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PART I : Reading comprehension

Passage 1In 1912 Garrett Morgan received his first patent on what he called a Safety Hood and

Smoke Protector, a device that is now called a gas mask. During 1913 and 1914, this earlyinvention successfully passed many practical and rigid tests to receive fire department approval.Designed with speed in mind, it could be put on in seven seconds and taken off in three. Freshair was supplied from a bag of air suspended in the rear by two tubes connected to the hood.There was enough air in the bag to permit someone to stay in the midst of suffocating gases andsmoke from fifteen to twenty minutes. The hood was specially made for working in heavy smokeand dangerous or offensive fumes produced by chemicals.

1. What was done with the hoop before fire departments used it?1) It was patented a second time. 2) It was made lighter and less rigid.3) It was completely redesigned. 4) It was inspected for safety.

2. How was clean air provided to the hood?1) It was brought in from the outdoors through a tube.2) It was stored in a bag on the wearers back.3) It was filtered into the hood from the surrounding air.4) It was reprocessed in the hood as the wearer was breathing.

3. How long could the hood operate effectively?1) Up to twenty minutes. 2) About an hour and fifteen minutes.3) About two hours. 4) Up to three hours.

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4. The purpose of the safety hood was to .................... .1) protect the air in a room from contamiation2) clean air that had become polluted 3) allow someone to breathe in the presence of fumes4) help heavy smokers to get sufficient oxygen

Passage 2In order to know whether a baby is normal and developing properly, there must be certain

standards for judgment, but individual babies will vary somewhat from the average. To state thatan average infants birth weight should be seven pounds, sets a value that is strictly true for onlya few. Many who are perfectly normal weigh six, eight, or nine pounds. Extreme variations aresignificant. More important than size and growth at any particular period is a constant andsteady progress evaluated by various established criteria.1. According to the passage, certain standards must be established for infants to determine

.................... .1) their weight at birth 2) proper child rearing methods3) their rates of growth 4) the existence of any abnormalities

2. According to the passage, the average standard weight for a newborn baby is .................... .1) six pounds 2) seven pounds 3) eight pounds 4) nine pounds

3. It can be inferred from the passage that a baby whose weight differs significantly from theaverage should be .................... .1) fed solid foods at an early age 2) watched carefully for possible problems

3) kept in the hospital a few weeks 4) isolated from other babies4. According to the passage, the most important factor in evaluating a babys health is that it

.................... .1) maintains the same size during a given period2) weighs between six and nine pounds at birth 3) is examined by established methods4) shows a regular growth pattern

Passage 3Anteaters are solitary animals, and when two are seen together it is most likely that they

are mother and child. Anteaters feed almost exclusively on termites, ants, and soft-bodied grubs.These types of insects build very tough nests, and the anteater must use its sharp front claws totear holes in them. Once this is done it pushes its muzzle in and probes the cavities of the nestwith its eight-to ten-inch tongue. When the food is located, the anteater entraps it with itssticky saliva, making sure the nest is wiped clean.

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1. Anteaters are usually found .................... .1) in packs 2) alone 3) in pairs 4) at night

2. An anteaters typical meal would probably consist of .................... .1) insects 2) nuts 3) fruits 4) leaves

3. To gain access to their food, anteaters first use their .................... .1) teeth 2) front claws 3) back claws 4) muzzles

4. Anteaters trap their food with their .................... .1) claws 2) teeth 3) saliva 4) muzzles

5. According to the passage, anteaters use their tongues to .................... .1) locate and pick up insect nests 2) fight off enemies3) lick their babies 4) search the inside of insect nests

6. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the feeding habits ofanteaters?1) They have a limited diet. 2) They wash after they eat.3) They always eat with their children. 4) They bring their food back to their nests.

Passage 4In the early 1800s the factory system in the United States at first flourished most actively in

New England, especially in Massachusetts, though it later branched out into the more populousareas of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. New England was favored for a number ofreasons : the stony soil discouraged farming and made manufacturing more attractive thanelsewhere. A relatively dense population provided labor, while the seaports made possible theeasy import of raw materials and the export of finished products. In addition, the rapid riversimport of raw materials and the export of finished products. In addition, the rapid rivers providedabundant water power to operate the machines. The War of 1812 brought a period of increasedproductivity to American factories.1. What is the main topic of this passage?

1) Importing and exporting at Eastern seaports 2) Early industrialization in the United States3) The problems of farming in New England4) The most populous states in the United States

2. Which of the following states had the highest level of industrial activity at the turn of thecentury?1) New York 2) New Jersey 3) Massachusetts 4) Pennsylvania

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3. All of the following are reasons for the industrialization of the Northeast EXCEPT.1) A good labor pool 2) A good source of natural power3) Easy access to the sea 4) Abundance of native raw materials

4. According to the passage, why was New England an especially good area for the location offactories?1) There were many stones with which to build factories.2) There were many tree branches to use for fuel.3) There was plenty of energy from the rivers.4) There was abundant farmland available on which to build factories.

5. The passage would most likely be required reading for a course in .................... .1) history 2) geography 3) agriculture 4) oceanography

6. The paragraph following the passage would most likely discuss what topic?1) Rivers in New England 2) Laborers in Massachusetts factories3) The War of 1812 4) The development of factories in 1800

Passage 5The most conspicuous topographical feature of the Atlantic is the mid-ocean ridge, a huge

submerged mountain range surpassing in area the Alps and the Himalayas combined. It runsdown the middle of the ocean from Iceland in the north to a small island one thousand eighthundred metres off the coast of Antarctica in the south. The crest of the ridge marks theapproximate middle of the Atlantic, and, with the exception of isolated areas near Iceland andnear the Azores, the ocean floor at the crest has a mean depth of two thousand five hundredmetres. The floor deepens gradually and systematically with increasing distance from the crest,reaching a maximum depth of between five thousand and six thousand metres before risingabruptly at the continental shelves.1. According to the passage, what is the most outstanding feature of the mid-ocean ridge?

1) Its effect on ocean depth 2) Its abrupt rise3) Its size 4) Its irregularity

2. In relation to the Alps and the Himalayas, the mid-ocean ridge is1) more regular 2) higher 3) less impressive 4) larger

3. According to the passage, the depth of the Atlantic Ocean near the Azores is .................... .1) impossible to measure2) affected by the continental shelf3) about the same as that near Iceland4) different from that along other parts of the crest

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4. Generally, how many meters deep is the water over the midocean ridge?1) 1,800 2) 2,500 3) 5,000 4) 6,000

5. According to the passage, how does the depth of the ocean change as the distance from themid-ocean ridge becomes greater?1) It increases slowly. 2) It decreases gradually.3) It varies irregularly. 4) It stays about the same.

