TRIAL EXAMINATION Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 1. A. generous B. electricity C. horrible D. famous 2. A. mathematics B. history C. literature D. physics 3. A. overweight B. popular C. beautiful D. tomorrow 4. A. invention B. complexion C. tradition D. question 5. A. economy B. village C. interest D. industry Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.We _____ for three hours and are very tired. A. are walking B. have been walking C. were walking D. had been walking 6. The policeman explained to us___________________get to the market. A. how B. how could C. how we could D. how could we 7. _______________________ from Bill, all the students said they would go. A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate 8. Not until a monkey is several years old___________to exhibit signs of independence from its mother. A. beginning B. does it begin C. and begin D. it begins 9. At the election you must mark your paper, fold it and drop it in to the ________box A. voting B. ballot C. selection D. nomination 10.Had the drought not lowered the reservoir the ancient village_______________________ A. wouldn't be discovered B. wouldn't have been discovered C. can't have been discovered D. can't be discovered 11. “Never say that again, __________________________” A. won’t you B. do you C. don’t you D. will you 12.Mary: “ Do you think it will rain ? “ Jenny: “Oh ! ________” A. I don’t hope. B. I hope not. C. I don’t hope so D. It’s hopeless 13.It is believed _____________ causes insomnia. A. too much caffeine which B. that too much caffeine C. it in too much caffeine D. too much caffeine that 14.The train accident _____________ the other train’s departure by a few hours. A. sent back B. called off C. delayed D. retained 15.Not only________ much bigger than any other planets, but unlike the planets, it consists completely of gaseous material. A. Sun is B. the Sun, which is C. is the Sun D. that the Sun 16 “ More coffee?, Anybody?” - “ ______________________________.” A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. Yes, I’d love to C. Yes, please D. It’s right, I think 17.____________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser. A. Being not B. Not having been C. Have not been D. Having not been 18.She has to pass all her exams or _____________she would have no holiday. A. instead B. else C. therefore D. though 19.We have had the roof of our house __________________________ A. to replace B. replace C. replaced D. been replaced 20.From the hotel there is a good ___________________________of the mountains. A. vision B. view C. sight D. picture 21.If you require any more ______________________about the holiday, please telephone us. A. description B. information C. news D. fact 22.He __________________________me to believe that they had left the district. A. made B. led C. assured D. confirmed 23.He was completely_________________________by her tale of hardship. A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken up 24.He lost his job_____________________________no fault of his own. Page 1 A. through B. by C. with D. over 25.Sarah is a young girl with________ and a straight nose. A. almond-shaped eyes B. almond-eyed shape C. eyes shaped almond D. almond-shape eyed 26.You shouldn't ___________ to your teacher like that. It was very rude. A. have talked B. talk C. have be talked D. talked 27.Old houses have a_____________________________to be draughty. A. tendency B. habit C. problem D. characteristic 28.Oh, no! My wallet has been __________________________________ A. robbed B. picked C. stolen D. theft 29.There's someone at the door ___________________________________it. A. I'm answering B. I answer C. I'll answer D. I answered 30.Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful_______in computer software. A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D. volunteer 31 “ Can I use your motorbike this evening?” - “ _____________________________” A. Of course, you can B. Of course, you might C. It’s my pleasure D. Do it if you can 32.His father left New York. The doctor suggested he________there. A. not stayed B. won’t saty C. not stay D. not go to stay 33.No one died in the accident,________? A. didn’t they B. did he C. didn’t he D. did they 34.The students got the librarian________books for them. A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. buying Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40. The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George Washington to live in it. It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants. President and Mrs.John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800. When the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was hung in the unfinished East Room to dry. Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends. When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to leave.All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed.It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence. Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president. 35.Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text? A. George Washington’s life in the White House. B.The Early History of the White House. C. The burning of the White House. D. Presidential Policies of Early U.S.Presidents. 36.Why did George Washington not love in the White House? A. It had been burned by the British. B. He did not like the architectural features. C. He did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered. D.Construction had not yet been completed. 37.The word “ inhabitant” in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to: A. modifications B. moves C. celebrations D. residents 38.It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was: A. the first president of the United States. B. the second president of the United States. C. the third president of the United States. D. the fourth president of the United States. 39.What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in? A. main staircase B. laundry yard C. pool D. A and B Page 2 40.The author most likely discusses the “ staircase” in paragraph 1 in order to: A. show the elegance of the new White House B. explain the architectural features added by Jefferson. C. provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House. D. demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire. 41.The word “ forces” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by: A. military B.effort C. power D. energy 42.According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s tenure in the White House? A. He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House. B. He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British. C. He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams. D. He was accepting of the many inconveniences. 