+NGAN HANG CAU HOI THT 3.

MÔ TẢ ĐỀ THI

Thời gian thi: 130 phút

Trắc nghiêm máy: 90’ (Nghe: 40’; Đọc: 50’)
Nói: 10’
Viết: 30’

Số câu thi:
Trắc nghiệm máy: 120 câu
Nói: 3 phần
Viết: 1 đoạn văn

Định dạng bài thi:

Trắc nghiệm máy
- Đọc: 80 câu
Phần 1: 30 câu từ vựng
Phần 2: 25 câu ngữ pháp
Phần 3: 10 câu chọn A, B, C, D điền chỗ trống cho 1 văn bản
Phần 4: 15 câu đọc hiểu chọn A, B, C, D

- Nghe: 40 câu (nghe 2 lần)

Phần 1: 20 câu chọn A, B, C, D (nghe 4 đoạn)
Phần 2: 20 câu điền thông tin (nghe 4 đoạn)

Tự luận
- Viết: 30 phút: Viết một đoạn văn khoảng 150 từ
- Nói (trực tiếp): gồm 3 phần: phỏng vấn, trình bày chủ đề, thảo luận

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 NGÂN HÀNG CÂU HỎI THI TRẮC NGHIỆM

PART 1 – VOCABULARY

Read the following sentences and choose the best answer for the blank.

1. I am looking forward to our university ________ to Ha Long Bay.

A. trip B. voyage C. travel D. excursion
2. The hotel where we are ________ is quite luxurious.
A. living B. staying C. existing D. remaining
3. I asked him to ________ outside the Mega Mall..
A. let me out B. let me get out of C. drop me off D. drop me in
4. Mr. Smith was fetching the luggage while Mrs. Smith was ________ at the resort.
A. signing in B. giving in C. pulling in D. checking in
5. Why don’t we ________ the scenic route along the coast?
A. go to B. take C. catch D. come
6. I’m sorry I’m late! I………. my way and had to ask for directions.
A. lost B. missed C. leave D. misplace
7. When you ___ your destination, your tour guide will meet you at the airport.
A. reach B. get C. arrive D. achieve
8. I regret ________ at the hotel view before I booked it.
A. to look B. not to look C. looking D. not looking
9. I have already searched for a ________ flight from London to Hanoi on November 23rd but
unfortunately, there isn’t any one that day.
A. direction B. directive C. direct D. indirect
10. Hanoi has changed so much in the last few years that it’s almost ________.
A. recognised B. recognisable C. unrecognisable D. recognisation
11. We used to go skating at the ice ________ every weekend.
A. ring B. rink C. court D. field
12. We got through the ________, but we lost to Tottenham.
A. final B. finale C. end D. ending
13. I don’t know how you can stand getting up so early to go to the pool. Stand here is similar to
___.
A. put off B. join in C. put up with D. go off
14. Why do you ________ having riding lesson if you can’t afford them?
A. carry on B. go in for C. get round to D. keen on
15. Why don’t you ________ a go? It is not difficult.
A. make B. get C. take D. have
16. Our new coach is popular ________ the whole team.
A. with B. to C. for D. from
17. Before we play, ________ certain all the cards are there.
A. do B. give C. make D. take
18. It can be quite busy here during the tourist ________.
A. season B. period C. phase D. stage
19. When I first started playing golf, I have no real ________ of the rules.
A. acknowledge B. know C. knowledge D. knowledgeable
20. Would you describe yourself as a ________ person?
A. competition B. competitive C. compete D. competitor
21. The ________ from London to Berlin is about 919 kilometres.
A. measure B. length C. distance D. gap
22. Individual scientists often received very little ________ for their hard work.
A. reward B. gift C. award D. prize
23. A truck had ________ on the highway so we were stuck in a traffic jam.

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 A. come down B. broken down C. given down D. turned down
24. Wear a mask because these chemicals ________ fumes that can be harmful.
A. turn off B. come off C. give off D. cut off
25. Communication changed completely ________ the introduction of the telephone.
A. by B. with C. from D. birth
26. The police are investigating the ________ of the explosion.
A. reason B. motive C. base D. cause
27. The mistake by scientists resulted ________ a massive explosion.
A. in B. on C. of D. from
28. Dr Pham finally ________ discover the secret formula.
A. planned to B. managed to C. looked forward to D. looked up to
29. The ________ of a unique wireless Internet connection means there’s a world of discovery just
waiting for you.
A. invent B. inventor C. invention D. inventive
30. I need to consult a ________ about my anxiety.
A. psychic B. psychology C. psycho D. psychologist
31. We interrupt this movie to bring you an urgent ________.
A. newsflash B. bulletin C. feature D. article
32. On TV, a/an ________ tells you what the next programme is going to be.
A. commentator B. journalist C. announcer D. columnist
33. There was a woman in the mall ________ vouchers to that new spa.
A. bringing out B. handing out C. making out D. turning out
34. I can________ through your lies.
A. look B. smell C. sense D. see
35. The newspaper is now ________ the control of Robert Langdon.
A. under B. after C. out D. in
36. In my ________, immigrations shouldn’t be banned in US.
A. thought B. sight C. view D. mind
37. I think you’re confused tabloids ________ broadsheets.
A. to B. with C. from D. by
38. We all surprised ________ the news that her grandfather has a cancer.
A. by B. to C. from D. of
39. Why do the paparazzi think they can turn up at a movie star’s house completely ________?
A. announced B. unannounced C. announcement D. announcer
40. There is a/an ____ rule on tabloid newspapers that the truth always take the second place to a
good story.
A. writing B. written C. unwritten D. wrote
41. The cat that lives by the river has ________ all of my efforts to make friend with her.
A. hailed B. resisted C. swept away D. transformed
42. If you buy a large drink at the movie theater, it is ________ that you won’t finish the whole
thing.
A. a handful of B. a good bet
C. more often D. seems to be the case
43. Most people agree that the older ________ of the movie is better than the newer one.
A. masterpiece B. critic C. screen D. version
44. The actors in the movie are famous, but I’ve never heard of the ________.
A. adaptation B. director C. genre D. medium
45. Movies have the ability to ________ the way our society thinks about certain issues.
A. impact B. measure C. inform D. continue
46. It was a fun book to read, but I don’t think it has much ________ value.
A. impossible B. literary C. mediocre D. perhaps
47. You didn’t win the competition, but I ________ your effort.
A. applaud (tán thưởng) B. adore C. fulfill D. measure up
48. Researchers believe this new medicine could ________ save thousands of lives each year.
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 A. individually B. traditionally C. particularly D. potentially(có tiềm
năng)
49. The image of Italians shown in the movie ________ reality.
A. finds out B. is far from C. is sure to be D. woe be it
50. The news broadcast reported on the ________ danger to coastal cities due to the approaching
hurricane.
A. depending B. thrilling C. impending D. migrating
51. Personally, I’m not ________ to believe in omens or superstitions.
A. blessed B. found C. inclined D. inspired
52. The sign by the road warned drivers to ________ of falling rocks.
A. accompany B. beware C. clip D. originate
53. He wrote a book comparing ________ about colours between Eastern and Western cultures.
A. indications B. infections C. superstitions D. scavengers
54. A common ________ says that acne is caused by a poor diet. This, however, is far from true.
A. over time B. ill fortune C. crown of England D. old wives’ tale
55. She introduced Sally to me, and then she ________ us on our blind date.
A. accompanied B. diminished C. reproduced D. sealed
56. Doctors say the new vaccine could ________ malaria.
A. be far from B. put up with C. turn up D. wipe out
57. We can’t measure the molecule’s size exactly, but we can ________ it.
A. arise B. beware C. estimate D. thaw
58. Did you know there’s a(n) ________ on top of Mount Kilimanjaro?
A. activity B. dilemma C. glacier D. increase
59. It is sometimes difficult for animals to ________ if their homes are destroyed.
A. browse B. erode C. maintain D. relocate
60. Each American eats a(n) ________ of 50 pounds of chocolate per year.
A. average B. gradual C. initial D. proper
61. Both of my grandparents were born at the ________.
A. tried and true B. old wives’ tale C. turn of the century D. gradual
62. It is hard to ________ on my homework when people are talking loudly.
A. recommend B. focus C. workout D. benefit
63. If I get a ________ score on my final exam, my mom said she would buy me a new watch.
A. perfect B. proper C. balanced D. short
64. If you want to ________ from regular exercise, you should also eat healthy foods.
A. prevent B. progress C. benefit D. achieve
65. Ben’s broken leg is ________ him from going on the bicycle trip.
A. rushing B. preventing C. eroding D. reproducing
66. She is a(n) ________ at teaching yoga, and I have learnt a lot from her classes.
A. expert B. development C. routine D. exercise
67. It is very important to eat a ________ diet that contains fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
A. perfect B. common C. balanced D. rare
68. The plan we made were too difficult, so we could not ________ it.
A. bear in mind B. wipe out C. turn up D. stick to
69. The actor’s last movie ________ his best work.
A. was far from B. was fun to C. was traced back D. was wiped out
70. The committee suggested a ________ plan to deal with the problem, but the plan won’t solve
things completely.
A. physical B. little C. short-term D. higher
71. The process was too more complicated than I had ________ thought.
A. initially(ban đầu) B. literally C. permanently D. physically
72. In the next chapter, we will learn about the ________ of the moon around the Earth.
A. dilemma B. goal C. mass D. motion
73. The survey results showed that ________ who drive have relatively few accidents.
A. abilities B. babies C. rhythms D. seniors
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74. The company installed a firewall to ________ its computer security.
A. beef up B. open up C. put up with D. turn up
75. The city crime ________ has dropped five percent over the last year.
A. goal B. pressure C. rate D. therapy
76. The book message was very powerful. It has a ________ power for readers.
A. transformation B. transformed C. transformative D. transformer
77. He used ________ parts from other old cars to rebuild his 1957 Chevy.
A. scavenger B. scavenged C. scavenging D. scavenge
78. The ocean constantly reshapes coastlines by ________ the beaches, cliffs, and land.
A. erosion B. erode C. eroded D. eroding
79. Please ________ during the lesson, or you will not remember anything for the test.
A. concentrate (tập trung) B. concentration C. concentrating D. concentrator
80. Being more ________ active is one of the best things you can do for yourself.
A. physically B. physical C. physique D. physics
81. For a start, I was very _______ and I think that animals can sense it when you’re nervous and
worried.
A. excited B. happy C. sad D. anxious
82. Actually, I was extremely ________ when the lesson finished.
A. sad B. interested C. impressed D. relieved(an tâm)
83. I came second so I was really ________.
A. full B. empty C. awkward D. thrilled(hồi hộp)
84. I was absolutely ________ to see how different people behaved when they got in front of the
microphone.
A. worried B. scared C. sad D. fascinated(cuốn hút)
85. It took me ages to do and I got really annoyed and ________ at one point because I couldn’t
make it straight.
A. sad B. happy C. funny D. frustrated(bực bội)
86. I felt really ________ when I’d finished because it was the first tent I’d ever put up on my own.
A. thrilled B. sad C. impressed D. satisfied(hài long)
87. Most people were there for the first time and I was really ________ by how quickly they learnt
the steps.
A. impression B. nervous C. anxious D. impressed
88. I was very ________ because I kept treading on her toes.
A. excited B. interested C. thrilled D. embarrassed
89. I suggested calling the repair company. I felt very _____ about it but I thought we’d never get
home.
A. tired B. exhausted C. funny D. awkward
90. I didn’t get to bed till two in the morning and I was completely ________.
A. good B. excited C. sleepy D. exhausted(kiệt sức)
91. Lena’s a good worker. She ________ around the office.
A. pushes her weight B. pulls her height C. pulls her weight D. pushes her leg
92. Tessa ________ leaving her desk tidy at the end of the day.
A. pays attentions to B. is interested C. is particular (tỉ mỉ) D. is excited
93. My friend is really ________. She always has time for me when I have any problems. She seems
to understand and wants to help me.
A. cautious B. naive C. sympathetic(thông cảm) D. witty
94. I was with my husband when we ran into his ex-wife. It was very ________.
A. boring B. exciting C. awkward D. fascinating
95. Beth thought she’d lost her passport so she was incredibly________ to find it.
A. shocked B. worried C. relieved D. nervous
96. The boss was ________ with my work on the report and she’s giving me tomorrow off.
A. sad B. anxious C. satisfied D. worried
97. You can tell Marta your secret and you know she’ll never tell anyone else. She is such a
_______ person.
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98. A ________ deposit is required when booking the holiday and you can’t get it back if you cancel
your booking.
A. credit B. payable C. non-refundable D. limited
99. We are going to try you on this new treatment and we’ll _______ your progress carefully.
A. look B. research C. monitor D. approve
100. Corruption isn’t only deeply ________, it is also ________.
A. disturbing / inoffensive B. justifiable / unethical
C. disturbing / unethical(làm phiền/phi đạo đức) D. economic / political
101. Are full body scanners at airports a/an ________ of privacy?
A. right B. invasion C. reason D. way
102. Hunting elephants is ________, but hunting deer is allowed, with a permit.
A. legal B. illegal C. good D. permitted
103. Buying an essay from the Internet and saying you wrote it is totally________.
A. impractical B. unethical(phi đạo đức) C. insensible D. imperfect
104. It was absolutely________ that the workers were told of their job losses by text message.
A. unethical B. outrageous C. illegal D. ignored
105. I found the programme about child beauty competitions slightly ________. It made me feel
anxious.
A. disgusting B. disturbing(phiền) C. shocking D. interesting
106. How ________ is it to buy medicine over the Internet from someone you don’t know?
A. economical B. sensible C. ethical D. legal
107. Eric simply ________ all the complaints from his lodgers. He paid no attention to them.
A. talked B. ignored C. blamed D. spoke
108. Increasingly, Naomi ________ her work because of all her other responsibility.
A. neglected(bỏ mặc) B. complimented C. paid attention D. set up
109. This problem has nothing to do with other countries. It’s a purely ________ issue.
A. domestic(trong nước) B. international C. overseas D.
foreign
110. Sam ________ whenever his wife gave him a good advice. He listened to her carefully.
A. paid attention B. ignored C. neglected D. set up
111. Sue ________ of all the administrative details.
A. takes care B. takes over C. takes up D. takes on
112. The situation can’t be decided by one or two countries acting alone. It’s a ________ issue.
A. global B. national C. nationwide D. domestic
113. You can be so________. You know you were wrong, you should say sorry.
A. stubborn(bướng bỉnh) B. nice C. mean D. generous
114. The company has________ more than 50 new workers.
A. taken on(đảm nhận) B. taken up C. taken down D. taken over
115. We have ________ a number of new business centers in major cities.
A. set up B. look down C. get over D. lay down
116. We wanted to find a house ________ to the lake.
A. in close proximity(trong một khoảng cách rất gần) B. near C. next to D. behind
117. The houses that were ________ of the lake were too expensive.
A. on the edge B. the left C. the right D. behind
118. That was a very ________ thing to do. You never think of anyone else.
A. selfish(ích kỷ) B. wise C. good D. wonderful
119. Domestic ________ is a growing problem in times of unemployment.
A. divorce B. violence C. drunkenness D. obesity
120. The show is only on a________ , so let’s see it as soon as possible.
A. limited run B. limited enrolment C. first come first served D. limited edition
121. Would it be possible for people in your town to give up their ________ cars and use only public
transport?
A. individual B. state C. private D. government
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122. - Has malaria ___ in recent years? - Yes, there’s been a huge decrease because of the use of nets.
A. decreased(giảm) B. rose C. increased D. grown
123. How ________ is your spelling in your language and in English?
A. accuracy(sự chính xác) B. falseness C. trueness D. correction
124. How often are you ________ from English lessons or from work due to bad health?
A. present B. absent C. existing D. unconscious
125. The country has serious __ problems, which mean that taxes will probably have to double next
year.
A. economic B. economical C. politic D. political
126. Corruption isn’t only deeply ________, it’s also ________.
A. disturbing/inoffensive B. justifiable/ unethical
C. disturbing/unethical D. justifiable/inoffensive
127. We need to________ all their comings and goings over the next twenty-four hours.
A. log B. keep track C. permit D. admit
128. I felt some________ when I couldn’t make myself understood in Spanish.
A. frustrating B. frustration C. frustrated D. frustrate
129. John is a ________ person. He always takes a lot of time to make up his mind and he’s careful
to avoid problems or danger.
A. moody B. cautious C. eccentric D. mean
130. Do you think people should get a ________ to pay a sum of money for driving too fast or should
they lose their licence?
A. punishment B. reminder C. fine D. criticism
131. Is it better to have a boring but ________ job for life or a number of short-term jobs that you
love?
A. temporary B. compulsory C. permanent(dài hạn) D. optional
132. Joe was so ________ when he thought that his first job would be easy and people would be nice
and then he soon learnt differently.
A. naïve(ngây thơ) B. genuine C. flexible D. careless
133. My mum was________ thrilled to hear the news.
A. very B. fairly C. absolutely D. likely
134. It is ________ that there will be job losses. It’s going to happen sooner or later, that’s for sure.
A. evitable B. inevitable C. legal D. illegal
135. A: They really shouldn’t have closed the school.
B: I agree ________, but there were good reasons for it.
A. for some extent B. to some extent C. to some point D. for some point
136. The president’s ________ for the early release of the hostages has not been successful.
A. sponsor B. appeal C. absence D. presence
137. Some say that a guard dog is the best________ to crime.
A. deterrent B. treatment C. surveillance D. prevention
138. Australia is the least densely ________ with just 2.6 people per square kilometer.
A. polluted B. populous C. populated D. popularized
139. The most remote and unspoilt place in the UK is Foula, an island just off the _____ of northern
Scotland.
A. coast B. sea C. beach D. shore
140. We reached the top of the hill but the climb was completely ________. We all felt so tired.
A. thrilling B. exhausting C. surprising D. amazing
141. She’s been feeling a lot of________ about the new job – that’s why she can’t sleep.
A. generosity B. anxiety C. satisfaction D. disappointment
142. ________, the minimum voting age should be sixteen.
A. The way I see it B. I’m against C. It seems to me as D. It seems
143. The most ________ way forward seems to be to organize a meeting to discuss the issue calmly.
A. sensible B. inevitable C. outrageous D. sensitive
144. Her ________ was obvious as she read her exam results. They were much lower than she
expected.
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145. They are shipping in food, but thousands will still die of hunger in the ________.
A. obesity B. debt C. famine D. flood
146. He never pays for anything, he’s so ________.
A. tight-fisted B. generous C. down to earth D. kind
147. You got the highest mark in the exam. I’m really ________.
A. exhausted B. anxious C. impressed D. interested
148. The lack of rain this summer may cause an autumn ________.
A. poverty B. drought C. disaster D. earthquake
149. Number plate                 helps the police to keep track of stolen cars.
A. recognition B. registration C. discovery D. enrolment
150. Never ________ something ________ until tomorrow if you can do it today.
A. put / on B. put / off C. put / back D. put / into
151. The way it works is that you ________ the dice to see who starts.
A. shake B. bounce C. roll D. throw
152. If the computer freezes, just ________ it and wait a few minutes.
A. unplug B. press C. jam D. hold
153. Sorry, I must go. I have to                 on with an urgent report.
A. get B. give C. take D. put
154. The poor dog was hungry and suffering from ________. Nobody took care of it.
A. ignorance B. consideration C. neglect D. carelessness
155. I’m sorry you didn’t like what I said, but ________ it!
A. get over B. step down from C. put off D. put down
156. He shouldn’t always                 in to his boss’s demands. It is not a good idea for him to
change his opinion at all times.
A. take B. give C. get D. go
157. ________ is still illegal in many countries. You are not allowed to end your marriage.
A. Divorce B. Domestic violence C. Fighting D. Breaking laws
158. We’re getting worried because they haven’t ________ yet and it’s getting dark.
A. set in B. turned up C. settled down D. turned down
159. The sight of teenage drunkenness on the streets is really ________.
A. acceptable B. cultural C. offensive D. unethical
160. The level of poverty in many parts of the world is _______.
A. measurable B. unjustifiable C. justifiable D. immeasurable
161. It’s ________ that people in rich countries ignore the existence of famine and drought in the
world.
A. outrageous B. ethical C. possible D. sympathetical
162. Law-abiding                 should feel safer living in a surveillance society.
A. customers B. citizens C. clients D. participants
163. He took a photo of the shoplifter with his phone camera and                               it over to the police.
A. helped B. handled C. handed D. hung
164. How high is the ________ of the mountain?
A. summit B. slope C. edge D. center
165. Whenever I ask him to do something he just ________ me.
A. neglects B. ignores C. doesn’t pay attention D. doesn’t listen
166. Stop complaining and just ________ with the job!
A. don’t put off B. give in C. get on D. get off
167. Without enough exercise, an increase in ________ is inevitable.
A. malnutrition B. weightlessness C. obesity D. nutrition
168. The more you ________ the more stubborn she gets.
A. compliment B. criticize C. congratulate D. adore
169. The decision on the election date is a/an _____ question and will depend on the government’s
popularity.
A. global B. industrial C. political D. regional
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170. Noniko is a great addition to the team. She is ________. She adapts quickly to the new situations
and doesn’t mind change.
A. witty B. flexible C. confident D. independent

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 PART 2 – GRAMMAR

Read the following sentences and choose the best answer for the blank.

