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SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the
numbered box provided below.
1. Whatever your ambition is, as long as you try your utmost, you will be able to achieve your ________.
A. potential
B. objective
C. outcome
D. motivation
2. It is ______ impossible to tell these twins apart.
A. extremely
B. virtually
C. basically
D. naturally
3. As we were waiting on the pavement, a black Mercedes ________ beside us.
A. pulled up
B. pulled down
C. pulled off
D. pulled through
4. ________ shes got a job that she likes, shes a lot happier.
A. Since when
B. Just as
C. Now that
D. Just now
5. Sorry, but that book is ________. Well get some copies from the publisher next Monday.
A. out of print
B. out of order
C. off shelf
D. out of stock
6. ________ amount of money can buy true friendship.
A. None
B. Never
C. No
D. Not only
7. The garden ________ as far as the river.
A. advances
B. lies
C. enlarges
D. extends
8. You can't get through on the phone because the number you want is ________.
A. engaged
B. occupied
C. in use
D. busy
9. ________ you were shocked is perhaps not surprising.
A. What
B. That
C. Which
D. How
10. I dont see any ________ in arriving early at the theatre if the show doesnt start until 9 oclock.
A. cause
B. aim
C. reason
D. point
11. We should arrive home safe and __________
A. sound
B. soundly
C. warm
D. warmly
12. The idea got a lot of ____________ from the childrens parents.
A. opposition
B. disagreement
C. dislike
D. denial
13. The picnic ________________to be a terrible disaster.
A. turned out
B. turned up
C. turned down
D. turned round
14. This national park ____________an area of 2,000 square kilometers.
A. covers
B. surrounds
C. consists
D. spreads
15. Those gloves are much too small for you. Dont try to put them on or you will _________them.
A. extend
B. spread
C. stretch
D. swell
16. This is ____________ the most difficult job Ive ever had to do.
A. by far
B. by chance
C. by heart
D. by myself
17. The teacher suspected the student ______________cheating in examination.
A. on
B. about
C. in
D. of
18. I am so tired that I cant take ___________________what you are saying.
A. up
B. out
C. in
D. on
19. There is a fault at our television station. Please dont______________ your set.
A. change
B. adjust
C. repair
D. switch
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20. A trade union membership has declined, the number of _____________and strikes has also decreased.
A. quarrels
B. arguments
C. disagreements
D. disputes
Your Answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
II. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. Write your answer in
the numbered box provided below.
Volunteering has many other intangible benefits. It can help you give back to society, break down
barriers of _______ (1. UNDERSTAND) or fear, explore _______ (2. PERSON) issues and even have fun. It
also has a _______ (3. MEAN) and positive impact on your community. But did you know that it can have
many benefits for you, too? You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in
mind theyre not just looking for a list of _______ (4. ORGANIZE) and dates. Colleges want to see a complete
picture of you and real examples of your _______ (5. COMMIT), dedication and interests.
Volunteering brings together a _______ (6. VARY) of people. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts
and your co-workers can be rich sources of insight. For example, maybe youll learn about the legal profession
from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent centre. Colleges pay _______ (7. ATTEND) to your life inside
and outside the classroom. Your extracurricular _______ (8. ACT) reveal a great deal about you, such as what
your interests are, whether you can manage your _______ (9. PRIOR) and maintain a long-term promise and how
youve made an important _______ (10. CONTRIBUTE ) to something.
Your answer:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

III. There is ONE mistake in each line in the following passage. Find it and correct it .Write your answer in
the numbered box provided below.
We all know stories about people with exceptional memories who have the possibility to remember
hundred of numbers after hearing them only once. Now experts are saying that such feats can be taught.
For example, almost people can repeat about nine numbers if they are read out slowly.
In one experiment, ten hours training producing only a small improvement, but the result
after practicing for a thousand hours was amazing: some people remembered 80 and even
100 numbers. Similarly, a number of adults can identify only about five out a set of 21
colours what are only slightly different. But after 80 training hours one person could
recognize 18 of theirs. Studies of 76 major composers show that it took at least ten years of
musical training before any of them wrote a major work. Psychologists are therefore rising
the possibility that genius is the production of teaching.
Your answer:
Line
Mistake
Correction
Line
Mistake
Correction
1
6
2

