoming increasingly popular in the capital In fact, it is

estimated that 350 of them now cruise the streets, though there is no official licensing procedure forthese diminutive vehicles, so precise numbers are not available And this is exactly the problem; it isclaimed by residents’ associations and taxi drivers Since rickshaws are not subject to the sameregulations as other vehicles, (76) Consequently, the areas around popular tourist sightsare sometimes packed with stationary pedicabs, as the rickshaws are also known And (77) as no specific law is being broken

On the other hand, (78) , which naturally get stuck in traffic jams like other motorvehicle And unlike traditional London cabs, pedal-powered rickshaws cause no pollution whatsoever.Many tourists like them because they are an amusing, unusual way to get around But are theypotentially dangerous? Well, (79) Some taxi drivers claim the three-wheeled vehicles areinherently unstable and may tip over if the driver takes a corner too quickly Rickshaw drivers insistthat they drive almost exclusively in the narrow streets of the city centre, where (80) .There has as yet been no serious accident involving a pedicab, but the government is consideringsome form of regulation just to be on the safe side.

A it could hardly be any different in this context

B it is difficult for traffic police to do anything about them

C it never seems to cause too much inconvenience

D it very much depends who you talk to E it annoys pedestrians as much as motorists

F it is clear that there is a need for an alternative to taxis

G it is impossible to gain enough speed for this to be a problem H it is not clear whether they are subject to parking restrictions I it is tempting to try an alternative

Your answers 0 I

The temperature of the world has climbed more than half a degree this century, and the oceans haverisen by at (84) 10 cm.

But just as it takes several minutes for a kettle to begin (85) , so it may have taken theoceans thirty years to swell This means that the global warming we are now (86) is a resultonly of the carbon dioxide we have dumped into the atmosphere up to (87) 1960s Since then,the use of fossil (88) has increased rapidly Scientists working for the United Nations andEuropean governments have (89) warning that what the Dutch and the people of the EastAnglia will need to do will be to build more extensive sea defences Many of the world’s greater citiesare at (90) , because they are located at sea level Miami, (91) entirely built on asandbank, could be swept away But the effects of (92) sea levels will be much worse for thedeveloping countries With a metre rise in sea levels, 200 million people could become (93) There are other fears too, (94) to a recent United Nations report The plight of thehungry in the northern Africa could (95) , as rainfall in the Sahara and beyond is reduced by 20per cent.

Your answers 0 rise

Many’s ………98 It was more an argument than a discussion.

It was not so 99 They only reimbursed us because we took legal advice.

We wouldn't 100 Your silly question distracted me.

You drove

Part 2:

Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in sucha way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change theform of the given word.

101 From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent (TERMS) ……….………

102 He's very good at tennis and he's also a very good footballer (ADDITION)

The chart below shows the results of a survey on various home activities among young people

aged 11 to 16 in four countries Write a report describing the information in the chart

Home activities among young people

Computer GamesReading

Board GamesWatching TV

Part 4:

A large number of people think that nowadays women should not work hard to earn theirliving; they should spend more time in caring for their families

To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Write about 300 words to support your position (and do not include your personal information)

THE END

KEYS – PRACTICE 3

I LEXICO- GRAMMAR (7/20 points)

Part 1: (1/ 20pts) (0.1 point for each correct answer)

Part 2: (1/ 20pts) (0.1 point for each correct answer)

11 replacement12 problematic13 narration14

15 overlay16

17 acclimatize18

19 staffed

28 up of => of 29 which

=> and30 at times => at a time

Part 4: (2/ 20pts) (0.2 point for each correct answer)

31 have never got

32 decided33 had been constantly going/ had constantly gone

34 were already waiting

35 turned

36 would have preferred

37

completely failed

38 were being closely monitored/ were closely monitored

39 changed40 am not thinking

Part 5: (1/ 20pts) (0.1 point for each correct answer)

41 off

42 through

43 across

44 in 45 down

46 up 47 for 48 out

49 by

50 with

II READING: (6/ 20 points)

Part 1: (1.5/ 20pts) (0.1 point for each correct answer)

51.A

52.D

53 C 54.A

55 B 56.D

57 B 58 C 59 C 60 B 61.A

62 C 63 C64.

65 B

Part 2: (2/ 20pts) (0.2 point for each correct answer)

