Reading &
Reading &
A. are B. is C. do D. does
68. The ship was ......................... around the Mediterranean Sea.
A. running B. sinking C. flying D. sailing
69. lucky he is!
A. what B. what a C. how D. how a
70. Do you know the speaker?”
“He is the most……………..speaker… ................... ”
A. boring/ I have ever known B. bored/ ever knew
C. boring/ I ever Know D. bored/ I had ever known
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10. “What would you like for your birthday?” ................... “ will do.”
A. Anything B. None C. Something D. Somebody
11. Each of the football players ................ over 200 pounds.
A. weigh B. weighs C. were weighing D. weights
12. I’ll tell you ………………..
A. what I tell B. what I can C. what I can tell D.
what can I tell you
13.of all of the 1980 presidential candidates was Ronald Reagan.
A. The richest B. The richer C. The most rich D. The rich
14. I felt over in front of everyone at lunch. It was so ………………………
A. embarrassing B. naughty C. romantic D. depressed
15. Jeanne ................. us that joke about the guy who knocks on the door.
A. said B. told C. spoke D. talked
16. Listen to me, ..............?
A. will you B. do you C. are you D. aren’t you
17. Don said that he had an art lesson… .......... night.
A. this B. the C. those D. that
18. It’s easier to travel abroad when you can speak .............. language like English.
A.
11 a strange
He usually goes toB.the a foreign
market, ……………..C. an unknown D. an outside
11 Ann could not speak Chinese and ................ could John.
A either B neither C also D so
12 Don’t let your brothers .............. the present.
A to see B seeing C seen D see
14 I drink .................... coffee than you.
A little B few C less D fewer
15 “How …………… since we ................school?”
A are you …left B have you been …have left
C were you …left D have you been …left
16 The students was shocked ................ the news.
A in B with C for D at
17 …….is an important quality in a teacher.
A Patience B A patience C Patient D The patience
18 The two boys have very .............. characters.
A likely B alike C similar D same
19 We usually go .............. after work.
A to fishing B fished C fishing D fish
28. If John knew Mary’s phone number, he ......phone her right now.
A. will B would have C. was going to D. would
29. ......... asked stupid questions always annoys me.
A. Be B Being C. To have been D. If I am
30. They cancel the match .....the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. as it D. despite
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2. Angelina Jolie is a rich …… and producer in America. She is very beautiful and
romantic in her films
A. actress B. actor C. photographer D. singer
3. The couple must need a............. because they have just returned from a long journey.
A. rest B. stop C. pause D. discontinuation
9. When you take part in an eco tour, you learn more about the ..... habitat of
some rare animals.
A. cultural B. natural C. sustainable D. environmental
5. If I were you,........ phone and tell her you're going to be late.
A. I'd B. I'll C. I'd have D.
I 12 ............ snow, the mountain looks fantastic.
A. Covering B. To cover C. To have covered D. Covered with
12Clare taught me .......... to play the violin.
A. what B. where C. how D. when
8. Don't worry. You ...... told if there's a change of the plan.
A. are B. will C. will be D. would be
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13 Dave bought .......lamp for his mother’s birthday.
A. a lovely new B. a new lovely C. a lovelier new D. a new lovelier
10. He ...............into the museum just as they ...............
A. went/was closing B. goes/is closing C. went/were closing D. was going/
closed
11. I think you should be proud everything you’ve achieved.
A. for B. in C. of D. from
12. Women's status in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. establishes D. fixes
15 He was doing the ......... he could.
A. good B. very good C. very better D. very best
14. Jason told me that he his best in the exam the following day.
A. would do B. will do C. had done D. was going
15. Fresh, clean water is very important life because no one can live long without it.
A. on B. to C. with D. in
16 When you leave room or home, electronic devices to save electricity because
these devices still consume energy even though they are off.
A. unplug B. turn on C. tap off D. limit
17. of solid waste into the local river has been the cause of water pollution in this
area.
A. Preservation B. Disposal C. Consumption D. Throwing
18. Over-exploitation of oil will lead to the of this natural resource.
A. pollution B. degradation C. depletion D. conservation
17 – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “ ”
A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!
20. My mother told me to for an electrician when her fan was out of order.
A. send B. write C. rent D. turn
21. It is imperative what to do when there is a fire.
A. he must know about B. that everyone know C. we knew D. that
he knew
18 I’ve warned you many times the front door unlocked.
A. not leaving B. won’t leave C. not to leave D. don’t leave
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23. Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a day.
A. rainy B. foggy C. snowy D. windy
24. Mr. Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” Salesgirl: “ ”
A. Why not? B. By all means, sir. C. That’s right, sir. D. I’d love to.
25. Laura had a blazing with Eddie and stormed out of the house.
A. row B. chat C. word D. gossip
26. Our boss would rather during the working hours.
A. we didn’t chat B. we don’t chat C. us not chat D. us not chatting
27. The Second World War in 1939.
A. turned up B. took out C. brought about D. broke out
28. The injured man refused _to hospital.
A. to be taken B. to take C. taking D. being taken
19 A digital camera is used for pictures of people we spend time with or
beautiful places we visit.
A. being taken B. to be taken C. to take D. taking
30. The Internet helps us interact people all around the world.
A. on B. in C. with D. of
31. the storm warnings, we did not go out last night.
A. Since B. In spite of C. Because of D. The result
20 - “What do you think of this song?” - “It sounds _ . I don’t like it”
A. interested B. bored C. boring D. interesting
33. Computers our lives in many ways: faster communication, free
entertainment, convenient shopping.
A. changed B. had changed C. have changed D. would change
34. Someone her purse while she _on the bus.
A. steal/ was getting B. stole/ was getting
C. was stealing/ was getting D. was stealing/ got
35. Anne: “Make yourself at home". John: " ".
A. Yes, Can I help you? B. Not at all. Don't mention it.
C. Thanks! Same to you. D. That's very kind. Thank you.
22. I’d love to a musical instrument but I don’t have time.
A. take up B. take in C. take off D. take after
23. I’m going to ask him ......... I should do it.
A. what B. when C. which D. that
38. in this department was busy preparing for the conference last week.
A. every person B. every people C. all people D. all the people
39. Why was the soccer game ............. yesterday?
A. to cancel B. cancelled C. cancelling D. cancel
40. Please say ........ you have on your mind.
A. whatever B. whichever C. wherever D. whenever
41. and land use for agriculture are destroying rare plants and wild life.
A. Deforestation B. acid rain C. global warming D. polar ice
melting
42. “I lost my wallet on my way to school this
morning.” “ ! You must be careful next
time.”