6. The deepest parts of the Atlantic are located near .................... .1) the middle of the ocean 2) Antarctica3) the continental shelves 4) the crest of the ridge

Passage 6Although the three currents which have been discussed so far in twentieth-century painting

may be found in sculpture as well, the parallelism should not be overstressed. Whereas paintinghas been richer and more adventurous, its leadership as an art form has not remainedunchallenged, and sculpture has often followed different paths.

1. The paragraphs that preceded the passage most probably deal with .................... .1) movements in modern painting 2) nineteenth-century art3) the development of painting techniques 4) current approaches to art history

2. According to the paragraph, sculpture and painting are similar because they .................... .1) are similarly stressful occupations 2) have had many of the same leaders3) make similar use of parallel lines 4) show comparable types of development

3. According to the passage, painters have led other artists in .................... .1) glorifying the past 2) exploring new ideas3) earning a lot of money 4) enjoying adventurous lives

4. According to the passage, why are the similarities between painting and sculpture of limitedimportance?1) The inspiration for painting rarely comes from sculpture. 2) Painters are frequently very critical of sculptors. 3) Sculptors working methods are basically different from those of painters.4) Trends in sculpture often develop independently of trends in painting.

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Passage 21. 4) 2. 2) 3. 2) 4. 4)

Passage 31. 2) 2. 1) 3. 2) 4. 3) 5. 4) 6. 1)

Passage 41. 2) 2. 3) 3. 4) 4. 3) 5. 1) 6. 3)

Passage 51. 3) 2. 4) 3. 4) 4. 2) 5. 1) 6. 3)

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PART II : Dialogues

Direction : Choose the most appropriate answer.1. Sak goes to see a doctor. The first thing the doctor says to him is : ....................

1) Can you tell me everything thats wrong?2) So what have you been doing?3) May I help you?4) What seems to be the problem?

2. Jane went out with friends. When she arrived home at 3.30 a.m., her worried mother askedher : ....................1) What do you do? 2) Where have you been?3) Who did you drive with? 4) How far was it?

3. You ask a telephone operator if she would mind repeating a number. She says : ....................1) Never mind. 2) Why should I? 3) Yes. thats right. 4) Not at all.

4. A group of students are making a lot of noise in the library so the librarian says to them :....................1) Why do you make me angry? 2) Think of the other people in here.3) Do you want to be fired? 4) All guests should follow the rules.

5. Jennie is visiting her grandmother. She wants to help do the housework so she asks :....................1) What can I do to you, Gram? 2) How must I begin, Gram?3) How can I help you, Gram? 4) What do you think I will do, Gram?

6. When Sunees friend phoned to tell Sunee that he couldnt go out with her that evening, shewas disappointed and said : ....................1) Thats too bad. 2) Do you really think so?3) I dont care. 4) Why do you say that?

7. John asks Mary if she needs any help. She doesnt so she replies : ....................1) I certainly hope not. 2) No, thank you.3) Im thinking about it. 4) Thanks, but I neednt.

8. You are an exchange student abroad. You visit someones house and the host says :....................1) Try to be comfortable. 2) Please act like you do in your home.3) Make yourself at home. 4) Please sit here and act like yourself.

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9. You accidentally step on someones foot You say ....................1) Be careful. 2) Thats my error. 3) Im so sorry. 4) How about that.

10. Your classmate is short of money and asks you ....................1) How is five hundred baht? 2) Can I borrow five hundred baht?3) Lets call it five hundred baht. 4) Could I loan you five hundred baht?

11. Jim and Tony have just seen a very exciting rugby match. Jim comments on how exciting itwas. Tony agrees and says ....................1) It certainly was. 2) So do I. 3) I did too. 4) It seems youre right.

12. Mr.Smith has just been promoted to president of your company. You are happy for him.When you meet him you say ....................1) Lucky for you. 2) Congratulations.3) Fine promotion. 4) Better luck next time.

13. You are in a taxi in New York City and the taxi driver is driving too fast. You say....................1) Step on it, driver. 2) Break the car, driver.3) Slow down, driver. 4) Speed less, driver.

14. As you are leaving a party you say to the host ....................1) I had a great time. 2) Pleased to meet you.3) I am very happy about it. 4) Its your hospitality.

15. You meet someone at an airport After chatting for a while you ask ....................1) How do you do your living? 2) What do you make a living?3) How do you make it living? 4) What do you do for a living?

Situation : Two friends meet on a university campus.Koi : Youre in a terrible hurry .........16...........?Som : I want to get to the bookstore before it closes ..........17.......... it close at 4.00?Koi : No, 4.30. Youve got lots of time. Ill ..........18.......... .

What is it youre looking for?Som : I want a physics book that I can understand.

Im not making any progress at all ..........19.......... how much I study.Koi : Have you spoken to the teacher?Som : Him? He ..........20.......... anything. When he tries to, he only make it sound more

..........21.......... .Koi : It doesnt look ..........22.......... youre going to get a good grade.

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Som : Im not ..........23.......... grades. I just hate sitting there not understanding anything.Koi : ..........24.......... . Look, the physics books are over there. Lets go and ..........25.......... .16. 1) So what 2) Whats up 3) Guess what 4) Whats more17. 1) Isnt 2) Wasnt 3) Doesnt 4) Shouldnt18. 1) take you with me 2) stand by your side 3) follow you 4) go with you19. 1) no problem 2) never caring 3) no matter 4) even though20. 1) wont accept 2) cant explain 3) doesnt like 4) hasnt learned21. 1) harmful 2) natural 3) difficult 4) interesting22. 1) as if 2) that soon 3) only then 4) even though23. 1) committed to 2) absorbed in 3) worried about 4) happy with24. 1) Its great 2) Excuse me 3) Just imagine 4) Excuse me25. 1) have a look 2) see some 3) take a peek 4) read them26. Your friends mother is seriously ill. To make your friend feel better, you say : ....................

1) Better luck next time. 2) Its no use crying over spilt milk.3) Dont worry. Its not important. 4) Is there anything I can do?

27. Bill is in a restaurant and the waitress who is taking his order asks : ....................1) What would you want to eat? 2) What would you like to eat?3) What do you have to eat? 4) What do you think to eat?

28. Youre planning to go to England in July. You ask your British teacher : ....................1) Whats the weather like in July? 2) What can I do with Julys weather?3) How do you think about Julys weather? 4) How about the July-like weather?