66 spelling and

73 the lute74 authenticity75 solid-body

Part 3: (1/ 20pts) (0.2 point for each correct answer)

Part 4: (1.5/ 20pts) (0.1 point for each correct answer)

86 experiencing 87 the 88 fuels89 been90 risk91 almost92 rising93 homeless94 according95 worsen

III WRITING: (7/ 20 points)

Part 1: (0.75/20pts) (0.15 point for each correct answer)

Suggested answers

96 Clay-modelling was timetabled for/took up/ half the afternoon.97 Many’s the time (that) I heard her use those words.

98 It was not so much a discussion as argument

99 We wouldn't have been reimbursed if we hadn’t taken legal advice.100 You drove me to distraction with your silly question.

Part 2: (0.75/20pts) (0.15 point for each correct answer)

Suggested answers

101 In terms of education, his childhood years had been well spent.

102 He’s a very good footballer/ tennis player in addition to being a very good tennis player/footballer.

Or: He’s a very good footballer/ tennis player in addition (is) a good tennis player/ footballer.103 If only everything weren’t difficult to me!

104 Working without a break makes you more prone to error.105.They were all ears to the president’s speech.

Part 3: (2.5/20pts)Part 4: (3/20pts)

Notes:

The mark given to parts 3 and 4 is based on the following scheme:

1 Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate

2 Organization & Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented with

coherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondaryschool students

3 Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level

of English language gifted upper-secondary school students

Markers, please, should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughlybefore marking the papers

Thank you for your cooperation

PRACTICE TEST NO 4I PRONUNCIATION

Part 1: Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in each of thefollowing questions

1 A disappearance B Sympathetic C capacity D conversation

2 A argument B achievement C Involvement D.confinement

Part 2: Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the otherthree in each of the following questions

II LEXICO-GRAMMAR

Exercise 1 Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D) Identify youranswer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

1 Nathalie seems very tough at work She’s a different person at home, _.

2 I kept out of the conversation because it _ me.

A wasn’t concerned B wasn’t concerning C didn’t concern D didn’t concern to 3 The entire city was _ electricity last night – it was chaotic.

4 Henry was overweight, so he went on a strict diet and _ twenty kilos.

5 He was arrested because he answered to the description of the _ man.

6 Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _ materials.

A live B raw C crude D rude7 _, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.

A Leaving uncovered B Having left uncovered

8 One way to let off _ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.

9 Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _ in the field and possibly lead toa cure.

10 After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _ on him.

11 The match will be screened on ITV with _ commentary by Any Gray.

12 I know you didn’t want to upset me but I’d sooner you _ me the whole truth yesterday.

13 As the drug took _, the patient became quieter.

14 The dawn redwood appears some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the world.

C to have flourished D have flourished

15 His comments _ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case.

16 All _ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

A what is needed B for our needs C the thing needed D that is needed 17 It is urgent that this letter _ immediately.

18 John: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! Mary: _ but I think it’s quite easy.

A I couldn’t agree more B I understand what you’re saying

19 It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes _ American life.A reflecting B reflects C is reflecting D reflected

20 I wish you’d do the accounts I don’t have for numbers.

Exercise 2 Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters Write your answers on youranswer sheet.

SKIING HOLIDAYS IN COLORADO

To ski or snowboard in Colorado is to experience the pinnacle of winter sports The state of Colorado is

known for its spectacular scenery and (1 BREATH) _ views, which inspire today's travelers as much as

they spurred on the (2 SETTLE) _ who first arrived in this part of the US over a century ago Andwhether you're seeking the outdoor adventure of a (3 LIFE) _ exciting nightlife or a great familygetaway, Colorado has everything you need.

November through April, snow conditions are (4 CONSIST) _ and reliable, featuring Colorado's (5.LEGEND) _ “champagne powder” snow Extensive snow making and grooming operations always keepstrails in top shape.

The mountain destinations in the Colorado Rockies can turn your wildest ski dreams into thrilling(6 REAL) _ There, you'll find the best skiing and snowboarding resorts on (7 PICTURE) _ slopes, as well as the finest ski schools in the US Together, they present an (8 PARALLEL) _winter paradise And the best part is that you'll enjoy friendly, (9 CARE) _ service in resorts thatare (10 COMMIT) _ to delivering the highest quality amenities.