A. Take care B. What a pity C. Excuse me D. You’re
welcome
43. This is Henry, ____ sister works for my father.
A. who B. whose C. that D. which
24. Sally has been to Europe ...... Peter has.
A. as many times B. more times C. as many times as D. the most times than
45. I need to find a painting will match the rest of my
room. A. whose B. whom C. who D. which
25. She tried to express her feelings ........ she could.
A. more honest man B. as honest as
C. more honestly D. as honestly
47. Does she remember....... the report to the secretary last week?
A. giving B. to give C. give D. gives
48. I enjoyed ...........in the park with Jane this afternoon.
A. walk B. to walk C. to walking D. walking
49. Once the files are ready, please have them ...... me
A. send B. sent into C. send to D. sent to
A. My dream of becoming an oversea student came when I was awarded
the scholarship to the USA.
A. true B. truth C. truthfully D. trustworthy
7. Does she remember ....... the report to the secretary last week?
A. giving B. to give C. give D. gives
8. I enjoyed ........... in the park with Jane this afternoon.
A. walk B. to walk C. to walking D. walking
9. Once the files are ready, please have them ...... me
A. send B. sent into C. send to D. sent to
10. I don’t have............... on the hotels of the island.
A. much information B. much informs C. many information D. many informational
11. We .............. to inform you that the position has been filled.
A. sorry B. apologize C. regret D. apology
12. I’m looking forward .......... her tomorrow.
A. to see B. to seeing C. seeing D. see
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13. Who is that man ...........the red jacket.
A. wearing B. having C. doing D. inside of
14. Mr. Lee .............. better than he writes.
A. speaks B. tells C. told D. asks
15. Teaching children ...... not easy.
A. are B. is C. were D. am
16. They are going................. a boat trip on the Thames.
A. for B. in C. at D. on
17. Have you found anywhere suitable. ..... our picnic?
A. in B. of C. for D. about
18. The climb was. ......... because of the bad weather.
A. terrified B. terrify C. terrifying D. terrifies
19: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs. Smith paid we asked.
A. four time much than B. four times as much as
C. four times much as D. four time as many
as
20: We all 20. We all agree that she is student in our
class.
A. the cleverest B. a more clever C. most clever D.
cleverest
21: There 21. There has been a great increase in retail sales, ?
A. hasn't there B. isn't there C. isn't it D.
doesn’t it
22: The packages _ so that it would be easier to carry them.
A. are tied in a bundle B. are tied altogether C. were tied in a knot D. were
tied together
23: John Kennedy was elected president, he was the youngest American President ever.
A. When B. While C. Before D. As long
as
24: Our boss would rather during the working hours.
A. we didn’t chat B. we don’t chat C. us not chat D. us
not chatting
25: Sue: “Can you help me with my essay?”Robert: “ ”
A. I think that, too. B. Yes, I’m afraid not. C. Not completely. D. Why not?
26: “Never be late for an interview, you can’t get the job.”
A. otherwise B. if not C. or so D.
unless
27: broken several world records in swimming.
A. She is said that she has B. People say she had C. She is said to have D. It is said to
have
28: “You’ll recognize Jenny when you see her. She a red hat.”
A. will wear B. will be wearing C.wears D. is wearing
29: This shirt is that one.
A. much far expensive than B. as much expensive as
C. a bit less expensive D. not nearly as expensive as
30: If it for the heavy storm, the accident would not have happened.
A. isn’t B. hadn’t been C. were D.
weren’t
31: The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, .
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A. so B. however C.even though D.
yet
PART B
1. The team paid a price for its lack of preparation.
A. heavy B. dirty C. light D. expensive
2. As a child, I always of becoming a good teacher.
A. dreamt B. took care C. insisted D. preferred
3. When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour
science fiction.
A. with B. of C. in D. for
4. He came late yesterday and so ……………
A. she did B. did she C. she does D. does she
5. My dream of becoming an oversea student came when I was awarded
the scholarship to the USA.
A. true B. truth C. truthfully D. trustworthy
6. In order to a man’s job, Brenda had to work very hard.
A. work B. pursue C. enroll D. prefer
7. Men and women should be given equal rights _ education and employment.
A. in B. to C. for D. at
8. He had to a heavy price to win the scholarship to the USA.
A. pay B. address C. advocate D. discriminate
9. Gender discrimination cannot people from doing a job of dream.
A. enroll B. prevent C. address D.
insist 10. He ...............into the museum just as they ...............
A. went/was closing B. goes/is closing C. went/were closing D. was going/ closed
11. I think you should be proud everything you’ve achieved.
A. for B. in C. of D. from
12. Women's status in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. establishes D. fixes
13. He was doing the ......... he could.
A. good B. very good C. very better D. very best
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14. Jason told me that he his best in the exam the following day.
A. would do B. will do C. had done D. was going
15. Fresh, clean water is very important life because no one can live long without it.
A. on B. to C. with D. in
16. When you leave room or home, electronic devices to save electricity because
these devices still consume energy even though they are off.
A. unplug B. turn on C. tap off D. limit
17. of solid waste into the local river has been the cause of water pollution in this area.
A. Preservation B. Disposal C. Consumption D. Throwing
18. Over-exploitation of oil will lead to the of this natural resource.
A. pollution B. degradation C. depletion D. conservation
19. he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.
A. No longer has B. No sooner hadC. Not until hadD. Hardly had
20. – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “ ”
A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!
21. My mother told me to for an electrician when her fan was out of order.
A. send B. write C. rent D. turn
22. It is imperative what to do when there is a fire.
A. he must know about B. that everyone know C. we knew D. that
he knew
23. I’ve warned you many times the front door unlocked.
A. not leaving B. won’t leave C. not to leaveD. don’t leave
24. Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a day.
A. rainy B. foggy C. snowy D. windy
25. Mr. Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” Salesgirl: “ ”
A. Why not? B. By all means, sir. C. That’s right, sir. D. I’d love to.
26. Laura had a blazing with Eddie and stormed out of the house.
A. row B. chat C. word D. gossip
27. Our boss would rather during the working hours.
A. we didn’t chat B. we don’t chat C. us not chat D. us
not chatting
28. “You’ll recognize Jenny when you see her. She a red hat.”
A. will wear B. will be wearing C. wears D. is wearing
29. This shirt is that one.
A. much far expensive than B. as much expensive as
C. a bit less expensive D. not nearly as expensive as
30. If it for the heavy storm, the accident would not have happened.
A. isn’t B. hadn’t been C. were D. weren’t
31. The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, .
A. so B. however C. even though D. yet
32. The village was visible through the dense fog.
A. mostly B. hard C. only D. barely
33. As a(n) girl, she found it difficult to socialize with other students in the class.
A. reserved B. ashamed C. dynamic D. industrious
34. The bad weather caused serious damage to the crop. If only it warmer.
A. were B. had been C. has been D. was
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35. It was so kind of her to put me while I was on a business trip in her town.
A. down B. off C. up D. in
36. Mary: “I will never go mountaineering
again.” Linda: “Me .”
