TEST PART A: LANGUAGE FOCUS I CHOOSE THE WORD WHOSE UNDERLINED PART IS PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY FROM THE OTHERS a fat b cat c table d sat a hit b tide c sit d did a fed b left c bet d these a color b hole c go d toe a these b free c scene d bed a peace b meat c instead d leader II FIND THE MISTAKES IN THESE FOLLOWING SENTENCES Our train will arrive to Hue at noon a will arrive b to c at d noon Don't enter to this mysterious cave a Don't b enter c to d mysterious An European gentleman is waiting for my boss in the hall a An b is waiting c for d in III CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FOR EACH FOLLOWING QUESTION 10 I know the to the post office a book b lunch c walk d way 11 Why didn't you go camping last week? If you there, you would have had a lot of fun a were being b have been c had been d was being 12 His trick made me furious a extremely angry b hot c not very happy d too sad 13 - Will you me a favor? - Yes great pleasure a at b of c with d in 14 Can you me a good French restaurant? a recommend b praise c say about d answer 15 What if you had had a day off yesterday? a would you have done b would you c will you d you would have done 16 He will his brother to the zoo with him a give b take c like d catch 17 Long is working in a bicycle firm He there since 1978 a had worked b has been working c were working d was working 18 She often hires the van to transport her goods a the heavy car b the coach c the small truck d the big motorbike 19 everything before the visitors came? a Had they prepared b Were they preparing c Have they prepared d Are they preparing 20 The boys were clapping their hands and cheering loudly a enjoying himself b crying loudly c observing the scene d shouting congratulations 21 What games did you like ? a best b well c rather d Better 22 Will you me how to play tennis? a learn b call c need d show 23 I that he was an English teacher a am thinking b thought c am being thought d was thinking 24 There are only ordinary flowers in this garden a common b good-looking c famous d gently 25 This is a good athlete performance is admired by many people in the world a whom b which c whose d who 26 The ball the fence and into the classroom a hit b shot c kicked d went over 27 The test becomes and a hard I hard b harder I harder c hardest / hardest d harder / hard 28 Abdul was badly frightened by a stranger in the market a surprised b embarrassed c worried d terrified 29 Is her health getting and ? a bad / bad b good / good c worse I worse d more / more 30 Mrs White, an elderly widow, was feeding her dogs a a mature b an older c a somewhat old d a very old 31 Robert for Mary since noon a is going to wait b has been waiting c is waiting d was going to wait 32 We shall this package to our friend in Ho Chi Minh city, a receive b reply c send d ask 33 The Jones in that house for twenty years They like it very much, a are living b were living c has lived d have been living 34 The old man descended the stairs slowly because he was afraid of falling a went down b looked down c turned down d stepped down 35 The United Nations Charter signed in 1945 a are b were c has been d was 36 How often does Mr Black his vet? a eat b food c give d feed 37 It is not raining now, but when I came to school this morning, it very hard a is raining b was raining c has rained d has been raining 38 Her factory went bankrupt and since then she has been out of work a unable to b disappointed c dissatisfied d unemployed 39 - He says he is still reading "The Old Man and the Sea" - I don't think so I it to him a long time ago and it's quite a short book a gave b was giving c have given d are giving 40 I’d like to have this dress shortened a reduced b tailored c made shorter d repaired 41 The road in front of your house a repairs b is preparing c is being repaired d repairing 42 He was so that he went to bed early a healthy b tired c strong d angrily 43 - Has Roger been looking for Jane for some time? - Yes, he a has b has been c has looked d have 44 Nowadays, it's rather difficult to a suitable job a apply for b want c work d look on 45 When we arrived, the winner of the art competition a prize a awarded b were being awarded c was awarding d was being awarded 46 When I arrived, the train had left a never b yet c already d suddenlv 47 - Mr and Mrs Foster finally saw a football game - they ever a football game before? a Didn't / see b Wasn't / seen c Weren't / seen d Hadn't / seen 48 If you don't hurry, we shall the bus a catch b miss c run d deceive 49 Lan