1. Look out! You ________ hit the car in front!

A. are going to B. will C. are D. did
2. I ________ do the washing-up tonight if you like.
A. am going to B. will C. am D. will be
3. Do you think that in the future people ________ to be hundreds of years old?
A. are going to live B. are living C. live D. will live
4. Elizabeth________ to bed at round eleven o’clock.
A. usually goes B. is usually going C. go D. going
5. Dan ________ on the other phone right now.
A. talking B. is talking C. talked D. talks
6. We ________ any meat at the moment as were are both on a diet.
A. don’t eat B. aren’t eating C. not eat D. didn’t eat
7. My mum ________ me every weekend without fail.
A. is calling B. called C. calls D. is going to call
8. No, the train ________ at Cirencester on Saturdays.
A. does stop B. is stopping C. stopped D. will stop
9. My mum ________ part in ice-skating competitions almost every weekend.
A. took B. is taking C. takes D. will take
10. My dad ________ late on Saturday mornings.
A. is often get up B. often gets up C. is getting often D. will often get up.
11. Actually Darren ________ quite hard sometimes.
A. does works B. do works C. works D. worked
12. It is the first time I ________ a party at home.
A. ever having B. have ever had C. ever have D. had ever
13. Have you finished ________?
A. yet B. already C. still D. just
14. It is eleven o’clock and Todd ________hasn’t come home.
A. still B. yet C. just D. recently
15. That is the first time ________ an answer right today!
A. I get B. I am getting C. I have got D. I have been getting
16. Jessica has ________ left, I am afraid.
A. already B. yet C. still D. so far
17. Dan ________ in the living room while we are redecorating his bedroom.
A. sleeps B. is sleeping C. has slept D. does sleep
18. Actually, I ________ a cup of tea first thing every morning but then I switch to coffee.
A. did drink B. am drinking C. have drunk D. have been drinking
19. I ________ to all the local newspapers and TV stations to complain.
A. already write B. already writing
C. have already written D. have already been writing
20. Eric ________ hockey competitively or just for fun?
A. do you usually play B. are you usually playing
C. have you usually played D. have you usually been playing
21. My brother and I ________ swimming almost every day last summer.
A. went B. had been going C. were going D. had gone
22. We ________ when someone knoked at the door.
A. talked B. had talked C. were talking D. were talked
23. When the robbery happened, the security guard ________!
A. slept B. was sleeping C. had slept D. was slept
24. Jack ________ chess before I showed him what to do.
A. hadn’t been playing B. didn’t play C. wasn’t playing D. hadn’t played
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25. I wasn’t sure how Belinda would react because I ________ her long.
A. didn’t know B. wasn’t knowing C. hadn’t been knowing D. hadn’t known
26. Ian ________ at the factory long when he was made a manager.
A. hadn’t been working B. wasn’t working
C. didn’t work D. wasn’t worked
27. I wanted to say goodbye to Jerry, but he________.
A. was already left B. already left
C. had already been leaving D. had already left
28. When we got to the airport, I realised I ________ my passport at home!
A. was left B. had left C. left D. had been leaving
29. The MP asked ________ the prime minister was aware of the growing social problem.
A. if B. that C. him D. what
30. Here’s ________ DVD you asked to borrow.
A. a B. an C. the D. no word
31. We’re out of ________ coffee, so could you get some from the supermarket?
A. a B. an C. the D. ---
32. The prize is ________ unique opportunity to travel the world.
A. a B. an C. the D. ---
33. If I’d known you were coming, I ________ a cake.
A. would bake B. will bake C. would have baked D. baked
34. It’s ________ honour to be here this evening to speak to you.
A. a B. an C. the D. ---
35. If you see Nina on Friday, ________ her to give me a ring.
A. tell B. you will tell C. tell to D. you would tell
36. Reports are coming in of a major oil spill in ________ Mediterranean.
A. a B. an C. the D. ---
37. I went to see the doctor because I’m finding it difficult to sleep at ________ night.
A. a B. an C. the D. ---
38. Do you think that they’ll ever send a manned mission to ________ Venus?
A. a B. an C. the D. ---
39. Local residents object ________ the new power station in their area.
A. to have B. to having C. of having D. having
40. There is ________ coffee left, if anyone wants some.
A. few B. a few C. a little D. little
41. Jane had to go home from school because she had ________ headache.
A. some B. the C. a D. any
42. The robber was sent to ________ prison for a total of three years.
A. a B. the C. few D. ---
43. My father works at the university, doing research ________ weather control.
A. to B. of C. from D. on
44. The underground doesn’t run this late, so we’ll have to take ________ taxi.
A. a B. the C. other D. these
45. My favourite subject at school is________ chemistry.
A. the B. a C. --- D. another
46. Jazz music appeared in America in ________ 1920s.
A. no word B. the C. these D. those
47. They should arrive ________ the airport in about an hour.
A. at B. in C. on D. off
48. We should arrive ________ Paris at six in the morning.
A. at B. on C. out D. in
49. The universe ________ continue to expand for billions of years.
A. will B. is going to C. shall D. did
50. ________I carry some of those bags for you, or can you manage?
A. Did B. Am C. Will D. Shall
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51. This time next week, we ________ the chemistry exam.
A. have finished B. have been finishing
C. will have finished D. will have been finishing
52. When I grow up, ________ an inventor.
A. I’m being B. I’m going to be C. I will have been D. I will be being
53. Shirley will ________ her research for the next few weeks.
A. have done B. be doing C. have been doing D. have been done
54. Next year, Sam will ________ patients at this hospital for twenty-five years.
A. have been treating B. treat C. be treating D. be going to treat
55. What is it? We won’t know until ________ at it under a microscope.
A. we are going to look B. we’ll have looked C. we’ll be looking D. we’ve looked
56. You won’t get any radio reception while ________ through the tunnel.
A. you’ve driven B. you’ll drive C. you’re driving D. you’ll be driving
57. - I’m going to set up the equipment in a minute. - ________give you a hand?
A. shall I B. will I C. Would I D. Do I
58. How much ________ the bus to the city center?
A. are B. is C. cost D. does
59. You can watch the film ________ you promise to go straight to bed when it finishes.
A. as if B. unless C. in case D. as long as
60. What did you use to do on Sundays? We would usually ________ to church in the morning.
A. go B. went C. were going D. used to go
61. I ________ reading a wonderful book about space travel.
A. just finish B. just do finish
C. have just finished D. have just been finishing
62. It was the first time we ________ to a Mexican restaurant.
A. go B. went C. have been D. had been
63. - Can you come out to play? - No, we ________ dinner at the moment.
A. have B. are having C. have had D. have been having
64. How much ________ to get into the arena?
A. it costs B. costs it C. does it cost D. does it costs
65. It’s only the second time I ________ a job interview.
A. have B. am having C. have had D. have been having
66. What did you do while ________ for the others to come?
A. were you waiting B. you were waiting
C. had you been waiting D. you had been waiting
67. Did you think Sam ________ just like his father?
A. looks B. is looking C. has been looking D. had been looking
68. I promise I ________ pay you soon.
A. am going to B. will C. did D. am
69. She ________for 5 hours. She seems to be tired now.
A. has been working B. has working C. worked D. had worked
70. By the end of the month we ________ 5 assignments.
A. will finish B. finish C. will have finished D. have finished
71. Could you tell me what time ________?
A. the film starts B. does the film starts C. the film does starts D. does the film start
72. Have you ever ________ a plane before?
A. flied B. flow C. flown D. fly
73. Can I ask if you’d ________ a plane before?
A. ever flown B. ever flied C. never flown D. never fly
74. Can I ask you what ________?
A. does the weather like? B. the weather look like?
C. the weather is like? D. is the weather look like?
75. Do you know who ________?
A. he is work for B. is he work for C. is he working for D. he is working for
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76. I’d be interested to know how much ________.
A. you have to pay for it B. you had to pay for it
C. did you had to pay for it D. you pay for it
77. Do you mind me ________ that wonderful picture?
A. ask you who painted B. asking who painted
C. ask if who painted D. asking who paint
78. I’m so hungry! I ________ for six hours without a break.
A. have worked B. have been worked C. have been working D. had worked
79. She went on a charity walk last week and she ________ £500.
A. has raised B. has been raising C. has rised D. has risen
80. Sorry about the mess. We ________ all week.
A. have decorated B. have decorating
C. have been decorating D. has decorated
81. ________ started his new job yet?
A. Have he B. Has he C. Has he been D. Had he been
82. Somebody ________ my favourite mug! Come on, who was it?
A. has been breaking B. has breaking C. has broken D. has been broken
83. It has been a very productive day. We ________ six cakes and two casseroles.
A. have make B. have made C. have been making D. had been making
84. I ________ any good films recently.
A. haven’t seen B. didn’t see C. haven’t been seeing D. hadn’t seen
85. She ________ reading when she was a girl.
A. loves B. loved C. has loved D. had loved
86. Sarah ________ writing her first novel last week.
A. has started B. has been started C. started D. had started
87. He’s never been very interested in fixing things but lately he ________ quite a few repairs
around the house.
A. has been done B. had been doing C. has done D. had done
88. She ________ the violin in an orchestra for five years before she became a soloist.
A. plays B. has played C. has been playing D. played
89. I’ve learnt more over the past fortnight with our new teacher than I ________ for the previous
two years.
A. do B. did C. done D. have done
90. We ________ that crime drama series for six weeks – the ending was very disappointing.
A. have watched B. watched C. have been watching D. was watching
91. He’s studied more over the past fortnight than he ________ all year.
A. did B. was done C. has done D. had been doing
92. I stopped watching that period drama after two weeks because the acting ________ very
disappointing.
A. has been B. have been C. was D. is
93. She loved cooking when she was younger and ________ her own restaurant.
A. has just opened B. has been opening C. was opened D. was opening
94. They ________ very interested in pop music but recently they’ve been to several gigs.
A. never be B. never were C. have never been D. have been
95. Oh no! My mobile ________!
A. has been stolen B. has stolen
C. has been being stolen D. had stolen
96. The house ________ during the night and valuable jewellery was taken from the safe.
A. was rob B. was robed C. was robbed D. has been robbed
97. They’re too scared to go out. They think they ________.
A. watched B. are watched C. are watching D. are being watched
98. The job must finish by Friday or you ________.
A. will pay B. will be paid C. won’t pay D. won’t be paid
99. Fifty people ________ in a train crash.
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 A. has injured B. have injured C. have been injured D. has been injured
100. Celebrities are followed everywhere they go. They ________ to have a private life. It must be
awful.
A. are allowed B. aren’t allowed C. allows D. allow
101. Be careful what you say. He doesn’t like ________.
A. criticize B. be criticized C. being criticized D. criticizing
102. She’s the sort of person who wants ________ what to do.
A. to be told B. to tell C. to be telling D. being told
103. I ________ in Blackwater. They’ve got everything there!
A. has been shopping B. have been shopping C. shopping D. had been shopping
104. Who has ________ my favourite CD? Come on, where is it?
A. been borrowing B. borrowed C. borrowing D. borrow
105. He swam five miles last week and he has ________ £1000 for charity.
A. raised B. rised C. been raising D. been rising
106. It has been a very productive morning. I ________ the whole report!
A. was writing B. wrote C. have been writing D. have written
107. Sorry about the terrible mess. We’ve ________ all day.
A. cooked B. cooking C. have been cooking D. was cooked
108. Famous people are not allowed to have a private life. They ________ everywhere they go.
A. photograph B. are photographed C. was photograph D. photographs
109. I am phoning ________ a course.
A. to require about B. about enquiring C. enquire about D. for enquiring
110. - What ________? - She’s great. I really like her.
A. is like your new boss B. is your new boss like
C. does you new boss like D. does your new boss look like
111. Teenagers don’t like ________.
A. to be advised B. being advice C. to be advising D. advising
112. The order must deliver by tomorrow or the cheque ________.
A. will cancel B. will be cancelled C. will being cancelled D. will be cancelling
113. We’ve been very lucky ________.
A. so far B. yet C. already D. still
114. I used ________ every day after work.
A. to go running B. going running C. going run D. to going run
115. It took her nearly a year to get ________ alone.
A. used to live B. use to live C. used to living D. use to living
116. When we lived in Spain, we’d ________ late and sleep in the afternoon.
A. going to bed B. go to bed C. went to bed D. gone to bed
117. Be careful. You’re not used to ________ on the right.
A. drive B. to drive C. driving D. to be driven
118. They didn’t use to ________ spicy food but they quite like it now.
A. eating B. eat C. being eaten D. being eating
119. Would there be ________ holding my place.
A. any chance for B. any chance of C. any chance D. any chance with
120. I expect they________ be late again.
A. are going to B. are C. will D. will be going to
121. They say it ________ to be sunny tomorrow but I think it’ll rain.
A. might B. might be C. is likely D. is going
122. Look! That car ________ crash into the bus!
A. is B. may C. may be D. is going to
123. The library usually ________ at 9 and closes at 5.30.
A. opening B. opens C. be open D. being opened
124. The murderer ________ yet.
A. hasn’t been caught B. hasn’t caught C. wasn’t caught D. didn’t catch
125. You ________ the plane. It leaves at 12.30 and it’s already 12 o’clock.
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 A. are definitely miss B. are definitely missing
C. will definitely miss D. will be definitely miss
126. He’s a very promising footballer. There’s a good chance that he ____ play for England one day.
A. may be B. may well C. will be D. will
127. We didn’t use to ________ Mexican food but we often eat it now.
A. like B. liking C. be liked D. liked
128. He could never ________ the high temperatures in India.
A. used to B. use to C. get used to D. get use to
129. What is the ________ between a clock, a coin and a mountain?
A. similarity B. similar C. similarly D. similarities
130. When they lived in Spain, they got used to ________ late.
A. eat B. eats C. eating D. being eaten
131. In the summer, we would ________ on the beach all day.
A. be playing B. play C. to be played D. playing
132. They ________ the start of the film. It starts at 6.00 and it’s already 5.30.
A. are probably missing B. are probably miss
C. will probably be missed D. will probably miss
133. She’s a brilliant tennis player. There’s a good chance that she _______ at Wimbledon next year.
A. will be played B. will play C. plays D. will playing
134. They say we ________ win but I don’t think we will.
A. might B. might be C. are likely to D. are likely
135. Look! That man ________ walk in front of the bus!
A. is go to B. is going to C. may well D. may be well
136. The museum usually ________ at 10.
A. open B. opening C. opens D. is opened
137. The modern Frisbee ________by Frisbie Pie Company in 1946.
A. was invented B. were invented C. is invented D. invented
138. I’m taking an umbrella in case it ________.
A. rain B. is raining C. rains D. is rain
139. Paul ________ in God since he was a child.
A. believed B. has believed C. has been believing D. have been believing
140. I couldn’t find a job ________university.
A. since B. after C. for D. while
141. I’d be interested to know where ________.
A. does they work B. they do work C. they work D. do they work
142. I ________it until I went to Australia.
A. never see B. never saw C. have never seen D. never seen
143. I ________find a job since university.
A. haven’t been found B. haven’t been able to C. have been found D. have being able to
144. Three climbers have been reported missing. The mountain rescue team must _____ for them
now.
A. be looking B. look C. be looked D. have been looking
145. The white surface of the Tai Mahal ________by the pollution and is turning into yellow.
A. has damaged B. has been damaged
C. has been being damaged D. damaged
146. I ________ snow in my life.
A. have never seen B. never see C. never saw D. have no see
147. Could you tell me what time ________?
A. the film starts B. does the film start C. the film does starts D. start the film
148. I ________ quite a few plays last month but most of them were really disappointing.
A. saw B. had seen C. have seen D. see
149. I ________the book, you can have it back.
A. reading B. have been reading C. has been reading D. have read
150. Why are your hands so dirty? - I ________ my bike.
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 PART 3 – READING

Part I: Read the passage below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
Passage 1
Archaeologists in England thought they had made an amazing discovery in July 2003, when
tourists on a beach found ancient carvings on a large block of stone. The archaeologists believed that
the discovery of the stone, which had been imported from Norway in the 1980s and used to make a
wall, was (1)________very (2) ________The carvings of two snakes, a dragon, and other shapes made
the (3) ________in the local (4)________Experts translated the stone to say, “This stone is for people
who celebrate with fire.”
However, two months later, the archaeologists were (5) ________when the (6) ________of the
carvings was solved by a fifty-year-old local builder, Barry Luxton. The man, who had seen a
photograph in a newspaper, told them that he was actually the one who had made the shapes - in 1995.
Luxton said that over a period of three days in 1995 he had made the carvings for a celebration on a (7)
________beach that was going to be held by a group of druids- people who (8) ________nature.
However, the block didn’t end up being moved to the other beach and was eventually covered by sand.
Recent bad weather blew the sand away, making the carvings (9) ________again. Luxton was
surprised; he really never (10) ________that his work would become so famous.

