de cuong tieng anh 2012[1]

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PART 1: VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES

In this section you must choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the

following incomplete sentences.

1. After a lot of difficulty, she __________ to open the door.A. managed B. succeeded C. obtained D. realized

2. TV even takes its _________ out of this world.

A. viewers B. audience C. witnesses D. bystanders

3. This book _________ fifteen units.

A. consists of B. includes of C. contains of D. All are correct

4. The bad weather has a lot of _________ on the crops.

A. effects B. results C. points D. changes

5. How often do you have your car _________? Once a month.

A. served B. serviced C. installed D. drawn

6. Ill have to _________ to you, otherwise he will hear.

A. shout B. whistle C. decrease D. whisper

7. She played an important _________ in the committee until she retired.

A. part B. scene C. job D. work

8. My mother heated the chocolate until it _________, the she poured it over the cake.

A. formed B. changed C. melted D. flooded

9. The customer _________ being given a receipt for the bill he had paid.

A. asked to B. insisted on C. demanded D. required

10. We often __________ at weekends for small talks.

A. take over B. take off C. get together D. get off

11. The exercise is too difficult; I think it is _________ to hand it to the teacher right now.

A. incomplete B. unimportant C. impossible D. possible

12. A good education is __________ for everyone.

A. necessary B. necessity C. importantly D. important

13. The lecture series __________ naturally into three parts.

A. falls B. consist C. divide D. in composed of

14. Television is one of the mans most important __________ of communication.


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A. means B. approach C. invention D. events

15. Have you decided what to do about, that job what was __________ in yesterdays newspaper.

A. advertised B. delivered C. written D. printed

16. I __________ applying for the job, but in the end I decided agains it.A. thought B. thought of C. decided D. offered

17. Recently many parents __________ about the difficult homework which teachers gave to their

children.

A. replied B. said C. explained D. complained

18. A hundred thousand people were killed and half a million homes were __________ as a result of an

earthquake.

A. destroyed B. made C. rescued D. completed

19. In order to buy this house he had obtain a large __________ from the bank.

A. loan B. finance C. capital D. debt

20. A good clock always keeps __________ time.

A. certain B. true C. accurate D. serious

21. She has __________ a lot of money in her new job.

A. gained B. earned C. found D. done

22. Would you __________ my opening the windows now?A. want B. worry C. concern D. mind

23. I dont like to ask people for help, but I wonder if you could __________ me a favor.

A. make B. do C. fint D. give

24. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson are always __________ with each other about money.

A. annoying B. arguing C. worrying D. shouting

25. We have much pleasure in __________ the invitation to your wedding.

A. accepting B. talking C. thanking D. welcoming

26. Last year, Matt earned __________ his brother.

A. twice as much as B. twice as many as C. twice more than D. twice as more as

27. I bought the book __________ I had heard that it was good.

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

28. My father __________ me to use his car.


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A. made B. let C. allowed D. said

29. The leader of a football team is called the __________.

A. president B. monitor C. captain D. head

30. We have some __________ guests. They didnt tell us they were coming.A. expected B. strange C. usual D. unexpected

31. The firemen were able to __________ the fire quickly.

A. make up B. look for C. put out D. break down

32. He seldom goes to the market, __________?

A. doesnt he B. does he C. is he D. isnt he

33. After the race __________, the celebration began.

A. has been won B. had been won C. will be won D. is being won

34. The police are looking for my motorbike. It __________ last week.

A. stole B. were stolen C. was discovered D. discover

35. Do you know when the telephone __________?

A. discovered B. discovered was C. was discovered D. discover

36. A lot of pine trees __________ on both sides of the street recently.

A. have been planted B. are being planted C. have been planting D. are planed

37. The hospitals new air-conditionning system __________ when the first heat wave of the summer

arrived.

A. installed B. had installed

C. had been installed D. had been installing

38. He seems __________ by everyone, so he has been appointed the chairman of the committee.

A. be trusted B. to be trusted C. is trusted D. to trust

39. By the time I finish my course, I __________ for three months.

A. have been studying B. studied

C. will study D. will have been studying

40. By the end of the 21st century, scientists __________ the cure for the common cold.

A. discover B. will discover C. will have discovered D. are discovering

41. John couldnt open the door __________ the broken lock.

A. because of B. consequently C. as a result D. in spite of


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42. Visitors are reminded __________. Name tags at all times.

A. to wear B. wear C. be worn D. is wearing

43. The restaurant is open on weekends, __________ not on holidays.

A. either B. or C. so D. but44. You should check your messages __________.

A. as soon as B. twice a day C. seldom D. rarely

45. Budget meetings are held __________ in the conference room.

A. rarely B. every week C. always D. sometimes

46. Cars have become much more complicated. __________, mechanics need more training than in the

past.

A. because B. therefore C. so that D. for 47. It was raining __________ we couldnt go on a picnic.

A. such heavily that B. so heavily that C. such heavy that D. so heavy that

48. The woman __________ daughter was involved in a robbery was really unhappy.

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

49. There are forty students in this class, __________ have passed their exams.

A. all of that B. that they all C. all of whom D. all of who

50. I didnt know you were ill. If I had known, I __________ you.

A. would visit B. would have visited C. will visit D. had visited

51. She said that she __________ at home the day before.

A. had stayed B. would have stayed C. would stay D. has stayed

52. The stranger asked me __________ .

A. where do you live B. where did you live C. where I lived D. where did I lived

53. You had your house repaired last month, __________ ?

A. hadnt you B. didnt you C. isnt it D. hadnt it

54. Hardly __________ believes in what he has said to us.

A. anybody B. somebody C. everybody D. all

55. Hurry up if you want to buy something because theres __________ left.

A. hardly anything B. a great deal C. hardly little D. hardly something

56. The earth __________ on the sun for its heat and light.


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A. is depend B. depending C. has depend D. depends

57. I dont feel good. I __________ home from work tomorrow.

A am staying B. stay C. will have stayed D. stayed

58. What __________ about the new tax law? Oh, its confusing.A. are you thinking B. do you think C. were you thinking D. had you thought

59. Hundreds of species of flowers have becomes extinct or rare __________ land development.

A. now that B. due to C. because D. for

60. Emily is motivated to study __________ she knows that a good education can improve her life.

A. therefore B. because of C. because D. so


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PART 2: READING COMPREHENSION

A. Read two passages below and choose the correct answer for each question that follows.

Passage 1:

A recent investigation by scientists at the U.S.Geological Survey shown that strange animabehaviour might help predict future earthquake.

Invertigations found such occurences in a ten-kilometer radius of the center of a fairly recent

quake. Some birds screeched and flew about wildly; dogs yelped and ran around uncontrollably.

Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days

before the disaster.

In 1976 after observing animal behaviours, the Chinese were able to predict a terrible quake

Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government were able to evacuate millions of

people and thus keep the death toll at a lower rate.