29. A salesgirl in a department store comes up to a new customer and says : ....................1) Do you need some help? 2) Can you help me?3) What are you doing here? 4) Why didnt you call me?

30. Jack has just come home wearing an earring. His mother sees it and says : ....................1) You certainly appear normal. 2) Why do you hurt me?3) What have you done? 4) Youd better cut it off.

31. A tourist stops you on the street and asks you how to get to a place you do not know. Yousay : ....................1) I dont know. Find it yourself.2) Im happy to help you.3) Just keep walking straight ahead and youll find it.4) Im not sure. Youd better ask somebody else.

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32. Wanlop wants to buy some trousers. The salesgirl says : ....................1) May I know your weight? 2) What size do you wear? 3) May I examine you? 4) Where is your waist?

33. Tom disagrees with his teacher but does not want to make him angry so he says :....................1) May I suggest another idea? 2) How could you say that?3) Youve got to be reasonable. 4) I couldnt agree with you.

34. Your bosss wife offers you a piece of cake, but you dislike that kind of cake so you say :....................1) I hate that cake. 2) Thanks but Im on a diet.3) Not another one. 4) Dont you have anything better?

35. You are waiting in line to buy a movie ticket when someone cuts in front of you. You say :....................1) Hold on. Ill put you through. 2) Wait for me.3) Go to the back of the line. 4) Ill save you a place.

36. You spill your drink on the stranger sitting next to you. You say : ....................1) How wet you are! 2) It wont happen again3) Never mind. 4) How clumsy of me!

37. Your friend just failed an important test. To cheer her up, you say : ....................1) Youre hopeless. 2) I got an A.3) Look forward to doing it again. 4) Its not the end of the world.

38. Youre handing in your assignment to your teacher very late. You say : ....................1) Im so sorry. 2) Better late than never.3) Its now or never. 4) How can I ever repay you?

39. You are in your neighbors house. You break a glass. Your neighbor says : ....................1) Youre welcome. 2) Dont mention it.3) How could you do such a thing. 4) Dont worry about it.

40. Your friend invites you to go with him to see a movie. You want to know the name of themovie. You say : ....................1) Whos acting? 2) Whats up? 3) Whats on? 4) Whos there?

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Situation : Nid runs into her friend Dao by chance.Nid : You dont look too cheerful .........41...........?Dao : Everything.Nid : Im sure .........42........... . Now what I it?Dao : Remember I borrowed that cassette from Amy? Well, Ive .........43........... recorded over

the top of it. I cant imagine how it happened. I .........44........... have pushed the recordbutton by mistake. I dont know what Im going to do. I cant possibly tell her. Shellkill me.

Nid : Well .........45........... go and buy another copy?Dao : Thats the problem. Its very rare. Completely unobtainable. She only lent it to me

.........46........... a special favor.Nid : Thats too bad.Dao : Shell never speak to me again.Nid : Im sure shell .........47.......... . Everyone knows accidents happen.Dao : I just dont see how Ill .........48........... . How do I start?Nid : Wait a minute. I have an idea. Sometimes this kind of music is available on CD

.........49........... there are no cassettes. You buy the CD. make a copy and shell neverknow.

Dao : Youre a genius. Ill go to a record shop this afternoon. Youve saved my life. Why.........50........... I think of that?

41. 1) Whats the matter 2) What are you going 3) What do you do 4) What are you going to do

42. 1) it will be acceptable 2) it may not be a good idea3) it cant be that bad 4) its out of the question

43. 1) carefully 2) accidentally 3) probably 4) suddenly44. 1) couldnt 2) must 3) wouldnt 4) just45. 1) who may 2) what if 3) why not 4) where to46. 1) such 2) like 3) as 4) with47. 1) understand 2) complain 3) explain 4) ask48. 1) take it away 2) bring it up 3) look forward to it 4) come back to it49. 1) as if 2) or else 3) even though 4) except when50. 1) didnt 2) wont 3) dont 4) shouldnt

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51. Tom spends the weekend with friend at their house in the country. When he leaves he saysto his host : ....................1) I admire your hostess. 2) Thank you for having me.3) You are too kind to take me. 4) You make me feel so good.

52. At a wedding reception the uncle of the bride stands up and says : ....................1) Id like to give a talk to the bride and groom.2) Please join me in wishing the newlyweds a happy life together.3) Lets join the bride and groom while they are having a drink.4) Please stand and have some toast with them.

53. Jane is having trouble opening classroom door so her friend says. ....................1) Leave it open. 2) Knock on it hard.3) Put your hands on it. 4) Give it a good push.

54. A customer in a fast food shop orders a hamburger and French fries. The man behind thecounter asks him. ....................1) Would you like anything to drink with that?2) Is that all youre going to order?3) Are you thinking of going out?4) Would you like to suggest something else?

55. Youve been invited to a party but unfortunately you cant go. When you tell the host hesays. ....................1) Fine with me. 2) Well miss you. 3) See you later. 4) Pity me.

56. You cant hear the news on the radio so you say to your American friend. ....................1) Could you pick it up, please? 2) How about switching it on?3) Would you mind turning it up? 4) Can you please put it on?

57. Sally is always complaining because her boyfriend doesnt have enough money to buy a car.One day he says to her angrily. ....................1) Youre driving me crazy. 2) How am I supposed to think?3) Dont be so serious. 4) How can I do that to you?

58. You ask to speak to your boss on the phone. You say. ....................1) Id like Mr.Baxter to speak to me. 2) I intend to talk to Mr.Baxter.3) Can you direct me to Mr.Baxter? 4) Could you put me through to Mr.Baxter?

59. You are in Bangkok talking to your friend in Singapore. You mention that you are flyingdown next weekend. Your friend says. .................... at the airport.1) Ill pick you up 2) Ill go and receive you3) Ill come after you 4) Ill be there for you

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60. As you are leaving a shop the salesgirl says pleasantly. ....................1) Please come again. 2) Where are you going?3) Watch your purse. 4) Did you forget to pay?

61. As a woman is entering a restaurant with her poodle the manager comes over to her andsays. ....................1) Why dont you put it away? 2) Its a good idea to leave it alone.3) We dont allow pets in here. 4) Our customers dont like poodles.

62. You are standing at a bus stop. When a bus comes along you ask the man next to you..................... to Siam Square?1) Is this the one we get on for the trip 2) Does this bus go 3) Will this bus run 4) Can I get this bus to take me

63. You are short of sugar so you ring your neighbors bell and say. ....................1) Give me some sugar. 2) Can I use your sugar?3) May I borrow some sugar? 4) I would like to take your sugar.