A. so B. too C. neither D. either
37. I’m going to ask him ......... I should do it.
A. what B. when C. which D. that
38 ................... in this department was busy preparing for the conference last week.
A. every person B. every people C. all people D. all the people
39. Why was the soccer game ............. yesterday?
A. to cancel B. cancelled C. cancelling D. cancel
40. Please say ........ you have on your mind.
A. whatever B. whichever C. wherever D. whenever
41. “Don’t worry. I have tire at the back of my car.”
A. another B. other C. others D. the other
42 ................ snow, the mountain looks fantastic.
A. Covering B. To cover C. To have covered D. Covered with
43. I am considering my job. Can you recommend a good company?
A. to move B. moving C. to change D. changing
44. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical .
A. utilities B. applications C. appliances D. instruments
45. I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. caught sight of B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. lost touch with
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SECTION II:
1. A
2. C
9
3. A
4. C
1
0
5. A
6. B
7. B
1
1
8. A
9. B
10. B
11. B
1
2
12. A
13. B
1
3
14. A
15. C
16. B
17. A
1
4
18. C
A .This bus service cannot be used by college
staff unless they show ID cards.
B. Students can get their ID cards on the bus.
C. Students are not allowed on the bus unless
they have ID cards.
19. B
To Jane
From Laura B. Laura wants to try to get the same jumper in
The jumper’s lovely - thanks. Could you tell a different colour.
me where you got it? I'd like to buy another C. Laura received two jumpers which were the
one to match the coat I also got for my
same, so wants to exchange one.
birthday.
20. B
21. A
A Elena and Tim have discovered another good
restaurant.
B Elena and Tim think the restaurant’s prices are
reasonable.
C Elena and Tim will have to try the restaurant on
their next visit.
1
6
23. B
25. A
A The company insists office
workers carry an identity card.
B Show your identity card when asked
to do so. C Staff identity cards are
available at the office.
26. A
27. A
Jasmine wants
Gareth to
A repair the
printer for her.
28. B
A To make an appointment, ring once
and enter.
B You should ring twice and enter
unless you have an enquiry.
C Ring once if you have an
appointment and twice if you
don't.
WAIT FOR LIFT DOORS TO A. Press the button before the doors close.
CLOSE BEFORE PRESSING B. Press the button after the doors close.
BUTTON C. Press the button to close the lift doors.
Peugeot
bike In good condition and not even A. Nicky bought the bike two years ago.
two years old! Quick sale needed. B. Nicky’s bike only needs a few repairs.
Offers welcome (not less than $90 C. Nicky would accept 90 pounds for
please) Call Nicky his bike.
028755430
Janet, Janet should
Sarah rang. The photo shop lost all her take some new photos of
photos of your trip to Majorca and she’d Sarah. give Sarah some
like copies of yours. photos. help Sarah find her
Mother photos.
A. Users must lock the car park after leaving.
This car park is locked after business B. People can park here while they
hours each day are at work.
C. This car park is for employees
only.
Luggage can’t be removed without a receipt A. You must show a receipt if
you want to remove luggage.
B. When you remove your luggage
you are given a receipt.
C. You can leave your luggage here
without change.
It is essential
A. to wait six hours before having
more of this medicine.
B. to take this medicine straight after
meals.
C. to use this medicine more than three
times a day.
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A. The basketball team only wants to
see experienced players.
B. There aren’t enough team
6. members available on Friday.
C. The Barton College team will visit
the gym later today.
10.
We’re staying at the Plaza otel. It’s not the How does Sabrina feel about the Plaza
hotel we wanted but it doesn’t matter because Hotel?
this one is nearer the beach and I’m spending A. She’s disappointed with it.
B. She wishes it was nearer the beach.
all my time there. C. She thinks it has an advantage.
Sabrina
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A. You should not park near here
because it is an exit for vehicles.
B. This parking space is reserved for
11. the vehicle’s owner.
C. You are requested not to park
any closer than 3 metres to this
vehicle.
The writer is
A. going home with the rest of the
group tomorrow.
B. going on a boat with members of
the group tomorrow.
C. going out with the whole group
13. tomorrow.
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VISITOR TO THE PORT B. This entrance is to be used only by
people with identity cards.
AREA MUST COLLECT C. To visit this area, go to the main
AN IDENTITY CARD AT entrance for an identity card.
THE MAIN GATE
A. We offer a choice of flats to rent
in this area.
B. This is the best area to find a flat.
17. C. Flats in this area do not cost a lot.
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PART B
Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Circle the letter next to the
correct explanation (A, B or C).
A. Register your car here by filling in
this form.
B. Put this form in your car
windscreen after filling it in.
1. C. Place the completed form at the top of your
car windscreen.
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The library will
A. have shorter opening hours until
next Friday.
B. change its opening hours next
6. Friday.
C. open again to students next Friday.
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A. The red light goes on if the drinks
machine is out of order.
B. If the red light shows, you must wait
11. before you decide on a drink.
C. If the red light is on, you must
choose a different drink.
It is essential
A. to wait six hours before having
more of this medicine.
B. to take this medicine straight after
12. meals.
C. to use this medicine more than three
times a day.
The writer is
A. going home with the rest of the
group tomorrow.
B. going on a boat with members of
14. the group tomorrow.
C. going out with the whole group
tomorrow.
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A. Contact your doctor if you wish to
continue using this medicine after one
week.
16. B. Doctors can only supply enough
medicine for one week at a time.
C. You cannot keep this medicine for
more than seven days.
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SECTION III:
Passage 1
1. D
2. C
5. C
Passage 2
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. A
Passage 3
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
Passage 4
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. A
Passage 5
Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B, C or D
on your answer sheet.
New TV Star
Caroline Benson talks about her first TV role
"I never expected to spend some of my first year at university filming The Finnegans. I'd only
ever acted at school, but I'd loved the book since I was eleven. My grandmother used to say I was
just like Polly Finnegan and I always imagined myself playing her.
I'd taken a year off to go travelling before university. While I was in Chile, my mother emailed
me to say there were plans to turn the book into a TV drama. I knew I had to go for the part. She
was surprised at first, but sent my photograph to the director and persuaded him to meet me. I
flew back and got the part.
The outdoor filming started a week into term, so I got permission from the university to be away
for three weeks. Once I was back at university, I got up at 6.00 am to write the essays I'd missed.
I didn't tell my university friends, but they found out and thought it was great.
It was an amazing experience - I'm so lucky. After university, I definitely want to make acting
my career. I'm not from an acting family, though my grandfather was an opera singer. I've tried
for other TV parts but haven't received any offers yet.
I don't know how I managed it all, because I had a full social life too. When filming finished, I
hardly knew what to do. I've since appeared in two college plays. Unfortunately, I haven't been
home much and now my first year at university is over, I'm off to Greece for the summer with
friends.”