43.According to the passage, when James monroe came to the White House, it had been: A. repressed B. reconstructed C. relocated D. reserved 44.The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses: A. the details of the destruction of the White House by the British. B. James Monroe’s policies as presidents. C. modifications by presidents who followed. D. other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 45.She is no longer young to enter a beautiful contest. A. is B. longer young C. to enter D. beautiful 46.Supposed that you failed your driving test, would you take it again? A. would you take B. driving test C. failed D. Supposed that 47.I hadn’t understood his directions. However, I asked him to repeat what he’d said. A. However B. hadn’t understood C. he’d said D. asked him 48.Although there were a lot of opposition initially, many people now accept that infertile couples have the right to medical help. A. now B. were C. a lot of opposition D. medical help 49.With the development of the Internet and the World Wide Web, businessmen do not hardly have as much traveling as they used to. A. they used to B. businessmen C. hardly have D. development of Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 51 to 60. ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS Paul Watson is an environmental activist. He is a man who believes that he must do something, not just talk about doing something. Paul believes in protecting endangered animals, and he protects them in controversial ways. Some people think that Watson is a hero and admire him very much. Other people think that he is a criminal. On July 16 th , 1979, Paul Watson and his crew were on his ship, which is called the Sea Shepherd. Watson and the people who work on the Sea Shepherd were hunting on the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal. However, they had a strange prey; instead of hunting for animals, their prey was a ship, the Sierra. The Sea Shepherd found the Sierra, ran into it and sank it. As a result, the Sierra never returned to the sea. The Sea Shepherd, on the other hand, returned to its home in Canada. Paul Watson and his workers thought that they had been successful. The Sierra had been a whaling ship, which had operated illegally. The captain and the crew of the Sierra did not obey any of the international laws that restrict whaling. Instead, they killed as many whales as they could, quickly cut off the meat, and froze it. Later, they sold the whale meat in countries where it is eaten. Paul Watson tried to persuade the international whaling commission to stop the Sierra. However, the commission did very little, and Paul became impatient. He decided to stop the Sierra and other whaling ships in any way that he could. He offered to pay $25,000 to anyone who sank any illegal whaling ship, and he sank the Sierra. He acted because he believes that the whales must be protected. Still, he acted without the approval of the government; therefore, his actions were controversial. Page 3 Paul Watson is not the only environmental activist. Other men and women are also fighting to protect the Earth. Like Watson, they do not always have the approval of their governments, and like Watson, they have become impatient. Yet, because of their concern for the environment, they will act to protect it. 50.According to the reading, an environmental activist is someone who ____ A. runs into whaling ship B. does something to protect the Earth C. talks about protecting endangered species D. is a hero, like Paul Watson 51.When something is controversial, ____ A. everyone agrees with it B. everyone disagrees with it C. people have different ideas about it D. people protect it 52.The members of a ship’s crew are ____. A. the men and women who work on the ship B. the people who work on the airplanes C. all of the people on a ship, including the passengers D. the people who own the ship 53.The main idea of paragraph one is that ____ A. Paul Watson is a hero to some people B. activists are people who do something C. Paul Watson is a controversial environmental activist D. Paul Watson does not believe in talking 54.The Sea Shepherd was hunting ____ A. the Atlantic Ocean B. whales C. the Sierra D. Portugal 55.The author implies that Paul Watson lives in ____ A. Portugal B. a ship on the Atlantic C. the Sierra D. Canada 56.The captain and the crew of the Sierra were acting illegally because ____. A. they were not obeying international laws B. they were whaling C. they were killing and selling whales D. All of the above are correct 57.In paragraph 3 the phrase “and froze it” refers to ____. A. whale meat B. the Sierra C. whales D. the Sierra crew 58.The main idea of paragraph 3 is that ____. A. the Sierra sold whale meat in some countries B. the people on the Sierra didn’t obey international laws. C. the people on the Sierra killed as many whales as they could. D. whaling is illegal according to international law. 59.Watson ran into the Sierra because ____. A. he wanted to stop the ship’s crew from whaling B. he was impatient with the government’s actions C. he wanted to protect the whales from the whalers D. All of the above are correct Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 60.Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework. A. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework. B. Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework. C. Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework. D. As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework. 61.I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi. A. It couldn’t be Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi. B. You mustn’t have seen Mr. Phong because he’s in Hanoi C. It can’t have been Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi. D. Mr. Phong mightn’t see you because he’s in Hanoi. 62.I’m like my mum, whereas my brother looks like my dad. A. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes after my dad. Page 4 B. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes over my dad. C. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes on my dad. D. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes in my dad. 63.She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting. A. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting. B. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting. C. Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting. D. She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting. 64.They would have never accepted his money if they had known his plan. A. They knew what he wanted to do, so they refused his money. B. They agreed with his wishes because they were glad to have his money. C. They took the money he offered them without realizing his purposes. D. They didn’t know his plan and never took the money from him. 65. “ Let’s go to the cinema tonight” he suggested A. He suggested them to go to the cinema that night B. He suggested their going to the cinema that night C. He suggested they went to the cinema that night D. He suggested that let’s them to go to the cinema that night 66. “You should have finished the report by now,” the boss said to his secretary. A. The boss suggested his secretary should have finished the report on time. B. The boss scolded his secretary for not finishing the report on time. C. The boss reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time. D. The boss advised his secretary to finish the report on time. 67.I was on the point of leaving the house when he came. A. No sooner had I left the house than he came. B. I had hardly left the house when he came. C.When he came I had just left the house. D. I was just about to leave the house when he came. 68."Why don't you get your hair cut, Gavin?" said Adam. A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair. B. Gavin was suggested to have a haircut. C. It was suggestable that Adam get Gavin's haircut. D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his haircut. 69.Without skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation. A. Had it been for skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation. B. He wouldn't have survived the operation if he hadn't had skilful surgery. C. But for skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation. D. With skilful surgery he would have survived the operation. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 71 to 80. What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (71)______. An employer will consider you seriously for a (72)______ when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (73)______ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (74)______ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to (75)______ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for selfimprovement will lead to (76)______ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs. Ask (77)______ if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (78)______ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends. If you are considering a career that (79)______ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with (80)______ expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation. Page 5 70.A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened 71.A. position B. location C. spot D. room 72.A. upon B. in C. at D. for 73.A. meeting B. taking C. making D. interviewing 74.A. use B. make C. lose D. spend 75.A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed 76.A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself 77.A. interests B. fields C. opinions D. attendances 78.A. requires B. asks C. tells D. urges 79.A. a B. an C. the D. this TRIAL TEST NO 2 Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or statements: Psychologist have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes. It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment. One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better. This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect the intelligence. Gifted people can not be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining. People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice: - Marry an intelligent person. - Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents. - Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard. - Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician. 1: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ______. A. different twins generally have different levels of ability B. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement C. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability D. ability depends both on intelligence and environment 2: Scientists chose twins for their study because ______. A. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities D. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin 3: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development? A. They practice playing their instruments for many years B. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic Page 6 C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas D. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured 4: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ______. A. only their interests in computer games B. only their interests in musical instruments C. their own interests D. their parents’ interests 5: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ______. A. letting them play their own way B. starting their education at an early age C. pushing their children too hard D. permitting them to follow their own interests 6: The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that in order to become a genius, ______. A. you need to have good health and good nourishment B. you need intelligence and you need to develop it C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently. D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard 7: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean ______. A. “of high quality or an acceptable standard” B. “under the control or in the power of somebody else” C. “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful” D. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people” 8: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______. A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents B. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being D. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development 9: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ______. A. parental support and encouragement B. an expensive education C. wealthy and loving parents D. good musical instruments 10: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to ______. A. other people B. other scientists C. other geniuses D. other children Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or statements: Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. 