ĐỌC VIẾT 2

TEST 1
Part 1. Reading
Read the text and choose the best answer to each of the following questions
Passage 1
Sleep is very important to human beings. An average person spends 220,000 hours
of his life sleeping. Until about 30 years ago, no one knew much about sleep,
although doctors and scientists have done research in sleep laboratories, they have
learnt a great deal by studying people as they are sleeping, but there is still much
that they don’t understand. Sleeping is a biological need, but your brain never
really sleeps. It is never actually blank. The things that were on your mind during
the day are still there at night. They appear as dreams which people have discussed
for years. Sometimes people believed that dreams had magical powers or that they
could tell the future. You may have sweet dreams or nightmares.
Sleep is very important to humans. We spend one third of our life sleeping, so we
need to understand everything we can about sleep.
1. How long does an average person sleep during his life time?
A. 220,000 hours
B. a third of his life
C. 30 years
D. A & B are correct
2. Doctors and scientists —–.
A. don’t know anything about sleep
B. have learnt much about sleep
C. think there is still things that they don’t understand
D. B & C are correct
3. Sleeping is a —–need.
A. human
B. physical
C. psychological
D. biological
4. When we sleep, —–.
A. our brain sleeps too
B. our brain still works
C. our brain doesn’t work any more
D. our brain is quite blank
5. Dreams are things —–.
A. that appear when we sleep
B. that never appear when we sleep
C. that were on our mind during the day
D. that are called nightmares
Passage 2
VOLUNTARY SERVICE OVERSEAS VSO
VSO is a registered charity dedicated to assisting in developing countries. More
specifically, it is a recruitment agency which finds, selects, and places volunteers
in response to overseas requests.
This work makes it distinctive among other charities and organizations in the UK.
It sends people, not money, so that its services are, in effect, entirely
complementary to the efforts being made by agencies like Oxfam, Christian Aid
and Save the Children Fund with whom it often works directly. VSO tries to
respond to requests from overseas which ask for volunteers. Its bias is firmly
towards the poorest members of the community and it takes great care to avoid
undermining job opportunities for local people.
Both staff and volunteers also pay special attention to women’s roles in
development projects. This is because women’s roles in child-rearing, in education
and community cohesion are essential in any healthy process of change.
Over the past 38 years, more than 21,000 volunteers have worked abroad with
VSO. There are now over 1,900 volunteers working in 59 of the less developed
countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Caribbean.
The application of each volunteer is carefully considered in order to select and
interview candidates against each job request from the field, to seek the person
with the right blend of skills and personality. VSO, the Work VSO volunteers do
not go to developing countries as visiting experts with all the answers. It is always
a process of sharing and learning. The aim is that when the volunteer returns home,
there exists a community with a stronger sense of independence and self-reliance…
and a volunteer with a new understanding and appreciation of life and people
everywhere. The range of jobs required of VSO is wide-reflecting the needs of any
society in the modern world.
6. VSO is different from other charities and organizations in the UK because it
—–.
A. is a registered body
B. sends financial aids to developing countries
C. sends volunteers to help abroad
D. recruits volunteers to work in Britain
7. Requests from overseas most likely to be dealt with are those which —–.
A. specifically ask for female staff and volunteers
B. require volunteers to work with the local inhabitants
C. require help and advice on health care
D. need help to train less wealthy members of the community
8. According to those who work for VSO, who plays the most important part in
bringing about changes?
A. charitable organizations
B. volunteers from abroad
C. women in local communities
D. staff who recruit volunteers
9. What happens when VSO wants to appoint new volunteers?
A. They give preference to applicants living abroad.
B. They give each applicant several interviews.
C. They refer applications to countries requesting volunteers.
D. They match all applicants to jobs very carefully.
10. The volunteer chosen to go out to a developing country —–.
A. must have experience of working overseas
B. will quickly become an expert in the field
C. will gain more knowledge about the world we live in
D. must leave the country before it becomes independent
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was
(11) ______ only woman scientist to have a place in the history books. Hypatia’s
father was director of Alexandria University, and he (12) _____ sure his daughter
had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few
(13) ______ to study. After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to
Alexandria (14) ______ she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous
(15) _______ her knowledge of new ideas. We have no copies of her books, (16)
_______ we know that she wrote several important mathematical works. Hypatia
was also interested in technology and (17) ______ several scientific tools to help
with her work. At the (18) ______ many rulers were afraid of science, and (19)
________ connected with it was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia (20)
________ attacked in the street and killed.

11. A. one B. the C. a D. an

12. A. could B. made C. said D. put

A. C.
13. classes B. customs opportunities D. teachers
 14. A. where B. how C. there D. which

15. A. from B. by C. for D. in

A.
16. because B. but C. or D. as

B.
17. A. did experimented C. invented D. learnt

18. A. day B. period C. year D. time

A. D.
19. anyone B. nobody C. all something

20. A. was B. had C. has D. is

Part 2. Writing
Task 1. Using the words given to rewrite the following sentences so that they
do not change the meanings
21. I have never read such a romantic story
This is the first time I have ever read such a romantic story
22. We started cooking for the party four hours ago
We have cooked/been cooking for the party for four hours
23. How long is it since they bought the house?
When did they buy the house?
24. It’s years since we decorated this room
We haven’t decorated this room for years.
25. She hasn’t been to the hairdresser for three months
It’s three months since she was to the hairdresser
26. I’ve never met such a famous person before
It’s the first time I have ever met such a famous person
27. They last visited me five years ago
They haven’t visited me for five years
28. I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years
The last time I was to Bristol was 3 years ago.
29. Laurence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan
Laurence last saw his sister when she left for Japan
30. Lucy hasn’t worn that dress since Barbara’s wedding
The last time Lucy wore that dress was at Barbara’s wedding

Task 2. Write a paragraph about the process of making a food.

Test 2
Part 1. Reading
Read the text and choose the best answer to each of the following questions
Passage 1
People who travel frequently on business or for pleasure often suffer from health
problem, yet over half of these problems can easily be prevented. The most
common ailment, a headache, can be avoided by taking along an ample supply of
aspirins or other pain relievers. Another common affliction is motion sickness
caused by the constant movement of a vehicle. Ginger capsules, sold in most
health-food stores, have been found effective as a remedy, other familiar problems
include sunburn, which can be prevented by using an effective sunscreen, and
insect bites, which can be controlled with use of a repellent spray or ointment. For
everyday cuts and scratches, a first-aid kit containing bandages and antiseptic
cream is recommended.
1. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Frequent Travellers
B. Avoiding Travel Ailments
C. Common Health Problems
D. Travelling for Business or Pleasure
2. According to the passage, travelers are most commonly bothered by —–.
A. sunburn
B. motion sickness
C. insect bites
D. headaches
3. The word affliction can best be replaced by .
A. result
B. experience
C. ailment
D. supply
4. According to the passage, what can be used to remedy motion sickness?
A. A moving vehicle
B. Pain-killers
C. Ginger capsules
D. A first-aid kit
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a solution to a
health problem?
A. Sunscreen
B. Cold cream
C. Repellent spray
D. Aspirin