64. You are in the dentists chair and the dentist says to you. ....................1) Lets have a look. 2) Go ahead.3) Make yourself at home. 4) Wait and see.

65. Your friend tells you that her father just lost his job. You say. ....................1) Alls well that ends well. 2) Its all for the best.3) Dont mention it. 4) Im sorry to hear that.

Situation : Two friend are talking at lunch time.Nong : Have you got any plans for the long weekend?Oat : .........66........... . Its never my decision. My dad plans it all.Nong : Doesnt sound .........67........... . Doesnt he ever ask you?Oat : Not that I can remember .........68........... . He takes us to great places and he seems to

know exactly what well enjoy.Nong : My familys not like .........69........... at all. We seem to spend all day Saturday fighting

about were well go on Sunday.Oat : What about your dad Doesnt he make .........70...........?Nong : Certainly not--hes too busy trying to .........71........... why we .........72........... go

anywhere.Oat : Oh, doesnt he like getting .........73........... the city?Nong : No, all .........74........... is stay at home and read. He like quiet weekends.Oat : .........75........... . I wouldnt mind the mall a bit of window shopping and a movie.Nong : Oh, youre a real city kid.

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66. 1) come over 2) Not really 3) Rather well 4) By all means67. 1) even equal 2) quite happy 3) so funny 4) very fair68. 1) I couldnt agree more 2) I havent thought much

3) I dont mind though 4) I have no comment69. 1) you 2) your 3) youre 4) yours70. 1) the final decision 2) your day 3) up his mind 4) you think about it71. 1) do him a favor 2) come up with an excuse

3) keep his fingers crossed 4) remember the good old days72. 1) dont 2) mustnt 3) shouldnt 4) would rather not73. 1) up to 2) off with 3) out of 4) stuck in74. 1) I know 2) I like to do 3) he learns 4) he wants to do75. 1) To sum up 2) To be honest 3) To my relief 4) To star with76. Someone calls your office and asks to speak to your boss. You say, ....................

1) Would you please call me again? 2) What do you want?3) Could I have your name, please? 4) Who are you?

77. You are in class and need to go to the bathroom. You say to your teacher, ....................1) May I leave the room? 2) I want to go away now.3) Just a moment, please. 4) Must I go out now, please?

78. The students are very noisy. The teacher says, ....................1) Stay calm. 2) Speak up. 3) Come down. 4) Keep quiet.

79. Your friend is about to cross the street and he doesnt see a fast-approaching car. Youshout, ....................1) Look up! 2) Run fast! 3) Watch out! 4) Hurry up!

80. You see two tourists standing on the street looking at a map and you think they are lost.You say, ....................1) Whats wrong with you? 2) Do you need some help?3) Cant you read a map? 4) How did you lose it?

81. You are in a shop and want to buy a watch but there is no price tag. You say to theshopkeeper. ....................1) How much does this cost? 2) How many do you want?3) Whats the worth of this watch? 4) Whats the expense?

82. Your brother is annoying you. You say, ....................1) Go far? 2) Be gone. 3) Get back. 4) Get lost.

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83. You are in a shoe store trying on shoes. The sales clerk asks you, ....................1) Do they fit? 2) How big are you?3) Are you comfortable? 4) Why are your feet so big?

84. You would like to interrupt someone during a class discussion. You raise your hand and say,....................1) Its my time now. 2) Can I say something?3) Why dont you let me talk? 4) Stop talking and let me speak.

85. You want to borrow a book from the library. You say, ....................1) Please borrow this book for me. 2) Is this book for rent?3) Can I take this book out? 4) Please rent this book to me.

86. You are visiting a friend in the hospital. When you leave you say, ....................1) Speed up. 2) Recover better. 3) Get in shape. 4) Get well soon.

87. Your friends have come to see you off at the airport because you will be studying abroad.Before you get on the plane, you say, ....................1) Have a good trip. 2) Wish you were here.3) Long time no see. 4) Thank you for coming.

88. You are in a meeting and its getting late. You say, .................... . Lets meet againtomorrow.1) Give me a break 2) Its a good day3) Its been a long day 4) Better late than never

89. Someone asks you where the nearest post office is. You say, ....................1) Its near here two kilometers. 2) Its two kilometers away.3) Its two kilometers in distance. 4) Its far from here two kilometers.

90. You are taking a very difficult exam and you say to yourself. ....................1) What is this test? 2) How is this test difficult?3) What difficulty this test is! 4) How hard this test is!

Situation : Two students are talking in front of their classroom building.Toy : Hi there. Theres no point going in?Pim : Why? .........91...........?Toy : There are no fans, no lights.Pim : Not another power cut. Any explanation for it?Toy : .........92........... the transformer blew up during the night.Pim : Blew up? Why?

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Toy : Oh! I dont know all the technicalities.Pim : Im sure youre .........93........... . I bet its just a short circuit and theyll fix it in no

.........94........... at all.Toy : Well, thats not what the technicians .........95........... . They told me it would take at least

until noon.Pim : That means no class. I assume.Toy : .........96........... . These students will use any excuse to get out of class.Pim : Thats not fair. Its pretty solid excuse .........97........... we cant study in a dark, airless

room, .........98...........?Toy : Yes, thats true, .........99........... Im afraid we are going to get behind the other groups.Pim : Well, you can always study on your own.Toy : I know I can, but Im not very disciplined.Pim : Thats too bad. Anyway, since there is no class, what do you want to do?Toy : .........100........... .Pim : Right. Lets go.

91. 1) Whats the big idea 2) What else is new3) Whats on 4) Whats up

92. 1) Sounds 2) Seems 3) Shows 4) Looks93. 1) talking it over 2) telling me 3) exaggerating 4) being frank94. 1) chance 2) time 3) sweat 4) way95. 1) are telling 2) will say 3) have told 4) said96. 1) Forget it 2) Feel free 3) Fair enough 4) For sure97. 1) After all 2) By and large 3) More or less 4) in conclusion98. 1) shall we 2) can we 3) have we 4) do we99. 1) but 2) else 3) then 4) or100. 1) Do you prefer some ice cream? 2) How about some ice cream?

3) Why go for some ice cream? 4) Lets take some ice cream.

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PART III : Writing ability and Vocabulary

1Part 1 : Writing abilityA : Sentence Completion.Direction : Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.1. Nearly every aspect of economic life is affected by .................... .