1. In this text, Caroline Benson is
A. advising students to finish studying before taking up acting.
B. describing how pleased she was about this opportunity to act.
C. warning other young people that acting is a difficult career.
D. explaining why she has always wanted to be an actor.
2 . Why did Caroline decide to try for a part in The Finnegans?
A. She thought the book would make a great TV drama.
B. She agreed with her grandmother that she should apply.
C. She felt she was perfect for the part of Polly.
D. She was anxious about starting university.
3. What does Caroline say about her mother?
A. She encouraged Caroline to keep travelling.
B. She felt Caroline would be a good actor.
C. She was sorry she had emailed Caroline.
D. She helped Caroline to get the part.
4. How did Caroline manage to find time to do the filming?
A. She missed lectures and hoped nobody would notice.
B. She delayed going to university until filming was over.
C. She took time off and did her college work later.
D. She asked her friends to help with her essays.
5. Which of the following would Caroline write to a pen friend?
Passage 6
The best age to start learning the violin is between three and six,’ says Margaret Porter, a violinist
and music teacher. 'It's the time when you are learning about the world.' Margaret, who lives in
London, prefers to take pupils at three and four, although she has made lots of exceptions for
keen five-year-olds. When she started teaching the violin in 1972, her first class consisted of her
children's five-year-old school friends.
Margaret's pupils have group lessons. Each group has about a dozen pupils and each lesson lasts
an hour, once a fortnight. In addition, each pupil has one individual lesson a week with her.
Parents also have to attend the classes. It is important that the parents take an active interest in the
lessons.
From the earliest lessons pupils learn to play by ear. They do not even try to read music until they
have been playing for several years, and for a long time there is a big difference between their
playing and reading of music. Margaret says that her method is not supposed to produce great
violinists, and always suggests that pupils who perform particularly well should leave and study
the violin using more traditional methods.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A explain why Margaret likes teaching the violin
B describe a different way of learning the violin
C give advice on how to find a music teacher
D explain why Margaret has a lot of pupils
2. Why should someone read the text?
A to discover how Margaret learnt the violin
B to learn why it is important to read music
C to find out about Margaret's teaching method
D to learn why children should play the violin
3. What opinion does Margaret have about her best pupils?
A They ought to find another teacher.
B They will become great violinists using her method.
C They could try harder.
D They take several years to learn to read music.
4. Margaret's first pupils were
A her children.
B three- and four-year-olds.
C her own friends.
D her children's friends.
5. Which of the following would Margaret include in an advertisement for her classes?
A . Learn to play the violin with your B. Watch your children learn
children - 2 lessons a week. to play the violin.
C. Group violin lessons for children - no more D. We'll look after your children
than 5 per group. while you learn the violin.
Passage 7
Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B, C or
D on your answer sheet.
Atlantic College
Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales. Unusually, it
gives young people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the
opportunity to study for their exams. The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come
from all over the world, spend the morning studying. In the afternoon they go out and do a really
useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or
checking for pollution in rivers.
One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different
social backgrounds and countries. As few can afford the fees of £20,000 over two years, grants
are available. A quarter of the students are British, and many of those can only attend because
they receive government help.
‘I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young
people', as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said. 'You learn to live with
people and respect them, even the ones you don't like. During the summer holidays my mother
couldn't believe how much less I argued with my sister.'
To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really
seem to work.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. give an opinion about a particular student
B. give an opinion about a special type of education
C. describe the activities the students do in their free time
D. describe his own experience of education
2. What can a reader find out from this text?
PASSAGE 1: Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next
to the correct answer (A, B, C or D)
The World’s Fastest-Growing Economy
In less than three decades there have been enormous economic and social changes in China.
Today the state controls less than a quarter of industrial production and China has a free-market
economy. In recent years its economy has been growing faster than any other major country and
is now the second largest economy in the world. More and more foreign companies have been
investing in China, attracted by its market of 1.3 billion people and its very competitive low-
cost labor force. In 2001 China received $47 billion in foreign investment, four times the whole
of Africa, and in 2002 more than half of China’s exports were from foreign firms.
China’s major cities, too, have changed dramatically. Huge new office blocks, hotels, and
shopping malls have appeared where before there were traditional Chinese houses and markets.
In Beijing and other big cities, many areas of great cultural and historical interest have
disappeared, but most Chinese are in favor of modernization and very happy with their 21st-
century cities of glass and steel. Since 2002, when there were only sixteen million cars in
China, car sales have been rising rapidly and the world’s top ten global car makers have set up
joint ventures with Chinese car manufacturers.
But, as in every industrialized country, rapid industrial development has brought many
problems, especially pollution. As industrialization continues and huge numbers of people
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enjoy western standards of living for the first time, the worry is that the impact on the
environment may also be huge.
1. According to the passage, all of the following are true about China’s economy
today, EXCEPT……………
A. its economy has been growing fast.
B. it is 2nd largest economy in the world it
C. is a free-market economy
D. all industrial production is under the
controls of the state.
2. How much did foreign companies invest in China in 2001?
A. 47 billion dollars
B. the same amount of money as in Africa
C. 1.3 billion dollars
D. the same amount of money of China’s export
3. How many cars were there in China in 2002?
A. 16 million B. 47 million C.1.3 million D. 60 million
4. Which of the following has been built more in China for the past 3 decades?
A. cultural and historic centers
B. offices, shopping malls, hotels
C. traditional markets, shopping malls, hotels
D. traditional markets, cultural and historic centers.
5. What does the writer think is the most serious problem for China?
A. industrial development
B. environmental pollution
C. car sales development
D. disappearance of traditional markets
PASSAGE 1
Craigie Aitchison
The painter Craigie Aitchison was born in Scotland. He came to London intending to study
law, but went to art school instead. There he found the traditional drawing classes difficult, but
still kept on painting.
In his late twenties, he was given money by the Italian government to study art, and
became interested in early Italian artists, which shows in some of his work. He loved the
greens and browns of the Italian fields and the clear light there, and wanted to put this light
into his paintings.
This led him to paint colours thinly one on top of another from light to dark, but he insists
he’s never sure what the results will be. He says, “It’s a secret – because I don’t know
myself. I don’t start by painting yellow, knowing I’m going to put anything on top.” Like
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most talented people, Atchison
makes it sound easy. “Anyone can do the colours – you can buy them. I simply notice what
you put the colours next to.”
Unlike some artists, he never does drawings before he starts a painting, as he feels that if he
did, he might get bored and not do the paintings afterwards. Instead, Aitchison changes his
paintings many
times before they are finished. This explains why his favourite models are people who don’t
ask to see their pictures while he’s painting them. “If I feel they’re worried and want to look at
the painting, I can’t do it.”