Passage 2
Cabbage is a very common vegetable native to England and northwestern France
but now grown in many parts of Europe, Asia, and the American continents. There
are three kinds of cabbage, and all have the common characteristic of leaves grown
very close together, forming a hard, round head. The three types are white, savoy,
and red. While the white and red cabbages have prominent veins in their leaves,
the Savoy has wrinkled and blistered leaves.
Cabbage seeds are quite small. Farmers normally sow the seed in rows that are
about 36 inches apart. After young plants have sprouted, the rows are thinned to
allow a space of 18 to 24 inches apart between plants. Cabbage is a biennial.
Farmers normally grow it one year, store it during the winter, and replant it in the
spring to produce seed. By controlling the temperature to which the plant is
subjected in this way, farmers can produce either heads or seeds.
6. Where was cabbage originally found?
A. All over the world.
B. In France and England.
B. In Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
D. In Asia.
7. What is the main difference given in the passage between the types of cabbage
mentioned?
A. Taste.
B. Method of cultivation.
C. Appearance.
D. Ability to withstand cold.
8. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the cabbage?
A. Loose leaves and soft heads.
B. Biennial growing season.
C. Being grown successfully in many parts of the world.
D. Small seeds.
9. How are the young plants cultivated?
A. Foot and a half to two feet apart, in rows that are three feet from the
adjacent rows.
B. In rows that are 18 to 24 inches from nearby rows.
C. In three-foot rows, very close together.
D. No closer than 36 inches from the next plant.
10. What is a biennial?
A. Something that is able to fertilize seeds without another plant.
B. A member of the cabbage family.
C. Something that grows over a two-year period, alternating between
producing plants and seeds.
D. Something that cannot withstand cold temperatures.

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks
The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed
and interesting (11) ____ of everyday life in England (12) _____1660 and 1669.
Pepys writes about important news stones of the time, like disease, an enemy navy
(13) _____ up the River Thames and the Great Fire of London. He also writes
about himself, even about his (14)—– he often slept during church or (15) _______
at the pretty girls. He describes his home life – a (16) ________ with his wife and
how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he
liked music, the theatre, card (17) _____, and parties with good food and (18)
_____ of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important (19) ______ he was
a Member of Parliament and President of the Royal Society. He is also (20)
______ for his work for the British Navy.

11. A. description B. letter C. notice D. story

 12. A. between B. from C. through D. to

13. A. driving B. flying C. running D. sailing

14. A. accidents B. plans C. dreams D. faults

15. A. looked B. prayed C. talked D. thought

A.
16. conversation B. discussion C. quarrel D. talk

17. A. battles B. games C. matches D. plays

18. A. amount B. plenty C. much D. some

19. A. acts B. hobbies C. jobs D. studies

B. C. D.
20. A. reviewed remembered reminded reported

Part 2. Writing
Task 1. Using the given words to rewrite the sentences so that they do not
change the meanings
21. My sister has studied French for 2 years
My sister began studying French 2 years ago.
22. I have never seen such a mess in my life
It’s the first time I have seen such a mess in my life
23. Robert and Catherine have been married for 4 years
It’s 4 years since Robert and Catherine were married.
24. When did Catherine and Henry get engaged?
How long is it since Catherine and Henry got engaged?
25. I have never seen a dirtier-looking dog
It’s the first time I’ve seen such a dirty-looking dog.
26. Mary rang hours and hours ago
It’s hours and hours since Mary rang.
27. Tom is ill. He became ill three days ago
Tom has been ill for three days.
28. It’s 2 years since she left university
She has left university for 2 years.
29. I have never tasted such a delicious cake in my life
This is the first time I’ve tasted such a delicious cake.
30. How long is it since you saw Mary?
When did you see Mary?
Task 2. Write a paragraph about the process of making one kind of food
Test 3
Part 1. Reading
Passage 1
People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy. They
express their happiness by singing. When a bird sings, however, its song usually
means much more than that the bird is happy. Birds have many reasons for singing.
They sing to give information. Their songs are their language.
The most beautiful songs are sung by male birds. They sing when they want to
attract a female bird. It is their way of singing that they are looking for a wife.
Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away. To a bird, his tree or even a branch
of tree, is his home. He does not want strangers to come near him, so he sings to
warn them.
If a bird cannot sing well, he usually has some other means of giving important
information. Some birds dance, spread out their tails or make other sing. One bird
has a most unusual way of finding a wife. It builds a small garden of shell and
flowers.
1. Why do people usually sing?
A. They like birds
B. They feel happy
C. They want to tell a story
D. They like studying music.
2. Which birds sing the most beautiful songs?
A. Birds in a good temper
B. Male birds
C. Female birds
D. Female birds which attract male birds.
3. What warning does a bird sometimes sing?
A. A warning to keep away
B. A warning to come quickly
C. A warning about the approach of people
D. A warning to stop singing.
4. What do most birds usually do if they cannot sing well?
A. warn other birds to go away
B. give their information in another way
C. find a wife
D. fly high in the sky
5. What is one bird’s unusual way of attracting a female bird?
A. It dances
B. It spreads out its tail
C. It searches for a wife
D. It uses shells and flowers to make a garden.
Passage 2
Alfred Wainwright told me that one day in November 1952 he decided to set
himself a new task. He would climb all the hills and mountains in the English Lake
District and keep a notebook and drawings of all the routes, just for his own
enjoyment. He was by then forty-five, with a full-time job, and he calculated that
doing the 200 or so climbs in his spare time would take him thirteen years, nearly
up to his sixtieth birthday.
It was the publication of the new maps on the 1 to 25,000 scale which set off the
idea. He’d always felt disappointed by the 1 to 50,000 maps because of the lack of
detail. On a 1 to 50,000 map a walker can be walking about all day in an area
represented by 10 square centimetres. With the larger-scale maps, he has the
impression of covering more ground more quickly. He can move from the top of
the map to the bottom in a day. He wanted to check out the new, bigger-scale maps
and fill in for himself details like fields and walls.
“I love maps. Maps have always been my favourite literature. I would always
rather study a map than read a book, even a map of a place I have never been to
and never will. Have you ever tried to draw a map? There’s nothing like it for
real interest and concentration. I like to follow streams up from the valley to their
source, and if I cannot do it on the ground I like to do it on maps. I like to stand on
a mountain top and see the valley below as on a map.”
“Sometimes I think I should have taken up map-making as a career, instead of
which I turned out to be an accountant, sitting in an office all day, with figures that
passed in and out of the mind. The figures that stay there permanently are the
heights of mountains – Scafell Pike 3,206, Bowfell 2,960, Pillar 2,927.”
6. In 1952 Alfred Wainwright decided to keep a notebook so that he would have
—–.
A. information for making maps
B. a new interest to concentrate upon
C. record of his daily life
D. a place to note down figures
7. Why did Wainwright like the 1 to 25,000 maps?
A. They were easier to read.
B. They encouraged people to check their routes.
C. They gave more information.
D.They showed small streams.
8. On a day’s walk Wainwright likes to —–.
A. climb several mountains
B. walk along way very quickly
C. follow the course of streams .
D. make maps of valleys
9. Why does Wainwright say he prefers maps to books?
A. He prefers drawing to writing.
B. He likes being outdoors as much as possible.
C. Travelling has taken up a lot of his time.
D. Working out their meaning fascinates him.
10. What does Wainwright have to do in his daily job?
A. Make plans and diagrams
B. Calculate figures
C. Climb mountains
D. Produce maps
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks
On a cold March evening, Claire Johnson sat down at the kitchen table in her home
near London. She and her family had (11) ______ thirty years there. Her husband
and her daughter were already at the table. They (12) ______ a packet of biscuits
and drank tea (13) _____ with water which Claire had boiled in their only pan. It
was the same kitchen in (14) _____ Claire had organized hundreds of enormous
meals for her friends from all (15) _____ the world. For so (16) _____ years the
sounds of her family, friends and visitors had filled the house. Now it was quiet. It
would soon be (17) _____ to go. She had packed the last of their clothes (18)
______ two suitcases which her husband had (19) _____ from a friend. The three
of them ate their food in (20) _____ . They didn’t know what tomorrow would
bring.