1) they are seasonal variations 2) variations are seasonal 3) that seasonal variations 4) seasonal variations

2. Microscopes make small things appear larger than .................... .1) really are 2) are really 3) are they really 4) they really are

3. .................... glasses can correct most sight defects in healthy eyes.1) When well fitted 2) Well fitted when 3) Well fitted if 4) If well fitted when

4. Ball-point pens require .................... than fountain pens do.1) the thicker the ink 2) an ink and thicker3) a thicker ink 4) the ink is thicker

5. A logarithm is .................... in algebra as an exponent.1) known what 2) known what is it 3) what is known 4) what it is known

6. Automatons programmed to perform a given task .................... the flexibility and adaptabilityof human beings.1) without 2) lack 3) minus 4) not having

7. The jet stream is a narrow current of .................... .1) air is fast-flowing 2) air is flowing fast 3) fast-flowing air 4) air flows fast

8. .................... the worlds largest university library.1) At Harvard 2) It is Harvard 3) Harvard has 4) Harvard with

9. A gnat lays its eggs on water, .................... they float from one to several days before theyhatch.1) how 2) where 3) why 4) what

10. The element vanadium .................... as a metal.1) occurs no 2) occurs none 3) nothing occurs 4) never occurs

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B : Error Identification.Direction : Write the letter of the underlined part that you think is grammatically

wrong.11. Several educational theories emphasize the worthy and dignity of the individual student.

1) 2) 3) 4)

12. Research in the social sciences often proves difficulter than similar work in the physical1) 2) 3) 4)

sciences.13. Sleep, rest, and relaxed are the best remedies for many headaches.

1) 2) 3) 4)

14. Personnel administration it is the management of the people in organizations 1) 2) 3)

such as corporations.4)

15. Tropical savanna areas has a dry winter and a rainy summer.1) 2) 3) 4)

16. In the old Roman calendar the tenth months was December. 1) 2) 3) 4)

17. A molecule is the smallest particle of a substance that exhibits all of the characteristic 1)

properties of that substance and is capably of independent existence.2) 3) 4)

18. Geraniol smells alike roses and is an ingredient in various perfumes. 1) 2) 3) 4)

19. The conditions who have been necessary historically for commercial trading are a 1) 2) 3)

transportation system and a monetary system.4)

20. Gold can be hammered into leaves too thin that they are almost transparent. 1) 2) 3) 4)

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Part 2 : VocabularyA : ClozeDirection : Choose the correct answer from the words given below for the

blanks provided.The woman of the 21st .........21........... will be leaner, healthier, .........22........... and with more

.........23........... than the woman of today; declares Keeton.An increased .........24........... in sports and other .........25........... exercise, the result of more

.........26........... time, will provide great muscle tone and improved .........27........... . Woman oftomorrow wont even know what flab is!

They also wont need to go on diets-in fact, theyll .........28........... the diet books of today as.........29........... curiosities!

There will be pills to stop woman from .........30........... unwanted weight. Theyll also eataccording to computermade nutritional programs designed for each individuals needs.21. 1) century 2) anniversary 3) decade 4) annually22. 1) longer 2) stronger 3) larger 4) smaller23. 1) machine 2) power 3) energy 4) force24. 1) organization 2) contribution 3) distribution 4) participation25. 1) physical 2) mental 3) fundamental 4) conditional26. 1) advanced 2) leisure 3) free 4) available27. 1) demonstration 2) definition 3) circulation 4) relaxation28. 1) refine 2) regress 3) regain 4) regard29. 1) amusing 2) exciting 3) astonishing 4) exclaiming30. 1) failing 2) gaining 3) passing 4) draining

B : SynonymDirection : Choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the

meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for theunderlined words or which would best complete the originalsentence.

31. Scientists have recently discovered that man has latent senses. Fingertip seeing would bean example of such sense. So would the sense that blind people use to hear their location.1) lasting 2) temporary 3) active 4) hidden

32. The modern reader pre-reads every piece of factual prose before he actually reads it.1) really 2) usually 3) likely 4) partly

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33. By acting out hypothetical classroom problems presented by their professors, prospectiveteachers will be better prepared to deal with actual situations they will one day meet intheir own classes.1) unusual 2) theoretical 3) real 4) difficult

34. Jenny is only five, but already she can play the piano, swim the length of an averageswimming pool, and read simple stories to herself. She is precocious in many ways.1) precious 2) intelligent 3) retarded 4) advanced

35. Some peoples live almost upon a vegetarian diet while others subsist on animal foods.1) survive 2) avoid 3) prefer 4) hate

36. Assuming that accidents are bound to occur, people want to know how cars can be builtbetter to protect the occupants.1) participants 2) cars 3) passengers 4) pedestrians

37. The large reduction in taxes on investment for expansion purposes has encouraged nowbusiness outlays.1) slowing down 2) spendings 3) losses 4) terminations

38. One way in which the government can derive more income is to offer all governmententerprises for sale to the general public.1) obtain 2) lose 3) maintain 4) stabilize

39. Although the hazards of the trip were many-for example, the unbearable heat, the lack ofwater, the possibility of getting lost, the presence of wild animals and poisonous snakes-John nevertheless decided that he must go.1) challenges 2) dangers 3) disadvantages 4) pleasures

40. Only a perfectionist is unwilling to overlook a few trivial mistakes.1) unimportant 2) important 3) recurring 4) rare

2Part 1 : Writing abilityA : Sentence Completion.Direction : Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the

sentence.1. .................... of structure and environment distinguishes the architectural projects.

1) Integration carefully 2) The integration is careful3) A carefully integrated 4) A careful integration

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2. The most common form of candle is a hard cylinder of paraffin with a wick ....................through its center.1) running 2) and run3) runs 4) ran

3. Dams can be very beneficial to the areas .................... .1) in which they are built 2) building them where3) which they are built 4) where are they built

4. Freezing preserves meat because ...................., slows down the rate of enzyme action, andlowers the speed of spoilage.1) the growth of microorganisms is prevented2) preventing microorganisms from growing3) microorganisms are prevented from growing4) it provents the growth of microorganisms

5. The stronger .................... magnetic field, the greater the voltage produced by a generator.1) than the 2) is the3) that the 4) the

6. .................... in history when remarkable progress was made within a relatively short span oftime.1) Periods 2) Throughout periods3) There have been periods 4) Periods have been

7. Although gorillas are extremely muscular, with enormous canine teeth, they are not.................... they look.1) as fierce 2) fiercer as

3) as fierce as 4) as the fiercest8. .................... or more chemical elements unite, they form a compound.

