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A. MULTIPLECHOICE (40 PTS)
I. Grammar and Structures (5 pts) Choose the best option to complete the following sentences
1. _________ Paul realize that he was on the wrong flight.
A. No sooner had the plane taken off than
B. It was not until the plane had taken off that
C. Only after the plane had taken off
D. Not until the plane had taken off did
2. __________ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountains do not seem high at all. A. A comparison
B. Compare them C. If you compare D. When compared
3. They have considered all the 100 applications, _________ seem suitable for the position. A. none of them B. none of these C. none of which D. none of whom
4. _________ to the South in the winter is a popular fact. A. Where birds migrate B. Bird migratings C. When birds migrate D. That birds migrate
5: I saw him hiding something in a_______ bag. A. small plastic black B. black small plastic C. small black plastic D. plastic small black
6. Some crimes seem to be ___________ in this country than in others. A. less common enough B. much less common C. the least common D. very less common
7. John would rather _______ class yesterday than today A. go to B. went to C. have gone to D. him went to
8. Beneath the streets of a modern city _______ of walls, columns, cables, pipes, and tunnels required
to satisfy the needs of its inhabitants. A. the existing network B. exists the network
C. the network’s existence D. where exists
9. Despite their effort, they were unable to stop the __________ of typhoid. A. breakout B. outbreak C. breakthrough D. breakdown
10. Is it necessary that I _______ here tomorrow? A. will be B. were C. be D. am KEYS: ( 0.5 pt x 10) 1. D 2. D 3. C 4. D
5. C 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. C
II. Phrasal verbs and Prepositions (5 pts) Choose the best option to complete the following sentences
1. I can’t walk in these high-heeled boots. I keep __________ A. falling off B. falling back
C. falling over D. falling out
2. The book says that the revolution was _______ off by the assassination of the state governor. A. launched B. cropped C. triggered D. prompted
3. I don’t think she can get her message _______ to the students. She seems too nervous. A. across B. around C. out D. over
4. Doctors advise people who are deficient __________ vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables. A. from B. of C. in D. for
5. Please and see us some time - you’re always welcome.
A. come to B. come about C. come round D. come away
6. One person __________seven in the world speaks perfect English. A. from B. within C. for among D. out of. 7.
A washing machine of this type will certainly __________normal domestic use.
A. stand up for B. get on to C. take down with D. come up with 8.
She set __________some money each month for her holiday.
A. aside B. back C. about D. up
9. When you are an old age pensioner, you have to learn to __________ a very small income. A. live on B. live up to C. live out D. live down
10. When the alarm went off, Mick just turned __________and went back to sleep. A. down B. over C. up D. out KEYS: ( 0.5 pt x 10)
1.C 2. C 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.D 7.A 8.A 9.A 10. B III.
Vocabulary (10 pts) Choose the best option to complete the following sentences
1. As we approached the house, I had a ______ that something terrible had happened. A. prediction B. forethought C. premonition D. anticipation
2. You can’t tell what someone is like just from their ________. A. character B. looking C. appearance D. personality
3. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
4. Many husbands and wives can't remember why they ever got ____ in the first place because they no
longer have anything in common. A. divorced B. engaged C. married D. proposed
5. I know you have been working very hard today. Let's ________ and go home. A. pull my leg B. call it a day C. put your back up D. pros and cons
6. Parents are always willing to lend a sympathetic ____ to their children when they have problems. A. hand B. ear C. eye D. paw
7. Will it make any _______ to them if we deliver their equipment tomorrow? A. displeasure B. alteration C. difference D. conflict
8. Helen was ________ disappointed when she learnt that she hadn’t won the beauty contest. A. seriously B. bitterly C. strongly D. heavily
9. I don't know what to say to break the ____ with someone I've just met at the party. A. air B. ice C. leg D. rule
10. I don't really ____ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it. A. annoy B. have C. see D. take
11. The match will be screened on TV with _________ commentary by Any Gray. A. lively B. live C. alive D. living
12. Not all the winners will receive great prizes, but nobody leaves ____. A. blank-handed B. clear-handed C. empty-handed D. white-handed
13. As the drug took _________, the patient became quieter. A. effect B. force C. influence D. action
14. My dad wants me to go to university, but I'm in ____ minds about it. A. different B. my C. some D. two
15. His comments _________ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case. A. reflect B. bear C. give D. possess
16. His youngest daughter was the ____ of his eye. A. apple B. honey C. sweet D. strawberry
17. The ASEAN charter entered into ____ after ten members signed it. A. action B. force C. influence D. order
18. Generation ____ is the difference in the thoughts and viewpoints amongst generations living together. A. distance B. gap C. space. D. All are correct
19.Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will _______ success in the future.
A. gather B. collect C. master D. achieve
20. I wish you’d do the accounts. I don’t have ________ for numbers. A. a head B. a mind C. the heart D. the nerve KEYS ( 0.5 pt x 20) 1.C 2. C 3.B 4.C 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.B 9.B 10.C 11. B 12.C 13. A 14.D 15. B 16. A 17.B 18. B 19.D 20. A IV.