1. A. basically B. potentially C. preferably D. totally

2. A. main B. dramatic C. significant D. reliable
3. A. headlines B. headings C. titles D. topics
4. A. source B. resource C. post D. media
5. A. shocked B. shocking C. shock D. shocks
6. A. story B. riddle C. implication D. underlying
7. A. neighbor B. neighborhood C. neighboring D. neighbored
8. A. pray B. celebrate C. bow D. worship
9. A. visible B. obvious C. audible D. sensible
10. A. dreamed B. wanted C. expected D. liked

Passage 2
One of the most terrible environmental disasters of the last fifty years was that which (1)
________ in Minamata Bay in Japan in 1950s and 1960s. Minamata is a rural framing and fishing area
on the Japanese island of Kyushu. It was also the home of a large chemical factory owned by the Chisso
chemical company.
In 1956, a five-year-old girl in the area was taken to the hospital with brain (2) ________ as well
as (3) ________ problems such as being unable to walk, and (4) ________ speech. This girl was one of
the first of thousands of (5) ________ to show similar symptom. Doctors were at first unable to
determine the cause of the problem, which became known as Minamata disease, but finally they worked
it out. Over a long period of time, the Chisso factory had been (6) ________ alkyl mercury (a chemical)
into the bay. This chemical then (7) ________ the fish of the bay, which was then eaten by the
residents, causing poisoning.
The villagers (8) ________ to the company, but for a long time the company refused to believe
that it was (9) ________. Finally, the villagers were able to receive money from the company and the
government but the (10) ________ effects of the poisoning continue to this day.
1. A. created B. arose C. appeared D. occurred
2. A. destroy B. damage C. ruin D. hurt
3. A. chemical B. biological C. physical D. mathematical
4. A. dis-normal B. counter-normal C. anti-normal D. abnormal
5. A. patients B. participants C. attendants D. pedestrians
6. A. leaving B. pouring C. releasing D. flowing
7. A. affecting B. affected C. effect D. affection
8. A. complained B. begged C. opposed D. worship
9. A. at duty B. at error C. at mistake D. at fault
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10. A. long-term B. long-run C. long-lasting D. long-time
Passage 3
Many people change countries during their life, but one man has made a (1) ________ for
himself by (2) ________ his own country. During World War II, England built a number of artificial
platforms off the coast of England to contain (3) ________ to fight off the invaders. After the war, the
soldiers left these platforms and they were forgotten 0 until 1967. In that year, a British man, Roy Bates,
(4) ________ one of the platforms and announced he had started his own country, called Sealand.
This (5) ________ as a surprise to England, who believed they had the (6) ________ to the
platform. Bates, who renamed himself Prince Roy, and the small (7) ________ on the island (his
family), (8) ________ a great deal of (9) ________ from England to leave the platform. However, in
1968 an English course decided that because Sealand was over then kilometers off the English coast, it
was in international waters, and England had no power there. Today, Sealand, which even has its own
stamps, coins, and passports, is controlled by Roy’s son and (10) ________, Prince Michael, and is
home to a large Internet business.
1. A. name B. fame C. reputation D. recognition
2. A. creating B. establishing C. working D. making
3. A. plan B. force C. army D. weapons
4. A. took back B. took care C. took over D. took up
5. A. came B. went C. appeared D. happened
6. A. power B. control C. rights D. duties
7. A. workforce B. people C. tribe D. community
8. A. met B. insisted C. faced D. kept
9. A. pressure B. fighting C. disturbing D. threats
10. A. inheritance B. heir C. heiress D. heirdom

Passage 4
When important events are (......1.......) around the world, most people turn to traditional media
sources, such as CNN or BBC, (......2.......) their news. However, during the invasion of Iraq by the
United States and (......3.......) allies in early 2003, a significant number of people followed the war from
the point of view of an anonymous Iraqi citizen who call himself “Salam Pax” (salam means “peace” in
Arabic, and pax mean “peace” in Latin).
Salam Pax wrote a diary about every day life in Baghdad (......4.......) the war, and posted it in his
website. Pax’s online diary was a site of website known as a “blog”. Blogs, short for “web-logs”, are
online diaries, usually kept by (......5.......), but sometimes by companies and other groups of people.
They are the fastest growing type of website on the Internet. In 2003, there were (......6.......) to be
several hundred blogs on the Internet, and the number was growing by tens of thousands a month.
A blog differs (......7.......) a traditional website in several ways. Most (......8.......), it is updated
much more regularly. Many blogs are updated every day, and some are updated several times a day.
Also, most blogs use special software or web sites which are (......9.......) aimed at bloggers, so you
don’t need to be a computer expert to create your own blog. This means that ordinary people who may
find computers difficult to use can easily (......10.......) and start writing their own blog.

1. A. taking B. happening C. doing D. playing

2. A. for B. by C. of D. from
3. A. their B. it C. its D. theirs
4. A. during B. in C. after D. before
5. A. people B. individuals C. person D. men
6. A. foreseen B. predicted C. estimated D. expected
7. A. of B. in C. with D. from
8. A. importantly B. unimportant C. importance D. important
9. A. specific B. specify C. specifically D. special
10. A. create up B. make up C. fill up D. set up

Passage 5
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 Many researchers claim to have found the ......(1)...... between left-handedness and various ......
(2)...... and mental characteristics, such as blonde hair, blue eyes, vegetarianism, and sleep difficulties.
Other studies have found a higher-than-normal level of left-handed people in ......(3)......occupations,
including professional baseball and tennis players, architects, lawyers, as well as prisoners. ......(4)......,
some of these connections are very weak, and others haven’t been proved.
What makes a person become right-handed ......(5)...... than left-handed? As yet, no one really
knows for sure. One simple idea ......(6)...... that people normally get right-handedness from their
parents. Studies have found that two right-handed parents only have 9.5 percent ......(7)...... of having a
left-handed child, whereas two left-handed parents have a 26 percent chance of having a lest-handed
child. Another common theory is that left-handed people suffer mild brain damage during birth, ......
(8)...... makes them left-handed. However, if this theory were true, it wouldn’t explain ......(9)......the
percentage of left-handed people is so similar in every society, when birth ......(10)......vary so much
from society to society.

1. A. relations B. relatives C. relationships D. relate

2. A. hard B. physical C. fixed D. apparent
3. A. certain B. sure C. an D. all
4. A. However B. Moreover C. As a result D. Also
5. A. more B. less C. quite D. rather
6. A. thinks B. suggests C. believes D. says
7. A. chance B. ability C. capability D. step
8. A. that B. who C. which D. whom
9. A. what B. when C. how D. why
10. A. situations B. standards C. requirements D. conditions

Passage 6
About one person ……(1)…… ten is left-handed, but right-handed people tend to overlook the
problems “lefties” face. For example, right-handed people ......(2)...... for granted many simple everyday
tasks such as using scissors, computer keyboards, and driving a car. These ......(3)...... are so natural that
right-handed people don’t even think about them. They certainly don’t take into account the fact that all
these things are designed ......(4)...... right-handed ways of doing things. There are big problems for left-
handed people at work ......(5)...... at home. Many machines can be ......(6)...... safely only with the right
hand. Perhaps this ......(7)...... right-handed people an advantage in being hired for some
occupations. ......(8)......, there’s the problem of discrimination. In the past, some people ......(9)...... left-
handed people. These days, attitudes have changed, but the design problems of inventing products that
can be used with either hand still have not been ......(10).......

1. A. on B. of C. in D. from
2. A. have B. take C. give D. send
3. A. activities B. behaviors C. images D. thoughts
4. A. to benefit B. benefits C. beneficial D. benefiting
5. A. but B. except C. including D. as well as
6. A. worked B. operated C. run D. taken
7. A. gives B. takes C. has D. provides
8. A. However B. Consequently C. In addition D. In conclusion
9. A. looked into B. looked after C. looked up D. looked down on
10. A. located B. cleaned C. raised D. solved

Passage 7
However objective we believe ourselves to be, most of us do not judge a product solely on its
merits, considering quality, value and style before making a decision. ……(1)……, we are easily
influenced by the people around us.
There is nothing ……(2)…… with this. It is probably a smarter way to make decisions than
……(3)…… on only our own opinions. But it does make life hard for companies. They have long
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understood that groups of friends and relatives tend to buy the same products, but understanding the
reasons has been tricky. It is because they are so similar with ……(4)…… to how much money they
make and what television ads they watch that they independently ……(5)…… at the same decision? Or
do they copy one another, perhaps ……(6)…… envy or perhaps because they have shared information
about the products?
Research in Finland recently found overwhelming evidence that neighbours have a big influence
on buying decisions. When one of a person’s ten nearest neighbours bought a car, the chances that that
person would buy a car of the same brand during the next week and a half ……(7)…… by 86 per cent.
The researchers argued that it was not just a ……(8)…… of envy. Used cars seemed to attract
neighbours even more than new cars. This suggested that people were not trying to ……(9)…… up
with their neighbours, they were keen to learn from them. Since used cars are less reliable, a
recommendation of one can ……(10)…… influence a buyingdecision.

1. A. What’s more B. Instead C. Unlike D. In place

2. A. wrong B. silly C. bad D. daft
3. A. basing B. trusting C. supposing D. relying
4. A. connection B. regard C. relation D. concern
5. A. reach B. come C. arrive D. get
6. A. for B. as to C. out of D. about
7. A. boosted B. rose C. enlarged D. lifted
8. A. thing B. point C. matter D. fact
9. A. keep B. stay C. hold D. follow
10. A. fiercely B. strongly C. firmly D. intensely

Passage 8
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to (1) ______ to your
education or your work, try reading more books. (2) ______ up some of the interestingly informative
books and search for well-researched materials that can help you grow.
We should (3) ______ our children to read more books and (4) ______ less time watching TV.
Some people have commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get
information than television?" That is (5) ______ interesting point of view worth further (6) ______.
Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs
that (7) ______ a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs. The written
word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication. You can write something down and,
in no time, it can be (8) ______ to many different people. Not only that, we can (9) ______ vast
amounts of information through reading in a very short time. A good reader can acquire more
information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day. You are able
to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good (10) ______ skills. It will
save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information.

1. A. gain B. gather C. collect D. contribute

2. A. Make B. Pick C. Set D. Take
3. A. discuss B. define C. suggest D. encourage
4. A. apply B. spend C. train D. waste
5. A. a B. an C. the D. ---
6. A. exploration B. explore C. explorer D. explorative
7. A. require B. inquire C. tell D. ask
8. A. submitted B. communicated C. handed D. sent
9. A. digest B. inhale C. breathe D. eat
10. A. apprehension B. enjoyment C. entertainment D. comprehension

Passage 9
Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts. Droughts, storms and
fires can change ecosystems. Some changes ……(1)…… ecosystems. If there is too ……(2)……
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rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live. If a kind of plant dies off, the animals that ……(3)
…… it may also die or move away. Some changes are good for ecosystems. Some pine forests need
……(4)…… for the pine trees to reproduce. The seeds are sealed inside pinecones. Heat from a forest
fire melts the seal and lets the seeds ……(5)…… . Polluting the air, soil, and water can harm
ecosystems. Building ……(6)…… on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems ……
(7)…… the rivers. Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down ……(8)…… destroy ecosystems.
Ecologists are working with companies and governments to find better ways of ……(9)……
fish, cutting down trees, and building dams. They are looking for ways to get food, lumber, and other
products for people ……(10)…… causing harm to ecosystems.

1. A harms B. harmful C. harmless D. harm

2. A. little B. a little C. few D. a few
3. A. fed B. feed C. feed on D. food
4. A. flame B. fires C. blaze D. burning
5. A. out B. in C. go D. fly
6. A. moats B. ditches C. bridges D. dams
7. A. on B. around C. over D. under
8. A. hills B. jungles C. forests D. woods
9. A. catching B. holding C. carrying D. taking
10. A. avoid B. without C. not D. no

Passage 10
Set in the red desert of central Australia is the mining town of Coober Pedy. At first sight, the
town looks similar to many other such communities, but Coober Pedy is different. Sixty per cent of its
population of some 4,000 people live underground. There are today about 800 underground houses as
well as shops, hotels and even churches in the town and the ……(1)…… hills. Once a site has been
chosen, special tunneling machines are ……(2)…… in to create passages and rooms in the sandstone.
Rock pillars are left to ……(3)…… the roof, and doors and windows are cut into the front. Houses are
of all shapes and ……(4)……, the largest having twenty rooms, and some even have their own
swimming poll.
Living underground may sound strange but in fact it has a number of advantages. In summer, the
temperature outside can reach an astonishing 470C, and in winter the nights can be ……(5)…… cold.
However, inside the houses it remains a steady 25 0C all year ……(6)…… . Many people say that living
underground makes them feel very secure. There is no problem with noise from the neighbours and the
houses are not ……(7)…… by the fierce dust storms that regularly ……(8)…… through the area. And
of course, if your family ……(9)…… or lots of friends come to stay, you can ……(10)……dig another
room.

1. A. near B. enclosing C. close D. surrounding

2. A. brought B. entered C. placed D. worked
3. A. lift B. support C. push D. rise
4. A. sizes B. areas C. volumes D. numbers
5. A. strongly B. heavily C. extremely D. sharply
6. A. along B. round C. across D. wide
7. A. spoiled B. disturbed C. interrupted D. affected
8. A. pour B. sweep C. flood D. hurry
9. A. grows B. rises C. stretches D. explodes
10 A. only B. always C. regularly D. ever

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Part II: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question.

Passage 1
Cairo, May 25, 1998 After ten years of work hard by archaeologists, most of the restoration
work on the Sphinx has been completed. A big celebration was held today to mark the achievement.
Important people from many nations attended, in addition to thousands of Egyptians. For Egyptians, the
Sphinx is more than a monument, it is a visible symbol of their culture. They also hope that the multi-
million- dollar project will bring tourists to benefit the economy.
In an interview with this newspaper, Dr. Zahi Hawass, the archaeologist running the project, said that
the restoration continues to this day. Dr. Hawass said that the Sphinx had been repaired before, but that
some parts of it continue to have problems. Earlier workers used artificial material from which the
monument is made. In addition, the air pollution in the local environment has caused other problems.
Dr. Hawass said that because it is located in the desert, sand had covered the Sphinx many
times, and he said it stands a chance of being covered by sand again. Hawass also said that although the
damage to the head of the Sphinx happened a long time ago, the restoration did not attempt to fix the
nose and beard. Some people were worried that the restoration work would change the Sphinx too
much, so Hawass said the restoration team kept their word to leave the face as it was.
1. When did the restoration work start?
A. in 1998 B. 1988 C. 1990 D. 1980
2. What do Egyptian people think of the Sphinx?
A. It’s a statue. B. It’s a masterpiece.
C. It’s a cultural symbol. D. It’s a place to worship.
3. What causes the problems to the Sphinx?
A. The air pollution B. The materials used before
C. The earlier workers D. A and B are correct
4. What is likely to happen to the Sphinx?
A. To be covered by sand B. To be destroyed by pollution
C. To be removed from the desert D. To be rebuilt in the desert
5. What can be inferred from the text?
A. The restoration team will fix the nose and the beard of the Sphinx.
B. The restoration team promised to keep the original face of the Sphinx.
C. Egyptians people are trying to protest the restoration of the Sphinx.
D. Egyptians people will help the restoration team to do the work.

Passage 2
In many parts of the world, people tell folk stories about magic spiders. The Anansi stories
native to the Ashanti tribe in Ghana are the most famous of these stories. Two hundreds years ago when
people travelled from Ghana in West Africa to the New World, they took the Anansi stories with them.
Today they are very popular in the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica. They are also popular in both
North and South America.
The Anansi stories are about a trickster spider who told a lot of stories. In folk tales, a trickster is
a small but very clever animal who, as the name suggests, plays jokes or tricks on larger, more powerful
animals. Tricksters use their intelligence and their humor to get what they want. According to the
legend, Anansi the spider earned his stories from the sky god Nyame by catching a leopard, some
dangerous hornets (insects similar to bees), and a python (a kind of huge snake). Normally, a spider
wouldn’t stand a chance against these animals, but Anansi figured out how to trap them.
Animal trickster stories have been passed on for generations by older people in a group telling
them out loud to younger people. The stories help people understand each other, and they teach correct
way to act towards others. People all of ages like to listen to them because they are funny and they like
the way the small spider is the hero of the stories. Sometimes, the main trickster animal is the rabbit or a
turtle instead of a spider. The trickster gets into all kinds of difficult situations, but he always succeeds
in the end.
1. Where did the Anansi stories first come from?
A. Africa B. Asia C. Europe D. America
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2. How can you describe the tricksters?
A. Tall and humorous B. Small and smart C. Big and dangerous D. Big and stupid
3. What species are mentioned in the text as being the tricksters?
A. Spiders B. Rabbits
C. Turtles D. All answers are correct.
4. Why is the meaning of the trickster stories?
A. They teach language of the tribe.
B. They teach people to behave properly.
C. They help the younger people get closer together.
D. They motivate the young to become heroes.
5. What can be inferred from the text?
A. The tricksters always win.
B. The tricksters run very fast.
C. The end of the stories is always unexpectedly.
D. The main characters of the stories come from the same species.