61. What prediction may be made by observing animal behaviour?

A. the number of people who will die

B. environmental changes

C. the ten kilometer radius of an earthquake center

D. a coming earthquake

62. Why can animals perceive these changes when humans cannot?

A. Animals are more intelligent than humans

B. Animals have certain instincts that human dont possess

C. By running around, they can feel the vibratons

D. Humans dont know where to look

63. If scientists can accurately predict earthquake, there will be __________ .

A. fewer animals going crazy

B. fewer people evacuated

C. a lower death rate

D. fewer environmental changes

64. Which of the following statements is not TRUE?

A. Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake


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B. By observing animal behaviour, scientists perhaps can predict earhquakes

C. The Chinese have successfully predicted an earthquake and saved many lives

D. All birds and dogs in the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake centre become wild before the quake

65. In the passage, the word evacuate most nearly means __________.A. move someone from a place

B. exile

C. destroy something

D. save something

Passage 2:

According to the census of 1800, the United State of America contained 5,308,483 people. In thesame year the British Islands contained upwards of fifteen millions; the French Republic, more than

twenty-seven million. Nearly-one-fifth of the American people were black slaves; the true political

population consisted of four and a half million free whites, or less than one million able-bodied males, on

whose shoulders fell the burden of a continent. Even after two centuries of struggle the land still

untamed; forest covered every portion, except here and there a strip of cultivated soil; the minerals lay

undisturbed in their rocky beds, and more than two-thirds of the people clung to the seaboard within fifty

miles of tidewater, where alone the wants of civilized life could be supplied.

66. In 1800 in the Unite State, __________

A. One out of every twent-five Americans was a black slave

B. One out of every three Americans was a black slave

C. Two out of every three Americans was a black slave

D. One out of five Americans was a black slave

67. At that time free whites in America numbered__________

A. about four-fifths of the population

B. about four and one-half million

C. 5,308,483

D. less than one million

68. Which country had the biggest population in the same year 1800?

A. Britain


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B. France

C. USA

69. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. There were less than one million males who could be responsible for difficulty of the continentB. There were no men in the USA in 1800

C. There were no forests at that time

D. Most of the American people liked living at sea

70. In the passage, the word clung to most nearly means __________.

A. held

B. stayed close

C. swung

D. swam

B. Read the passage below and choose the correct word / phrase that best fits each space.

When man first learned how to make a fire, he began to use fuel for the first time. The first fuel he

used was probably wood. As time (71) __________, man eventually discovered that substances such as

coal and oil (72) __________.

Coal (73) __________ very widely as a source of energy until the last century. With the coming ofthe industrial revolution, it was soon realized that production (74) __________ if coal was used instead of

wood. Nowadays, many of huge factories and electricity generating stations (75) __________ to function

if there was no coal.

In the last twenty or thirty years, however, the use of coal (76) __________. As a result, there

have been changes in the coal industry. It (77) __________ that more people (78) __________ coal if oil

and gas were not so readily available.

There is more than enough coal in the world for mans needs for the next two hundred years if our

use of coal (79) __________. Unfortunately, however, about half of the worlds coal (80) __________

Mining much of it would be very expensive even if it was possible to use new equipment.

71. A. passes B. used to pass C. would pass D. passed

72. A. are burning B. would burn C. have burned D. were burnt

73. A. not used B. did not use C. not using D. was not used

74. A. doubles B. had doubled C. will double D. would double


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75. A. were unable B. would be unable C. will be unable D. are unable

76. A. has declined B. will decline C. declines D. would decline

77. A. believed B. is believing C. believing D. is believed

78. A. would use B. used C. use D. will use79. A. did not increase B. would not increase C. does not increase D. increased

80. A. would never use B. may never be used C. would be used D. may never use


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PART 3: WRITING

A. Point out one mistake A, B, C or D in each of the following sentences.

81. We are studying for this exam for two months, and now we are taking it.

A B C D82. She finally decided not leaving her children alone in the house.

A B C D

83. Does everyone like the film? No. Only people who is interested in ecology.

A B C D

84. She wishes she has studied hard when she was still at high school.

A B C D

85. When I talked to them, they say that they were satisfied with what they had.

A B C D

86. When I was young, if I concentrated on my study, I would have been successful.

A B C D

87. Watching TV has a lot of advantages, but it attracts millions of people.

A B C D

88. Unless you try your best to study, you will pass the final exam.

A B C D

89. My daughter left university in July, and since then she is trying to find a job for months.

A B C D

90. I couldnt repair my motorbike because of I didnt have the right tool.

A B C D

B. Use the words given to rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means

exactly the same as the original sentence.

91. She spends three hours a week to learn English in the evening classes.

Learning English _______________________________________________

92. I didnt know she had a car, so I didnt ask her for a lift.

If I _______________________________________________

93. She said, Remember to lock the door before going to bed?


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She _______________________________________________

94. They are building some bridges in this area.

Some bridges _______________________________________________

95. The exam was so difficult that we couldnt answer all the questions.It was _______________________________________________

96. He was exhausted. However, he still spent some minutes talking to the children.

Although _______________________________________________

97. They have been learning English for 3 years.

They started _______________________________________________

98. Somebody repaired his house last week.

He had _______________________________________________

99. The man walking in the yard is a famous artist.

The man who _______________________________________________

100. They think that our economy will develop rapidly in two years time.

It is _______________________________________________


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TENSES: Choose the correct word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best completes each of the

following unfinished sentences.

1. I _________ to England so far, so I dont know what it is like.

a. have never been b. have never gone c. didnt go d. am not

2. I couldnt understand her although we _________ together under the same roof for long.

a. live b. were living c. had lived d. would live

3. I have been living in HCMC for ten years and I _________ to move.

a. didnt want b. dont want c. am not wanting d. wasnt wanting

4. I was sitting on the beach when I _________ the noise.

a. hear b. hearing c. heard d. had heard

5. She looks tired. Yes, she _________ papers all day.a. has been marking b. is marking c. had been marking d. had marked

6. We _________ for this exam for two months.

a. have been studying b. study c. are studying d. studies

7. The children were frightened because it _________ dark.

a. has got b. is getting c. gets d. was getting

8. He _________ at the moment because he is in class.

a. hasnt smoked b. isnt smoking c. doesnt smoke d. wasnt smoking

9. Ever since my friend arrived, he _________ quietly in the corner.

a. sat b. has been sitting c. sits d. is sitting

10. The exam is much more difficult than I _________ at first.

a. think b. thought c. was thinking d. have thought

11. Every time she goes on business, she _________ her parents.

a. misses b. will miss c. is missing d. has missed

12. Some centuries ago people _________ in these hills.

a. to live b. lived c. have lived d. live

13. I cant understand him although we _________ together in the same office for 10 years.

a. worked b. are working c. have been working d. will work

14. When I _________ she was reading a novel by Shakespeare.

a. come b. came c. had come d. has come


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15. When I last _________ him, he was living in a small village.

a. saw b. had seen c. have seen d. will have seen

16. By the time I go to bed tonight, I _________ my work for the day.

a. will finish b. have finished c. will have finished d. finish17. After the race _________, the celebration began.

a. has been won b. had been won c. will be won d. is being won

18. Mrs.Black is _________ her holiday with friends in the country.

a. spending b. going c. doing d. living

19. Before we arrived at the station, the plane _________ off.

a. had taken b. has taken c. takes d. is taking

20. Everyone in the world _________ to lead a happy life.

a. want b. wants c. are wanting d. is wanting

21. This is the second time he _________ her books.

a. forgets b. has forgotten c. forgetting d. forgotten

22. It started to rain when we _________ in the river.

a. swam b. swimming c. are swimming d. were swimming

23. They _________ all the books when we got there.

a. have sold b. have been selling c. had sold d. were selling

24. Some animals _________ during the winter.

a. didnt eat b. havent eaten c. wont eat d. dont eat

25. She looks very tired. She _________ for two hours.

a. has been working b. had been working c. had worked d. is working

26. Cuckoos dont build nests. They _________ the nests of other birds.

a. are using b. use c. uses d. used

27. You cant see my father now. He _________ a bath.

a. has b. had c. is having d. has had

28. How _________ to work as a rule?

a. does she go b. is she going c. does she goes d. did she go

29. My father was so worn out that he just _________ down and slept for ten hours.

a. lied b. lain c. lay d. laid


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30. Next week when there _________ a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher.

