UNIT 10: ENDANGERED SPECIES

Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

1. A. bamboo B. good C. foot D. cook

2. A. cake B. panda C. face D. late

3. A. social B. science C. sour D. sure

Circle the word whose stress part is placed differently from that of the others

4. A. reserve B. schedule C. wildlife D. beauty

5. A. derive B. contain C. leopard D. prevent

Make the correct choice:

6. Many plants and endangered species are now endangering of _______.

A. expression B. expulsion C. extinction D. extension

7. _______ is destroying larger areas of tropical rain forests.

A. Disforestation B. Deforestation C. Anti-forestation D. forests

8. A lot of different conservation efforts have been made to________endangered species.

A. save B. kills C. make D. do

9. The raw sewage needs to be ________ treated.

A. chemically B. chemical C. chemist C. chemistry

10. There are more than 20 ________ working on the water treatment project.

A. researches B. researcher C. researchers D. research

11. More and more people __________ of food poisoning nowadays.

A. exits B. survive C. die D. starve

12. The government _________ the flood victims with food, clothers and money.

A. gave B. provided C. offered D. presented

13. Many people _________ that natural resources will never be used up.

A. view B. consider C. believe D. regard

14. Conservation is the protection of the _________ environment.

A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalize

15. There are many ________ of pollution in our modern world

A. resources B. sources C. foundations D. bases

16. You ________ ask a woman about her age. It’s not polite.

A. must B. need C. musn’t D. needn’t

17. Pay attention ________ all traffic signs when you are travelling in the street.

A. for B. on C. to D. from

18. Their plans were cancelled _______ of a bad storm.

A. in spite B. because C. instead D. in place

19. I’ll lend you the money and you ________ pay me back till next month.

A. needn’t B. mustn’t C. need D. must

20. You should change your wet shoes,________ you’ll catch cold

A. therefore B. or C. if D. unless

1

21. The twins used to play rugby when they were four year old, ________ ?

A. don’t they B. didn’t they C. didn’t used they D. did they

22. You would rather _________ talking in class so as not to make your teacher angry.

A. stops B. stopping C. to stop D. stop

23. I’ve got __________ money to lend you now. I think you can ask Lyn for some.

A. few B. a few C. little D. a little

24. To tell the truth, Aim frightened ________ ghosts.

A. for B. on C. with D. of

25. Tell her that she ________ be here by six. I insist on it.

A. may B. must C. ought to D. might

26. He hurried _________ he wouldn’t be late for class.

A. since B. as if C. unless D. so that

27. There should be no discrimination _______ grounds of sex race or religion

A. on B. at C. of D. in

28. He has refused, but he _________ change his mind if you asked him again

A. might B. may C. can D. must

29. Two parallel white lines in the millde road meant that you _________ not overtake.

A. must B. might C. may D. need

30. There’s _______ university in my neighborhood.

A. an B. a C. the D. Φ

Choose the underlined words that need correcting.

31. The bus will be leaving on five minutes so you’d better hurry up.

32. Many teachers have devoted their lives to teaching, therefore teaching is not a well-paid job.

33. My parents often take careful of me when I am ill.

34. She passed the board exam, who made her parents proud.

35. Lack of properly physical exercise cause tiredness and poor health.

Read the passage and choose the best answers.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus species attention

on our flagship species: giant pandas, tigers, endangered whales and dolphins, rhinos, elephant, marine turtles and

great apes. These species not only need species measures and extra protection in order to survive, they also serve as

“umbrella” species: helping them helps numerous other species that live in the same habitats.

In addition to our flagship animals, we work to protect numerous species in peril around the world that live

within our priority eco-rigions. Laree predators like snow leopards and grizzly bears, migratory species like

whooping cranes and songbrids, and a host of other species facing threats also benefit from WWF’ s conservation

efforts. Our wildlife trade experts at “traffic” work to ensure that trade wildlife products, doesn’t harm a species,

while also fighting against illegal and unsustainable trade.

WWF is known for acting sound science. Science leads and guides us strategies and approaches, from the way

to restore tigers in viable, breed population to decide which areas need protection the most.

36. What does WWF stand for?

2

A. World Wildlife Food. B. World Wildlife Formation.

C. World Wildlife Fund. D. World Website Fund.

37. How many species do we pay much attention to?

A. 5 B. 8 C. 7 D. 9

38. What is the meaning of the world habitats in pharagraph 1?

A. The place where animals or plants are normally found.

B. The place where animals or plants can drink and sleep.

C. The place where animals or plants can eat find their enemy.

D. The place where animals can find and keep their body warm.

39. What can science help us in safeguarding endangered species?

A. Find the way to kill all species easily. B. Lead and guide strategies and approaches.

C. Discover another habitat of animal. D. Search for a food source for animals.

40. Which of the following is not stated in the passage?

A. WWF safeguards hundreds of species around the world.

B. WWF is known for acting on sound science.

C. these above species need extra protection so as not to be extinct.

D. All species are so fierce that scientists can’t take care of them.

Read and choose the appropriate option:

WHY DO ANIMALS GO EXTINCT?

Different kinds of animals have appeared and disappeared throughout Earth’s history. Some animals go

extinct because the climate (41)_______ they live changes. The climate may become wetter or drier. It may become

warmer or cooler. If the animals cannot change, or adapt, to the new climate, they die.

Some animals go extinct because thay cannot (42) _______ with other animals for food. Some animals go

extinct because they are killed by enemies. New kinds of animals are always evolving. Evolving means that the

animals are changing (43) _______ from generation to generation. Small differences between parents, children, and

grandchildren slowly add up over many, many generations. Eventually, a different kind of animal evolves.

Sometimes many of the animals on Earth go extinct at the (44) _______ time. Scientists call this a mass

extinction. Scientists think there (45) _______ at least five mass extinctions in Earth’s history. The last mass

extinction happened about 65 million years ago. This mass extinction killed off the dinosaurs.

41. A. where B. which C. when D. what

42. A. complete B. find C. compete D. exist

43. A. accidentally B. suddenly C. quickly D. slowly

44. A. same B. similar C. different D. various

45. A. has been B. have been C. will be D. are

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original one.

46. The gate was closed to stop the children running into the road.

A. The gate was closed so the children running into the road.

B. The gate is closed so that children don’t run into the road.

C. The gate was closed so that the children couldn’t run into the road.

3

D. The gate is closed that the children couldn’t to run into the road.

47. My Indian friend finds using chopsticks difficult.

A. My Indian friend is not used to using chopsticks.

B. My Indian friend can’t use chopsticks.

C. My Indian friend didn’t use to using chopsticks.

48. Too tired to continue, David stopped walking.

A. David couldn’t carry on walking because he was too tired.

B. David couldn’t stop walking because he was to tired.

C. David was too tired to carry out walking.

D. David can’t continue to walk when he’ stirred.

49. I haven’t met old English teacher since I left school.

A. I didn’t have a chance to meet my old English teacher because I left school.

B. this is the last time I met my old English teacher at shool.

C. I last met my old English teacher when I left school.

D. My old English teacher hasn’t met me since I have left school.

50. Tom didn’t begin to read until he was eight.

A. It was not until Tom was eight that he began to read.

B. When Tom was eight, he didn’t know how to read.

C. Tom had read when he was Wight to read.

D. Not until Tom read, he was eight.

UNIT 11: BOOKS

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest

1. A. same B. taste C. swallow D. page

2. A. sleep B. keep C. pleasure D. people

3. A. too B. book C. look D. good

4. A. described B. picked C. swallowed D. informed

5. A. words B. reviewers C. describes D. types

Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the rest.

6. A. subject B. swallow C. story D. digest

7. A. example B. holiday C. careful D. interest

8. A. describe B. chapter C. wonder D. easy

9. A. understand B. television C. improvement D. introduce

10. A. imaginary B. advantageous C. information D. incredible

Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.

11. My parents........they will move to the seaside when my father retires next year.

A. think B. thinking C. will think D. thought

12. I couldn't resist reading the book even........ I was very sleepy.

A. though B. although C. however D. otherwise

13.........that the hope for cancer control may lie in the use of vaccine.

4

A. To believe B. It is believed C. Believing D. The belief

14. I went to........ some pictures by a new painter the other day.

A. watch B. see to C. look at D. visit

15. My roommate's handwriting was very bad, so he had me........ his paper for him last night.

A. to type B. type C. to have typed D. typed

16. The book is so interesting that I can't........

A. put down it B. put it down C. put down D. be put down

17. Would you be........to hold the door open?

A. too kind B. as kind C. kind enough D. so kind

18. What do you mean, he's watching television? He's........ to be washing the car.

A. hoped B. expected C. supposed D. thought

19. Children are........in watching cartoon films.

A. interested B. keen C. fond D. concerned

20. The ........thing about travelling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or read during the journey.

A. enjoyment B. enjoyed C. enjoying D. enjoyable

21. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It........ have been Jane because she was out all day.

A. must B. could C. needn't D. can't

22. Books in the home are a wonderful....... of knowledge and pleasure.

A. source B. resource C. list D. sum

23. Reviewers describe books ....... "hard-to-put-down", or "hard-to-pick-up-again".

A. as B. for C. into D. in

24. Books are still a cheap........ to get knowledge and entertainment.

A. means B. way C. method D. measure

25. A fine tomb,........, marks the grave of the poet Chaucer.

A. which in the fifteenth century was erecting B. erecting in the fifteenth century

C. erected in the fifteenth century D. being erected in the fifteenth century

II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correction.

26. People respected him because he was a honest man.

27. Today the number of people whom enjoy winter sports is almost double that of twenty years ago.

28. My uncle has just bought some expensive furnitures for his new house.

29. Have you ever read any novels writing by Jack London?

30. He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy.

Choose the correct sentence

31. He last had his car repaired 2 weeks ago.

A. He has had his car repaired for 2 weeks. B. He had repaired his car § weeks before.

C. He had not repaired his car for 2 weeks then. D. He didn't have any repair to his car in 2 weeks.

32. John lent me this book.

A. This book was lent to me by John. B. I lent this book to John.

C. This book is lent to me by John. D. I was lent by John this book.

5

33. They had seen the man in a parking lot.

A. The man was seen in a parking lot. B. The man has been seen in a parking lot.

C. The man was to be seen in a parking lot. D. The man had been seen in a parking lot.

34. People say that prevention is better than cure.

A. It is said that prevention is better than cure. B. Prevention is said to be better than cure.

C. Prevention is to have said to be better than cure. D. A and B are correct.

35. My mother gave a watch to me.

A. My mother was given a watch by me. B. A watch was given to me by my mother.

C. A watch was given my mother by me. D. A watch was given to my mother by me.

Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

oday there are libraries in almost every towns in the world. Even in areas (36)______ there are no libraries,

there are often mobile libraries which take boos from one village to (37)______. But in the days when books

were copied by hand (38)______ than printed, libraries were very rare. The reason is simple: books took a very long

time to produce, and there were far fewer coppies of any given work around. The greatest library (39)______ all, that

in Alexandia, had 54,000 books.

T

In the ancient world, this number (40)______ considered huge. It was the first time that anyone had collected so

many books from all around the world (41)______ one roof. There are many theories about why these books were

lost. (42)______is that the library accidentally burned down. Another is that one of the rulers of the city ordered the

books to be burned. They were taken to various places and it took six monthsto burn them. (43)______ happened, the

collection there was priceless. Many of the library’s treasures were lost forever-sone books were (44)______

recovered. We cannot even know (45)______ what the library containd.

36. A. where B. who C. the place D. which

37. A. other B. others C. the other D. another

38. A. rather B. else C. more D. much

39. A. of B. about C. in D. over

40. A. is B. was C. were place D. has been

41. A. in B. under C. over D. below

42. A. One B. A theory C. None D. All

43. A. Whoever B. Whichever C. whatever D. wherever

44. A. almost B. never C. already D. yet

45. A. exactly B. really C. detailedly D. yet

Read and choose the best answer.

There are books with fairy tails in many countries. Often the same stoties are known and repeated in many

languages. Some of the things that happens in these stories are remarkable, although not as remarkable as things that

are truly happening in medicine and science today.

Most fairy tails begin with “Once upon a time” and end with “They lived happily ever after”, so we will begin

in the same way.

Once upon a time there was a girl calles Cinderella who did all the work in the kitchen while her lazy sister did

nothing.

6

One night, her sister went to a ball at the palace. Cinderella was left home, very sad. After a time her fairy

godmother appeared and told Cinderella that she could go to the ball- but to return home by midnight.

So she went to the ball in a beautiful dress in a wonderful coach. She danced with the prince but at midnight

she ran back home, leaving one of her shoes on the floor. The prince wanted to see her again and went to every house

in the capital until he found that the shoe was the right size for Cinderella. She and the price were married and lived

happily ever after.

46. Books with fairy are found in ________________.

A. our country only B. few countries

C. all countries except ours D. many countries

47. According to the passage, things truly happening in medicine and science today are_________ things that

happenes in some fairy tails,

A. More remarkable than B. less remarkable than

C. as remarkable as D. not as remarkable as

48. The word “ball” in the first sentence means ________________.

A. a sport equipment B. a dancing hall

C. a balloon D. sphere

49. Cinderella was very sad because ________________.

A. her sister did nothing C. her sister went to a ball and left her at home

C. she did all the work in the kitchen D. her sister was invited to a hall

50. At the end of the story ________________.

A. Cinderella could go to the ball and it was so happened that she and the prince was married

B. Cinderella’s godmother came to comfort her

C. one of Cinderella’ sisters was married to the prince

D. the prince invited Cinderella to the hall

UNIT 12: WATER SPORTS

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest

1. A. interfered B. allowed C. visited D. played

2. A. water B. swimming C. between D. rowing

3. A. caps B. meters C. swimmers D. lines

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest

4. A. interfere B. penalty C. referee D. competition

5. A. scuba-diving B. swimming C. gymnastics D. skating

Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer

6. One of the four period of time in which a game of American football is divided is known as a .

A. part B. half C. quarter D. stage

7. Suddenly, Julia jumped out of the car and sprinted for the front door.

A. walked hurriedly B. ran very fast C. move slightly D. ran slowly

8. The is the official who controls the game in some sports.

A. player B. captain C. referee D. defender

7

9. The whole audience objected to their foul play during the football match.

A. clumsy B. dependent C. imperfect D. unfair

10. Those two teams played so well and the scores were tied at 1-1 at last.

A. drew B. put C. kept D. equaled

11. A kick taken as a penalty in the game of football is called a penalty kick or kick.

A. punishment B. foul C. opposition D. spot

12. In water polo, a player is ejected after committing five personal fouls.

A. punished B. criticized C. thrown out D. defeated

13. A is a device that automatically controls something such as speed, temperature or pressure.

A. mask B. regulator C. boat D. fin

14. Rowing is the sport or activity of travelling in a boat by using .

A. air tanks B. sail C. boards D. oars

15. Windsurfing or is the sport of sailing on water standing on a windsurfer.

A. boat-sailing B. sail-boarding C. board-sailing D. wind-sailing

16. Their play lost them the match against an amateur team.

A. false B. foul C. wrong D. mistaken

17. Don’t in matters that do not concern you.

A. interfere B. discuss C. question D. study

18. I don’t know why he isn’t here at the moment. He stuck in the traffic jam.

A. must get B. may be C. should be D. must have got

19. Never agree something you know to be wrong.

A. doing B. to do C. you will do D. that will do

20. The place good films is the Odeon Cinema.

A. to see B. seeing C. can see D. we see

21. It was my secretary sent the document to Mr. Smith.

A. that B. who C. whom D. A &B

22. They spent a lot of money their children with the best education.

A. providing B. provided C. to provide D. on providing

23. I just bought new shirt and some new shoes. Shirt is quite expensive but the price of

shoes are reasonable.

A. a/ A/ the B. a/ The/ a C. the/ The/ the D. a/ The/ the

24. I would like to thank my supervisor, I would never have finished my work.

A. with whom B. with him C. with his help D. without whom

25. Don’t spend time about things that may never happen.

A. worried B. worrying C. to worry D. and worry

26. Never I experienced such a storm since I was a child.

A. had B. have C. did D. was

27. We need information about this English course.

A. far B. farther C. further D. most of

8

28. Water polo is played in pool 1.8 meters deep.

A. a B. an C. the D. Þ

29. The player was ejected because he committed a foul.

A. as B. due to C. despite D. provided

30. You need proper shoes to go hiking in the mountain, the ground is rough and hard.

A. though B. due to C. because of D. because

Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected

31. This class has cancelled (A) because too few (B) students had registered (C) before (D) registration closed.

32. The (A) first nation park in(B) the world, calling (C) Yellowstone Park, was established (D) in 1872.

33. A food additive (A) is any (B) chemical that food manufacturers intentional (C) add to (D)their products.

34. If you had put(A) the plant in a cooler(B) location, the leaves(C) have burned (D).

35. The house was (A) very quiet when(B) I got home because of(C) everyone had gone(D) to bed.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers

Synchronized swimming is a hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and dance. This sport has an artistic effect, and

really relates to those three sports. It consists of swimmers performing a synchronized routine of elaborate and

dramatic moves in the water, accompanied by music.

Synchronized swimming demands first-rate water skills, and requires strength, endurance, flexibility, grace,

artistry and precise timing, not to mention exceptional breath control while upside down underwater. Developed in

the early 1900s in Canada, it is a sport performed almost exclusively by women, although there is some participation

by men. In its early form it was sometimes known as “water ballet”.

It is a Summer Olympic Games sport. First demonstrated in 1952, it has been an official event since 1984.

Olympic and world Championship competition is not currently open to men, but other international and national

competitions allow male competitors. Both USA Synchro and Synchro Canada allow men to compete with women.

Competitors point to the strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance required to perform difficult routines for

the judges, one technical and one free.

36. The world ‘hybrid ‘in the first line could be best replaced by .

A. continuity B. modernization C. mixture D. succession

37. Synchronized swimming is a sport that .

A. relates to swimming, gymnastics, and dance

B. began in Canada in the early of the 20th century

C. is performed almost exclusively by women

D. All are correct

38. It’s untrue to say that .

A. Synchronized swimming has completely influenced by ballet.

B. Synchronized swimming used to be known as “water ballet”

C. The requirements for synchronized swimmers are strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry and

precise timing

D. Men can also take part in synchronized swimming.

39. Which of sentences is TRUE?

9

A. Besides demanding strength, endurance, flexibility, grace and artistry, synchronized swimming requires

exceptional breath control.

B. Olympic and World Championship competition allow male synchronized swimmers.

C. Synchronized swimming emerged as an exhibition sport at the Olympic Games in 1984.

D. Competition for both events consists of difficult technical routines.

40. The best title for the passage is .

A. History of Synchronized Swimming B. Competition Synchronized Swimming

C. The Requirement of Synchronized Swimming D. Synchronized Swimming

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase

Windsurfing is surface water sport using a windsurf board, also commonly called a (41) , usually two to

five meters long and powered by a (42) sail. The rig is connected to the board by free-rotating flexible joint

called the Universal Joint(U-Joint). Unlike a rudder-steered (43) a windsurfer is (44) by the tilting and

rotating of the mast and sail as well as titling and carving the board.

The sport (45) aspects of both sailing and surfing, along with certain athletic aspects (46) with other

board sports like skateboarding, snowboarding, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. (47) it might be considered a

minimalist version of sailboat, a windsurfer offers experiences that are (48) speed record for sailing craft; and,

windsurfers can (49)______ jumps, inverted loops, spinning maneuvers, and other “freestyle” (50) that cannot

be matched by any sailboat.

41. A. board B. sailboard C. windsurfer D. All are correct

42. A. small B. large C. single D. full

43. A. boat B. sailboat C. sail boarding D. sailing board

44. A. steered B. directed C. shown D. guided

45. A. refers B. notices C. combines D. develops

46. A. connected B. shared C. involved D. dealt

47. A. Because B. Therefore C. However D. Although

48. A. perform B. display C. create D. provide

50. A. changes B. moves C. activities D. performances

UNIT 13: THE 22ND SEA GAMES

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

1. A. decision B. precision C. comprehension D. confusion

2. A. arrival B. vital C. tidal D. citadel

3. A. scoreboard B. science C. schedule D. scanner

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.

4. A. president B. manager C. spectator D. counsellor

5. A. intelligent B. overwhelming C. imaginable. D. intangible

Choose the word that best fits blank.

6. ________ is a person who is very interested in something and spends a lot of time doing it.

A. Enthusiast B. Economist C. Commentator D. Worker

7. Vietnam has a lot of ________ players who won many gold medals in The 22nd SEA Games.

10

A. outstanding B. outstretching C. outlying D. outgoing

8. The competitor ________the bar and won a gold medal.

A. touched B. cleared C. threw D. kicked

9. ________ is held every two years.

A. The South Eastern Asian Games B. The Southern East Asian Games.

C. The Southeast Asian Games D. The Southeast Asia Games

10. Spectators had great ________for the amazing results that Vietnam’s sports delegation gained.

A. admire B. admirable C. admiration D. admiter

11. The results of ________ were satisfactory.

A. competitions B. competitor C. competitive D. compete.

12. Thailand ________ Vietnam just one goal in the final in The 22nd SEA Games.

A. won B. beat C. knocked D. scored

13. The Vietnamese were very satisfied with excellent performances of the young and ________athletes.

A. energetic B. energy C. energetically D. energize

14. The score in the game or competition is shown on________.

A. scoreboard B. score draw C. score line D. scorecard

15. On behalf of the referees and athletes, they swore to an oath of “solidarity, ________ and Fair Play “.

A. Honest B. Honesty C. Honestly D. Dishonest

Choose the word / phrase that best fits each blank.

16. Every computer consists of a number of systems ________together.

A. by working B. work C. they work D. that work

17. Not only ________places of beauty, they serve scientific and educational purposes as well.

A. are botanical gardens B. botanical gardens to be

C. botanical gardens are D. to be botanical gardens

18. ________cheese is essentially a concentrated form of milk; it contains the same nutrients as milk.