lives on a farm She a traffic-jam before she went to the city last month a did not see b were not seeing c had never seen d has never seen 50 I want you to a double room for me at Bamboo Green hotel tonight a ask b keep on c phone d reserve PART B: READING I Read the passage and the task that follows Every year students in many countries learn English Some of these students are young children Others are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school, others study by themselves A few learn English just by hearing the language, in film, on television, in the office, or among their friends But not many are lucky enough to that Most people must work hard to learn another language Learning another language! Learning English! Why all these people want to learn English? It is not difficult to answer that question Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects They study their own language, and Math and English (In England, or America, or Australia, many boys and girls study their own language, which is English, and Math, and another language, perhaps French, or German, or Spanish.) Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work Teenagers often learn English for their studies, because some of their books are in English at the college or university Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English According to the writer, A Only adults learn english B No children like learning english C English is only useful to teenagers D English is popular in much of the world Many people learn English by A watching videos only B hearing the language in the office, C talking with the film stars D working hard on their lessons Many boys and girls learn English because A English can give them a job B It is included in their study course C Their parents make them D They have to study their own language In America or Australia many schoolchildren study A English as a foreign language B English and math only C Such foreign languages as french, german, and Spanish D Their own language and no foreign language Many adults learn English because A Their work is useful B They want to go abroad C Most of their books are in english D It helps them in their work II Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage The tourist (1) is considered to be the World's largest industry Before 1950, about one million people (2) abroad each year (3) by the 1990s, the figure had (4) to over 400 million every (5) (6) large numbers of tourist, however, are beginning to (7) problems For example, in the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains (8) came to enjoy Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (9) old tins, tents and food that have been (10) away But at time when we have greater freedom to travel (11) ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holiday (12) causing problems by spoiling the countryside Now there (13) a new holiday guide called Holidays That Don't Cost the Earth It (14) you how you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent or your tour operator the right questions (15) you go on holiday PART C: WRITING I Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences Example: The noise / the traffic / prevented / me / go to sleep The noise of traffic prevented me from going to sleep We / go / airport / see / off / last Wish / have / money / buy / dictionary / yesterday Peter / advise / not / go / tram / time Can / manage / write / report / yourself? They arrange / provide / new flat / Mary She not look / intelligent enough / university professor We / spend / time / learn / English / French / last year Although he work / hard, he / not success / his career Though / he / live / far / office / come / work / time 10 He / insist / invite / mother-in-law / restaurant II Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged There are fifteen jars in the cupboard The cupboard I plan to start studying in Australia I'm going This problem is difficult to solve It is I'd like to invite you to lunch Will you Liz doesn't very often go dancing Liz occasionally PART D: SPEAKING Which season you like best? ĐÁP ÁN TEST PART A: LANGUAGE FOCUS c b d a d c b c a 10 d 11 c 12 a 13 c 14 a 15 a 16 b 17 b 18 c 19 a 20 d 21 a 22 d 23 b 24 a 25 c 26 d 27 b 28 d 29 c 30 c 31 b 32 c 33 d 34 a 35 d 36 d 37 b 38 d 39 a 40 c 41 c 42 b 43 a 44 a 45 d 46 c 47 d 48 b 49 c 50 d PART B; READING I Read the passage and the task that follows l D D B C D II Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage industry traveled but risen year such cause they with 