a. are b. is being c. will be d. is

31. By the time I finish my course, I _________ for three months.

a. have been studying b. have studiedc. will study d. will have been studying

32. By th end of the 21st century, scientists _________ the cure for the common cold.

a. discover b. will discover c. will have discovered d. are discovering

33. My teacher _________ the classroom when we walked in.

a. has left b. had left c. has been leaving d. leaves

34. This time next week I _________ the final exam.

a. am doing b. will do c. will be doing d. have done

35. When I last _________ him, he was living in a small village.1 hd xay ra co 1 hd khac xen vao

a. saw b. had seen c. have seen d. will have seen

36. How long _________ here by the end of next year? Tuong lai hoang thanh

a. will you rock b. you will have worked

c. are you working d. will you have been working

37. The earth _________ on the sun for its heat and light. Su that hien nhien

a. is depend b. depending c. has depend d. depends

38. What _________ about the new tax law? Oh, its confusing.

a. are you thinking b. do you think c. have you been thinking d. have you thought

39. The last time I _________ in Athens, the weatherwas hot and humid.

a. had been b. was c. am d. will be

NON-FINITE VERBS

1. My father _________ me to use his car.

a. made b. let c. allowed d. said

2. I _________ applying for the job, but in the end I decided agains it.

a. thought b. thought of c. decided d. offered

3. Most people enjoy _________ to different parts of the world.

a. travel b. to travel c. traveling d. being traveled


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4. Did you remember _________ the guests to the party?

a. invite b. to invite c. be invited d. being invited

5. She told me not _________ with fine.

a. play b. playing c. to play d. am playing6. Whenever they meet, they stop _________ .

a. talking b. to talk c. talk d. to talking

7. Im bored. Oh, lets go _________ .

a. swim b. to swim c. swimming d. for swimming

8. I listened to _________ about the accident.

a. she talks b. her talking c. she talking d. her to talk

9. I had my sister _________ the food.

a. cook b. that cooks c. to cook d. cooked


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SECTION A: In this section you must choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the


1. The lecture series _________ naturally into three parts.

a. fall b. consist c. is divided d. is composed of

2. Three of those we invited to the wedding didnt _________.

a. set off b. see off c. show up d. stay up

3. The chief of police said that he saw no _________ between the two robberies.

a. connection b. joint c. join d. communication

4. After closing the envelope, the secretary _________ the stamps on firmly.

a. licked b. sucked c. stuck d. struck

5. When he spoke over the telephone, his voice was so _________ that I could hardly hear him.a. dim b. faint c. dull d. unnoticeable

6. I would like to offer a small _________ to anyone who finds the missing cats.

a. reward b. receipt c. repayment d. expense

7. Mrs.Smith decided to give up her job for the _________ of her children.

a. care b. sake c. advantage d. concern

8. Television is one of the mans most important _________ of communication.

a. means b. approach c. invention d. events

9. How did they feel when they _________ that it was the wrong house?

a. realized b. looked c. took d. offered

10. Nowadays a lot of foreign companies are _________ in Vietnam.

a. operating b. making c. doing d. manufacturing

11. Have you decided what to do about that job that was _________ in yesterdays newspaper.

a. advertised b. delivered c. written d. printed

12. They _________ all the books when we got there.

a. have sold b. had sold c. were selling d. have been selling

13. By the end of the 21st century, scientists _________ the cure for the common cold.

a. discover b. will discover c. will have discovered d. are discovering

14. The earth _________ on the sun for its heat and light.

a. is depend b. depending c. has depend d. depends


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15. We got to the station in time for the last train _________ we had missed the bus.

a. nevertheless b. nonetheless c. although d. because

16. He took his car to the garage _________.

a. to repair it b. repair it c. to have it repaired d. to have repaired it17. I dont appreciate _________ when Im doing something.

a. interrupting b. to interrupt c. to be interrupted d. being interrupted

18. Would you mind not _________ to my parents about this?

a. being talked b. talking c. to talk d. talk

19. My parents made me _________ the window all yesterday morning.

a. cleaning b. to clean c. to be cleaned d. clean

20. The woman _________ daughter was involved in a robbery was really unhappy.

a. who b. whose c. which d. that


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10. He wasted a lot of time _________ unneccessary things.

a. do b. to do c. does d. doing

11. Would you mind _________ out with me tonight?

a. to go b. go c. going d. that go12. Most people enjoy _________ to different parts of the world.

a. travel b. to travel c. traveling d. being traveled

13. The Prime Minister wants _________ education and health services.

a. to improve b. improving c. improve d. for improving

14. Joe _________ to pick up John to the airport.

a. offers b. advice c. tells d. says

15. Jack got into trouble when he refused _________ his briefcase.

a. to open b. opening c. to be opened d. being opened

16. Would you mind not _________ to my parents about this?

a. being talked b. talking c. to talk d. talk

17. My parents made me _________ the windows all yesterday morning.

a. cleaning b. to clean c. to be cleaned d. clean

18. The man admitted _________ into the bank to steal the money.

a. to break b. to have broken c. breaking d. break

19. She likes _________ foreign coins.

a. choosing b. collecting c. keeping d. knowing

20. My father is considering _________ my house.

a. expand b. expanding c. to expand d. to be expanded

21. Are they permitted _________ guests to the farewell party on Sunday?

a. to be brought b. being brought c. to bring d. bringing

22. My teacher allowed me _________ handling my exercise until tomorrow.

a. delaying b. to delay c. delay d. be delayed

23. She doesnt remember _________ with me two months ago.

a. to quarrel b. quarreling c. quarrel d. being quarreling

24. My friend regrets not _________ the course of informatics when he was at school.

a. attending b. to attend c. attended d. have attended


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25. Bill resented his roommate _________ up late.

a. to stay b. stayed c. staying d. be stayed

26. All of us expected _________ to the conference held by the board of directors.

a. to invite b. inviting c. to be inviting d. to be invited27. Are you sure you told me? I dont recall _________ about it.

a. having told b. to have told c. to have been told d. having been told

28. When I told him the news. He seemed _________.

a. to surprise b. to be surprising c. to be surprised d. be surprised

29. I dont appreciate _________ when Im doing something.

a. interrupting b. to interrupt c. to be interrupted d. being interrupted

30. I dont remember _________ of the decision to change the company policy on vacations.

a. to tell b. to be told c. being told d. be told

31. My sister is busy _________ a better.

a. in writing b. to write c. writing d. at writing

32. He didnt go, but hes _________.

a. plan to b. planning to c. plans to d. plan

33. She finally decided _________ her children alone in the house.

a. not leaving b. do not leave c. not leave d. not to leave

34. The horse wont be well enough to run in tomorrows race. He doesnt seem _________ from his

long journey.

a. have recovered b. to have recovered c. have been recovered d. to be recovered

35. He didnt dare _________ the house because he was afraid of meeting someone who might recognize

him.

a. leave b. leaving c. to leave d. to be leaving


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In the each passage below, there are 10 blanks. You are to choose ONE suitable word or

phrase A, B, C or D for each blank. (20)

Passage 1:

Plants grow in almost (1) _________ part of the world. We see (2) _________ plants as flowers,

grass, and trees nearly every day. Plants grow-high on mountaintops, far out in the oceans, and in many

deserts and polar regions.

Without plants, there could be (3) _________ life on earth. Man could not live with out air or food,

and so he could not live without plants. The oxygen in the air we breathe comes from plants. The food we

eat also comes from plants or from animals that eat plants. We build houses and make many useful

products from lumber cut from trees. (4) _________ our clothing is made from the fibers of the cotton

plant.