Since moving to London years ago, he has not felt part of the Scottish painting scene. He
says he is not interested in following any tradition, but just paints the way he can. However, his
work still influences young British painters.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. describe popular works by Craigie Aitchison
B. teach readers how to paint like Craigie
Aitchison
C. introduce readers to the artist Craigie Aitchison
D. explain how Craigie Aitchison has made money from painting
5. What can the reader learn about Aitchison from the text?
A. He works in a different way from other artists.
B. He often gets bored with his paintings.
C. He improved his drawing by going to art school.
D. He did some paintings for the Italian government.
6. What does Aitchison say about his use of color?
A. He likes starting with the darkest colours first.
B. He knows the colours he’s aiming for when he begins.
C. He prefers to paint with yellows, greens, and browns.
D. He understands how different colours work together.
The Shoemaker
Bill Bird is a shoemaker who cannot make shoes fast enough for his growing number of
customers – and he charges more than £300 for a pair! Customers travel hundreds of
kilometres to his London shoe clinic or to his workshop in the countryside to have their feet
measured. He makes shoes for people with feet of unusual sizes : very large, very small, very
broad or very narrow. The shoes are at least as fashionable as those found in ordinary shops
Mr. Bird says, ‘’ My problem is that I cannot find skilled workers. Young people all
seem to prefer to work with computers these days. We will lose the necessary skills soon
because there are fewer and fewer shoemakers nowadays. I am 45, and now I want to teach
young people everything I know about making shoes. It’s a good job, and a lot of people
want to buy beautiful shoes specially made for them.
He started in the business 19 years ago and now he employs three other people. His
customers pay about £ 500 for their first pair of shoes. He says, ‘’ Extra pairs of shoes cost
between
£ 320 and £ 450, as it takes one employee a whole week to make just one shoe.
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1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
a. to describe where Mr. Bird finds his staff
b. to encourage people to wear comfortable shoes
c. to advertise a job selling expensive shoes
d. to show Mr. Bird’s worries about his trade.
2. What can readers find out from this
text ?
a. how many customers Mr. Bird has
b. how to make shoes like Mr. Bird
c. how to get to Mr. Bird’s London shop
d. how much Mr. Bird’s shoes cost
3. Customers choose Mr. Bird because his shoes
a. fit perfectly
b. are the most fashionable
c. look very unusual
d. are traditional in design
4. Bill Bird makes shoes
a. for all people
b. for those who like travelling hundreds of kilometres to his London shoe clinic
c. for those who want to have extra pairs of shoes
d. for those who want to have shoes made specially for them
PASSAGE 2
I’m sure I’m not the only person my age (15) who hates going to the dentist. Channel 4’s
late-night documentary Open Wide last Tuesday was excellent for people like me. However,
none of my school friends watched it. They missed this opportunity to see something
interesting and educational because the programme didn’t appear in the TV Guide. This was
a pity, as it was the type of programme that makes both young people and their parents think
about things they don’t normally consider. Why can’t television companies let us know
about such important documentaries in advance?
This programme was important because it showed how methods for helping people with
toothache have developed over the centuries. If you think visiting the dentist today is an
uncomfortable experience, just be grateful you didn’t live 200 years ago! Then, the
programme told us, the only cure for toothache was removing the tooth. There weren’t any
dentists, so the person who cut your hair also pulled out your bad teeth, and there was
nothing to stop you feeling the pain.
The programme has also completely changed my attitude to looking after my teeth. My
parents were always saying to me things like. ‘Don’t eat too many sweets,’ and, ‘Brush your
teeth after meals,’ but I never paid much attention. Now I’ve seen what damage sugar can
do, especially if I don’t use a toothbrush regularly, I’m going to change my habits. Many
people would benefit from a repeat of this programme.
Sophia Ashley, Oxford.
PASSAGE 4
Barbara Tuchman
Barbara Tuchman was a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, who knew how to stand out from the
crowd. Author of books, such as “The First Salute”, her bestselling account of the American
Revolution, Tuchman had a special talent for making history appealing to common people.
Unlike other published historians, she did not limit herself to an unemotional retelling of facts.
Her prose skillfully combined scholarly treatment with high drama.
Tuchman also distinguished herself by declining to pursue a doctorate degree, which harmed
respect of her by mainstream colleagues. To them, the lack of advanced training made her books
doubtful as literally works and teaching tools. A few others, however, maintained that her art of
historical investigation might actually have suffered if she had acquired a Ph. D. degree. They
point to the boring efforts of historians, whose works, for the most part, lied buried on library
shelves. Tuchman, on the contrary, succeeded in bringing history to the attention of general
readers.
1. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. Pulitzer Prize-winning Historians.
B. The Works of Barbara Tuchman.
C. An Account of the American Revolution,
D. Barbara Tuchman: A Unique Historian
2. The passage tells us that Tuchman had the special ability to …
a. make historian facts interesting.
b. write many bestselling books of the American Revolution.
c. become famous with a Ph. D. degree.
d. show that boring books of history would stay buried on library shelves.
3. According to the passage, the lack of a Ph.D. might have …
A. made Barbara Tuchman less respected by many of her
contemporary colleagues
B. made her efforts boring.
C. made her historical books buried on library shelves.
D. made the history of the American Revolution more interesting.
4. Barbara Tuchman …….
A. had difficulty getting a Ph. D. degree.
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B. did not want to study for a Ph. D. degree.
C. got a Ph. D. degree but didn’t show it to her
D. colleagues. tried hard to get a Ph. D. degree.
Rock Band
Two years ago, our 14-year-old son, Ben, asked us for a set of drums for his birthday. At first, we
were very much against the idea because of the noise. It's better than watching television or
playing computer games in my free time,' Ben argued, 'and it'll keep me out of trouble.' In the end
we gave in. 'All right,' we said, 'but you must consider the rest of the family and the neighbours
when you play.'
That was just the beginning. Because drums are not the easiest instruments to transport, the other
members of Ben's band started appearing at our home with their guitars and other electrical
equipment. And so, for several hours a week, the house shakes to the noise of their instruments and
their teenage singing.
At least Ben's hobby has been good for our health: whenever the band start practising, my husband
and I go out for a long walk. And I must admit that, although their music may sound a little
strange, they are a friendly and polite group of young men. I cannot judge their musical skill - after
all I didn't expect my parents' generation to like the same music as I did when I was a teenager -
but they do play regularly in local clubs for young people.
Our main worry is that they won't spend enough time on their school work because of their
musical activities, though this hasn't happened yet. I am always stressing to Ben how important his
studies are. But one thing is certain - Ben was right: it has kept him out of trouble and he is never
bored.
PASSAGE 12: Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C or D).
‘The best age to start learning the violin is between three and six,’ says Margaret Porter, a violinist
and music teacher. 'It's the time when you are learning about the world.' Margaret, who lives in
London, prefers to take pupils at three and four, although she has made lots of exceptions for keen
five-year-olds. When she started teaching the violin in 1972, her first class consisted of her
children's five-year-old school friends.