Passage 3
Not many people get the chance to ride in the Tour de France, but people all over the world ride
bicycles. Bicycles are so common that we often take them for granted. In the Netherlands, people of all
ages and lifestyles ride bicycles instead of using other types of transportation. Along any bike path,
you’ll see businessmen with their briefcases, mothers with small babies, and elderly grandmothers
cycling home after food shopping. In Southern Asia, goods are often transported from place to place on
bicycles. High piles of boxes are taken by bicycle from one town to a nearby one. In India and
Indonesia, bicycle rickshaws are used instead of taxis. It is cheaper to use bicycles than other forms of
transportation, and it’s better for the environment, too, since bicycles create no air pollution.
In other countries, people ride bicycles mostly for recreation as a hobby or sport. Recreational
cycling is made up of several different types of activities. Cycle touring involves riding bicycles for
long distances, often in places with spectacular scenery. Touring cyclists carry everything they need
with them in small bags called panniers that hang from their bicycles. They take their rout into account
and bring equipment, clothing, and everything needed for repairs if they are planning to travel far from
towns. They can’t depend on finding a garage or repair shop to fix problems. Although they travel with
all their equipment, their bicycles are quite light so they don’t have to use a lot of energy to ride them.
1. Who may ride bicycles in the Netherlands?
A. Elderly people B. Teenagers
C. People aged from 30-55 D. All answers are correct.
2. Why do people choose to ride bicycles?
A. Because it’s better for health.
B. Because it’s environmentally friendly.
C. Because it’s easier to buy.
D. Because it’s safer for riders.
3. Where do the touring cyclists often ride to?
A. Dangerous places B. Rural areas
C. Places with beautiful scenery D. Places near their home4. What may not
be found out in the panniers?
A. Clothes B. Dolls C. Fixing tools D. Equipment
5. What can be inferred from the text?
A. Cyclists do not feel too tired during the trip. B. Cyclists feel exhausted during the trip.
C. The bikes are big and heavy. D. The bikes are modern.

Passage 4
Cosmetic surgery gets more popular all the time. A recent survey by a British television station
found that 66 percent of British people want to change the way they look. According to the survey, one
tenth have already had plastic surgery. It’s popular in America, too, where many people want to fix
features they think are ugly. However, several people have died recently while having these kinds of
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procedures. A well-known author from California made the headlines in 2004 when she died while
having wrinkles on her neck removed. Medical specialists point out that it’s very important to check to
see that your doctor and the institute you choose have a good reputation.
In Taipei, many people schedule cosmetic surgery right before Chinese New Year. For one
thing, they want to start a new fresh in the new year. Also, they want to take advantage of the holiday to
recover from the procedure. Soon after the holiday period, any scars from the surgery have disappeared.
Some patients use an alternative to plastic surgery. They prefer injection of Botox that rapidly
makes wrinkles disappear. To an extent, this procedure pays off immediately with visible results.
However, the drawback is that the injections are not permanent. They enable people to look different for
a few months. Then they can expect to return and have the injections again.
1. What percentage of British people are happy with their looks?
A. 66% B. 34% C. 10% D. 90%
2. What did the victim who died in 2004 do?
A. A teacher B. An actress C. A doctor D. A writer
3. Why do people schedule cosmetic surgery before the New Year holiday?
A. Because they have more money B. Because it’s cheaper.
C. Because doctors are less busy. D. Because they are off work.
4. What is the problem with injections?
A. Injections are temporary. B. Injections are more dangerous.
C. Injections are more expensive. D. Injections last forever.
5. What can be inferred from the text?
A. Cosmetic surgery is just for famous people.
B. People with more money will choose injections.
C. More people get cosmetic surgery in Britain than in the US.
D. It’s easy to recognize the results of injections.

Passage 5
One of the worst oil spills occurred in 1978 in northwestern France. A ship named the Amoco
Cadiz was travelling from the Arabian Gulf to a French port when it got into trouble. It ran aground in
shallow water and then broke apart. At first, it was not clear who was at fault because the accident
happened in a bad storm. Later, people learned that the steering equipment on the ship was broken.
High winds and tides were the main factors that caused the disaster. About 220,000 tons of oil
rapidly spilled out of the damaged ship. It floated to shore and covered everything. Within a month, the
oil covered over three hundred kilometers of neighboring coastline.
The oil affected the environment badly. It harmed many species and animals, fish, and plants. It
caused long-term damage to the local economy that relied on fishing and tourism. To an extent,
scientists were able to use detergents to clear up the oil, but then they found that detergents damaged the
environment too. Some of the oil continued to cause problems for three years.
1. The Amoco Cadiz oil spill occurred because of
A. the storm B. the captain C. broken equipment D. shallow water
2. What made the oil spill become the disaster?
A. High winds and tides B. Sea water
C. Another ship D. Steering equipment
3. How long did it take the oil to cover the coast for more than 300 kilometers?
A. More than a month B. Within 30 days
C. Half a month D. Half a year
4. What are the most significant industries of the local area?
A. Fishing B. Ship making
C. Tourism D. A and C are correct
5. What can be inferred from the text?
A. Oil spills affect both natural life and human life.
B. Oil spills often occur in the spring.
C. Causes of oil spills are difficult to be found out.
D. Scientists cannot do anything to clear up the oil.
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Passage 6
In the mid-1800s, there was a serious problem getting mail from the eastern part of the US to
California on the Pacific Coast. Many settlers had moved westward in the first half of the nineteenth
century, but they wanted to stay in contact with families and friends back in the East. They didn’t like
waiting for six weeks or longer to get a letter. People in California felt they couldn’t rely on the regular
postal service.
The Gold Rush in 1848 brought even more people to California. At that time, most mail went by
sea from New York to Panama in Central America. There it was taken by railroad across the narrow
strip of land that separates the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Once it reached the Pacific side, it was
transferred to a ship to travel north to California. This took a long time too.
When America tried to overcome its communication problem in the 1860s, the nation had many
historical models to take into account. In thirteenth century China, the Mongol Empire established
communication routes across central Asia. Couriers rode horses between a series of rest stations. The
couriers rode rapidly until the next stop where a fresh rider was waiting to take over. In the
fifteenth century, the Incas had a similar system in South America. The Incas built 16,000 kilometers of
roads and a message could travel 400 kilometers in one day.
1. How long did people in California have to wait to get a letter from the eastern part of the US?
A. A week or more B. A month and a half or more
C. Two months or more D. More than a month
2. How were letters transferred from New York to Panama in the mid-1800s?
A. By wagon B. By train C. By ship D. By plane
3. What happened to the mail when it reached Panama?
A. It was delivered to recipients. B. It was kept there.
C. It was sent back to New York. D. It was taken by railroad to the Pacific side.
4. How did the couriers travel in the Mongol Empire time?
A. On foot B. By horse C. By ship D. By train
5. What can be inferred from the text?
A. America learned something from the communication systems of other countries.
B. America invented the modern communication system.
C. In the past, all letters were delivered by sea.
D. In 19th century, China built roads in Asia.

Passage 7
People use more than just words to communicate. In fact, some researchers claim that less than
half of a spoken message’s real meaning is in the words used in the message. They say that most of the
message’s meaning comes from understanding how the speaker uses things like tone of voice and body
language.
Body language includes such things as the expression on the speaker’s face, gestures the speaker
makes with his or her hands, and the position of the speaker’s body. Just as there are many different
languages spoken around the world, there are many different ways for people to use body language, too.
For example, gestures may imply different meaning in different cultures. Making a “thumbs up” sign in
America means “Great”. However, in Arab culture, that gesture is extremely offensive. And in India, if
listeners want to show speakers that they understand, the listeners will move their heads from side to
side. In many western countries, a similar gesture means “no”.
Although many gestures can be interpreted differently by different cultures, there are also many
gestures that are almost universally interpreted the same way. For example, by and large a smile is
understood as a sign of friendship or good will around the world. Also using an open hand to gesture
towards something is viewed as polite or friendly in most cultures.
1. According to the text, what should be based on to understand a message besides words?
A. Nothing else B. Voice tone and body language
C. Stressed words D. Speakers’ appearance
2. What do languages and body language have in common?
A. They are both diverse. B. They are both spoken in the world.
C. They are both easy to interpret. D. They are both written down.
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3. What can be based on to understand the meaning of a gesture?
A. The way it is done B. The culture it comes from
C. The person using it D. The situation it is used
4. What do the people in western countries mean if they move their head from side to side?
A. They agree B. They are angry C. They mean “yes” D. They mean “no”
5. What can be inferred from the text?
A. A smile implies a positive message.
B. Body language can replace languages.
C. Body language is only useful to the disabled.
D. People should not use gestures in formal situations.

Passage 8
Welcome to the world of speed dating! This is the latest way for single people to meet other
people they might like to meet without the pressure associated with the conventional dating scene.
Many businesses offering speed dating service have become especially popular in the US,
England, and Canada. These businesses organize events where participants can have dozens of quick
dates all on the same night. Each speed date is less than ten minutes, and some services limit each date
to only 3 minutes. This gives people just enough time to make an impression, so that each person in the
date can decide if they want to meet the other again. If both people mark “Yes” on the date card, the
service will arrange for the people to contact one another to arrange a real date.
The idea for speed dating came from Yaacov Deyo of Los Angeles. In 1999, he wanted to
provide an alternative way for his students to get together other than using blind dates arranged through
families or friends. His speed dating idea was so successful that it quickly spread to other communities
across the US. Deyo and his wife also wrote a book, Speed Dating: A Timesaving Guide to Finding
Your Lifelong Love, to teach other people the keys to successful speed dating. Then businesses were set
up to try to cash in on the popularity of speed dating. And after a popular television sit-com did an
episode on speed dating, dating services across the US really took off.
1. Why does speed dating service become popular?
A. Because it does not involve pressure.
B. Because it is more open.
C. Because it is less expensive.
D. Because it takes less energy to conduct.
2. How long might it take a person to complete ten speed dates?
A. ten minutes B. one week C. one evening D. ten days
3. Who often arranges a blind date?
A. Companies B. Parents C. Teachers D. Daters
4. Who is Deyo?
A. A man who has had many speed dates.
B. A man who got married after speed dating.
C. The inventor of speed dating.
D. The publication of a book in Milwaukee.
5. What can be inferred from the text?
A. Speed dating is the guarantee for a wedding.
B. All young people should go to the speed dates.
C. All speed dates work out.
D. People do not have much time to know each other well in a speed date.

Passage 9
Wikipedia is an encyclopedia that is available on the Internet and what people love about it is
that it can be edited by absolutely everybody.
When and how did it start?
It was founded in 2001 by a guy called Jimmy Wales. It started as a fancy idea, a kind of a
hobby and everybody is surprised how popular it has become and how many computer scientists it has
attracted. It has got a collection of about 1.8 million articles, the majority of which are in English;
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however, one can find some articles in over 200 languages. If it was a business, it would earn lots of
money.
How is it possible that articles that can be changed by anyone are correct?
The Wikipedia is based on wikis - a special software which lets everyone modify a webpage and
it is true that anyone can change the information on the page if they think it's incorrect. But, the
Wikipedia has a team of over 13,000 people who are experts in different fields and who correct any
inaccurate information sent by people.
Is it error-free?
One may say so. Recently, for example, the British journal Nature looked at the scientific
information in Wikipedia and confirmed it was very reliable and that they didn't find many errors. It
was very good news for the founder as well as for all the users.
Why is it becoming so popular?
Like the whole idea of the Internet, it's also quick and available to everyone. The greatest thing
of all is that it is free. Some people also stress that it's fun to be able to add what you know to the
information on the net. IT specialists believe it has a very bright future and most claim it's the most
brilliant invention ever.
1. Wikipedia ………
A. was created by a team of computer scientists.
B. began as a business idea.
C. became popular as soon as it started.
D. started as one man's passion.
2. Articles in Wikipedia are ………
A. mostly about science. B. mostly in English.
C. translated into 200 languages. D. very interesting.
3. Wikipedia remains accurate as much as possible because ………
A. all people who write for it are experts.
B. it has a special type of software programme.
C. there are people who monitor it for mistakes.
D. not everybody can change the information.
4. The best advantage of Wikipedia is that ………
A. you don't have to pay for it. B. everyone can use it.
C. it is created by ordinary people. D. is quick and reliable.
5. The text probably comes from ………
A. a leaflet B. a speech
C. a scientific article D. a magazine article

Passage 10
In today's competitive world, what responsible parent would not want to give their children the
best possible start in life? For this reason, many parents want their children, often as young as ten
months old, to become familiar with computers. They seem to think that if their children grow up with
computers, they will be better equipped to face the challenges of the future.
No one has proved that computers make children more creative or more intelligent. The truth
may even be the opposite. Educational psychologists claim that too much exposure to computers,
especially for the very young, may negatively affect normal brain development. Children gain valuable
experience of the world from their interaction with physical objects. Ten-month-old babies may benefit
more from bumping their heads or putting various objects in their mouths than they will from staring at
eye-catching cartoons. A four-year-old child can improve hand-eye coordination and understand cause
and effect better by experimenting with a crayon than by moving a cursor around a computer screen. So,
as educational psychologists suggest, instead of government funding going to more and more computer
classes, it might be better to devote resources to music and art programs.
It is ludicrous to think that children will fall behind if they are not exposed to computers from an
early age. Time is too precious to spend with a "mouse". Now is the time when they should be out there
learning to ride a bike. There will be time later on for them to start banging away at keyboards.

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1. Why do parents want their children to learn how to use a computer from an early age?
A. Because they are afraid their children will become competitive.
B. Because they want their children to be well prepared for their future.
C. Because this is what all the other parents seem to do.
D. Because they believe their children will have difficulty learning to use one if they don't start
early.
2. Children who spend a lot of time on their computers ……...
A. do not necessarily make more progress than those who don't.
B. tend to like music and art more than those who don't.
C. will suffer from brain damage.
D. tend to have more accidents than those who don't.
3. The author implies that children learn better ………
A. after they have developed hand-eye coordination.
B. when they use a computer.
C. as they get older.
D. when they hold and feel things around them.
4. What would be an appropriate title for this passage?
A. Never too early to start B. Let kids be kids
C. Computers in schools D. More computers mean brighter future
5. What is true according to the passage?
A. It is better for children to take computer lessons than art lessons.
B. Parents should not put off buying a computer for their children.
C. Computers seriously harm children's eyesight.
D. There is no evidence that children who use computers are cleverer than those who don’t.

Passage 11
A massage is relaxing, and makes you feel great, but did you know that it's also good for you?
That's what doctors are now saying. Massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and speeds up
recovery from medical problems.
Research has shown that people of all ages benefit from touch. Premature infants who are held
develop faster than those left alone, and healthy babies who get a lot of physical contact cry less and
sleep better. Researchers are not sure why this occurs but they have also found out that touch can slow
heart rate, lower blood pressure and increase levels of serotonin, the brain chemical that is linked to
well-being. It also decreases levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and this in turn increases your
resistance to illness.
Massage also speeds up healing. Bone-marrow transplant patients who were given massages had
better neurological function than those who weren't. Furthermore, massage reduced pain by 37% in
patients with chronic muscle aches.
Giving someone a massage may be as good as getting one. A study conducted by the university
of Miami found that mothers suffering from depression felt better after massaging their infants. In that
same study, elderly volunteers who massaged infants reported feeling less anxious and depressed.
It even works when you do it yourself; 43% of headache sufferers reported getting relief after
massaging their temples and neck and smokers who were taught self-massage while trying to quit felt
less anxiety and smoked less.

1. What has recently been said about getting a massage?

A. It relaxes you. B. It makes you feel good.
C. It improves your physical condition. D. It requires a special technique.
2. Babies born before their time ______
A. cry less and sleep better if they are massaged.
B. grow faster if they are held.
C. develop faster than healthy babies if they get a lot of physical contact.
D. don't survive if they are not held.
3. The author suggests that touch ______
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 A. increases levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
B. makes your heart beat faster.
C. increases the feeling of well-being.
D. helps you deal with your feelings.
4. Patients who get massages ______
A. don't experience muscle pain. B. avoid having surgery.
C. make a quicker recovery. D. are not better off than those who do not.
5. According to the article ______
A. massage has no effect on smokers.
B. massage relieves headaches by 43%.
C. smokers who gave others massages felt less anxious and smoked less.
D. massaging yourself is as effective as being massaged.

Passage 12
If we took a look at how people in Europe communicated just one hundred years ago, we would
be very surprised to find out that English was hardly used outside the United Kingdom. The language
most commonly used between people of different nationalities, and particularly the aristocracy, was
French. In fact, French was the language of diplomacy, culture and education. However, that is not the
case nowadays. English has replaced French as the international language of communication. Today
there are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak it as a first
language.
There are many reasons why English has become the language of international communication.
Britain's colonization of many parts of the world had something to do with it, but it is mainly due to
America's rise to the position of major world power. This helped spread popular American culture
throughout the world bringing the language with it.
But is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? Language specialists
seem to be divided over this issue. There are those who claim that it is important to have a language that
the people in our increasingly globalized world have in common. According to others, English is
associated with a particular culture and therefore promotes that culture at the expense of others.
Linguists have suggested "Esperanto", an artificially put-together language, as a solution to international
communication problems but without success. So, English will continue being the world language until
some other language, maybe Chinese, which is the most widely-spoken native language in the world,
takes over as the world's international language instead of English.

1. According to the passage, a century ago______

A. educated people throughout Europe spoke English.
B. foreign travelers to England spoke only French.
C. French was much more popular than English.
D. only the French aristocracy could speak English.
2. What is chiefly responsible for the growth in popularity of English?
A. Britain's becoming an international power. B. The French losing many colonies.
C. America's becoming powerful. D. The development of American culture.
3. What is true according to the passage?
A. The experts don't like Esperanto.
B. Esperanto is difficult to learn.
C. Esperanto is not a natural language.
D. Esperanto is becoming more and more popular.
4. These days ______
A. French is the language of diplomacy.
B. more non-natives speak English than natives.
C. more people speak French than English.
D. French is a dying language.
5. What would be a good title for this passage?
A. English; Past, Present and Future B. English as an international language
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Passage 13
The term "dyslexia" is used to describe a number of problems associated with reading, writing or
spelling. Short-term memory, mathematics, concentration, personal organization and sequencing may
also be affected. We do not know exactly what causes dyslexia, but we do know that it tends to run in
the family. We also know that more boys suffer from dyslexia than girls and that dyslexia is more
common in urban areas than in rural.
One of the most common signs of dyslexia is "reversals". People with this kind of problem often
confuse letters like "b" and "d" when reading and writing or they sometimes read and write words like
"tip" and "won" as "pit" and "now". Other common characteristics are lack of punctuation, misspelling,
mixed-up sentence structure and poor grammatical construction.
People are born with dyslexia, but it is only when they begin to learn to write that it becomes a
noticeable problem. For children with dyslexia, going to school can be a traumatic experience. Poor
achievement can make them feel frustrated and insecure. They are reluctant to go to school and
sometimes even skip school altogether. Cheating, stealing and experimenting with drugs can also occur
when children regard themselves as failures.
It is a common misconception that dyslexic people are of inferior intelligence. Yet Albert
Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison and Hans Christian Andersen were apparently all dyslexic.
There is no total cure for dyslexia; however, the effects of dyslexia can be lessened with the guidance of
skilled specialists and a lot of determination.