Scientists believe there are more than 350,000 species of plants, but no one knows for (5) _________Some of the smallest plants, called diatoms, can be seen (6) _________ a microscope. A drop of water

may hold as many as 500 diatoms. The largest living things are the giant sequoia trees of California.

Some of them stand more than 290 feet high and over 30 feet wide.

Scientists (7) _________ all living things into two main groups plants and animals. It is usually easy

to tell the two (8) _________. Almost all kind of plants stay in one place, but nearly all species of

animals move about under their own power. Most plants (9) _________ their own food from air, sunlight,

and water. Animals cannot make their own food. The basic units of all life, called cells, are also different

in plants and animals. Most plant cells have thick walls that (10) _________ a material called cellulose

Animalscells do not have this material.

1. A. all B. every C. most D.

each

2. A. such B. many C. so D. as

3. A. not B. nothing C. no D. any

4. A. Many of B. A few C. Little D.

Much of

5. A. sure B. surely C. certainly D.

actually

6. A. only B. only with C. only of D.

from only


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7. A. think B. believe C. divide D.

vary

8. A. aside B. apart C. from D.

already

9. A. include B. contain C. put D. make

10. A. contain B. include of C. consist D.

make

Passage 2:

Food (1) _________ an important part in the development of nations. In countries where food is (2)

_________ people have to spend most of their time getting enough to eat. This usually slows down

progress because men have little time to (3) _________ to science, industry, government, and art. In

nations where food is (4) _________ and easy to get, men have more time to spend in activities that (5)

_________ progress, human betterment, and enjoyment of leisure. The problem of (6) _________ good

food for everybody has not yet been solved. Many wars have been fought for the (7) _________ of rich

food producing lands. But it is no longer (8) _________ to go to war for food. Nations are beginning to

put scientific knowledge to work for a (9) _________ of their food problems. They work together in the

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to help hungry nations (10) _________

more food.

1. A. puts B. plays C. places D.

takes

2. A. scarce B. rarely C. seldom D.

enough

3. A. work B. practice C. act D. devote

4. A. enough B. lots of C. many D.

plentiful

5. A. take to B. lead to C. set up D.

turn up

6. A. giving B. putting C. providing D.

selling


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7. A. control B. possess C. take D.

buying

8. A. rich B. famous C. helpful D.

necessary

9. A. solution B. way C. contribution

D. role

10. A. sell B. produce C. eat D. cause

PART 2: USE FOR ENGLISH

SECTION A: Complete the following sentences with a suitable word formed from the one on the

right.

1. He seems to be quite _________ about the future. He has had nothing for his life until now

(hopeful)

2. One of the students who is very _________ is this firl. (act)

3. Through the _________ program, you can learn a lot about our world. (discover)

4. It is surprising that he has made his _________ to buy that house. (decide)

5. Her _________ to speak three languages made all of us surprised. (able)

SECTION B: Fill each of the bumbered blanks in the following passage with a suitable word. Use

only ONE word in each space.

Dear sir,


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I am (6) _________ to apply for the job advertised in the Evening Mail (7) _________ 5 June. Im

22 years old and I (8) _________ a degree in sports science. I also have relevant work experience. I have

been an assistant in the sports centre, and I have worked in an IT Department. Last summer I worked (9)

_________ a travel agency (10) _________ I dealt with customers. I speak Spanish, English, and French

fluently and I have studied in the US.

I have never worked in a stadium before (11) _________ I believe that I have the necessary skills

and qualifications. I am interested (12) _________ working for your company (13) _________ it would

give me valuable experience in the sports industry.

I would welcome an opportunity to (14) _________ with you. My phone number is 01568553281

I (15) _________ a copy of my CV.

Yours Faithfully,

PART 3: WRITING

SECTION A: Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the

printed above it.

1. John began playing the piano ten years ago.

John has _____________________________________________

2. She didnt study, so she failed the exam.

If she _____________________________________________

3. Turn off all switches before leaving the workshop.

All the switches _____________________________________________

4. I cannot go to the cinema tonight because I do not have my car.

The reason why _____________________________________________

5. The girl living next door to me is getting married next year.

The girl that _____________________________________________


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PART II: Beneath each sentence in this section you will see four words or phrases, marked A, B,

C and D. Choose the ONE word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

6. The price of the food is expensive, but the _________ is excellent.

A. weights B. quality C. qualified D. qualification



8. The government will _________ electricity to this house. They havent paid for the bill for long.

A. discontinue B. disconnect C. dislike D. disagree

9. Recently many parents _________ about the difficult homework which teachers gave to their children


10. A good education is a _________ for everyone.



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11. It is _________ for everyone to learn English because it is used widely all over the world.

A. essential B. necessary C. important D. all are correct

12. This book _________ of fifteen units. We are going to study all of them.

A. consists B. includes C. contains D. encloses13. Because his finger was broken, the secretary could not type _________.

A. efficiently B. intermittently C. slowly D. gradually

14. A training _________ for all workers will be instituted in July.

A. court B. course C. extension D. intention

15. One of the most effective vegetable protein substitutes is the soybean _________ used to manufacture

imitation meat products.

A. which can be B. it can be C. who can be D. can be16. _________ 1,000 species of finch have been identified.

A. As many B. As many as C. As much as D. Much as

17. The greater the demand, _________ the price.

A. higher B. high C. the higher D. the high

18. The Continental United States is _________ that there are four times zones.

A. much big B. too big C. so big D. very big

19. Most insurance agents would rather you _________ anything about collecting claims until theyinvestigate the situation.

A. do B. not do C. dont D. did not

20. The observation deck at the World Trade Center is _________ any other one in New York.

A. highest B. higher than C. highest than D. higher that

21. A seventeen-year-old person is not _________ to vote in an election.

A. as old enough B. enough old as C. old enough D. enough old

22. _________ is necessary for the development of strong bones and teeth.

A. It is calcium B. That calcium

C. Calcium D. Although calcium

23. _________ withstands testing, we may bot conclude that it is true, but we may retain it.

A. If a hypothesis B. That a hypothesis C. A hypothesis D. Hypothesis

24. Not untill a monkey is several years old _________ to exhibit signs of independence from its mother.


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A. it begins B. does it begin C. and begin D. beginning

25. This is the place _________ we spent our holiday 20 years ago. It has a lot of changes.

A. which B. where

C. in which D. B and C are correct26. There are forty students in my class, _________ have just finished their final exam.


27. I didnt know you were ill. If I had known, I _________ you.


28. If she had attended the traning course organized last year, she _________ into such trouble right now.

A. wouldnt get B. wouldnt have gotten

C. hadnt gotten D. would have gotten

29. He doesnt like reading _________ .

A. unless he doesnt have time B. if he has plenty of time

C. unless he has plenty of time D. unless he has no time

30. A lot of pine trees _________ on both sides of the street recently.

A. have been planted B. are being planted C. have been planting D. are planted

31. The hospitals new air-conditioning system _________ when the first heat wave of the summer

arrived.





33. John couldnt open the door _________ the broken lock.


34. Cars have become much more complicated. _________ , mechanics need more training than in the

past.

A. Because B. Therefore C. So that D. For

35. It was raining _________ we couldnt go on a picnic yesterday morning.



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PART III: In this section you will read two passages. Each one is followed by a number of

questions about it. You are to choose the ONE best answer A, B, C or D to each question.