Exercise 3 Complete the following sentences with one appropriate preposition/ particle for each blank.

1 The government’s plans to reduce crime came for a lot of criticism from freedom groups.2 I was the impression that you like Indian food.

3 This is one of the exceptions the rule.

4 The factory paid nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion.5 Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were the dole.

6 Mr Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut for teaching.7 I can’t cancel my arrangements such short notice.

8 All the police’s efforts to find him were vain.

9 The farmhouse we stayed in was completely the beaten track.10 She’s gone and this time it’s good.

Exercise 4: There are 10 errors in the following passage Identify and correct them

Children who tell pop music does not interfere with their homework receive Line 1support today, with the discovery that pay attention to visual stimuli and sounds Line 2requires completely different brain pathways which can operate at the same time Line 3with your appreciation of either being damaged Researchers have founded that Line 4listening to car stereos does not create much interference when you are driving Line 5

Similarly, pop music should not interfere with children homework The affect of Line 6pop music on their performance at it is far outweigh by other factors, such as Line 7how happy they are to be doing it These findings could be applied for the Line 8design of places which people have to take in large amounts of information very Line 9quickly They could, for example, be relevantly to the layout of pilot cockpits Line 10

III READING COMPREHENSION

Exercise 1 Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows Identify your answer bywriting the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

THE ATMOSPHERE OF VENUS

Venus, also called the Morning Star and Evening Star, is the second-closest planet to the sun and thebrightest object in the night sky The planet orbits the sun every two hundred and twenty four Earth-days andis sometimes referred to as Earth’s sister planet because the two share both a similar size and bulk What is notsimilar, however, is Venus’s atmosphere in comparison to Earth’s atmosphere.

The atmosphere on Venus is much heavier and has a higher density than that of Earth Venus’s

atmosphere also expands significantly higher than Earth’s atmosphere although a thick cloud cover makes thesurface of Venus nearly impossible to see unless observed through radar mapping.

While the pressure and temperature of Venus’s upper atmosphere are comparable to those of Earth, theheat and pressure of the lower atmosphere are not unlike a furnace Venus’s atmosphere is very thick due to a

composition consisting mainly of carbon dioxide, and a small amount of nitrogen If man could survive theextreme heat of Venus’s surface (400 degrees Celsius), then he would have to contend with a surfacepressure that is more than 90 times that of Earth Venus’s extremely high temperature is thanks to the

greenhouse effect caused by such a large amount of carbon dioxide The greenhouse effect is a process by whichthe sun’s infrared radiation is more readily absorbed by the atmosphere Just like in a real greenhouse used togrow plants years round, the proliferation of carbon dioxide traps radiation and warms Venus’s atmosphere.Due to this phenomenon, Venus boasts a higher atmospheric temperature than Mercury, even though Venus istwice the distance from the sun.

However, scientists postulate that Venus’s atmosphere was not always so hot [A] Studies show that

large bodies of water were once on Venus’s surface but that eventually evaporation of all the water caused the

runaway greenhouse effect which regulates the planet today [B] Thus Venus has become a critical study for

today’s scientists, as human beings are only beginning to struggle with the early stages of the greenhouse effect.

[C] Our problems do not stem from evaporated water supplies but from a propagation of carbon dioxide andother greenhouse gases due to industrial and automobile emissions [D]

Another interesting characteristic to note regarding Venus’s atmosphere is that its daytimetemperatures and nighttime temperatures are not that far removed from each other This is due to the thermalinertia, the ability of a substance to store heat despite changing temperatures and the transfer of heat byVenus’s strong winds Although winds on the surface of Venus move slowly in comparison with Earth’s winds,Venus’s air is so dense that a slow-moving there can move large obstructions and even skip stones along theplanet’s surface.

In 1966, humankind made its first attempt at sending a recording instrument into Venus’s atmosphere.The Venera 3 probe did collide with Venus surface; however, the abrupt impact caused its communicationsystem to fail, and it was unable to send and feedback In 1967, Venera 4 successfully enter Venus’s atmosphere

and was able to take many readings, one of which recorded that Venus’s atmosphere was between ninety andninety-five percent carbon dioxide Subsequent Venera probes were sent into Venus’s atmosphere, but most ofthem succumbed to the crushing air pressure.

