SECTION II: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (7 points) PART 1: Choose the option (A,B,C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences Write your answers in the numbered table below Our country is rich natural resources A of B with C about D in The idea to a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors A pay B C go D walk In his anxiety to make himself , he spoke too loudly and too slowly A understand B understanding C understood D to understand for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with the project A If it hadn’t been B If it had been C Had it been D Hadn’t it been Some animals are on the of becoming extinct A edge B verge C side D tip The play is very long but there are three A intervals B breaks C rests D naps The last lecture completely over my head A got B went C was D left Could I pick your on the subject before the meeting? A brains B head C intellect D mind I was prepared to lend my brother some money but he turned my offer A back B up C out D down 10 I with the performances but I got flu the day before A was to have helped B helped C was to help D had helped 11 The dying man’s speech was so that no one was able to interpret his last request A incoherent B indiscreet C nonchalant D impotent 12 Very soon I found some other people to and we began to write songs A keep up with B team up with C talk through with D get along with 13 chair the meeting A John was decided to B It was decided that John should C There was decided that John should D John had been decided to 14 I thought about the problem but I couldn’t a solution A come in for B come across C come up with D come out 15 , they slept soundly A Hot though was the night air B Hot though the night air was C Hot as was the night air D Hot although the night air was PART 2: Read the text below and think of the word that best fits each gap Use only ONE word in each gap There is an example at the beginning (0) Write your answers in the numbered table below Is your school just as you wanted (0) _ to be? Or are there things you and your classmates (1) change, given the opportunity? This is your chance to express your ideas about (2) the ideal school is like Our competition is open to (3) student between the ages of twelve and eighteen You can enter (4) an individual or your whole class can work together on a team entry Your entry can take any form – a piece of writing, a picture, or even architectural plans It is completely (5) to you What we are looking for is evidence (6) originality, imagination and, above (7) , the genuine views of young people By (8) part in this, you will help in a study being carried out at a leading university All work entered ( 9) the competition will be kept at the university and used in research Entries cannot be returned (10) of this But it also means that, even (11) you not win, your views will still be heard and will remain for future educationalists to study Entries must reach us no (12) than Friday 30 April Winners will receive valuable prizes of computer equipment and software for their schools PART 3: Read the text below and look carefully at each line Some of the lines are correct and some have a word which should not be there If a line is correct, put a tick (√) If the line has a word that should not be there, write the word at the end of the line There are two examples at the beginning 00 10 11 12 13 14 15 Congratulations on winning of the tennis championship! You must be very pleased, especially since the prize is quite a lot of money What are you going to spend it on? You could even buy a new car with all that money! You should have be in great shape after all the training you have been doing It must be so very hard work, practising all those hours for every day but it is worth it in the end, isn’t it? Perhaps you are thinking of going on holiday so that you can have a break from tennis and relax Can you tell me exactly what is kind of tennis racket you chose for the competition? If I would get the same, it might help me to improve my game Anyway, congratulations on your great victory! I’m still studying English every single day and the course has three months to go I have moved house, as if you can see from my new address Make sure you reply back to the right address! Your last letter went to my old address, but it wasn’t by your fault because I hadn’t told anyone who I had moved then Did you know that I have had a job for the last three weeks? I work in a restaurant four evenings a week I like it, but I don’t arrive at home until one o’clock in the morning, which is a bit inconvenient of √ PART 4: Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the passage Write your answers in the numbered table below (0) has been done as an example 18,000 years ago, much of Europe (0) lay (lie) (1) (bury) beneath vast sheets of ice, hundreds of metres thick Ever since this astonishing fact (2) _(discover) in the last century, scientists (3) (speculate) on the nature of the Ice Age climate, and the circumstances that brought it to an end More recently, people (4) (wonder) if climatic changes could (5) (take) place in our own time During the early 1970s there (6) _(be) disastrous droughts in Africa, and frequent failures of Indian monsoon In 1976, Europe sweltered in the hottest summer for over a century, and (7) _(experience) one of the worst droughts since records began Could such events as these be symptoms of a worldwide climatic shift? Even small changes in climate that (8) (occur) from time to time can have a highly damaging effect on agriculture With food reserves now (9) (stand) at only a few per cent of annual production, the world is extremely vulnerable (10) (adverse) shifts in climate It is therefore vitally important for us to understand how climate changes take place PART 5: Think of ONE WORD only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences Write your answers in the numbered table below (0) has been done as an example She screamed for _ and luckily someone heard her Thanks for all your _ through such a difficult time Practical is offered through our accommodation service to new students I get off at the next _ The referee was forced to _ the game because of heavy snow Work has temporarily come to a _ while the funding in reviewed Keep your _ on your work Do you have anyone in _ for this job? Don’t _ her She didn’t mean what she said There is a little gift _ around the corner I a weekly _ at the supermarket He didn’t expect his own mother to _ him to the police Everyone wished her the best of _ at university and hoped she would enjoyed it Jenny won the competition at her first attempt – perhaps it was beginner’s _! There is no such thing as _, we are capable of creating our own good fortune Politicians can abuse their position of _ The _ supply to our house was cut because of roadwork I’m afraid I not have the _ to authorize this change Few people could have predicted the huge impact of information _ No matter how advanced _ becomes, machine will never be able to think like humans It’s a waste of time for humans to tasks that modern _ can She was struck by the sudden _ that he might already have left He dived in after her without a second _ It was once _ that the sun traveled around the earth Governments should give as much foreign _ as possible to poorer countries In certain circumstances, emergency _ in the form of money should be sent immediately The most successful long-term _ programmes encourage self-help Write your answers here: help PART 6: For questions from 1-10, read the text below Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line Write your answers in the numbered table below There is an example at the beginning (0) Before going to an interview, it is (0) _ to go through a mock interview ADVISE This will give you the opportunity to try out your technique and answers live It is also a chance to receive feedback that is (1) in guiding you towards BENEFIT improving your interview style and general (2) _ Just one mock interview PRESENT will result in a (3) _ improvement in your interview skill Why? For the NOTICE same reason that a (4) _ doesn’t exist while it is still on paper or floating SPEAK in your head It only exists when you give it (5) _ The first time you give it ORAL in front of an audience, it will come out nothing like the one you prepared It is the same with being interviewed It is not enough to look at a question and say, ‘Yeah, I know the answer to that one.’ You need to practise your answer live; this is not the time to talk to yourself in front of a mirror Seek out a (6) _ and PROFESSION have the session videotaped Then you will have two opinions – the interview’s and your own You will find you get a completely different (7) when listening IMPRESS to yourself than when you are watching yourself saying something Just as your voice always sounds different on tape, so your (8) _ You will be glad the RESPOND image is captured on tape and not in a potential employer’s mind For maximum effect, you should (9) your answers and go through a second mock VISIT interview This should help with any (10) and give you more confidence EASE for the real interview SECTION III: READING (4 points) PART 1: Read the article below and decide which answer (A,B,C or D) best fits each gap Write your answers in the numbered table below There is an example at the beginning (0) Students and jobseekers keen to get onto the course or into the workplace of their ( 0) hope that voluntary work will help them (1) from the crowd This chance to (2) experience – personally and professionally – is (3) on the wish-list of young people A survey carried out last year revealed that young and old (4) said volunteering had improved their lives, particularly those (5) in conservation or heritage work Businesses recognise its importance and get to (6) their profile in the community, while staff get a break from their daily routine to develop ‘soft skill’, (7) initiative and decision-making One volunteering organisation is (8) another survey to find out if volunteering does make a difference in the workplace, or if it is something businesses simply to improve their (9) Not (10) are business-sponsored placements becoming more common, the government is also investing money and aiming to (11) volunteers The push is clearly on to make volunteering as attractive as possible to everyone And the more people who participate, the more the act fulfils its (12) of making the world a better place A alternative B choice C option D election A stand out B lift out C pick out D point out A win B achieve C collect D gain A extreme B high C sharp D strong A similar B the same C alike D too A committed B associate C connected D involved A raise B increase C arouse D motivate A such B such as C such like D such and such A governing B guiding C conducting D directing A representation B look C image D figure 10 A only B just C merely D simply 11 A claim B recruit C bring D enter 12 A aim B direction C mark D design PART 2: Look at the sentences below about a hotel Read the text to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect If it is correct, write C If it is incorrect, write I Write your answers in the numbered table below During the 1980s, few tourists used to go to the Arctic in summer People came in large numbers to Jukkasjärvi to see the Arctic Hall The artist encouraged people to sleep in the Arctic Hall Each winter, guests come and sleep in the hotel before it is finished Progress when building the hotel is influenced by the weather The temperature inside the hotel changes according to the temperature outside Some clothes are provided by the hotel Guests should buy boots which fit as tightly as possible Items ordered through the ICEHOTEL shop will be delivered to your home 10 It is possible to take a train from the airport to the IceHotel THE ICEHOTEL For many years the Arctic was a popular destination in the summer season to see the land of the midnight sun but in winter the few inhabitants had the snow and ice to themselves By the end of the 1980s it was decided that the dark and cold winter should be seen as an advantage In the winter of 1990 the French artist Jannot Derit was invited to have the opening of an exhibition in a specially built igloo (a building made of snow) in the little town of Jukkasjärvi on the frozen Torne River The building, named Arctic Hall, attracted many interested visitors to the area One night a group of foreign guests decided it would be a good idea to sleep in the Arctic Hall The following morning the brave group were very pleased with their experience and the idea of an ice hotel was born Today it is world famous As soon as winter begins, a team of snow builders, architects and artists from all over the world come to Jukkasjärvi and they make the hotel for that year As one part is completed, it opens to visitors and overnight guests, while the other parts are still being built The first part is completed in December and each week after that a new part opens, until January 7th when the hotel is completed As the ICEHOTEL is built under the open sky, using the natural materials of the winter season, the finishing date depends on nature and therefore there are sometimes changes to the plan In the spring, as the weather gets warmer, the hotel melts Inside the hotel, the temperature is never colder than –5 °C to –8 °C, however cold it may be outside Winter outer clothes such as warm overalls, hats and gloves are included in the cost of guests’ stay at the hotel In addition to this, it is a good idea for guests to bring sweaters and a scarf as well as plenty of woolen socks and to choose footwear that is larger than normal to allow space for thick socks If you are planning to come to the hotel, you can buy warm sweaters, woolen socks and much more on the ICEHOTEL website You can order these and the equipment you will need at the same time as you book your visit The items will be delivered to your room when you check in The hotel is in the village of Jukkasjärvi, 200 km above the Arctic Circle but only 15 km from Kiruna airport and 17 km from Kiruna train station Transport by bus can be arranged from the airport or train station to the IceHotel PART 3: Read the following passage and the tasks below Write your answers in the numbered table The Atmosphere of Venus Venus, also called the Morning Star and Evening Star, is the second-closest planet to the sun and the brightest object in the night sky The planet orbits the sun every two hundred and twenty four Earth-days and is sometimes referred to as Earth’s sister planet because the two share both a similar size and bulk What is not similar, 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 the surface 