10 thrown 11 than 12 without 13 is 14 tells 15 before PART C: WRITING I Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences We went to the airport to see him off last week I wish I had had some money to buy a dictionary yesterday Peter advised me not to go by train next time Can you manage to write the report yourself? They arranged to provide a new flat to Mary She doesn't look intelligent enough to be a university professor We spent more time on learning English and French last year Although he worked hard, he could not success in his career Though he lives far from his office he always comes to work on time 10 He insisted on our inviting his mother-in-law to the restaurant II Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged The cupboard contains fifteen jars/has fifteen jars in it I'm going to start studying in Australia It is a difficult problem to solve/difficult to solve this problem Will you come lunch with me? Liz occasionally goes dancing PART D: SPEAKING There are seasons in a year in my country Each season has its own charm For me, I like summer best Below are some reasons for my preference First, summer is the time when I've long holidays When summer comes, I am free from my studies and I can rest/relax after busy work days (= after days of hard work) Secondly, summer is the season of fruit How delightful it is to go for a picnic in the countryside on summer holidays and enjoy delicious fruits such as: mangoes, grapefruits, durians, rambutans, mangosteens and so on Finally, I like summer best because my birthday falls on August, 13rd This is an occasion for me to hold a birthday party so that I can have a good time with my friends TEST 24 PART A: LANGUAGE FOCUS I CHOOSE THE WORD WHOSE UNDERLINED PART IS PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY FROM THE OTHERS: a corn b born c horse d world a led b rewrite c repeat d peter a spoken b woman c hold d rode a prefer b clerk c tern d certainly a twins b fine c inch d king a sky b my c rely d slowly II FIND THE MISTAKES IN THESE FOLLOWING SENTENCES My father is a doctors a My b is c a d doctors Three and two are five a Three b and c are d five Let's going to the dancing hall this Sundav a Let's b going c the dancing hall d this II CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FOR EACH FOLLOWING QUESTION 10 Dick is good maths a to b at c in d on 11 This dress is too small me a for b with c to d by 12 He lives Hoang Dieu street a on b at c by d to 13 If Daisy gets up early, she time for breakfast a has b will have c having d have 14 Peter is 37 years old, but he still lives his parents a at b by c with d on 15 This girl is clever to make fine things from paper a rather b enough c more d too 16 See you Sunday a.m a on / on b at / at c on / at d in / at 17 Mr Young is not only healthy also cheerful a and b both c but d with 18 They are having a big party Christmas Eve a to b on c for d at 19 He has always been very kind his friend a to b with c of d for 20 Shall we go the theater Sunday evening? a on / on b at / in c to / on d to / in 21 He was delighted the show a of b to c with d on 22 I got a gift my girlfriend Christmas a for / to b by / at c from / for d of / at 23 Everybody was surprised the news a with b at c by d b and c are correct 24 Shall we ring a taxi? a for b after c to d up 25 Peter is not proud what he did a of b with c on d from 26 I must introduce you my cousin a to b with c for d.about 27 I'm not good repairing things a in b to c at d by 28 Her show was quite different what I expected a from b to c with d a and b are right 29 Don't eat sweets, they're bad your teeth a to b of c with d for 30 I haven't been to the cinema years a at b since c for d about 31 I to Hanoi three times this year a was b had been c went d have I 32 Would you like a piece of cake your coffee? a with b to c for d of 33 Tuan wanted me him a help b to help c helping d will help 34 I'm afraid there isn't in the car for everyone a space b room c places d vacancy 35 beautiful collection of coins you have! a What b How c What a d How is 36 My father three years ago a gave up smoking b gave to smoking c gave with smoking d gave to working 37 They this course by June a will finish b will be finished c will have finished d finish 38 - Who often (help) you correct your exercises? - Both my sister and my brother (do) a helps / does b help / c help / does d helps / 39 I like watching the boy football a played b to play c playing d will play 40 Julie looks very beautiful in her new dress It really her a passes b suits