Questions 1-7: Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the passage

1 According to paragraph 1, Venus is named the Morning Star and Evening Star because _.A it is very bright B it is close to the sun

C it can be seen from evening till morning D it is used to find the direction by sailors

2 The word that in paragraph 2 refers to _.

3 Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in paragraph 3?Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.

A Earth experiences greater surface pressure than Venus.B If a man could survive its surface pressure

C The surface pressure and heat of Venus are much greater than those on Earth.D Venus’s surface temperature and pressure make it uninhabitable by humans.4 According to paragraph 3, the greenhouse effect on Venus is owed to _.

A the small amounts of nitrogen

B the rapid increasing amounts of carbon dioxideC growing plants

D the high atmospheric temperatures

5 In paragraph 4, the author of the passage implies that Earth _.A might suffer the same greenhouse effect as Venus

B once had an atmosphere similar to Venus’s

C has bodies of water similar to those on Venus todayD is experiencing a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions

6 Look at the four blanks […] in paragraph 4 that indicate where the following sentence could be added to thepassage.

Although the causes are different, the ramifications are the same.

Where would the sentence best fit?

7 The word propagation in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _.

A generation B elimination C evaporation D desecration

Questions 8 to 10: Complete the brief summary of the passage by selecting the THREE answer choices thatexpress important ideas in the passage The introductory sentence for the summary is provided bellowed.

Scientists look at Venus to predict Earth’s future.

8 ………9 ………10 ………

Answer Choices

A Venus once had large bodies of water that elaborated and caused a rapid increase in carbon dioxide.B Earth’s wind has a greater velocity than Venus’s because the air movement on Venus is denser and can

even move large obstructions.

C Spaceships landing on Venus, though often crushed by Venus’s atmosphere, have revealed much aboutits carbon dioxide filled atmosphere.

D If man could survive the hot temperature of Venus, then he would have to contend with the greatsurface pressure.

E The first space probe of Venus was made in 1966.

F Scientists are concerned that conditions on Earth that propagate significant quantities of carbon dioxidewill produce greenhouse effects similar to Venus’s.

Exercise 2 Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONEword in each space Write your answers on your answer sheet

SPLENDID SPAS OF ASIA

Lying on a bed almost on the (1) of a cliff, with a stupendous ocean view and the (2) ofwaves, aches and pains are soothed away (3) expert hands Only two steps are needed to reach theprivate pool, which seems to merge (4) the ocean.

Such a scenario is no longer a fantasy (5) an increasingly popular reality in Asia for manystressed out businessmen and visitors from all over the world in search of that peaceful time and space fortheir body and mind.

In the last four years, at (6) 17 hotel spas have opened in South East Asia to (7) this need.The tropical climate of the region and its reliable sunshine make for an ideal spa setting Picturesqueenvironments (8) with a series of rejuvenating treatments bring the desired result The Asian sparesorts have acquired a formidable reputation for their professional services as (9) as for the decor oftheir large treatment rooms Visitors relax with Thai music and soak in the warm tones of the room As all thesetake (10) in individual rooms, precious privacy is guaranteed, a rare privilege often absent from otherspas where guests share rooms or changing areas.

Exercise 3 Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question Identify your answerby writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

WIND - The untamable weather machine

On 15 October 1987, the southern counties of Britain were struck by the strongest winds they hadexperienced in 200 years Gusts of over 130 kilometers per hour slammed across the region and £1.5-billion-worth of damage was (1) _ in just a few hours.

Extreme weather events like this are dramatic (2) _ of the power of the wind It’s one part of theweather we generally don't give a second thought to in Britain but it plays a vital role in people’s lives acrossthe world Without the formation and circulation of winds there would quite (3) be no climate.

Some parts of the world seem to suffer more than others from the effects of ‘ill winds’, and linksbetween particular winds and psychological problems (4) back centuries The Föhn, the hot dry windthat slides off the slopes of the Alps, is capable of boosting temperatures quite suddenly by 10°C or more Itaffects as many as one in three people in its (5) , making them feel anxious, irritable and generally ill InCalifornia, many people (6) the arrival of the Santa Ana, which rushes down from the high Mojavedesert Lyall Watson, in his book Heaven’s Breath, claims that when the Santa Ana blows, murder rates soar.