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, the heat 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 the extreme heat of Venus’s surface (400 degrees Celsius), then he would have to contend with a surface pressure 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 which the sun’s infrared radiation is more readily absorbed by the atmosphere Just like in a real greenhouse used to grow 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 is twice 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 being are only beginning to struggle with the early stages of the greenhouse effect [C] Our problems not stem from evaporated water supplies but from a propagation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases due to industrial and automobile emissions [D] Another interesting characteristic to note regarding Venus’s atmosphere is that its daytime temperatures and nighttime temperatures are not that far removed from each other This is due to the thermal inertia, the ability of a substance to store heat despite changing temperatures and the transfer of heat by Venus’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 slowmoving there can move large obstructions and even skip stones along the planet’s surface In 1966, humankind made its first attempt at sending a recording instrument into Venus’s atmosphere The Venera probe did collide with Venus surface; however, the abrupt impact caused its communication system to fail, and it was unable to send and feedback In 1967, Venera successfully enter Venus’s atmosphere and was able to take many readings, one of which recorded that Venus’s atmosphere was between ninety and ninety-five percent carbon dioxide Subsequent Venera probes were sent into Venus’s atmosphere, but most of them 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 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 The word that in paragraph refers to A size B bulk C atmosphere D density 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 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 dioxide C growing plants D the high atmospheric temperatures 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 today D is experiencing a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions Look at the four blanks […] in paragraph that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage Although the causes are different, the ramifications are the same Where would the sentence best fit? The word propagation in paragraph is closest in meaning to A generation B elimination C evaporation D desecration Question 8: Complete the brief summary of the passage by selecting the THREE answer choices that express important ideas in the passage The introductory sentence for the summary is provided bellowed Scientists look at Venus to predict Earth’s future ●………………………………………………… ●………………………………………………… ●………………………………………………… Answer Choices A Venus once had large bodies of water that elaborated and cause 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 more large obstructions C Spaceships landing on Venus, though often crushed by Venus’s atmosphere, have revealed much about its carbon dioxide filled atmosphere D If man could survive the hot temperature of Venus, then he would have to contend with the great surface 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 dioxide will produce a greenhouse effects similar to Venus’s Write your answers here: PART 4: You are going to read a magazine article about learning how to fly a plane Eight paragraphs have been removed from the article Choose from paragraphs A-I the one that fits each gap (1-8) There is one extra paragraph that you not need to use Write your answers in the numbered table below Learning to Fly I had been testing cars and motorcycles for over twenty years I couldn’t take any more It wasn’t terribly exciting and, in any case, new cars were beginning to look identical and drive similarly What I needed was a new challenge Unfortunately, I wore glasses The Royal Air Force wouldn’t consider anyone for pilot training unless they had perfect eyesight Halfway through an aptitude test, they realised that my eyes were far from perfect I didn’t stand a chance It was an obvious choice It’s just twenty minutes’ drive from my home It’s very quiet, too, so the £90 per hour for the training is spent flying in the air, not waiting on the ground for other planes to take off It took me a whole year to get my private pilot’s license It started well, with my first solo flight coming after just seven hours Then came all the studying, the exams, the hard work I never thought I’d get to the end of it Then came last winter and the end of the course was in sight For weeks, the weather was so terrible that for most of the time it was impossible to fly Strong winds, heavy rain and even snow and ice made flying conditions extremely hazardous But finally the first of three practical exams arrived – the navigation test The examiner sets you a course that you have to plan according to the weather, and then fly with him sitting beside you I passed this test, but I don’t know how The second test involves flying cross-country to two other airports, which you can choose, and landing at both The important thing is to give the right messages to the air-traffic control people and understand their replies After this alarming episode, the exercises in the flight-handling test were simple As we complete the sixth exercise, the examiner suddenly turned to me and said, ‘Congratulations – you’ve passed!’ I wasn’t sure why, because we usually land as slowly as possible Then I turned round and realised straight away: we were being followed by a British Airways jumbo jet! A A week which we had set aside for finishing the course came and went with no possibility of getting in the air at all And besides the problems with the weather, my second son was born, and that made it even more difficult to find the time for lessons and studying B But the real reason I chose this club was that a friend of mine, Andrew Wilkins, is the chief instructor there He impressed me by taking me out for a free flight just so that I could see what it was like C Unfortunately, I got myself lost this time and flew too far east I completely missed the first airport However, I flew over a car factory I recognised and managed to get back on course D Along the way, he’ll take the controls and fly off course, just to get you lost Then he’ll hand back the control to you and expect you to find your way home E One day I was asked by an air-traffic controller if I could see another aircraft ahead I said yes, and immediately it disappeared into a cloud I just didn’t know what to F At the time, taking private lessons to learn how to fly was financially beyond me So I had to delay my plans to become a pilot for quite a while It was twenty years, in fact, before I finally enrolled at a flying club in Hertfordshire G Since getting my pilot’s license, I’ve been out flying a few times The highlight so far was flying up to Birmingham International Airport for a motor show with Andrew beside me As we approached the way, the airtraffic controller came on the radio asking for as much speed as our little plane could manage H For months, my head was always in a book and my head hurt from all the facts, figures and flying instructions I This feeling of needing a change coincided with