Passage 1:

The three National Parks in Wales are visited by an estimated 15 million people each year. Recreation

and tourism are important contributors to the local economy and can contribute to the social stability of

modern rural communities. The National Parks are responsible for promoting enjoyment and

understanding of the special qualities of their particular park. This is achieved through visitor centers,

guides and books, management of sites and maintaining in excess of 5,000 km of rights of way. All three

parks operate full-time warden services.

Of the 15 million about 90% of these arrive in private motor cars, which is a key chanllenge in terms

of managing visitors but also environmental pressure. The parks have been at the forefront of trying to

develop and promote integrated public transport that facilitates and encourages modal shift and bringseconomic and service benefits to local people.

36. Which of the following is not TRUE?

A. Tourism develops the local economy.

B. There are a few visitors coming to the parks.

C. There are visitor centers in the three parks.

D. There are warden services in the three parks.

37. How many people come to the three national parks in Wales?

A. 150,000 B. 1,500,000 C. 15,000,000 D. 15,000

38. What does the word This is line 4 refer to?

A. the enjoyment and understanding of the park

B. their particular parks

C. the special qualities of the park

D. the responsibility of the parks

39. How many people come to the parks by public transport?

A. 1,500,000 B. 150,000 C. 90,000 D. 13,500,000

40. Why have the parks tried to develop public transport?

A. For environmental benefits B. For service benefits to the locals

C. For economic benefits to local people D. All are correct


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Passage 2:

The comforts and conveniences of modern life have brought with them problems that did not exist in

the days of simpler living. Machinery which operates on electricity made by burning coal or petroleum is

used to process raw materials taken from the earth. Gases from the burning fuels are sent into the air.

Wastes from making raw materials into finished products are sent both into the air and into the water. As

a result ofthese and of other pollutants, some lakes and rivers have become so contaminated that the

fish in them die. Besides the dangers to health from breathing polluted air, waste gases have effects on

the upper atmoshere which may endanger life on earth.

These threats as well as the depletion of natural resources by careless wasteful use have worried

scientists and other thoughtful people. Such persons are also disturbed about the effects of chemical

fertilizers and of poisons which farmers use in order to destroy insects and weeds. Above all, they arealarmed at the interference with the natural balance of the environment, and its possible consequences.

As a result, there have been attempts to alert the public to these dangers and to control pollution, as

well as to reduce the wasting of natural. One way of bringing these problems to the attention of the public

is the yearly celebration of Earth Day, with began in 1970. There are also aricles and books by

environmentalists nad organizations interested in ecology, the study of the interdependence of organisms

and the environment.

41. The word these in line 5 refers to _________ .

A. gases B. wastes C. polluting activities D. products

42. What does the word contaminated in line 6 mean?

A. polluted B. endangered C. destroyed D. damaged

43. According to the article, the air and water polluted because of _________ .

A. gases B. raw materials

C. gases and wastes D. gases, wastes and other pollutants

44. Which one is FALSE according to the article?

A. In the past we had many problems about pollution.

B. Farmers also pollute the environment.

C. Men are wasting natural resources.

D. Scientists have tried to warn the public of the dangers of pollution.


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45. Which one is TRUE according to the article?

A. The more modern our life is, the more dangerous it is.

B. Only people are in danger because of pollution.

C. Nowadays nobody, but scientists, is worried about the environmental pollution.D. Problems of pollution have been paid attention to for a long time.

PART IV: In the each passage below, there are 10 blanks. You are to choose ONE suitable word

or phrase A, B, C or D for each blank.

Passage 1:

Food (46) _________ an important part in the development of nations. In countries where food is (47)

_________ people have to spend most of their time getting enough to eat. This usually slows down





food producing lands. But it is no longer (53) _________ to go to war for food. Nations are beginning

to put scientific knowledge to work for a (54) _________ of their food problems. They work together in

the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to help hungry nations (55)

_________ more food.46. A. puts B. plays C. places D.

takes


enough



plentiful


turn up


selling


buying


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necessary


D. role


Passage 2:

Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is (56) _________ complicated as it is

serious. It is complicated (57) _________ much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For

example, (58) _________ from autobobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. But the

automobile (59) _________ transportation for millions of people. Factories (60) _________ much of the

material that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.

Thus, to end (61) _________ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using

many things that (62) _________ them. Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can

be gradually (63) _________ in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to (64) _________ ways

to lessen the amount of pollution that such as automobiles and factories causes. Government can pass and

enforce laws that (65) _________ businesses and individuals to stop or cut down on certain polluting

activities.

56. A. more B. as C. such D.

than

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

owing to

58. A. exhaust B. oil C. petrol D.

vapor

59. A. takes B. sells C. makes D.

provides

60. A. discharge B. give C. pour D. pull

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

62. A. advantage B. better C. worsen D.

benefit

63. A. increased B. reduced C. stopped D.

deleted


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64. A. found B. finds C. finding D.

find

65. A. require B. suggest C. allow D.

permit

PART V: Each sentence has four underlined words or phrases, marked A, B, C and D. Identify

the ONE underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct

(15)

66. The information officer at the bank told his customers that there was several

different kinds of

A B C D

checking accounts available.

67. The first electric lamp had two carbon rods from which vapor serves to

conduct the current across

A B C D

the gap.

68. The Department of Fine Arts and Architecture has been criticized for not

having much required

A B C

courses scheduled for this semester.

D

69. Im going to visit the girl with who I have made friends in the hotel.

A B C D

70. Although no country has exactly the same folk music like that of any other, it

is significant that

A B C

similar songs exist among widely separated people.

D

71. Never before has so many people in the United States been interested in

soccer.

A B C D


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72. Not one in one hundred children exposed to the disease are likely to develop

symptoms of it.

A B C D

73. A catalytic agen such as platinum may be used so the chemical reaction

advances more rapidly.

A B C D

74. From space , astronauts are able to clearly see the outline of the whole earth.

A B C D

75. When the boy was twelve, his father died with a dangerous disease.

A B C D

PART VI: Which one (A, B, C or D) of each of the following sentences that means exactly the

same as the original sentence.

76. Hunting elephants for tusks is guilty.

A. It is guilty to hunt elephants for tusks.

B. Hunting elephants for tusks is being guilty.

C. It is said being guilty to hunt elephants for tusks.

D. Hunting elephants are guilty.

77. The square was full of cinema fans although it rained heavily.A. In spite ir rained heavily, the square was full of cinema fans.

B. In spite of the heavy rain, the square was full of cinema fans.

C. Although the square was full of cinema fans, it rained heavily.

D. Despite of rain, the square was full of cinema fans.

78. The test we did yesterday was so difficult that we couldnt finish it in

an hour.

A. Yesterday we did such difficult test that we couldnt finish it in an hour.B. Yesterday we did a difficult test that we couldnt finish it in an hour.

C. Yesterday we did so a difficult test that we couldnt finish it in an hour.

D. Yesterday we did such a difficult test that we couldnt finish it in an hour.

79. I didnt see it with my own eyes, so I didnt believe it.

A. If I saw it with my own eyes, I would have believed it.


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B. It I had seen it with my own eyes, I would believed it.

C. It I had seen it with my own eyes, I would have believed it.

D. If I have seen it with my own eyes, I would have believed it.

80. Women no longer haave to spend 14 hours doing their housework.A. No longer do women have to spend 14 hours doing their housework.