c shows d fits 41 She has up early a to get b get c got d getting 42 Is there for everyone? a food and drink enough b enough food and drink c enough of food and drink d enough food and enough drink 43 " Do you mind if I turn on the radio? a Yes, of course b No, of course not c No, thank you d No, I can manage 44 Don't go yet, I’m just going to some coffee a make b cook c boil d 45 The train before I arrived a had left b left c will leave d has left 46 He has got a very good with that company a work b profession c job d career 47 Do you like to travel bus? a on b in c by d with 48 - How to the post office? - Twice a month a often does John go b far does John go c fast does John go d long does John go 49 A football match is divided into two a times b parts c sections d halves 50 The from Danang to Hue was very interesting a travel b crossing c journey d tour PART B: READING I Read the passage and the task that follows The first few days after getting home from college were okay but then began to feel rather bored and lonely My parents were busy working and most of my friends were either away on holiday or else had holiday jobs I had tried to get a job myself but without success I was beginning to wish I had not come home when I saw an advertisement for holiday courses in the local newspaper For a small fee you could try lots of different activities organized by the town's youth club Each activity lasted half a day I had not expected the courses to be very interesting but they were excellent I also met new people as many of the tourists staying in the town joined in You could things like painting, acting, play-writing or computing I met some students from Bulgaria who invited me to visit their country next year You can imagine hovv excited I am, in fact it was one of the best summer holidays I've ever had! What is the writer trying to in the passage? A to describe a holiday in the country B to explain how she spent a holiday C to describe her new holiday home D to explain why she couldn't go on holiday Why would somebody read the passage? A to find out about holiday courses B to discover the writer's news C to make contact with Bulgarian students D to read about the advertisements How did the writer feel when she arrived home? A She was pleased to have time to herself B She felt nervous about being alone C She was delighted to see her friends D She almost regretted coming back Why is the writer looking forward to next year? A There will be new holiday courses B She has found a holiday courses C She is planning to go to job D Her friends will visit her Which of these advertisements did the writer see? A A week's free course on an activity of your own choice Open to visitors and residents alike Name your course and you can spend a week enjoying yourself B Join a holiday course! We are offering half-day courses in a variety of water sports During the summer holiday period all courses are half price C Throughout the summer holiday we are offering cheaper entry to the town's sports and leisure facilities Special low prices for tourists Don't miss this opportunity! D We welcome everyone to join in our holiday programme A wide range of sports and activities is available a morning or afternoon timetable II Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage Scott Newman wouldn't be without his pocket -size TV, which he mainly watches in bed T only watch programmes (1) _last about half an hour, as any longer (2 _ my eyes I use the set for general entertainment though it is also really good for (3) _ up with current affairs The main (4) _ with the set is that it's not (5) _enough even when you use headphones The (6) _ is all right as long as nothing moves in front of the aerial.' Scott admits to being a gadget man, but doesn't (7) _buying the set since he (8) _it nearly every day Retired engineer Paul Hardcastle has (9) _a pocket TV for a (10) _ of years T use it mostly in the bathroom I wanted to use it outdoors, but the trouble is that in (11) _ light you can't see the picture I use rechargeable batteries as (12) _ ones would cost too much Paul believe that this sort off TV could be improved if the (13) _ was slightly bigger and it didn't (14) _ up batteries so quickly: he can only get half an hour's viewing (15) _ the batteries go flat PART C: WRITING I Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences Example: We/ managed/ sail/ home/ despite/ storm We managed to sail home despite the storm I/ used/ be/ in/ school/ tennis team _ Sophie/ use/ have/ long/ hair/ she/ was/ school _ Mary/ not/ use/ listen/ when/ teacher/ were speaking _ Ricardo/ used/ get up/ 6.00/ when/ he/ be/ training/ Olympics _ What/ did/ you/ use/ do/ Saturday evening? _ Becky/ use/ be/ afraid/ dogs/ when/ she/ was/ girl _ We/ used/ give/ our teachers/ presents/ end/ term _ Did/ you/ use/ live/ next door/ Mrs Harrison? _ My brother/ use/ wear/ glasses/ he/ was/ small _ 10 Did/ Marcin/ use/ learn/ German/ school? _ II Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged Mary was very kind to me Mary behaved _ He delivers his lecture fluently He is fluent _ They did their work carefully They were careful _ Tom acted foolish Tom was foolish _ She decided blindly She was blind _ PART D: SPEAKING The trip you have made to a famous city ĐÁP ÁN TEST 24 PART A: LANGUAGE FOCUS d a b 4.b b d d c b 10 b 11.a 12 a 13 b 14 c 15 b 16 c 17 c 18 b 19 a 20 c 21 c 22 c 23 b 24 a 25 a 26 a 27 c 28 a 29 d 30 c 31 d 32 a 33 b 34 b 35 c 36 a 37 c 38 d 39 c 40 b 41 a 42 b 43 b 44 a 45 a 46 c 47 c 48 a 49 d 50 c   PART B: READING I Read the passage and the task that follows B B D C D II Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage which strains keeping problem loud reception regret uses owned 10 number 11 bright 12 ordinary 13 screen 14 use 15 before PART C: WRITING I Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences I used to be in the school tennis team Sophie used to have long hair when she was at school Mary didn't use to listen when her teachers were speaking Ricardo used to get up at 6.00 when he was training for the Olympics What did you use to on Saturday evening? Becky used to be afraid of dogs whtii she was a girl We used to give our teachers presents at the end of term Did you use to live next door to Mrs Harrison? My brother used to wear glasses when he was small 10 Did Marcin use to learn German at school? II Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged Mary behaved very kindly to me He is fluent in his lecture (or in delivering his lecture) They were careful with their work Tom was foolish in his action She was blind in her decision PART D: SPEAKING A few months ago my father and I visited Singapore, one of the most famous cities in Asia Singapore, a small island, lies at the southern and of West Malaysia A long and narrow piece of land joins Singapore with Johore Hahru, the southern-most town of West Malaysia Singapore is now an independent city of Singapore is extremely beautiful It is well known for its centres of business and other activities There are many places of interest such as the Tiger Balm Garden, the Botanical Gardens and Raffles Museum There are also many important centres of learning such as the University of Singapore, Science Centre, the Nanyang University and the Polytechnic Being a famous city, hundreds of people come every day from various parts of the world to business or to enjoy the sights of the city TEST 25 PART A: LANGUAGE FOCUS I CHOOSE THE WORD WHOSE UNDERLINED PART IS PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY FROM THE OTHERS: a down b low c cow d now a care b bare c fare d bark a pull b luck c lung d drunk a call b salt c ache d fall a flutter b put c sugar d.push a too b food c noon d blood II FIND THE MISTAKES IN THESE FOLLOWING SENTENCES I will go to see her if I have time enough a will go b to see c have d enough My brother always makes my parents to laugh all the time a always b makes c to laugh d all the time My sister and my brother is teachers a My b and c is d teachers III CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FOR EACH FOLLOWING QUESTION 10 I am my wife to drive a learning b teaching c showing d explaining 11 Parents often make sacrifices their children may receive a good education a so that b because c for d with 12 They us some new magazines and books if they a bring / come b will bring / come c bring / will come d would bring / had come 13 The class discussion was short, we gained some new knowledge from it a however b moreover c although d therefore 14 They on a camping trip next week a will be going b would be going c were going d are going 15 The team which more goals wins the match a shoots b scores c blows d kicks 16 How often you borrow books the school library? a in b off c from d of 17 The more paper we save, preserved a more is wood pulp b the more wood pulp is c wood pulp is d the much wood pulp is 18 Yes, you're right, Tom I agree you a to b with c on d about 19 The drcus shows are exciting that the whole family enjoy them a so b very c too d such 20 His aunt stayed the farm for days a on b