my 40 th birthday, which started me thinking about what I’d been doing all those years When I left school all I had really wanted to was fly SECTION 4: WRITING (6 points) PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it Return the product to the shop if you have any complaints about it  Should _ It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine  I cancelled Her success went beyond her expectation  Never His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency  The more _ They will not announce the findings until next week  No announcement Both of the lifts were out of order  Neither _ Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation  The operation left PART 2: Finish each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the sentences printed before it, using the word given DON’T CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN You must use between three and five words, including the word given There is an example at the beginning (0) You must exactly what the manager tells you (CARRY)  You must carry out the manager’s instructions exactly 10 12 Should gravity, the pull of the earth, be zero, everything A will float B would be floating C floated D would float 13 I’ll have to work hard to _ with the rest of the class A catch B run C keep pace D keep on 14 _ his exhaustion, he won the marathon by nearly three minutes A In spite 15 Your success in life A is keen B Despite C Although D However C lies D goes C transaction D transportation very largely on yourself B depends 16 Buying a car was an important for them A transformation B translation 17 No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen _ A expected B unexpected C expectedly D unexpectedly C Look on D Look after 18 _! The tree is going to fall A Look out B Look up 19 We took _ of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach A chance B advantage C occasion D effect 20 All the athletes taking part in the international games should be proud of A oneself B themselves C himself D yourself 21 The bomb _ in the garage; fortunately no one hurt A put on B went off C got out D kept up 22 I can’t understand is _ he wants to change his mind A That/that B Which/what C What/why D What/that C service D work C you know D will you know 23 The nurse was on _ in the hospital all night A duty B alarm 24 Only when you grow up the truth A you will know B you know 25 All the boys are good at cooking, but _ A none B either is as good as the girls C neither D every II There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it 26 Mrs Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities 27 Some of us have to study their lessons carefully if we expect to pass this examination 28 A five-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped criminals 29 Many kinds of vegetables are growth in California’s Imperial Valley 30 Despite the metric system is used throughout the world, it is still not commonly used in the Unite States 31 She is looking forward to meet him again 32 In 1837 Victoria, an eighteen-year-old woman, named queen of England 33 The tickets that you ordered they will be delivered tomorrow 69 34 Cool temperatures, shade, moist, and the presence of dead organic material provide the ideal living conditions for mushrooms 35 When I first went to a university I studied law Mistake Correction Mistake 26 27 28 29 30 Correction 31 32 33 34 35 Section C – reading I Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D When you enter the supermarkets, you see shelves full of food You walk in the aisles between the shelves You push a shopping cart and put your food in it You probably hear soft, slow music as you walk along the aisles If you hear fast music, you walk quickly The supermarket plays slow music, you walk slowly and have more time to buy things Maybe you go to the meat department first There is some meat on sale, and you want to find it The manager of the supermarket knows where customers enter the meat department The cheaper meat is at the other end of the meat department, away from where the customers enter You have to walk by all the expensive meat before you find the cheaper meat Maybe you will buy some of the expensive meat instead of the meat on sale The dairy department sells milk and milk products such as butter and cheese Many customers like milk that has only little butterfat in it One store has three different containers of low fat milk One says ‘1% fat’ on the container The second says ‘99 percent (99%) fat free’ The third says ‘Low fat’ in big letters and 1% in small letters As you can see, all the milk has the same amount of fat The milk is all the same The amount of milk in each container is also the same However, in this store they cost three different amounts of money Maybe the customers will buy the milk that costs the most 36 What is the main topic of this passage? A How different kinds of food are arranged in supermarkets B Soft, slow music makes people buy more in supermarkets C The supermarket is designed to make you buy things D Be sure not to be deceived in supermarkets 37 The manager knows A which customers like low fat milk C where customers enter the meat department B which customers like slow music D where customers come from 38 When you walk by the expensive meat A maybe you will buy some B maybe you will buy low fat milk C you will look for fresh food D you will walk on the shelves 39 The word “they” in the last paragraph means 70 A the customers B the managers of the supermarket the containers of low fat milk C D the food in the supermarket 40 There are three different containers of low fat milk A One has 99 percent of butterfat B They all cost the same amount of money C One has less fat than the others D They all have the same amount of fat II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage British parents are always complaining that their children spend too much time glued to the telly and not enough time on other activities (41) _ sports and reading A survey recently (42) _ on people’s viewing habits does not disprove this It shows that young people in Britain spend on average 23 hours a week in front of the television, (43) _ works out at over three hours every day (44) is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adult watches even more: incredible 28 hours a week We (45) to have become a nation of addicts Just about every household in the country has a television and over half have two or more According to the survey, people nowadays don’t just watch television sitting in their living-rooms, they watch it in the kitchen and in bed (46) _ The Education Minister said a few weeks ago that Britain’s pupils (47) _ spend more time reading Unfortunately, parents are not setting a good example: adults (48) _ reading than young people In fact, reading is at the (49) _ of their list of favourite pastimes They would (50) _ listen to the radio, go to the cinema or hire a video to watch on their televisions at home 41 A such B like C as D alike 42 A investigated B researched C carried D carried out 43 A that B which C this D it 44 A What B It C The thing D This 45 A seem B ought C used D would like 46 A in addition B as well C more D moreover 47 A might B could C should D would 48 A more B less C little D fewer 49 A tail B top C beginning D bottom 50 A better B rather C prefer D like III Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word