A. Although B. Because C. However D. Besides

19. The crowd are becoming excited.

A. less and least B. less and most C. more and more D. more and most

20. Bricks ________ from many different types of clay.

A. were making B. can be made C. are to make D. can make

21. Water polo is a game ________ is played in the water by two teams, each with seven players.

A. in which B. who C. which D. why

22. To be effective, an advertisement must fist attract ________ attention.

A. a B. an C. the D. ø

23. Although Adlai Stevenson was never elected presidents, he was one of the pre-eminent American ________of the

mid-twentieth century.

A. politically B. political C. politicians D. politic

24. The larger a drop of water, __________freezing temperature.

A. the higher its B. the highest C. higher then its D. its higher

11

25. The file clerk says he can’t afford to live on his salary if he wants ________ some money for an emergency, so

he’s going to stop complaining and start looking for another job.

A. saving B. to saving C. to save D. save

26. If humans________ two heads, they couldn’t make decisions easily.

A. have B. have had C. had had D. had

27. Mr. Logan’s instructions were ________ clear that no one had any questions.

A. such B. ever C. so D. too

28. The contract deadline is ________ February 10 th.

A. in B. at C. on D. for

29. Almost everyone has heard the most famous Olympic saying: “Stronger, Higher, ________”.

A. Fast B. Fastening C. Faster D. Fasten

30. Although fish can hear, they have neither external ears ________ eardrums.

A. or B. nor C. and D. any

Read the passage and choose the best answers.

The 24th SEA Games was held from 6th to 15th December, 2007 in three provinces in Thailand, namely Nakhon

Ratchsima, Bangkok, and Chon Buri. In fact, the 2007 SEA Games was to be hosted by Singapore, but Singapore

gave up the chance, as its new national sports stadium is under construction and will not be completed in time for the

next SEA Games. Thailand was then asked by The SEA Games Federation to host this regional sport event in place

of Singapore.

The SEA Games takes place every two years, with 11 countries in Southeast Asia participating. Each member

country, in alphabetical order, takes turn hosting this event. Let’s look at the number of sports and gold medals in

The SEA Ganes in recent years. The 21st SEA Games, hosted by Malaysia in 2001, had 32 sports with 391 gold

medals. There were 32 sports with 439 gold medals in The 22nd SEA Games, held in Vietnam in 2003. The 23rd SEA

Games, in The Philippines in 2005, had 40 sports with 439 gold medals.

The 24th SEA Games in Thailand this year, featuring 43 sports and 485 gold medals, had the highest number of

sports and gold medals in The Asian Games and The Olympic Games. So The SEA Games is regarded as the largest

regional sporting event in the world in terms of number of sports and madals.

31. How long did The 24th SEA Games last?

A. A week B. 8 days. C. 2 weeks D. 10 days.

32. Which of the following is not stated in the passage?

A. The 24th SEA Games was the largest regional sporting event in the world.

B. The 24th SEA Games was the highest number of sports and gold meadals in the history of the SEA Games.

C. The 22nd SEA Games was held in Vietnam in 2003.

D. The 2007 SEA Games was to be hosted by East Timor.

33. How many sports were there in The 24th SEA Games?

A. 44 B. 485 C. 43 D. 42

34. How offen does the SEA Games take place? Every ___________.

A. 2 years B. 4 years C. 3 years D. 5 years

35. Where was The 21st SEA Games celebrated?

12

A. in Philippines B. in Vietnam C. in Malaysia D. in Singapore

Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank.

Divided into two parts, rites and festivals, the ceremony commenced at 19:00 with the song, “Vietnam– our

Fatherland”. The surprise appearance of parachutists, carrying the 11 (36)_______flags of the competing Southeast

Asian countries, was greeted with thunderous applause from the audience.

All the stadium’s lights suddenly came on, marking the start of the procession of Vietnam’s flag and the 22nd

SEA Games; symbol. The 11 sporting delegations then marched past the reviewing stand to excited applause from

officials and spectators.

The sacred (37) ______, which symbolizes the humanity of the games and desire to compete with burning

intensity, was taken from The Ho Chi Minh Museum and passed by some famous Vietnamese athletes and athletes

from 10 regional countries to Nguyen Thuy Hien ( wushu artist) who gave it to the Prime Minister, who in turn

passed it to an athlete dressed like national (38) ______ Giong.

From this athlete’s hand, the official flame was lit at My Dinh National Stadium and will burn thoughout the

course of the Games.

Speaking at the (39) _______ceremony, Minister-Chairman of the Physical Training and Sports Committee,

who is also the head of the 22nd SEA Games Organizing Board, warmly welcomed Party and State leaders, delegates,

domestic and international guests, and 11 sports delegations (40) ______ southeast Asian countries to the 22nd SEA

Games.

36. A. nation B. nationality C. native D. national

37. A. flashlight B. torch C. lighter D. bulb

38. A. hero B. student C. communist D. actor

39. A. closing B. opening C. swimming D. sporting

40. A. to B. in C.from D. for

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original one.

41. Besides painting in oil, he also paints in water colors.

A. Not only he paints in oil, but also does he paint in water colors.

B. Not only can he paint in oil, but also he paints in water colors.

C. Not only does he paint in oil, but also he paints in water colors.

D. Not only does he paint in oil, but he also paints in water colors.

42. Please let me know if you wish to keep the books any longer.

A. Should you wish to kept the books any longer, please let me know.

B. Should you wish to keep the books any longer, please me know.

C. If you should wish to you kept the books any longer, please let me know.

D. Wish you to keep the books any longer, please let me know.

43. “ I’ll pay back the money, Gloria,” said Ivan.

A. Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money. B. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.

C. Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money. D. ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria.

44. The weather is too hot for us to go out.

A. The weather is so hot that we can’t go out. B. The weather is so hot us to go out.

13

C. The weather is too hot that we can’t go out. D. The weather is such hot that we can’t go out.

45. Tom began playing the trumpet 3 years ago.

A. Tom has played the trumpet 3 years ago. B. Tom has been playing the trumpet for 3 years.

C. Tom played the trumpet for 3 years ago. D. Tom had played the trumpet 3 years ago.

Choose the underlined word that needs correction:

46. Their news about the success of your business it was wonderful for me to hear.

47. The board of directors should be deciding now who will get promotion, who may be trained for managerial

positions, and who would be fired.

48.There are thousands of kinds of bacteria, many of whom are beneficial.

49. Physical therapists help patients relearn how to use their bodies after disease or injure.

50. I don’t think it would be harder to keep control on production if we move some plants out of the country that to

leave things as they are.

UNIT 14: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest

1. A. catastrophe B. trophy C. notify D. recipe

2. A. famine B. determine C. mineral D. miner

3. A. mission B. revision C. division D. collision

Circle the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others

4. A. inhabitant B. interpreter C. imitation D. initiate

5. A. stimulate B. sharpener C. festival D. disaster

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.

6. Failure to win the championship will _______in the dismissal of the coach.

A. result B. happen C. affect D. cause

7. He tried to_______to everyone to support him.

A. make B. appeal C. persuade D. advise

8. There was a hold-up on the road because a bridge had been_______away by the flood.

A. washed B. flowed C. blown D. destroyed

9. He_______his life to helping the poor.

A. spent B. experienced C. dedicated D. used

10. The Red Cross is a organization whose purpose is to help people in war time and _______ disasters.

A. commercial B. political C. military D. humanitarian

11. She got angry when they started to_______her private life.

A. ask for B. enquire after C. ask about D. enquire with

12. She ran in a marathon last week but_______after ten kilometers.

A. dropped out B. closed down C. broke up D. made up

13. Gertrude takes_______her mother; she has blue eyes and fair hair,too.

A. in B. up C. after D. down

14. It took him a long time to _______the death of his wife.

A. take away B. get over C. take off D. get through

14

15. There were so many kinds of cameras_______, and I didn't know which to buy.

A. to choose B. choosing from C. chosen D. to choose from

16. Billy hasn't been working; he won't_______his examinations.

A. get off B. get through C. keep up D. keep off

17. They arrived_______the airport_______good time for the plane.

A. in/ on B. to/ in C. at/ in D. to/ for

18. Did Mr. Tan_______the class while Miss Fiona was ill in hospital?

A. take away B. take over C. take up D. take off

19. Paula applied for the post but she was_______

A. turned down B. checked out C. kept under D. pushed ahead

20. If orders keep coming in like this, I'll have to_______more staff.

A. give up B. add in C. gain on D. take on

21. Why do they_______talking about money all the time?

A. keep on B. side with C. take after D. work off

22. In addition to Mr. Thomas and Miss White, the principal_______attend the school party.

A. is likely B. is going to C. are likely D. are going to

23. "Can I help you?" " _______"

A. At two o'clock. B. I can help you C. No, I don't. D. Yes, please.

24. My uncle _______until he was fifty.

A. married B. didn't marry C. would marry D. was not marrying

25. She could do nothing_______complain about the weather all day.

A. but B. for C. about D. with

26. If a book is really_______, it will certainly_______the reader.

A. interesting/ interest B. interests/ interest

C. interested/ interesting D. interests/ interested

27. Cigarette smoking can _______a loss of appetite.

A. cure B. release C. cause D. treat

28. In this case, I think _______nothing.

A. it is better to say B. it be better to say

C. better" to say D. better for saying

29. Mark, I don't think you_______Carol, the new department typist.

A. meeting B. having met C. to have met D. have met

30. The ________ is an international organization that aims to fight and control disease.

A. World Health Organization B Word Health Organization

C. World Healthy Organization D. World Health Organism

31. He felt _________ when he failed the exams the second time.

A. discouraged B. discouraging C. encouraged D. encourage

32. He set out soon after dark_______home an hour later.

A. to arrive B. and arrived

15

C. in order to arriving D. so that arrived

33. I'd rather you_______anyone else about our plan.

A. not tell B. didn't tell C. not to tell D. don't tell

34. Tell the police the truth _______you'll be in trouble!

A. if B. unless C. when D. or

35. According to this schedule, the next train_______in ten minutes.

A. leave B. leaves C. left D. leaving

Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.

36. That the trees lose their leaves are a sign of winter.

37. One of the most popular holiday is Thanksgiving, which is celebrated in November.

38. Would you mind not to smoke on the bus? It disturbs other people.

39. The length of the trip will depend on how good are the roads.

40. William Samuel Johnson, who helped write the Constitution, become the first president of Columbia University

in 1787.

Choose the best answers the question.

UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the

global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most

innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working

with the young.

We believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was

created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and

discrimination place in a child’s path. We believe that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity.

We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms

the strongest foundation for a person’s future.

We promote girls’ education – ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum – because it

benefits all children, both girls and boys. Girls who are educated grow up to become better thinkers, better citizens,

and better parents to their own children.

We act so that all children are immunized against common childhood diseases, and are well nourished,

because it is wrong for a child to suffer or die from a preventable illness.

We work to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people because it is right to keep them from harm

and enable them to protect others. We help children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with

dignity

We involve everyone in creating protective environments for children. We are present to relieve suffering

during emergencies, and wherever children are threatened, because no child should be exposed to violence, abuse or

exploitation.

UNICEF upholds the Convention on the Rights of the Child. We work to assure equality for those who are

discriminated against, girls and women in particular. We work for the Millennium Development Goals and for the

progress promised in the United Nations Charter. We strive for peace and security. We work to hold everyone

accountable to the promises made for children.

16

We are part of the Global Movement for Children – a broad coalition ]dedicated to improving the life of

every child. Through this movement, and events such as the United Nations Special Session on Children, we

encourage young people to speak out and participate in the decisions that affect their lives.

We work in 190 countries through country programmes and National Committees. We are UNICEF, the

United Nations Children’s Fund.

41. What does UNICEF stand for?

A. The United National Children's Fund B. The United Nations Child's Fund

C. The United Nations Children's Fund D. The United Native Child's Fund.

42. The word unique paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. honorable B. only one C. widespread D. good

43. Choose the word in the passage that means " the practice of treating somebody or a particular group in society

less fairy than others"'

A. Discrimination B. Poverty C. Disease D. Citizen

44. They work to prevent the spread of _______among young people

A. flue B. cold C. stomach-ache D. HIV/AIDS

45. How many countries does UNICEF work in?

A. 23 B. 190 C. 192 D. 52

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.

UNICEF was created in 1946 to help bring food and medicine to children who suffered during World War II in

Europe. It began as a temporary agency, but became a permanent part of the United Nations in 1953 (46)_______ the

need for its services around the world. UNICEF's primary concern is to help governments of developing countries

improve the quality of life for (47)________ one billion children. UNICEF's main office is in the United Nations

offices in New York City, but it also has more than 40 offices and 100 programs (48)_______. In 1965, UNICEF

won the Nobel Peace Prize for its work helping children and building brighter future.

UNICEF works with governments to provide three kinds of services. First, UNICEF plans and develops

programs in developing countries. These programs serve the community (49)_______ providing health care,

information about nutrition, basic education, and safe water and sanitation. Then UNICEF trains people to work in

these programs. UNICEF also provides supplies and equipment that (50)_______ the programs to work.

46. A. due to B. instead of C. except for D. in spite of

47. A. most B. the most C. almost D. all most

48. A. in world B. worldwide C. on world D. worldly

49. A. for B. with C. about D. by

50. A. enable B. let C. make D. suggest

UNIT 15: WOMEN IN SOCIETY

Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

1. A. women B. movie C. lose D. prove

2. A. intellectual B. international C. interview D. responsibility

3. A. rear B. bear C. fear D. dear

17

Circle the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.

4. A. achievement B. involvement C. confinement D. argument

5. A. pioneer B. mountaineer C. suggestion D. engineer

Choose the word/phrase that best fits each blank.

6. People used to consider women to be better_________ for childbearing and homemaking.

A. regarded B. suited C. understood D. kept

7. In the past, men seemed to_________ their duties at home.

A. expect B. inspect C. neglect D. collect

8. Nowadays, women have gained significant legal_________.

A. wrongs B. rights C. responsibilities D. works

9. The pioneer thinkers_________that women shouldn’t be discriminated on the basis of their sex.

A. recommended B. disapproved C. showed D. passed

10. The_________for women’s rights began in the 18th century.

A. battle B. war C. struggle D. fight

11. Women are only asking to be given equal_________to that of men.

A. state B. status C. situation D. ideas

12. That scholar_________on people who haven’t been to university.

A. looks up B. looks at C. looks down D. looks on

13. Most relations between men and women soon_________in to love.

A. deep B. deepen C. deeply D. depth

14. The newspaper provided little_________about the cause of the war.

A. enlightenment B. meanings C. reasons D. ideas

15. It’s_________to say that women are slaves at home.

A. truth B. action C. legality D. rubbish

16. He didn’t even have the intelligence to call_________an ambulance.

A. at B. on C. for D. about

17. Martha Graham,_______of the pioneers of modern dance, didn’t begin dancing until she was 21.

A. one B. who, as one C. she was D. was one

18. From 1865 to 1875, a remarkable variety of inventions_________.

A. was produced B. were produced C. are produced D. produced

19. The French Quarter is_________ famous and the oldest section of New Orleans.

A. more B. the most C. the more D. most

20. The painting_________Ms. Wallace bought was very expensive.

A. whom B. whose C. which D. where

21. You_________carry that carpel home yourself; the shop will send it.

A. can’t B. couldn’t C. needn’t D. mustn’t

22. Will it be necessary for us_________ this accident to the police?

A. report B. to reporting C. to report D. reporting

23. A beautiful clock was given_________ her by a handsome boy.

18

A. for B. to C. at D. ф

24. The kitchen hadn’t been cleaned for ages. It was really_________.

A. disgusted B. disgust C. disgusting D. to disgust

25. She’s very old and can’t live alone. She needs someone to look_________her.

A. for B. at C. up D. after

26. It was the_________ day of my life when I heard I failed the university entrance examination.

A. sadden B. saddest C. sad D. sadly

27. The homeless people_____story appeared in the paper last week have now found a place to live.

A. who B. whom C. that D. whose

28. It is our duty to care for_________sick.

A. an B the C. a D. ф

29. Rachel will be pleased if she_________ her driving test.

A. would pass B. had passed C. passes D. passed

30. The_________ you are, the more quickly you learn.

A. more young B. youngest C. younger D. young

ERROR RECOGNITION

Identify the word/ phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct.

31. Actually , I strongly disapprove of your bad behave towards your parents.

32. Modern motorcycles are lighter, faster, and specialized than motorcycles of 25 years ago.

33. Job enrichment is a technique used to increase satisfaction workers by giving them more responsibilities.

34. In spite of their frightening appearance, the squid is shy and completely harmless.

35. Virgin Islands National park features a underwater preserve with coral reefs and colorful tropical tropical fish.

Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank.

he future role of women can be looked at more optimistically. Nowadays, there seems (36)_________

recognition of the vital role women play in society and more status is given to women. Overall, excellent

progress has been made (37)_________education. This has played a powerful role for women self-esteem. It

demonstrates women’s intellectual abilities to gain expertise in the field of their choice. However, this progress has

still to be reflected in the job market. Since a more educated society is good for industry and society (38)_________a

whole, it is even more urgent for women to gain an acceptable status in their profession. The message is that women

have the ability to change their roles and that they will demand to have the means to do it. It is (39)_________

accepted by the new generation of young men and women that co-operation and mutual aid are far more productive

than the divider camp of men and women. Society is changing and with it the role of men and women. In many fields

women have come a long way from just their roles as mothers and homemakers. They no longer think that children

rearing and home management are their (40)_________duties.

T

36. A. be B. being C. to being D. to be

37. A. in B. at C. on D. for

38. A. to B. as C. out D. for

39. A. general B. generally C. generality D. generalize

40. A. sole B. lonely C. alone D. own

19

Read the passage and choose the best answers.

ntil the 19th century, the denial of equal rights to women met with only occasional protest and drew little

attention from most people. Because most women lacked the educational and economic resources that would

enable them to challenge the prevailing social order, women generally accepted their inferior status as their only

option. At this time, women shared these disadvantages with the majority of working class men, as many social,

economic, and political rights were restricted to the wealthy elite . In the 19th century, as governments in Europe and

North America began to draft new laws guaranteeing equality among men, significant numbers of women – and

some men – began to demand that women be accorded equal rights as well.

U

At the same time, the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America further divided the roles of men and

women. Before the Industrial Revolution most people worked in farming or crafts-making, both of which took place

in or near the home. Men and women usually divided the numerous tasks among themselves and their children.

Industrialization led male workers to seek employment outside of the home in factories and other large-scale

enterprises. The growing split between home and work reinforced the idea that women’s “rightful place” was in the

home, while men belonged in the public world of employment and politics.

Organized efforts by women to achieve greater rights occurred in two major waves. The first wave began

around the mid-19th century, when women in the United States and elsewhere campaigned to gain suffrage -that is,

the right to vote. This wave lasted until the 1920s, when several countries granted women suffrage.

41. Why did the denial of equal rights to women draw little attention from the society until the 19th century?

A. They could not challenge the prevailing social order. B. They did not have any other option.

C. Most women lacked the educational and economic resources. D. All are correct.

42. Until the 19th century, what was the status of the working class men in the society?

A. They had the same rights as women.

B. They had no right at all.

C. They did not have much power compared to the wealthy people.

D. They had much power in the society.

43. When did the women’s movement start in Western countries?

A. in the 18th century B. in the late 18th century

C. in the 19th century D. in the early 20th century

44. What did the effect of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America bring about?

A. Male workers tried to seek employment outside of the home.

B. It did not bring the equality to women.

C. Well-educated, upper-class men controlled most positions of employment and power in society.

D. All are correct.

45. What was the aim of the women’s movement in the United States in the 1920s?

A. to gain the right to have much power in the society B. to gain the right to vote

C. to gain the right to go to work in the factory D. to have the complete equality to men

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original one.

46. “I’m awfully sorry, Carol, but I’ve broken your watch”, said Jim.

20

A. Jim apologized to Carol to breaking her watch. B. Jim apologized to Carol to break her watch.

C. Jim apologized to Carol for breaking her watch. D. Jim apologized for Carol to break her watch.

47. Living in Sydney is strange to her.

A. She’s not used to live in Sydney. B. She’s not used to living in Sidney.

C. She used to live in Sydney. D. She is used living in Sydney.

48. When I heard the telephone ring, I answered it immediately.

A. On hear the phone rang, I answered it immediately.

B. On hear the phone ring, I answered it immediately.

C. On hearing the phone ring, I answered it immediately.

D. On hearing rang, I answered the phone immediately.

49. If you don’t wake up early, you can’t catch the first bus to the city center.

A. You have to wake up early to catch the first bus to the city center.

B. You don’t have to wake up early to catch the first bus to the city center.

C. You have to not wake up early to catching the first bus to the city center.

D. You haven’t to wake up early to catch the first bus to the city center.

50. The birthday cake is too big for us to eat.

A. The birthday cake is so big for us to eat. B. The birthday cake is so big that we can’t eat it.

C. The birthday cake is enough big for us to eat. D. The birthday cake is too big for us that eating.

UNIT 16: THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS

Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.

1. A. integration B. international C. immigration D. operation

2. A. apprentice B. association C. apprehension D. attack

3. A. deal B. eagle C. instead D. eager

Circle the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the rest.

4. A. stability B. immensity C. advocacy D. capacity

5. A. advice B. justice C. circus D. product

Choose the best option

6. The major goal of ASEAN is to ____economic growth, social progress and cultural development.

A. cooperate B. accelerate C. communicate D. operate

7. We are trying to control the ________ of the dollar on the world’s money markets.

A. stable B. stabilize C. stability D. stabilizer

8. _________ is the unit of money in many Latin American countries and the Philippines.

