A. LISTENING (30 minutes) I. Listen to the tape and fill in each gap with one suitable word that you hear from the tape. (You have THREE TIMES to listen to the tape.) (5 points) Cuc Phuong, the first national park in Vietnam, was officially opened in 1960. It is (1) 160 km south west of Ha Noi spanning Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces. The (2) square kilometer park attracts tourists and scientists alike. In 2002, (3) 100,000 visitors made their way to Cuc Phuong. Many come to see the work being done to protect (4) species. According to scientists, there are about 2,000 different (5) of flora and 450 species of (6) Cuc Phuong national park has many (7) , Quen Voi, also part of the park, is where Nguyen Hue’s army was stationed before it made its surprise attack on Thang Long and defeated the Quing invaders in the spring of (8) Cuc Phuong is also (9) to the Muong ethnic (10) , who live mainly on bee keeping and farming. II. Listen to the tape and circle one correct answer that you hear from the tape. (You have THREE TIMES to listen to the tape.) (2.5 points) 11. What makes Arches National Park in Utah a unique sightseeing destination? A. the wildlife B. the desert climate C. the geology 12. What is one reason given for hiking with a partner in the park? A. It make the experience more enjoyable. B. A partner can help you in case of emergency. C. The entrance fee is less for two people or more. 13. According to the recording, you should wear ______________ while visiting the park in the summer. A. light shoes B. a hat C. sturdy clothing 14. What is one item that might be part of the fifth point? A. bandages B. a flashlight C. a lighter 15. Which item was NOT mentioned as a means of getting around in the park? A. a GPS unit B. a guidebook C. a map III. Listen to the tape and decide whether the statements are true or false. Check (  ) it and correct the false statements. (2.5 points) 16. You should be prepared by seven tips for the adventure in the desert. 17. Arches National Park is home to over 3,000 natural arches carved from sandstone layers by wind, water, and erosion. 18. The author enjoys hiking with family members and close friends. 19. You do not bring water and snacks. 20. Take nothing home with you except for pictures and memories. B. SPEAKING (30 minutes) I. Choose the appropriate sentence to complete this conversation: (4 points) Daniel: (1)……………………………………………………. Rachel: :This looks all right. (2)……………………………… Emma : oh, I’ve forgotten the sausages. They’re in the car. Matthew : (3)…………………………………………………… Emma :Oh, thanks, Matthew Vicky : (4)…………………………… It looks nicer over there. Rachel :No, it’s fine here Daniel : Yes, (5)…………………………………………… Emma :Would you like a sandwich, Vicky? Vicky (6)……………………………………………………. Emma : (7)…………………………………………………… Matthew : And here are the sausages. (8)……………………… II. Choose the word or phrase a, b, c, or d that best completes each sentence. (6 points) 9. David : “ Could you bring me some water?” - Waiter : “………………….” A. No, I can’t B. I don’t want to C. Yes, I can D. Certainly, sir 10. Anna : “ Would you like to have dinner with me?”- Marry : “………………….” A. Yes, I’d love to B. Yes, so do C. Yes, it is D. I’m very happy 11. Lan: Would you like some bread ? Mai: __________. I’m rather hungry. A. No, I wouldn’t B. No, thanks C. Yes, I like D. Yes, please 12. “Would you mind turning down the volume?” - “_________” A. Of course. B. I’d be glad to. C. Not at all. D. Yes, sure. 13. Pat : “ Would you like something to eat?” Kathy: “…………. I’m not hungry now.” A. Yes, I would B. No, no problem C. No, thanks D. Yes, it is 14. Maria : “ Thanks for the lovely evening.” Diana : “………………….” A. Yes, it’s really great B. Oh, that’s right C. I’m glad you enjoyed it D. No, it’s not good 15. - "Which hat do you like better?" - "______" A. No, I haven't tried any. B. Yes, I like it best. C. Which one do you like? D. The one I tried on first. 16. Janet : “ Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” Susan : “……………” A. I don’t agree. I’m afraid B. That would be great C. You’re welcome D. I feel very bored 17. Alice : “ What shall we do this evening?” Carol: “……………… ” A. Oh, that’s good! B. Let’s go out for dinner. C. No problem D. I went out for dinner. 