The traditional of birthday parties started a long time ago People thought that there (51) a special danger from evil spirits, so friends and family came together to bring good thoughts and wishes and even presents At one time, only kings had birthday parties but as time went (52) , children and then adults began to have their (53) _ birthday celebrations There are some traditions - (54) as sending birthday cards, blowing out the 71 candles on a birthday cake and singing the ‘Happy Birthday’ song, that you can find (55) _ anywhere, any time In China, everyone celebrates their birthday on New Year’s Day: they become one year (56) on that day On a child’s second birthday, family members put a variety of objects on the floor around the child (57) to Chinese tradition, the first object that the child picks up tells you what profession the child will choose (58) in life In many English-speaking countries, a twenty-first birthday cake often has a key on top, or the cake (59) is sometimes in the shape of a key The key means that the young person is now old (60) to leave and enter the family home at any time they want to! Section D – writing I Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 61 The heavy rain prevented everybody from going out → Had 62 Mrs Taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing machine → Mrs Taylor wished 63 They believe that the wanted man was living in London → The wanted man 64 What is the weight of your suitcase? → How 65 In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs miles before breakfast everyday → Though _ II Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of these words 66 If I met the author one day, I would ask him to sign my copy of his new book (Were) → _ 67 “It was your fault to break my vase yesterday” said Jane to her brother (accused) → _ 68 She is such a beautiful girl that everybody admires her (so) → _ 69 Are you and your husband the same age? (old) → 70 Hoang didn’t come to class today Nhan didn’t, either (nor) → _ III Write a composition about 150 – 200 words on the following topic: “Students learn just because of good marks” Do you agree or disagree with that statement? SỞ GD&ĐT NINH BÌNH ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 THPT 72 Kỳ thi thứ hai - Năm học 2012 – 2013 Ngày thi 18/12/2012 ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Thời gian 180 phút không kể thời gian giao đề) PART B LEXICO-GRAMMAR (8 points) I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence Write your answer in the numbered box 11 We have a _ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope A cruel B pessimistic C grim D fierce 12 Don’t be late for the interview, _ people will think you are a disorganized person A unless B otherwise C if not D or so 13 the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more A Nevertheless B Meanwhile C Despite D Although 14 This meat is rather tough; you must chew it well before _ A swallow B to swallow C swallowed D swallowing 15 The police have warned the tourists to look for pickpockets in the shopping centre A away B down C out D forward 16 At the language school, each student is assigned to his or her own A tutor B professor C staff D director C species D hippopotamus 17 Many _ are in danger of extinction A plants B animals 18 Do you my turning the television on now? A disapprove B mind C want D object 19 As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in A cost B worth C price D value 20 I saw a thief take Norman’s wallet so I ran him, but I couldn’t catch him A after B into C over D near II Put the verb in each bracket into correct tense Write the answer in the numbered box This time last year I (21 cycle) _in the rain along a country road in France with a friend of mine We (22 decide) _to go on a cycling holiday in Normandy Neither of us had gone to France before, but we (23 know) _ some French from our time at school and we had managed to rush up on the basics We (24 plan) _ our route carefully in advance, but we had forgotten one important thing, the weather It (25 rain) _ solidly since our arrival and that night we (26 end up) _ sleeping in the waiting room at a railway station Then the next morning as we (27 ride) _down a steep hill my bike skidded on the wet road and I (28 fall off) _.I realised immediately that my arm (29 break) _, and after a visit to the local hospital I caught the next train to Calais for the ferry home Unfortunately, my parents (30 not expect) _ me home 73 for a fortnight, and had gone away on holiday So I spent a miserable couple of weeks alone, reading Teach Yourself French III Give the correct form of the word in each bracket to best complete each sentence Write the answer in the numbered box 31 My teacher is very about the history of Vietnam (KNOW) 32 I’m sorry for my , but I hate being kept waiting (PATIENT) 33 The American celebrate their _ on 4th July (DEPEND) 34 She always listens _ to what she is told (ATTENTION) 35 We always have a bed ready in the spare room in case visitors arrive _ (EXPECT) 36 George is He always plays with toys (CHILD) 37 Where is to this shopping center? (ENTER) 38 Do you often wear costume in the New Year Celebration? (NATION) 39 She was keen on the history of China (EXTREME) 40 She studied at university (ECONOMY) IV Each sentence below has ONE mistake Underline and correct it Write your answer in the right column is an example Sentences Correction I am studying here since last January have been 41 As soon as I will graduate, I’m going to return to my hometown studying 42 The more than sugar a person eats, the less likely he is to lose weight 41 43 By the end of the 21th century, scientists will had discovered the cure for the 42 common cold 43 44 Aspirin is recommend to many patients for its effect to thin the blood 45 Beethoven wrote and performance some of his greatest works while he 44 was almost totally deaf 45 46 She is no longer enough young to take part in a beauty contest 47 Thirty hours a week are a heavy work schedule 46 48 The governor sent the National Guard to assist the local habitants in the 47 clean – up operation because the torrential rain that had devastated the area 48 49 Some studies show that young babies prefer the smell of milk to those of other liquids 49 50 Financial considerations play an important part in the choose of a college 50 PART C READING (6 points) I Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap Mr Brown lived his entire life in a small town in the north of England He never left the house _(51) he had been born, never married, never went on holiday and had no friends He worked in a local factory for _(52) forty years but even the people who had worked with him for years 74 _(53) very little about him He wore the same clothes year in year out, and _(54) he shopped regularly at the local store he bought only the most basic foodstuffs, never changing his purchases from one week to the next So when he died last month, neighbors and local people were _(55) to learn that Mr Brown was not just a rich man, he was in fact (56) millionaire! He had no bank, no account, no money invested anywhere but in the various drawers, cupboards and boxes in the house there were hundreds and thousands of bank _(57) and coins It took police over two weeks to clear the house and the bank clerks took just as long to _(58) all the money “We had absolutely no ideas that he had been hiding his money over the years”, one of his neighbors said “In fact, we used to feel _(59) for him, we thought he was a poor old man unable to (60) anything better for himself” 51 A which B where C who D what 52 A more B above C over than D more than 53 A reminded B held C had D knew 54 A although B but C because D however 55 A astonishing B astonished C interested D interesting 56 A the B this C a D one 57 A papers B money C letters D notes 58 A number B count C guess D make 59 A sorry B sad C sorrow D miserable B spend C afford 60 A pay D give II Read the passage carefully and fill in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word When we talk about the environment today, many people still think only of tree (61) and keeping their surroundings clean Although both activities are _(62), they are only a small part of the whole story The environment is (63) urban and rural It _(64) the seashore, rivers, mountains, cities, towns, villages and so on The water we drink and the air we (65) are important elements of the environment, so (66) the trees, plants and animals The environment _(67) us with all our daily needs This is true for both the urban and rural people Rural people (68) directly on the natural environment for many of their daily needs They use water from rivers, streams and so on For them, there is often no piped water available They collect firewood from nearby trees and forests for cooking and heating They _(69) the land around them for food Their homes are _ (70) from local materials III Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow Many people wrongly believe that when people reach old age, the families place them in nursing homes They are left there in the hands of strangers for the rest of their lives Their grown children visit them only occasionally The truth is that this idea is an unfortunate myth – a fictitious story In fact, family members provide over 80 percent of care that elderly people need 75 Because Americans are living longer than ever, more psychologists and social workers have begun to study care giving to improve care of the elderly They have found that all caregivers share a common characteristic: All caregivers believe they are the best person for the job One caregiver said that she had always been closed to her mother Another was the oldest child Another was the youngest child Social workers interviewed caregivers to find out why they took on the responsibilities of caring for an elderly, dependent relative They discovered three basic reasons Many caregivers believed that they had an obligation to help their relative Some stated that helping others made them more useful Others hoped that by helping someone now, they would deserve care when they became old and dependent When people care for an elderly relative, they often not use available community services, such as adult daycare centers If the caregivers are adult children, they are more likely to use such services, especially because they often have jobs and other responsibilities In contrast, a spouse, usually the wife, is much less likely to use support services or to put the dependent person in a nursing home Social workers discovered that the reason for this difference was fear of poverty All ill, elderly people may live years, and medical care and nursing homes are very expensive An elderly couple’s saving can disappear very quickly The surviving spouse, usually the wife, can be left poverty As a result, she often tries to take care of her husband herself for as long as she can Researchers have found that caring for the elderly can be a very positive experience The elderly appreciated the care and attention they received They were affectionate and cooperative However, even when care giving is satisfying, it is hard work Social workers and experts on aging offer caregivers and potential caregivers help when arranging for the care of an elderly relative One consideration is to ask parents what they want before they become sick or dependent Perhaps they prefer going into a nursing homes and can select one in advance On the other hand, they may want to live with their adult children Caregivers must also learn to be assertive and ask for help from others, especially siblings Brothers and sisters are willing to help, but they not know what to We can expect to live longer lives than ever before Caring for the elderly and being taken care of can be a mutual satisfying experience for everyone involved Questions 71-74: Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false Write True/False in the numbered box 71 Most of old people in the United States live in the care of their families 72 All caregivers believe they can the job better than anyone else 73 There are at least three reasons why caregivers take on responsibilities for an elderly person 74 Care giving is not too difficult when the elderly are affectionate and cooperative Question 75-77: Answer the following questions 75 What is the unfortunate myth about care of the elderly in the United State? ………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………………………… 76 Why are adult children more likely to use community services to help care for an elderly parent? ……………………………………………… ……………………………………… 76 77 What advice social workers give to people when they arrange for the care of elderly relative? ……………………………………………… ……………………………………… Questions 78 - 80: Choose the best answer A, B or C for the following questions 78 What is the main idea of this passage? A Most people are put into nursing homes by their families, who not visit them regularly B Most old people live longer today than they did in the past C Most elderly people are taken care of by their families, who often find the experience satisfying 79 What does “in the hands of” in paragraph mean? A In the control of B In the care of C In the homes of 80 What does “siblings” in paragraph mean? A Care givers B Brothers and sisters C Mothers and fathers PART D WRITING (4 points) I Arrange the given words to make meaningful sentences is an example yet/ The/ finished/ football/ players/ training/ haven’t/ their → The football players haven’t finished their training yet 81 how/ People/ would/ used/ to/ know/ or/ less/ their/ more/ children/ live ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 82 find/ do/ this/ you/ interesting/ What/ about/ city? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 83 at/ If/ only/ I/ studied/ had/ harder/ school ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 84 last/ because/ stayed/ up/ You/ are/ you/ tired/ late/ night ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 non-professionals/The/ star/ hates/ be/ film/ to/ criticized/ by ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… II Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it 86 'Shall I carry that bag for you, John?' said Pauline Pauline offered……………………………………………………………………………… 87 I’ve forgotten that author’s name but he’s very well-known That author, 88 It’s extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days We find…….………………………………………………………………………….