A. Baht B. Ringed C. Dollar D. Peso

9. The ASIAN was ________ on August 8th, 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand.

A. established B. begun C. seen D. proved

10. We are _________ to produce unemployment by 50%.

A. aiming B. finding C. approving D. accepting

11. The _______ is increasing faster and faster.

A. Gross Domestic Product B. Gross Domestic Production

21

C. Growth Domestic Product D. General Domestic Production

12. All ASEAN countries are received equal rights and________.

A. justification B. justifiable C. justified D. Justify

13. Strategic alliances are being ________ with major European companies.

A. forced B. formulated C. forbidden D. forged

There is a growing __________ that changes must be made to improve national economy.

A. organization B. realization C. civilization D. condition

14. The aim of ASEAN is to promote closer economic_______.

A. delegation B. integration C. reputation D. migration

15. We need to concentrate _______ our target audience, namely women aged between 20 and 30.

A. on B. at C. in D. about

16. I like my work because I have the ________ to make my own decisions.

A. freed B. freely C. freedom C. free

17. _________ he had a suggestion he didn’t raise his hand.

A. because B. Although C. However D. Therefore

18. Mr. Watson wants the report ________ soon.

A. rewrites B. rewriting C. rewritten D. rewrote

19. If I ________ you, I would take the job and then ask for more money.

A. had been B. a C. will be D. were

20. Where’s_______ report I left on the table next to the TV in the living room.

A. an B. a C. the D. Φ

21. The chairman of the board is not _________; he has been married for 2 years.

A. singular B. single C. only D. sole

22. Some engineers have predicted that within twenty years automobiles______almost completely of plastic.

A. were made B. have made C. will be made D. are made

23. When the passenger ________, will you please give him this package?

A. will arrive B. arrives C. would arrives D. arriving

24. The Sun is ________ bright to look at directly.

A. such B. too C. so D. enough

25. The US. President serves a maximum of two ________ terms.

A. four- years B. four- year C. fours- years’ D. fours- year

26. What did that man die ________? –A heart attack.

A. in B. for C. of D. about

27. I known a very nice girl _________ older sister is a famous actress.

A. what B. who C. whose D. whom

28. Tom ________ travel a lot. These days he doesn’t go away very often.

A. is used to B. used to C. is used for D. used

29. _________ you finish typing that report, make five copies of it and give it to the officers.

A. While B. When C. But D. Although

22

Choose the underlined pert that needs correction

30. Because of him request and his bothering me all the time, I’m finishing the project myself.

31. We have interviewed many people who is interested in the job we have been advertising in the trade newsletter

that is distributed so widely.

32. When you realized you may have difficulty arranging last month’s conference, you should have told me so that I

could have gotten more people to volunteer.

33. The new employees enjoyed their first day at work, although everyone agreed that the lunch was the bad food

they had ever eaten.

34. When we were talking about relaxing after work, Jack said he enjoyed to listen to music, Carla said she preferred

jogging, and I was considering taking up tennis.

Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank.

Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy (36) _______ historically revolves around extended trade.

Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan Singapore is one (37)_______ the Four Asian Tigers. The economy

depends heavily on export, refining, imported goods, especially in manufacturing. Manufacturing constituted twenty six (38)

________ of Singapore’s GDP in 2005. The manufacturing industry is well –diversified into electronic petroleum refining

chemicals, (39) _______ engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing. In 2006, Singapore produced about 10 percent

of the world foundry water output. Singapore’s the busiest port in the world in terms of tonnage shipped. Singapore is The

world’s fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre after London, New York City (40) _______ Tokyo.

35. A. who B. whom C. why D. which

36. A. of B. in C. for D. at

37. A. percentage B. persuasion C. perception D. percent

38. A. mechanical B. mechanically C. methane D. Mechanic

39. A. and B. but C. or D. so

Read the passage and choose the best answers.

Brunei is one of the smallest countries in the world. Its population is only 25,000 and most of them live in

Bandar Seri Begawan (the capital city with the longest name in the world!) It is also the richest country in Asia and

rnaybe the richest country in the world because it has a lot of oil and natural gas which it exports to Japan. Every

week huge tankers carry oil and gas from the oil-fields of Brunei to Japan.

The head of the state in Brunei is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. He is the richest man in the world. He has

two wives and each lives in their own beautiful palace. The first wife lives in the biggest palace in the world which

has 200 rooms. The Sultan has more than 200 cars and he also has hundreds of horses.

40. Brunei is_____________________.

A. among the smallest country in the world B. a country with a dense population

C. the smallest countries in the world D. is a capital city

41. The population of Brunei is______________people.

A. over 25,000 B. 25,000 C. about 25,000 D. less than 25,000

42. According to the passage, Sultan, the head of the state in Brunei ______________.

A. is the richest man in the world

B. has two wives, each of whom lives in their own beautiful palace

23

C. has more than 200 cars D. All are correct.

43. Brunei is rich in______________.

A. only oil B. only natural gas C. exports of every kind D. oil and natural gas

44. Which of the following is NOT true about Brunei?

A. It exports oil and natural gas to its regional neighbours.

B. Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is the head of state in Brunei.

C. It may be the richest country in the world.

D. Its capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan.

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original one.

45. The doctor said, “You really ought to rest for a few days, Jasmine”

A. Jasmine’s doctor insisted that she should rest for a few days.

B. the doctor suggested that Jasmine should take a short rest.

C. It is doctor‘s recommendation that Jasmine rested shortly.

D. the doctor strongly advised Jasmine to take a few days’rest.

46. The teacher made his students work hard for the exam.

A. The students are made work hard by the teacher.

B. The student was made to work hard by the teacher.

C. The students are made to work hard by the teacher.

D. The student was made work hard by the teacher.

47. Please don’t talk so loudly while I’m studying.

A. I’d rather you don’t talk so loudly while I’m studying.

B. I’d rather you not to talk so loudly while I’m studying.

C. I’d rather you didn’t talk so loudly while I’m studying.

D. I’d rather you not talking so loudly while I’m studying.

48. As he grows older, he becomes increasingly intelligent.

A. The older he grows, the more intelligent he becomes.

B. The older he grew, the more intelligent he becomes.

C. The oldest he grows, the more intelligent he becomes.

D. The older he grows, more intelligent he becomes.

49. The doctor spent 10 minutes examining the patient.

A. It took the doctor 10 minutes examining the patient.

B. It took the doctor 10 minutes to examine the patient.

C. It took the doctor 10 minutes examine the patient.

D. It took the doctor 10 minutes to examining the patient.

ERROR RECOGNITION

Identify the word/ phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct.

51. Actually , I strongly disapprove of your bad behave towards your parents.

52. Modern motorcycles are lighter, faster, and specialized than motorcycles of 25 years ago.

53. Job enrichment is a technique used to increase satisfaction workers by giving them more responsibilities.

24

54. In spite of their frightening appearance, the squid is shy and completely harmless.

55. Virgin Islands National park features a underwater preserve with coral reefs and colorful tropical tropical fish.

25

PASSIVE VOICE

Change into passive voice.

1. She fell into water because somebody pushed her.

2. What ought we to do about this?

3. It is time they brought the cows in.

4. What questions did the examiner set?

8. Somebody has brought this child up badly.

9. The teacher promised Jane a prize if she worked well.

10. Nobody has ever spoken to me like that before.

11. I hate people looking at me.

12. Teachers should make lessons more interesting for school children.

13. I’d like someone to read to me.

17. Don’t let the others see you.

18. Did anybody ever teach you how to behave?

19. It surprised me to hear someone had robbed you.

20. People ought to tell us how much they expect of us.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

1. "What a beautiful shirt you're wearing!"

"Thank you. It ............... especially for me by my mother."

A. is made B. has made C. made D. was made

2. I don't understand why the students didn't keep silent while the speech ............

A. has been made B. was made C. would be made D. was being made

3. This is the first time I have seen this car. Where ..................?

A. did it make B. did it made C. was it make D. was it made

4. Today, many serious childhood diseases .................... by early immunization.

26

A. are preventing B. can prevent C. prevent D. can be prevented

5. Whole-grain food products …………….. in most large supermarkets across the United States and Canada.

A. now can purchase B. can now be purchased

C. now to purchase D. the purchase of which

6. All that rubbish will have to be ............. at once.

A. get rid of B. got rid of C. got rid of D. getting rid of

7. "What happened to the postman?" "He ...................... to a new town to work."

A. has sent B. was send C. was sent D. sent

8. Excuse me. Is this seat..................?

A. taking B. took C. occupy D. taken

9. There’s somebody walking behind us. I think ................... .

A. we are following B. we are being followed

C. we are followed D. we are being following

10. We’re late. The film .................. by the time we get to the cinema.

A. will already start B. will be already started

C. will already have started D. will be starting

11. I still can not believe it. My bicycle .................. some minutes ago.

A. was stolen B. was stealing C. stolen D. stole

12. Some funny .................. in class yesterday.

A. happened B. was happened C. happens D. is happened

13. The children’s arm was swollen because he .................. by a bee.

A. stung B. had stung C. had been stung D. had being stung

14. I .................. with you on that subject.

A. am agree B. am agreed C. agreeing D. agree

15. Many U.S automobiles .................. in Detroit, Michigan.

A. manufacture B. have manufactured C. are manufactured D. are manufacturing

16. When I came, an experiment .................. in the lab.

A. was being holding B. has been held C. was being held D. has held

17. George is .................. Lisa.

A. marry with B. marry to C. married with D. married to

18. Last night a tornado swept through Rockvill. It ............. everything in its path.

A. destroyed B. was destroyed C. was being destroyed D. had been destroyed

19. Dynamite ................... by Alfred Bernard Nobel.

A. have been invented B. invented C. was invented D. was being invented

20. .................. this work .................. before you went to Moscow?

A. Will/ have been done B. Has/ been done C. Will/ be done D. Had/ been done

21. If you .................. about it, will you be able to answer?

A. are asked B. ask C. will be asked D. asked

22. Do you believe that such a problem can ...................?

27

A. solve B. be solving C. is solved D. be solved

23. “ Can’t we do something about the situation?”- “ Something ........ right now.”

A. is doing B. is do C. is being done D. has been doing

24. The university .................. by private funds as well as by tuition income.

A. is supported B. supports C. is supporting D. has supported

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

1. When he arrived at the furniture shop, they had been sold the table he wanted.

2. The first May Day celebrated in England in 1890.

3. She presented reward for the return of her lost bracelet.

4. Most of them were build in the nineteenth century and some are very grand.

5. Many universities, school classes taught in English even though the native language is not English.

6. The Americans tend to be informal while they're being received company or coming for a social engagement.

7. He has given freely of his time by caring for the wounded during the Civil War.

8. Two prisoners were hang this morning by Taliban.

9. Daisy's ring is make of gold.

10. Hamlet was wrote by William Shakespeare.

11. English is studying by Henry every night.

12. More people are infecting with HIV this year than they were 5 years ago.

13. The meeting was be rearranged shortly before it had been due to take place.

14. Every possible effort were made by the orphanage to find the boy’s parents.

15. Cheques should only be accept with proof of identity.

16. Dent station is situated on the Seattle to Carlisle railway line, said be the most scenic in the country.

17. The last day of the holiday will ended in disaster.

18. Do not blame me if the tin-opener is break.

19. This class has canceled because too few students had registered before registration closed.

20. This building will have finished by the end of 2020.

Choose one sentence that best rewrites the sentence given.

1. We sent for the police.

A. The police was sent for B. The police was sent.

C. The police were sent for. D. The police was sent for us

2. They speak much about this book.

A. This book is much spoken about. B. This book is much spoken.

C. This book is much about spoken. D. This book are much spoken about.

3. Have they tested all the machines?

A. Have all the machines be tested? B. Have all the machines been testing?

C. Have all the machines been tested? D. Have all the machines been being testing?

4. Does he realize that they are laughing at him?

A. Is he realized that he is laughing at? B. Is he realized that he is being laughed at?

C. Does he realize that he is laughing at? D. Does he realize that he is being laughed at?

28

5. The manager offers me several jobs.

A. I was offers several jobs. B. I am offered several jobs.

C. Several jobs are offered to me. D. B and C are correct.

6. We found that they had cancelled the soccer match.

A. We found that the soccer match had been cancelled.

B. The soccer match had been cancelled.

C. The soccer match was found that had been cancelled.

D. The soccer match was found to have been cancelled by us.

7. “Did Shakespeare write this play?”

A. Did this play be written by Shakespeare? B. Was this play written by Shakespeare?

C. This play was written by Shakespeare. D. Did this play Shakespeare write?

8. Which book do the students love?

A. Which book are done love by the students? B. Which book is the students loved?

C. Which book are loved by the students? D. Which book is loved by the students?

9. How many slums are they going to clear?

A. How many slums are being gone to clear? B. How many slums are being cleared?

C. How many slums are going to clear? D. How many slums are going to be cleared?

10. Who wrote the report on the air pollution?

A. By whom was the report on the air pollution written? B. Whom was the report written on the air pollution by?

C. By whom was the report written on the air pollution? D. All are correct.

11. Who killed President John Kennedy?

A. By whom President John Kennedy was killed? B. By whom was President John Kennedy killed?

C. By whom was killed President John Kennedy? D. By whom killed President John Kennedy?

12. How many students are carrying the bookshelf?

A. By how many students are the bookshelf being carried?

B. By how many students is the bookshelf being carried?

C. By how many students is the bookshelf been carrying?

D. By how many students are the bookshelf be carrying?

13. People say that Mary is a good worker.

A. Mary is said that she is a good worker. B. Mary is said to be a good worker.

C. It is said to be a good worker. D. Mary is said that to be a good worker.

14. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.

A. The man is believed to escaped in a stolen car. B. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.

C. The man is believed to escaped in a stolen car. D. They believed that the man stole the car.

15. It was thought that the building had been destroyed.

A. The building was thought had been destroyed. B. The building was thought to have been destroyed.

C. The building thought to be destroyed. D. They have destroyed the building.

INVERSION

- Với động từ BE: …… BE S ………

29

- Với dộng từ thường:

a)- Ở các thì đơn (HT đơn, QK đơn): ……. DO/DOES/DID S V …………

b)- Ở các thì hoàn thành (HTHT , QKHT): ……. HAVE/HAS/HAD S PP/V3 …………

3)- Với các động từ khuyết thiếu (AU): ………. AU S V .................

-ĐẢO NGỮ VỚI NO VÀ NOT:

EG:

- I will lend you no money from now on. - >No money will I lend you from now on.

- I wont lend you any money from now on. -> Not any money will I lend you from now on.

-ĐẢO NGỮ VỚI CÁC TRẠNG TỪ PHỦ ĐỊNH:

Never (không bao giờ), rarely = seldom = little (ít khi, hiếm khi, hầu như không), hardly (ever) (hầu như

không bao giờ).

- I will never speak to him again. -> Never will I speak to him again.

- He has rarely got mark 10 in maths. -> Rarely has he got mark 10 in maths.

- I seldom listen to rock music. -> Seldom do I listen to rock music.

- She little understands me. -> Little does she understand me.

- They hardly (ever) speak in public. -> Hardly (ever) do they speak in public.

- She is never late for school. -> Never is she late for school.

-ĐẢO NGỮ VỚI:

No sooner …… than; Hardly/Barely/Scarcely…… when/before…….. (Vừa mới ….. thì…….)

- No sooner had S PP/V3 than clause (QKĐ)

- Hardly/Barely/Scarcely had S PP/V3 when/before clause (QKĐ)

-I had no sooner arrived home than the phone rang. -> No sooner had I arrived home than the phone rang.

-I had hardly arrived home when/before the phone rang. -> Hardly had I arrived home when/before the phone rang.

-ĐẢO NGỮ VỚI ONLY:

- Only after N/V-ing: chỉ sau khi. - Only later: Chỉ sau này - Only once: chỉ một lần -

Only then : chỉ đến lúc đó - Only when clause : chi đến khi - Only if clause : chỉ nếu -

Only by N/V-ing : chỉ bằng cách - Only with N/V-ing: chỉ với.

- Only in this/that way : chỉ bằng cách này/đó

- I realized that I had forgotten to put on a stamp only after posting the letter. -> Only after posting the letter did I

realize that I had forgotten to put on a stamp.

- She will love him only when she understands him. -> Only when she understands him will she love him.

- We can pass the exam only by working harder. -> Only by working harder can we pass the exam.

- We will be successful only in this way. -> Only in this way will we be successful.

- You are allowed to enter this room only if I have given permission. -> Only if I have given permission are you

allowed to enter this room.

- ĐẢO NGỮ VỚI CÁC CỤM GIỚI TỪ CÓ NO:

- At no time : chưa từng bao giờ - In no way : không còn cách nào

- On no condition : tuyệt đối không - On no account : không vì bất cứ lí do gì

- Under/In no circumstances:trong bất cứ hoàn cảnh nào cũng không.

30

- For no reasons = On no account : không vì bất cứ lí do gì.

- No longer: không còn nữa

Ex: - He never knew she came from a rich family.

-> At no time did he know she came from a rich family.

-> Never did he know she came from a rich family.

- Keith certainly cant be held responsible for the accident. -> In no way can Keith be held responsible for the

accident.

- Passengers arent permitted to open the doors under/in any circumstances. -> Under/In no circumstances are

passengers permitted to open the doors.

- He no longer works as an accountant. He has just found another job. -> No longer does he works as an accountant. -

ĐẢO NGỮ VỚI SO ………….. THAT VÀ SUCH ………. THAT :

- SO ……….. THAT :

- He worked so hard that he forgot his lunch. -> So hard did he worked that he forgot his lunch.

- The play is so interesting that the theatre is likely to be full every night.

-> So interesting is the play that the theatre is likely to be full every night.

-> Such is the interest of the play that the theatre is likely to be full every night.

- He bought so many books that he couldn't read them all. -> So many books did he buy that he couldn't read them

all.

- Alice has so much homework that she can't finish it all. -> So much homework does Alice have that she can't finish

it all.

Note: Dùng SO MANY/FEW/MUCH/LITTLE N không dùng SUCH.

- SUCH ……………. THAT :

- It was such a boring speech that I got sleepy. -> Such was a boring speech that I got sleepy.

Note: trong trường hợp BE SO MUCH/GREAT đổi thành SUCH BE NOUN

- The force of the storm was so great that trees were uprooted. -> Such was the force of the storm that trees were

uprooted.

-ĐẢO NGỮ VỚI : NOT ONLY …………. BUT ALSO (không những mà còn)

NOT ONLY mệnh đề đảo BUT ……… ALSO mệnh đề thường

- He is not only good at English but he can also draw very well. -> Not only is he good at English but he can also

draw very well.

-ĐẢO NGỮ VỚI: NOT UNTILL/TILL (THEN/LATER) NOT UNTILL/TILL mệnh đề thường mệnh đề đảo.

(mãi đến khi)

- I didnt know where I was untill I asked a passer-by. -> Not untill I asked a passer-by did I know where I was.

NOT UNTILL/TILL THEN/LATER mệnh đề đảo. (mãi đến lúc đó/sau này)

- I didnt recognize him untill later. -> Not untill later did I recognize him.

-ĐẢO NGỮ VỚI NEITHER/NOR VÀ SO:

- They dont like chicken, and neither/nor do I. - She can play the guitar, and so can I.

* ĐẢO NGỮ VỚI NEITHER………………..NOR :

31

- There is neither excitement nor entertainment in this small town. -> Neither is there excitement nor entertainment in

this small town.

-ĐẢO NGỮ TRONG SO SÁNH VỚI AS VÀ THAN:

- The cake was excellent, as the coffee was. -> The cake was excellent, as was the coffee.

- I thought, as my friend did, that the exam would be difficult. -> I thought, as did my friend, that the exam would be

difficult.

- He has more money than you do. -> He has more money than do you.

-ĐẢO NGỮ TRONG CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN:

-CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN LOẠI 1: IF S V ……. ---------> SHOULD S V ……….

- If you hear the fire alarm, leave the building at once. -> Should you hear the fire alarm, leave the building at once.

- If anybody phones me, please tell them Im busy. -> Should anybody phone me, please tell them Im busy. -CÂU

ĐIỀU KIỆN LOẠI 2:

-CÓ ĐỘNG TỪ TO BE: IF S WERE ………………….. ----------------> WERE S ………………..

- If I were you, I wouldnt do that. -> Were I you, I wouldnt do that.

-CÓ ĐỘNG TỪ THƯỜNG: IF S P/V2 ………………… ---------------> WERE S TO V ……………

- If he worked more slowly, he wouldnt make many mistakes. -> Were he to work more slowly, he wouldnt make

many mistakes.

-CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN LOẠI 3:

IF S HAD PP/V3 ……………………… -------------------> HAD S PP/V3 ………….

-If they had realized the danger, they would have done it differently. -> Had they realized the danger, they would

have done it differently.

Note: Đối với cả ba loại câu điều kiện, nếu mệnh đề IF là phủ định thì ta đặt NOT sau chủ từ.

- If you dont believe what I said, ask your mother. -> Should you not believe what I said, ask your mother.

- If she were not shy, she would have a good time at the party. -> Were she not shy, she would have a good time at

the party.

- If I hadnt seen it, I wouldnt have believed it. -> Had I not seen it, I wouldnt have believed it.

-ĐẢO NGỮ SAU CÁC TRẠNG NGỮ CHỈ PHƯƠNG HƯỚNG HOẶC VỊ TRÍ:

Khi câu có một từ hoặc một cụm trạng ngữ chỉ phương hướng hoặc vị trí thì nội động từ được đảo lên trước chủ ngữ.

- David began to open the parcels. A dictionary was inside the first.

-> David began to open the parcels. Inside the first was a dictionary.

- A portrait of Lenin was above the fiòlace. -> Above the fiòlace was a portrait of Lenin.

- His father sat in an armchair. -> In an armchair sat his father.

Note: -Động từ TO BE thường được sử dụng trong dạng đảo ngữ này, ngoài ra ta còn

dùng các nội động từ chỉ sự chuyển động như: CLIMB, COME, FLY, GO, HANG, LIE, RUN, SIT, STAND, ……..

