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TRIAL TEST I Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.(2.5 pts) 1.- “Do you like watching the news Thang?” – “ _ It‟s very informative.” B Not really C No, I don‟t D Quite the opposite A Yes, I Plastic bags seem good for carrying things _, people carelessly throw them away after use A Because B However C Although D Therefore An anthem is a song which is sung _ special occasions A of B at C on D in It was the world‟s volcanic eruption in more than 50 years A large B larger C the largest D largest The 2014 UN Day of Vesak attracted thousands of Buddhists from nearly 100 countries the world A on B at C around D above In the afternoon, when Tam _ his homework, he helps Mr.Brown on the farm A takes B completes C does D makes Mr.Bao said , “I am so of having been a Dien Bien Phu soldier.” A interested B excited C proud D keen They _ go fishing offshore if they had a bigger boat A can B may C could D will “To the me to love this country.” A person teaches B man that teach C one who teaches D who teaching 10 – “ _” - “But Grandma, the forecast says it‟ll be sunny.” A Remember the new words by heart B Let‟s eat out C Let me go shopping D Don‟t forget to bring along a raincoat II Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting (0,5 pt) 11.Plastic is make from natural gases and petroleum – a thick oil that people remove from the earth A B C D 12 The festival was an opportunity to tighten solidarity and friendly to make a better society A B C D III.Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1,5pts) If you ask me about the person who has the most influence on my life, I must (13) you it is my father You ask me what I think about my father Great! great! My father is the best person in the world Do you know what I (14) _ ? He is a considerate and generous man who is loved not only by his family (15) by all his friends His great sense of humor (16) _ him from others To his colleagues, he is a (17) _ man who is always helpful and creative in his job In a word, my father‟s terrific! I‟m so happy to have him as a friend, an advisor, and (18) _ a father I love him so much Happy Father‟s Day, Daddy! 13 A speak B say C tell D talk 14 A suppose B expect C believe D mean 15 A but also B and also C but as well D and neither 16 A amuses B takes C prevents D distinguishes 17 A hard-work B working- hard C hard-working D work-hard 18 A besides B almost C above all D at least IV Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False (1.0 pt) The ao dai, the traditional dress of Vietnamese women, has a long history In the early 17th century, Vietnamese clothing designers made changes to the design of the traditional Chinese costume, creating the primitive forms of the present ao dai This creativity showed Vietnam‟s strong sense of independence The ao dai, with different designs and materials, was traditionally worn by both men and women Over the years, despite the coming of western clothing for more convenience in daily activities of modern life, the ao dai has been there to stay Therefore, Vietnamese women go on wearing this unique dress, which is both traditional and fashionable and which conveys our rich culture to the world 19 The ao daihad its start at the beginning of the 17th century 20 Vietnamese ao daiand Chinese dresses are exactly the same. 21 Both men and women wore the ao daiin Vietnam many years back. 22 Although a little inconvenient in modern life, the ao daiis uniquely fashionable. _ V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts) 23 The drivers have left lots of garbage on the ground after their (refresh) 24 One of the things that make our country is the East Sea (beauty) 25 The _ were disappointed that people had spoiled the area (environmental) 26 That industrial country is seeking and exploiting resources to satisfy its demand (nature) 27 To attend the course, you first need to pass our _ Vietnamese test (speaking) 28 The fishing boat was damaged in the storm (bad) VI Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentences (1.0 pt) 29 If the weather bad tomorrow, we will not go camping (be) 30 You should take part in _ used paper and cans for recycling (collect) 31 No one _ picnic lunches for us yet (provide) 32 I can also _ with my friends by means of e-mails (communicate) VII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.