1. When does it become apparent that a child may be suffering from dyslexia?
A. when they are born B. when they begin their education
C. when they use symbols instead of words D. when they start talking
2. According to the passage, dyslexic children ______
A. might have behavioral problems. B. end up taking drugs.
C. look forward to going to school. D. do well at school.
3. The passage states that one common characteristic of dyslexics is that they ______
A. have difficulty expressing their feelings. B. are not able to read three-letter words.
C. have difficulty learning the letter "b". D. read words backwards.
4. The purpose of this passage is to inform readers that
A. Albert Einstein was dyslexic.
B. it is difficult for dyslexics to get professional help.
C. dyslexics are as intelligent as other people.
D. dyslexics are inferior to other people.
5. How can the effects of dyslexia be made less severe?
A. by learning to live with them B. by learning a special skill
C. with professional help and hard work D. by learning how to deal with failure

Passage 14
Tennis started in France nearly 1,000 years ago. The game was originally played in the
courtyards of royal palaces, using the walls (like squash) rather than a net. One of the Grand Slam
tournaments takes place in Wimbledon every year. The Tournament or The Fortnight, as the British call
the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, is very important to the English.
So here you are, standing in the queue to buy your ticket to watch the matches. Everybody is
waiting for their turn to get inside. Nobody is pushing. If you are English, you will have all the
necessary things with you: a thermos of tea (of course), a folding chair and (surprise, surprise) an
umbrella!
At last you go through the gates, and you discover the atmosphere. People are sitting under their
umbrellas enjoying the British weather. The atmosphere is calm and controlled. You feel as if you are in
a select private club - and, in fact, you are. The gardens are superb (well, you are in England...). Every
year 3,500 geraniums are planted!

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 What is so special about Wimbledon? Well, it is the oldest tournament in the world, and the last
of the big four championships to be played on natural grass. The American, Australian and French
Championships are played on cement, artificial grass and clay. All the players must dress only in white.
Wimbledon is free from sponsorship, which makes it different from almost all other sporting events.
This means that there are no advertising banners around the courts. The people who come to watch the
matches, compared to those who watch many other international tournaments, are well disciplined. You
can only sometimes hear shouts or whistles when a player prepares to serve. And if any spectator
behaves badly, he or she may be asked to leave.
You think that the English are very serious tennis fans. But if you want a good place, you may
well find one around 4 p.m. Where has everybody gone? Look in the tents: they are having strawberries
and tea. After all, tennis is just one of many traditions, and the English like to continue them all -
especially tea!
1. The Fortnight is ______
A. another name for the Grand Slam tournaments.
B. the original name for a game similar to squash.
C. the name of one of the two Wimbledon tournaments.
D. another name for the Wimbledon Championships.
2. To enter Wimbledon you have to ______
A. wait in a line of people. B. book the tickets earlier.
C. have your own chair. D. belong to the club.
3. Which of these sentences is true?
A. Most of the courts at Wimbledon have artificial grass.
B. Only the Wimbledon tournament is played on natural grass.
C. The Wimbledon championships are played on cement or clay.
D. All four Grand Slam Tournaments are played on natural grass.
4. Spectators at Wimbledon ______
A. never behave badly during a match. B. leave when a player serves badly.
C. do not often shout during a match. D. are given special discipline rules.
5. The text is mainly about ….
A. the most popular sports in England. B. the history of tennis championships.
C. the tennis tournaments at Wimbledon. D. different English customs and traditions.

Passage 15
Back in 1853, at the age of 24, Levi Strauss opened a west coast branch of his brother's dry
goods business in New York. Over the next twenty years, he built his business into a lucrative
operation.
One of Levi's customers was a tailor by the name of Jacob Davis. Originally from Latvia, Jacob
lived in Reno, Nevada, and regularly purchased bolts of cloth from Levi Strauss & Co. Among Jacob's
customers was a man who kept ripping the pockets on the pants that Jacob made for him. Jacob tried to
find a way to strengthen his customer's pants when, one day, it finally occurred to him. He decided to
put metal rivets on the pocket corners and at the base of the button fly. It worked and the pants became
an instant success.
Jacob knew he had discovered something new and worried that someone might steal his idea.
That's why he decided to apply for a patent, but he didn't have the $68 that was required for the
paperwork. So, he turned to Levi Strauss. He wrote him a letter suggesting that they hold the patent
together. Being the businessman that he was, Strauss agreed immediately seeing the potential for this
new product. So, on May 20, 1873, the two men received patent number 139,121 from the US Patent
and Trademark Office and went into business together. That was the day blue jeans were born. Who
would have thought back then that denim, thread and a little metal would become the most popular
clothing product in the world and it's all thanks to two men - Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis.

1. According to the passage, why did Jacob write to Levi?

A. He didn't have the necessary funds to get a patent.
B. He didn't know how to apply for a patent.
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D. He knew Levi had the right connections.
2. What is true about Jacob Davis?
A. He was Levi's friend. B. He was Levi's customer in Latvia.
C. He was Levi's business partner. D. He was Levi's tailor.
3. Why did Jacob put metal rivets on the pants he made?
A. because his customers asked for it
B. because he wanted to prevent something from happening
C. because it was fashionable
D. because he wanted to do something different
4. Why did Levi accept Jacob's offer?
A. because he knew it would pay off
B. because his business was in trouble
C. because he was looking to expand his business
D. because Jacob was a good customer
5. In 1873, Levi and Jacob ______
A. founded their first company. B. applied for a patent number.
C. made their first blue jeans. D. got their first customers.

Passage 16
HEALTHY LIVING FOR TEENAGERS
Food
In a recent government survey on healthy eating teens scored only 5 out of 10 (8 indicated a
healthy diet and 6 a "passable" one). Only 1 in 10 teens eats the recommended amount of fruit and the
only vegetable that many teens eat is "chips". Most teens in the developed world are eating too much
but are still not getting the vital nutrients to help them grow and stay healthy. More information about
nutrition and healthy eating is needed to help young people eat properly. Teens who diet
often cut out food they need, such as bread or milk, because they think it is fattening. Others don't know
what foods to choose in the school canteen in order to have a balanced diet. There is a saying "you are
what you eat". So if you want to become the next David Beckham then you'd better start eating
properly.

Exercise
Lack of money in schools plus increased pressure to do well in the course exams means that
teenagers are doing less sport in school than ever before. Girls, in particular, are more likely to suffer
from lack of exercise and up to 4 in 10 girls stop playing sports in their early teenage years. Just because
you aren't sporty doesn't mean you can't be active. Walk or cycle to school instead of taking the bus.
Help at home with the housework or gardening. Go dancing with your friends. There are lots of ways
you can stop being a couch potato!

Sleep
If "we are what we eat" then sleep is like food for the brain. Teens need at least 9 hours' sleep
every night and even mild sleepiness can affect your performance, humour and health. Lack of sleep
can make you tired, angry or depressed. Nearly 40% of secondary school students go to bed after 11
p.m. on school nights and 15% of teens say they have fallen asleep during class. In the USA some
schools are starting classes at 10 a.m. so that teens can get some extra sleep. These schools have noticed
an improvement in their students' work.

1. According to the text, teens who go on a diet cut down on ______

A. vegetables. B. bread and milk. C. chips. D. meat.
2. Most teens in the developed world ______
A. eat too much but are not eating healthy food. B. eat properly and stay healthy.
C. eat less and grow and stay healthy. D. eat a lot of vegetables and healthy food.
3. Schools put pressure on students to ______
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B. improve their physical condition.
C. do well in course exams.
D. take a bus instead of walking or cycling to school.
4. According to the text, many secondary school students on school nights ______
A. sleep at least 9 hours. B. feel angry or depressed.
C. play computer games. D. go to bed after 11 p.m.
5. According to the text, some schools in the USA have changed the starting time of lessons because
______
A. they wanted to please their students.
B. they wanted to improve students' performance.
C. parents insisted on changing the time.
D. teachers complained about how unmotivated the students were.

Passage 17
Singapore is dominated by diverse ethnic, such as Chinese, Indians and Malays. In addition,
there are many foreigners from Europe, for example UK, Germany and Sweden, who work or study in
this country. Since many companies in Singapore have a high demand of professional workers, the
country is attracting more and more foreigners, especially from the U.S., Japan and Australia. Because
there are many immigrants living in the country, it affects the social life in Singapore. This multicultural
condition influences all aspects of life in Singapore. One of the most noticeable things is the cuisine. A
traveller will find many types of food that can be found in all corners of the city. The local dishes in
Singapore are influenced by the diverse cultures of its residents. You can taste various kinds of dishes,
including Indian and Chinese foods. In addition, there are many street vendors as well as cafes or
restaurants selling great food at affordable prices. No wonder there are so many people who make this
country as the destination for their holidays.
Besides the great selection of foods, there are also many events and festivals in Singapore which
describes the cultural wealth in this country. One major event was the celebration of the Chinese New
Year. The Chinese community holds a big event to celebrate this special occasion. Moreover, not only
the Chinese, the other races communities also participate in the event. It is a form of tolerance and
respect between communities.
1. What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?
A. To explain how Singapore is a wonderful destination.
B. To talk about the multicultural society in Singapore.
C. To introduce the festivals in Singapore.
D. To talk about Singaporean food.
2. Which country is NOT mentioned as part of community in Singapore?
A. America B. Japan C. South Africa D. China
3. What aspect of life is influenced by immigrants?
A. Education B. Culture C. Cuisine D. All of the above
4. What does the writer say about food in Singapore?
A. It is imported from many countries. B. It is sold only in the café or restaurants
C. It is diverse and cheap. D. It is influenced most by Indian and Chinese
immigrants.
5. Why does the author talk about Chinese New Year celebration?
A. To show the harmony among communities. B. To invite readers to enjoy it.
C. To advertise Singapore tourism. D. To describe the big event in Singapore.

Passage 18
Indonesia is a group of islands, located between Asia and Australia. It is close to the equator, so
it never gets cold. Every day, the temperature is between 21°C and 32°C. Indonesia is covered with
tropical rainforests. For many years, Indonesians have used wood to build their homes. Most of the old
houses have wooden frames, walls and floors. Local people have cleared land for farming, and loggers

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have cut down miles of trees to sell the wood to other countries. Now there is a serious shortage of
trees.
Nowadays, in Indonesia's rural areas, many of the houses are built on stilts. They raise the
houses up, keep the living area off the wet soil, and also keep the houses from flooding during the rainy
season. Some people still live in houses with only one room, and some of these houses do not have
electricity or running water, but they cannot afford to improve their housing.
In Indonesian cities, more and more people live in crowded apartment buildings. However, it is
hard for people to find good housing. The electricity often goes out throughout these whole buildings.
Moreover, landlords do not want to rent their property to poor people, and banks do not want to lend
them money to buy homes.
Because of its location, natural disasters such as floods, droughts, earthquakes and forest fires
frequently occur, which destroys buildings and leaves people homeless. These disasters affect people
both in the city and in the country.

1. According to the passage, what causes the shortage of trees in Indonesia?

A. Clearing land for farming B. Building wooden houses
C. Smuggling wood D. All answers are correct.
2. What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. A kind of material B. A part of house C. A type of house D. A name of place
3. What natural disaster is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Floods B. Droughts C. Storms D. Earthquakes
4. What makes poor people difficult to find houses in cities of Indonesia?
A. Lack of housing B. Lack of financial support from banks
C. Lack of electricity or running water D. Lack of trees
5. What can be the title for the passage?
A. Indonesian houses B. Indonesian culture
C. Indonesian housing problems D. Indonesian lifestyle

Passage 19
Making schoolchildren take tests is harming students' interest in science, as well as having a
negative impact on kids' natural curiosity. This is the conclusion of a British university report into
science teaching and testing in primary schools. Researchers from Durham University warned that too
many schools were teaching science just so students could pass tests. There is a lot of pressure for
students to get to better schools. The experts said there was very little real science teaching going on
encouraging students to find out things for themselves. Learning by doing, experimenting and seeing
should be at the heart of all physics, chemistry and biology lessons. The Durham University team found
the opposite; that there was little hands-on, practical work taking place in Britain's schools.
Lead researcher Professor Peter Tymms said it was important to develop new approaches to
primary school science. He compared today's teaching with that of the past sixty years and found that
testing was harming children's natural desire to ask questions about science: “We suspect that the
current national approach to science in primary schools is not impacting on children's scientific thought
and curiosity as much as possible,” he said. Professor Tymms made it clear what schools and science
teachers need to focus on, saying: “The purpose of science in primary schools should be to foster a
sense of curiosity and positive attitudes in the young child. It should also guide the child in solving
problems to do with the physical, natural and human worlds.”

1. What does the report find out about teaching science in primary schools?
A. Students have to do too much work.
B. Students are encouraged to find out things for themselves.
C. Students now have a lot of pressure and they don't have time to study science.
D. Students are taught to pass the test and that destroys their interest in science.
2. What is a good way of learning and teaching science according to the report?
A. Making students take tests.
B. Put a lot of pressure on them to encourage them to find things for themselves.
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D. Teaching by harming students' natural curiosity.
3. What does this passage imply about teaching science in the past?
A. It encouraged students to ask questions about science.
B. It was worse than today's teaching because it harmed students' interest.
C. It had negative impact on students' scientific thought and curiosity.
D. It helped to create new teaching approaches.
4. According to the writer, what is the purpose of science in primary schools?
A. To increase kids' curiosity and positive attitudes, and to guide students to solve problems.
B. To focus on testing students' knowledge and get better school.
C. To help students pass the test and to answer the questions teachers give.
D. To solve students' problem with the physical, natural and human worlds.
5. What does the writer recommend about current science teaching?
A. It should be like the teaching approach in the past sixty years.
B. Schools and science teachers should focus on the purpose of science teaching.
C. It should not influence too much on children's scientific thought and curiosity.
D. It should have little hands-on, practical work taking place in schools.

Passage 20
The world business and trade have become very fast, easier and more reliable because of the
development and improvement of technology. You can now do business with a person who is very far
from you without any difficulties. It has become easier to book railway tickets, bus tickets and even
flights at the comfort of your home without having to move. The introduction of ATMs has made it very
possible to withdraw money at any time of the day. Also it has become easy to advertise through the
internet and thereby promoting the business in a faster way. Banks now fill data in the computer instead
of doing it manually as they used to do in the old days.
This makes it easier to find the name of the customer, address, email address, birth date, phone
numbers and even the location. Also the clients can get a very quick access at their account balances by
logging in to the bank's website. With the rise of computer technology, credit cards and other plastic
money, it is very useful especially when one does not have cash at hand or when one is ordering online
products. Communication between partners has been made easier, for example, the internet has brought
email and chatting facilities. Instead of sending letters to respective destinations, it is very easy to send
an email to many people at the same time.

1. What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?

A. To explain how technology has greatly improved business and trade.
B. To explain how to do business online.
C. To explain how to advertise through the internet.
D. To explain how to make money transfer.
2. What field is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Finance B. Marketing C. Education D. Communication
3. What does the word “manually” refer to?
A. By a machine B. By hand C. By technology D. By electricity
4. What are examples of technology listed in the passage?
A. ATMs B. Computer C. Internet D. All are correct.
5. What does the writer say about email?
A. It can be sent to many destinations. B. It won't be sent to wrong addresses.
C. It is easy to find through computer. D. It is suitable for all ages.

Passage 21
You've probably heard the expression ‘Laughter is the best medicine'. Well, scientists and
medical doctors now agree that laughter can help people deal with stress and anger. Research has also
shown that people who feel happy and relaxed are healthier and have better relationships. Laughter
yoga is a series of exercises which teaches you to laugh for no reason. You don't need to have a sense of
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humour, or understand funny jokes. You just have to laugh. When you do laughter yoga in a group, you
laugh and do yoga breathing, so that you increase the amount of oxygen in your body. Soon the laughter
exercises turn into real laughter. After a laughter yoga class, you feel calm and relaxed, but also happy
and full of energy. Laughter yoga was developed by a medical doctor from India, Dr Madan Kataria. He
started the first laughter yoga classes in a park in Mumbai in 1995 with just five people, and now there
are over six thousand laughter clubs in sixty different countries.
Companies who have run laughter yoga workshops find that they have advantages for both
employers and employees. People who are happy at work are more hard working and make more money
for the company. Also, people who can laugh together, communicate more successfully. In general,
people do better at work when they feel happy and relaxed.

1. What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?

A. To confirm that laughter is the best medicine B. To introduce laughter yoga
C. To investigate the feeling of people D. To advise people not to laugh too much
2. According to research, which statement below is right?
A. Laughter makes people look younger.
B. Laughter can improve people's health.
C. People will feel angry without laughter yoga.
D. People who don't laugh cannot build relationships.
3. What do people do in the laughter yoga class?
A. Laugh and do yoga breathing B. Tell funny jokes and laugh
C. Do exercise for strictly medical purpose D. Join outdoor activities for charity
4. According to the text, what are benefits of laughter yoga?
A. Feel calm and relaxed B. Feel happy and full of energy
C. Work and communicate more successfully D. All are correct.
5. Today, laughter yoga …
A. is still popular only in India.
B. has spread to different countries all over the world.
C. is popular only among young people.
D. has become a favourite pastime of many company directors.

Passage 22
I had been happily working in the same company as a graphics designer for over ten years, so it
came as a huge surprise when one day, without warning I was made redundant. In fact, most of the
people in my department lost their jobs that day. When the personnel manager gave me the bad news,
she explained that the company had been taken over by a big multinational corporation that was
demanding a lot of changes.
So, one day I was in a comfortable job with a generous salary and plenty of annual leave and the
next day I was unemployed. While it was nice to have time on my hands, I knew I would have to find a
job fairly quickly. I soon found out that it wasn't so easy. No one was taking on new staff. Every
morning I searched the Classified Ads, but there was nothing suitable, not even part-time positions.
Finally, a friend asked me if I was interested in helping out in her new cake shop. She needed
somebody to deal with customers and to help her with the cake designs. At first, she could only pay me
by the hour at rather a low hourly rate. To my surprise, I love the work.
I've been a cake designer for three years now. I'm so glad I didn't turn down my friend's job
offer. We have so much work and now I'm no longer an employee. My friend and I are now partners in
the best cake shop in town.