-Thường chỉ dùng dạng đảo ngữ này khi động từ ở thì quá khứ đơn. -Trường hợp đảo ngữ này, không sử dụng trợ

động từ mà sử dụng trực tiếp động từ đặt trước chủ từ. -Không đảo ngữ khi chủ từ là đại từ. (sai): In an armchair sat

she

32

Rewrite these sentences, using NEVER.

1. She has never been so happy before.

……………………………………………………………………………………

2. I have never heard such nonsense!

……………………………………………………………………………………

3. I have never seen such a mess in my life.

……………………………………………………………………………………

4. Our profits this year are higher than they have ever been.

……………………………………………………………………………………

5. She would never again trust her own judgment when buying antiques.

……………………………………………………………………………………

6. The firm has never before laid on such a sumptuous celebration.

……………………………………………………………………………………

7. I’ve never come across such a horrifying film.

……………………………………………………………………………………

8. I have never been so moved by a Shakespeare production.

……………………………………………………………………………………

9. I never for one moment thought the consequences would be so far- reaching.

……………………………………………………………………………………

10. I had never tasted such a wonderful combination of flavors before.

……………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite these sentences, using IN, AT , UNDER, or ON.

1. Keith certainly can’t be held responsible for the accident.

……………………………………………………………………………………

2. The children themselves are not in any way to blame for the disaster.

…………………………………………………………………………………

3.The existence of extraterrestrial is not confirmed by the report.

………………………………………………………………………………………

4. I was never shown how to operate the machinery.

……………………………………………………………………………………

5. He never suspected that she was a witch.

……………………………………………………………………………………

6. There has never been a time when the English language was not in a state of change.

…………………………………………………………………………………...

7. Miss Weaver will not be offered the job under any circumstances.

……………………………………………………………………………………

8. You should not send money to us by post under any circumstances.

……………………………………………………………………………………

9.We can’t exchange tickets in any circumstances.

33

……………………………………………………………………………………

10.I won’t go out that way to visit him again on my account!

……………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with NOT.

1. He is my friend as well as yours.

……………………………………………………………………………………

2. He booked tickets for the afternoon performance and the evening performance as well.

……………………………………………………………………………………

3. Burglars stole a thousand pounds’ worth of electrical goods, and left the flat in an awful mess.

……………………………………………………………………………………

4. Tony was not only late, but he had left all his books behind.

……………………………………………………………………………………

5. You will enhance your posture and improve your acting ability on this course.

……………………………………………………………………………………

6. It isn’t worth considering his suggestion for a moment.

……………………………………………………………………………………

7. She didn’t shed a tear when the story ended in tragedy.

……………………………………………………………………………………

8. The manager not once offered us an apology.

……………………………………………………………………………………

9. She made no sound as she crept upstairs.

……………………………………………………………………………………

10.He only thought about having a holiday abroad after he retired.

…………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with ONLY.

1. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.

……………………………………………………………………………………

2. It wasn’t until last week that the Agriculture Minister admitted defeat.

……………………………………………………………………………………

3. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.

……………………………………………………………………………………

4. They didn’t get round to business until they had finished eating.

……………………………………………………………………………………

5. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.

……………………………………………………………………………………

6. I didn’t realize who he was until later.

……………………………………………………………………………………

7. The door could not be opened without using force.

……………………………………………………………………………………

34

8. I won’t agree until Tom’s apologized.

……………………………………………………………………………………

9. To get the 40% discount, you must buy all twelve books at the same time.

……………………………………………………………………………………

10.The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.

……………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with SHOULD.

1. If the Government were forced into another election, it would be the favourite to win.

……………………………………………………………………………………

2. If you should wish to make an appointment to see Dr Simons, she is available between 9.00 and 11.00.

……………………………………………………………………………………

3. If you should have further problems with your printer, contact your dealer for advice.

……………………………………………………………………………………

4. If you should decide to accept the post, you will be expected to start work on 1st April.

……………………………………………………………………………………

5. If we hear any further news, we will be in touch immediately.

…………………………………………………………………………………

6. If you wish to take advantage of the offer, kindly tick the box on your order form.

……………………………………………………………………………………

7. If the film should be a post office success, they may be sequel.

……………………………………………………………………………………

8. If you should change your mind, there will always be a job for you here.

……………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with WERE OR HAD

1. If the chemical were to leak, a large area of the sea would be contaminated.

……………………………………………………………………………………

2. If Germany were to beat Romania, they would face Italy in the final.

……………………………………………………………………………………

3. If Mr Morgan were still head master, he would not permit such bad behavior.

……………………………………………………………………………………

4. If you had given it on time, you would have got a high mark.

……………………………………………………………………………………

5. If she had become a lawyer, as her parents wished, she would have earn a large salary.

……………………………………………………………………………………

6. If anything has gone wrong with my plan, I would have held responsibility.

……………………………………………………………………………………

7.If it hadn’t been for Henry,I might not have met you.

……………………………………………………………………………………

8. If only they had confirmed by phone, the airline could have warned them.

35

……………………………………………………………………………………

9. The coast guards could have saved the vessels if they had been notified.

……………………………………………………………………………………

10. If his solicitor hadn’t advised him, he would have made a serious mistake.

……………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means the same as the

sentence printed above it.

1. He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.

Not only_______________________________________________________

2. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.

No sooner _____________________________________________________

3. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.

Hardly _______________________________________________________

4. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang.

Not until ______________________________________________________

5. We only began to see the symptoms of the disease after several months.

Only _________________________________________________________

6. I have never seen anyone in my life drink as much as you.

Never ________________________________________________________

7. A sleeping dog was lying under the table.

Under the table _________________________________________________

8. His brother had rarely been more excited.

Rarely_________________________________________________________

9. The facts were not all made public until later.

Only__________________________________________________________

10. If I had realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have accepted the job.

Had___________________________________________________________

11. The response to our appeal was so great that we has to take on more staff.

Such__________________________________________________________

12. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder.

Not only ______________________________________________________

13. The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murderer.

Little _________________________________________________________

14. If you do happen to see Helen, could you ask her to call me?

Should________________________________________________________

15. The bus driver can not be blamed for the accident in any way.

In ___________________________________________________________

16. The snowfall was so heavy that all the trains had to be cancelled.

So ___________________________________________________________

36

17. If the government raised interest rates. They would lose the election.

Were__________________________________________________________

18. As soon as I got into the bath, someone knocked at the door.

No sooner _____________________________________________________

19. There was so much uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed.

Such__________________________________________________________

20. It’s not common for there to be so much rain in March.

Seldom________________________________________________________

21. You won’t allowed in until your identify has been checked.

Only__________________________________________________________

22. Just after the play started there was a power failure.

Hardly________________________________________________________

23. The Prime Minister has hardly ever made a speech as inept as this.

Rarely_________________________________________________________

24. We had only just arrived home when the police called.

Scarcely_______________________________________________________

25. Press photographers are banned from taking photographs backstage.

On no_________________________________________________________

26. The way so much money has been spent to so little purpose must be a record.

Never before___________________________________________________

27. The judge was taken ill just after the trial proceedings began.

Barely________________________________________________________

Phrasal verbs

Choose the best answer

1. It was the third time in six months that the bank had been held _____ .

A. over B. down C. up D. out

2. I always run _____ of money before the end of the month.

A. out B. back C. up D. down

3. It's taking me longer to get _____ the operation than I thought.

A. through B. by C. up from D. over

4. I've just spent two weeks looking _____an aunt of mine who's been ill.

A. at B. for C. out for D. after

5. I've always got _____ well with old people.

A. off B. on C. in D. through

6. It's very cold in here. Do you mind if I turn _________ the heating?

A. down B. away C. off D. on

7. They've _____ a new tower where that old building used to be.

A. put up B. put down C. pushed up D. pushed down

8. Stephen always wanted to be an actor when he ________ up.

37

A. came B. grew C. brought D. settled

9. The bus only stops here to ________ passengers.

A. alight B. get on C. get off D. pick up

10. If anything urgent comes _____, you can contact me at this number.

A. across B. by C. up D. round

11. Your daughter's just started work, hasn't she? How's she getting _____?

A. by B. on C. out D. in

12. We had to turn _______ their invitation to lunch as we had a previous engagement.

A. over B. out C. up D. down

13. While driving to work, we ran out____ gas.

A. up B. of C. in D. to

14. He died ____ heart disease.

A. from B. because C. of D. in

15. The elevator is not running today. It is ________ order.

A. to B. out C. out of D. in

16. I explained ____ him what it meant.

A. to B. about C. over D. from

17. Pasteur devoted all his life _______ science.

A. for B. in C. on D. to

18. House cats are distantly related ___ lions and tigers.

A. in B. to C. of D. about

19. Is this type of soil suitable ___ growing tomatoes ?

A. for B. about C. in D. at

20. Were you aware _____ the regulations against smoking in this area ?

A. in B. with C. of D. about

21. One meter is approximately equal _____ a yard.

A. about B. on C. to D. with

22. Jane doesn't spend much money _____ clothes.

A. over B. about C. at D. on

23. She always takes good care _____ her children.

A. for B. in C. of D. with

24. William insists _____ getting up early, even on weekends.

A. on B. to C. toward D. for

25. What does this symbol refer_____ ?

A. on B. to C. for D. toward

26. The accident resulted _____ several minor injuries.

A. on B. in C. of D. at

27. Congratulations _____ your success!

A. to B. on C. in D. up

38

28. Mrs. Liz was accused _____ having stolen the car.

A. of B. with C. in D. upon

29. We are here to provide you _____ the best service possible.

A. of B. with C. to D. for

30. He has been absent _____ school very often lately.

A. from B. on C. in D. With

31. Vehicles also account _____ air pollution in the cities.

A. on B. at C. for D. in

32. Last night I was invited _____ a formal get-together and I enjoyed myself a great deal.

A. to B. at C. for D. about

33. The police blamed the mother_____ neglecting her child.

A. to B. for C. with D. of

34. They prevented me _____ talking to that woman .

A. from B. on C. with D. at

35. Take the number 7 bus and get __________ at Forest Road.

A. up B. down C. off D. outside

36. If you want to join this club, you must__________ this application form.

A. make up B. write down C. do up D. fill in

37. The water company will have to_______ off water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried ___________.

A. take / in B. cut /out C. set / up D. break / to

38. He wanted to______ off all his work before he came to the cinema with us.

A. finish B. stop C. end D. put

39. They were 30 minutes later because their car _______ down.

A. got B. put C. cut D. broke

40. That problem is _______ them. We can’t make _______ our mind yet.

A. out off / on B. up to / up C. away from / for D. on for / off

Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each sentence below.

1. His alarm clock is always set for six o'clock. He arises at the same time every day.

A. turns off B. gets up C. puts on D. switch off

2. She telephoned her friend to tell him about the meeting. They decided to drive there together.

A. turned on B. took off C. called up D. took away

3. It's 4 P.M. now, and this important letter must be mailed today. Can you take it to the post office immediately?

A. at first B. right away C. sooner or later D. at last

4. Be sure to switch off the light before you leave the house.

A. to turn off B. to take off C. to get off D. turn on

5. Pat placed her new hat on her head while looking in the mirror.

A. picked up B. put on C. gets on D. place on

6. Remove your jacket and sit down for a few minutes.

39

A. Turn on B. Get on C. Take off D. Turn off

7. I want to stay unmarried for a while, but I hope to get married eventually.

A. sooner or later B. right away C. at last D. at first

8. In the beginning I thought that it was Bob who was in the car.

A. To get on B. At once C. At first D. At last

9. He boarded the bus at Broadway and 79th Street.

A. got off B. got on C. picked up D. turn off

10. John took the pencil with his fingers and began to write a note.

A. turned on B. got off C. picked up D. got on

11. It's easiest to get _______ the car from the driver's side. The door on the other side doesn't work well.

A. in B. on C. off D. away

12. I always _______ the bus to work at 34th Street.

A. turn off B. get on C. turn on D. get away

13. Why don't we stop and _______ the car for a while?

A. get out of B. turn off C. pick up D. take off

14. Helen got _______ the train at the 42nd Street terminal.

A. on B. in C. off D. away

15. Mary put _______ her coat and left the room.

A. in B. off C. away D. on

16. Put your hat _______ before you leave the house.

A. off B. away C. on D. in

17. John _______ his jacket as he entered the office.

A. turned off B. took off C. turned on D. got away

18. Take your sweater _______. The room is very warm.

A. on B. in C. off D. away

19. I forgot to _______Mr. Jones yesterday I'd better call him now.

A. turned on B. got off C. call up D. got on

20. Call me _______ tomorrow, Jane. We'll arrange a time to have lunch together.

A. on B. in C. up D. away

21. I thought _______ that it was Sheila calling, but then I realized that it was Betty.

A. at first B. at last C. to get on D. right away

22. Please turn _______ the light; it's too dark in here.

A. off B. away C. on D. in

23. Do you know who turned the air conditioning _______?

A. in B. off C. away D. on

24. Please ______ the light when you leave the room.

A. turned off B. turn off C. turned on D. got away

25. Are you really listening to the radio, or should I turn it _______?

40

A. on B. in C. off D. away

26. Dad says that dinner will be ready right _______away, so we'd better wash our hands and set the table.

A. on B. in C. away D. up

27. Tell Willy to come to my office _______. I must see him immediately.

A. in the beginning B. right away C. at first D. at last

28. Stop playing that loud music _______!

A. at once B. at last C. at first D. in the beginning

29. Harry picked _______ the newspaper that was on the front doorstep.

A. off B. away C. in D. up

30. Could you pick your toy _______ before someone falls over it?

A. on B. in C. up D. away

31. If you study English seriously, _______ you'll become fluent.

A. in the beginning B. sooner or later C. at first D. at last

32. I'm too tired to do my homework now; I'm sure I'll do it _______.

A. sooner or later B. in the beginning C. at last D. at first

33. Carlo _______ at seven o'clock every morning.

A. turns off B. gets up C. turns on D. gets on

34. At what time should we get the children _______ tomorrow?

A. on B. in C. up D. away

35. _______ English was difficult for him, but later he made great progress.

A. at once B. at last C. at first D. sooner or later

36. In place of traveling by car. We can go by bus to save energy.

A. in addition to B. on behalf of C. at last D. in stead of

37. They can use solar energy in place of any other sources of energy to produce electricity.

A. in stead of B. on behalf of C. on the other hand D. at first

38. You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe.

A. in addition to B. in stead of C. on behalf of D. at last

39. The proposal is _______ of place

A. out B. in C. up D. away

40. Her remarks were_______.

A. in place of B. with place of C. out of place D. all over the place

41. I felt completely _______ among all these successful people.

A. to take place B. all over the place C. in place of D. out of place

42. The film festival ______ in October.

A. takes place B. happens C. occur D. all are right

43. We may never discover what took place that night.

A. happened B. caught sight of C. looked after D. took care of

44. Of course I was upset. Just _______ yourself in my place.

A. cut B. put C. take D. give

41

45. New restaurants are appearing all over the place.

A. somewhere B. nowhere C. anywhere D. everywhere

Choose the best preposition to complete the sentences.

1. I am writing to ask______ some information about courses.

A. about B. for C. over D. after

2. Why don't you ask him ______ his advice?

A. over B. out C. for D. around

3. He always asks ______you in his letters.

A. for B. out C. over D. after

4. I don't know of any vacancies in the company but I'll ask ______.

A. around B. for C. out D. over

5. He's too shy to ask her ______.

A. after B. out C. about D. out

6. Sue was asking ______ you. I told her you were fine.

A. about B. for C. over D. after

7. He asked ______my mother. He wanted to know how she was doing.

A. out B. after C. over D. around

8. I asked ______ to see if anyone knew someone who could rent me a room.

A. after B. out C. around D. out

9. When I needed to buy a new car, I asked ______and someone offered me this one.

A. around B. for C. out D. over

10. I asked for the chicken but you have brought me the beef.

A. for B. out C. over D. after

11. I must remember to ask ______ a receipt so that I can get reimbursed.

A. about B. for C. over D. after

12. Walking ______ the streets alone at night was asking for trouble.

A. over B. out C. for D. around

13. If you go to that part of town, you're asking ______trouble. It's very dangerous there.

A. about B. for C. over D. after

14. He asked ______ Carol but there is no one working here called Carol.

A. out B. after C. for D. around

15. If you need anything, ask Henry ______ help. He'll be able to help you.

A. after B. out C. about D. for

16. If someone comes to the door, don’t ask them ______.

A. in B. for C. out D. over

17. Sometimes when I'm out in the garden, the neighbors ask me ______for a drink.

A. for B. in C. over D. after

18. He asked me ______ so I expected him to pay for dinner.

A. about B. for C. out D. after

42

19. We often invite our friends ______for a drink in the pub.

A. over B. out C. for D. around

20. I've asked Diane ______ a cup of coffee later.

A. over B. out C. for D. around

21. He asked me ______ to see what they had done in the garden.

A. about B. for C. over D. after

22. I can't believe that Joe finally asked me ______on a date!

A. out B. after C. over D. around

23. Why don't we ask the Johnsons ______ for dinner at out home?

A. about B. for C. over D. after

24. We asked the waiter ______ some more coffee.

A. for B. out C. over D. after

25. My wife might ask ______ more vacation time instead of a raise.

A. after B. out C. about D. for

Choose the best preposition

1.If the person who broke the window doesn't own.... the whole class will be punished (down/up/to/against)

2.Im sure he will jump... the chance of earning some extra money( at/on/down/over)

3.I took Ray ...  ...his invitation and came to his party ( over on/ up on/up with/ on to)

4. She 's put ... a lot of weight since i last saw her (up/down/off/on)

5.How could he get... ... cheating in the exam? ( out of/ up with/ away with/ down to)

6. I was taken... by her new look (over/on/down/aback)

7.When i decided to go ... ... the contest, i didn't think i would win (in on/in for/away with)

8.He fooled most people into believing that he was a police man. I supposed they were taken ... by the uniform

( (on/over/in/off)

9. She finally got ... her fear of ghost (away/off/over/out)

10. The shop usually takes... more staffs for the summer (on/to/up with/over)

TEST 1

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:

1. A. rival B. title C. reliable D. festival

2. A. medical B. federation C. devote D. epidemic

3. A. appalled B. washed C. injured D. survived

II. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest:

4. A. imagine B. reviewer C. wonderful D. impressive

5. A. appeal B. symbol C. soldier D. wildlife

III. Choose the best word, phrase or sentence:

1. We are now facing the possible ________ of many rare species.

A. danger B. existence C. survival D. disappearance

2. The Red List has been introduced to raise people’s ____________ of conservation needs.

A. attitude B. opinion C. awareness D. idea

43

3. When a reader reads an interesting book slowly and carefully, he ________ it.

A. reviews B. chews and digests C. swallows D. tastes

4. The person who decides when the match starts and finishes is a _______________.

A. goalie B. coach C. referee D. captain

5. The traditional Vietnamese women’s role is _______________.

A. homemaking B. working in factories C. building houses D. working in education

6. The development of this area would ___________wildlife.

A. danger B. dangerous C. dangerously D. endanger

7. A mystery is something that can’t be _______________.

A. explain B. explained C. explaining D. explanation

8. Before the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam had made a good _______ in every aspect.

A. prepare B. preparation C. preparative D. preparing

9. He prefers scuba-diving to water polo because it is __________.

A. adventure B. adventurous C. adventurously D. adventurist

10. WHO’s main activities are carrying out research on medical ____ and improving international health care.

A. develop B. developing C. development D. develops

11. The 22nd SEA Games consisted ________ athletes from eleven participating countries.

A. on B. with C. of D. about

12. It took women a long time to struggle ________ the right to vote.

A. for B. with C. against D. upon

13. It’s very sunny. You _______________ bring a raincoat.

A. needn’t B. mustn’t C. might not D. may not

14. People __________ prevent pollution of the rivers before it gets worse.

A. could B. must C. need D. had to

15. It took him a long time to ________ the death of his wife.

A. take away B. get over C. take off D. get up

16. ____________ the lights when you are not using them.

A. Turn off B. Turn on C. Take off D. Go off

17. Hundreds of soccer fans _______ to support their team in the last important match.

A. went off B. held up C. got over D. turned up

18. Some people should _____ smoking because of their bad health.

A. go off B. get up C. give up D. go on

19. "They can postpone the meeting because of the chairman′s illness." means_________.

A. The meeting because of the chairman′s illness can be postponed.

B. The meeting can because of the chairman′s illness be postponed.

C. The meeting can be postponed because of their illness.

D. The meeting can be postponed because of the chairman′s illness.

20. “Did Shakespeare write this play?” means ______________________

A. Did this play be written by Shakespeare? B. Was this play written by Shakespeare?

44

C. This play was written by Shakespeare. D. Did this play Shakespeare write?

21. “Your car is more expensive than mine.” It means _____________.

A. My car is not as cheap as yours B. My car is not as expensive as yours

C. My car is as expensive as yours D. Your car is cheaper than mine.

22. “The book interested me more than the film.” It means _____________.

A. I thought the book was more interesting than the film

B. I thought the book was more interested than the film

C. I thought the book was as interesting as the film

D. I thought the book wasn’t as interesting as the film

IV. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D:

The UN has played an important (1) _____ in helping refugees around the world. The group has given aid to

thousands of refugees and needy children in many countries by (2) _____ health care, food and shelter. The UN

works with countries on many different environmental issues as well. For example, it has fought to clean up the

Mediterranean Sea, (3) _____ water resources and stop the (4) _____ of forests. Several UN agencies are (5) _____

for offering economic assistance throughout the world. They have helped countries rebuild after wars, provided

technical assistance to less-developed countries and promoted trade and development.