Margaret's pupils have group lessons. Each group has about a dozen pupils and each lesson lasts
an hour, once a fortnight. In addition, each pupil has one individual lesson a week with her.
Parents also have to attend the classes. It is important that the parents take an active interest in
the lessons.
From the earliest lessons pupils learn to play by ear. They do not even try to read music until they
have been playing for several years, and for a long time there is a big difference between their
playing and reading of music. Margaret says that her method is not supposed to produce great
violinists, and always suggests that pupils who perform particularly well should leave and study
the violin using more traditional methods.
1 What is the writer trying to do in the text?
a. explain why Margaret likes teaching the violin
b. describe a different way of learning the violin
c. give advice on how to find a music teacher
d. explain why Margaret has a lot of pupils
2. Why should someone read the text?
a. to discover how Margaret learnt the violin
b. to learn why it is important to read music
c. to find out about Margaret's teaching method
d. to learn why children should play the violin
3. What opinion does Margaret have about her best pupils?
A. They ought to find another teacher.
B. They will become great violinists using her method.
C. They could try harder.
D. They take several years to learn to read music.
4 Margaret's first pupils were
A her children.
B three- and four-year-olds.
C. her own friends.
D .her children's friends.
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PASSAGE 3:
Maria Mutola
Former 800 metres Olympic Champion
In 1988, Maria Mutola was playing football as the only girl in an all-boys team in a local
competition in Mozambique. ‘We won,’ she said. 'At first no one thought it was a problem that I
was a girl. But then the team we beat complained.'
The story appeared in a focal newspaper and Jose Craveirinha, who had encouraged other African
athletes, learnt about Maria. He went to meet her and found her kicking a ball around outside the
football club. He realised immediately that she was fast. ‘He talked to me about athletics. I had no
idea what he meant. The only sport I knew about was football. Then he bought me running shoes
and took me training. It was such hard work and my legs really ached.' But Jose visited her parents
and persuaded them she could be successful and this would help end their poverty. They agreed to
let him take her away to train.
In 1991, she finally accepted an invitation to train in the United States. She had refused previously
because she knew she would miss her family. Her background was unlike those of the girls she met
in the US. She explains, 'They were good athletes but, while I worried about my parents having
enough to eat, they worried about dresses and make-up. They knew very little about me and even
less about my problems. But I knew I was lucky to be there. The trainers were brilliant and I learnt
a lot.'
Today, Maria still runs and for most of the year she lives happily in South Africa with her mother.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. persuade more Africans to take up athletics
B. describe how Maria became a top athlete
C. give information about Mozambique
D. explain how Maria manages to stay fit
2. When Jose first introduced Maria to athletics, she………….. .
A. didn't know what was involved. B. was worried about being injured.
C. was keen to learn everything he knew. D. didn't think her family would approve.
3. Jose Craveirinha found out about Maria when………….. .
A. he went to watch a local football competition.
B. she was blamed for her team losing a football competition.
C. he saw an article about her role in a football match.
D. people complained about another member of her football team.
4. What does Maria say about the girls she met in the United States?
a. They did not make full use of their abilities.
b. Their training programmes were less demanding than hers.
c. They did not show enough respect for the trainers.
d. Their experiences of life were very different from hers.
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PASSAGE 4: Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to
the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
The Young Achiever of the Year
Kal Kaur Rai has always been interested in fashion and has just won the title of Young Achiever
of the Year at the Asian Business Awards. Ever since she was a child, she has drawn clothes and
designed patterns. She never told her hard-working parents, who own a supermarket, that she
wanted to turn her hobby into a career. She thought they expected her to go into a more
established business, so she went to university to do a management degree.
After university, she moved to London and worked in an advertising agency, She had to attend
industry events but couldn’t afford the designer clothes she liked. She started making skirts and
tops for herself. When her friends saw her clothes, they asked her to make things for them. She
then found a small shop in London willing to take her designs on a sale or-return basis. They were
very popular and nothing came back. This encouraged her to leave her advertising job, take out a
£20,000 loan and begin her own women’s wear label.
Kal’s parents were not angry about her career change and said they would support her, which
really pleased her. Her clothes are now on sale in over 70 stores and her business has an
income of over £500,000. Her clothes appear in fashion magazines, she designs for pop stars
and she has just gained public recognition by winning this award. Her business has come a
long way
and she knows she is extremely lucky. ‘What I do is my hobby - and I get paid for it! But
remember, I’ve worked hard for this.’
2. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
PASSAGE 4
If you want to take the whole family on holiday, and keep everybody happy, then i
have found just the place for you. I recently went with a group of friends to stay at the
Greenwood Holiday Village, witch is open from May until October. Built in the centre of a
forest, Greenwood is a great place to stay whatever the weather. Its main attraction for
families is the indoor World of Water, whether young and old can have fun in different
pools. Same of these, however, are for serious swimmers.
For sporty people, the Country Club offers tennis, squash and badminton. If your
children are too young to joint in these sports, there are activity clubs. Greenwood is good
place for families and it is traffic free - you explore on foot or bike. Some people complained
that this was inconvenienced, but I was pleased to be out in the fresh air. For evening
entertainment, there are shows and cinemas.
Accommodation is in a variety of apartments of different sizes. These have up to four
bedrooms, a kitchen and bathroom, as well as a dinning area. Before going, I thought the
apartments might not be big enough for all of us, but I was pleasantly surprised - it was not
too crowded at all. I definitely go back to Greenwood next year. Why don't you give it a try?
Visit their website for further information now.
1. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this text?
A. to give her opinion of the holiday village
B. to describe what her family did at the holiday village
C. to give advice to a friend going to the holiday village
D. to complain about the holiday village.
2. From this text a reader can find out
A. the best way to get to the holiday village
B. the best time of year to visit the holiday village
C. what activities are available at the holiday village
D. how to reserve accommodation at the holiday village
3. What does the writer thing about the holiday village?
A. The apartments there are not big enough
B. It is not convenient because you cannot use your car
C. It can only be enjoyed in good weather
D. There is something there for all ages.
4. What does the writer say about the apartments?
A. There is not much space between them
B. Each one has its own bathroom
C. The all have four bedrooms
D. Not all of them have dining areas.
5, The word "These" in the fourth paragraph means
A. different sizes B. apartments C. cinemas D. bedrooms
PASSAGE 3
Gareth Ellis
Gareth Ellis, 13, is the youngest son of Alan, an engineer, and Kath, a nursery
teacher. His older brothers work in banking and computers, but Gareth’s dream was
always to become a clown. Three years ago, Alan, Kath and Gareth joined the circus.
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“People laugh when we tell them ,” says Kath. “But it’s true. Gareth has wanted to be
a clown since we took him to the circus when he was three.”