B. No longer women have to spend 14 hours doing their housework.

C. No longer women do have to spend 14 hours doing their housework.

D. No longer did women have to spend 14 hours doing their housework.

In this section you must choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the


1. After a lot of difficulty, she _________ to open the door.

A. managed B. succeeded C. obtained D. realized

2. TV even takes its _________ out of this world.

A. viewers B. audience C. witnesses D. bystanders

3. This book _________ fifteen units.

A. consists of B. includes of C. contains of D. All are correct

4. The bad weather has a lot of _________ on the crops.

A. effects B. results C. points D. changes

5. How often do you have your car _________? Once a month.

A. served B. serviced C. installed D. drawn

6. Ill have to _________ to you, otherwise he will hear.

A. shout B. whistle C. decrease D. whisper

7. She played an important _________ in the committee until she retired.

A. part B. scene C. job D. work

8. My mother heated the chocolate until it _________, then she poured it over the cake.


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A. formed B. changed C. melted D. flooded

9. The customer _________ being given a receipt for the bill he had paid.

A. asked to B. insisted on C. demanded D. required

10. We often _________ at weekends for small talks.A. take over B. take off C. get together D. get off



12. A good education is a _________ for everyone.


13. The lecture series _________ naturally into three parts.

A. falls B. consist C. divide D. is composed of

14. Television is one of the mans most important _________ of communication.

A. means B. approach C. invention D. events

15. Have you decided what to do about that job that was _________ in yesterdays newspaper.

A. advertised B. delivered C. written D. printed

16. I _________ applying for the job, but in the end I decided against it.

A. thought B. thought of C. decided D. offered

17. Recently many parents _________ about the difficult homework which teachers gave to their

children.


18. A hundred thousand people were killed and half a million homes were _________ as a result of an

earthquake.

A. destroyed B. made C. rescued D. completed

19. In order to buy this house he had obtain a large _________ from the bank.

A. loan B. finance C. capital D. debt

20. A good clock always keeps _________ time.

A. certain B. true C. accurate D. serious

21. She has _________ a lot of money in her new job.

A. gained B. earned C. found D. done

22. Would you _________ my opening the windows now?


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A. want B. worry C. concern D. mind

23. I dont like to ask people for help, but I wonder if you could _________ me a favor.

A. make B. worry C. concern D. mind

24. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson are always _________ with each other about money.A. annoying B. arguing C. worrying D. shouting

25. We have much pleasure in _________ the invitation to your wedding.

A. accepting B. taking C. thanking D. welcoming

26. Last year, Matt earned _________ his brother.

A. twice as much as B. twice as many as C. twice more than D. twice as more as

27. I bought the book _________ I had heard that it was good.

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

28. My father _________ me to use his car.

A. made B. let C. allowed D. said

29. The leader of a football team is called the _________.

A. president B. monitor C. captain D. head

30. We have some _________ guests. They didnt tell us they were coming.

A. expected B. strange C. usual D. unexpected

31. The firemen were able to _________ the fire quickly.

A. make up B. look for C. put out D. break down

32. He seldom goes to the market, _________?

A. doesnt he B. does he C. is he D. isnt he

33. After the race _________, the celebration began.

A. has been won B. had been won C. will be won D. is being won

34. The police are looking for my motorbike. It _________ last week.

A. stole B. were stolen C. was stolen D. was stealing

35. Do you know when the telephone _________?

A. discovered B. discovered was C. was discovered D. discover

36. A lot of pine trees _________ on both sides of the street recently.



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37. The hospitals new air-conditioning system _________ when the first heat wave of the summer

arrived.



38. He seems _________ by everyone, so he has been appointed the chairman of the committee.

A. be trusted B. to be trusted C. is trusted D. to trust

39. By the time I finish my course, I _________ for three months.

A. have beenstudying B. studied



A. discover B. will discover C. will have discovered D. are discovering41. John couldnt open the door _________ the broken lock.


42. Visitors are reminded _________ name tags at all times.

A. to wear B. wear C. be worn D. is wearing

43. The restaurant is open on weekends, _________ not on holidays.

A. either B. or C. so D. but

44. You should check your messages _________.

A. as soon as B. twice a day C. seldom D. rarely

45. Budget meetings are held _________ in the conference room.

A. rarely B. every week C. always D. sometimes

46. Cars have become much move complicated. _________, mechanics need more training than in the

past.

A. Because B. Therefore C. So that D. For

47. It was raining _________ we couldnt go on a picnic.


48. The woman _________ daughter was involved in a robbery was really unhappy.

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

49. There are forty students in this class, _________ have passed their exams.



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50. I didnt know you were ill. If I had known, I _________ you.


51. She said that she _________ at home the day before.

A. had stayed B. would have stayed C. would stay D. has stayed52. The stranger asked me _________?

A. where do you live B. where did you live C. where I lived D. where did I live

53. You had your house repaired last month, _________?

A. hadnt you B. didnt you C. isnt it D. hadnt it

54. Hardly _________ believes in what he has said to us.

A. anybody B. somebody C. everybody D. all

55. Hurry up if you want to buy something because theres _________ left.

A. hardly anything B. a great deal C. harldly little D. hardly something

56. The earth _________ on the sun for its heat and light.


57. I dont feel good. I _________ home from work tomorrow.

A. am staying B. stay C. will have stayed D. stayed

58. What _________ about the new tax law? Oh, its confusing.

A. are you thinking B. do you think C. were you thinking D. had you thought

59. Hundreds of species of flowers have becomes extinct or rare _________ land development.

A. now that B. due to C. because D. for

60. Emily is motivated to study _________ she knows that a good education can improve her life.

A. therefore B. because of C. because D. so


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PART 2: READING COMPREHENSION

A. Read two passages below and choose the correct answer for each question that follows.

Passage 1:

A recent investigation by scientists at the U.S.Geological Survey shown that strange anima

behaviour might help predict future earthquake.

Invertigations found such occurences in a ten-kilometer radius of the center of a fairly recent

quake. Some birds screeched and flew about wildly; dogs yelped and ran around uncontrollably.

Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days

before the disaster.

In 1976 after observing animal behaviours, the Chinese were able to predict a terrible quake

Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government were able to evacuate millions ofpeople and thus keep the death toll at a lower rate.

61. What prediction may be made by observing animal behaviour?

A. the number of people who will die

B. environmental changes


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C. the ten kilometer radius of an earthquake center

D. a coming earthquake

62. Why can animals perceive these changes when humans cannot?

A. Animals are more intelligent than humansB. Animals have certain instincts that human dont possess

C. By running around, they can feel the vibratons

D. Humans dont know where to look

63. If scientists can accurately predict earthquake, there will be __________ .

A. fewer animals going crazy

B. fewer people evacuated

C. a lower death rate

D. fewer environmental changes

64. Which of the following statements is not TRUE?

A. Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake

B. By observing animal behaviour, scientists perhaps can predict earhquakes

C. The Chinese have successfully predicted an earthquake and saved many lives

D. All birds and dogs in the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake centre become wild before the quake

65. In the passage, the word evacuate most nearly means __________.

A. move someone from a place

B. exile

C. destroy something

D. save something

Passage 2:

According to the census of 1800, the United State of America contained 5,308,483 people. In the

same year the British Islands contained upwards of fifteen millions; the French Republic, more than

twenty-seven million. Nearly-one-fifth of the American people were black slaves; the true political

population consisted of four and a half million free whites, or less than one million able-bodied males, on

whose shoulders fell the burden of a continent. Even after two centuries of struggle the land still

untamed; forest covered every portion, except here and there a strip of cultivated soil; the minerals lay


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undisturbed in their rocky beds, and more than two-thirds of the people clung to the seaboard within fifty

miles of tidewater, where alone the wants of civilized life could be supplied.