11
. A. left B. attended C. spent D. taken

12
. A. gave B. shared C. used D. offered

13
. A.done B. got C. put D. made

14
. A. where B. what C. which D. whose
 15
. A. over B. about C. through D. among

16
. A. several B. many C. much D. plenty

17
. A. hour B. moment C. occasion D. time

18
. A. for B. onto C. into D. with

19
. A. given B. borrowed C. lent D. supplied

20
. A. quiet B. calm C. silence D. rest

Part 2. Writing
Task 1. Using the given words to rewrite the sentences so that they do not
change the meanings

21. She teaches English well

She is a good English teacher.
22. She types with care
She is a careful typist.
23. I slept well last night
I had a good sleep last night.
24. Carol Stuart is a good cook and swimmer
Carol Stuart cooks and swims well.
25. My grandfather is a lover of music
My grandfather loves music.
26. The train journey from London to Bristol takes 2 hours
It is a 2-hour train journey from London to Bristol.
27. She is a good singer
She sings well.
28. It takes six hours to drive from London to Edinburgh
It’s a six-hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
29. She plays tennis well
She is a good tennis player.
30. A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning
There is a train (leaving) at eight o’clock every morning
Task 2. Write a paragraph about how to make one kind of cake.
Test 4
Part 1. Reading
Passage 1
Hurricanes are violent storms that cause millions of dollars in property damage and
take many lives. They can be extremely dangerous, and too often people
underestimate their fury.
Hurricanes normally originate as a small area of thunderstorms over the Atlantic
Ocean west of the Cape Verde Island during August or September. For several
days, the area of the storm increases and the air pressure falls slowly. A center of
low pressure forms, and winds begin to whirl around it. It is blown westward,
increasing in size and strength.
Hurricanes hunter then fly out to the storm in order to determine its size and
intensity and to trace its direction. They drop radiosondes, or instruments for
recording temperature, air pressure, and humidity, into the storms. They also look
ay the size of waves on the ocean, the cloud, and the eyes of the storm. The eye is a
region of relative calm and clear skies in the center of hurricane. People often lose
their lives by leaving shelter when the eye has arrived, only to be caught in
tremendous winds again when the eye has passed.
1. What is the eye of the hurricane?
A. The power centre of the storm
B. The part that determines its direction
C. The calm centre of the storm
D. The first part that makes landfall.
2. What is a ‘radiosonde’ as mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. A high-frequency air wave
B. A type of isotope
C. A device that records the sounds inside the storm
D. An instrument for determining factors that provide insight into the
characteristics of the storm.
3. The word whirl in paragraph 2 most nearly means —–.
A. cool
B. weaken
C. spin
D. collapse
4. It is implied in the passage that hurricane hunters strive to _________ the
hurricane.
A. learn about
B. control
C. destroy
D. change the direction of
5. Indications that a hurricane is forming are —–.
A. increased power of the eye and decreased air pressure
B. increased size of the hurricane and decreased air pressure
C. decreased size of the hurricane and increased air pressure
D. eastward movement and decreased air pressure
Passage 2
Winter driving is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to
happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the
top of the hill. Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you
off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road.
Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven
movements can make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you
turn the wheel, touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and
as slow as possible. Imagine you are driving wi’:h a cup of hot coffee on the seat
next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill it.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is,
the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently
braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In
general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three
times this distance in snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car
at all times and you will avoid trouble.
6. What is the writer trying to do in this text?
A. To complain about bad winter driving.
B. To give information about winter weather.
C. To warn people against driving in winter.
D. To advise people about safe driving in winter.
7. Why would someone read this text?
A. To find out about the weather.
B. To get information on driving lessons.
C. To learn about better driving.
D. To decide when to travel.
8. What does the writer think?
A. People should avoid driving in the snow.
B. Drivers should expect problems in winter.
C. People drive too fast in winter.
D. Winter drivers should use their brakes less.
9. Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee?
A. To explain the importance of smooth movements.
B. Because he thinks refreshments are important for drivers.
C. Because he wants drivers to be more relaxed.
D. To show how it can be spilt.
10. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?
A. Drive Carefully – Ice On Road Ahead
B. Reduce Speed Now – Fog Ahead
C. Drive Carefully – Road Repairs Ahead
D. Slow Down – Accident Ahead
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks
There has been a revolution in the world of newspapers. Not many years (11)—–,
newspapers were still being produced using techniques unchanged for (12)
—– hundred years. The journalists gave their stories to a typist, who prepared them
for an editor, who passed them on (13)—– the printer. The printer, who was a (14)
—– skilled man, set up the type. (15)—– was then collected to make the pages.
When the pages were complete, the printing machines could be
(16)______. Nowadays what (17)—– ? The journalists type their stories into
a computer. The (18)—– checks their spelling, plans the pages, shapes the articles.
When the pages are ready, another computer may control the printing. (19)—– can
be no doubt about it, producing a newspaper is an entirely different (20)—– now.
11. A. before B. after C. ago D. yet