The wind may get into the headlines when it comes in the form of tornadoes and hurricanes, but for the(7) part it goes about its job of shifting huge masses of air around the planet Plants take (8) of this free ride to send their pollen grains far and wide Trees (9) on it to remove old leaves and makeway for new growth Spiders have been caught (10) a lift at altitudes of almost 4.5 kilometers.

2 A reminders B recollectionsC mementos D memorial

10 A traveling B hitching C borrowing D making

IV WRITING

Exercise 1 Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the wordsgiven These words must not be changed in any way.

1 I would like to be able to speak French (HAD)

I wish _ speak French.2 It was raining cats and dogs (TORRENTS)

The rain was _.3 It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking (HAVE)

You _before you borrowed my book 4 When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites (FAVOURITE)

This record used _ mine when I was younger.5 My sister finds commuting every day annoying (PUT)

It’s difficult for my sister _ every day.

6 The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder (NOTHING)The North Sea is _ the Mediterranean.

7 Christ would only eat a pizza if he could have a mushroom topping (ON)Christ _ when he ate a pizza.

8 My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language (TALKED) My father _ another foreign language.9 Sam tried extremely hard to convince her, but it was no use (BRING)

Hard _.

10 When he arrived at the airport, his family welcomed him warmly (GIVEN)On _.

Exercise 2 Write an essay to give your opinion on the following topic.

Some people believe that history has little to tell us Other people believe that people must haveknowledge of history in order to understand the present.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.Write at least 250 words.

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14 A opinionB comfortableC powerfulD accurate

16 A AtmosphereB emissionC disposalD volcanic

Part 2: Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the otherthree in each of the following questions

12.A leatherB teaC lead D leave13.A autumnB summerC sunnyD.

Exercise 1 (10pts; 0.5pt/ each correct answer)

Exercise 2 (5pts; 0.5pt/ each correct answer)

1 breathtaking 2 settlers 3 lifetime 4 consistent 5 legendary 6 reality 7 picturesque 8 unparalleled 9 caring 10 committed

Exercise 3 (5pts; 0.5pt/ each correct answer)

Exercise 4 (10pts; 0.5pt/ each correct answer + 0.5pt/ each correction)

Line 6childrenchildren’sLine 10relevantlyrelevant

III READING (30pts)

Exercise 1 (10pts; 1pt/ each correct answer)

Exercise 2 (10pts; 1pt/ each correct answer)

6 least 7 satisfy/meet 8 together/along 9 well 10 place

Exercise 3 (10pts; 1pt/ each correct answer)

IV WRITING (20pts)

Exercise 1 (5pts; 0.5pt/ each correct answer)

1 I wish I had ability to speak French.2 The rain was coming down in torrents

3 You should have asked me/ for permission before you borrowed my book.4 This record used to be a/one favourite of mine when I was younger.5 It’s difficult for my sister to put up with commuting every day.6 The North Sea is nothing like as warm as the Mediterranean 7 Christ insisted on having a mushroom topping when he ate a pizza.8 My father talked me into learning another language.

9 Hard as/ though Sam tried, he couldn’t bring her round (to his way of thinking).10 On his arrival at the airport, he was given a warm welcome by his family.

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ết -ENGLISH PRACTICE 5

SECTION A: PRONUNCIATION

Choose the word whose stress is pronounced differently from the other three in the following questions

21 A disappearance B SympatheticC capacityD conversation

22 A argumentB achievementC Involvement D confinement

23 A completionB behaviourC materialD understand

24 A opinionB comfortableC powerfulD accurate

25 A penaltyB habitatC decisionD Countryman

26 A AtmosphereB emissionC disposalD volcanic

27 A economicB considerateC territorialD continental

28 A commitB recipeC indexD preview

29 A economicB considerateC territorialD continental

SECTION B: READING

Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause diseases in animals Inaddition, man can catch the diseases from animals In fact, a greater number of wild birds seem to carry theviruses without showing any evidence of illness Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenzaviruses may have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able tocarry the viruses without contracting the disease There is even convincing evidence to show that virus strainare transmitted from place to place and from continent to continent by migrating birds.

It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the sametime The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N spikes Thisraises the possibility that a human influenza viruses can recombine with an influenza virus from a loweranimal to produce an entirely new spike Research is underway to determine if that is the way major newstrains come into being Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, forexample, to produce a new strain which is transmitted to man.