( 2.0 pts) 33 It‟s a pity I don‟t have more time for my hobby => I wish 34 Why don‟t you make posters on energy saving? => I suggest that you 35 “We are keen on setting out to sea again,” said the fishermen => The fishermen said that 36 They began using that computer three months ago => That computer has KEY OF TRIAL TEST I A C C D C B C C C 10 D II 11 A 12 C III 13 C 14 D 15.A 16 D 17.C IV 19 True 20 False 21 True 22 True V 23 refreshment 24 beautiful 27 speaking 28 badly VI 29 is 30 collecting 25 environmentalists 31 has provided 18.C 26 natural 32 communicate VII 33 I wish I had more time for my hobby 34 I suggest that you should make posters on energy saving 35 The fishermen said that they were keen on setting out to sea again 36 That computer has been used for months TRIAL TEST PART A: PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others Write your answer in the column on the right (0,5 pt.) A Tasty B Small C Stadium D change _ A Grocery B Month C Comfort D money _ A Just B Summer C Much D ruler _ A Around B Delicious C House D ground _ A Exhibition B Neighborhood C Hot D Humid _ II Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress Write your answer in the column on the right (0,5 pt.) A Village B Banyan C Bamboo D Entrance A Enjoyable B Convenient C Exciting D Interesting A Travel B Exchange C Collect D Enjoy A Captain B Fasten C Pilot D Device A Family B Complete C Grocery D Primary PART B: VOCABULARYAND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the box provided (1,6 pts.) Is Mary a friend of ? A you B your C yours D you‟re Vietnamese people are always proud Vietnam‟s traditions and customs A in B of C on D at London is the city I have visited several times A in which B where C in that D which They wish they have to work hard to earn money A couldn‟t B can‟t C don‟t D didn‟t My little brother enjoys museumsand art galleries A visiting B to visit C visit D visited That part of the park several times this year A is repaired B has been repaired C was repaired D repaired My new car is more than the one I had before A economic B economy C economical D economically They alldayswimming and sunbathing on the beach A passed B used C took D spent We didn‟t to the station in time to catch the train A get B reach C arrive D leave 10 Do you know what time the train for London? A gets B reaches C arrives D leaves 11 The policeman warned us there A to not go B not to go C not go D not go to 12 She is very good tennis She never loses when playing with her friends A at B for C in D on 13 If we thewater,we will have no fresh water to use A polluting B pollution C pollute D polluted C in hurry D hurry 14 „Why are you driving so fast?‟ ‟ A being hurry B in a hurry 15 Do you know ? A how old is the earth B how old was the earth C how old the earth is D how old the earth was 16 The harder you try,…………… A the most success you achieve B you achieve the more success C the more success you achieve D the better you achieve success II Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each of the following sentences Write your answer in the place provided below (1 pt.) After the earthquake, thousands of people in this area became (home). The media help increase the (popular) of sports and games. She is very happy because her application for a (scholar) has been accepted. The roads are rough in (mountain) areas, so it‟s hard to travel by car. _ He is one of the most effective (activity) in this campaign. She made a deep (impress) on the members of the club. _ My sister is a good singer She sings very (beauty). To be a good writer you need to be (imagine). _ Should English be a (compel) foreign language in Vietnam? 10 I‟m very proud to be chosen for the (nation) team. _ III Circle the underlined word/phrase that is incorrect in each sentence and correct it Write your corrections in the column on the right (1 pt.) I used to going to school on foot when I was a primary student A B C D Although she looks young, she is twice older than my elder sister A B C D You have lived in this area since over ten years, so you must know it well A B C D The secretary whom sits at the first desk can give you more information A B C D My close friend wishes that her hair will be blond A B C D If your cousin will come here tomorrow, I‟ll tell him to phone you A B C D 7 We all like the cakes which are making by our grandmother very much A B C D It was so a hot day that we decided to stay at home and watch TV A B C D Wearing uniforms helps students feel equally in many ways A B C D 10 The Smiths never go out in the evening, don‟t they? A B C D IV Put each verb in brackets in the correct tense or form Write your answer in the box provided (1 pt.) A This is the first time I (1.read) _ a novel (2.write) _ by an American writer B The last time we (3.see) _ him in public, he (4.wear) _ a black suit C Would you mind (5.tell) _ your children (6.keep) quiet for a moment? D Unless you study hard, you (7.not pass) the coming exam E She will visit us as soon as she (8.arrive) in Hanoi F What (9.be) for dinner? It (10.smell) _ very delicious PART C: READING I Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the box provided (1pt.) More and more people are discovering that sharing and talking about their favorite books with others can be as rewarding as the act of reading …1… For people who feel that they are too busy to sit down with a book, a book club helps them schedule time to read , others have gained self-confidence by …2… in or leading a discussion And most people enjoy the chance to…3… new friends A successful book club should have a group that is small enough so even the quiet people can