B. more
12. A. a than C. and D. over

13. A. to B. by C. through D. with

14. A. hardly B. mostly C. partly D. very

15. A. They B. Which C. This D. All

16. A. switched B. started C. stopped D. moved

17. A. gives B. occurs C. goes D.happens

A.
18. computer B. editor C. typist D. printer

19. A. It B. There C. You D. We

C. D.
20. A. skill B. work management business

Part 2. Writing
Task 1. Using the given words to rewrite the sentences so that they do not
change the meanings
21. It’s difficult to get a good job.
Getting a good job is difficult.
22. His pronunciation is hard to understand.
It’s hard to understand his pronunciation.
23. It’s difficult for us to answer this question.
This question is difficult for us to answer.
24. Learning English is interesting.
It is interesting to learn English.
25. We couldn’t answer this question because it was very hard
The question was so hard that we couldn’t answer it./The question was too hard
for us to answer
26. Speaking English fluently is not easy.
It is not easy to speak English.
27. It was impossible to work in that condition.
Working in that condition was impossible.
28. I fell asleep because the film was so boring
The film was so boring that I fell asleep.
29. I’m too poor to take a space trip.
I’m not rich enough to take a space trip.
30. He is too short to be a goalkeeper.
He isn’t tall enough to be a goalkeeper.
Task 2. Write a paragraph telling about your favorite childhood story
Test 5
Part 1. Reading
Passage 1
People who travel frequently on business or for pleasure often suffer from health
problem, yet over half of these problems can easily be prevented. The most
common ailment, a headache, can be avoided by taking along an ample supply of
aspirins or other pain relievers. Another common affliction is motion sickness
caused by the constant movement of a vehicle. Ginger capsules, sold in most
health-food stores, have been found effective as a remedy, other familiar problems
include sunburn, which can be prevented by using an effective sunscreen, and
insect bites, which can be controlled with use of a repellent spray or ointment. For
everyday cuts and scratches, a first-aid kit containing bandages and antiseptic
cream is recommended.
1. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Frequent Travellers
B. Avoiding Travel Ailments
C. Common Health Problems
D. Travelling for Business or Pleasure
2. According to the passage, travelers are most commonly bothered by —–.
A. sunburn
B. motion sickness
C. insect bites
D. headaches
3. The word affliction can best be replaced by .
A. result
B. experience
C. ailment
D. supply
4. According to the passage, what can be used to remedy motion sickness?
A. A moving vehicle
B. Pain-killers
C. Ginger capsules
D. A first-aid kit
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a solution to a
health problem?
A. Sunscreen
B. Cold cream
C. Repellent spray
D. Aspirin
Passage 2
Alison closed the door of her small flat and put down her briefcase. It had been
another exhausting day at the travel agency where she worked, and she was
looking forward to being alone. There was an interesting programme she wanted to
watch on television later in the evening. She had just started preparing her dinner
when there was a knock at her door.
“Oh, no! Who on earth could that be?” she muttered. She went to the door and
looked through the “spy hole”. A man of about sixty was standing there. It took her
a few seconds to realize who he was. He lived in the flat below. They had passed
on the stairs once or twice and had exchanged the usual greetings. He had a long,
thin face with two large front teeth that made he look like a rabbit.
“Sorry to bother you, but … uh … there’s something I’d like to…er …talk to you
about,” he mumbled when she opened the door. Alison hesitated but then asked
him to come in. Then she noticed the dog. Alison detested dogs, particularly big
ones. This one was a very old and very fat bulldog.
The man went into her small living room and sat down on the sofa. The dog
followed him and climbed up on the sofa next to him. Its mouth was open and it
was breathing heavily. Alison saw several drops of the dog’s saliva fall on the light
green material that covered the sofa.
“Do you mind if I smoke?” the man asked. Without waiting for an answer, he lit a
cigarette.
“You must be wondering why I’ve come. Well, I hope you won’t be offended, but
…” He stopped suddenly and coughed. His face went very red. Another cough
exploded from somewhere very deep inside him. He pulled a dirty, grey
handkerchief out of his pocket and spat into it. Some ashes from his cigarette fell
on the floor. He looked around the room. Alison glanced at her watch. The man
seemed to have forgotten what he wanted to say.
“Nice place you’ve got here,” he said at last.
6. How do you think Alison felt when she heard the knock at her door?
A. afraid
B. irritated
C. pleased
D. curious
7. Who was the man at the door?
A. Someone she worked with.
B. A friend who needed advice.
C. A complete stranger
D. A neighbour she hardly knew.
8. What do you think Alison said to herself when she saw the dog?
A. “I wish he hadn’t brought that dog in here.”
B. “Oh, what a nice dog.”
C. “I wonder what’s wrong with the poor thing.”
D. “I like some dogs but not this one.”
9. Why did the man want to talk to Alison?
A. He had forgotten to tell her something.
B. He wanted to tell her how nice her flat was.
C. The text doesn’t tell US.
D. He wanted to apologize for offending her.
10. What do you think was Alison’s general impression of the man after he came
in?
A. She had no feelings about him at all.
B. She thought he was very interesting.
C. She liked him but not his dog.
D. He had some very annoying habits.

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks
“My home is in the air – I do an enormous amount of travelling. It is a fast life and
(11)—– of work, but I like it and that is the only way (12)—– Everything is tiring
– music, traveling – but what can I do? I am not (13)—– to complain. It is hard to
imagine now (14)—– I will ever be very long in one place. My hometown is on the
Caspian sea. There is sea, wind, sun and (15)—– many tourists and hotels. I have
my own flat with four or five rooms, but I am seldom there. If I am there for a day
or two I prefer to (16)—– with my mother and grandmother. They live in a small
house, (17)—– it is very comfortable and my mother cooks for me. I like
good, simple food. I have no wife, no brothers or sisters and my father (18)
—– when I was seven. He was an engineer and I don’t (19)—– him very well. He
liked music very much and wanted me to (20)—– a musician”.

11. A. most B. full C. complete D. more

12. A. for B. to C. in D. by

13. A. wanted B. taken C. used D. known

14. A. and B. so C. while D. that

15. A. far B. too C. much D. more

 16. A. stay B. go C. do D. spend

17. A. but B. since C. even D. which

18. A. killed B. gone C. passed D. died

B.
19. A. know remember C. remind D. see

20. A. become B. turn C. develop D. grow

Part 2. Writing
Task 1. Using the given words to rewrite the sentences so that they do not
change the meanings
21. I didn’t want to turn the TV off because it was a very good film
The film was so good that I didn’t want to turn the TV off.
22. He spoke so quickly that I couldn’t understand what he said
He spoke too quickly for me to understand what he said.
23. Mark is too young to see the horror film
Mark is so young that he can’t see the horror film.
24. He climbed the tree in order to get a better view
He climbed the tree in order that/so that he could get a better view.
25. You should get up early so that you will have time to review your lesson
You should get up early in order to have time to review your lesson.
26. We should do morning exercise regularly so as to improve our health
We should do morning exercise regularly so that we can improve our health
27. She put on warm clothes so that she wouldn’t catch cold
She put on warm clothes in order not to catch cold.
28. He hurried to the station so as not to miss the train
He hurried to the station so that he didn’t miss the train.