1) When two 2) Two such3) Two of 4) Whereas two

9. The first commercial film .................... in California was completed in 1907.1) made 2) was made3) to make 4) making

10. During the twentieth century there has been much concern .................... the relationshipbetween social conditions and mental health.1) over 2) that over3) and over 4) that

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B : Error Identification.Direction : Write the letter of the underlined part that you think is

grammatically wrong.11. The scheduled tasks of the director of this company are greater than the manager.

1) 2) 3) 4)

12. In her note the teacher asked the principal to give some chalk from his supply room to1) 2)

whomever of us boys would go down to pick it up.3) 4)

13. The water buffalo is the only kind of buffalo what has ever been tamed.1) 2) 3) 4)

14. When my Uncle Panohos plane arrives at the airport in San Diego. I shall already have1) 2) 3) 4)

left San Diego for Mexico City.15. Complaining that the police were overworked and underpaid, senior officials on a special

1) 2)government committee has recommended a pay rise.

3) 4)

16. In the opinion of psychologists, the costumes people wear to parties sometimes expresses1) 2)

subtle insight into their true personalities. 3) 4)

17. Because his family was not prepared for the tragic news, they came as a shock.1) 2) 3) 4)

18. The increase in tourism has not yet had any effect on people in the rural area of Thailand. 1) 2) 3) 4)

19. There is always too much noise in some part of the city that it is fairly accurate to say the 1) 2) 3) 4)

city has noise pollution problems.20. The risks to the workers in contracting a work-related disease seems very great.

1) 2) 3) 4)

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Part 2 : VocabularyA : ClozeDirection : Choose the correct answer from the words given below for the

blanksprovided.Women have long been systematically ..........21.......... against, and their basic rights

..........22........... . The imposition of gender-specific roles and labour, an account of womenschildbearing function, have resulted in the ..........23.......... of womens talents and theirresponsibilites primarily to the ..........24.......... sphere. Thus isolated from the ..........25.......... resourcebases for effective social ..........26.......... financial and material independence and materialindependence and political accesswomen have long been seen as ..........27.......... and unequal tomen and with little or no power to ..........28.......... decisions affecting their lives, whether in thehome, the community or the country as a whole.

There is a close relationship between the unequal ..........29.......... of women and the issues ofdevelopment and peace. Inequality, as it ..........30.......... to the majority of women, is closely relatedto the problem of underdevelopment, which itself is derived in part from inequitable national andinternational economic and political structure and relationships.21. 1) discriminated 2) alleviated 3) adequated 4) affiliated22. 1) allocated 2) violated 3) accurated 4) apprenticed23. 1) component 2) assessment 3) confinement 4) development24. 1) document 2) benefit 3) contrast 4) domestic25. 1) crucial 2) capable 3) credential 4) controversial26. 1) perception 2) participation 3) probation 4) prohibition27. 1) influence 2) superior 3) inferior 4) ingenious28. 1) inject 2) illicit 3) indicate 4) influence29. 1) status 2) stability 3) stipulation 4) sustenance30. 1) perceive 2) pertains 3) prevail 4) prolong

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B : SynonymDirection : Choose the one word or phase which would best keep the

meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for theunderlined words or which would best complete the originalsentence.

31. While the crime rate in general has declined to a certain extent, it is quite interesting tonote that rape has gone up at an alarming rate.1) gone down 2) doubled 3) discontinued 4) remained

32. As war came closer to American, Kennedy, having been rejected by the Army because ofhis back, succeeded in 1941 in persuading the Navy to admit him.1) accepted 2) refused 3) blamed 4) appointed

33. Sometimes there is a scarcity of oranges, with too few to supply the demand. But last yearthere was such an abundance that many were left on the ground to rot.1) a large amount 2) a small mount3) new strain 4) a diminishing trend

34. The prisoners eyes started straight ahead, while the movement of his hand was so slowthat it was imperceptible to the guard.1) heavy-handed 2) a matter of habit3) hardly noticeable 4) careful action

35. The three primary colors, red, yellow, and blue, when suitably combined, yield thousands ofdifferent colors.1) change 2) mix 3) produce 4) surrender

36. The dictator was perturbed by reports of unrest among the people.1) disturbed 2) frightened 3) ashamed 4) went out of

37. The driver circumvented the town in order to avoid the traffic.1) cut across 2) went around 3) shortened 4) went out of

38. The person who constantly meddles in other peoples business will have few friends.1) interests 2) interferes 3) includes 4) insists

39. The murder was executed because of his premeditating the crime.1) committing 2) expecting3) planning beforehand 4) unintentionally doing

40. The factories neednt accelerate their production, for there is no increasing demand for theirgoods.1) speed up 2) carry on 3) slow down 4) show off

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3Part 1 : Writing abilityA : Sentence Completion.Writing ability and vocabulary.Direction : Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the

sentence.1. Milk proteins .................... for their high nutritional content.

1) valued 2) are valued3) are they valued 4) to be valued

2. In radio and television .................... impossible to draw the line between news andentertainment programs.1) frequently is 2) are frequently3) it is frequently 4) where they are frequently

3. The concepts behind the laws of probability .................... all of statistical mechanics.1) to enter into fundamentally 2) they fundamentally enter into3) fundamentally into enter 4) enter fundamentally into

4. Some economists maintain that fluctuations in the economy .................... from political events.1) resulting 2) these result 3) which result 4) result

5. .................... is to arrange them in groups or sequences according to a plan.1) Things classified 2) In classifying things3) As classification of things 4) To classify things

6. It is difficult for the casual observer to distinguish .................... artificial and natural lakes.1) to 2) therefore 3) onto 4) between

7. Rabbits make their homes in fields and prairies .................... hide their young under bushes oramong tall grasses.1) can where they 2) where they can3) where can they 4) where can

8. Analgesics .................... pain without markedly interfering with physiological processes.1) relieving 2) they relieve3) what they relieve 4) relieve

9. Around the world .................... may be as many as a million earthquakes in a single year.1) yet 2) they 3) there 4) ever

10. All paper is formed into sheets from .................... .1) which cellulose fibers 2) cellulose fibers3) fibers are cellulose 4) which fibers are cellulose

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B : Error Identification.Direction : Write the letter of the underlined part that you think is

grammatically wrong.11. An outstanding characteristic of each student was their ability to complete the exam on

1) 2) 3) 4)time.