1. What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?

A. To advise people how to change the job
B. To talk about his changes in career
C. To describe his new job
D. To talk about differences between two jobs
2. What does the writer say about his past job?
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B. It was a part-time job with low salary.
C. It was an interesting job at a big multinational corporation.
D. It was a comfortable job with high salary.
3. What did the writer do after losing his job?
A. He ran his own business.
B. He asked his friend for a part-time job.
C. He tried to find another job.
D. He worked part-time job for Classified Ads.
4. What did the writer think about his current job at first?
A. He really loved it. B. The salary was low.
C. He was so interested. D. It was hard.
5. What is the current job of the writer?
A. Graphics designer B. Cake designer
C. Personnel manager D. Employee at the cake shop

Passage 23
The term "folk song" has been current for over a hundred years, but there is still a good deal of
disagreement as to what it actually means. The definition provided by the International Folk Music
Council states that folk music is the music of ordinary people, which is passed on from person to person
by being listened to rather than learned from the printed page. Other factors that help shape a folk song
include: continuity (many performances over a number of years); variation (changes in words and
melodies either through artistic interpretation or failure of memory); and selection (the acceptance of a
song by the community in which it evolves).
When songs have been subjected to these processes, their origin is usually impossible to trace.
For instance, if a farm laborer were to make up a song and sing it to a couple of friends who like it and
memorize it, possibly when the friends come to sing it themselves one of them might forget some of the
words and make up new ones to fill the gap, while the other, perhaps more artistic, might add a few
decorative touches to the tune and improve a couple of lines of text. If this happened a few times there
would be many different versions, the song's original composer would be forgotten, and the song would
become common property. This constant reshaping and recreation is the essence of folk music.
Consequently, modem popular songs and other published music, even though widely sung by people
who are not professional musicians, are not considered folk music. The music and words have been set
by a printed or recorded source, limiting scope for further artistic creation. These songs' origins cannot
be disguised and therefore they belong primarily to the composer and not to a community.
The ideal situation for the creation of folk music is an isolated rural community. In such a
setting, folk songs and dances have a special purpose at every stage in a person's life, from childhood to
death. Epic tales of heroic deeds, seasonal songs relating to calendar events, and occupational songs are
also likely to be sung.

1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Themes commonly found in folk music
B. Elements that define folk music
C. Influences of folk music on popular music
D. The standards of the International Folk Music Council
2. Which of the following statements about the term "folk song" is supported by the passage?
A. It has been used for several centuries.
B. The International Folk Music Council invented it.
C. It is considered to be out-of-date.
D. There is disagreement about its meaning.
3. The word "it" in line 6 (near the end of paragraph 1) refers to ….
A. community B. song C. acceptance D. memory
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the typical folk song?
A. It is constantly changing over time.
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C. It contains complex musical structures.
D. It appeals to many people.
5. The author mentions that published music is not considered to be folk music because...
A. the original composer can be easily identified
B. the songs attract only the young people in a community
C. the songs are generally performed by professional singers
D. the composers write the music in rural communities
Passage 24
In many ways, the increasingly rapid paceof climate change is a direct result of the growth of
the human population. In the last 100 years, the world population has more than tripled, from just under
2 billion at the beginning of the century to nearly 7 billion today. Obviously, this has meant that the
world has needed to produce three times as much food, energy, and other natural resources.
In addition, the average person uses more energy and natural resources than the average person
one hundred years ago, meaning that the rates of consumptionare actually much higher than just the
increase in population would imply. For example, it took the world 125 years to use the first one trillion
barrels of oil. The next trillion barrels will be used in less than 30 years, which is almost 5 times as fast,
not three.
All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural resources,
contribute to climate change in some way. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create
energy release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more food farmers cut down
trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for a
larger population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming. These are just two
examples of the impacts that the growing population has on global warming; othersare too numerous to
mention.

1. The word "pace" in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.

A. growth B. speed C. problem D. pollution
2. The word "consumption" in the passage is closest in meaning to______.
A. development B. usage C. population D. increase
3. According to the passage, how does food production contribute to global warming?
A. Producing more food leads to growth in the world population.
B. Food production uses many chemicals which add to global warming.
C. Food production requires that the forests be cleared to create farmland.
D. Food production decreases the ability of the air to release heat.
4. Why does the author mention the rate at which oil is being used paragraph 1?
A. To illustrate that we are using resources faster than the speed at which the population is growing.
B. To suggest that most of the problems of global warming are associated with our rapid use of oil.
C. To suggest that our oil is likely to run out sometime in the next thirty years.
D. To contrast the differences in lifestyle between people giving 100 years ago and people living today.
5. The word others in the passage refers to…. .
A. problems of global warming in the modern world
B. examples of the environmental consequences of population growth
C. ways in which our usage of oil will affect the world climate
D. the reasons why trees are essential in controlling global warming

Passage 25
In the late 1960's, many people in North America turned their attention to environmental
problems and new steel-and-glass skyscrapers were widely criticized. Ecologists pointed out that a
cluster of tall buildings in a city often overburdens public transportation and parking lot capacities.
Skyscrapers are also lavish consumers and wasters of electric power. In one recent year, the
addition of 17 million square feet of skyscraper office space in New York City raised the peak daily
demand for electricity by 120,000 kilowatts – enough to supply the entire city of Albany, New York, for
a day.
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 Glass-walled skyscrapers can be especially wasteful. The heat loss (or gain) through a wall of
half-inch plate glass is more than ten times that through a typical masonry wall filled with insulation
board. To lessen the strain on heating and air conditioning equipment builders of skyscrapers have
begun to use double glazed panels of glass, and reflective glasses coated with silver or gold mirror films
that reduce glare as well as heat gain. However, mirror-walled skyscrapers raise the temperature of the
surrounding air and affect neighbouring buildings. Skyscrapers put a severe strain on a city's sanitation
facilities, too. If fully occupied, the two World Trade Center towers in New York City would alone
generate 2.25 million gallons of raw sewage each year - as much as a city the size of Stamford,
Connecticut, which has a population of more than 109,000.
Skyscrapers also interfere with television reception, block bird flyways, and obstruct air traffic.
In Boston in the late 1960's, some people even feared that shadows from skyscrapers would kill the
grass on Boston Common.
Still, people continue to build skyscrapers for all the reasons that they have always built them -
personal ambition, civic pride, and the desire of owners to have the largest possible amount of rentable
space.

1. The main purpose of the passage is to _____.

A. compare skyscrapers with other modern structures
B. describe skyscrapers and their effect on the environment
C. advocate the use of masonry in the construction of skyscrapers
D. illustrate some architectural designs of skyscrapers
2. According to the passage, what is one disadvantage of skyscrapers that have mirrored walls?
A. The exterior surrounding air is heated.
B. The windows must be cleaned daily.
C. Construction time is increased.
D. Extra air-conditioning equipment is needed.
3. According to the passage, in the late 1960's some residents of Boston were concerned with which
aspect of skyscrapers?
A. The noise from their construction B. The removal of trees from building sites
C. The harmful effects on the city's grass D. The high cost of rentable office space
4. The author raises issues that would most concern which of the following groups?
A. Electricians B. Environmentalists
C. Aviators D. Teachers
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the reason for building skyscrapers?
A. to modernize B. to fulfill ambition
C. to have more space to rent D. to feel proud

Passage 26
A survey is a study, generally in the form of an interview or a questionnaire that provides
information concerning how people think and act. In the United States, the best-known surveys are the
Gallup poll and the Harris poll. As anyone who watches the news during presidential campaigns knows,
these polls have become an important part of political life in the United States.
North Americans are familiar with the many "person on the street" interviews on local television
news shows. While such interviews can be highly entertaining, theyare not necessarily an accurate
indication of public opinion. First, they reflect the opinions of only those people who appear at a certain
location. Thus, such samples can be biased in favor of commuters, middle-class shoppers, or factory
workers, depending on which area the news people select. Second, television interviews tend to attract
outgoing people who are willing to appear on the air, while they frighten away others who may feel
intimidated by a camera. A survey must be based on a precise, representative sampling if it is to
genuinely reflect a broad range of the population.
In preparing to conduct a survey, sociologists must exercisegreat care in the wording of
questions. An effective survey question must be simple and clear enough for people to understand it. It
must also be specific enough so that there are no problems in interpreting the results. Even questions
that are less structured must be carefully phrased in order to elicitthe type of information desired.
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Surveys can be indispensable sources of information, but only if the sampling is done properly and the
questions are worded accurately.
There are two main forms of surveys: the interview and the questionnaire. Each of these forms
of survey research has its advantages. An interviewer can obtain a high response rate because people
find it more difficult to turn down a personal request for an interview than to throw away a written
questionnaire. In addition, an interviewer can go beyond written questions and probefor a subject's
underlying feelings and reasons. However, questionnaires have the advantage of being cheaper and
more consistent.

1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The history of surveys in North America
B. The principles of conducting surveys
C. Problems associated with interpreting surveys
D. The importance of polls in American political life
2. The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. North Americans B. news shows
C. interviews D. opinions
3. According to the passage, the main disadvantage of person-on-the-street interviews is that they
______.
A. are not based on a representative sampling
B. are used only on television
C. are not carefully worded
D. reflect political opinions
4. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is most important for an effective survey?
A. A high number of respondents
B. Carefully worded questions
C. An interviewer's ability to measure respondents' feelings
D. A sociologist who is able to interpret the results
5. According to the passage, one advantage of live interviews over questionnaires is that live interviews
___.
A. cost less
B. can produce more information
C. are easier to interpret
D. minimize the influence of the researcher

Passage 27
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually and the first woman to win this prize was Baroness
Bertha Felicie Sophie von Suttner in 1905. In fact, her work inspired the creation of the Prize. The first
American woman to win this prize was Jane Addams, in 1931. However, Addams is best known as the
founder of Hull House.
Jane Addams was born in 1860, into a wealthy family. She was one of a small number of
women in her generation to graduate from college. Her commitment to improving the lives of those
around her led her to work for social reform and world peace. In the 1880s Jane Addams traveled to
Europe. While she was in London, she visited a "settlement house" called Toynbee Hall, inspired by
Toynbee Hall, Addams and her friend, Ellen Gates Starr, opened Hull House in a neighborhood of
slums in Chicago in 1899. Hull House provided a day care center for children of working mothers, a
community kitchen, and visiting nurses. Addams and her staff gave classes in English literacy, art, and
other subjects. Hull House also became a meeting place for clubs and labor unions. Most of the people
who worked with Addams in Hull Housewere well educated, middle-class women. Hull House gave
them an opportunity to use their education and it provided a training ground for careers in social work.
Before World War I, Addams was probably the most beloved woman in America, in a
newspaper poll that asked, "Who among our contemporaries are of the most value to the community?",
Jane Addams was rated second, after Thomas Edison. When she opposed America's involvement in
World War I, however, newspaper editors called her a traitor and a fool, but she never changed her
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mind. Jane Addams was a strong champion of several other causes. Until 1920, American women could
not vote. Addams joined in the movement for women's suffrage and was a vice president of the National
AmericanWoman Suffrage Association. She was a founding member of the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and was president of the Women's international League
for Peace and Freedom. Her reputation was gradually restored during the last years of her life. She died
of cancer in 1935.

1. With which of the following subjects is the passage mainly concerned?

A. The first award of the Nobel Peace Prize to an American woman.
B. A woman's work for social reform and world peace.
C. The early development of Social Work in America.
D. Contributions of educated women to American society.
2. The word "commitment" in line 8 is closest in meaning to….
A. involvement B. obligation C. dedication D. enthusiasm
3. Jane Addams was inspired to open Hull House because ______.
A. it gave educated women an opportunity to use their education and develop careers in social
work.
B. she traveled to Europe in the 1880s.
C. she visited Toynbee Hall.
D. she was invited by a 'settlement house' in Chicago.
4. The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to…..
A. children of working mothers B. middle-class women
C. visiting nurses D. labor union members
5. According to the passage, Jane Addams' reputation was damaged when she ______.
A. allowed Hull House to become a meeting place for clubs and labor unions
B. joined in the movement for women's suffrage
C. became a founding member of the NAACP
D. opposed America's involvement in World War I

Passage 28
Patricia Denning stars in a sad movie about ambition and heartbreak.
When Cecilia leaves college in Texas, she has everything: a wonderful boyfriend, Carl, an
interesting job and an expensive house in a pretty town. Her life is perfect. Even her black Labrador
dog, Perky, is a star: he wins the local dog competition and Hollywood wants to put him in a movie.
Cecilia goes to Hollywood with him and leaves her boyfriend alone back home. When the studio
fires Perky, Cecilia decides to stay in Hollywood and tries to get other movie roles for her beautiful dog.
Carl gives Cecilia an ultimatum: come home and stop behaving crazily, or stay there forever.
Cecilia decides to stay in Hollywood and wants to become an actress herself. She sends Perky back to
Texas and starts an acting course. After six months, Cecilia realizes she can't act and she misses home,
but it's too late. Carl has found another girlfriend. Cecilia tries to win him back, and also discovers a lot
about herself on her long journey.
This is a very sad movie, which makes you think about what we want from life. Patricia
Denning is very convincing as Cecilia, but the star of the movie is gorgeous Perky, the black Labrador
who steals our hearts. Black Hollywood is in cinemas from next week.

1. What does Cecilia not have?

A. A house she loves B. A wonderful husband
C. A pet D. A great job
2. When does her wonderful adventure begin?
A. When her dog wins a competition.
B. When she marries her boyfriend, Carl.
C. When she goes on vacation to Hollywood.
D. When she buys the house in a pretty town.
3. What happens to Perky in Hollywood?
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 A. He isn't very successful. B. He becomes a star.
C. He's too nervous to work. D. He makes two movies and retires.
4. What is Carl's reaction to Cecilia living in Hollywood?
A. He doesn't know she went. B. He's angry.
C. He doesn't care. D. He's supportive.
5. Why does Cecilia stay in Hollywood?
A. She wants to become an actress. B. She is too busy making movies.
C. She hates Carl. D. She has no money.

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 PART 4 – LISTENING

PART I- Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to each question.

Recording 1
1. Who is Owen Winters?
A. The client of DreamsRreal.com. B. The foundder of DreamsRreal.com
C. The CEO of DreamsRreal.com D. The MC of the programme
2. How does the DreamsRreal work?
A. To help people find jobs B. To help people mangae their lives
C. To help people make their dreams come true D. To help people build up dreams
3. What did the first client want?
A. to appear with a rock star in a live concert. B. people to recognise her talent.
C. to play in front of a large number of people. D. to get the first prize in a music contest.
4. Why does Owen Winter find his job at DreamReal.com easy?
A. It’s similar to his previous job.
B. He has worked in business for many years.
C. He knows a lot of people in the music business.
D. He likes working with singers.
5. How many fans in the concert did DreamsRreal have to pay?
A. All of them B. None of them C. Most of them D. Some of them

Recording 2
1. What is the purpose of the call?
A. To make a reservation B. To enquire about a reservation
C. To get the reference booking D. To arrange an appointment
2. When does the man want to change the dates to?
A. A week later B. Two weeks later C. One day later D. Two days later
3. Who does the woman need to ask?
A. Her boss B. Her manager C. Her supervisor D. Her colleague
4. What is the hotel’s policy?
A. Online special deals are refundable but non-tranferable
B. Online special deals are non-refundable bit transferable
C. Online special deals are refundable and transferable
D. Online special deals are non-refundable and non-transferable
5. What does the man want to do next?
A. Cancel the booking B. Speak to the woman’s supervisor
C. Get a better price D. Meet the hotel’s manager

Recording 3
1. What is the aim of the project?
A. To prevent malaria B. To prevent diabetes
C. To prevent pneumonia D. To prevent heart attack
2. What is the situtation of the disease?
A. Increasing rapidly B. Levelling off
C. Deacreasing rapidly D. Decreasing slowly
3. What were the temperatures at the desert?
A. Fourteen degrees Celsius B. Forty-five degrees Celsius
C. Forty degrees Celsius D. Forty-nine degrees Celsius
4. Why was the tour operator arrested?
A. For charging too much B. For not having a business permit
C. For conducting a too big group D. For not helping rourists

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5. What has the USA resently done?A. Cut taxes on all goods from abroad B. Decreased taxes on all
goods form abroad
C. Increased taxes on all goods from abroad D. Put taxes on all goods from abroad

Recording 4
1. Why does the woman support the idea of allowing students to use their phones in class?
A. Because phones are important to them
B. Because they would be more motivated
C. Because they would be more concentrated
D. Because they would be able to see short movies
2. What does the man think of the students?
A. They make phone calls too much
B. They get bored easily
C. They phone each other when they are bored
D. They text each other when they are bored
3. The woman thinks phones could be useful for...
A. practising languages B. doing homework
C. keeping in touch D. teaching languages
4. What is the man worried about using phones in class?
A. Laziness in class B. Bullying and thieves
C. Breaking school rules D. Cheating in exams
5. At last, the woman...
A. changed her mind B. felt worried C. kept her mind D. felt confused

Recording 5
1. What did the client want to do?
A. Fly across Pacific Ocean on a supersonic aeroplane
B. Fly across Atlantic Ocean on a supersonic aeroplane
C. Fly on a spacecraft
D. Fly an aeroplane
2. What kind of plane did they use?
A. A Concorde B. A Boeing C. A helicopter D. An air force plane
3. How did the person with Tom Cruise make-up feel about the experience?
A. He loved all the attention B. He enjoyed it
C. He didn’t enjoyed it D. He didn’t like the bodyguards
4. What happened to the woman who wanted to go into the space?
A. Her request was not possible at first, but now she’s going to achieve her dream
B. She couldn’t afford it at first but now she can
C. It has taken DreamsRreal.com a long time to plan and organize the trip
D. She had to find someone to go with her
5. What can be inferred from the interview about his company?
A. Sometimes, they say no to a dream B. They try their best to deal with all requests
C. They charge very much D. They don’t work with ordinary people

Recording 6
1. What is the purpose of the call?
A. To book a course B. To enquire about a course
C. To cancel the booking D. To make an appointment
2. How did she book the course?
A. Online B. From the office
C. From a marketing staff D. From an intermediate friend
3. What course did she book?
A. Intermidiate general English B. Pre-intermediate general English
C. Advanced general English D. Pre-advancedgeneral English
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4. Which group does she want to change to?
A. Advanced business English B. Advanced general English
C. Pre-advanced business English D. Intermidaite business English
5. What does she have to do to change the course?
A. Pay an extra fee B. Do a test online
C. Do a test in person D. Do a test on the phone

Recording 7
1. Why is the man against cosmetic surgery?
A. Because it is expensive. B. Because it is dangerous.
C. Because it takes a lot of time. D. Because it doesn’t last for long.
2. What did Mike’s girlfriend do in her surgery?
A. She had some Botox injections. B. She had a filter nose.
C. She had some false teeth. D. She had her legs stretched.
3. What happened to Mike’s girl friend?
A. She couldn’t eat anything. B. She couldn’t smell anything.
C. She couldn’t talk. D. She couldn’t smile.
4. The man thinks that people may have cosmetic surgery for.....
A. appearance reasons B. health reasons C. age reasons D. career reasons
5. The woman thinks ________.
A. she will never get cosmetic surgery
B. the man should have cosmetic surgery
C. she might have cosmetic surgery if she gets health problems
D. the man should stop criticizing cosmetic surgery

Recording 8
1. The man doesn’t support the idea of ________.
A. downloading music illegally B. listening to music on the Internet
C. paying for the track or album online D. uploading music on the Internet.
2. The woman thinks musicians ________.
A. get a lot of money from CD sales B. become well-known from CD sales
C. get little money from CD sales D. want people to pay for CDs
3. The woman thinks famous musician do not need ________.
A. money B. fame C. managers D. companies
4. The woman thinks singers and groups make money from ________.
A. CD sales B. endorsement C. investment D. concerts
5. After talking with the woman, the man ________.
A. agrees with her B. wants her to be fined
C. still keeps his point of view D. hates her

Recording 9
1. Who needs to be in each team?
A. Two musicians B. Two teachers C. Two celebrities D. Two companies
2. Besides the swimming pool, what is there in the studio?
A. A giant wall B. A giant ball C. A giant door D. A giant bed
3. What does the host say?
A. Drink the water B. Bring on the wall
C. Throwing the ball D. Shrinking to the door
4. What do the players have to do?
A. Catch the ball B. Hit the wall
C. Get through the hole D. Jump into the swimming pool.
5. The woman is possibly describing a..........
A. film B. swimming pool C. lesson D. game

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Recording 10
1. How many people are there in the game?
A. five B. nine C. ten D. twelve
2. Where does each player stand?
A. In front of the door B. In the middle of the studio
C. Beside a play station D. Behind a metal desk
3. What do they get if they answer the questions correctly?
A. money B. gifts C. medals D. applause
4. What happens if someone gives a wrong answer to the question?
A. The team has to stop the game. B. The team loses half of the money.
C. The team loses all of the money. D. The team has to pay the host.
5. What happens after each round?
A. One person gets eliminated. B. All the players go to the next round.
C. All the team’s money is set at zero. D. The host is change.