18. “ Would you like to go with me to the William’s wedding next month?” “ I’m not sure. I ……… be too busy with school work.” A. might B. maybe C. should D. will 19. “ Would you like a coffee? – “……… ” A. Oh, yes. I’d love one B. How do you do C. Everything is Ok D. Oh, dear 20. “Cigarette?” - “_________” A. I smoke five cigarettes a day. B. It’s very expensive. C. Not really. D. No, thanks. C. Reading (45 minutes) I. Fill each gap in the passage with one suitable word. There are more words than needed. (3 points) located . to protect border variety recognized covers stretching dense tropical highest Bach Ma National Park is (1) in central Vietnam in the province of Thua Thien Hue. The national park (2) an area of about 22000114 ha in the districts of Phu Loc and Nam Dong. Is was created in 1991 (3) in the centre of the last corridor of forest (4) from the South China See to the Annamite mountain range at the (5) with the Lao PDR With steep mountains and (6) forests this areas is home to a wide (7) of animals and plants. At the base of the mountains there is(8) monsoon forest, about 900 m sub-tropical forest. There are species from both Northern and Southern Vietnam, and Bach Ma is(9) as one of the areas of Indochina with high biodiversity. Bach Ma mountain peak is the(10) point in the park at 1450m as above sea level and is only 18 km away from the coast. II. Reading the passage (1.5 points) 1. Reading the passage and answer the questions: Mount Kinabalu in the Kinabalu National Park is Southeast Asia's highest mountain and is called "the home of the spirits of the departed". It is indeed a challenge to climb Mount Kinabalu. To do it usually takes three days. If you want to make the climb, the first part of the your journey from Kota Kinabalu to the Kinabalu National Park can be made by bus. The park is about 5000 feet above sea level. Within the park itself, there are above 8000 varieties of orchids and about 500 species of birds. If you are adventurous enough, you can walk paths leading to mountain stream, waterfalls and even bat caves. The lowers slopes of the mountain are covered by mossy rain forests. The most difficult part of the climb is when you make the final ascent up the summit. It is an experience that only you can describe when you finally reach the peak. 11. What is Mount Kinabalu called? 12. How long does it take to climb Mount Kinabalu? 13. How can you go to Kinabalu National Park from Kota Kinabalu? 14. What can you see in the park? 15. What is the most difficult part of the climb? 2. Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False(F) (1.5 points) 16. It is very difficult to climb Mount Kinabalu 17. The Park is about 8000 feet above sea level 18. If you are not adventurous enough, you are able to walk paths leading to mountain stream, waterfalls and even bat caves. 19. The higher slopes of the mountain covered by mossy rain forest. 20. There are over 1,300 varieties orchids and species III. Choose the words and phrases a, b, c ,d that best completes the sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase (4 points) 21. You may be surprised the large variety of animals that live in Nairobi National Park. a. with b. for c. at d. do 22. An interesting of this park is the Orphanage , where orphaned animals are taken care of. a. advantage b.feature c. area d. zone 23. Now hunting and fishing are not permitted in certain areas. a. restrict b. restricted c. restrictive d. restriction 24. Of the six people in the plane when it crashed, only one a. existed b.lived c. hurt d. survived 25. The cattle drank from a river polluted with toxic chemicals a. waste b. colorless c. odorless d. poisonous 26. It is the of many foreign tourists to see all the national parks in the West. a. intention b. intentional c. intentionally d. unintentional 27. When the wastes are poured into the atmosphere, the air becomes contaminated and unpleasant to breathe. a. dense b dirty c. pure d. Spoiled 28. They were sent to a local right after their parents’ death. a. orphanage b. hospital b. park d. prison 29. Nearly 1,0000 of the world’s bird species are with extinction. a. threatened b. endangered c. protected d. abandoned 30. Many people come to the national parks to see the work being done to protect endangered species. a. plants or animals that may be dangerous to people b. plants or animals that disappeared from the world c. plants or animals that are about to die d. plants or animals that may soon become extinct D. WRITING (45 minutes) I . Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of words or phrases, sentences that together make up a complete letter. (2.5 points) Dear Jo, 1. I / hear / parents / you / be back / England / and looking for / new job.  2. While / you / waiting / why / not / come down / see us / few days / longer?  