Guided Cloze (10 pts) Read the text below and decide which answer best fits Passage A
(1)____ history, women have always aimed for the recognized place in (2)____. Guided by
their own (3)____ of knowledge and expertise, women like Marie Curie in science, Mary
Wollstonecraft in literary writing, Simone de Beauvois in philosophical existentialist debate, and Marie
Stopes in medicine, to name a few, have brought about (4)____ awareness of the role of the women in
any walks of life. These women have helped redefine and (5)____ the nature of women’s place in
society. Today the (6)____ of global women’s organizations and the impact of women’s contributions
(7)____ society show that progress has been made and the progress in furthering the role of women in
society has been some benefit to the (8)____ woman. It is true to say that not all women have the same
need. The need of the woman who stays at home and (9)_____ children will differ widely from the
woman who works outside. Nonetheless, in the extensive field of equal opportunities, it would be good
to know that access in given to both with equal measure according to the true value of respective
abilities. It also would be good to know that the woman at home is recognized as a valued (10)____ of
society just as much as the one who deals on business outside the home. 1. A. Throughout B. Among C. During D. Upon 2. A. social B. society C. socialize D. socialist 3. A. region B. farm C. path D. field 4. A. a B. an C. the D. no article 5. A. gain
B. encourage C. consolidate D. force 6. A. right B. spread C. limit D. belief 7. A. on B. for C. with D. at 8. A. own
B. private C. individual D. personal 9. A. rises
B. raises C. increases D. lifts 10. A. party
B. competitor C. partner D. member KEYS ( 0.5 pt x 10) 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. D Passage B CAR CATCHES FIRE
Three people jumped ……………( 1) a car on a busy Oxford road after a fire started under the bonnet
this morning. They were just able to rescue their possessions before the car burst into …………..(2).
Mr. Peter Collins, 25, of Wey Road, Berinsfield …………….(3) his Avenger astate car home
………….(4) work with two friends when he noticed smoke coming into the car. He stopped,
…………(5) was unable to open the bonnet. He poured a bottle of water over the radiator where the
smoke was coming from, but could not put out the flames. He then ………… (6) to get fire
extinguishers from a nearby…………(7) , but ………….(8) also failed to have any effect. ……….(9)
he telephoned for a ……..(10) , but by the time it arrived, the car was totally burned out. 1. A. into B. on C. out of D. over 2. A. flames B. petrol C. smoke D. sparks 3. A.drove B. has driven C. was driving D. was driven 4. A. to B. from C. at D. in 5.A. but B. because C. although D. so 6. A. wandered B. jumped C. walked D. ran 7.A. hospital B. garage C.library D. swimming pool 8. A. this B. those C. that D. these 9. A. At length B.Finally C. At the end D. Terminally 10. A. police car B. ambulance C. taxi D. fire engine KEYS ( 0.5 pt x 10) 1.C 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. B 10. D
V. Reading Comprehension (10 pts) Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question Passage A
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant
language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after
having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of
1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended
even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries,
English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade),
colonization, and missionary work. That small enslaves of English speakers became established and
grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy.
Currently, more than 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in
English. Two thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of
technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are 700
million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the
largest number of nonnative users of any language in the world.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The number of nonnative users of English.
B. The French influence on the English language.
C. The expansion of English as an international language.
D. The use of English for science and technology.
2. English began to be used beyond England approximately............................. A. in 1066 B. around 1350 C. before 1600 D. after 1600
3. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion
C. missionaries. D. colonization
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Most of the information stored on computer systems is in English.
B. Only one thirds of the world’s science writing is in languages other than English.
C. English is the only language used in technology, and advertising.
D. International airports and air controllers use mostly English.
5. According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world today? A. A quarter million B. Half a million C. 350 million D. 700 million. KEYS ( 0.5 pt x 5) 1. C 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. C Passage B
Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause diseases in
animals. In addition, man can catch the diseases from animals. In fact, a greater number of wild birds
seem to carry the viruses without showing any evidence of illness. Some scientists conclude that a
large family of influenza viruses may have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth
100 million years and is able to carry the viruses without contracting the disease. There is even
convincing evidence to show that virus strain are transmitted from place to place and from continent to continent by migrating birds.
It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the
same time. The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N
spikes. This raises the possibility that a human influenza viruses can recombine with an influenza
virus from a lower animal to produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that
is the way major new strains come into being. Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains
may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a new strain which is transmitted to man.
1. According to the passage, scientists have discovered that influenza viruses _______
A. cause ill health in wild animals
B. do not always cause symptoms in birds
C. are rarely present in wild birds
D. change when transmitted from animals to man
2. What is known about the influenza viruses?
A. It was first found in a group of very old birds.
B. All the different strains can be found in wild birds.
C. It existed over 100 million years ago.
D. It can survive in many different places.
3. According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains can appear when______
A. H and N spikes are produced
B. animal and bird viruses are combined
C. dissimilar types of viruses recombine
D. two viruses of the same type are contracted
4. New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by_______ A. a type of wild pig B. diseased lower animals C. a group of migrating birds D. a variety of means
5. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following are ways of producing new
strains of influenza EXCEPT_______
A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining
B. animal viruses recombining with human viruses
C. two animal viruses recombining
D. two animal viruses recombining in a human KEYS ( 0.5 pt x 5) 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. D Passage C
Millions of people tune into the weather forecast each evening on televisions. Most of them
imagine that the presenter does little more than arrive at the studio a few minutes before the broadcast,
read the weather, and then go home.