1. A. role B. language C. religion D. organization

2. A. taking B. giving C. making D. providing

3. A. organize B. protect C. destroy D. end

4. A.destroy B. destroyed C. destruction D. destructive

5. A. difficult B. peaceful C. responsible D. successful

V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D:

Aquatic sports - sports involving playing in or upon the water - take various forms. The main activities

include swimming, synchronized swimming, diving and water polo. Swimming is the act of moving through the

water by using the arms, legs, and body in motion. It is an integral part of almost all water-based activities. In

synchronized swimming, the players perform beautiful maneuvers to music and diving. Water polo, on the other

hand, is a game where two opposing teams play against each other, attempting to score points by throwing a buoyant

ball into the opponent’s goal.

Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise. Furthermore,

practising them is known to produce both psychological and physical benefits which help to improve mood states and

reduce the risk of many serious diseases. This explains why aquatic sports have become very popular forms of

exercise among people of all ages.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Two kinds of aquatic sports B. The popularity of aquatic sports

C. Aquatic sports - kinds and benefits D. Swimming and breathing

2. According to the passage, almost all kinds of aquatic sports involve ________ .

A. scoring B. using equipment C. music D. swimming

3. According to the passage, which sport includes playing against an opponent team?

45

A. snorkeling B. synchronized swimming C. scuba diving D. water polo

4. What can we infer from the passage about aquatic sports?

A.Younger people can play aquatic sports better than older people.

B. Playing aquatic sports costs a lot of money.

C. Underwater activities are less dangerous than swimming.

D. Aquatic sports give people many health benefits.

VI. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the sentence correct:

1. Since 1989, the trade in ivory was prohibited all over the world.

2. The harder we try, the more better results we will get.

3. The United Nations has the responsibility of the maintain of international peace.

4. We waited with Mary for an hour but she never came.

TEST 2

Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest:

1. A. sky B. dry C. happy D. fly

2. A. glad B. geography C. glass D. give

3. A. scholarship B. cheer C. cheat D. chess

4. A. surround B. source C. account D. plough

5. A. climb B. fine C. island D. dinner

Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest:

6. A. collaboration B. possibility C. technological D. probability

7. A. environment B. impossible C. variety D. valuable

8. A. risky B. conserve C. liquid D. forest

9. A. government B. borrowing C. attraction D. visitor

10. A. college B. nation C. hospital D. volunteer

Which is not correct ?

11. The warmer the weather is, the more good I feel.

12. You can look after the new words in the dictionary.

13. John used to live in the country when he is a boy.

14. Daisy has such many things to do that she has no time to go out.

15. I couldn’t make my car to start this morning.

Choose the best word to complete the sentences:

16. There are seven players in a water polo team, six swimmers and a _______

A. striker B. goalie C. defender D. midfielder

17. A: What do you learn English _______? - B: _______ get a good job.

A. for/To B. to/For C. for/For D. to/To

18. He has been out of work _______ a long time.

A. since B. when C. for D. in

19. You are not allowed _______ a car until you are 17.

A. drive B. driving C. driven D. to drive

46

20. Are you _______ in knowing all the answers?

A. amused B. interested C. excited D. frightened

21. The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Vietnam _______ the 5th to 13th December, 2003.

A. in B. on C. from D. at

22. It is becoming _______ to find a job.

A. hard and hard B. more and more hard C. hardest and hardest D. harder and harder

23. The ………………. we leave, the sooner we will arrive.

A. earlier B. earliest C. more early D. most early

24. She enjoys watching the movies _______ make her laugh.

A. who B. they C. which D. what

25. A temple _______ here hundreds of years ago.

A. had existed B. has existed C. existed D. was existing

26. The International Red Cross has its headquarters in Geneva, _______.

A. The USA B. Switzerland C. Russia D. France

27. The foundation of International Red Cross was inspired by a Swiss man _______Henry Dunant.

A. calls B. to call C. calling D. called

28. I had no _______ listening to her English.

A. difficult B. difficulty C. more difficult D. differ

29. He hurried ………………. he wouldn't be late for class.

A. since B. so that C. as if D. unless

30. Remember to take _______ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.

A. off B. after C. up D. in

31. The symbol of the Red Cross has _______ colors.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

32. A water polo game is divided _______ quarters ranging from 5 to 8 minutes in length.

A. in B. on C. into D. upon

33. If you had taken my advice, you _______ in such difficulties.

A. won't be B. hadn't been C. wouldn't be D. wouldn't have been

34. The shirt in the window shop was _______ expensive for me to buy.

A. too B. such C. enough D. so

35. You are going to come to the party, _______?

A. aren’t you B. do you C. will you D. won’t you

Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the original one

36. He came back to the place. He was born there.

A. He came back to the place where he was born. B. He came back to the place which he was born.

C. He came back to the place that he was born. D. He came back to the place there he was born.

37. You drink too much coffee ; that’s why you can’t sleep.

A. If you don’t drink too much coffee, you can sleep.

B. You couldn’t sleep although you drank too much coffee.

47

C. If you hadn’t drunk too much coffee, you could have slept.

D. If you didn’t drink too much coffee, you could sleep.

38. She said to us “ Don’t be late again ”.

A. She said us not to be late again. B. She told us not to be late again.

C. She told us not be late again. D. She told us to be not late again.

39. “ I try to study English well. I want to get a good job. ”

A. I try to study English well so as I could get a good job.

B. I try to study English well in order that can get a good job.

C. I try to study English well to get a good job.

D. I try to study English well in order not to get a good job

40. No one has used that door for 20 years.

A. That door wasn’t used for 20 years. B. That door has not been used for 20 years.

C. That door has been not used for 20 years. D. That door has been used by none for 20 years.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.

he elephant is the largest animal to walk on Earth. An elephant can carry a load of 1,200 pounds. They eat 300

pounds of food a day. An elephant baby can weigh 200 pounds at birth. Elephants can live up to 70 years.

Elephants can be trained to carry logs with their trunks. They also use their trunks for drinking water, bathing, eating

and communicating. There are two kinds of elephants: the African elephant and the Indian elephant. African elephant

can be characterized as larger ears. The African elephant grows up to 10 feet and weighs as much as 12,000 pounds.

The Indian elephant grows up to 9 feet tall, and weighs up to 800 pounds. This elephant is characterized as smaller

ears. Another name for the Indian elephant is the Asian elephant.

T

41. What is the topic of the passage?

A. African elephant B. Indian elephant C. Elephants D. Elephants’ trunks

42. How much does a baby elephant weigh at birth?

A. 70 pounds B. 200 pounds C. 300 pounds D. 1,200 pounds

43. According to the passage, elephants can use their trunks for the following activities EXCEPT?

A. Bathing B. communicating C. Sleeping D. Drinking

44. Which kind of elephant is the largest?

A. The Indian elephant B. the African elephant

C. the Asian elephant D. the Indian and Asian elephant

45. An Indian elephant has _______ than an African elephant.

A. a longer tail B. a stronger trunk C. smaller ears D. bigger teeth

Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage:

VOLUNTEERS ABROAD

ore and more young people are_______ (46) voluntary work abroad. The wild variety of jobs and

destinations available is making it an increasingly attractive option for those who have just left school and

have a year free before university. Many choose to spend these twelve months working in poor countries. There they

will earn little_______ (47) no money. But they will be doing something useful – and enjoying the experience.

M48

he work may_______ (48) of helping the local communities, for example by helping to build new road or

provide water supplies to isolated rural villages. Other projects may concentrate more on conservation or

environmental protection_______(49) kind of job it is, it is certain to be_______ (50) and worthwhile, and an

experience that will never be forgotten.

T46. A. doing B. making C. taking D. getting

47. A. with B. but C. or D. and

48 A. consist B. include C. contain D. involve

49. A. Any B. What C. However D. Whatever

50. A. challenging B. dangerous C. difficult D. attracted

TEST 3

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

1. A. destroyed B. damaged C. endangered D. provided

2. A. extinction B. primary C. animal D. classify

3. A. construction B. commercial C. climate D. protect

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.

4. A. although B. throughout C. therefore D. until

5. A. advance B. disaster C. government D. society

Choose the word that best fits blank.

6. It isn’t cold outside. You _______ wear a coat.

A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. can D. must

7. We have plenty of time for doing the work. We _______ be hurried.

A. mustn't B. shouldn't C. needn't D. mightn’t

8. I prefer tennis _______ badminton.

A. above B. over C. than D. to

9. We went by _______ train to the west of England.

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

10. This might give _______ species a chance to survive and develop.

A. danger B. dangerous C. endangered D. dangerously

11. There are _______ ways to protect the environment.

A. a lot B. a great deal of C. a number of D. much

12. We _______ walk all the way home. We can get a taxi,

A. must B. should C. needn’t D. ought to

13. Pollution is one of the main _______ of species extinction.

A. abilities B. causes C. reasons D. results

14. College students benefit _______ lectures given by professors.

A. about B. by C. from D. with

15. They establish wildlife reserves _______ the species can survive and develop.

A. because of B. such as C. in order to D. so that

16. The desert _______ after Simpson in 1929.

49

A. called B. named C. was called D. was named

17. This book is worth _______.

A. to read B. read C. reading D. for read

18. A girl _______ answered the phone told me you were out.

A. who B. what C. whose D. whom

19. After he _______ in a factory he opened a small business.

A. has worked B. had worked C. would work D. was working

20. One of solutions to help save endangered species is ______________.

A. establishing wildlife habitat reserves B. making air and water clean

C. planting trees around the wildlife habitat reserves D. reducing the number of rare species

21. _______ books tell stories from the author’s imagination.

A. Comic B. Biography C. Science D. Fiction

22. The boy was able to learn English, _______ he is very lazy.

A. however B. therefore C. so D. but

23. People who live in or near endangered animals’habitats _______ wildlife product for their livelihood.

A. take care of B. rely on C. pay attention to D. think of

24. Kinds of grasses grow in the Simpson Desert are ______________

A. cactus and spinifex B. date palm and hummock

C. shrubland and grass D. spinifex and hummock grasses

25. A : Would you like something to eat? -B : No, thank you, I _______ lunch

A. had already had B. have just had C. recently have D. had

26. The concert was cancelled, ________ we went to a nightclub instead.

A. however B. so C. but D. although

27. I am not deaf. You _______ shout.

A. need B. needn’t C. must D. mustn't

28. We live in the same building, ________ we have hardly seen each other.

A. and B. therefore C. but D. so

29. You _______ take your umbrella along with you today. It _______ rain later on this afternoon.

A. should / might B. needn't / will C. will / must D. ought to / mustn't

30. Those letters ________ now. You can do the typing later.

A. need typing B. needn't be typed C. need to type D. needn't typing

31. In 1953, Peveril Meigs divided desert regions ________ Earth ________ categories according to the amount of

precipitation they received.

A. through / in B. from / with C. on / into D. in / for

32. I must say that you have done very well. _____, you should be aware that you still have a lot of thing to learn.

A. Therefore B. So C. But D. However

33. " She will have to correct the mistakes " means that " ________"

A. The mistakes will have to be corrected. B. The mistakes will be have to corrected.

C. The mistakes will be had to correct. D. The mistakes will have been to correct.

50

34. The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it.

A. The furniture was very expensive that I didn't buy it. B. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy.

C. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy it. D. The furniture was too expensive that I didn't buy it.

35. ________________, I would have learned how to read.

A. Unless I had been go to school as a child B. If I been able to go to school as a child

C. If I could be able to go to school as a child D. Had I been able to go to school as a child

Choose the underlined word that needs correction:

36. Have you ever read any novels writing by Jack London?

37. People respected him because he was a honest man.

38. This class has cancelled because too few students had registered before registration closed.

39. The first nation park in the world, calling Yellowstone Park, was established in 1872.

40. There are thousands of kinds of bacteria, many of whom are beneficial.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word.

The Middle East and North Africa are one of the driest regions on earth. Nearly two-thirds of the region is

desert. The Sahara Desert of northern Africa is the largest desert in the world.

Desert air (41) ____ little moisture, so few clouds form over the land. Without clouds to block the sun,

temperatures may reach as (42) ____ as 125°F during the day. At night, without the clouds to contain the heat, the

temperature can fall to as low as 40°F.

Extreme temperatures (43) ____ with little rainfall make desert life difficult for people, plants, and animals.

(44) ____, some life forms have adapted to even the most severe desert (45) ____,

41. A. comprises B. contains C. consists D. includes

42. A. much B. far C. high D. long

43. A. combined B. locate C. explore D. separate

44. A. Therefore B. So C. But D. However

45. A. place B. environment C. society D. atmosphere

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

It is often said that books are always good friends and reading is an active mental process. Unlike TV, books make

you use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter. Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading

books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet

posts or e-Mails that might contain small pieces of information. Books tell the whole story". Since you must concentrate in

order to read, you will get better at concentration. Many studies show if you do not use your memory; you lose it. Reading

helps you stretch your memory muscles. Reading requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot

lines, themes and characters.

Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when you were at elementary

school you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence?

While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words.

Reading is a fundamental skill builder. Every good course has a matching book to go with it. Why? Because

books help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than just classroom discussions By

reading more books you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read about. This expertise

51

translates into higher self-esteem. Since you are so well-read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about

yourself can only get better.

Books give you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information you have got, the richer your

knowledge is. Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before

you visit them.

46. Books have great influence on ________.

A. TV B. friendship C. brain D. muscles

47. When you are reading a book, ________.

A. you have to read small pieces of information B. you use your brain in concentration and focus

C. you have to read during a very long time D. you lose your memory

48. A challenging book ________.

A. helps you to improve your vocabulary B. is only for primary pupils

C. can translate all new words D. contains a lot of difficult vocabulary

49. Books ________.

A. are compulsory in every course B. are not needed in most of course

C. contain less information than class discussions D. make a sick patient feel better

50. Books cannot give you ________.

A. knowledge B. information C. self-esteem D. Muscles

EXERCISES

Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word

1. Nan is trying to find the purse that she lost yesterday.

A. finding out B. looking at C. looking for D. looking after

2. As is typical, Doug is late for the meeting.

A. At last B. All along C. As usual D. As usually

3. Were you able to determine what his occupation is?

A. to find out B. to pick up C. to call on D. to look for

4. I am very weary after all that physical exercise today.

A. turned off B. tired out C. never mind D. turn on

5. John's mother knew that he wasn't telling the truth from the beginning.

A. all along B. all right C. little by little D. at last

6. Some old friends of mine visited us last night.

A. called on B. called up C. wore out D. call

7. Eventually, Mario will be able to speak English better than he does now.

A. Never mind B. Sooner or later C. At last D. At first

8. Is it acceptable for Mary to borrow our car for a few hours?

A. right away B. all right C. step by step D. as usual

9. Would you please give your attention to me while I'm talking?

A. dress up B. look at C. wear out D. look for

10. They waited for forty-five minutes until finally the waiter brought their food.

52

A. at last B. little by little C. at first D. sooner or later

11. We should definitely dress _______ to go to the theater.

A. in B. on C. up D. out

12. We waited for hours and then the train arrived _______.

A. Never mind B. Sooner or later C. At last D. At first

13. You don't have to ______ for Mike's party.

A. look out B. look for C. look away D. dress up

14. Now that I am sixteen, _______ I can drive my parents' car.

A. right away B. at last C. step by step D. as usual

15. George is late for class_______ . This seems to happen every day.

A. as usual B. all right C. little by little D. at last

16. Will you please try to _______ what time the airplane arrives?

A. dress up B. call on C. look for D. find out

17._______, Dora received first prize in the swimming contest. It's the third consecutive year that she has won.

A. Never mind B. Sooner or later C. as usual D. At first

18. I'll call right now to find it_______.

A. in B. on C. up D. out

19. The teacher told us to _______ the blackboard and not at our books.

A. look after B. look at C. look for D. look out

20. I like to walk along a country road at night and _______ the stars.

A. look out B. look for C. look away D. look at

21. He's spent over an hour looking _______ the pen that he lost.

A. in B. on C. for D. out

22. So there you are! We've looked all _______ you.

A. on B. for C. at D. in

23. He said that it would be _______ to wait in her office until she returned.

A. all right B. at last C. little by little D. at last

24. Do you want me to turn off the TV? ______ , if you insist.

A. right B. at last C. sooner or later D. Alright

25. She knew all along that we'd never agree with his plan.

A. all the time B. at last C. at first D. sooner or later

26. Karen's health seems to be improving little by little.

A. right away B. at last C. step by step D. as usual

27. You're smiling! Did you know all along that I'd give you a birthday present?

A. at first B. at last C. as usual D. from the beginning

28. If you study regularly each day, step by step your vocabulary will increase.

A. gradually B. at first C. from the beginning D. as usual

29. The hot weather tired ______ the runners in the marathon.

A. on B. out C. at D. in

53

30. Does studying for final exams wear you ______? It makes me feel worn out!

A. in B. on C. out D. for

31. Jose didn't know the answer when the teacher ______ him.

A. looked for B. called on C. turned on D. turned off

32. Last night several friends called on us at our home.

A. visited B. went C. helped D. walked

33. Why don't we drop in on Sally a little later?

A. call off B. called on C. turned on D. turned off

34. When he spilled his drink on my coat, I said, "_______ . It needs to be cleaned anyway."

A. right away B. at last C. never mind D. as usual

35. So you weren't listening to me again. Never mind; it wasn't important.

A. never mind B. at first C. from the beginning D. as usual

36. There's no need to_______. - come as you are.

A. call on B. turn on C. dress up D. look for

Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.

1. They had nowhere to stay so I couldn't turn them ………...

A. away B. on C. over D. down

2. Everyone turned _______ and stared when I entered the meeting late.

A. over B. out C. around D. in

3. She had to turn _______from her journey to the countryside because of her father’s death.

A. back B. down D. off D. on

4. He turned the lights _______ low.

A. away B. down C. in D. off

5. The prince was turned into a frog by the witch.

A. around B. into C. on D. off

6. Please turn the television _______ before you go to bed.

A. over B. out C. off D. in

7. You never know how your children will turn _______.

A. away B. out C. in D. off

8. If the day turns _______ wet, we may have to change our plans.

A. in B. on C. out D. away

9. The job turned _______ to be harder than we thought.

A. in B. on C. out D. away

10. The factory was turned _______ to the manufacture of aircraft parts.

A. around B. over C. on D. off

11. Could you turn the TV _______?

A. over B. out C. up D. in

12. After the divorce he tried to turn the children _______ their mother.

A. up B. against C. over D. down

54

13. He has turned the business _______ to his friend

A. around B. over C. on D. off

14. He was always expecting something to turn _______.

A. over B. out C. up D. in

15. When Max entered the room, Mary turned_______. She could not face him after what he had done.

A. out B. away C. up D. into

16. The soldiers tried with all of their might to turn _______ the invading forces.

A. back B. over D. off D. on

17. Please turn the radio _______. It's too loud.

A. over B. out C. down D. up

18. Please turn the radio _______. I can hardly hear it.

A. in B. on C. up D. away

19. Max turns _______ his homework almost always on time.

A. around B. in C. on D. off

20. Please turn _______ the lights when you leave the room.

A. up B. off C. off D. down

21. Max was bored so he turned the TV _______.

A. away B. on C. in D. off

22. Once the pancake is done on one side, please turn it _______ to cook the other side.

A. over B. back D. off D. on

23. He has been turned _______ for ten jobs so far.

A. up B. down C. over D. around

24. Turn _______ and let me look at your back.

A. up B. around C. over D. down

25. Hundreds of people were turned _______ from the stadium.

A. around B. away C. on D. off

26. The weather became so bad that they had to turn _______.

A. away B. back C. in D. off

27. Why did she turn _______ your invitation?

A. over B. on C. off D. down

28. Ten years of prison had turned him _______ an old man.

A. up B. into C. over D. down

29. They've turned _______ the water while they repair a burst pipe.

A. off B. on C. over D. down

30. He asked her to marry him but she turned him _______.

A. in B. on C. down D. away

31. Despite our worries everything turned _______ well.

A. out B. down D. off D. on

32. Remember to turn _______ the lights when you go to bed.

55

A. away B. off C. in D. off

33. It turned _______ that she was a friend of my sister.

A. up B. out C. over D. around

34. The car skidded and turned _______.

A. up B. over C. off D. down

35. We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned _______.

A. up B. on C. over D. down

36. The house they had offered us turned _______ to be a tiny apartment.

A. out B. back D. off D. on

37. Please turn _______the volume.

A. down B. back D. off D. on

38. We said we would do it, so we can’t turn _______.

A. in B. on C. back D. away

39. I turned my chair _______ to face the fire.

A. over B. on C. off D. around

40. She turned _______ her old friend.

A. away B. against C. in D. off

41. I have turned the question _______ more than one

A. over B. on C. over D. down

42. The music was turned _______ loud.

A. up B. back D. off D. on

43. I don't want this chair facing the window. Will you help me turn it _______?

A. around B. around C. on D. off

44. The TV is too loud. Can you turn it _______?

A. down B. back D. off D. on

45. My credit card application was turned _______by the bank because of my bad credit.

A. in B. on C. down D. away

46. All students are expected to turn _______ their homework at the end of today's lesson.

A. over B. on C. off D. in

47. I'm tired to stay up. I think I'll turn _______.

A. away B. in C. over D. off

48. 'Ben is a nice guy until he drinks alcohol. He then turns_______ a monster!

A. into B. on C. over D. down

49. 'Turn _______ the air conditioner if no one is watching it.