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SECTION B: READING COMPREHENSION.
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
Everyone needs somewhere to live and work, and humans will construct buildings almost (1)_______, using even ice
or mud as materials if nothing else is available. In the industrialized world, the problem is not finding materials for
building but limited space and the high price of land. The solution in most big cities is to build skyscrapers high (2)
_______ the air but is there an alternative to building up? Some architects have proposed turning skyscrapers on their
heads and building down into the (3) _______. This may seem an unusual concept but extensive railway systems exist
underground so why not huge cities? Such places could accommodate 100,000 people without using up (4) _______
surface land. The underground city is technically feasible but there is a massive psychological (5) _______ to be
overcome. Will people be able to (6) _______ with living away from the sun and sky? The underground city could be
restricted to places of entertainment and office buildings but even being buried just for your working hours may not seem
(7) _______. Some such buildings do exist. In Minneapolis, USA, there is a building which is 95 per cent underground
but even the lowest floors get some sunlight. This is achieved by an elaborate system of mirrors. Living underground
means you do not know (8) _______ the weather is like but architects (9) _______ great efforts to mimic conditions
above ground. For example, the Asahi television centre in Tokyo is 20 meters below the surface but a special shower
system can create the (10)_______ of rain. It seems that subterranean workers miss real weather even when it is bad!
1. A. somewhere
B. nowhere
C. anywhere
D. wherever
2. A. in
B. to
C. onto
D. into
3. A. ground
B. land
C. soil
D. earth
4. A. valueless
B. valuable
C. worthy
D. worthless
5. A. bar
B. barrier
C. fence
D. border
6. A. do
B. solve
C. provide
D. deal
7. A. attraction
B. attractively
C. attract
D. attractive
8. A. which
B. that
C. what
D. whether
9. A. make
B. do
C. take
D. have
10. A. depression
B. impression
C. admission
D. suggestion
Your answer:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

II. Read the following passage. Five sentences have been removed from it. Choose from sentences A-G the
one which best fits each gap numbered from 1 to 5. There are two extra sentences which you do not need to
use.
International students who come to the United States may wonder about their American classmates
prior education. Due to its local variations, the American education system appears confusing. In addition,
the structure and procedures at American universities differ somewhat from other systems, such as the
British model. This is a brief overview of the American school and university systems.
To begin, because the country has a federal system of government that has historically valued local
governance, no country-level education system or curriculum exist in the United States. The federal
government does not operate public schools. (1) __________. Public schools also receive some funding
from the state, although much of the funding comes from local property taxes. Public colleges and
universities receive funding from the state in which they are located. Each states legislative body decides
how many tax dollars will be given to public colleges and universities. Students in grades 1-12 do not pay
tuition. (2) __________. Much of the control of American public schools lies in the hands of each local
schools district. Each school district is governed by a school board, a small committee of people elected by
the local community or appointed by the local government. The school board sets general policies for the
school district and insures that state guidelines are met.
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(3) __________ . Elementary schools are composed of students in kindergarten and grades 1-6. Many
children attend kindergarten when they are five years old. Children begin 1st grade at age six. Middle
school is composed of students in grades 6-8 and high school contains grades 9-12.
High school students are required to take a wide variety of courses in English, Mathematics, Science,
and Social Science. (4) __________. A course can be one semester or two semesters in length. The
academic year generally begins in late August and ends in early June.
In the United States, education is compulsory for all students until age sixteen. According to the U.S
Cencus Bureau, 85% of students graduate from high school. (5) __________. A student graduates after he
or she has successfully passed all of the required courses. Grades are given to students for each course at
the end of each semester. The grading scale is A (excellent), B (above average), C (average), D (below
average), and F (failing). A student who fails a required course must take the course again.
A. They may also be required to take foreign language or physical education, and they
may select to take music or art courses
B. Most high school students graduate at the age of seventeen or eighteen
C. Generally, school districts are divided into elementary schools, middle schools,
and high schools
D. College and university students do pay tuition, but many earn scholarships or
receive loans
E. Today, nearly three out of four American high school graduates go to college or
university
F. Each of the fifth states has its own Department of Education that sets guidelines
for the schools of that state
G. Admission to a community college is easier, tuition is lower, and class sizes are
often smaller than in a university
Your answer:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

III. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered
box provided below.
Environment plays an important part in our life. Many people are aware of this. But few of them pay attention
to how to protect it. These days, it is impossible to open a newspaper (1) _______ reading about the damage we
are doing to the environment. The earth is (2) _______ threatened now and the future looks bad. What can each of
us do?
We can not (3) _______ up our polluted rivers and seas overnight. (4) _______ can we stop the
disappearance of plants and animals. But we can stop adding the problem while scientists search (5) _______
answers, and laws are (6) _______ in natures defense.
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle completely, but some steps are easy to (7) _______: cut down the
amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as (8) _______. It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces
(9) _______ bills. We must all make a personal (10) _______ to work for the future of our planet if we want to
ensure a better world for our grandchildren.
Your answer:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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SECTION C: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
All dogs are ...................................................................................................................
2. John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing.
Not until ........................................................................................................................
3. We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the children.
So as .............................................................................................................................
4. The machine is undeniably of great help.
It is .................................................................................................................................
5. We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not.
Regardless ....................................................................................................................
II. Rewrite the following sentences using the capital words given in brackets. Do NOT change these words.
1. You should wash your shirt right now before that stain dries.