66. In 1800 in the Unite State, __________

A. One out of every twent-five Americans was a black slave

B. One out of every three Americans was a black slave

C. Two out of every three Americans was a black slave

D. One out of five Americans was a black slave

67. At that time free whites in America numbered__________

A. about four-fifths of the population

B. about four and one-half millionC. 5,308,483

D. less than one million

68. Which country had the biggest population in the same year 1800?

A. Britain

B. France

C. USA

69. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. There were less than one million males who could be responsible for difficulty of the continent

B. There were no men in the USA in 1800

C. There were no forests at that time

D. Most of the American people liked living at sea

70. In the passage, the word clung to most nearly means __________.

A. held

B. stayed close

C. swung

D. swam

B. Read the passage below and choose the correct word/phrase that best fits each space.


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When man first learned how to make a fire, he began to use fuel for the first time. The first fuel he

used was probably wood. As time (71) __________, man eventually discovered that substances such as

coal and oil (72) __________.

Coal (73) __________ very widely as a source of energy until the last century. With the coming of the

industrial revolution, it was soon realized that production (74) __________ if coal was used instead of

wood. Nowadays, many of huge factories and electricity generating stations (75) __________ to function

if there was no coal.

In the last twenty or thirty years, however, the use of coal (76) __________. As a result, there have

been changes in the coal industry. It (77) __________ that more people (78) __________ coal if oil and

gas were not so readily available.

There is more than enough coal in the world for mans needs for the next two hundred years if our use

of coal (79) __________. Unfortunately, however, about half of the worlds coal (80) __________Mining much of it would be very expensive even if it was possible to use new equipment.

71. A. passes B. used to pass C. would pass D. passed

72. A. are burning B. would burn C. have burned D. were burnt

73. A. not used B. did not use C. not using D. was not used

74. A. doubles B. had doubled C. will double D. would double

75. A. were unable B. would be unable C. will be unable D. are unable

76. A. has declined B. will decline C. declines D. would decline

77. A. believed B. is believing C. believing D. is believed

78. A. would use B. used C. use D. will use

79. A. did not increase B. would not increase C. does not increase D. increased

80. A. would never use B. may never be used C. would be used D. may never use

PART 3: WRITING

A. Point out one mistake A, B, C or D in each of the following sentences.

81. We are studying for this exam for two months, and now we are taking it.

A B C D

82. She finally decided not leaving her children alone in the house.

A B C D

83. Does everyone like the film? No. Only people who is interested in ecology.


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A B C D

84. She wishes she has studied hard when she was still at high school.

A B C D

85. When I talked to them, they say that they were satisfied with what they had.A B C D

86. When I was young, if I concentrated on my study, I would have been successful.

A B C D

87. Watching TV has a lot of advantages, but it attracts millions of people.

A B C D

88. Unless you try your best to study, you will pass the final exam.

A B C D

89. My daughter left university in July, and since then she is trying to find a job for months.

A B C D

90. I couldnt repair my motorbike because of I didnt have the right tool.

A B C D

Passage 1:

The comforts and conveniences of modern life have brought with them problems that did not exist in

the days of simpler living. Machinery which operates on electricity made by burning coal or petroleum is

used to process raw materials taken from the earth. Gases from the burning fuels are sent into the air.

Wastes from making raw materials into finished products are sent both into the air and into the water. As

a result ofthese and of other pollutants, some lakes and rivers have become so contaminated that the

fish in them die. Besides the dangers to health from breathing polluted air, waste gases have effects on

the upper atmoshere which may endanger life on earth.

These threats as well as the depletion of natural resources by careless wasteful use have worried

scientists and other thoughtful people. Such persons are also disturbed about the effects of chemical

fertilizers and of poisons which farmers use in order to destroy insects and weeds. Above all, they are

alarmed at the interference with the natural balance of the environment, and its possible consequences.

As a result, there have been attempts to alert the public to these dangers and to control pollution, as

well as to reduce the wasting of natural. One way of bringing these problems to the attention of the public

is the yearly celebration of Earth Day, with began in 1970. There are also aricles and books by


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environmentalists nad organizations interested in ecology, the study of the interdependence of organisms

and the environment.

Cu 1. According to the article, the air and water polluted because of _________ .

A. gases B. raw materials

C. gases and wastes D. gases, wastes and other pollutants

Cu 2. Which one is FALSE according to the article?

A. In the past we had many problems about pollution.

B. Farmers also pollute the environment.

C. Men are wasting natural resources.

D. Scientists have tried to warn the public of the dangers of pollution.Cu 3. Which one is TRUE according to the article?

A. The more modern our life is, the more dangerous it is.

B. Only people are in danger because of pollution.

C. Nowadays nobody, but scientists, is worried about the environmental pollution.

D. Problems of pollution have been paid attention to for a long time.

Cu 4. The word these in line 5 refers to _________ .

A. gases B. wastes C. polluting activities D. products

Cu 5. What does the word contaminated in line 6 mean?

A. polluted B. endangered C. destroyed D. damaged

Passage 2:

After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw its

universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of

dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fun to be used for awarding prizes topeople who had made worthwhile contribution to mankind. Originally there were five awards: literature

physics, chemistry, medicine and peace. Economic was added in 1968 just sixty-seven years after the first

award ceremony.

Nobels original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for

the awards which vary from 30,000 dollars to 125,000 dollars.


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Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobels death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated

diploma and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the

judges decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes.

No awards were presented from 1940 at the beginning of World War II. Some people have won two

prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.

Cu 1. Why was the Nobel prize established?

A. To recognize worthwhile contribution to humanrity

B. To resolve political differences

C. To honor the inventor of dynamite

D. To spend money

Cu 2. In which field have Americans received the most awards?

A. Literature B. Peace C. EconomicsD.

Science

Cu 3. Which of the following statements is not true?

A. Awards vary in monetary value.

B. Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobels invention.

C. Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners.

D. A few individuals have won two awards.

Cu 4. When did the first award ceremony take place?

A. 1962 B. 1968 C. 1895 D.

1901

Cu 5. In how many fields are prizes given?

A. 2 B. 5 C. 6 D. 10

Which one (A, B, C or D) of each of the following sentences that means exactly the same as the

original sentence.

Cu 1. Hunting elephants for tusks is guilty.

A. It is guilty to hunt elephants for tusks.

B. Hunting elephants for tusks is being guilty.

C. It is said being guilty to hunt elephants for tusks.


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D. Hunting elephants are guilty.

Cu 2. I didnt see it with my own eyes, so I didnt believe it.

A. If I saw it with my own eyes, I would have believed it.

B. It I had seen it with my own eyes, I would believed it.C. It I had seen it with my own eyes, I would have believed it.

D. If I have seen it with my own eyes, I would have believed it.

Cu 3. Women no longer haave to spend 14 hours doing their housework.

A. No longer do women have to spend 14 hours doing their housework.

B. No longer women have to spend 14 hours doing their housework.

C. No longer women do have to spend 14 hours doing their housework.

D. No longer did women have to spend 14 hours doing their housework.

Cu 4. Mrs. Taylor does not like living in such a small house.

A. Mrs. Taylor wishes she didnt live in such a small house.

B. Mrs. Taylor wishes she doesnt live in such a small house.

C. Mrs. Taylor wishes she lived in such a small house.

D. Mrs. Taylor wishes she had lived in such a small house.

Cu 5. She isnt accustomed to life in London.

A. Shes not used to live in London.

B. She didnt used to living in London.

C. Shes not use to living in London.

D. Shes not used to living in London.

Cu 6. The square was full of cinema fans although it rained heavily.