…… 89 She prefers reading a book to watching TV She would …………………………… …………………………… 90 Alice and Charles didn’t decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child Only when……………………………………………………………………………… 77 III Many people think that: “Television does harm to children.” Do you agree or disagree with their idea? In about 160 words, write a paragraph to support your viewpoint SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TUYÊN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI QUANG CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2010-2011 SECTION II: LEXICO-GRAMMAR (9 points) Part 1: Choose ONE word or phrase which best completes each sentence Circle its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D to indicate your answer (4 points) They _ him of having stolen the car A blamed B accused C complained D convicted I was wearing a heavy raincoat to _ myself from the cold A conceal B hide C protect D wrap The new discovery was a major _ for research workers A breakthrough B break-down C breakout D break-in The film lasted every three hours with _ of 15 minutes between part one and part two A a pause B an interruption C an interval D a stop The nurse _ in the hospital helped the patient come round A on alarm B on duty C in service D in shift Buses are not very _ Sometimes, they come every five minutes, then other times you have to wait for half an hour A in time B on time C punctual D timely The _ is the official who makes sure the rules are followed in tennis A umpire B instructor C referee D guide Do you have a non-smoking room with two beds _ for next Friday and Saturday? A empty B available C vacant D ready Workers demanded pay rises to take account of the _ of inflation A percent B percentage C estimate D rate 10 After his business failed, Mr Johnson was declared _ by the court A penniless B profitless C bankrupt D lost 11 Don’t _ ! I haven’t finished explaining yet! A hang up B hold on C hang on D call up 12 It _ out that the mayor had bribed several councilors to vote A resulted B pointed C broke D turned 13 It’s difficult to tell identical twins _ A on B out C apart D over 14 No sooner had we started the picnic _ the rain began pouring down! A than B when C that D and 15 _ you try, you can never get them all right A How hard B However hard C For as hard as 78 D So hard as 16 He had an excellent grade in his examination _ the fact that he hadn't worked particularly hard A in spite of B although C because of D on account of 17 The child was told to _ for being rude to his uncle A excuse B apologize C confess D pardon 18 She _ her neighbor’s children for the broken window A blamed B accused C complained D convicted 19 Both drivers were _ in the accident and were taken to hospital A damaged B beaten C injured D wounded 20 Mary’s broken arm was so _ that she burst into tears A aching B painful C sharp D hurt Part 2: Supply the correct form of verbs in the blank (2 points) After days of rain, I’m glad that the sun (shine) _ again I (make) _ cakes That’s why my hands are all covered with flour When you (get) _ married? – Next Sunday He (break) _ his leg yesterday as he (repair) _ the roof My sister (lose) _ her hat and she (look) _ for it until now Faternah looked down to discover a snake at her feet When she saw it, she (scream) _ By the time Peter finally graduated from school, he (attend) _ seven different schools because his parents moved frequently Until you learn to relax more, you (not improve) _ your ability to speak English Part Supply the correct form of the word to fill in the blank (2 points) Healthy eating is (1) the key to general well-being Our bodies are made DOUBT up of what we eat, so our (2) cannot possibly escape the effects of bad FIT diet and neither can our (3) Sweets, chocolate and cake are fine in (4) VITAL , but trouble arises when people just cannot leave them alone, (5) MODERATE eating every possibly sticky item that comes their way (6) is GREED available for serious problems but (7) is normally better than cure TREAT Make a careful (8) when it comes to desserts, and favour cafes that AVOID offer a good (9) of fruit to round off a meal A (10) in your CHOOSE sugar intake may well hurt at first but you will feel better for it SELECT REDUCE Part 4: Circle an underlined word or phrase that needs correction (1 point) He looks remarkable like his father A B C D The bridge was hitting by a large ship during a sudden storm last week A B C D 79 What does she often have for the lunch? A B C D The director doesn’t allow smoke in this office A B C D In the early days of their development, cars used a great numbers of fuel A B C D SECTION III READING COMPREHENSION (4,4 points) Part 1: Read the following passage then decide which is the best choice to the statement Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (1,4 points) The Garbage Problem Garbage is a big problem all over the world People buy and use a lot of things nowadays After a while, they throw them away in the garbage bin All the garbage is later thrown away or dumped outside the city These places are called landfill sites In many cities, landfill sites are now full About one third of all the garbage is made of paper Another third of the garbage is a mix of glass, metal, plastic, and wood The final third comes from food scraps These are remains of food that are now not eaten anymore Food scraps are not a big garbage problem for the environment Our natural world can get rid of food scraps Insects and bacteria eat food scraps and make them go away But this does not happen with other materials Plastic is very toxic to the environment It poisons the earth and the water We use plastic for many things such as combs or pens Also, when we buy something from the supermarket, we get a plastic bag As soon as we get home, we throw the bag away Plastic is also used to make Styrofoam All take-out coffee cups and fast-food are made of Styrofoam When we buy coffee and drink it on the street, we throw that cup away too Other garbage we throw away is metal The cans for soft drinks or beer are made of aluminum Aluminum is toxic too The paper and wood we throw away are not toxic But we have to cut down many trees every year to make paper and wood Our environment suffers when there are no forests around The air is less fresh, and the earth dries up With no water in the earth, plants cannot grow Solutions to the garbage problem We have to manage our waste and garbage better If we throw away so many things, soon we will have no place to dump them The best thing to is to reduce the amount of garbage If we use less, we throw away less For instance, we can buy food in big boxes and packages Then we throw away only one box every month or so Otherwise, we throw away many small boxes or cans every day Similarly, we can reuse a lot of packaging For example, we not have to buy take-out coffee in Styrofoam cups We can bring our own cup from home and fill it with fresh coffee We also not have to take the plastic bags from the supermarket We can bring our own cloth bag from home instead When we pack lunch, it is better to use a lunch box than a paper bag Instead of paper plates, we can use real plates We can clean up with a dishtowel, not a paper towel We can use a compost bin for food scraps In this way, the food gets back into the earth It does not get mixed up with the regular garbage 80 Finally, all paper, glass and metal we use, we can recycle In many countries, there are now recycling programs In Germany, for example, people separate all glass bottles by color Then they put the bottles into special bins that are on the street The city