(NEEDS)

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2. I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years.

(WENT)

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3. The girls behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher.

(LOSS)

......................................................................................................................................
4. Some old people are finding it difficult to adjust to a digital technology.

(USED)

......................................................................................................................................
5. When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.

(ON)

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III. COMPOSITION
Write a composition (200 words) about the following topic: People attend college or university for many
different reasons (for example, new experiences, career pre[aration, increased knowledge). Why do you
think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to supports your answer.
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IV. Read the following advertisement:

English-speaking Tour Guides Wanted

We are a travel company managing holiday tours. We need English speaking local guides to accompany
foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam. If you have a high school diploma, have experience as a tour
guide, a good manner, speak fluent English and are willing to work hard for long hours, please contact:
The Manager, Vinatour, 450 Nguyen Du Street , Hanoi. Telephone No: 04 824 0139.
Write a letter to Vinatour, applying for the job mentioned in that advertisement .
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SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (25pts)

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I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the numbered box
provided below.
(0,25pt x 20 = 5 pts)
1. B
6. C
11. A
16. A

2. B
7. D
12. A
17. D

3. A
8. A
13. A
18. C

4. C
9. B
14. A
19. B

5. D
10. D
15. C
20. D

II. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. Write your answer in the numbered
box provided below.
(1pt x 10 = 10 pts)
1. misunderstanding
6. variety

2. personal
7. attention

3. meaningful
8. activities

4. organizations
9. priorities

5. commitment
10. contribution

III. Each line in the following passage has ONE mistake, Find it and correct it .Write your answer in the
numbered box provided below.
(1pt x 10 = 10 pts)
Line
1
2
3
4
5

Mistake
possibility
hundred
almost
producing
and

Correction
ability
hundreds
most
produced
or

Line
6
7
8
9
10

Mistake
out
what
them
rising
production

Correction
out of
that/ which
theirs
raising
product

SECTION B: READING COMPREHENSION.(25pts)

I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. (1pt x 10 = `10 pts)
1. C
6. D

2. D
7. D

3. A
8. C

4. B
9. A

5. B
10. B

II. Read the passage. Five sentences have been removed from the passage. Choose from sentences A-G the
one which best fits each gap numbered from 1 to 5 . There are two extra sentences which you do not need
to use.
(1pt x 5 = 5 pts)
1. F

2. D

3. C

4. A

5. B

III. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box
provided below.
(1pt x 10 = 10 pts)
1. without
6. passed

2. being
7. take

3. clean
8. possible

4. Nor/Neither
9. household

5. for
10. decision
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SECTION C:WRITING (35pts)
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
(1pt x 5 = 5 pts)
1. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves.
2. John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing.
Not until John (had) received the offer of promotion in writing did he celebrate
3. We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the children.
So as not to disturb the children, we left quietly
4. The machine is undeniably of great help.
It is undeniable that the machine is very helpful/of great help.
5. We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not.
Regardless .of whatever problems, we must continue our efforts.
II. Rewrite the following sentences using the capital words given in brackets. Do NOT change these words.
(1pt x 5 = 5 pts)
1. You should wash your shirt right now before that staim dries.
(NEEDS)
Your shirt needs washing/to be washed before that staim dries.
2. I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years.
(WENT)
The last time ........ I went to Oxford was ..... at least ten years ago.
3. The girls behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher
(LOSS)
The Head Teacher was at a loss to comprehend the girls behavior.
(USED)
4. Some older people are finding it difficult to adjust to a digital technology.
Some older people cant get used to adjusting to a digital technology
5. When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.
(ON)
On being asked about the strike, the minister declined to comment.
III. Write composition. (20pts)
IV. Write a letter. (10pts)
SECTION D: LISTENING (10pts)
Part 1. Listen to the conservation between Jenny and Gavin. Put a ticket ( ) to the question to which the answer
is Yes.
Jenny
Gavin
1
Did you always work very hard?

2
Did you always listen carefully to your teacher?
3
Did you always behave well?
4
Did you pass your exams easily?
5
Did you always write your homework slowly and carefully?
6
Did you think school days are/were the best days of your life?
Part 2. Listen and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F):
1. _____ American workers have changed from manufacturing jobs to service jobs.
2. _____ manufacturing jobs are jobs in which workers make something.
3. _____ Personal services are one or the five service jobs.
4. _____ 70 % of workers produced goods one hundred yeats ago.
5. _____ 80 % of workers will work in the survice sector by the year 2020.
Total: 100 / 5 = 20 pts
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