When Alan lost his job, he and Kath decided to see if they could find full-time circus
jobs. They both got jobs with a famous circus and Gareth began training to become a
clown. He calls himself Bippo. They travel with the circus during the summer and
return home for the winter. Gareth’s brothers are old enough to look after the house
while they are away.
“I can’t say it was easy,” says Kath. There was a lot to think about and organise. We
only had a car and a very small caravan to sleep in, and we were leaving behind our
lovely house. The only thing Gareth missed was his long, hot baths.”
“People ask about my education,” says Gareth, “but from the beginning, wherever
we go, someone has always come to teach me. I follow the same books as everyone
back at school and I’ve got a computer. I’ve never fallen behind my classmates.”
And the future? “It was a difficult decision,” says Kath, “but there was no other way
to teach Gareth about being a clown. I’m happy to say it’s working, and we’re
enjoying it.” And Gareth? “I’m going to be the main clown in a circus one day,” he
says,” perhaps Bippo’s circus.”
CARTOON FILM
Cartoon films have very few limits. If you can draw something, you can (1) ........... it
move
on the cinema screen. The use (2) ..............new ideas and advanced computer programs means
that cartoons are becoming exciting again for people of (3) ............. ages.
By the (4) ……… of the 1970s, the cinema world had decided that cartoons
were only for children. But soon (5) ………, one or two directors had some original
new ideas. They proved that it was possible to make films in which both adults and
children could (6) ……… the fun.
However, not (7) ............. cartoon film was successful. The Black Cauldron, for
example,
failed, mainly because it was too (8).............. for children and too childish for adults. Directors
learnt from this (9) ………., and the film companies began to make large (10) ..............of
money
again.
4. Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.
5. Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.
As -7 Few -5 Job -9 In -8 Of
Corners -6 Ground -1 Like -4 The -2 Have
Electricity -10 Room House For Third -3
6. Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.
7. Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.
PASSAGE 4
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box. Write
your answer on the answer sheet:
The first human beings probably lived (1) about two and a half million years ago. But man
did not begin to record history (2) until he invented writing about five thousand years ago.
The period before man began to write is called prehistory, and the term prehistoric man
refers to people who lived during (3) that period.
Prehistoric man took the (4) first steps in building civilization. The earliest people (5) were
hunters. In time, many hunters learned to plant crops and raise animals (6) , and they
became farmers,. Prehistoric man invented simple (7) tools, and he discovered how to make
fire. He painted the first pictures and shaped the first pottery. And he built and governed the
first city. Because the early man kept no written record, scientists search for bones, tools
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and prehistoric (8) remains. They study these objects to learn what the early man looked
(9) like, how he lived, and how he developed into modern man.
PASSAGE 3: Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.
support heart single through long
devote business mind lonely realized
became with pleased proud trade
PASSAGE 4: Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.
cheap enough however at what the rich
started were made while the poor to
for toll penalty in on
In a word where 2 billion people live in homes that don’t have light bulbs, technology holds the key
(1) to banishing poverty. Even the simplest technologies can tranform lives and save money.
Vaccines, crops, computers and sources of solar energy can all reduce poverty in developing
countries. For example, cheap oral-rehydration therapy developed in Bangladesh has
dramatically cut the death (2) toll from childhood diarrhoea.
But even when such technologies exist, the depressing fact is that we can’t make them (3)
cheap enough for those who most need them. Solar panels, batteries and ligh bulbs are still
beyond the purse of many, but where they have been installed they change lives. A decent
light in the evening gives children more time for homework and extends the productive day
for adults.
Kenya has a thriving solar industry and six years ago Kenyan pioneers also (4) started
connecting schools to the Internet via radio links. These people were fortunate (5) in being
able to afford solar panels, radios and old computers. How much bigger would the impact be
if these things (6) were made and priced specifically for poor people?
Multinationals must become part of the solution, because (7) while they own around 60
percent of the world’s technology, they seldom make products for poor customers. Of 1,223
new drugs marketed worldwide from 1975 to 1996, for example, just 13 were for tropical
diseases.
People think those enterprises should do more to provide vital products such as medicines (8) at
different prices around the world.
PASSAGE 4
PASSAGE 5
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the box.
everywhere as their like such
contain of for variety but
need should somewhere based its
Nowadays, we are all aware of the fact that we (1) should be eating a healthy diet. We
get advice from (2) everywhere; TV, radio, magazines, books, videos and the Internet
as well (3) as friends, colleagues and family. Well, if you find all this advice a little
confusing, then there is now a much simpler solution, dieting by colour. The colour
Diet is (4) based on the theory that the natural colour of food reflects (5) its nutritional
content. For example, green food (6) such as broccoli, spinach and lettuce (7) contain
high levels of beta carotene and glucose. These help reduce the risk of cancer, are a
good source of iron and act as powerful antioxidants, while yellow foods like bananas,
corn and lemons have potassium and vitamin C which can reduce the pain of arthritis,
reduce stress and be a good source (8) of energy. The principles of the colour diet are
very easy to follow. Make sure that each metal contains a (9) variety of colours, and
you will be eating a balanced, healthy diet. But remember, the colours have to be
natural.
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PASSAGE 2
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the box.
associated dramatically accurately appropriated adaptable
suitable however demand part foundations
basics status context ability knowledge
The traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write, or
the ability to use language to read, write, listen, and speak. In modern contexts, the
word refers to reading and writing at a level (1) suitable or communication, or at a
level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a literate society,' so as to take
(2) part society. The United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) has drafted the following definition: “Literacy is the ability to identify,
understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written'
materials (3) associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of
learning to enable an Individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his, or her (4)
ability and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society."
Many policy analysts consider literacy rates a crucial measure of a region's human
capital. This claim is made on the (5) foundations that literate people can be trained less
expensively than illiterate people, generally have a higher socio-economic (6) status and
enjoy better health and employment prospects. Policy makers also argue that literacy
increases job opportunities and access to higher education. In Kerala, India, for example,
female and child mortality rates declined (7) dramatically in the 1960s, when girls who
were educated in the education reforms after 1948 began to raise families. Recent
researchers, (8) however, argue that correlations such as, the one listed above may have
more to do with the effects of schooling rather than literacy in general. Regardless, the
(9) demand of educational systems worldwide includes a basic (10) context around
communication through test and print, which is the foundation of most definitions of
literacy.
PASSAGE 5
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the box.
therefore had despite that might
which out so because order
although may however was believing
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PASSAGE 7
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the box.
to learn both for during When
large far learning by much on
really for transfer present laid
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in
being an employee? The schools teach a (1) large many things of value to the future
accountant, doctor or electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future
employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future
employee to know. But very few students bother (2) learning it. This basic is the skill
ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your
success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and
to (3) present your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (4) both understand
what you are driving at and be persuaded.