Recording 11
1. Who is probably giving this talk?
A. An artist. B. A tour guide. C. An Indian. D. Orville Wright.
2. How many items are on exhibit in the Smithsonian Museums?
A. Several. B. Sixty thousand.
C. Sixteen million. D.Millions and millions.
3. According to the talk, which museum has exhibits of early Eskimos?
A. The National Air and Space Museum.
B. The Museum of Natural History.
C. The American History Museum.
D. The Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building.
4. Which museum will they visit as a group?
A. The American History Museum.
B. The Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building.
C. The Washington Museum.
D. The National Air and Space Museum.
5. Where will they go tomorrow?
A. To the White House. B. To the Smithsonian.
To the mall. To various other museums.

Recording 12
1. How does the woman describe her Wyoming vacation?
A. Boring. B. Fantastic. C.Lengthy. D. Faithful.
2. How did the woman probably travel on vacation?
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train. D. By bicycle.
3. Which of the following did the woman do on vacation?
A. She went directly to Yellowstone.
B. She spent a few weeks in Laramie.
C. She stopped at the Devil’s Tower National Monument.
D. She made a few stops before going on to Yellowstone.
4. Which of the following is a well-known sight in Yellowstone?
A. Laramie. B. Devil’s Tower National Monument.
C. Old Faithful. D. Wyoming.
5. What would the man like to do?
A. Hear again about Yellowstone. B. Take a trip to Yellowstone.
C. Get a job in a national park. D. Move to Yellowstone.

Recording 13
1. What does the man want to do?

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 A. Find work on campus B.Work in theemployment office
C. Help students find jobs D.Ask the woman questions
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the library. B. In a classroom. C. In a campus office. D. In an apartment.
3. How many hours of work does the man want per week?
A. No more than ten. B. At least twenty. C. Not more than twenty. D. Up to ten.
4. When can the man work?
A. Every morning. B. Afternoon and weekends.
C. When he’s in class. D. Weekdays.
5. What does the woman tell the man to do tomorrow?
A. Fill out a form. B. Give her some additional information.
C. Tell her some news. D. Phone her.

Recording 14
1. What is the main idea of the talk?
A. How to be a good actor. B. What is a good performance?
C. Causes of stage fright. D. Stage fright and how to avoid it.
2. Who would probably NOT experience stage fright in their work?
A. Writers. B. Actors. C. Athletes. D. Musicians.
3. What physical reaction might someone who is experiencing stage fright commonly have?
A. He or she would see butterflies. B. He or she would break a leg.
C. He or she would have shaky knees. D.He or she would stop breathing.
4. How can someone combat the negative thoughts associated with stage fright?
A. By staring at the audience.
B. By breathing shallowly.
C. By thinking about possible negative outcomes.
D. By focusing on what needs to be done.
5. When should the actors arrive at the theatre?
A. At two o’clock. B. At four o’clock. C. At six o’clock. D. At eight o’clock.

Recording 15
1. What is the topic of the talk?
A. Soft, warm clothing. B. Problems in landfills.
C. How fleece is obtained. D. Recycling soda bottles.
2. In the past, what commonly happened to the soda bottles?
A. They were left in landfill areas. B. They were reused.
C. They were recycled. D. They were refilled.
3. Where are the soda bottles gathered now?
A. In a plant. B. In a warehouse.
C. In a manufacturing company. D. By the sea.
4. What can be made out of the soda bottles?
A. Dye. B. Warm, soft clothing. C. Computer chips. D. Glass bottles.
5. What does the speaker recommend?
A. Buying plastic bottles. B. Solving the problems in landfills.
C. Buying these recycled products. D. Becoming aware of the environment.

Recording 16
1. What information surprised the man?
A. That babies sleep 13 hours a day.
B. That the woman was taking a psychology class.
C. That more mature people required so much sleep.
D. That the need for sleep decreases with age.
2. Where did the woman learn about this information about sleep?
A. In psychology class. B. In a discussion with the man.
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 C. From the article that she read. D. From the class textbook.
3. About how many hours do one-year-old children sleep a day?
A. 13 B.20 C. 12 D. 10
4. What is the man’s age group?
A. Teens. B. Twenties. C. Thirties. D. Fifties.
5. Approximately how many hours of sleep per night do 50-year-olds require?
A. 13 hours. B. 9 hours. C. 8 hours. D. 6 hours.

Recording 17
1. What is the primary topic of the talk?
A. How to get a professor’s signature. B. The procedure for dropping courses.
C. When to come and see the advisor. D. The effect of officially dropping a course.
2. What is the speaker’s job?
A. A professor B. A registrar C. An officer D. An advisor
3. When can a student officially drop a course?
A. Any time, if the professor is willing to sign.
B. Only on the day of the talk.
C. During the first three weeks of the semester.
D. Up to three weeks before the end of the semester.
4. How many signatures are necessary to drop a course?
A. None. B. One. C. Two. C. Three.
5. What happens if a student stops attending a course without officially dropping it?
A. The student fails the course.
B. The course is removed from the student’s schedule.
C. The student needs to get the advisor’s signature.
D. The student receives a warning.

Recording 18
1. What is the woman planning to do on Saturday?
A. Attend a football game alone. B. Go to a sporting event.
C. Eat in the cafeteria and study. D. See a play.
2. Why does the man want to go to the football game?
A. It’s the final game of the season. B. It's better than the drama department’s play.
C. It’s a very important game. D. It’s close to the cafeteria
3. When will they be meeting for dinner?
A. At 6 on Saturday night. B. At 6 on Sunday night.
C. In the late afternoon. D. When the game is over.
4. What is at the same time as the music department’s concert?
A. A play. B. A game.
C. A study group meeting. D. Dinner in the cafeteria.
5. When does the man plan to study?
A. Saturday night. B. After dinner in the cafeteria.
C. Sunday afternoon. D. Maybe next weekend.

Recording 19
1. Who is Ms. Martin talking to??
A. Other librarian.
B. Undergraduate students.
C. Students who are not in the business department.
D. Graduate business students.
2. What are the library’s hours during final exam week?
A. It opens at 7:00 a.m. B. It closes at 7:00 p.m.
C. It closes at midnight. D. It is always open.
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3. Where are the computerized search facilities?
A. On the first floor B. On the second floor
C. On the seventh floor D. On the floor above the computer area
4. What two areas will the tour concentrate on?
A. Computer area and business materials. B. Magazines and newspapers.
C. Business department and library staff office. D. First and second floors of the library.
5. What are the students probably going to do next?
A. Go home. B. Return to class.
C. Work on the computers. D. Tour the library.

Recording 20
1. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. To write his paper. B. To help him decide on the topic.
C. To teach him about history. D. To discuss history with him.
2. What is History 101 about?
A. Revolution War B. Civil War C. World War I D. American history
3. When in the semester does this conversation probably take place?
A. At the beginning of the semester. B. Before the start of the semester.
C. Near the end of the semester. D.One week after the semester is finished.
4. Why won’t the man choose ‘technology’ as a topic?
A. Thetopic is too general.
B. He isn’t interested in technology.
C. He doesn’t have enough time.
D. Technology has nothing to do with American history.
5. How much time does the man have to write the paper?
A. A month. B. The semester. C. 7 days. D. A days or two.

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Part II: Listen to the recording and fill in the gaps with the words you heard. Write NO
MORE THAN THREE words for each gap.

Recording 1
I decided to do this because I hate it when people forget my name, like at school the teachers who
don’t know your name, they don’t give you so much (1) attention. So anyway, I looked on some
websites to find out the best way to do it. Apparently, there are two (2) important things, first is
that when you’re introduced, you really pay attention and look at the person and try to find a way
to (3) remember the namess. For example, I recetly met a woman called Keira and she had curly
hair, so Keira, curly, sounds similar, you see what I mean. That was easy. Then secondly, you
need to repeat the name as often as possible, say it to yourself (4) several times and use it when
you’re talking to the person. You just have to be careful that you don’t sound really strange.
Anyway, the result’s been good. Somehow, peole seem friendlier and I fell a lot more (5)
confident about chatting to people. The only problem is someone told me it made people
uncomfortable because they couldn’t remember my name.

Recording 2
It was quite difficult at first...I mean you actually have to stop people trying to give you one. I
didn’t realise before I started how many are given out all the time. I thought this was a good thing
to do because apparently it can take up to a (1) thousand for one to decay and about thirteen
billionare given out each year in the UK alone. And it’s not only the pollution but (2) animals and
fish can get caught in them. Anyway, I invested in two shopping bags and I’ve been using them
for the past three (3) months. The only problem is I keep forgetting to take them out of the house
or leave them in the car, which is very annoying. My (4) solution has been to get one of those
fold-up bags that you can carry in your pocket or bag. I’ve got all my friends to do the same and
now our local(10) shops are going to become a plastic-bag-free zone. At least that will make me
remember to take a bag!

Recording3
I decided to combine two of the ideas. I’ve been hopeless at telling jokes. I’m sure it’s not because
I don’t have a snese of (1) humour. It’s something about the timing. And I know that jokes are
great for building(2) relationships and good for me personally as I often have to give business
presentations and a funny story really helps build (3) rapport with the audience. One of the best
things about doing this was I asked all my friends to tell me their (4) favourite jokeand we had lot
of laugh-out-loud times together. And I’m getting better, though I did have one very (5)
embarrassing moment at work when I told my joke to my boss and he stared at me like I was an
idiot. You want to hear a joke? Something short? Ok....What do cows do on Saturday nights? They
rent mooooooovies.

Recording 4
The way it works is that you (1) draw a gridof 5 x 5 on a piece of paper. There are two players and
the object of the game is to complete the (2) sequence “SOS” in a straight line as many times as
you can. So the first thing you do is one of you writes an “S” or an “O” in one of the squares. Then
the other player writes an “S” or an “O” in another square. (3) Whenever one of you completes an
“SOS”, you get another turn and basically, the point is not to let your partner succeed, so what
usually happens is that one player gets an “SOS” and then (4) blocks the other player. It’s easy to
lose trackof who is winning, so the key thing is to keep score of who gets how many “SOSs”.

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Then after you’ve (5) finished (once the grid is full), the winner is the player with the most
“SOSs”.

Recording 5
I thought this was a good one to try because everyone always looks too bored or (1) miserable,
especially on public transport. So the next time I was sitting on a train and someone sat opposite
me I looked up and gave them a big (2) smile. They looked a bit surprised but smiled back at me,
then buried their face in the (3) newspaper. I got the impression they were a bit embarrassed.
Anyway, I continued and kept smiling at all sorts of people during the day. To be honest, I got a
mixed (4) reaction, but the kids and older people seemed the friendliest. Oh, and I found out later
that one woman in the office thought I was (5) flirting with her!

Recording 6
I’m logged on twenty-four hours a day, and each time a message comes in I check it...I start
getting (1) frustrated if I don’t get at least one an hour. Nowadays, I often don’t (2) answer the
phone when my old friends call. Almost all my friends are people I’ve met (3) online - the other
day I met some people I knew from uni and I actually found it quite (4) strange talking to them
face to face because I’m much more used to (5) interacting with people online. I’m a bit worried
because my eyes are starting to hurt...

Recording 7
I'm going to tell you about Robo-Chef. Basically, Robo-Chef can (1) prepare and cook all your
favourite recipes. It works like this. First of all, it washes and prepares all the (2) vegetables, then
it prepares your dish and cooks it for you on your cooker. Robo-Chef comes complete with
hundreds of menus already (3) progammed. But you can also programme Robo-Chef with your
own recipes, or if you want to try something new, you can download new recipes whenever you
like. All you have to do is (4) choose the dish you want, decide how many people you want Robo-
Chef to cook for and what time you want the meal to be ready. So, let's say you would like a
vegetable lasagne for six people, ready by eight o'clock. Then, just make sure you have all the (5)
ingredients in the kitchen, press the button and that's it.

Recording 8
One of the most, er, memorable moments, or not moments rather events, in my life ... er ... was a
(1) couple of years ago. Erm ... It all started one day when I was at work and my brother phoned
me out of the blue and said, um, 'What are you doing the weekend of Sept 23rd?' or (2) whatever it
was. And I said, 'I don't know.' He said, 'Well, book a flight to Norway.' My brother lives in
Norway and I live in England so I said, 'Why?', he said, 'Oh I'll let you know when you get there
- it's a (3) surprise' So weeks went on and I tried to work out what this could be, but I had
absolutely no idea. So the weekend in question came about ... went to (4) airport, got on my flight
and ah I was met there by somebody I'd never met before. He just came up and said, 'Are you
Stig?'. I said, 'Yes.' And he said, 'OK. Come with me.' So I went with him to the car. We drove for
a little while and I tried to kind of get it out of him where we were going, but he wouldn't tell me
anything. He pulled up (5) outside a hotel and there was my brother and my half brother and my
two half sisters there waiting for me.

Recording 9
It's interesting: one of the most (1) intelligent people I know is a ten-year-old boy from Egypt. He
doesn't go to school and he works on a street in Cairo. in one of the (2) touristy areas. And he
sells things like small statues of the pyramids, things like that, to tourists. Now, the reason I say
he's intelligent is that he can sell you something in about fifteen (3) languages. I once spent an
afternoon watching him and it was (4) incredible. Most of the time he uses English, but he guesses
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where you're from by looking at you and then he starts speaking. He can speak just a little bit of
French, Spanish, (5) Japanese, Italian, German, etc. It's amazing. He knows just enough in all
these languages to say hello and sell you something.

Recording 10
A couple of years ago, er, I learned how to scuba dive which was, um, really exciting, really good
(1) experience and when you're learning half of the, the training is in the classroom and half is, er,
a (2). practical in a swimming pool. So the classroom stuff was fine, erm. I found it really quite
easy. I was learning with my mum and she was really worried about doing the kind of more (3)
academic stuff and passing the exam but I found that part OK. It was the practical stuff that I had
trouble with and she was really lucky, she was erm, really good. But you go and you learn all the
(4) technical stuff, you know how to go under the water, how to clear your mask if you get water
in it, that kind of thing. And then you have to do two (5) dives outside in a, in a kind of reservoiror
a quarry or, you know, something like that.

Recording 11
My best friend Katy lives near a beautiful white sand beach. Her parents take us there
every summer. The water is (1) clean and refreshing. We have a lot of fun in the waves. Last year,
there was an oil spill at Katy’s beach. We volunteered at the beach to clean up the oil and help the
birds that were caught in the spill.
When we arrived at the beach that day, the water was slick with oil and the white sand had
turned black. It was an ugly sight. At first, the (2) rescue workers would not let us on the beach.
We had to watch from a distance. We watched as they put a huge float in the water, called a boom.
This device kept the oil slick (3) from spreading. Once they stopped the slick, we wereallowed on
the beach to help. Each of us was given a broom. We swept the oil into a pile. The workers took it
away in big trucks. We all worked very hard that day to (4) restore the beach. Once the oil was
removed, the birds that had been caught in the oil had to be helped. The workers showed us how to
remove the oil from their wings. Then the birds could fly away to (5) safety. We were very proud
of ourselves that day. We helped save our beautiful beach and the birds who visit it.

Recording 12
The Amazon is an amazing river. It is unique in many ways. It is the second longest river
in the world. It is (1) 6,500 kilometers long . It starts up in the Andes Mountains. Its drainage
basin (the area of land that collects water) covers 40 percent of South America. The Amazon River
has many small rivers that (2) supply it with water. It is the widest river in the world. The river
rises more than nine meters during the (3) rainy season. It overflows its banks. It floods large areas
of the rainforest. During that time, in some parts, it has a width of up to 40 kilometers. The
Amazon River is over 325 kilometers wide at its mouth. It has more water than any other river in
the world. The Amazon River is also home to (4) many animals. Over 2,000 types of fish live in
the Amazon River. One kind of fish is the piranha. The piranha is a terrifying fish. A piranha
grows up to 60 centimeters long. It hunts in a group. A group of piranha can kill and eat cattle in a
matter of minutes. They are so (5) efficient that only the bones are left. This fish is one of the most
dangerous creatures in the Amazon River.

Recording 13
There are more than six billion human beings in the world. Each one is different from all
the others. No two people look (1) exactly alike. People from one country may look the same in
general. But they are not totally alike. Most people in Vietnam have (2) straight black hair and
black eyes. But they all look different. People in America have straight hair, curly hair, or wavy
hair. Their hair may be black, brown, yellow, or red. Some people have brown or gray eyes. Some
have blue or green eyes. Even people in the same family (3) look different from each other!
We all think differently. We all like different things. We like different kinds of food and
different kinds of music. We also like (4) different styles of clothing. Wherever you are, you are
different from everyone else. Nobody else looks just like you. Nobody has your (5) thoughts or
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your talents. There are more than six billion people on Earth, but none of them are exactly like
you. You are one of a kind!