A. up B. off C. over D. down

50. My father is terrible with computers. He can't even turn one _______!

A. on B. down D. off D. on

51. People turned _______ in huge amounts for the opening night of the movie.

A. in B. on C. out D. away

56

52. I looked for my keys all over the house. It turned _______they were in my jacket pocket all along.

A. out B. on C. over D. down

53. I love this song. Someone turn _______ the radio.

A. into B. up C. over D. down

54. I hadn't seen her for months and then, one day, she turned _______ at my house.

A. over B. on C. off D. up

55. I don't stay up very late. I usually turn ___ at around 10pm.

A. in B. on C. down D. into

56. Can you turn ___ the music a little? It's too loud. I can't concentrate on my work.

A. out B. down C. into D. off

57. He applied for a job at the company, but they turned him ___ because he didn't have enough experience.

A. up B. down C. on D. off

58. A caterpillar turns ___ a butterfly.

A. in B. up C. down D. into

59. I read a murder mystery. It turns ___ that the butler was the murderer.

A. up B. out C. into D. down

60. The criminal decided to turn _______ the stolen money.

A. away B. to C. over D. off

61. They had to turn _____ more than 200 visitors to the exhibit.

A. in B. away C. down D. into

62. He was completely shocked that his friend turned ______ him on the final vote.

A. over B. on C. off D. against

63. I'd like to turn this meeting _____ to Mr. Smith.

A. over B. on C. over D. down

64. My son turned ___ to be OK. I'm very proud of him.

A. in B. on C. out D. away

65. The theatre had a much lower turn ___ than expected.

A. in B. up C. into D. out

66. I think we should turn ________ and go home. It's getting dark.

A. over B. on C. off D. around

67. He eventually turned _____ at the party at 7 o'clock.

A. into B. up C. over D. down

68. Could you please turn ________ the stereo? The music is too loud.

A. in B. on C. down D. away

69. Make sure you turn ______ the light when you leave.

A. up B. off C. over D. down

70. The dog turned ________ its master and bit him!

A. against B. on C. down D. into

57

Choose

1. When you are finished using the computer, can you please ______ it off.

a. take b. turn c. do d. go

2. When the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits.

a. fell b. exploded c. called d. rang

3. Look out . There is a rattlesnake under the picnic table!

a. Listen b. Be careful c. Go d. Watch

4. Mrs. Jones's husband passed away fast Friday. We are all shocked by the news.

a. got married b. divorced c. died d. were on business

5. If you do not understand the word "superstitious," look it up in the dictionary.

a. find its meaning b. write it c. draw it d. note it

6. It is really important to have friends whom you can count on.

a. You should have reliable friends whom you can trust.

b. You should not contact with friends who make use of you.

c. Some friends may make your feelings hurt.

d. Do not believe in any friends.

7. We will set off tomorrow.

a. We will have to postpone our trip tomorrow. b. Tomorrow will be a good day for us to go

c. We will leave the place tomorrow. d. We will arrive home tomorrow.

8. Despite her age, she gets about easily.

a. She is too old to do anything easily. b. Because she is old, she cannot go anywhere.

c. Although she is old, she can travel easily. d. Her age prevents her from going from place to place.

9. "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.

a. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home.

b. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home.

c. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home.

d. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home.

10. The criminals got away in spite of the efforts of the police.

a. Without the efforts of the police, the criminals would have escaped.

b. Even though the police made their efforts, the criminals escaped.

c. Thanks to the efforts of the police, the criminals were imprisoned.

d. The criminals were caught because of the efforts of the police.

11. Western women are more ________ than Asian women.

a. depend b. dependent c. independent d. independently

12. In some communities a husband's ________ over his wife is absolute.

a. power b. powerful c. powerfully d. powered

13. I think that up to now there has not been a real ________ between men and women.

a. equal b. equally c. equality d. equalize

14. Most people consider it women's ________ to take care of children and do housework.

58

a. limit b. relationship c. responsibility d. respect

15. A ________ problem, feeling, or belief is difficult to change because its causes have been there for a long time

a. deep-seated b. significant c. dependent d. intellectual

16. In our modern time, the _______ of women has shifted from homemaker to outside worker.

a. role b. period c. right d. pay

17. Cultural ________ are the commonly held norms and moral standards of a culture, the standards of right and

wrong that set expectations for behavior.

a. facts b. changes c. diversities d. beliefs

18. Women are considered to be better suited for childbearing and homemaking rather than for involvement in the

public life of business or politics.

a. education b. advocate c. participation d. recognition

19. Women's taking part in politics has got widespread objections from male statesmen in many parts of the world.

a. intensive b. extensive c. inside d. slight

20. Girls must all be sent to school because ________ will provide better opportunities.

a. education b. beliefs c. rights d. politics

21. In earlier times when the family depended on the hunter for food, woman's role, because she was

______gatherer, was secondary.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

22. Education is recognized as ________ essential need for achieving equality in most walks of life.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

23. It is estimated that about 640 women remain illiterate in _____ world, mostly in developing countries.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

24. It is generally accepted that in today's society women have access ________ education and can promote

themselves much more easily than years ago.

a. to b. up c. on d. for

25. It took women a long time to struggle ________ the right to vote.

a. for b. with c. against d. upon

26. I think women are suited ________ many important things, besides childbearing and homemaking.

a. of b. on c. for d. about

27. Women are increasingly involved ________ the public life.

a. of b. in c. with d. from

28. If you have an old blanket, ________ it along so that we have something to sit on at the beach.

a. bring b. go c. put d. keep

29. Although the team was both mentally and physically exhausted, they ________ on walking.

a. stopped b. kept c. took d. put

30. Before the plane ________ off, the flight attendant told everyone to fasten their seat belts and put their chairs in

an upright position.

a. woke b. brought c. kept d. took

31. Don't forget to ________ your gloves on. It is cold outside.

59

a. let b. make c. put d. fix

32. If you don't pay your rent, your landlord is going to kick you out!

a. lend you some money b. play football with you

c. give you a kick d. force you to leave

33. Yesterday I ran into Sam at the grocery store. I had not seen him for years.

a. met b. visited c. said goodbye to d. made friends with

34. Let's go over that report again before we submit it.

a. dictate b. print c. read carefully d. type

35. I will not stand for your bad attitude any longer.

a. like b. tolerate c. mean d. care

36. The women's movement has affirmed women's rights to non-discrimination _______ education, employment and

economic and social activities.

a. in b. of c. from d. about

37. The small white flowers are my favorite. They give off a wonderful honey smell that scents the entire garden.

a. release b. stop c. end d. melt

38. I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.

a. stand b. understand c. write d. interrupt

39. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please, go on and finish what you were saying.

a. talk b. quit c. continue d. stop

40. The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd was looking on it.

a. blowing b. watering c. preventing d. watching

Reading

1

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international (1) _____- governmental organization for the (2)

_____, research, and restoration of the environment. The organization was (3) _____ as a charitable trust on

September 11, 1961, in Morges, Switzerland, under the name World Wildlife Fund. It was an initiative of Julian

Huxley and Max Nicholson.

It is the world's largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million (4) _____ worldwide,

working in more (5) _____ 90 countries, supporting 100 conservation and environmental projects around the world.

It is a charity, with (6) ____ 9% of its funding coming from voluntary. (7) ___ by private individuals and businesses.

The group says its mission is "to halt and reverse the (8) _____ of our environment". Currently, much of its

work focuses on the conservation of three biomes that contain most of the world's biodiversity: forests, freshwater

ecosystems, and oceans and coasts. Among other issues, it is also concerned (9) _____ endangered species, pollution,

and climate change. The organization (10) ____ more than 20 field projects worldwide. In the last few years, the

organization set up offices and operations around the world.

1. a. non b. not c. no d. nor

2. a. challenge b. keeping c. conservation d. awareness

3. a. produced b. discovered c. used d. formed

4. a. supporters b. residents c. inhabitants d. citizens

60

5. a. as b. than c. to d. as to

6. a. generally b. individually c. commercially d. approximately

7. a. deposits b. donations c. refunds d. loans

8. a. destroy b. destructive c. destruction d. destroyed

9. a. on b. by c. with d. upon

10. a. goes b. walks c. reaches d. runs

2

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 material 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. contribute b. gather c. collect d. gain

2. a. Make b. Set c. Take d. Pick

3. a. discuss b. encourage c. suggest d. define

4. a. spend b. apply c. train d. waste

5. a. a b. an c. the d. no article

6. a. explore b. explorer c. exploration d. explorative

7. a. inquire b. tell c. require d. ask

8. a. submitted b. handed c. sent d. communicated

9. a. inhale b. breathe c. eat d. digest

10. a. apprehension b. enjoyment c. comprehension d. entertainment

3

When a child learns to read and write, he must access the schema developed in his (1) ______. As he reads, the

child creates pictures in his mind and uses (2) _____ and points of reference to put the story (3) ____. Television

images do not go through a complex symbolic transformation. The mind does not have to decode and manipulate

during the television experience. Watching television and playing video games do not (4) ______ a child's skills in

word recognition, decoding, vocabulary, spelling or high-level thinking. The connection between television's effects

(5) ______ children's reading abilities and the (6) ______ in their writing skills is clear: there is no question in the

minds of educators that a student who cannot read with the true comprehension will never learn to write well.

Writing, after (7) ______, is book talk, and you only learn book talk by reading. It has been shown that reading

61

stimulates brain activity. While reading, we imagine settings, characters and we become part of the world of the

story. (8) ______, it has been shown that watching television prevents brain activity. Children who watch too much

television are less socially developed and have problems maintaining (9) ______. Reading, (10) ______ of watching

television, enriches our lives, develops the imagination, and intellect, and is less brain deadening. Reading is good for

us, it makes one a better person.

1. a. brain b. heart c. forehead d. hand

2. a. imagine b. imaginative c. imaginary d. imagination

3. a. one another b. other c. together d. each other

4. a. digest b. chew c. advance d. develop

5. a. with b. on c. for d. at

6. a. decline b. stop c. harm d. discouragement

7. a. that b. it c. all d. whole

8. a. Conversely b. Successfully c. Totally d. Unhappily

9. a. education b. explanation c. concentration d. exploration

10. a. because b. instead c. consisting d. in spite

4

Rowing is a sport in which athletes race' against each other on river, lakes or on the ocean, (1) _____ on the type

of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades (2) _____ they are pushed

against the water. The sport can be both recreational, focusing (3) _____ learning the techniques required, and

competitive where overall fitness plays a large role. It is also one of (4) _____ oldest Olympic sports. In the United

States, Australia and Canada, high school and collegial rowing is sometimes referred to as crew.

(5) _____ rowing, the athlete sits in the boat facing backwards, towards the stern, and uses the oars which are

held in (6) _____ by the oarlocks to propel the boat forward, towards the bow. It is a demanding sport requiring

strong core balance as well as physical (7) _____ and cardiovascular endurance.

Since the action of rowing (8) _____ fairly popular throughout the world, there are many different types of (9)

_____. These include endurance races, time trials, stake racing, bumps racing, and the side-by-side format used in the

Olympic Games. The many different formats are a result of the long (10) _____ of the sport, its development in.

different regions of the world, and specific local requirements and restrictions.

1. a. depending b. creating c. interesting d. carrying

2. a. but b. because c. as d. as soon as

3. a. of b. on c. with d. about

4. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

5. a. Over b. Of c. During d. While

6. a. area b. sight c. part d. place

7. a. strong b. strongly c. strength d. strengthen

8. a. was become b. has become c. is become d. is becoming

9. a. competition b. examination c. test d. round

10. a. work b. history c. period d. race

5

62

Sailing or boating may seem to be very interesting with the high level of technical elements (1) _____ in the

sport. Whether you choose a small (2) _____ or a catamaran, whether you choose lake or ocean sailing, there are (3)

_____ number of things you need to master before you can start enjoying the pure (4) _____ of being on the water.

Getting the sailing skills which you need to start sailing your own boat is easy if you just sign up with a sailing

school. You can learn to sail (5) _____ any age. There are no (6) ____. The best schools and instructors will teach

you all you need to know about sailing in a friendly and pleasant manner. As with all sports, sailing will get you into

(7) _____ with new friends. There is a closeness that develops out at sea, however, (8) _____ not many other sports

have. Being on the water in any capacity demands a healthy outlook and way of life. Sailing and boating are two

sports that (9) _____ all our senses to be at their peak. Sailing calls upon physical strength, intelligence and intuition.

It is one sport that allows you to leave all your daily concerns and (10) _____ back on the land and to be off with

only your bare self.

1. a. invented b. consisted c. involved d. contained

2. a. fleet b. submarine c. ferry d. boat

3. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

4. a. please b. pleasure c. pleasant d. pleasantly

5. a. with b. at c. in d. for

6. a. investment b. disappearance c. discoveries d. restrictions

7. a. allowance b. pace c. contact d. keeping

8. a. which b. that c. when d. whom

9. a. ask b. say c. tell d. demand

10. a. cultures b. habits c. traditions d. customs

6

Water polo is a rapidly growing sport in the United States and internationally as (1) ______. For anyone

involved in playing or being a spectator, it is important to understand the rules of the game.

Each team (2) ______ of one goalie and six field players. Each field player plays both offense and defense, and

the goalie is not allowed on the other half of the pool. There are many different arrangements of players in front of

the goal. The (3) ______ of the players depends on the play that is being run, similar to basketball or hockey.

One important rule is that the ball can only be handled by one hand at a time. If a player (4) ______ the ball,

which is the size of a volley ball, yellow and with rubber grip, with both hands, the referee calls a turnover and the

possession of the ball goes to the opposing team.

The playing time, (5) ______ on the rules of play and the level of competition. Usually, men play four 7-minute

quarters while women play four 6-minute quarters. Teams are usually allowed 2 time outs per game, but this may

vary. (6) ______ consist of swimsuits for both men and women, as well as a cap on the head with plastic ear

protectors and the player's number on both sides. Visiting teams wear lighter color caps, while home wears the darker

color. In (7) ______, one point is given for each time the ball is thrown into the goal, and in some leagues there is a

2-point line several meters out of the goal. Each quarter begins with a (8) ______ in which the fastest members of

each team race toward the ball, which is placed at the halfway point on the water by the referee.

Water polo is an (9) ______, challenging, and fun sport. It is full contact and its competitiveness cannot be

underestimated. The game is great to watch and (10) ______ better to play. You may not imagine what goes on

63

underwater that no one, especially not the referee, can see. Water polo is a growing sport for good reason, and it may

soon be one of the leading sports for both men and women's athletics.

1. a. well b. too c. so d. also

2. a. contains b. includes c. consists d. involves

3. a. situation b. location c. position d. attention

4. a. fetches b. clutches c. shakes d. holds

5. a. takes b. depends c. interests d. attracts

6. a. Suits b. Dresses c. Costumes d. Uniforms

7. a. scoring b. marking c. getting d. penalizing

8. a. jog b. sprint c. walk d. run

9. a. excite b. excitement c. exciting d. excited

10. a. as b. even c. than d. more

7

That is a program of Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union to (1) _____ individuals, domestic and foreign

organizations buy and use bicycles during the time (2) _____ they enjoy the SEA Games 22 in Ho Chi Minh City

then donate the bicycles to poor children.

Preparing (3) _____, this program, the Organizing Committee has signed a (4) _____ with Martin - a bicycle-

making firm - to purchase 1,000 bicycles, at prices from 850,000 to 1,000,000 VND per bicycle -10% (5) _____ than

market prices, with nearly 20 different models. In the mid of November, The Organizing Committee will announce,

promote, and (6) _____ the program "SEA Games Iron Horses - For Poor Children" through (7) _____ at airport, on

buses, taxis, at information desks, posters, banners, newspapers, and websites of city Youth Union. Besides 1,200

volunteers (8) _____ the SEA Games 22, the Organizing Committee also recruits 100 active volunteers for this

program to handle the handover and receiving bikes, instructing participating tourists, giving (9) _____ to questions

through hot lines.

This program both conveys practical significance and helps international friends to understand further the nation

and people of Viet, Nam as well as strengthen the friendship and (10) _____ among nations.

1. a. require b. contribute c. encourage d. raise

2. a. where b. which c. that d. when

3. a. for b. on c. of d. about

4. a. document b. contract c. letter d. report

5. a. low b. lower c. the lower d. the lowest

6. a. public b. publicly c. publicizing d. publicize

7. a. book b. tickets c. leaflets d. sheets

8. a. serving b. taking c. running d. hosting

9. a. enquiries b. letters c. responses d. demands

10. a. cooperation b. participation c. achievement d. success

8

The 24th Southeast Asian Games was (1) _____ in Thailand from December 6 to December 16, 2007. The Thai

Olympic Committee was (2) _____ the event to coincide with the commemoration of 80th birthday of King

64

Bhumibol Adulyadej. Officials were studying the possibility of doing the events in multiple venues (3) _____ what

had been done in Vietnam and the Philippines. It was (4) _____ sixth time Thailand hosted the SEA Games. Thailand

hosted the 1959, 1967, 1975, 1985 and 1995 SEA Games.

On 24 February 2006, northeast Thailand's Province authorities met to (5) _____ the 2007 SEA Games

schedule, and progress on the province's under-construction US$65 million sports complex. The meeting provided an

overview of (6) _____, and ended with reassurances that everything would be ready (7) _____ SEA Games in 2007.

The sports (8) __ included a 5,000-seater indoor stadium and 16 tennis court facilities among other facilities

scheduled to be finished on June 2007.

The 2007 SEA Games featured (9) _____ than 400 events in 45 sports. The 24th edition of the games had the

highest number of sporting events in the entire (10) _____ of the SEA Games, more events than the Asian Games

and the Olympic Games.

1. a. held b. met c. seen d. committed

2. a. winning b. competing c. fighting d. planning

3. a. such as b. as c. likely d. like

4. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

5. a. talk b. discuss c. tell d. quarrel

6. a. facilities b. tools c. materials d. furniture

7. a. at b. on c. with d. for

8. a. places b. halls c. venues d. homes

9. a. rather b. more c. better d. as

10. a. history b. ancient c. former d. time

9

(1) _____ history, women have always aimed for a recognized place in (2) _____. Guided by their own (3)

_____ of knowledge and expertise, women like Marie Curie in science, Mary Wollstonecraft in literary writing,

Simone de Beauvois in philosophical existentialist debate, and Marie Stopes, in medicine, to name a few, have

brought about (4) _____ awareness of the role of women in any walks of life. These women have helped redefine and

(5) _____ the nature of women's place in society. Today the (6) _____ of global women's organizations and the

impact of women's contributions (7) _____ society show that progress has been made and the progress in furthering

the role of women in society has been some benefit to the (8) _____ woman. It is true to say that not all women have

the same need. The need of the woman who stays at home and (9) _____ children will differ widely from the woman

who works outside. Nonetheless, in the extensive field of equal opportunities, it would be good to know that access is

given to both with equal measure according to the true value of respective abilities. It also would be good to know

that the woman at home is recognized as a valued (10) _____ of society just as much as the one who deals on

business outside the home.

1. a. Among b. Throughout c. During d. Upon

2. a. society b. social c. socialize d. socialist

3. a. region b. farm c. field d. path

4. a. a b. an c. the d. no article

5. a. gain b. encourage c. force d. consolidate

65

6. a. right b. belief c. limit d. spread

7. a. on b. for c. to d. at

8. a. own b. private c. individual d. personal

9. a. rises b. raises c. increases d. lift

10. a. party b. competitor c. partner d. member

10

Years ago, in their private family role, women quite often dominate the male members of the household.

Women were quite (1) _____ to their families. However, the public role of women has changed (2) _____ since the

beginning of World War II.

During the war, men were away from home to the battle. As a (3) ____, women were in complete control of the

home. They found themselves doing double and sometimes triple (4) _____. They began to take over the work of

their absent husbands and to work outside. They accounted for 73% of the industrial labor force. Women were forced

by economic realities to work in the factories. The women who worked there were (5) _____ low wages, lived in

crowded and small dormitories. (6) _____, they found themselves a place as active members of society. Women,

although they were ruthlessly exploited, became the key to the country's success.

The feminist movement seems to have been (7) _____ important part in the demands (8) _____ women Equal

Rights. The movement tends to have a way of changing men and women and their roles in society. It often redefines

the role of women in society. Inventions, too, bring progress in society as (9) _____ as to the individual's life. In the

late nineteenth century the invention of the typewriter gave women a new skill and a. job outside the home. The

Suffragettes in the turn of the century has become a (10) _____ for most women to be engaged in equality.

1. a. fascinated b. worried c. dedicated d. interested

2. a. unfortunately b. approximately c. nearly d. dramatically

3. a. change b. result c. success d. opportunity

4. a. duty b. job c. requirement d. career

5. a. made b. paid c. created d. delivered

6. a. Because b. Therefore c. However d. So

7. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

8. a. for b. in c. with d. against

9. a. much b. long c. soon d. well

10. a. present b. souvenir c. symbol d. role

TEST 1

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1. a. weapon b. become c. country d. decade

2. a. habitat b. century c. difficult d. prohibit

3. a. ivory b. punishment c. government d. destruction

4. a. population b. particular c. recovery d. illegally

5. a. continent b. however c. elephant d. tropical

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a

close meaning to the original one.

66

6. Hunting wild animals is prohibited _______ law in many countries but it does not seem to be effective.

a. in b. on c. with d. by

7. A ban was given _______ all trade in ivory in 1989.

a. with b. on c. for d. from

8. There was a huge decline _______ the number of panda.

a. in b. for c. of d. out

9. She was involved in conservational _______ and began to devoted herself to the wildlife protection movement.

a. act b. action c. activity d. acting

10. According to present law, the authorities can give poachers a severe _______.

a. punish b. punishable c. punishment d. punishing

11. Many Asian people _______ like hunting elephants for their ivory and tigers for their bones.

a. particular b. particularity c. particularly d. particularize

12. A _______ is the skin of a large animal such as a cow, horse, or elephant, which can be used for making leather.

a. tooth b. hide c. ivory d. tusk

13. Many wildlife parks have been installed security cameras to guard against _______ who regularly hunt wild

animals illegally.

a. poachers b. conservationists c. environmentalists d. authority

14. It is _______ that about 700 deer have been killed in the last few years due to their horns.

a. declined b. grown c. damaged d. estimated

15. We use _______ to attack or to fight against other people.

a. weapon b. hide c. punishment d. poaching

16. _______ is a hard cream-colored substance which forms the tusks of elephants. It is valuable and can be used for

making carved ornaments.

a. Horn b. Tooth c. Ivory d. Hide

17. In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory.

a. action b. contamination c. destruction d. prohibition

18. Unrestricted whaling during the 20th century is _______ example of overexploitation.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

19. Due to the trade in animal parts, many species continue to suffer high rates of _______ exploitation.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

20. The whaling industry brought many species of _______ whales to extremely low population sizes.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

21. I can't find my book anywhere. I _______ have left it on the train. I am not sure.

a. must b. needn't c. should d. might

22. You _______ lunch. We have already eaten.

a. need preparing b. needn't have prepared

c. should prepare d. should have prepared

23. If I had gone to the University of Miami, I _______ in their Spanish immersion program.

a. should' participate b. needn't participate

67

c. could have participated d. must have participated

24. Let's do something to protect the environment, _______ we?

a. must b. need c. will d. shall

25. I will do everything. You _______ do anything unless you really want to.

a. may b. needn't c. must d. ought to

26. You ___ forget to learn the lesson by heart. The new teacher is so strict.

a. needn't b. mustn't c. mayn't d. mightn't

27. They _______ be away for the weekend, but I am not sure.

a. might b. can c. must d. should

28. You _______ now if you wish.

a. must leave b. may leave c. need leaving d. mustn't leave

29. You _______ worry so much. I will help you.

a. must b. mustn't c. might not d. needn't

30. If there is anything you _______. Let me know.

a. must b. should c. need d. may

Error Identification.