in c at d for 21 He the door, gets into the room and sits down a locks b unlocks c locked d broke 22 Mary have to look her sister tonight because her mother is absent a at b after c for d up 23 I don't know a how much she bought that book? b what she is name's c when began the story d what he thought about the discussion 24 My children are looking forward Christmas a with b to c against d for 25 I will fix your bicycle if I a screwdriver of the proper size, a shall have b had c have d will have 26 My brother often television at 8.00 everyday a watched b is watching c watches d watch 27 If I taught this class, I more exercises a will give b give c would give d didn't give 28 My friend and I fishing next weekend, a go b will go c went d goes 29 It's very noisy I can't you a listen to b hear c see d look at 30 Mother's Day is the day when children show their to their mothers, a uniforms b love c solidarity d spirit 31 Mary is She'd like a piece of bread a thirsty b tired c hungry d hurry 32 Does she usually have a party her birthday? a at b with c on d in 33 Mary asked her mother her more about the fairy story a tell b told c to be told d to tell 34 At seven o'clock last night I to the radio a was listening b listened c were listening d has listened 35 I haven't had an enjoyable evening for months a such b so c much d very 36 I'm really longing the Tet holidays a for b after c to d on 37 She was , clever that she could make a dress by hands a much b very c so d such 38 What time did youarrive London? a at b in c to d on 39 Nam hasn't finished yet a working b to work c worked d works 40 There is a post office the end of the road a at b in c to d on 41 The librarian told the students not reference books out of the library a taking b to take c takes d take 42 My sister is afraid monkeys in the zoo a for b of c with d to 43 It's very dark here I can't anything a listen to b hear c see d look at 44 He's just arrived New Delhi airport a in b on c at d with 45 We hear Peter a as good b more well c more good d better 47 Milk is used for many products a produce b to make c make d making 48 Most of the pupils are to pass the examination a enough good b good enough c too good d very good 49 They said they were very in natural beauty a interest b interested c interesting d intelligent 50 My mother won't come home 10 p.m a until b to c than d in PART B: READING I Read the passage and the task that follows Interviews are not a perfect method of choosing the best people for jobs; however human beings like to examine each other in this way One of the many problems of selection as it is commonly practiced is that the forms filled by applicants often fall to show people as they really are This means that you can follow all the best advice when completing your from and still find that you are unsuccessful at the next stagethe interview Similarly, in the rare cases where interviews are automatic, a candidate with an inadequate form may surprisingly well Of course your form needs to show that you have confidence in your ability to the job, but don't try to turn yourself into someone else - a person you have to pretend to be at the interview Realism and honesty are the best approach Interviews are method of choosing the best people for jobs A The best B An imperfect C The most perfect D All are correct The forms filled by applicants A always show people correctly B show that applicants are very good C can't show people as they really are D introduce real people for the jobs An applicant fills the form perfectly A but he may be unsuccessful at the interview B so he will be offered the job immediately C and he will be offered the job immediately D the employers soon employs him You form needs to show that you have A no ability to the job B a refusal to the job C no desire to get the job D confidence in your ability to the job When applying for a job A we need realism and honesty B we need realism and dishonest, C we need ability and cheating D we need ability and dishonest II Fill each of the numbered blanks ỉn the following passage The wind (1) our planet's weather and climate, but how much we understand about this complex force, which can kill and spread fear? On the night of 15 October 1987, the south of England was struck by the (2) winds it had known for over two hundred years (3) of over 130 km/h blew through the region Nineteen people (4) killed, 1.5 billion worth of (5) was caused and 19 million trees were (6) down in just a few hours (7) people thought of this as a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only (8) storm force They are far better known (9) the much more serious 173 km/h On this (10) , 47 people were killed, even though, unlike in 1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate (11) (12) weather events such as these are dramatic reminders of the power of the (13) It is one part of the weather that people generally not (14) a second though to, but across the world the wind (15) a crucial role in people's lives PART C: WRITING I Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences Example: George/ going/ work/ New York/ summer George is going to work in New York for the summer I/ astonished/ that/ she/ not/ pass/ exam _ trip/ was/ boring/ but/ we/ enjoy/ it/ a lot _ I/ used / work/ telephone operator _ I/ can't stand/ weather It/ getting/ worse / worse _ She/ spend/ half an hour/ do/ homework/ every day _ People/ say/ education/ be/ means/ to/ end _ "Why/ not/ you/ do/ homework/ last night?" Her sister/ ask _ Drive/ car/ is/ safer/ ride/ motorbike _ I/ got up/ early / order/ not / be late/ school _ 10 Government/ stopped/ traffic/ centre _ II Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged My neighbor went to Tokyo for a holiday He could not return home He did not have enough money My neighbor, who _ I found the door unlocked I went into the kitchen Finding _ I bought a picture It was very valuable I bought a picture which _ He walked quietly down the corridor He did not want anyone to hear him He walked _ They cleared the ground They wanted to build a house They cleared _ PART D: SPEAKING Science and its effect on our lives _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ĐÁP ÁN TEST 25 PART A: LANGUAGE FOCUS l b 11 a 21 b 31 c 41 b d 12 b 22 b 32 c 42 b a 13 a 23 d 33 d 43 c c a 14 d 15 b 24 b 25 c 34 a 35 a 44 c 45 c d 16 c 26 c 36 a 46 d d 17 b 27 c 37 c 47 d c 18 b 28 b 38 b 48 b c 10 b 19 a 20 a 29 a 30 b 39 a 40 a 49 b 50 a PART B: READING I Read the passage and the task that follows l B C A D A II Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage controls strongest Gusts were damage blown although severe than 10 occasion 11 warnings 12 Extreme 13 wind 14 have 15 plays PART C: WRITING I Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences I was astonished that she didn't pass her exam The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot I used to work as a telephone operator I can't stand weather It's getting worse and worse She spends half an hour doing her homework every day People say education is a means to an end "Why didn't you your homework last night?" Her sister asked Driving a car is safer than riding a motorbike I got up early in order not to be late for school 10 The Government stopped traffic from the centre II Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged My neighbour, who went to Tokyo for a holiday, could not return home because he did not have enough money Finding the door unlocked, I went into the kitchen I bought a picture which was very valuable He walked quietly down the corridor so that no one would hear him They cleared the ground to build a house PART D: SPEAKING One of the most striking features of the present century is the progress of science and its effects on almost every aspect of social life Building on the foundation laid by the predecessors, the scientists of today are carrying their investigation into ever-widening fields of knowledge Modern civilization depends largely on the scientist and inventor We depend on the doctor who seeks the cause and cure of disease, the chemist who analyses our food and purifies our water, the entomologist who wages war on the insect pests, the engineer who conquers time and space, and a host of other specialists who aid in the development of agriculture and industry The advance of science and technology has brought the diffeient parts of the world into closer touch with one another than ever before We are able to reach distant lands within a very short time   ... 12 a 13 c 14 a 15 a 16 b 17 b 18 c 19 a 20 d 21 a 22 d 23 b 24 a 25 c 26 d 27 b 28 d 29 c 30 c 31 b 32 c 33 d 34 a 35 d 36 d 37 b 38 d 39 a 40 c 41 c 42 b 43 a 44 a 45 d 46 c 47 d 48 b 49 c 50... 12 a 13 a 14 a 15 a 16 d 17 b 18 b 19 a 20 c 21 b 22 a 23 b 24 a 25 a 26 c 27 c 28 c 29 b 30 d 31 d 32 b 33 c 34 b 35 b 36 b 37 a 38 d 39 c 40 c 41 b 42 a 43 a 44 d 45 b 46 c 47 c 48 a 49 a 50... 12 b 13 c 14 a 15 b 16 b 17 a 18 a 19 c 20 d 21 b 22 a 23 c 24 a 25 b 26 c 27 c 28 c 29 d 30 a 31 b 32 c 33 b 34 a 35 c 36 c 37 a 38 b 39 a 40 c 41 b 42 c 43 b 44 b 45 c 46 b 47 b 48 a 49 b 50