collects the glass, cleans it, and reuses it As well, in most countries, people recycle newspapers and cardboard It is easy and efficient What is the topic word of the first paragraph? A Throw away B Garbage C Plastic D Environment What is the main idea of the second passage? A People must deal with garbage better B People should reuse things C People should recycle more D People should reduce their waste Why does the author say that garbage is a big problem? A Because people buy too many things B Because people throw away everything they buy C Because not all cities have landfill sites D Because landfill sites get fewer and fewer What people throw away? A Paper and wood B Plastic, glass and metal C Food scraps D All of the above Why does the author mention Germany at the end of the reading passage? A To suggest that recycling is the best solution to the garbage problem B To offer additional advice about how to handle waste C To criticize countries that not have a recycling program D To demonstrate that recycling works Why should people not throw away Styrofoam cups? A Because they are toxic to the environment B Because they can reuse them again at home C Because they can buy take-out coffee in them D Because they can fill them again with fresh coffee What advice does the author give about reusing waste? A We should drink take-out coffee B We should use our own bags, cups and plates C We should throw away food into the landfill sites D We should clean glasses ourselves and recycle them Part 2: Read the passage and choose one word or phrase that best fits each space (3 points) What kind of music you (1) ? Some people like going to (2) concerts, and listening to (3) The (4) wear very formal clothes, and the (5) is silent until the end of the (6) Perhaps, you are a rock music (7) Rock concerts are often held at football (8) or in parks (9) of the audience dance to the music, or sing the songs (10) music is (11) at wedding and parties in many countries, and some people (12) their own music at home Nowadays, we (13) 81 music in shops and lifts, and many people (14) their own music with them, or even (15) to music when they study Music is everywhere! A listen B enjoy C have D preferring A classic B classics C classical D classified A a group B an orchestra C a band D a record A musicians B actors C musicals D instruments A spectators B people C guests D audience A happening B action C music D performance A fan B enthusiasm C reader D friend A matches B grounds C pitches D pools A Members B Selections C Persons D Those 10 A Historical B Nation C Traditional D Ancient 11 A acted B formed C done D played 12 A B get C make D take 13 A listen B hear C perform D understand 14 A carry B wear C lift D play 15 A hear B have C follow D listen SECTION IV: WRITING (5 points) Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before it beginning with the words given (2 points) Despite Jack’s strange clothes, everybody ignored him Nobody took _ It was more of a business arrangement than a marriage It was not _ You must not communicate in any way with anyone involved in this case You must have His father made him study Latin at the age of three At the age of three, he _ I would prefer you to pay in cash I’d rather _ Try as I might, I couldn’t understand the code No matter _ Professor Helsing knows everything about this menu script There is _ If you trade in your existing answer phone, we will reduce the price of a new one by $100 Trade Norman was sorry because he had lost his temper Norman regretted _ 82 10 Although I respect the law, I cannot accept the court’s decision Much Part 2: Write a passage of about 150 words about a person that you love or admire most 83 (3 points) [...]... not to let this idea take over your research Just treat it as an interesting possibility A simple system for collecting and storing your information will be adequate to start with; a more complex one may only get in your way The most important thing, though, is to get starting Who knows what you might find? SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO LONG AN KỲ THI CẤP TỈNH CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 – VÒNG 1 Ngày thi : 06/10/2011... The most important thing, though, is to get starting Who knows what you might find? SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO LONG AN KỲ THI CẤP TỈNH CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 – VÒNG 1 Ngày thi : 06/10/2011 MÔN THI : TIẾNG ANH BẢNG B ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài : 180 phút cho cả hai phần A và B B/ READING AND WRITING (80 points) I/ Read the passage carefully and answer the questions Write your answers on your paper... meaning to the sentence printed before it (5 pts) 81 I am only interested in why he did it → The only thing 82 House prices have risen dramatically this year → There has been 83 I can’t understand how this new computer works → This new computer works 84 She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will → Her uncle didn’t 85 I only recognized him when he came into... The noise next door did not stop until after midnight → It was not 10 You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty → Should _ SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 - VÒNG 1 LONG AN Đề chính thức A Ngày thi: 06/10/2011 Bảng A Thời gian: 180 phút (Phần A & B) READING & WRITING: (80 marks) I Read the passage and answer... relief work 10 Scientists and economists (A) believe that human beings (B) can never (C) use away all the (D) mineral resources on Earth SỞ GD&ĐT KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 11 THPT QUẢNG BÌNH Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) III LEXICO-GRAMMAR Part 1 Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence (10 pts) 21 Does anyone know that jacket... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề PART II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D) 1 He's really shy ... joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way friends use positive non-verbal (3) such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship Marriage and similar (4) relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (5) overall satisfaction, and vice versa - perhaps this is why some people are happy in... before you borrowed my book 5 When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites (FAVOURITE)  This record used mine when I was younger 6 My sister finds commuting every day annoying (PUT)  It’s difficult for my sister _ every day 7 The police arrived as the thieves were committing the crime (RED-HANDED) The police ... called enkaphalin By (8) _ sorrow and pain this chemical helps you to feel better Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (9) _ Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (10) _ activity Because some people still regard it as a (11) _ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry This kind of repression can only increase stress,... attracted by the idea of looking back into the past One way they can make this is by investigating their own family history They can try to find out more about what their families came from and what they did This is now a fast-growing hobby, especially in countries with a fairly short history, alike Australia and the United States It is one thing to spend some time going through a book on family history and