11: What is the main topic of the passage? A. Endangered species B. Problems with industrialization C. The Bengal tiger D. International boycotts 12: The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following? A. Concerned scientists B. Enterprising researchers C. Illegal hunters D. Trained hunters 13: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A. incompetence B. indirectness C. insensitivity D. independence 14: The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast: A. A comparison and a contrast B. A problem and a solution Page 7 C. A statement and an illustration D. Specific and general information 15: What does the word “this” refer to in the passage? A. Bengal tiger B. Interest in material gain C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population 16: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction? A. Lines 4-6 B. Lines 7-9 C. Lines 10-16 D. Lines 1-3 17: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”? A. set aside B. combined C. taken D. organized 18: The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. make a payment on B. raise C. lower D. make an investment toward 19: What does the term “international boycott” refer to? A. A global increase in animal survival B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide C. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas 20: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. indifferent B. forgiving C. concerned D. surprised Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) one best answer to complete each of the following sentences: 21: ______ did Arthur realize that there was danger. A. When he entered the store B. After he had entered the store C. On entering the store D. Only after entering the store 22: After seeing the movie Centennial, ______. A. the book made many people want to read it B. the book was read by many people C. many people wanted to read the book D. the reading of the book interested many people 23: Many of the current international problems that we are now facing ______. A. are the results of misunderstandings. B. lacks of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other C. linguistic incompetences D. are because of not understanding themselves 24: Le: “I can’t understand how you missed the exit.” Linh: “Well, it was so dark that ______.” A. we could see hardly the road signs B. we could see the road signs hardly C. hardly could we see the road signs D. we could hardly see the road signs 25: George didn’t do well in the class because ______. A. he was a badly student B. he studied bad C. he failed to study properly D. he was not good studywise Read the passage and choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C or D that best fits each of the gaps: When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not (26)______ understand. Sometimes you (27)______ the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess. The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (28)______ of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal. If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is (29)______ remembering that every dictionary has its limitations. Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (30)______ of contexts. It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa. If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to (31)______ an English-English dictionary. In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (32)______ you are allowed to use one, it is very time- consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are, (33)______ , forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words. When you come across unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic. However, if you develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will (34)______ a number of possible problems and help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first thought likely. Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within the sentence and outside, and making use of clues (35)______ from the formation of the word. 26: A. wholly B. fully C. totally D. completely 27: A. inspect B. control C. check D. examine 28: A. extent B. level C. degree D. range 29: A. worth B. essential C. valuable D. vital 30: A. multiple B. variation C. variety D. diversity Page 8 31: A. survey B. consult C. refer D. inquire 32: A. In case B. Provided C. Although D. Even if 33: A. therefore B. so C. however D. so that 34: A. go over B. overcome C. get over D. surpass 35: A. coming B. extracted C. derived D. originated Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences: 36: She’d rather watch television, ______? A. wouldn’t she B. didn’t she C. hadn’t she D. doesn’t she 37: If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish the work more quickly. A. do me a favour B. take my fingers C. stand by me D. pick me up 38: There has been a sharp _____ in the number of burglaries in this area recently. A. increase B. surge C. result D. advance 39: She wants to go shopping, but she has hardly ______. A. no money B. some money C. little money D. any money 40: General ______ learning a foreign language is interesting, but not easy. A. spoken B. speaking C. speak D. speaks 41: Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week. A. twice as much as B. as much twice as C. twice more than D. as much as twice 42: ______ had the curtain been raised than the light went out. A. Only when B. Scarcely C. Hardly D. No sooner 43: Peter: “I enjoy listening to pop music.” Maria: “______.” A. I don’t B. I’m, too C. Neither do I D. So am I 44: The change in timetable will ______ many students having to catch an earlier bus A. mean B. lead C. result D. cause 45: Man’s use of colours ______ back to the time when men first used red and yellow clays to paint their bodies. A. had dated B. dating C. dated D. dates 46: They were fortune ______ from the fire before the building collapsed. A. to rescue B. to have rescued C. rescuing D. to have been rescued 47: Jim ______ care of himself. He left home when he was 16 and has been on his own since then. A. used to take B. is used to take C. is used to taking D. used to be taken 48: If coastal erosion continues to take place at the present rate, in another fifty years this beach ______. A. won’t be existing B. doesn’t exist C. isn’t going to exist D. isn’t existing 49: These days women are not expected to stay at home ______ their mothers did in the past. A. such as B. like C. as if D. as 50: Due to