11 According to the passage, scientists have discovered that influenza viruses _

A cause ill health in wild animals

B do not always cause symptoms in birdsC are rarely present in wild birds

D change when transmitted from animals to man

12 What is known about the influenza viruses?

A It was first found in a group of very old birds B All the different strains can be found in wild birds.

C It existed over 100 million years ago.D It can survive in many different places.

13 According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains can appear when

A H and N spikes are produced

B animal and bird viruses are combinedC dissimilar types of viruses recombineD two viruses of the same type are contracted

14 New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by _

C a group of migrating birds D a variety of means

15 It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following are ways of producing new strains of influenza EXCEPT _

A two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining

B animal viruses recombining with human virusesC two animal viruses recombining D two animal viruses recombining in a human

Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south,

and 264 km east to west - (16) the land area increases slightly each year as a (17) of continuousland reclamation and drainage With a lot of heart and much to offer, 'Holland,' (18) it is commonlyknown to most of us abroad - a name stemming (19) its once most prominent provinces - has more goingon per kilometre (20) most countries, and more English-speaking natives You'll be impressed byits (21) cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts From the excitingvariety (22) offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in

The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam In season you could visitthe dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through the pancake-flat countryside

spiced with windmills The possibilities are (23) and the nationwide tourist office, which is on hand togive you information and (24) reservations You'll have (25) language problems here, as the Dutch

are true linguists and English is spoken here almost universally.

21. A historic B historical C historically D historian

Your answers:

SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Write A, B, C or D in your answers

26 Please and see us some time - you’re always welcome.

A come to B come about C come round D come away

27 This is the most difficult job I’ve had to do.

A by far B by chance C by all means D by myself

28 You’d better stop spending money, you’ll end up in debts.

29 One person…… seven in the world speaks perfect English

A from B within C for among D out of.

30 The agency is and not run for profit.

A charitable B donated C voluntary D free

31 He retired early his ill health.

A on behalf of B in front of C on account of D in spite of

32 Job specialisation takes place…………of production is seperated into occupations.

A whenever the work is B when the work C is when the work D whenever working

33 The judge decided to……….the thief to three months’imprisonment.

A sentence B prison C put D imprison.

34 I met Jim at college It was the start of a………….friendship.

A longlife B prolong C lengthened D lifelong

35 Bats avoid……… objects by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for echoes.

A to run into B running onto C running into D to run onto

Children need protection and it is the parents' responsible to provide it But what about adults?Aren't they old enough to decide that is good for them? The answer is that many adults are, but don'tmake the mistake of thinking that all adults are as yourself Censorship is for the good of society as awhole Highly civilized people might find it possible to live together without laws of any kind: they

would just rely on good sense to solve their problems But imagine what chaos there would be if welive in a society without laws! Like the law, censorship contributes to the common good.

Part 3: Fill in each blank with a suitable word to fill in the blanks.

Vitamins are substances required for the proper functioning of the body In this century, thirteenvitamins have been discovered

A lack of any vitamins in a person’s body can cause illness In some cases, an excess of vitamins can also (44)……….to illness For example, sailors in the past were prone to suffer from scurvy (45)………is a disease resulting

from the lack of vitamin C It causes bleeding of the gum, loss of teeth and skin rashes Sailors suffer from scurvybecause they did not eat fruits and vegetables Fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C ,which is necessary for

good (46)…………

Vitamin B complex is composed of eight different vitamins A lack of any of these vitamins will lead to

different(47)……… For instance, a person who has too little vitamin B1 will suffer from beri-beri, a disease that

causes heart problems and mental disorders A lack of vitamin B2 results in eye and skin problems whiledeficiency of vitamin B6 causes problems of the nervous system Too little vitamin B12 will cause anemia The

knowledge that vitamin deficiencies caused certain diseases led doctors to (48)………people suffering fromthese illnesses by giving them doses of the necessary (49)………….Today, vitamins are available (50)……….the

form of pills and can easily be bought at any pharmacy.

51 I tried to talk to Jack about the problem, but he was too busy WORD

I tried to ……… about the problem ,but he was too busy

52 “ I don’t mind which film we see”, I said MATTER

I said that ……… me which film we saw.

53 I was too scared to tell him what I really thought COURAGE

I ……… to tell him what I really thought.

54 People say that the pyramids are worth visiting SUPPOSED

The pyramids ……… worth visiting.