31. In several parts of Asia, there is still a strong market for traditional medicines making from these animal

parts.

32. Disease, pollute, and limited distribution are factors that threaten various plant and animal species.

33. If a species does not have the natural genetic protection against particular diseases, an introduced disease can

have severely effects on that species.

34. A species that faces overexploitation is one that may become severely endangered or even extinct due to the

rate in that the species is being used.

35. When several whale species were nearly extinct, the number of nations, including the United States, agreed to

abide by the international laws on whaling.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Plants and animals hold medicinal, agricultural, ecological value. Endangered species must be protected and

saved so that future generations can experience their presence and value.

Plants and animals are responsible for a variety of useful medications. In fact, about forty percent of all

prescriptions written today are composed from the natural compounds of different species. These species not only

save lives, but they contribute to a prospering pharmaceutical industry worth over $40 billion annually.

Unfortunately, only 5% of known plant species have been screened for their medicinal values, although we continue

to lose up to 100 species daily. The Pacific yew, a slow-growing tree found in the ancient forests of the Pacific

Northwest, was historically considered a "trash" tree. However, a substance in its bark was recently identified as one

of the most promising treatments for ovarian and breast cancer. Additionally, more than 3 million American heart

disease sufferers would die within 72 hours of a heart attack without digitalis, a drug derived from the purple

foxglove.

There are an estimated 80,000 edible plants in the world. Humans depend upon only 20 species of these plants,

such as wheat and corn, to provide 90% of the world's food. Wild relatives of these common crops contain essential

68

disease-resistant material. They also provide humans with the means to develop new crops that can grow in

inadequate lands such as in poor soils or drought-stricken areas to help solve the world hunger problem. In the 1970s,

genetic material from a wild corn species in Mexico was used to stop a leaf fungus that had previously wiped out

15% of the U.S. corn crop.

Plant and animal species are the foundation of healthy ecosystems. Humans depend on ecosystems such as

coastal estuaries, prairie grasslands, and ancient forests to purify their air, clean their water, and supply them with

food. When species become endangered, it is an indicator that the health of these vital ecosystems is beginning to

unravel. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that losing one plant species can trigger the loss of up to 30

other insect, plant and higher animal species. The northern spotted owl, listed as threatened in 1990, is an indicator of

the declining health of the ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest. These forests are the home to over 100 other old-

growth dependent species, which are at risk due to decades of unsustainable forest management practices. Pollution

off the coast of Florida is killing the coral reefs along the Florida Keys, which serve as habitat for hundreds of

species of fish. Commercial fish species have begun to decline, causing a threat to the multi-million dollar tourism

industry, which depends on the quality of the environment.

36. Plants and animals _______.

a. contain medicaments b. will not exist until the future generations can experience their value

c. do some harm to medication d. take no responsibility for medication

37. Plants and animals _______.

a. take up all recent prescriptions are b. play no role in pharmaceutical industry

c. can be used to save lives d. cause difficulty to pharmaceutical industry

38. According to the text, _______.

a. human beings do not like to use plants as medicine

b. human beings depend on plants for food and medicine

c. there is no disease-resistant material in edible plants

d. edible plants do not include wheat and corn

39. Which sentence is true?

a. Humans do not depend on ecosystem.

b. The loss of one species may lead to the 16ss of others.

c. Unsustainable forest management practices have no effects on species.

d. The coast of Florida does not suffer any pollution:

40. The word trigger has a close meaning to _______.

a. cause b. pollute c. contaminate d. decline

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

There are a (41) _____ of causes that can contribute directly or indirectly (42) _____ the extinction of a species

or group of species. Just as each species is unique, and (43) _____ is each extinction. The causes for each are varied

– some subtle and complex, others obvious and simple. Most simply, any species that is unable to (44) _____ or

reproduce in its environment, and unable to move to a new environment where it can do so, will (45) _____ out and

become extinct. Extinction of a species may come suddenly when a healthy species is wiped out completely, as when

69

toxic pollution makes its entire. (46) _____ unlivable; or may occur gradually over thousands or millions of years,

such as when a species gradually loses out in (47) _____ for food to better adapted competitors.

The question of whether more extinction in the fossil record have been caused by evolution or by catastrophe is

a subject of discussion. When talking about species extinction has been raised, most expert concern with the (48)

_____ of climate change and technological disasters. Currently, environmental groups and some governments are

concerned (49) _____ the extinction of species caused by human beings, and are attempting to combat further

extinctions through a variety of conservation programs. Humans can cause extinction of a species through

overharvesting, (50) _____, habitat destruction, introduction of new predators and food competitors, overhunting,

and other influences.

41. a. popularity b. differences c. variety d. many

42. a. to b. for c. with d. at

43. a. otherwise b. so c. but d. or

44. a. damage b. deforest c. disappear d. survive

45. a. go b. put c. die d. take

46. a. nature b. reserve c. diversity d. habitat

47. a. compete b. competition c. competitor d. competitive

48. a. effects b. efforts c. destructions d. punishment

49. a. for b. at c. about d. against

50. a. pollution b. planting c. raising d. agriculture

TEST 2

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

1. a. prohibit b. exhibit c. habit d. hunting

2. a. hide b. ivory c. decline d. continent

3. a. weapon b. increase c. threat d. spread

4. a. elephants b. decades c. poachers d. actions

5. a. endangered b. threatened c. recovered d. advanced

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a

close meaning to the original one.

6. People have hunted animals _______ food, hides, and ivory.

a. on b. for c. in d. with

7. Protecting wildlife _______ being extinct requires strict laws and forces.

a. from b. on c. at d. over

8. The number of the world's elephants is restricted _______ some certain countries.

a. at b. into c. to d. upon

9. Our environment is ___ because of serious pollution and endangerment.

a. threat b. threatened c. threatening d. threaten

10. A _______ punishment is necessary to prevent poaching and cutting trees illegally.

a. severe b. severely c. severity d. severities

11. An _______ of the number of elephants in Asia is about 5 million.

70

a. estimate b. estimable c. estimated d. estimation

12. _______ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _______ few

decades:

a. The / Ø b. Ø / the c. The / a d. A / the

13. Since the 1600s, humans have rapidly increased _______ rate of extinction because of population growth and

resource consumption.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

14. Today, most of _______ world's habitats are changing faster than most species can evolve, or adapt to such

changes.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

15. We need _______ actions and interventions of the local authorities to prevent national parks from being

destroyed by pollution.

a. excitedly b. threateningly c. approximately d. timely

16. There was no scientific evidence that the catastrophic _______ in Britain's song-birds was due to the unwelcome

attention of birds of prey.

a. appearance b. decline c. increase d. development

17. _______ weapons have made more contribution to poaching and killing wild animals.

a. Huge b. Light c. Advanced d. Commercial

18. Are pandas _______ to only China? Do they survive in any other countries?

a. restricted b. distributed c. submitted d. threatened

19. Poachers deserve strict _______ for what damage they have caused to wildlife.

a. estimation b. award c. location d. punishment

20. Although the government has taken certain measures to protect elephants, numerous threats remain for them.

a. too much b. a lot of c. some d. a few

21. _______ you open the window, please? It is so hot in here.

a. May b. Might c. Could d. Need

22. You _______ go to the shop. I have already bought the milk.

a. ought to b. needn't c. should d. may

23. Family _______ spend more time talking, instead of just watching TV.

a. must b. should c. might d. needn't

24. Please, keep silent. You _______ speak during the exam.

a. may not b. might not c. needn't d. must

25. You _______ drive at more than 70 miles per hour in the UK.

a. mustn't b. needn't c. may not d. might not

26. Yesterday, I had to cram all day for my French final. _______, I did not get to sleep until after midnight.

a. Nevertheless b. However c. Therefore d. But

27. While hiking in Alaska, you have to keep an eye out for bears. If you see one, you _______ approach it. It is

dangerous. .

a. might not b. may not c. needn't d. must not

71

28. Polar bears are beautiful animals; _______, they are wild and unpredictable in nature.

a. despite b. however c. so d. therefore

29. You do not have to be afraid of bear, _______ educating yourself about the dangers can help keep you safe. .

a. but b. so c. therefore d. although

30. You _______ leave the table once you have finished your meal and politely excused yourself

a. must b. needn't c. may d. mustn't

Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

31. You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle.

a. If you are riding a motorcycle, you needn't wear a helmet.'

b. When you are riding a motorcycle, wearing a helmet is not a must.

c. You needn't wear a helmet whenever you are riding a motorcycle.

d. Helmets must be worn at all times when you are riding a motorcycle.

32. John was not here yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.

a. John needn't be here yesterday because he was ill.

b. Because of his illness, John should have been here yesterday.

c. John might have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.

d. John must have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.

33. I think Tom needs to see a doctor. His cough is terrible.

a. With that terrible cough, Tom ought to see a doctor.

b. Although his cough was terrible, I think Tom needn't see a doctor.

c. Tom must have got a terrible cough and he needs to see a doctor.

d. Tom did not see a doctor due to his terrible cough;

34. I took a sweater but it was not necessary.

a. I needn't have taken a sweater. b. It was too necessary for me to take a sweater.

c. I should have taken a sweater. d. I must have taken a sweater.

35. If I were you, I would take the train instead of the bus.

a. You should have taken the train instead of the bus. b. You should take t4e train instead of the bus.

c. I advise you to take the bus. d. You must have taken the train instead of the bus.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

One of the most important ways to help threatened plants and animals survive is to protect their habitats

permanently in national parks, nature reserves or wilderness areas. There they can live without too much interference

from humans. It is also important to protect habitats outside reserves such as on farms and along roadsides.

You can visit a nearby national park or nature reserve. Some national parks have special guided tours and walks

for kids. Talk to the rangers to find out whether there are any threatened species and how they are being protected.

You and your friends might be able to help the rangers in their conservation work.

When you visit a national park, make sure you obey the wildlife code: follow fire regulations; leave your pets at

home; leave flowers, birds' eggs, logs, bushes and rocks where you find them; put your rubbish in a bin or, better

still, take it home.

72

If you have friends who live on farms, encourage them to keep patches of bush as wildlife habitats and to leave

old trees standing, especially those with hollows suitable for nesting animals.

Some areas have groups which look after local lands and nature reserves. They do this by removing weeds and

planting local native species in their place. You could join one of these groups, or even start a new one with your

parents and friends. Ask your local parks authority or council for information.

By removing rubbish and weeds and replanting with native plants you will allow the native bush to gradually

regenerate. This will also encourage native animals to return.

36. Plants and animals can live without too much interference from humans in national parks, nature reserves or

wilderness areas.

a. True b. False c. No information

37. Never visiting a national park is a good way of helping conserve wildlife.

a. True b. False c. No information

38. Tourists cannot ask anything about threatened species when they are in a national park.

a. True b. False c. No information

39. Farms are also ideal places for conserving species.

a. True b. False c. No information

40. Native species will reproduce some day in the future.

a. True b. False c. No information

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

The current global extinction rate is (41) _____ at about 20,000 species per year, exponentially greater than the

background extinction rate. Many (42) _____ believe that we are in the middle of the greatest mass extinction

episode since the (43) _____ of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago.

From what is known about present-day populations and from (44) _____ theory, the change in either the

physical (45) _____ the biological environment is the key to extinction. However, the vulnerability of a species

depends (46) _____ a wide variety of factors, such as its total population size, geographical (47) _____, reproductive

ability, ecological relations with other species, and genetic characteristics. For example, more emphasis is put on the

greater vulnerability of species that reproduce slowly as contrasted with those that reproduce (48) _____. Other

factors, such as food-plant specialization, may make many fast reproducers more vulnerable than species that

reproduce more slowly. No matter (49) _____ fast an insect species that depends on (50) _____ certain plan can

reproduce; it will still go extinct if that plant's habitat is destroyed.

It has been estimated that about one half billion species have lived at one time or another, and today's existing

species are only 2% of those that have ever evolved. The other 98% have either died out or evolved into something

sufficiently different to be called a new species.

41. a. increased b. distributed c. estimated d. added

42. a. biology b. biologists c. biological d. biologically

43. a. disappearance b. remain c. disposal d. limitation

44. a. evolve b. evolution c. evolutionary d. evolutionist

45. a. so b. and c. nor d. or

46. a. in b. on c. at d. about

73

47. a. opportunity b. follow c. spread d. distribution

48. a. rapidly b. cheaply c. cheerfully d. lastly

49. a. how b. what c. when d. which

50. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

TEST 3

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

1. a. maneuver b. integral c. against d. aquatic

2. a. synchronized b. psychology c. carry d. activity

3. a. exercise b. diving c. physics d. variety

4. a. swimming b. throwing c. water d. switch

5. a. improve b. lose c. oppose d. movement

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a

close meaning to the original one.

6. Scuba diving is swimming underwater or taking part ________ another activity while using a scuba set.

a. on b. from c. for d. in

7. Can you tell me some sports which are closely related ________ water?

a. in b. on c. with d. to

8. We can reduce the risk of many diseases ________ swimming.

a. by b. for c. with d. on

9. I often read books and newspapers for ________ entertainment.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

10. When we were in Hawaii, we often spent ________ time walking along the beach and enjoying the fresh air.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

11. Books which describe real things or events are called ______ non-fiction

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

12. The main uses of books are to provide entertainment and ________.

a. inform b. information c. informative d. informer

13. The player gave a hard shot ________ straight into the opposing goal.

a. beauty b. beautiful c. beautify d. beautifully

14. Swimming produces both ________ and physical benefits.

a. psychology b. psychological c. psychologist d. psychologically

15. We were really impressed by the ________ of the synchronized swimmers. They were dancing very attractively.

a. enjoyment b. entertainment c. performance d. breathing

16. Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.

a. essential b. informative c. invented d. exciting

17. A ________ is a tube through which a person swimming just under the surface of the sea can breathe.

a. maneuver b. volume c. photograph d. snorkel

18. Books are a primary means for dissemination of knowledge and information.

74

a. attempt b. distribution c. invention d. variety

19. In synchronized swimming, the players perform beautiful maneuvers to music and diving.

a. swimming suits b. tools for swimming

c. scuba sets d. movements that need skill and care

20. Thanks to the ______ of paper, many books have been kept for a very long time.

a. information b. knowledge c. durability d. portability

21. Mary eats ________ she used to.

a. fewer meat and bananas than b. less and less meat and bananas than

c. less meat and fewer bananas than d. the least meat and fewest bananas than

22. Summer is coming. It gets ________.

a. hot and hot b. hotter and hotter c. more and more hot d. the least hot

23. What time shall we leave? - ________.

a. Soonest and best b. The soonest the best c. Sooner better d. The sooner the better

24. The residents ________ that there is a crocodile at large in the area.

a. must be warned b. must have warned c. may warned d. may be warning

25. These boxes ________ with care.

a. should have handled b. should be handling

c. should handle d. should be handled

26. 200,000 spectators ________ to witness the three-hour ceremony.

a. were gathered the park b. have been gathered the park

c. gathered at the park d. gathered the park

27. The opening ceremonies of the 23rd Southeast Asian games ________ at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

a. held b. was held c. was holding d. had held

28. Thousands of cranes ________.

a. will be returned the spring b. will return the spring

c. will be returned in the spring d. will return in the spring

29. Books which describe imaginary events ________ fiction.

a. are called b. called c. is calling d. call

30. Peter ________ when we came into the discotheque.

a. was dancing Mary b. was dancing with Mary

c. was danced by Mary d. had danced Mary

Error Identification.

31. Reading is an important skill that benefits children in many way, and can turn into an extremely rewarding

hobby later in life.

32. Reading can be a way to escape from a bad day, a way to self- entertain, and a tool which students can use to

succeed for many other subjects.

33. Although to some people reading is a favored way to spend time, but others just do not like reading.

34. One of the best ways to encourage your children to read are to provide interesting titles for them to enjoy.

35. Everyone likes reading more better than usual when they like the subject .

75

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

The primary attraction of snorkeling is the opportunity to observe underwater life in a natural setting, such as

coral reefs, fish, starfish, and mollusks. Other organisms that can be seen while snorkeling include various forms of

seaweed, jellyfish, shrimp and $ea turtles. Snorkeling requires no special training, only the ability to swim and to

breathe through the snorkel. However, it is considered advisable that one get some instruction from a tour guide, dive

shop, or equipment rental shop, any of which often can be found around popular snorkeling locations. Instruction

generally covers equipment usage, basic safety, what to look for, and what to look out for, including how not to

damage fragile organisms such as coral. As with scuba diving, it is always recommended that one, should not snorkel

alone, but rather with a friend, a guide, or a tour group.

Swim fins used in snorkeling are usually longer than those used in diving. Snorkel is a tube about thirty

centimeters (twelve inches) long, usually J-shaped, fitted with a mouthpiece, and constructed of rubber or plastic. It

is used for breathing air from above the water surface when the mouth and nose are submerged, either when

snorkeling or during a surface swim before or after scuba diving. The snorkel usually has a piece of rubber that

attaches the snorkel to the outside of the strap of the diving mask, as sticking the snorkel in between the strap and the

mask could cause the mask to leak, or risk losing the snorkel should the diver choose to switch to scuba.

Typically, the diving mask also serves to prevent breathing through the nose, so that one is forced to breathe

through the snorkel. This also provides some negative pressure which helps keep the .mask sealed against the face,

though attempting to breathe out through the nose can break this seal and fog the mask.

36. Snorkeling ________.

a. offers divers an opportunity to observe marine life b. needs a very special training

c. does not require an ability to swim d. is too dangerous for everybody to enjoy

37. We cannot get instructions for snorkeling from ________.

a. a college b. a tour guide c. a dive shop d. an equipment rental shop

38. A snorkeler should not ________.

a. rent diving equipment b. use any equipment

c. dive with a friend d. dive alone

39. The snorkel ________.

a. is a long rope b. has swim fins

c. is made of rubber or plastic d. is longer than 12 inches

40. The snorkeler breathes through his ________.

a. nose b. mouth c. fin d. face

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Scuba diving is a beautiful (41) _____, which allows people to view a whole different world. We enter (42)

_____ unknown world in which the danger of scuba diving has been taken into account. The dangers all into two

groups: those in the ocean itself and that of the individual.

There are (43) _____ many things that the beginner diver needs to remember and understand. A comprehensive

scuba diving course is (44) ___ because there are lessons which you need to know and understand before even going

near the ocean.

76

In all the parts of the training, always diving with a partner is (45) _____ to be very important to reduce danger

and the diver and hid friend can observe each other at all times during any dive. It is advisable to have a partner who

is a more experienced diver with a new diver, or someone who .is not confident (46) _____.

The reason for learning skills which is prior to getting into the ocean has two effects. The first one is the (47)

_____ to know what to do in a situation. The second one is to have the confidence to carry out the actions without

panic. Panic is a danger that will take away the taught skills as it is an emotional response.

The other dangers of scuba diving are in the (48) ___ life. Having some knowledge of the underwater life of the

area you are diving in, can make you (49) _____ of the risks. This means you can avoid animals which may become

aggressive when approached. Also you need to know the poisons or sharp teeth that could be a problem in this world,

which is new to you.

The many dangers of scuba diving are real and knowing what to expect and. How to deal with it can (50) _____

you safe.

41. a. way b. encouragement c. experience d. sport

42. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

43. a. so b. too c. far d. very

44. a. promised b. told c. allowed d. required

45. a. risen b. appeared c. seemed d. considered

46. a. either b. enough c. so d. too

47. a. able b. unable c. ability d. enable

48. a. mountainous b. human c. marine d. wild

49. a. aware b. interested c. excited d. popular

50. a. keep b. help c. assist d. protect

TEST 4

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1. a. maneuver b. synchronized c. distribute d. aquatic

2. a. various b. integral c. opponent d. popular

3. a. acknowledge b. physical c. successful d. continue

4. a. activity b. psychology c. information d. development

5. a. perform b. invent c. attempt d. motion

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a

close meaning to the original one.