the storm, the flight to New York was ______ for some hours. A. cancelled B. delayed C. stopped D. given up 51: The twins look so much alike that almost no one can ______ them ______. A. tell – away B. take – on C. tell – apart D. take – apart 52: A: “When is Mr. Fields planning to retire?” B: “Soon, I think. He ______ here for a long time. He will probably retire either next year or the year after that.” A. had been working B. is working C. has been working D. worked 53: They have made no ______ at all in our talk about a common agricultural policy. A. gain B. progress C. profit D. success 54: She is not a teenager any more. She looks quite ______ now. A. grown-up B. overgrown C. outgrown D. grown through 55: ______ of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two of his most popular novels. A. He remembered B. Remembering C. Memories D. It was the memories 56: Jenifer is ______ in asking for bigger salary. She has worked really hard. A. unreasonable B. reason C. reasonable D. reasonably 57: John has been looking for his car, ______ is light blue A. whose its colour B. the colour of whichC. of which colour D. which colour Page 9 58: We would contact your nearest relative ______ any accident occurring. A. in place of B. in spite of C. on account of D. in the event of 59: Let’s begin our discussion now, ______? A. will we B. don’t we C. won’t we D. shall we 60: ______ in astronomy, the discovery of Uranus was by accident. A. Alike many finds B. Many alike finds C. It was like many finds D. Like many finds 61: Don’t try too hard. Don’t ______ off more than you can ______ A. eat – swallow B. eat – chew C. bite – swallow D. bite - chew 62: ______ you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do. A. Provided B. As much as C. As well as D. As far as 63: Ben would have studied medicine if he ______ to a medical school. A. was admitted B. had been admitted C. had admitted D. would be able to enter 64: Brenda: “Do you think it will rain?’ Carol: “Oh! ______.” A. I don’t hope B. I don’t hope so C. It’s hopeless D. I hope not 65: ______ having a well-paid job, she never has any money. A. Let alone B. Despite C. For D. Even though Choose one word marked A, B, C, or D whose stress pattern is different from the others in each group: 66: A. miraculous B. diversity C. platoon D. occupation 67: A. delivery B. ornamental C. climatic D. environment 68: A. ancestor B. tragedy C. geology D. accurate 69: A. interview B. satellite C. similar D. contestant 70: A. magnificent B. photography C. proverbial D. advantageous Circle one option A, B, C, or D that best rewrites each of the following sentences: 71: The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money. A. The bank manager was forced to hand over the money by the robbers. B. The bank manager was allowed to hand over the money by the robbers. C. The bank manager was made hand over the money by the robbers. D. The robbers helped the bank manager to hand over the money. 72: It was only because his wife helped him that he was able to finish his book. A. Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book. B. If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book. C. If only he had been able to finish his book. D. But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finish his book. 73: “Sorry, Madam. Looking after the garden is not my duty.” A. He apologized for not looking after the garden. B. He not promised to look after the garden. C. He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden. D. He asked if looking after the garden was his duty. 74: Scientists say forests are being destroyed by air pollution. A. Forests are said to be destroyed by scientists. B. Scientists blame air pollution for the destruction of forests. C. Scientists are blamed for destroying forests. D. Scientists say there’s much air pollution in the forests. 75: Much as he loved her, he couldn’t forgive her for what she had done. A. He didn’t forgive her for what she had done despite loving her very much. B. He loved her so much, that’s why he forgave her for what she had done. C. He didn’t forgive her for what she had done as he loved her very much. D. She loved him very much, so he forgave her for what she had done. Identify one underlined part that is incorrect in each of the following sentences by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D : 76: Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm. A B C D 77: Since erecting in 1886, the Statue of Liberty has served as a symbol of freedom. Page 10 [...]... cost? A clothing B clothes C garment D clothe 29 “I think women should not go to work.” “ I ” A quite agree B a little agreed C so agree D rather agreed 30 Put your shoes on properly or you’ll over A get B turn C fall D bend 31 Barney and friends gave children _ pleasure A a great deal of B a large quantity C a large deal of D a great number of 32 Do you have any objections _ this new... that again, _?” A won’t you B do you C don’t you D will you 75 _ anything suspicious arise, please let me know at once A Should B Would C Can D Did 76 Tom: “ shall we go out tonight ?”-Jane: “ ” A Yes, I can B Yes, we are C Yes, we go D Yes, let’s 77 _ the weather forecast it will rain heavily later this morning A On account of B Due to C According to D Because of 78 Many old... insists for a few days A her resting B that she rest C her to rest D that she is resting “This library card will give you free access the Internet eight hours a day.” A to B in C on D from – “How do you like your steak done?” -– “ .” A Very much B Well done C Very little D I don’t like it much John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” Laura: “ ”... 237 Have you read this article _ our competitor? 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C I'll answer D I answered 116 Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful _in computer software Page 15 A pioneer B navigator C generator D volunteer 117 - “ Can I use your motorbike this evening?” - “ _” 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 A Of course, you can B Of course, you might C It’s my pleasure D Do it if . believes that he must do something, not just talk about doing something. Paul believes in protecting endangered animals, and he protects them in controversial ways. Some people think that Watson is. A. runs into whaling ship B. does something to protect the Earth C. talks about protecting endangered species D. is a hero, like Paul Watson 51.When something is controversial, ____ A. everyone. upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the