A. In spite ir rained heavily, the square was full of cinema fans.

B. In spite of the heavy rain, the square was full of cinema fans.

C. Although the square was full of cinema fans, it rained heavily.

D. Despite of rain, the square was full of cinema fans.

Cu 7. The test we did yesterday was so difficult that we couldnt finish it in an hour.

A. Yesterday we did such difficult test that we couldnt finish it in an hour.

B. Yesterday we did a difficult test that we couldnt finish it in an hour.

C. Yesterday we did so a difficult test that we couldnt finish it in an hour.


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D. Yesterday we did such a difficult test that we couldnt finish it in an hour.

Cu 8. It is a long time since Alan visited his parents.

A. Alan has visited his parents for a long time.

B. Alan hasnt visited his parents since a long time.C. Alan hasnt visited his parents for a long time.

D. Alan has visited his parents since a long time.

Cu 9. She said, Why did he refuse to come to my party?

A. She wanted to know why he had refused to come to my party.

B. She wanted to know why he had refused to come to her party.

C. She wanted to know why had he refused to come to her party.

D. She wanted to know why did he refused to come to her party.

Cu 10. Im only interested in why he did it.

A. The only thing that Im interested is why he did it.

B. The only thing what Im interested in is why he did it.

C. The only thing that Im interested in is why he did it.

D. The only thing that Im interested in is why did he do it.

A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

Cu 1. This is the place __________ we spent our holiday 20 years ago. It has a lot of changes now.

A. which B. in where C. in which D. of which

Cu 2. There are forty students in my class, __________ have just finished their final exam.

A. that they all B. all of whom C. all of who D. all of that

Cu 3. I didnt know you were ill. If I had known, I __________ you.

A. would have visited B. would visit C. will visit D. had visited


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Cu 4. There are now __________ methods for studying color vision in infants than there once were.

A. more sophisticated than B. much more sophisticated

C. much sophisticated D. sophisticated

Cu 5. We got to the station in time for the last train __________ we had missed the bus.A. nevertheless B. nonetherless C. because D. even though

Cu 6. A lot of pine trees __________ on both sides of the street recently.


Cu 7. The hospitals ner air-conditioning system __________ when the first heat wave of the summer

arrived.


C. had been installed D. had been installingCu 8. By the end of the 21st century, scientists __________ the cure for the common cold.


Cu 9. John couldnt open the door __________ the broken lock.


Cu 10. Cars have become much more complicated. __________, mechanics need more training than in

the past.

A. because B. therefore C. so that D. for Cu 11. It was raining __________ we couldnt hold an outdoor concert last weekend.


Cu 12. Last week my father took his car to the garage __________.

A. to repair it B. to have it repaired C. to have repaired it D. repair it

Cu 13. When I told him the news. He seemed __________.

A. to be surprised B. be surprised C. to surprise D. to be surprising

Cu 14. I dont appreciate __________ when Im doing something.

A. interrupting B. to interrupt C. to be interrupted D. being interrupted

Cu 15. Emily is motivated to study __________ she knows that a good education can improve her life.

A. therefore B. so that C. because of D. because

Cu 16. __________ his nose, hes a good-looking man.

A. Apart from B. Beside C. Next to D. Aside


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Cu 17. The earth __________ on the sun for its heat and light.


Cu 18. What __________ about the new tax law? Oh, its confusing.

A. are you thinking B. do you think C. have you been thinking D. have you thoughtCu 19. The check __________ I gave to her was for work shed done for me.

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

Cu 20. By the time I finish my course, I __________ for three months in this center.

A. have been studying B. studied


Cu 21. Have you decided what to do about the job that__________.

A. was advertised B. is delivered C. was written D. is printed

Cu 22. The woman died because medical help was not summoned. A doctor should __________ at

once.

A. have called B. been called C. be called D. have been called

Cu 23. My parents made me __________ the windows all yesterday morning.

A. cleaning B. to clean C. to be cleaned D. clean

Cu 24. The man admitted __________ into the bank to steal the money.

A. to break B. to have broken C. breaking D. break

Cu 25. Are they permitted __________ guests to the farewell party on Sunday?

A. to be brought B. being brought C. to bring D. bringing

Cu 26. My teacher allowed me __________ handling my exercise until tomorrow.

A. delaying B. to delay C. delay D. be delayed

Cu 27. She doesnt remember __________ with me two months ago.

A. to quarrel B. quarreling C. quarrel D. being quarreling

Cu 28. The observation deck at the World Trade Center is __________ any other one in New York.

A. the highest B. higher than C. more high D. higher than that

Cu 29. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, __________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to

join us.

A. yet B. so C. for D. and

Cu 30. Were you able to locate the person __________ wallet you found?


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A. which B. that is C. whose D. thats

In the each passage below, there are 10 blanks. You are to choose ONE suitable word or

phrase A, B, C or D for each blank. (20)

Passage 1:

Plants grow in almost (1) _________ part of the world. We see (2) _________ plants as flowers,

grass, and trees nearly every day. Plants grow-high on mountaintops, far out in the oceans, and in many

deserts and polar regions.


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Without plants, there could be (3) _________ life on earth. Man could not live with out air or food,

and so he could not live without plants. The oxygen in the air we breathe comes from plants. The food we

eat also comes from plants or from animals that eat plants. We build houses and make many useful

products from lumber cut from trees. (4) _________ our clothing is made from the fibers of the cotton

plant.

Scientists believe there are more than 350,000 species of plants, but no one knows for (5) _________

Some of the smallest plants, called diatoms, can be seen (6) _________ a microscope. A drop of water

may hold as many as 500 diatoms. The largest living things are the giant sequoia trees of California.

Some of them stand more than 290 feet high and over 30 feet wide.

Scientists (7) _________ all living things into two main groups plants and animals. It is usually easy

to tell the two (8) _________. Almost all kind of plants stay in one place, but nearly all species of

animals move about under their own power. Most plants (9) _________ their own food from air, sunlight,and water. Animals cannot make their own food. The basic units of all life, called cells, are also different

in plants and animals. Most plant cells have thick walls that (10) _________ a material called cellulose

Animalscells do not have this material.

1. A. all B. every C. most D.

each

2. A. such B. many C. so D. as

3. A. not B. nothing C. no D. any

4. A. Many of B. A few C. Little D.

Much of

5. A. sure B. surely C. certainly D.

actually

6. A. only B. only with C. only of D.

from only

7. A. think B. believe C. divide D.

vary

8. A. aside B. apart C. from D.

already

9. A. include B. contain C. put D. make

10. A. contain B. include of C. consist D.

make


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Passage 2:

Food (1) _________ an important part in the development of nations. In countries where food is (2)_________ people have to spend most of their time getting enough to eat. This usually slows down





food producing lands. But it is no longer (8) _________ to go to war for food. Nations are beginning to

put scientific knowledge to work for a (9) _________ of their food problems. They work together in the

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to help hungry nations (10) _________more food.

1. A. puts B. plays C. places D.

takes


enough



plentiful


turn up


selling


buying


necessary


D. role



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A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1. She has given me some _________ advice. Ill certainly follow it.

A. false B. mean C. deep D. sound

2. I felt most _________ when they made me sit at a little table at the back.

A. confusing B. insulted C. headache D. annoying

3. He _________ me to take a lawyer to court with me.

A. suggested B. advised C. threatened D. insisted

4. The lecture series __________ naturally into three parts.

A. falls B. divide C. in composed of D. consists of

5. Three of those we invited to the wedding didnt _________.

A. show up B. see off C. stay up D. set off

6. The chief of police said that he saw no _________ between the two robberies.

A

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