be heard, but also big enough for many different …4… The best arrangement is a …5… of ages, sexes, and backgrounds for more reading variety and livelier discussions The book club could …6… in one subject or type of books, like mysteries, science fiction, or biographies Or the members could read books of all types, as long as the book is highly recommended by someone who thinks it would be …7… discussing Some book clubs meet in places like bookstores, public libraries or restaurants, but most have their meetings in members‟ homes This approach simply …8… more privacy and time for longer meetings To make the meeting go smoothly, a leader should be …9… The leader will usually start the discussion by asking what the author‟s main idea was Book club members should never be afraid to offer their opinions, even if they don‟t like the book They just need to prepare to explain…10… they did not like something A it A participating B itself B taking C themselves D oneself C talking D sitting A B make C from D gather A characters B issues C attitudes D opinions A mixture B range C number D lot A focus B talk C specialize D concentrate A valuable B busy C worth D useful A offers B supplies C encourages D takes A called B named C suggested D appointed 10 A what B why C how D where II Read the following information carefully and then decide whether each statement true (T) or false (F) (1 pt.) IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS Arrival When the plane lands, you are requested to keep your seat belt fastened until the light goes off and remain in your seat until the plane stops moving This is for your own comfort and safety Leaving the airport If you are ending your journey at this airport, you should go up to the escalator to passport control and customs If you are traveling further by rail or coach, you will find an information desk outside the customs hall, as well as a bank where you can change money Catching another flight If you are planning to change planes, you should follow the signs to the waiting lounge, where you should check in and wait to board your connecting flight There will be an announcement when your flight is due to take off Our ground staff will be happy to help you Leaving the plane All passengers leaving the plane should make sure that they take everything with them If you have checked in any luggage, you should remember to collect it from the baggage area inside the airport Continuing on this flight We regret that passengers who are continuing their journey on this flight may not get off the plane You may not smoke while the plane is on the ground Thank you for flying with us We hope to be able to welcome you on board again soon _ All passengers must leave the plane _ You must wait until the light goes off before undoing your seat belt _ Passengers who are leaving the airport must first go to passport control _ Passengers continuing by another plane must go through customs _ You can change money before you go to passport control _ You must go up to the escalator to the waiting lounge if you are changing planes _ Passengers in the waiting lounge will hear an announcement when their plane is due to take off _ No one is allowed to smoke in the airport _ Passengers should remember to collect the luggage that has been checked in from the baggage area 10 _ Passengers leaving the plane should check that they have not left anything behind 10 KEY OF TRIAL TEST 12 I A A D D A II B B B C 10 D 11 B 12 C 13 B 14 A 15 C 16 B 17 B 18 A 19 D 20 C III 21 C 22 B 23 A 24 A 25 C IV 26 B 27 A 28 A 29 C 30 D 32 B 33 D 34 D 35 B V 36 Was cooking 37 Goes 38 Are playing VI 41 The girl who lived next door to us is very friendly 39 Did you go 31 D 40 Bring 42 Mr Brown asked me what my name was 43 It is very necessary to learn English 44 In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car 45 Unless someone puts the coal in, the fire will go out 57 TRIAL TEST 13 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0.2) A thank B they C these D than A walks B cups C students D pens A talked B watched C lived D stopped A stream B leather C cream D dream A striped B slice C diet D recipe II Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence (0.2) Lan wishes she _a long vacation A has C have D having He saw that film _7.00 p.m _Sunday A on-from B had B in-at C at-at D at-on C don‟t you D doesn‟t he You like watching sports, _, Peter? A you B aren‟t you You shouldn‟t eat _ It‟s not good for your health A quick B quickly C fastly D slow C and D therefore 10 Minh got wet _he forgot his umbrella A so B because 11 The girl _is standing near the window is my sister A who B when C where D in which C meeting D haven‟t met C took D to take C was built D is built 12 We _Nam since he left school A met B meet 13 Do you mind _me home? A taking B take 14 This building _in 1980 A built B builds 15 She asked me _ at English 58 A if I was good B if was I good C if I good D if I am good 16 If you _your passport, you will be in trouble A lost B lose C would