29. Mary went to the library in order that she could borrow some books
Mary went to the library in order to borrow some books.
30. John gets up early so that he won’t be late for class
John gets up early in order not to be late for class.
Task 2. Write a paragraph about how to use an equipment in your house.
Test 6
Part 1. Reading
Passage 1
Edwin Forrest, often acknowledged as America’s first national idol of American
theatre, was born in Philadelphia in 1806. He was only 14 years old when he
played Young Norval in Home’s Douglas. He gained experience supporting
Edmund Kean in Shakespearean roles. In 1826 he established himself as one of the
great tragedians of the century with his role as Othello in a New York debut. His
acting was bold and forceful, though he was also criticized for his boasting and
loud language. His violent temper did not injure his reputation as an actor, though,
and his last appearance as Richelieu in Boston in 1871 was greeted with acclaim.
1. Which of the following statements is best supported by this passage?
A. Though Edwin Forrest was criticized, his reputation was not damaged.
B. Forrest was a great actor, but was brought down by his uncontrollable temper.
C. Though bold in his acting, in reality Forrest’s life was a tragedy.
D. Forrest became a national idol at age 14, but was ruined later.
2. Which of the following roles was NOT one that Forrest played?
A. Young Norval
B. Edmund Kean
C. Othello
D. Richelieu
3. According to the author Forrest was —–.
A. angry
B. temperamental
C. satisfied
D. creative
4. The word injure could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. support
B. damage
C. critique
D. offend
5. According to the passage, what happened in 1826?
A. New York produced a new tragedian.
B. Forrest was in a New York play.
C. Forrest made his first debut
D. Othello became known as a great tragedy.
Passage 2
The natural world is under violent assault from man.
The seas and rivers are being poisoned by radioactive wastes, by chemical
discharges and by the dumping of dangerous toxins and raw sewage. The air we
breathe is polluted by smoke and fumes from factories and motor vehicles; even
the rain is poisoned.
It’s little wonder forests and lakes are being destroyed and everywhere wildlife is
disappearing. Yet the destruction continues.
Governments and industries throughout the world are intensifying their efforts to
extract the earth’s mineral riches and to plunder its living resources.
The great rain-forests and the frozen continents alike are seriously threatened. And
this despite the warnings of the scientific community and the deep concern of
millions of ordinary people.
Despite the fact, too, that we can create environmentally-clean industries, harness
the power of the sun, wind and waves for our energy needs and manage the finite
resources of the earth in a way that will safeguard our future and protect all the rich
variety of life-forms which share this planet with US.
But there is still hope. The forces of destruction are being challenged across the
globe – and at the spearhead of this challenge is Greenpeace.
Wherever the environment is in danger, Greenpeace has made a stand. Its scientific
presentations and peaceful direct actions at sea and on land have shocked
governments and industries into an awareness that Greenpeace will not allow the
natural world to be destroyed.
Those actions, too, have won the admiration and support of millions.
Now you can strengthen the thin green line; you can make your voice heard in
defence of living world by joining Greenpeace today.
Thank God someone’s making waves.
6. Which one of these statements is not made?
A. Drinking water is polluted.
B. Radioactive waste poisons the sea.
C. Sewage isn’t processed.
D. Cars and factories poison the air.
7. The writer —– forests and lakes are being destroyed.
A. is surprised that
B. is unsure why
C. wonders why
D. understands why
8. Rain forests are being destroyed because governments and industries —–.
A. are unaware of what they’re doing wrong.
B. are rich and powerful
C. choose to ignore criticism.
D. basically care about the environment.
9. The earth’s resources —–.
A. should only be for people.
B. can be made to last longer.
C. will last forever.
D. belongs to just humans and animals.
10. Governments and industries —–.
A. don’t know what Greenpeace thinks.
B. are forced to understand the problems by Greenpeace.
C. can easily ignore Greenpeace.
D. misunderstand what Greenpeace thinks.

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks
Like any other university, the Open University can give you a degree. However,
you don’t have to (11)—– working to study. It can also open up a whole variety
(12)—– interests. If you have (13)—– studied before, you will enjoy the special,
new pleasure of (14)—– your knowledge. You will make friends of (15)—– kinds.
You may also (16)—– that your qualification provides new career
opportunities. You don’t actually (17)—– to the Open University for lectures,
but study at home, using television, radio and computer software. You can (18)
—– one class a month if you wish at an Open University centre. Of course, there
are exams to take, as in (19)—– university. If you (20)—– like to know more, all
you have to do is complete the form below. It could be the start of a wonderful new
period in your life.
 11
. A. stop B. end C. break D. leave

12
. A. from B. of C. in D. for

13
. A. ever B. never C. often D. always

14 C.
. A. growing B. changing adding D. increasing

15
. A. all B.each C. both D. every

16
. A. suggest B. find C. wish D. want

17
. A. join B. enter C. arrive D. go

18
. A. give B. attend C. learn D. study

19
. A. any B. some . C. many D. most

20
. A. did B. will C. would D. can

Part 2. Writing
Task 1. Using the given words to rewrite the sentences so that they do not
change the meanings
21. I didn’t want to turn the TV off because it was a very good film
The film was so good that I didn’t want to turn the TV off.
22. He spoke so quickly that I couldn’t understand what he said
He spoke too quickly for me to understand what he said.
23. Mark is too young to see the horror film
Mark is so young that he couldn’t see the horror film.
24. He climbed the tree in order to get a better view
He climbed the tree in order that he could get a better view
25. You should get up early so that you will have time to review your lesson
You should get up early in order to have time to review your lesson.
26. We should do morning exercise regularly so as to improve our health
We should do morning exercise regularly so that we can improve our health.
27. She put on warm clothes so that she wouldn’t catch cold
She put on warm clothes in order not to catch cold.
28. He hurried to the station so as not to miss the train
He hurried to the station so that he didn’t miss the train.
29. Mary went to the library in order that she could borrow some books
Mary went to the library to borrow some books
30. John gets up early so that he won’t be late for class
John gets up early in order not to be late for class
Task 2. “Is it better to reuse what you have or buy new things”. Write a
paragraph to express your opinion.
Test 7
Part 1. Reading
Passage 1
Traditionally, mental tests have been divided into two types. Achievement tests are
designed to measure acquired skills and knowledge, particularly those that
have been explicitly taught. The proficiency exams are required by some states for
high school graduation are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed to
measure a person’s ability to acquire new skills or knowledge. For example,
vocational aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do better as a
mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in some sense achievement
tests because they assume some sort of past learning or experience with certain
objects, words, or situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude
tests is one of degree and intended use.
1. The author’s main purpose in this passage is to —–.
A. show importance of testing
B. relate a story about aptitude and achievement tests
C. compare and contrast achievement and aptitude tests
D. criticize the use of testing to measure a person’s ability
2. This passage would most likely appear in —–.
A. an art journal
B. a novel
C. a psychology book
D. a medical journal
3. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this passage?
A. Aptitude and achievement tests are interchangeable.
B. An aptitude test might be helpful to a person contemplating a career move.
C. All high school students should take proficiency exams.
D. Tests are a means of acquiring skills and knowledge.
4. The paragraph preceding this one most likely deals with —–.
A. other types of psychological testing
B. the relation between education and achievement
C. career choices
D. the requirements for high school graduation
5. The author’s attitude toward the subject of testing is —–.
A. indifferent
B. objective
C. critical
D. emotional
Passage 2
Hydrogen, the lightest and simplest of the elements, has several properties that
make it valuable for many industries. It releases more heat per unit of weight than
any other fuel. In rocket engines, tons of hydrogen and oxygen are burned, and
hydrogen is used with oxygen for wedding torches that produce temperatures as
high as 4,000 degrees F and can be used in cutting steel. Fuel cells to generate
electricity operate on hydrogen and oxygen.
Hydrogen also serves to prevent metals from tarnishing during heat treatments by
removing the oxygen from them. Although it would be difficult to remove the
oxygen by itself, hydrogen readily combines with oxygen to form water, which can
be heated to steam and easily removed.
Hydrogen is also useful in the food industry for a process known as hydrogenation.
Products such as margarine and cooking oils are changed from liquids to
semisolids by adding hydrogen to their molecules. Soap manufacturers also use
hydrogen for this purpose.
Hydrogen is also one of the coolest refrigerants. It does not become a liquid until it
reaches temperatures of – 425 degrees F. Pure oxygen gas is used in large electric
generators to cool the coils. In addition, in the chemical industry, hydrogen is used
to produce ammonia, gasoline, methyl alcohol, and many other important products.
6. What is the author’s purpose in the passage?
A. To explain the industrial uses of hydrogen
B. To describe the chemical properties of hydrogen
C. To discuss hydrogenation
D. To give examples of how hydrogen and oxygen combine
7. How can hydrogen be used to cut steel?
A. By cooling the steel to a very low temperature
B. By cooling the hydrogen with oxygen to a very low temperature
C. By heating the steel to a very high temperature
D. By heating the hydrogen with oxygen to a very high temperature
8. The author mentions all of the following as uses for hydrogen EXCEPT —–.
A. To remove tarnish from metals
B. To produce fuels such as gasoline and methyl alcohol
C. To operate fuel cells that generate electricity
D. To change solid foods to liquids
9. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to —–.
A. fuel cells
B. metals
C. treatments
D. products
10. It can be inferred from the passage that hydrogen —–.
A. is too dangerous to be used for industrial purposes
B. has many purposes in a variety of industries
C. has limited industrial uses because of its dangerous properties
D. is used in many industries for basically the same purpose