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (5) by itself. You must have something to
say in the first place. The effectiveness of your job depends (6) much on your ability
to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work
itself. Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (7) really teach. The
foundations for skill in expression have to be (8) laid early: an interest in and an ear
(9) for language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the
irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression
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PHẦN THI VIẾT:
SECTION 1: VIẾT LẠI CÂU SAO CHO NGHĨA KHÔNG ĐỔI
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it.
1. I lost my keys once before this month.
This is the ………second time I have lost ............................ my keys this month
2. I started playing squash six years ago.
I …… have been playing squash for six years
3. I can’t wait until I’m old enough to go to a match on my own.
I’m really …… looking forward to being old enough to go to a match on my own
4. Accidents are often caused by careless driving.
Careless driving............ often results in accidents.
5. It’s a waste of time denying that you did it when we’ve got proof
There...................... is not point in denying that you did it when we have got proof
6. Taking a risk doesn’t
frighten me I … am not
afraid of taking a risk.
7. How likely are you to pass the exam?
What …are the chances of your passing the exam?
8. If the curtain were longer, it would reach the floor.
The curtain is ……not long enough to reach the floor.
9. Sasha’s parents made her apologize.
Sasha……was made to apologise by her parents
10. Tom finally succeed in opening the jar
Tom finally ……managed to open the jar
11. We arrived in Budapest two days ago.
We ……have been in Budapest for two days.
12. I visited Paris once before.
This is the … second time I have visited Paris.
13. I am sorry I didn’t look at the hotel room before I
booked it. I … regret not looking at the hotel
room before I booked it.
14. We can’t delay the match any longer.
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We can’t … put the match off any longer.
15. I don’t think it’s likely that you’ll win the competition.
I think there’s … little chance of your winning the competition.
16. Could you do my job while I visit the doctor this afternoon?
Could …you stand in for me.while I visit the doctor this afternoon?
17. I regret not becoming a model when I had the chance.
I wish … I had become a model when I had the chance.
18. “I’m sorry I didn’t believe you” I said
to Veronica I apologised …to Veronica
for not believing her
19. “I didn’t make fun of lan after the
party” Joe said. Joe… denied making
fun of lan after the party.
20. “I’ve won a fortune on the lottery” Don said.
Don claimed to have won a fortune on the lottery.
Now write a letter to your friend. You should write about 100 words
Exercise 2
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This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
Now write a letter to answering your friend’s question. You should write
about 100 words.
Exercise 3
This is part of a letter you receive from your pen friend.
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Now write a letter to your pen friend. You should write about 100 words.
Exercise 5
This is part of a letter you receive from a English friend.
Now write a letter to this pen friend in the space below. You should write
about 100 words.
Exercise 6
This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
Now write a letter to this pen friend in the space below. You should write about 100 words
CHỦ ĐỀ 1
You are James Walker. This is part of a letter you receive from Emily, an
English friend
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I guess there are many traditional festivals in your country. What’s the
most important one? Why do people celebrate this festival? Write and
tell me all about it!
Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.
CHỦ ĐỀ 3
You are David Jones. This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend
I’ve just bought some new trousers. They’re black and I really like
them. Tell me about the clothes you like wearing. Do you enjoy
shopping for clothes?
Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should
write about 100 words.
CHỦ ĐỀ 4
You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend
I know you often go to the cinema. Tell me about the last film you saw
and whether you enjoyed it.
Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.
CHỦ ĐỀ 6
You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend
I’ve got one close friend who I spend a lot of time with. What
about you? Tell me about your friends. How important are they to
you?
Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should
write about 100 words.
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CHỦ ĐỀ 7
You are James Walker. This is part of a letter you receive from Emily, an
English friend
Could you give me some advice? I want to travel around your
country for a month. Where should I go? What should I see?
Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should
write about 100 words.
CHỦ ĐỀ 8
You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend
I’ve just seen a brilliant programme about dolphins on television.
Which programmes have you enjoyed recently? How much
television do you watch?
Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.
CHỦ ĐỀ 4
You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an English friend
Next month, I’m moving with my family to a different area. I have to
choose between going to a small school in the countryside or a large
school in the centre of town. What should I do?
Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about 100
words.
TOPIC 2
You are James Walker. This is part of a letter you receive from Emily, an
English friend
I’ve just bought some new trousers. They’re black and I really like
them. Tell me about the clothes you like wearing. Do you enjoy
shopping for clothes?
Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write
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about 100 words.
TOPIC 3
You are James Walker. This is part of a letter you receive from Emily, an
English friend
Could you give me some advice? I want to travel around your
country for a month. Where should I go? What should I see?
Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write
about 100 words.
TOPIC 4
You are James Walker. This is part of a letter you receive from Emily, an
English friend
I know you often go to the cinema. Tell me about the last film you saw
and whether you enjoyed it.
Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.
Chủ đề 6: Viết về lễ
cưới
Dear Britney,
Thanks for your letter. I am fine. It is wonderful that your sister is getting married. I
am very happy and congratulate to your family. I think all weddings are quite different
in each region. The wedding can be celebrated in the spring, summer or winter every
year. It is depended on the groom and bride' family. They all have different types of
dresses, suits and where organizes wedding ceremony, foods. The wedding ceremory is
usually held at the groom and bride' house or a restaurant. Everyone wear their
favourite fashion and there are lots of different foods such as fish, meat, soup, salad,
fruits or wine, beer.
I hope that you will enjoy your sister's wedding. Have a nice celebration. Good luck
for your sister.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
Best friend, David Jones
Chủ đề: Tôi biết tôi đang dành quá nhiều thời gian để xem ti vi. Bạn xem ti vi bao
nhiêu lâu? Bạn làm gì để thư giãn
Dear …,
I am very happy to receive your letter two days ago. What computer game did you
buy?I do not like playing computer games. I think that playing games wastes much time
and you can be short• sighted. In my free time, I always go out with my friends or
reading books at home. I have had a red laptop for five years. I often use it both for my
work and entertainment. Everyday I send email to my colleagues to solve our company.
And I chat with my friends or listen to music, watch films. You should consider playing
games.
To send my regards to your parents. See you
soon. Best friend,
David Jones
Chủ đề: Tôi biết tôi đang dành quá nhiều thời gian để xem ti vi. Bạn xem ti vi bao nhiêu
lâu? Bạn làm gì để thư giãn
Dear …,
How are you? I am fine.
I am glad to receive your letter. I also spend too much time on watching television. It
takes from two to three hours to watch television everyday. In the morning, J usually
watch news at 6 a.m. In the evening, I often watch game shows and lots of movies at the
weekend. Besides, I enjoy listening to music, going shopping with my young sister or
going camping round my hometown in my free time. Sometimes, I and my father play
volleyball in the stadium. How about your activities? See you soon. Love, David Jones
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