3. We’ve got / spare room / you.  4. It / not begun / rain yet / so / we ought to be able / visit / few places / area.  5. Well, think / it / and / we both hope / you / come.  Love, Liz (and Robert) II .Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it . (5 points) 6. He didn’t hurry , so he missed the train.  If 7. My mother didn’t leave the car keys , so I couldn’t pick him up at the station.  If 8. We didn’t go because it rained.  If 9. Susan felt ill because she ate 4 cream cakes.  If 10. I’ll call the police if you don’t leave me alone.  Unless 11. Without jack’s help , I wouldn’t have been able to move the table.  If 12. Peter is fat because he eats so many chips.  If 13. We came home from our holiday early because we ran out of money .  If 14. My father didn’t earn much money, so life wasn’t easy for us.  If 15. Rita is exhausted today because she didn’t get any sleep last night.  If III . Choose the word or phrase - a,b,c,or d –that best completes each sentence. (2.5 points) 16. You may be surprised the large variety of animals that live in Nairobi National Park. a. with b. for c. at d. to 17. An interesting of this park is the Orphanage, where orphaned animals are taken care of. a. advantage b. feature c. area d. zone 18. Now hunting and fishing are not permitted in certain areas. a. restrict b. restricted c. restrictive d. restriction 19. Of the six people in the plane when it crashed, only one a. existed b. lived c. hurt d. survived 20. The cattle drank from a river polluted with toxic chemicals. a. waste b. colorless c. odorless d. poisonous 21. It is the of many foreign tourists to see all the national parks in the West. a. intention b. intentional c. intentionally d. unintentional 22. When the wastes are poured into the atmosphere, the air becomes contaminated and unpleasant to breathe. a. dense b. dirty c. pure d. spoiled 23. They were sent to a local right after their parents’ death. a. orphanage b. hospital c. park d. prison 24. Nearly 1,000 of the world’s bird species are with extinction. a. threatened b. endangered c. abandoned d. located 25. Many people come to the national parks to see the work being done to protect endangered species. a. plants or animals that may be dangerous to people. b. plants or animals that disappeared from the world. c. Plants or animals that are about to die. d. plants or animals that may soon become extinct. ANSWER KEY: A. Listening (30 minutes) I. 1. located 2. 200 3. nearly 4. endangered 5. species 6. fauna 7. caves 8. 1789 9. home 10. minority II. 11. the geology 12. A partner can help you in case of emergency. 13. a hat 14. bandages 15. a guidebook III. 16. T 17. F-> Arches National Park is home to over 2,000 natural arches carved from sandstone layers by (3) wind, water, and erosion. 18. T 19. F-> Carry plenty of water because you can become quickly dehydrated without it. Having a few snacks can give you energy, too. 20. T B. Speaking (30 minutes) I. 1. Will you have one, Rachel? 5. Would anyone like one? 2. Shall I get them? 6. Let’s sit here 3. I’d love to, but I’m still full 7. It’s better here, I think 4. Where should have our picnic, then? 8. We could sit by those tree II. 9. D 10. A 11. D 12. D 13. C 14. C [...]... variety 8.tropical 9.recognized 10 highest II 1 11 It is called “the home of the spirits of the departed” 12 It usually takes three days 13 You can go to Kinabalu National Park from Kota Kinbalu by bus 14 Within the park itself, you can see over 800 varieties of orchids an about 500 species of birds 15 The most difficult part of the climb is when you make the final ascent up the summit 2 16 T 17 F 18 T 19... are waiting, why don’t you come down and see us a few days or longer? 3 We’ve got a spare room for you 4 It hasn’t begun to rain yet, so we ought to be able to visit a few places nin the area 5 Well, think about it, and we both hope you can come Love, Liz (and Robert) II 6 If he had hurried, he wouldn’t have missed the train 7 If my mother had left the car keys, I could have picked him up at the station . bring water and snacks. 20. Take nothing home with you except for pictures and memories. B. SPEAKING (30 minutes) I. Choose the appropriate sentence to complete this conversation: (4 points) Daniel:. going to the cinema this evening?” Susan : “……………” A. I don’t agree. I’m afraid B. That would be great C. You’re welcome D. I feel very bored 17. Alice : “ What shall we do this evening?” Carol:. officially opened in 1960. It is (1) 160 km south west of Ha Noi spanning Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces. The (2) square kilometer park attracts tourists and scientists alike. In 2002,