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks
You can make life more difficult for thieves by (11)—– your wallet in an inside
pocket instead of a back pocket. But make sure that you still have it if someone
bumps into you in a (12)—– . Most pickpockets are very skilful. Never let your
handbag out of your (13)—– . On public transport, (14)—– hold of it. You are also
(15)—– to take travellers’ cheques rather than cash when you go abroad, and to use
cash dispensers which are on (16)—– streets, or are well lit at night. A quarter of
all crimes are car thefts or thefts of things from cars, like radios and cassette
players. If your car is (17)—– , you may not get it back. One in four are never
found, and even if it is, it may be badly (18)—– . Always lock all doors and
windows, and think about fitting a car alarm too. If you are buying a new
radio/cassette player, it is (19)—– choosing one that is security-coded or
removable by the driver. These precautions will help to (20)—– thieves.
 11. A. taking B. holding C. carrying D. bringing

12. A. mass B. band C. crowd D. group

13. A. view B. sight C. visibility D. vision

14. A. keep B. catch C. take D. have

15. A. suggested B. told C. informed D. advised

B.
16. A. main important C. principal D. major

17. A. robbed B. burgled C. stolen D. hijacked

B.
18. A. hurt damaged C. spoilt D. injured

19. A. beneficial B. practical C. worthwhile D. sensible

20. A. put off B. put down C. put out D. put back

Part 2. Writing
Task 1. Using the given words to rewrite the sentences so that they do not
change the meanings
21. We hurried to school so as not to be late
We hurried to school so that we wouldn’t be late.
22. Tom is saving up so that he can buy a new bicycle
Tom is saving up in order to buy a new bicycle
23. He studies hard to pass his exam
He studies hard so that he could pass his exam
24. The fridge was so heavy that we couldn’t move it
The fridge was too heavy for us to move.
25. The gate is closed to stop the children running into the road
The gate is closed so that the children can’t run into the road.
26. It was such a dirty beach that I decided not to stay
The beach was so dirty that I decided not to stay
27. The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it
The water was too cold for the children to swim in.
28.The cake was so hard that I couldn’t eat it
It was such a hard cake that I couldn’t eat it
29. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough
The sea was so rough that the children couldn’t go swimming.
30. Tom is not old enough to drive the car
Tom is too young to drive a car./ Tom is so young that he can’t drive a car.
Task 2. Write a paragraph to talk about the advantages of recycling.
Test 8
Part 1. Reading
Read the text and choose the best answer to each of the following questions
Passage 1
Sleep is very important to human beings. An average person spends 220,000 hours
of his life sleeping. Until about 30 years ago, no one knew much about sleep,
although doctors and scientists have done research in sleep laboratories, they have
learnt a great deal by studying people as they are sleeping, but there is still much
that they don’t understand. Sleeping is a biological need, but your brain never
really sleeps. It is never actually blank. The things that were on your mind during
the day are still there at night. They appear as dreams which people have discussed
for years. Sometimes people believed that dreams had magical powers or that they
could tell the future. You may have sweet dreams or nightmares.
Sleep is very important to humans. We spend one third of our life sleeping, so we
need to understand everything we can about sleep.
1. How long does an average person sleep during his life time?
A. 220,000 hours
B. a third of his life
C. 30 years
D. A & B are correct
2. Doctors and scientists —–.
A. don’t know anything about sleep
B. have learnt much about sleep
C. think there is still things that they don’t understand
D. B & C are correct
3. Sleeping is a —–need.
A. human
B. physical
C. psychological
D. biological
4. When we sleep, —–.
A. our brain sleeps too
B. our brain still works
C. our brain doesn’t work any more
D. our brain is quite blank
5. Dreams are things —–.
A. that appear when we sleep
B. that never appear when we sleep
C. that were on our mind during the day
D. that are called nightmares
Passage 2
Hydrogen, the lightest and simplest of the elements, has several properties that
make it valuable for many industries. It releases more heat per unit of weight than
any other fuel. In rocket engines, tons of hydrogen and oxygen are burned, and
hydrogen is used with oxygen for wedding torches that produce temperatures as
high as 4,000 degrees F and can be used in cutting steel. Fuel cells to generate
electricity operate on hydrogen and oxygen.
Hydrogen also serves to prevent metals from tarnishing during heat treatments by
removing the oxygen from them. Although it would be difficult to remove the
oxygen by itself, hydrogen readily combines with oxygen to form water, which can
be heated to steam and easily removed.
Hydrogen is also useful in the food industry for a process known as hydrogenation.
Products such as margarine and cooking oils are changed from liquids to
semisolids by adding hydrogen to their molecules. Soap manufacturers also use
hydrogen for this purpose.
Hydrogen is also one of the coolest refrigerants. It does not become a liquid until it
reaches temperatures of – 425 degrees F. Pure oxygen gas is used in large electric
generators to cool the coils. In addition, in the chemical industry, hydrogen is used
to produce ammonia, gasoline, methyl alcohol, and many other important products.
6. What is the author’s purpose in the passage?
A. To explain the industrial uses of hydrogen
B. To describe the chemical properties of hydrogen
C. To discuss hydrogenation
D. To give examples of how hydrogen and oxygen combine
7. How can hydrogen be used to cut steel?
A. By cooling the steel to a very low temperature
B. By cooling the hydrogen with oxygen to a very low temperature
C. By heating the steel to a very high temperature
D. By heating the hydrogen with oxygen to a very high temperature
8. The author mentions all of the following as uses for hydrogen EXCEPT —–.
A. To remove tarnish from metals
B. To produce fuels such as gasoline and methyl alcohol
C. To operate fuel cells that generate electricity
D. To change solid foods to liquids
9. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to —–.
A. fuel cells
B. metals
C. treatments
D. products
10. It can be inferred from the passage that hydrogen —–.
A. is too dangerous to be used for industrial purposes
B. has many purposes in a variety of industries
C. has limited industrial uses because of its dangerous properties
D. is used in many industries for basically the same purpose
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks
The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed
and interesting (11) ____ of everyday life in England (12) _____1660 and 1669.
Pepys writes about important news stones of the time, like disease, an enemy navy
(13) _____ up the River Thames and the Great Fire of London. He also writes
about himself, even about his (14)—– he often slept during church or (15) _______
at the pretty girls. He describes his home life – a (16) ________ with his wife and
how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he
liked music, the theatre, card (17) _____, and parties with good food and (18)
_____ of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important (19) ______ he was
a Member of Parliament and President of the Royal Society. He is also (20)
______ for his work for the British Navy.