12. New York City, with its many tourist attractions is at once Americas most fabulous1) 2) 3)

metropolis, its dirtiest city, and its most exciting place for a brief vacation.4)

13. The Hall of Fame at New York University is a national memorial to United States citizens 1) 2)

who have achieved last greatness. 3) 4)

14. If one read a great many articles in Elementary English, you will become familiar with the1) 2) 3)

problems of the beginning teacher of reading.4)

15. Neither Sam Atkins nor Henry Miller, sales representatives for the company, presented their1) 2)

summaries of sales before the deadline for doing so.3) 4)

16. John became an entirely different student, being caught cheating in his examination.1) 2) 3) 4)

17. Ten years earlier a critical shortage of world foodstuffs had occurred when the seasonal1) 2) 3)

rainfall expecting in some agricultural areas failed to materialize.4)

18. Most farmers learn all their practical skills from actually doing farms work. 1) 2) 3) 4)

19. The Chairman of the Board of Directors made it clear at the meeting that he wil not step1) 2) 3)

down from his position as chairman.4)

20. The apartment which he lives was ransacked by a thief living nearby last night.1) 2) 3) 4)

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Part 2 : VocabularyA : ClozeDirection : Choose the correct answer from the words given below for the

blanks provided.The history of previous migration ..........21.......... indicated, however, that in most

..........22.......... many persons who intended to be temporary migrants actually became long-termor ..........23.......... migrants.

A number of important ..........24.......... between Mediterranean basin migration and that fromthe ESCAP region were noted. In Europe, the ..........25.......... for Economic Co-operation andDevelopment (OECD) collected migration statistics and other ..........26.......... from membercountries and ..........27.......... an annual compendium for the region.

The study noted many limitation to effective ..........28.......... of policies concerning the ofreturn migrants. The experience of ..........29.......... might have changed the decisive ..........30..........of an individual so that he/she was less confirm in the place of middle. In the Mediterraneanbasin, as in the ESCAP region, only a small number of savings or advance was used for starting abusiness.21. 1) patterns 2) methods 3) developments 4) conjugations22. 1) conditions 2) situations 3) relations 4) permissions23. 1) temporary 2) consumption 3) permanent 4) dismissal24. 1) combinations 2) relations 3) introductions 4) connections25. 1) organisation 2) demonstration 3) demolision 4) participation26. 1) information 2) precipitation 3) infection 4) violation27. 1) printed 2) published 3) traced 4) reduced28. 1) formulation 2) registration 3) implementation 4) cushion29. 1) reinforcement 2) reformation 3) realization 4) reintegration30. 1) migration 2) recession 3) illusion 4) conjunctionB : SynonymDirection : Choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the meaning

of the original sentence if it were replaced for the underlined wordor words which would complete the original sentence.

31. I find it difficult to differentiate genuine pearls from fake ones.1) artificial 2) beautiful 3) expensive 4) real

32. Mark is a very competent basketball player.1) fast 2) famous 3) able 4) tall

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33. It was the very first time I ever saw her mute.1) shocked 2) crying 3) smiling 4) silent

34. Production was inaugurated last week.1) started 2) stopped 3) increased 4) reviewed

35. Her smile was counterfeit.1) bitter 2) friendly 3) false 4) famous

36. John was asked to amend the report.1) change 2) write 3) return 4) copy

37. Mr.Brock is a very shrewed businessman.1) successful 2) clever 3) dishonest 4) honest

38. We found Bill prostrate.1) lying flat 2) backing up 3) standing up 4) bending over

39. Why does Jack shun Betty?1) avoid 2) fear 3) trick 4) admire

40. I want the crimson one.1) round 2) sweet 3) flat 4) red

1 1. 4) 2. 4) 3. 1) 4. 3) 5. 3) 6. 1) 7. 3) 8. 3) 9. 2) 10. 4)11. 3) 12. 2) 13. 1) 14. 2) 15. 1) 16. 4) 17. 3) 18. 2) 19. 1) 20. 3)21. 1) 22. 2) 23. 3) 24. 4) 25. 1) 26. 2) 27. 3) 28. 4) 29. 1) 30. 2)31. 4) 32. 1) 33. 2) 34. 2) 35. 1) 36. 3) 37. 2) 38. 1) 39. 2) 40. 1)

2 1. 4) 2. 1) 3. 1) 4. 4) 5. 4) 6. 3) 7. 3) 8. 1) 9. 1) 10. 1)11. 4) 12. 4) 13. 3) 14. 4) 15. 3) 16. 2) 17. 3) 18. 4) 19. 2) 20. 4)21. 1) 22. 2) 23. 3) 24. 4) 25. 1) 26. 2) 27. 3) 28. 4) 29. 1) 30. 2)31. 1) 32. 2) 33. 1) 34. 3) 35. 3) 36. 1) 37. 2) 38. 2) 39. 3) 40. 1)

3 1. 2) 2. 3) 3. 4) 4. 4) 5. 4) 6. 4) 7. 2) 8. 4) 9. 3) 10. 2)11. 2) 12. 2) 13. 2) 14. 2) 15. 2) 16. 3) 17. 4) 18. 4) 19. 3) 20. 1)21. 1) 22. 2) 23. 3) 24. 2) 25. 1) 26. 1) 27. 2) 28. 3) 29. 2) 30. 2)31. 1) 32. 3) 33. 4) 34. 1) 35. 3) 36. 1) 37. 2) 38. 1) 39. 1) 40. 4)

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PART IV : English proficiency

ComprehensionRead the passage carefully, then answer the question on it. Give

answers that are simple, relevant and complete. Your answers should be inyour words as far as possible.

Being able to speak well, listen sensibly read pleasurably, and write skillfully-in English-doesnot happen immediately after one has understood the basic structures and the patterns of thelanguage, This is the unfortunate dilemma that faces students who attend courses in English.

It appears that when it comes to applying themselves to the different situations in life, many5 foreign learners of English fumble through expressions. Some stop dead in their attempt to reply

a question in English. Other stammer, stutter, and grope desperately for words when they wantto ask for simple directions such as, Where is the nearest cafeteria or post-office or bank?

Very often, English Language learners who have been able to put together words andphrases marvelously well in class, fall short of reaching home safely and happily after wandering

10 about in English-speaking community for an hour or two. Akiko, for instance, was just superb inclass-even Mr.Atkins said so to everyone and to Akiko herself.

Good morning, Akiko. How are you this morning?Excellent, Mr.Atkins. I have had a good breakfast, and Im ready for a good English lesson.Splendid! How did you come to school?