lose D losing 17 What‟s the name of the man _gave us a gift? A he B which C who D whose 18 The librarian asked us _so much noise A not to make B no make C not making D don‟t make C since D already 19 We have lived in this flat _five years A ago B for 20 I really enjoyed the disco It was great, _? A isn‟t it C wasn‟t it B is it D weren‟t it III Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction (0.2) 21 I look forward to have the resolution to the problem I have mentioned A B C D 22 They have moved nothing in your room while they sent you to the hospital A B C D 23 Aren‟t you afraid that they will sack you if you didn‟t start coming to work on time? A B C D 24 I had to drive to the factory to pick up my brother, who‟s car wouldn‟t start A B C D 25 It was not easy for us getting tickets for the concert A B C D IV Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 30 (0.2) The invention of the phonograph happened quite by accident Thomas Edison moved to Menlo Park, New Jersy in 1876, where he established an industrial research laboratory There, Edison was working on a carbon telephone transmitter to improve the existing Bell telephone system 59 In that laboratory a year later, Edison invented the phonograph while he was trying to improve a telegraph repeater He attached a telephone diaphragm to the needle in the telegraph repeater; in this way, he was able to reproduce a recording that could be played back After he made some improvements to the machine, he tested it He recited “Mary Had a Little Lamb” into the machine and played his voice back to a very surprised audience 26 What is the best title for the passage? A Thomas Edison‟s many inventions B Improvements in telephone and telegraph C The History of Menlo Park D An accidental invention 27 In what year did the invention of phonograph occur? A 1876 B 1877 C 1878 D the article does not say 28 What was Edison working on when he created the phonograph? A A telegraph repeater B A telegraph diaphragm C A telephone repeater D A telephone diaphragm 29 According to the passage, how was the phonograph made? A With a telephone needle and a recorder C With only a telegraph repeater B From a recording of a telegraph D From a combination of telephone & telegraph part 30 According to the passage, how did Edison test his new invention? A He made improvements to the machine B He used a carbon transmitter C He read a children‟s rhyme D He produced the audience voice V Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31- 35 (0.4) Singapore is an island city of about three million people It‟s a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces It‟s also a very (31) city Most of the people (32) in high-rise flats in different parts of the island The business district is very modern with (33) of high new office buildings Singapore also has some nice older sections In Chinatown, there (34) rows of old shop houses The government buildings in Singapore are very beautiful and date from the colonial days Singapore is famous (35) its shops and restaurants There are many good shopping centers Most of the goods are duty free Singapore‟s restaurants sell Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable 31 A large B dirty C small D clean 32 A live B lives C are living D lived 33 A lot B lots C many D much 60 34 A is B will be C were D are 35 A in B on C at D for VI Choose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions (0.4) 36 _with you again next summer A I look forward to staying B She look forward to staying C I look forward to stay D She looks forward to stay 37 “What are you doing now?”, the teacher asked Tom - The teacher asked Tom _ A what he was doing now B what was he doing then C what he was doing then D what was I doing then 38 Mary spent _ the countryside last week A hours travel to B hour to travel 39 I like playing badminton in summer A So am I B I do, too C hours travel D hours traveling to ~ _ C I so D I like, either 40 Do you mind _? A if I borrow your car B borrowing your car C to borrow your car D if I borrowed your car 61 KEY OF TRIAL TEST 13 I A D C B D II B D C B 10 B 11 A 12 D 13 A 14 C 15 A 16 B 17 C 18 A 19 B 20 C III 21 B 22 B 23 B 24 D 25 C IV 26 D 27 B 28 A 29 D 30 C V 31 D 32 A 33 B 34 D 35 D VI 36 A 37 C 38 D 39 B 40 A 62 TRIAL TEST 14 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0.2) A chemistry B kitchen C watch D catch A moment B slogan C comb D opposite A produce B huge C lunar D cure A bomb B debt C describe D doubt A teenage B luggage C image D damage II Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence (0.2) We feel very _today A happiness B happy C happily D are happy The government should something to help _ A the poors B the poor ones C poor D the poor When I looked round the door, the baby _quietly A is sleeping B was sleeping C slept D were sleeping Do you feel like _to the cinema or would you rather _TV at home? A going-watching B going-watch C go-watch D go-watched C not to going D not go C did D had 10 The policeman warned us _there A not to go B to not go 11 This food is the worst I _tasted A had never B have ever 12 London _an underground train system since the nineteeth century A has B had C have had D has had 13 I haven‟t written any letters home since I _here A came B come C coming D comes 14 It‟s time we went If we don‟t leave now, we _the last train A miss B will miss C would miss D missed 15 It is impossible for me _in all this noise 63 A work B to work C working D worked 16 They asked me a lot of questions, most of _I couldn‟t answer well A whom B whose C which D that 17 They explained _him how they should operate the machine A to B with C for D about 18 We didn‟t like the club _the poor quality of his service A so B however C because of D because 19 I am angry because you didn‟t tell me the truth I don‟t like _ A being deceived B to be deceive C be deceived D being deceiving 20 I have already finished all my work, so I don‟t have _tonight I think I will read for a while A study B to study C studying D studied III Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction (0.2) 21 In order to being a good salesclerk, you mustn‟t be rude to the customers A B C D 22 According to the sign on the restaurant door, all dinners are requiring to wear shirts and shoes A B C D 23 My mother always made me to wash my hands before every meal A B C D 24 Although his leg was broken however, he managed to get out of the car A B C D 25 The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didn‟t know what to A B C D IV Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 35 (0.2) The traffic light signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer It was installed (26) _The House of Parliament in 1868 It (27) _like any railway signal of the time, and was operated by gas (28) _, it exploded and killed a policeman, and the accident (29) _further development until cars became common (30) _traffic lights are an American invention Red-green (31) _were installed in Cleveland in 1914 Three-color signals, (32) _by hand from a tower in the 64 (33) _of the street, were installed in New York in 1918 The (34) lights of this type to (35) in Britain were in London, on the junction between St James‟s street and Piccadilly in 1925 26 A outside B out C out of D outdoors 27 A resembled B looked C showed D seemed 28 A However B Therefore C Although D Despite 29 A forbade B avoided C discouraged D disappointed 30 A New B Recent C Modern D Late 31 A methods B systems C means D ways 32 A worked B operated C turned D held 33 A heart B focus C halfway D middle 34 A original B primary C first D early 35 A show B appear C happen D become V Choose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions (0.4) 36 It is time _ A the children to go to bed B for the children to go to bed C for the children to going to bed D for the children go to bed 37 It took _ A me one hour to go to work by bicycle B I one hour to go to work by bicycle C me one hour going to work by bicycle D my one hour to go work by bicycle 38 It is two months _ A since it has rained B since last it rained C since it last rained D since it was last rained 39 He couldn‟t set up a new world record _ A although he tried hard B even though he tried hard C in spite of the fact that he tried hard D All are correct 40 I really wish but I didn‟t A I had invited her to the party B had I invited her to the party C I invited her to the party D I has invited her to the party 65 KEY OF TRIAL TEST 14 I A D C C A II B D B B 10 A 11 B 12 D 13 A 14 B 15 B 16 C 17 A 18 C 19 A 20 B III 21 B 22 D 23 B 24 B 25 B IV 26 A 27 B 28 A 29 C 30 C 32 B 33 D 34 C 35 B 36 B 37 A 38 C 39 D V 31 B 40 A 66 TRIAL TEST 15 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0.2) A lose B move C stove D improve A opens B photographs C performs D pays A raised B picked C laughed D watched A cough B plough C weigh D though A turn B burn C curtain D bury II Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence (0.2) They are not _to take part in this program of the World Health Organization A so old B old enough C enough old D as old The football match was postponed _the bad weather A despite B in spite C because D because of Peter doesn‟t like scuba-diving _does his brother A Too B Neither C So D Either If I had the map now, I _a short-cut across the desert A could have taken B take C could take D can take 10 If I were you, I would advise _the new teaching method A try B trying C to try D tries 11 My father is very busy _, he is always willing to give a hand with the housework A Despite B Although C However D Therefore C Bangkok D Phnom Penh C more useful as D usefuler than 12 The capital of Thailand is _ A London B Paris 13 This detailed map is _the atlas A more useful B more useful than 14 The smaller the room is, the _furniture it needs A less B fewer C smaller D more 15 He hates _at while he is out in the street 67 A stared B be stared C is stared D being stared 16 If I _you, I‟d take some rest before the exam tomorrow A is B are C were D would be 17 It