11. A. description B. letter C. notice D. story

12. A. between B. from C. through D. to

13. A. driving B. flying C. running D. sailing

14. A. accidents B. plans C. dreams D. faults

15. A. looked B. prayed C. talked D. thought

A.
16. conversation B. discussion C. quarrel D. talk

17. A. battles B. games C. matches D. plays

18. A. amount B. plenty C. much D. some

19. A. acts B. hobbies C. jobs D. studies

20. A. reviewed B. C. D.
 remembered reminded reported

Part 2. Writing
Task 1. Using the given words to rewrite the sentences so that they do not
change the meanings
21. I have never read such a romantic story
This is the first time I have read such a romantic story.
22. We started cooking for the party four hours ago
We have cooked/have been cooking for the party for four hours.
23. How long is it since they bought the house?
When did they buy the house?
24. It’s years since we decorated this room
We haven’t decorated this room for years.
25. She hasn’t been to the hairdresser for three months
It’s three months since she was to the hairdresser.
26. It was such a dirty beach that I decided not to stay
The beach was so dirty that I decided not to stay.
27. The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it
The water was too cold for the children to swim in.
28.The cake was so hard that I couldn’t eat it
It was such a hard cake that I couldn’t eat it.
29. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough
The sea was so rough that the children couldn’t go swimming.
30. Tom is not old enough to drive the car.
Tom is too young to drive a car./Tom is so young that he can’t drive a car.
Task 2. Write a paragraph to talk about the advantages of recycling.
Test 9
Part 1. Reading
Passage 1
People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy. They
express their happiness by singing. When a bird sings, however, its song usually
means much more than that the bird is happy. Birds have many reasons for singing.
They sing to give information. Their songs are their language.
The most beautiful songs are sung by male birds. They sing when they want to
attract a female bird. It is their way of singing that they are looking for a wife.
Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away. To a bird, his tree or even a branch
of tree, is his home. He does not want strangers to come near him, so he sings to
warn them.
If a bird cannot sing well, he usually has some other means of giving important
information. Some birds dance, spread out their tails or make other sing. One bird
has a most unusual way of finding a wife. It builds a small garden of shell and
flowers.
1. Why do people usually sing?
A. They like birds
B. They feel happy
C. They want to tell a story
D. They like studying music.
2. Which birds sing the most beautiful songs?
A. Birds in a good temper
B. Male birds
C. Female birds
D. Female birds which attract male birds.
3. What warning does a bird sometimes sing?
A. A warning to keep away
B. A warning to come quickly
C. A warning about the approach of people
D. A warning to stop singing.
4. What do most birds usually do if they cannot sing well?
A. warn other birds to go away
B. give their information in another way
C. find a wife
D. fly high in the sky
5. What is one bird’s unusual way of attracting a female bird?
A. It dances
B. It spreads out its tail
C. It searches for a wife
D. It uses shells and flowers to make a garden.
Passage 2
Alfred Wainwright told me that one day in November 1952 he decided to set
himself a new task. He would climb all the hills and mountains in the English Lake
District and keep a notebook and drawings of all the routes, just for his own
enjoyment. He was by then forty-five, with a full-time job, and he calculated that
doing the 200 or so climbs in his spare time would take him thirteen years, nearly
up to his sixtieth birthday.
It was the publication of the new maps on the 1 to 25,000 scale which set off the
idea. He’d always felt disappointed by the 1 to 50,000 maps because of the lack of
detail. On a 1 to 50,000 map a walker can be walking about all day in an area
represented by 10 square centimetres. With the larger-scale maps, he has the
impression of covering more ground more quickly. He can move from the top of
the map to the bottom in a day. He wanted to check out the new, bigger-scale maps
and fill in for himself details like fields and walls.
“I love maps. Maps have always been my favourite literature. I would always
rather study a map than read a book, even a map of a place I have never been to
and never will. Have you ever tried to draw a map? There’s nothing like it for
real interest and concentration. I like to follow streams up from the valley to their
source, and if I cannot do it on the ground I like to do it on maps. I like to stand on
a mountain top and see the valley below as on a map.”
“Sometimes I think I should have taken up map-making as a career, instead of
which I turned out to be an accountant, sitting in an office all day, with figures that
passed in and out of the mind. The figures that stay there permanently are the
heights of mountains – Scafell Pike 3,206, Bowfell 2,960, Pillar 2,927.”
6. In 1952 Alfred Wainwright decided to keep a notebook so that he would have
—–.
A. information for making maps
B. a new interest to concentrate upon
C. record of his daily life
D. a place to note down figures
7. Why did Wainwright like the 1 to 25,000 maps?
A. They were easier to read.
B. They encouraged people to check their routes.
C. They gave more information.
D.They showed small streams.
8. On a day’s walk Wainwright likes to —–.
A. climb several mountains
B. walk along way very quickly
C. follow the course of streams .
D. make maps of valleys
9. Why does Wainwright say he prefers maps to books?
A. He prefers drawing to writing.
B. He likes being outdoors as much as possible.
C. Travelling has taken up a lot of his time.
D. Working out their meaning fascinates him.
10. What does Wainwright have to do in his daily job?
A. Make plans and diagrams
B. Calculate figures
C. Climb mountains
D. Produce maps
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks
On a cold March evening, Claire Johnson sat down at the kitchen table in her home
near London. She and her family had (11) ______ thirty years there. Her husband
and her daughter were already at the table. They (12) ______ a packet of biscuits
and drank tea (13) _____ with water which Claire had boiled in their only pan. It
was the same kitchen in (14) _____ Claire had organized hundreds of enormous
meals for her friends from all (15) _____ the world. For so (16) _____ years the
sounds of her family, friends and visitors had filled the house. Now it was quiet. It
would soon be (17) _____ to go. She had packed the last of their clothes (18)
______ two suitcases which her husband had (19) _____ from a friend. The three
of them ate their food in (20) _____ . They didn’t know what tomorrow would
bring.