Recording 14
There are many kinds of schools for many kinds of students. One kind of school is the
home school. Home schools are exactly thatschools at home. Parents choose to home school their
children for (1) many reasons. Some people feel that public schools are too dangerous. Some
people think that the (2) level of education is too low. Some parents donot approve of the (3)
subjects their children learn in public schools. If parents choose to home school their children,
they must be ready to teach them well. There are many benefits to home schooling. Home schools
are very small. There are just one or two students. The student’s mother or father is the teacher.
Another benefit is that students can study interesting things. Some people think that home
schooling is not good for students. They believe public schools teach children (4) discipline. They
feel that public schools give a (5) sense of community. In the end, parents must decide if home
schooling is the right choice for their children.

Recording 15
Welcome on board the (1) TGV 740. We are now leaving Paris. We will arrive in
Marseilles at 3:00 p.m. We offer (2) free beverages in each car. Please have as much coffee, tea, or
soft drinks as you wish. There is a restaurant on the train. You may purchase a meal there during
the trip. The restaurant is in car 11. We will make two stops on this trip. We will pick up
passengers in Provence and Dijon. Passengers (3) changing trains can ask the attendant for a free
timetable. This will help you with your onward trip. Please note that smoking is only (4) permitted
in cars 15 and 23. Newspapers are given to all passengers. Mobile phones and the Internet may be
used in cars (5) 18 and 25. If you need assistance, please press the button near your seat to contact
a cabin attendant. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip. We are pleased to have you on board.
We look forward to serving you again in the future.

Recording 16
Okay... Now let's talk about test and grades. There will be two (1) written tests and one
oral test this semester. Each written test will have 40 multiple choice questions. The oral test will
have (2) five questions. Uh... Some of you may think the tests are too difficult with too many
questions. But that is not so. As a matter of fact, there will be a (3) summary handout every class
this semester. And if you study them well, then the tests will be very easy. And speaking about
grades, the written and oral tests will be just a small portion of your (4) final grade. Active class
participation is the most important thing to get a good grade. So, please listen to my lectures
carefully, ask many questions, and (5) discuss the topics with your classmates and me during the
class. It will be very good for you to prepare for each unit before class too.

Recording 17
Hello, my name is Jenny Smith. Iwill be your physical geography teacher for this (1)
semester. Um... Since this is your first class, I want to talk about what physical geography is.
What is physical geography? Does anybody have any ideas? Basically it's a science about the
earth. But it differs from others in that it (3) uses ideas from other sciences profoundly. For
example, you will find information from (3) chemistry, biology, climatology, astronomy and many
other sciences in physical geography. Does it sound scary? Actually, you don't really need to
worry about it. Fundamentally, this is a(4) geography class . So we just will use what we already
know in these areas. We will not go into the details of those subjects. Okay... now let me show
you some examples... turn to page 11. Chapter one. (5) Energy.

Recording 18
Okay, class. These are the four (1) major requirements you have to remember during this
course. Now I'm going to tell you once again. So please remember, and do not forget. Okay? First,

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you have to be prepared to (2) discuss the content of the readings before each class. Second,
during the class, you have to ask and answer each other about the contents. Sometimes you have to
(3) challenge a person when you disagree with him or her. Third, every two weeks, you need to
choose one of the subjects on the syllabus and prepare an (4) oral presentation. And finally, on the
last day of the term, you have to submit a course paper. Papers must be more (5) specific than the
broad topics discussed in class. Hmm... Now, I know how all you guys must feel now. It sounds
really difficult, doesn't it? But these are the rules in my class. If you want to get a good grade, you
have to try to meet these requirements.

Recording 19
Okay, class, last time, I told you about the climate. Some of you still may be (1) confused
about climate andweather. So I want to explain the difference again. From the (2) viewpoint of
time, weather is an event that occursfor a short period of time. For example, if we want to take a
trip, we are curious about the weather becausewe go on a trip for just a short period of time. So
this is weather. Now for climate... Climate is a (3 collection ofweather, so it affects people's lives
longer compared to weather. For example, sometimes we see peoplemoving to another country.
When they move, they want to know what the (4) local climate is like because they willlive there
for a certain period of time. So this is climate. There are many types of climates on Earth. The
climate (5) changes over a long period of time like years, decades, or even centuries. Now I hope
you aren't confusedabout the climate anymore.

Recording 20
Okay, now let's talk about handball violations. I bet you all know that you aren't supposed
to (1) use your hands when you play soccer. It is called a 'handball violation'. You cannot touch
any part of the ball with your handsunless you are the (2) goalkeeper. Only the goalkeeper can
touch the ball with his hands. A handball violationincludes using any part of the body from the (3)
fingers to the shoulders. Until here, this is all you know. Now,I want to ask you some questions.
First, picture this situation. In the middle of the game, a player (4) kicks the ball, and the ball
touches the hand of the opposite (5) team player. But he didn't touch it intentionally. Now,is it a
handball violation? I want you to think about it. Here goes another question. What if the kicker did
thatintentionally? Is it a handball violation?

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 NGÂN HÀNG ĐỀ THI TỰ LUẬN

PART 1 - WRITING

Test 1: Write a descriptive paragraph of about 150 words on the following task:

Describe a person that impresses you most.

The person that impressed me the most was my father. He is my ideal for life. His struggle, his
way of looking the problems and the way she solves every problem, no matter the problem
belongs to his or it belongs to me and my brothers. He has a different view of life. My father has
taught me truths and pieces of wisdom that I can use anytime, anywhere and persons who I would
think should know these things find it amazing when I speak. She made me believe that nothing is
impossible in this small world. Everything can come under your control, once you start believing.
You just have to take a step forward and deal with all the problems and thorns that come your
way. He taught me a great deal about life. Nothing can impress me more than my dad does. I love
my dad more than anything!

Test 2: Write a descriptive paragraph of about 150 words on the following task:

Describe the place that you feel the most comfortable to stay in.

The place that I feel the most comfortable to stay is my room in HN. I moved here last year when I
started college. I had recently got it re-done, painted, re-aranged, and all of that. I am very
satisfied with this room. Everything I need is in there, such as a place to get ready in the mornings,
my own bed, my tv, my laptop, my own closet, everything that I need. I like getting new
accessories and such that matches my room. The colors of my room are light blue and white.
Those are my favorite colors and it always gives me a good feeling. My room kind of reminds me
of like a college dorm, where you have to live, and do all your studying and everything. Moreover,
I am free without parental control. That’s why my room is the place where I feel comfortable
most.

Test 3: Write an opinion paragraph of about 150 words on the following question:

What should the government do to improve the quality of population?

Environment is an essential part of our life. A clean environment is necessary for a peaceful and
healthy life. An environment is the natural surroundings which helps human beings, animals and
other living things to grow and develop naturally. But nowadays, our environment is disturbing in
many different ways. So in order to protect the environment, we really need the intervention of the
government. They should prohibit pour chemicals and waste oil on to the ground or into drains
leading to bodies of water. Penalties are needed for intentional violations. Calling people to raise
awareness of environmental protection. Separate biodegradable and recyclable waste from non-
biodegradable. Increase planting of green trees, it absorb carbon dioxide – a greenhouse gas. In
short, protecting the environment is not only protecting our health or the planet but also saving our
next generations.

Test 4: Write an opinion paragraph of about 150 words on the following question:

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 Smoking should be banned in all restaurants and bars. Do you agree or disagree?

Smoking should be banned in all restaurants and bars. I always agree with this opinion. Smoking
is dangerous for both users and others. Smoke causes lung cancer, heart disease and lung and
bronchial infections. Employees and customers should be protected from the harmful effects of
smoking in the workplace. I personally think that forbidding such dangerous activity will be much
beneficial that it can prevent others from having a vulnerable respiratory system. Moreover, this
can maintain the places so clean that people could always find them fascinating with less air
pollution. Smoking is a negative externality for society. Therefore, it should be banned from
restaurants and bars

Test 5: Write an opinion paragraph of about 150 words on the following question:

University students should not have part-time jobs. Do you agree or disagree?

From my point of view, students should take a part-time job. First of all, working part-time helps
students earn more money to cover everyday needs. They won't have to depend on their family.
This is very good, especially for students have difficult circumstances. Secondly, working part-
time is useful for students' study. It assists them to widen their knowledge and have good
communications skills. For example, students who are studying English should take a part-time
job in some famous places where have many foreigners. Therefore, they can practice English by
being  a tour guide. Finally, working part-time helps students have a good preparation for their
future. However, I can't deny that taking a part-time job also has many bad effects such as
studying becomes worse or being tired of working too much... In conclusion, I think students
should take a part-time job but not too much.

Test 6: Write an opinion paragraph of about 150 words on the following question:

At university, self-studying at home is more important than attending class. Do you

agree or disagree?

Learning is an on going activity which starts from our birth and continues till death. Some people
argue that at university, self-studying at home is more important than attending class. However,
attending class with teacher are just as important. I believe that teachers are the best mentor and
their knowledge, experiences, observations and techniques will enable us to learn quickly and
effectively. I am sure that teachers are the best source of knowledge and their role and efforts are
always applaudable and acknowledgeable. At class, the teachers can also provide real-time
knowledge of the things to their students. Furthermore, teachers can provide quick solutions to
various problems of students. By this, I mean that student would have effective learning in
minimal time span. In conclusion, I think studying at home is also important but studying in class
is just as important. Everyone should balance both.

Test 7: Write a paragraph of about 150 words on the following question:

What are the advantages or disadvantages of studying overseas?

Studying overseas has many advantages. Studying overseas really does broaden your horizons.
Being in a foreign country and seeing how other cultures approach life makes you challenge your
assumptions. It makes you see things from another point of view, which turns you into more open-
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minded person. If you study abroad in a country where they don’t speak your native language, you
will have an excellent opportunity to learn their language. If you already know the basics of the
language, this is your opportunity to improve your fluency. Surely studying abroad will help you
have a better study chance. Moreover, mentioning that they have studied abroad can look very
potiental to employers when it comes to apply for jobs. Studying overseas forces you to be
independent and not rely on family members for support. This gives you the opportunity to
confront any challenge you may have and become a more confident person as a result. In
conclusion, I believe studying abroad will be of great help to you.

Test 8: Write a comparison and contrast paragraph of about 150 words on the following task:

Compare the benefits of living in a small town and living in a big city.

Living in a small town and living in a big city has its benefits. Firstly, a small town is a good place
to live in. The air is clean and fresh and there is no need to worry about the space for outdoor
exercise. Housing is no problem. Not only can we own a home of our own, one can also afford a
garden in which he can grow flowers and vegetables. This means recreation on the one hand and
physical exercise on the other. Besides, in a big city, there are often a large number of popular
schools which have not only competent teachers but modern facilities, and therefore students are
offered an excellent education. Since large cities often have a wide range of business activities,
city-dwellers tend to get greater employment opportunities. There is a lot of public transportation
here, it is very convenient for long travel. In conclusion, both have different benefits and give
different feelings.

Test 9: Write a cause/effect paragraph of about 150 words on the following question:

What are the effects of obesity?

In recent years, obesity has become one of the most serious health problems among people of all
ages. Obesity has many effects. The first effect of obesity is that it encourages laziness in the
society. It is doubtless that obese people find it hard and strenuous to move from one point to the
other because of accumulated fats. The main effect of obesity is health complications. Research
indicates that most of the killer diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, and high blood pressure are
largely associated with obesity. Obesity can cause you to have low self-esteem and lose
confidence. One of the main causes that make overweight and unhealthy is the choice of daily
diet. As the lack of physical exercises can also lead to an obesity, people should exercise regularly
to stay healthy. To sum up, obesity is very dangerous, people should be wary of it.

Test 10: Write a cause/effect paragraph of about 150 words on the following question:

What are main causes of high social evil rate?

The rate of youth crime which results from many reasons is rising rapidly almost everywhere.
First of all, the main reason is the education of each family. No doubt, now many fathers and
mothers are so busy with their jobs to earn money and support their families; as a result they don’t
have much time for their children and let them do what they want. Some parents also indulge their
children too much and adapt whatever they require. Therefore, those parents accidentally lead
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their children to crime even some of them just know about their crime after they have been deep in
it. Secondly, many violent games on the Internet attract young people deeply and easily encourage
them to do criminal actions. They can shoot, stab or kill someone without being fear. To be
honest, I hope that each country in the World will have suitable solutions to lessen the levels of
youth crime as well as possible.

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 PART 6 – SPEAKING
Topic 1

Describe a flat-mate, a roommate or a classmate that impresses you

most. You should say:

- Who this person is

- How long you have known each other
- What he/she looks like
- What he/she is like

And explain how this person has influenced your life.

A classmate that impress me most is Huy. We first met when we were in grade 1
and we had attended the same class together from 1th grade to 12th grade. He is
very thin but has an impressive height. And especially he loves to play basketball
like me. We are always good partners. We also did lots of things together including
preparation for the exam, playing and visiting different places of our hometown.
Although we don't study at the same university nowadays but we are still good
friends.

Topic 2

Describe your first day at work, at school or at university that makes

you unforgettable. You should say:

- When/where it was
- What happened on that day
- How you felt at that time

And explain why you never forget that day.

I always remember the memory that happened when i was in secondary school. It
was near to the time of teacher's day. We had to make wall-newspaper to celebrate
all teachers. So we dicided to come to my teacher's house to do that. At there, we
also cooked, played together besides making the wall-newspaper. It was very funny
and interesting. It was the most interesting time in my school time. Now i live in HN
city and i haven't seen them for a long time. I remember them as well as the time we
were together vey much.

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 Topic 3

Describe the best thing that you have just bought. You should say

- Where and when you bought it

- What it looks like
- What you have used it for

And explain why it is the best thing you have ever had.

I visited the mall on the weekend and looking for some shoes. I fell in love with a
sneaker and decided to buy them instantly. It bought it from a Vans store and it was
a worthy deal. It was a pair of white shoes with a checkered pattern. The shoes that
fit all my outfit, I can match it with anything I want without thinking too much.
Most of all, these shoes were bought with my first salary without money of my
parents so for me it is the best thing I ever had until now.

Topic 4

Talk about the pollution problem in your hometown or in your country.

You should say

- How the situation is

- What the causes and effects are
- What actions should be taken to deal with this problem

And explain why you think pollution problem is a serious problem in your
hometown/country.

Now i will talk about the pollution problem in my country. Vietnam is negatively
affected by pollution and major environmental problems. There are various reasons
why VN is badly polluted. Firstly, due to modernization, more and more transport
such as cars and motorbikes are used. This leads to an increase in exhaust emissions
which pollute the air. Secondly, factories and industrial zones have discharged a
huge amount of waste into rivers. Pollution makes people here less healthy and
dangerous diseases such as lung cancer, skin cancer,…. So that’s why pollution is
serious problem and everyone should protect environment.

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 Topic 5

Talk about the problem of drunkenness in your country. You should say

- How the situation is

- What the effects are
- What should be done to change the situation

And explain why you think drunkenness is a serious social problem in your
country.
The problem of drunkenness in my country is very common. It has really had very
bad effects on society. Drunk is the cause of traffic accidents, it causes damage to
people and property. This is also a cause of domestic violence that a very painful
problem. To end this situation, the government has increased fines for drunk driving
and regularly set up checkpoints to ensure security. Drunkenness is actually a
serious problem, it is the cause of social crimes and affect those around you. So
everyone shouldn’t alcohol abuse (ơ biu) too much.

Topic 6

Talk about the problem of divorce in your country. You should say:

- How the situation is

- What the causes and effects are
- What should be done to reduce the divorce rate

And explain why you think divorce problem is becoming more and more
serious in your country.

Now I will talk about the problem of divorce in my country. I think divorce is
actually quite common in recent years. After couples marry, they immerdiaterly
have baby, then they are too busy to take care baby, no time to enjoy married time
or understand each other. In other cases, they get divorced because they have no
children. That are reasons make them feel bored with family. And I think to reduce
divorce rates couples should live together before marriage. Both males and females
need to share responsibility for domestic work and other aspects of their marriage.
Divorce problem is becoming more and more serious in your country because a
broken family can exert bad effect on individual together with other family
members. Especially with their children

Topic 7

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 Give your opinion on cosmetic surgery issue. You should say:

- If you are For or Against

- How popular it is at present
- What the benefits (if you are For) or harms (if you are Against) of
cosmetic surgery

And explain why more and more people want to get cosmetic surgery.
In my opinion, doesn’t have anything wrong and I’m not Against. I think cosmetic
surgery everybody has the right to feel much better with their looks if they want. At
present, cosmetic surgery is very popular. Cosmetic surgery is very popular not only
with celebrities, but also for normal people. Usually, they wish to use the surgery to
correct unbalanced parts of their body. Having cosmetic surgery is a way to gain
self-esteem. Because their problems have been solved, they no longer feel awkward
about their appearance. That’s why i’m agree with cosmetic surgery.
Topic 8

Give your opinion on the statement: “Social networking sites are a waste
of time”. You should say

- If you agree or disagree

- How people are using social networking sites
- What the good points or bad points of social networking sites

And explain how social networking sites have changed human life.

In my opinion, I disagree with the statement “Social networking sites are a waste of
time”. People are using social networking sites to share ideas, digital photos and
videos, posts, and to inform others about online or real-world activities. So I think it
have many good points like you can update the news faster, make friend with others
in the world, share your memories for everyone or relax and release stress.
Specially social networking sites are also very convenient for doing business, you
can do business easily in there without renting a store. Or you can connect with
customers when they are too far away. Social networking sites has changed human
life a lot. It makes our life not boring and much more convenient.

Topic 9

Give your opinion on the statement: “What you wear is not important”.
You should say:

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 - If you agree or disagree
- Why you agree or disagree
- What makes a person more impressive in front of others

And give some examples to support your opinion.

Now I will talk about my opinion on the statement: “what you wear is not
important”. I’m not agree with this statement. Because in nowadays appearance is
very important. If you have a good appearance, you will more consider and easier to
work. So if you not have a good appearance, clothes can fix it for you. Good
dressing style and confidence are what help you impress others. Especially at work,
you cannot wear shorts or a T-shirt to office or a meeting. It will make you look
ridiculous (ri đíc ki lớt). So that why I think what you wear is very important.

Topic 10

Describe a good habit you have. You should say:

- What the habit is

- When you started getting it
- What benefits it has brought back to you

And explain how the habit has changed your life.

A good habit that I have is wake up early in the morning. I got it when I started college because
my home is quite far from the university so I always have to get up early to go to school. It brings
a lot of benefits to me like I won't be late for school, have plenty of time to do other things and
have a healthy life. This habit has changed many things for me. It turned me from a night owl into
a healthier and self-caring person which I never thought I would be able to do before,

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