was _hot day that we decided to leave work early A such B so C so a D such a C D must C listened D have listened 18 Let‟s go for a walk, _we? A will B shall 19 I wish I _to him Now it is too late A had listened B would listen 20 Ellen: “ _?” ~ Tom: “He‟s tall and thin with blue eyes.” A How is John doing B What does John like C What does John look like D Who does John look like III Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction (0.2) 21 It was important that we should be on time at the meeting tonight A B C D 22 Nam is tallest student in his class A B C D 23 People who exercise frequently have greater physical endurance than those who doesn‟t A B C D 24 It was such a terrible fire that the whole building were destroyed A B C D 25 They suggested ban the sale of alcohol at football matches A B C D VI Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 30 (0.2) It can be shown in facts and figures that cycling is the cheapest, most convenient, and most environmentally desirable form of transport (26) towns, but such cold calculations not mean much on a frosty winter morning The real appeal of cycling is that it is so (27) It has none of the difficulties and tensions of other ways of travelling so you are more cheerful after a ride, even through the rush hour 68 The first thing a non-cyclist says to you is: “But isn‟t it (28) dangerous?” It would be foolish to deny the danger of sharing the road with motor vehicles and it must be admitted that there are an alarming (29) of accidents involving cyclists However, although police records (30) that the car driver is often to blame, the answer lies with the cyclist It is possible to ride in such a way as to reduce risks to a minimum 26 A in B at C to D on 27 A boring B careful C enjoyable D excited 28 A expectedly B strangely C terribly D comfortably 29 A size B number C deal D digit 30 A point B indicate C display D exhibit V Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31- 35 (0.4) Ted Robinson has been worried all the week Last Tuesday he received a letter from the local police In the letter he was asked to call at the station Ted wondered why he was wanted by the police, but he went to the station yesterday, and now he is not worried any more At the station he was told by a smiling police-man that his bicycle had been found Five years ago, the policeman told him, the bicycle was picked up in a small village four hundred miles away It‟s now being sent to his home by train Ted was most surprised when he heard the news He was amused too, because he never expected the bicycle to be found It was stolen twenty years ago when Ted was a boy of fifteen 31 Ted was worried because _ A he received a letter B he went to the police station yesterday C the police would catch him D he didn‟t know why the police wanted him 32 The police who talked to Ted was _ A pleasant B worried C surprised D small 33 Why was Ted very surprised when he heard the news? A Because his bicycle was stolen 20 years ago B Because his bicycle was found when he was a boy of fifteen C Because he thought he would never find the bicycle D Because the bicycle was sent to him by train 34 When was Ted‟s bicycle found? A Last Tuesday B Five years ago C Twenty years ago D Yesterday 35 Which of the following statements is NOT true? 69 A The police asked Ted to go to their station ago C Ted is no longer anxious now B The policeman told Ted the good news days D Ted is 35 years old now VI Choose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions (0.4) 36 _, Bill arrived late A In spite of having taken a taxi B Despite of having taken a taxi C Although of having taken a taxi D Though having taken a taxi 37 The nurse asked Mrs Green _ A how was old her son B how old son was C how old her son is D how old her son was 38 The more a car costs, A faster it goes B the faster it goes 39 The students never understand you, they? C so faster it goes D the fastest it goes ~ ? A Do the students never understand you? B Are the students never understand you? C Don‟t the students never understand you? D Do they the students never understand you? 40 , he‟ll lose his job A If he works harder B If he doesn‟t works harder C Unless he doesn‟t work harder D Unless he works harder 70 KEY OF TRIAL TEST 15 I C B A A D II B D B C 10 C 11 C 12 C 13 B 14 A 15 D 16 C 17 D 18 B 19 A 20 C III 21 A 22 B 23 D 24 C 25 B IV 26 A 27 C 28 C 29 B 30 B V 31 D 32 A 33 C 34 B 35 B VI 36 A 37 D 38 B 39 A 40 D 71 ... working D worked 30 A to think B thinking C for thinking D that thought V - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (0,4) 31 Can you use this computer? - You... B D D A B C D A 10 D 11 B 12 A 13 C 14 B 15 C 16 C II pt (0.1 point/answer) homeless popularity scholarship mountainous activists impression beautifully imaginative compulsory 10 national III.1... equal 10 D => they IV pt (0.1 point/answer) have read written saw was wearing telling to keep will not pass arrives is 10 smells D A PART C: READING I pt (0.1 point/answer) B A B 13 C C A D 10 B