11
. A. left B. attended C. spent D. taken

12
. A. gave B. shared C. used D. offered

13
. A.done B. got C. put D. made

14
. A. where B. what C. which D. whose

15
. A. over B. about C. through D. among
 16
. A. several B. many C. much D. plenty

17
. A. hour B. moment C. occasion D. time

18
. A. for B. onto C. into D. with

19
. A. given B. borrowed C. lent D. supplied

20
. A. quiet B. calm C. silence D. rest

Part 2. Writing
Task 1. Using the given words to rewrite the sentences so that they do not
change the meanings
21. I didn’t want to turn the TV off because it was a very good film
The film was so good that I didn’t want to turn the TV off.
22. He spoke so quickly that I couldn’t understand what he said
He spoke too quickly for us to understand what he said
23. Mark is too young to see the horror film
Mark is so young that he can’t see the horror film.
24. He climbed the tree in order to get a better view
He climbed the tree so that he could get a better view.
25. You should get up early so that you will have time to review your lesson
You should get up early to/in order to have time to review your lesson
26. I’ve never met such a famous person before
It’s the first time I have met such a famous person.
27. They last visited me five years ago
They haven’t visited me for five years.
28. I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years
The last time I was to Bristol was 3 years ago.
29. Laurence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan
Laurence last saw his sister when she left for Japan
30. Lucy hasn’t worn that dress since Barbara’s wedding
The last time Lucy wore that dress was at Barbara’s wedding
Task 2. Write a paragraph about the process of making your favorite food
Test 10
Part 1. Reading
Passage 1
Traditionally, mental tests have been divided into two types. Achievement tests are
designed to measure acquired skills and knowledge, particularly those that
have been explicitly taught. The proficiency exams are required by some states for
high school graduation are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed to
measure a person’s ability to acquire new skills or knowledge. For example,
vocational aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do better as a
mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in some sense achievement
tests because they assume some sort of past learning or experience with certain
objects, words, or situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude
tests is one of degree and intended use.
1. The author’s main purpose in this passage is to —–.
A. show importance of testing
B. relate a story about aptitude and achievement tests
C. compare and contrast achievement and aptitude tests
D. criticize the use of testing to measure a person’s ability
2. This passage would most likely appear in —–.
A. an art journal
B. a novel
C. a psychology book
D. a medical journal
3. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this passage?
A. Aptitude and achievement tests are interchangeable.
B. An aptitude test might be helpful to a person contemplating a career move.
C. All high school students should take proficiency exams.
D. Tests are a means of acquiring skills and knowledge.
4. The paragraph preceding this one most likely deals with —–.
A. other types of psychological testing
B. the relation between education and achievement
C. career choices
D. the requirements for high school graduation
5. The author’s attitude toward the subject of testing is —–.
A. indifferent
B. objective
C. critical
D. emotional
Passage 2
Hydrogen, the lightest and simplest of the elements, has several properties that
make it valuable for many industries. It releases more heat per unit of weight than
any other fuel. In rocket engines, tons of hydrogen and oxygen are burned, and
hydrogen is used with oxygen for wedding torches that produce temperatures as
high as 4,000 degrees F and can be used in cutting steel. Fuel cells to generate
electricity operate on hydrogen and oxygen.
Hydrogen also serves to prevent metals from tarnishing during heat treatments by
removing the oxygen from them. Although it would be difficult to remove the
oxygen by itself, hydrogen readily combines with oxygen to form water, which can
be heated to steam and easily removed.
Hydrogen is also useful in the food industry for a process known as hydrogenation.
Products such as margarine and cooking oils are changed from liquids to
semisolids by adding hydrogen to their molecules. Soap manufacturers also use
hydrogen for this purpose.
Hydrogen is also one of the coolest refrigerants. It does not become a liquid until it
reaches temperatures of – 425 degrees F. Pure oxygen gas is used in large electric
generators to cool the coils. In addition, in the chemical industry, hydrogen is used
to produce ammonia, gasoline, methyl alcohol, and many other important products.
6. What is the author’s purpose in the passage?
A. To explain the industrial uses of hydrogen
B. To describe the chemical properties of hydrogen
C. To discuss hydrogenation
D. To give examples of how hydrogen and oxygen combine
7. How can hydrogen be used to cut steel?
A. By cooling the steel to a very low temperature
B. By cooling the hydrogen with oxygen to a very low temperature
C. By heating the steel to a very high temperature
D. By heating the hydrogen with oxygen to a very high temperature
8. The author mentions all of the following as uses for hydrogen EXCEPT —–.
A. To remove tarnish from metals
B. To produce fuels such as gasoline and methyl alcohol
C. To operate fuel cells that generate electricity
D. To change solid foods to liquids
9. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to —–.
A. fuel cells
B. metals
C. treatments
D. products
10. It can be inferred from the passage that hydrogen —–.
A. is too dangerous to be used for industrial purposes
B. has many purposes in a variety of industries
C. has limited industrial uses because of its dangerous properties
D. is used in many industries for basically the same purpose
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks
“My home is in the air – I do an enormous amount of travelling. It is a fast life and
(11)—– of work, but I like it and that is the only way (12)—– Everything is tiring
– music, traveling – but what can I do? I am not (13)—– to complain. It is hard to
imagine now (14)—– I will ever be very long in one place. My hometown is on the
Caspian sea. There is sea, wind, sun and (15)—– many tourists and hotels. I have
my own flat with four or five rooms, but I am seldom there. If I am there for a day
or two I prefer to (16)—– with my mother and grandmother. They live in a small
house, (17)—– it is very comfortable and my mother cooks for me. I like
good, simple food. I have no wife, no brothers or sisters and my father (18)
—– when I was seven. He was an engineer and I don’t (19)—– him very well. He
liked music very much and wanted me to (20)—– a musician”.

11. A. most B. full C. complete D. more

12. A. for B. to C. in D. by
 13. A. wanted B. taken C. used D. known

14. A. and B. so C. while D. that

15. A. far B. too C. much D. more

16. A. stay B. go C. do D. spend

17. A. but B. since C. even D. which

18. A. killed B. gone C. passed D. died

B.
19. A. know remember C. remind D. see

20. A. become B. turn C. develop D. grow

Part 2. Writing
Task 1. Using the given words to rewrite the sentences so that they do not
change the meanings
21. It’s difficult to get a good job.
Getting a good job is difficult.
22. His pronunciation is hard to understand.
It’s hard to understand his pronunciation.
23. It’s difficult for us to answer this question.
This question is so difficult that we couldn’t answer it/ This question is too
difficult for us to answer.
24. Learning English is interesting.
It is interesting to learn English.
25. We couldn’t answer this question because it was very hard
The question is so hard that we couldn’t answer it.
26. The train journey from London to Bristol takes 2 hours
It is a 2-hour journey from London to Bristol
27. She is a good singer
She sings well.
28. It takes six hours to drive from London to Edinburgh
It’s a six-hour drive from London to Edinburgh
29. She plays tennis well.
She is a good tennis player.
30. A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning
There is train leaving at eight o’clock every morning
Task 2. Write a paragraph about the advantages of recycling