6. They like aquatic sports, ______ the other hand, they cannot swimming.

a. on b. in c. at d. off

7. When you swim, you move ________ water by making movements with your arms and legs.

a. on b. above c. through d. by

8. I often think ________ reading books as a form of entertainment.

a. after b. for c. up d. of

9. Swimming is ________ integral part of almost all water-based activities.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

77

10. ________ water ballet is one of my favorite aquatic sports.

a. A b. An c. The d. Ø

11. The player of the visiting team scored the only goal in ______ first half.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

12. Scuba diving is still evolving, but general classifications have grown to describe various diving ________.

a. acts b. actors c. actions d. activities

13. To be safe under water, ________ need to be able to control their rate of descent and ascent in the water.

a. divers b. dive c. diving d. dives

14. We choose from a ________ of shore excursions including tours of the islands, swimming, golf, sailing or

snorkeling.

a. vary b. various c. varied d. variety

15. When a diver is in the water, he uses a snorkel to ________ through.

a. chew b. swallow c. digest d. breathe

16. Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise.

a. reduced b. encouraged c. recognized d. practiced

17. I'm a great believer in the ________ of reading books and taking up a sport, which offer you both knowledge and

healthy.

a. benefits b. exercises c. practices d. points

18. Underwater activities are less varied and the most popular of which are snorkeling and scuba diving.

a. portable b. diverse c. familiar d. durable

19. When you play any sport, you may face the __ of being hurt and injured.

a. invention b. risk c. process d. support

20. Of the sports, underwater or on the ground, football is the most ________, and World Cup is always the greatest

sport event.

a. serious b. various c. informative d. popular

21. ________ become addicted to the Internet.

a. More and more people b. The more and more people

c. More people and people d. The most people

22. Life is getting ________.

a. more and more complicated b. more than complicated

c. most and most complicated d. least and least complicated

23. ________ you read, ________ you get.

a. The books more / the knowledge more

b. The most books / the most knowledge

c. More and more books / more arid more knowledge

d. The more books / the more knowledge

24. Something ________ about global warming or else some types of penguins will perish from the earth.

a. should do b. should be done c. should be doing d. should have done

25. A lot of cows ________ on a productive farm.

78

a. can raise b. can be raising c. can be raised d. cannot raise

26. Nuclear waste ________ as a liquid in stainless-steel containers which are encased in concrete.

a. must store b. must be storing c. must be stored d. must have stored

27. The contract ________ by Mary, a. new secretary in our company because it had some mistakes.

a. was seemed to typed b. was seemed to be typed

c. seemed to type d. seemed to be typed

28. Before he ________ the project, Bill had to contact an expert in pesticide-use management.

a. could finish b. could be finished

c. had been finished d. had to be finished

29. There are ________.

a. twice as much cars in this area as there was

b. as twice many cars in this area as they were

c. twice as many cars in this area than there used to be

d. twice as many cars in this area as there used to be

30. Try this question. It is ________.

a. less difficult b. less and, less difficult

c. least difficult d. more and more difficult

Choose a, b, c, or d that best fills in the blank.

31. "To Build a Fire", ________, was first published in 1908.

a. a short story by Jack London, he was an American author,

b. a short story was written by Jack London, an American author,

c. a short story by Jack London, an American author.

d. a short story by Jack London, an American author,

32. The story is about a man, , .suffered extreme weather conditions.

a. traveled to camp in Yukon during the winter and he, and his dog

b. traveling to camp in Yukon during the winter and he, together with his dog

c. he traveled to camp in Yukon during the winter so he, with his dog

d. who traveled to camp in Yukon in the winter so that he, together with his dog

33. The man managed to build a fire to keep himself and the dog from freezing ________.

a. so he could not keep the fire in flame because he ran out of matches

b. and he was unable to keep the fire in flame, therefore he ran out of matches

c. but he could not keep ,the fire in flame and then ran °!It of matches

d. as he could not keep the fire in flame and because of this, he ran out of matches

34. ________, the man felt panic and even considered killing his dog to keep himself warm, but he failed.

a. Because it got colder and colder b. Although it got more and more cold

c. If only it had got colder and colder d. As though he had got colder and colder

35. The man fell down and died in' the snow. ________.

a. His dog which smelt the death and left away b. As his dog smelt the death and left away

c. His dog smelt the death and so leaving away d. His dog smelt the death and left away

79

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Did you know that reading can keep your mind active and engaged well into old age? Several years ago when I

was working as a newspaper reporter, I interviewed a woman who was a resident at a local nursing home. She was

100 years old. She read at least one book per week. She was bright, intelligent and fun to talk with. "I love to read. It

helps me keep up with what is going on in the world," she said. "A friend of mine brings me a new book every week.

I look forward to her visits and I look forward to the books. We talk about the books we have read."

Reading has other benefits, as well. For one thing, reading a good story can help you forget some of the

problems in your own life. "I can't get around much anymore," said the 100-year-old woman who lived in the nursing

home. "When I go somewhere, I have to go in a wheelchair now. But when I read, I can go anywhere, anytime I

want. And no one has to help me!"

Reading also sets a good example for younger generations. From my own experience as an English teacher, I

have observed that the best readers are those students who have parents that enjoy reading. I am not talking about

only reading novels or nonfiction books. Newspapers and magazines are important too. If you do read yourself, your

actions will communicate more to your children and grandchildren about how much you value reading than anything

you could ever say. If the opportunity presents itself, I urge you to take the time to read to a child, or take the time to

let a child see you reading. Everyone will benefit, the child, you, and our society.

36. Reading helps to make readers look younger than their age.

a. True b. False c. No information

37. A friend of the 100-year-old woman living in the local nursing home borrowed books from a public library

a. True b. False c. No information

38. Reading a book means you are travelling to the places which are mentions in the book.

a. True b. False c. No information.

39. The writer advises us to read books and consider it as a good example to our future generations.

a. True b. False c. No information

40. Only readers get benefits from reading.

a. True b. False c. No information

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Scuba diving takes you to an entirely different world. To enter this world one needs to take the necessary (41)

____, without which the diver life could be at risk. Like in all other adventure sport, scuba diving is not free (42)

____ danger. Necessary precautions need to be taken to ensure a smooth and happy diving journey. Scuba divers

should keep themselves updated about the marine life around that region and the risk involved there. The (43) _____

will help them to avoid animals that turn aggressive on being approached. The weather forecast and the current

beneath and the water (44) _____ on the date of the dive also need to be kept in mind. There is a possibility that the

diver may get too engrossed in viewing the (45) _____ at the bottom of the sea and swimming against the current

may make it difficult for him to reach his destination.

Getting trained through classes of scuba diving will help the diver to (46) _____ the dangers. Divers should

make sure that all their equipments are in good condition and working properly. The scuba diver needs to show a

certain level of responsibility too.

80

The diver needs to remember his lessons well while (47) _____ in the sea. Taking things for granted and

forgetting his lesson could go against him and is a foremost danger of scuba diving. Diving with experience could

reduce the danger of scuba diving.

Avoid diving while (48) _____ from cold, allergies and infections, as intake of some of the medications could

make you sleepy. .

A common problem is that scuba divers experience ear pain, which is mainly caused (49) _____ pressure

changes. The other problems related to scuba diving are bruises, scrapes and cuts which normally occur because of

shipwrecks, coral and reefs. Diving too fast also (50) ______ serious consequences and over expansion and

contraction of lungs could result in serious disabilities. So remember not to be reckless and hasty while scuba diving.

41. a. training b. education c. schooling d. exercising

42. a. on b. from c. for d. in

43. a. award b. development c. awareness d. adventure

44. a. cases b. residents c. conditions d. situations

45. a. beauty b. beautiful c. beautify d. beautifully

46. a. practice b. protect c. provide d. encounter

47. a. floating b. swimming c. walking d. flowing

48. a. suffering b. keeping c. having d. being

49. a. so b. so that c. while d. due to

50. a. leads b. makes c. causes d. puts

TEST 4

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1. a. establish b. educate c. regional d. operate

2. a. labor b. country c. promote d. women

3. a. represent b. intensive c. domestic d. employment

4. a. minister b. dependent c. encourage d. agreement

5. a. social b. proportion c. industry d. easily

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a

close meaning to the original one.

6. More and more women have become _______ and do research on many fields as men do.

a. science b. scientific c. scientifically d. scientists

7. It is __ that changes women's lives and the perception of women's roles.

a. educate b. education c. educational d. educated

8. They are designing a new program to help businesswomen with an attempt to promote _______ growth.

a. employ b. employer c. employee d. employment

9. UNESCO was established to encourage _______ among nations in the areas of education, science, culture, and

communication.

a. employment b. collaboration c. workforce d. independence

10. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946.

81

a. set up b. taken off c. put away d. run up

11. More and more women are now joining the paid labor force worldwide.

a. putting away from b. keeping up with

c. taking part in d. making room for

12. UNESCO hopes to encourage universal respect for justice, laws, human _______, and fundamental freedoms.

a. rights b. projects c. programs d. protests

13. UNESCO has its _______ in Paris, France, and operates educational, scientific, and cultural programs and

exchanges from 60 field offices worldwide.

a. shelters b. houses c. homes d. headquarters

14. UNESCO has international cooperation agreements to secure the world's cultural and natural heritage and to

_______ human rights.

a. collaborate b. exchange c. preserve d. remain

15. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized _______ of

the United Nations established on November 16, 1945.

a. office b. agency c. company d. enterprise

16. Women's rights have given them an _______ to pursue high schooling and well-paid career.

a. agency b. employment c. access d. economy

17. About 1.3 billion people live in absolute poverty on_______ income of less than one US dollar a day. 70% of

these people are women.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

18. Women's rights became _______ important issue in the English speaking world.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

19. ____ the office staff learned about Jones's promotion, they threw her a party.

a. Before b. When c. By the time d. Since

20. John has not phoned us _______ he left the city.

a. after b. until c. since d. as

21. David was crossing the street _______ a truck turned round at the corner and nearly hit him.

a. by the time b. as far as c. till d. when

22. As soon as Mary _______, she _______ to her hometown.

a. graduates / will return b. will graduate / returns

c. will be graduating / has returned d. graduated / had returned

23. Stay here _______.

a. since I came back b. until I come back

c. when I will come back d. as soon as I was coming back

24. I _______ all the preparations before you _______ home tonight.

a. have made / will have come b. am making / came

c. will make I will come d. will have made / come

25. Don't be so childish. It is time you _______ up.

a. did b. went c. grew d. brought

82

26. Arotmd100millionchildren have no access to primary education, and girls _______ up 60%.

a. make b. put c. take d. go

27. Women bear more than half of all work done.

a. give up b. put away c. keep on d. take up

28. The number of women living in poverty has risen by 50% since 1970, the number of men by 30%.

a. stayed on b. gone up c. kept away d. cooled off

29. One study found that men's contribution _______ housework has doubled over the past four decades.

a. on b. to c. with d. for

30. Men have tripled the time they spend caring _______ their children at the present time.

a. for b. against c. on d. with

Error Identification.

31. Although men may know more about diapering babies and vacuuming floors than his father did, but women

are still doing most of housework and child rearing

32. When men and women are asked who is spending long hours cleaning and tidy up, women are still far ahead of

men.

33. In 2006, 87.9 per cent of men said they shared housework from their wives, up from 84.4 per cent in 1996.

34. The proportion of women spend 30 hours a week or more on unpaid housework fell to 19.8 per cent in 2006

from 24.6 per cent in 1996.

35. According to a 2005 report from Statistics Canada, men spent 2.5 hours a day on unpaid work around the

house, as soon as women averaged 4.3 hours.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

A trend in women's change in attitude to work and home life roles has launched because more and more women

begin to feel the stress and exhaustion when they play multiple roles.

The image for women of the 1950s was the domesticated housewife and mother who cooked, cleaned, and

sewed. The vogue woman of today is proud while possessing the role as career woman and mother, wife, and

domestic organizer. Yet, the main thing that has really changed for the modern woman is the fact that her workload

has doubled from the duality of her role. The effects of this duality are being felt through stress, and unfairness.

A recent study has shown that that 68% of women see a conflict between working and raising a family. It is no

wonder since large amounts of stress stem from a woman's professional career in collaboration with her role as

housekeeper and mother. A study in 1997 by the Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology found said,

"Stress appears to be strongly related to being employed outside found said, "Stress appears to be strongly related to

being employed outside the home and is more strongly felt by women working more hours, especially those working

full-time." The 2001 U.S. Current Population Survey found that many women wish to have fewer office hours. More

and more women want to cut work hours because they find it difficult to take care of household responsibilities while

maintaining a career. The Female Lifestyle Survey of Great Britain 2004 found that 86% of full time working women

did most of the housework and 77% did most of the child rearing, which; has made them quite exhausted.

36. The text is about _______.

a. women's difficulties when they have to work both outside and at home

b. women's stress caused by her children

83

c. women's exhaustion caused by her boss

d. women's preference of multiple roles

37. Being both a career woman and domestic organizer makes women ____

a. happy and independent b. proud and exciting

c. vogue and wonderful d. stressed and exhausted

38. Which idea is not referred in the text?

a. There have been several studies' and surveys on women and their roles.

b. Many women realize a conflict between working and raising a family.

c. All women can do well with their roles both at home and at work.

d. Stress stems from a woman's professional career and her roles as a housekeeper and mother.

39. The writer _______.

a. advised women to quit their jobs and stay at home for childrearing

b. described the situations that working women suffered from stress and exhaustion

c. conducted several surveys on women and their work

d. objected to the fact that women worked outside the home

40. Women _______.

a. want to have less work hours b. want to have more work hours

c. do not want to do housework any more d. do not want to join social activities

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

UNESCO's purpose is to contribute to peace and 'security by promoting international (41) _____, through

education, science, and culture in (42) _____ to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and the human

rights and fundamental freedoms.

UNESCO has 193 Member States and 6 Associate Members. The organization is (43) _____ in Paris, with over

50 field offices and many specialized institutes and centers throughout the world. There are also national and regional

offices. UNESCO (44) _____ its objectives through five major programs': education, natural sciences, social and

human sciences; culture, and communication and information. Projects sponsored by UNESCO include literacy,

technical, and teacher-training programs; international science programs; the promotion of independent media and

freedom of the press; regional and cultural history projects, the promotion of cultural diversity; international

cooperation agreements to (45) _____ the world cultural and national heritage and to (46) _____ human rights.

The General Conference is a gathering of the organization's member states and associate members, in which

each state has one vote. Meeting every two years, the members (47) _____ general policies and defines programs for

the organization. The Director-General, who serves as the public face of UNESCO, is elected for a four-year (48)

_____ by the General Conference. The staff currently numbers some 2100. Two-thirds of them are based in Paris,

with the (49) _____ third spread around the world in UNESCO's 58 field, offices. The Secretariat is divided (50)

_____ various administrative offices and five program sectors that reflect the organization's major areas of focus.

41. a. collaboration b. diversity c. conservation d. destruction

42. a. work b. result c. order d. requirement

43. a. done b. based c. put d. committed

44. a. catches b. runs c. chases d. pursues

84

45. a. protest b. secure c. follow d. eliminate

46. a. destroy b. ruin c. preserve d. exchange

47. a. set b. work c. gain d. employ

48. a. tournament b. round c. term d. finish

49. a. amount b. total c. remaining d. leaving

50. a. from b. for c. out off d. into

TEST 6

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

1. a. social b. educate c. country d. electronic

2. a. movement b. Iose c. who d. women

3. a. labour b. famous c. honour d. our

4. a. technical b. change c. much d. exchange

5. a. prime b. service c. society d. childbearing

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a

close meaning to the original one.

6. Thanks to labor-saving devices, women have more time to take part in _______ activities.

a. society b. social c. socially d. socialize

7. American women live more _______ than women in Asian countries.

a. dependent b. independence c. independent d. independently

8. Getting good education and making money themselves have given women more _______.

a. free b. freely c. freed d. freedom

9. Women in _______ employment earn around 75% of that earned by men.

a. doubted b. reserved c. paid d. economic

10. In several regions of the world, the _______ of men is 5%higher than that of women.

a. amount b. number c. account d. status

11. _______ industries or methods of making things involve a lot of workers.

a. Service b. Joining c. Social d. Labor-intensive

12. In our area, women make up 60% of the unskilled _______.

a. workforce b. access c. status d. number

13. Paid employment has undoubtedly brought economic and social gains to many women.

a. easily b. freely c. independently d. certainly

14. Many women have been _______ for their works and research.

a. illegal b. agreed c. dependent d. famous

15. Many decades ago, medicine was _______ for men only. Women were not allowed to pursue a career in

medicine.

a. exchanged b. established c. reserved d. encouraged

16. The __ of women in the profession staff of our university has risen to 17.3%.

a. proportion b. most c. sum d. total

17. Since the middle of the 20th century, women have had more opportunities to get high _______ education.

85

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

18. Women can use _______ effective birth-control method to delay having children.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

19. I had drunk a cup of coffee _______ I went to work.

a. before b. until c. since d. as soon as

20. Mary is going to look for a job _______ she finishes high school.

a. once b. since c. till d. whenever

21. Don't say anything _______ you are asked.

a. after b. no sooner c. until d. as long as

22. _______ in London, we will have sat on the bus for 10 hours.

a. When we will arrive b. As we are going to arrive

c. By the time we arrive d. By the time we will arrive

23. Peter _______ for thirty minutes before Mary arrived.

a. would be waiting b. has been waiting

c. had been waiting d. was waiting

24. _______ on the stairs than the phone rang.

a. Had no sooner I stepped b. Had I stepped no sooner

c. No sooner I had stepped d. No sooner had I stepped

25. It is so hot. Let's go swimming to _______ off.

a. cool b. make c. give d. stay

26. My grandfather is quite deaf so you will have to _______ up when you are telling him something.

a. catch b. keep c. take d. speak

27. Don't wait _______ for me. I may be home -very late tonight.

a. of b. on c. at d. up

28. Mary had a serious fever, missed school and fell _______.

a. up b. off c. behind d. after

29. When I was crossing the street, I caught sight of an old friend of mine in a restaurant.

a. saw b. waved c. hit d. watched

30. She decided to give up her job to stay at home and take care of her little son.

a. carry b. quit c. apply d. continue

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.

31. _______, according to the 1996 census.

a. As many as Canadian women who did most of the housework and childcare

b. Because there were Canadian women doing most of the housework and childcare

c. Canadian women were doing most of the housework and childcare

d. They were Canadian women doing most of the housework and childcare

32. Even women working full-time outside the home

a. where they were doing most of the housework

b. when they were doing most of the housework

86

c. they were doing most of the housework

d. were doing most of the housework

33. The survey said that _______. Only eight per cent of men reported 30 hours of duty.

a. 24.6 per cent of women did at least 30 hours of housework every week

b. with 24.6 per cent of women who did at least 30 hours of housework every week

c. there was 24.6 per cent of women did at least 30 hours of housework every week

d. every week there was 24.6 per cent of women did at least 30 hours of housework

34. Among women who worked full time, _______. Among men who worked full time, the number was 23 per cent.

a. 51 per cent said they spent 15 hours or more doing household chores every week

b. up to 51 per cent said they spent 15 hours or more when they did household chores every week

c. every week the women of 51 per cent said they spent 15 hours and more

for doing household chores .

d. 51 per cent of women spent more than 15 hours when doing household chores every week

35. According to the survey, women _______ often suffered from stress and melancholy.

a. they chose to remain at home and took care of their children

b. who chose to remain at home to take care of their children

c. chose to remain at home for taking care of their children

d. when choosing to remain at home to take care of their children

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

One of the most important factors arising from the feminist movement is the recognition that women, should get

equal pay for equal work, to see them as contributors and valued members of society. Today, women are protected by

the Sex Discrimination Act; however, inequality still persists. It also reveals that the changing role of women in

society by means of education as a way to promote themselves to the level of their expertise is not working as

effectively as it should.

In most fields of employment women's presence is felt and their voice is heard. Although there has been

progress in understanding the value of women's contributions in many employment fields, there are still huge

problems to resolve. Persistence of gender inequalities show that the proportion of women in top jobs is minimal

compared to the entire women's task force.

Even in the best qualified jobs women suffer the discrimination of being underpaid. So, what is the problem?

Nowadays many women are qualified for the career they have trained for, yet it seems that only a small minority

finds its way to the top. Are we back to the old theme of women raising children? Time devoted to them and the

home does not permit a total devotion to a .top job. The majority of women who are successful, either do not have a

family or rely heavily on grandmothers. Other women find part-time more accommodating to their need or choice of

life.

36. Thanks to the Sex Discrimination Act, women can get the real equality with men.

a. True b. False c. No information

37. Education has changed women's roles quite effectively.

a. True b. False c. No information

38. Women who have got the best qualified jobs are always paid as much as men are.

87

a. True b. False c. No information

39. The value of women's contributions in many employment fields has been recognized.

a. True b. False c. No information

40. All women who do full-time work are very successful in their employment.

a. True b. False c. No information

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

The ongoing changes in society, politics and economy lead to not only the raise of women's role in society but

(41) _____ change the prejudice to treat human beings by sex that had been shaping through decades. From a legal

point of (42) _____, a man and a woman are born to be (43) _____. However, in practice, there is no real equality for

women's active participation in social life. Housework, chores and raising children are generally considered to (44)

_____ to a woman's domain. (45) _____ the fact that birthrates in many countries have been falling, children are

obstacles in the labor force. It is understandable that women decide to (46) _____ having children later or do not

have children at all. Women comprise 54 percent of contemporary society. However, the number of women taking

part in the country's political, economic and civic life shows that women are restricted in the fields of politics and

government. Women's salaries are on (47) ____ lower than men's, and women are often victims of violence and

unemployment. According to United Nations Gender Organization data, 67 percent of those unemployed are women.

Women have less (48) _____ to retraining programs than men, (49) _____ for those who are bearing and rearing

children. Women's social status is a serious problem. Few women can be found in positions of social importance.

This strengthens the stereotype of "male superiority" and hinders the creation of true partnerships between men and

women. So, the main goals are protection of women's rights, (50) _____ of discrimination in society, and widening

women's participation at regional and national levels.

41. a. too b. also c. as well d. either

42. a. vision b. look c. view d. sight

43. a. equal b. equally c. equality d. equalize

44. a. belong b. have c. own d. possess

45. a. As b. If c. Even d. Despite

46. a. intend b. encourage c. desire d. delay

47. a. center b. medium c. average d. middle

48. a. walk b. point c. change d. access

49. a. nearly b. especially c. unexpectedly d. appropriately

50. a. success b. elimination c. protection d. achievement

88