15 My husband brought me right up to the entrance. He was on his way to meet a clientwhose office is close by.

Splendid, indeed! Akiko was able to put together many of the phrases she had picked up insome of the dialogue exercises she had been through during her Language in Action classes.

Outside the classroom, however, Akiko had to contend with more people than just Mr.Atkins20 and her peers. In the authentic community, language was completely in action. Akiko had a

bewildering variety of expressions thrown at her each time she asked a simple question.Excuse me, sir, where do I have a post-office?Where do you have a post-office? Oh, I see youre looking for a post-office?Yes, yes, a post-office. Post-office-very close?

25 Dear me. very close? Close by, you mean! I dont know for sure-in fact I think youre upthe wrong lane, lady. Praps a neighbourhood police-post may be able to help you-a helpfulbunch of chaps, you know. God-knows down the road maybe

Down the road-yes, thank you.

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Akiko thanked the gentleman and walked briskly away, but found neither the post-office nor30 the neighbourhood police-post, for she had walked not down the road, but up the road.

Has the boat been missed? How now, Brown cow!It would appear now, that, for some purposes, it is no good thinking that anything will do,

or, all language is useful. In Akikos case, it would appear that the right tools of language had notbeen given to her. The common, everyday expression; the variety of common idiom; the

35 exclamations in common speech; accepted phrases with different meanings; and, informal,contracted expressions and words have not come to be part of Akikos ideolect.

If Akiko kept going up the road each time she was to go down the road, it would be betterfor Akiko to stick fast to Nippon-go (the Japanese language) wouldnt it? But, then, theres away to the top of any mountain, surely!

Examination TechniqueIn answering questions on Comprehension passages : (1) Give only information that is called

for. Do not give information that has not been asked simply because you feel that your answersare too brief. (2) Let your answers reflect the tense of the question-question that have didrequire answers in the past tense ; questions with does or do require answers in the presenttense. As far as possible avoid using too many words lifted straight off the passage.1. Why was Akiko attending English language classes?

................................................................................................................................................................2. How was she as a student?

................................................................................................................................................................3. Was Akiko able to use the word close by correctly in her conversation with her teacher;

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4. Was the person Akiko approached for directions an Asian? What makes you conclude so?................................................................................................................................................................

5. Why didnt Akiko use the word close by in her conversation with the person (line 30)?................................................................................................................................................................

6. Does the statement, Has the boat been missed? (line 31) suggest :(a) Akiko took the wrong road?(b) Akiko was late for a ferry or boat?(c) Akiko was taking an English Language Course that was not suited to her needs?(d) The English Language Course Akiko was taking was well organised?

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7. In your opinion, and with reference to matters described in the passage, what may be different about classroom Language Courses and actual, true-to-life English applications?................................................................................................................................................................

8. From the options given in each case, pick the alternative that best explains the meaning of the following words as they are use in the passage.(a) dilemma (line 3)

(1) a doubtful situation(2) a situation with two objectives(3) a situation with two options both of which are not appealing(4) a situation with no choice

(b) fumble (line 5)(1) suggests shouting out(2) describes fluency(3) implies groping awkwardly for words(4) suggest stuttering and stammering

(c) grope (line 6)(1) pick at (2) look desperately for(3) choose blindly (4) think for a long time

(d) superb (line 10)(1) marvellous (2) excellent(3) expert (4) ingenius

(e) peers (line 20)(1) fellow learners (2) fellow Japannese(3) fellow wives (4) those in the same age-group

9. The word skilfully describes the manner in which something is done. It is called an adverb of manner. There are ten other such words in the passage. List six, of them......................................... ........................................ ................................................................................ ........................................ ........................................

10. Summary :When attempting a summary, it is useful to the passage and answer certain questions whichwe ask ourselves about the passage.Let us do this together before you attempt the summary yourself. We are going to ask ourselves some question on the passage and answer them.

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Paragraph 1 (lines 1-3)Q. What is the writers main idea in this paragraph?A. Those who take English courses and learn the basic structures of the language often find

themselves unable to apply themselves to the language fluently.Paragraph 2 (lines 4-7)

Q. How do foreign learners of English apply themselves to the different situations they find themselves in?

A. With difficulty.Paragraph 3 and 4 (lines 8-24)

Q. How do they apply themselves to classroom situations?A. Many of them do well. Akiko does so well, she is praised by Mr Atkins, her teacher.

Paragraph 5 and 6 (lines 25-31)Q. What happens to Akiko in an authentic (true-to-life) situation?A. She approaches someone for directions to the post-office. The person presumes that she

knows a lot of English and speaks to her in a way she cannot fully understand. Strange expressions which Akiko hears for the first time confuse her. She ends up worse off than when she started out.

Paragraph 7 (lines 32-36)Q. Why did the writer introduce Akikos unfortunate incident?A. The writer described the incident to show that courses may contain language topics thatare not useful to certain practical needs of foreign learners. They may not introduce learners to language that is commonly used by people in everyday situations.

Concluding Paragraph (lines 37-39)Q. What is theme of the concluding paragraph?A. It is one of encouragement. The writer implies that there is always a way to reach the top and to overcome a problem.

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(1) repeated points, (2) written out unecessarily long expressions that, otherwise, may beaccurately expressed in one or two words, (3) made careless spelling, grammatical, andpunctuation mistakes. You need not tailor your summary so that it has exactly one-third thenumber of words used in the passage. You may find that you are five or six words short or inexcess. Do not let that trouble you.

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1. Akiko was attending English Language classes to acquire a basic knowledge of English so that she could then communication with others who spoke English.

2. She was an excellent student.3. Yes, she was.4. The phrases he used, eg. a nice bunch of chaps and up the wrong lane suggest that he

is not an Asian.5. She may have been excited and possibly confused and the word did not come to mind.6. C7. Classroom language courses follow syllabuses and selected situation. This is not so with

true-to-life situations which respond to immediate needs.8. (a) 3 (b) 3 (c) 3 (d) 2 (e) 19. (1) sensibly

(2) pleasurably(3) safely(4) happily(5) desperately(6) briskly

10. The writer commends that students attending English language courses often find that they cannot apply their knowledge to real life situations. Akiko was excellent in her class and even praised by her teacher, Mr.Atkins. However, one day when she sought directions to a post-office from someone outside the classroom, she did miserably. The writer suggests thatthis inability may be due to course topics being unsuited to real life situations where the language and idiom used are different from the tailored situations introduced to foreign language learners. The writer ends on the note of encouragement, however, saying that all problems can be overcome. (104 words)