In fact, this image is far from the truth. The two-minute bulletin which we all rely on when we
need to know tomorrow’s weather is the result of a hard day’s work by the presenter, who is actually a
highly-qualified meteorologist.
Every morning after arriving at the TV studios, the first task of the days is to collect the latest
data from the National Meteorological Office. This office provides up-to-the-minute information
about weather conditions throughout the day, both in Britain and around the world. The information is
very detailed and includes predictions, satellite and radar pictures, as well as more technical data. After
gathering all the relevant material from this office, the forecaster has to translate the scientific
terminology and maps into images and words which viewers can easily understand.
The final broadcast is then carefully planned. It is prepared in the same way as other
programmes. The presenter decides what to say and in what order to say it. Next, a “story board” is
drawn up which lays out the script word for word. What makes a weather forecast more complicated
than other programmes are the maps and electronic images which are required. The computer has to be
programmed so that the pictures appear in the correct order during the bulletin.
The time allocated for each broadcast can also alter. This is because the weather report is
screened after the news, which can vary in length. The weather forecaster doesn’t always know how
much time is available, which means that he/she has to be thoroughly prepared so that the material can
be adapted to the time available.
Another related complication is that the weather forecast has to be a live broadcast; it cannot be
pre-recorded. Live shows are very nerve-racking for the presenter because almost anything can go
wrong. Perhaps the most worrying aspect for every weather forecaster is getting the following day’s
predictions wrong. Unfortunately for them this is not an unusual occurrence; the weather is not always
possible to predict accurately.
The weather is a national obsession in Britain, perhaps because it is so changeable. It’s the
national talking point, and most people watch at least one daily bulletin. It can be mortifying for a
weather man or woman who has predicted rain for the morning to wake up to brilliant sunshine.
These days, a weather forecaster’s job is even more complicated because they are relied upon to
predict other environmental conditions. For example, in the summer the weather forecast has to include
the pollen count for hay fever sufferers. Some also include reports on ultraviolet radiation intensity to help people avoid sunburn.
The job of a weather forecaster is certainly far more complicated than just pointing at a map
and describing weather conditions. It’s a job for professionals who can cope with stressful and demanding conditions.
1. What perception do most people have of weather forecasters?
A. They have many qualifications.
B. They do a hard day’s work at the studio.
C. They always tell the truth.
D. They work very short hours.
2. Meteorologists get their forecasting information from _________ A. the TV studio
B. the country’s main weather centre
C. satellite and radar information D. their office
3. The phrase up-to-the-minute is closest in meaning to _________ A. very brief B. very short C. (the) most recent D. fashionable
4. Creating a weather report is complex because __________
A. maps have to be drawn
B. radar pictures are technical
C. a lot of data has to be interpreted
D. the information includes unreliable predictions
5. The computer has to be carefully programmed _________
A. so that the visuals are sequenced correctly
B. so that the script is visible to the presenter
C. because the script has to be written on a story board
D. because electric maps are used
6. Weather forecasters have to know the material well because _________
A. the length of the report may have to change
B. the forecast may be incorporated into the news broadcast
C. the content of the report may have to change
D. the broadcast is pre-recorded
7. What does this in paragraph 6 refer to?
A. the weather forecaster’s worry
B. reading the weather ‘live’
C. giving a forecast that doesn’t come true D. an accurate prediction
8. The word mortifying is closest in meaning to __________ A. embarrassing B. enjoyable C. deceitful D. frightening
9. In Britain, people’s attitude to the weather _________ A. is not changeable
B. depends on the prediction being for a sunny or rainy day
C. makes it a top discussion topic D. is a national problem
10. Nowadays, weather forecasters have to ________
A. do experiments to determine the pollen count.
B. simply point at maps and describe weather conditions. C. cope with professionals.
D. be able to cope under pressure. KEYS( 0.5 pt x 10) 1. D 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. D
B.WRITTEN TEST (70 PTS)
I. CLOZE TEXT. Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered
blanks provided below the passage. (0) has been done as an example. (20pts) Passage A
People have always dreamed of living forever, and although we all know this will (1)
........................ happen, we still want to live as long as possible. Naturally, there are advantages and
disadvantages to a long (2) ........................
In the first place, people (3) ........................ live longer can spend more time with their family
and friends. Secondly, people who have busy working lives look forward to a long, relaxing time when
they can do the things they have never had time for.
(4) ........................ the other hand, there are some serious disadvantages. Firstly, many people
become ill and consequently have to (5) ........................ time in hospital or become (6) ........................ on
their children and friends. Many of them (7) ........................ this dependence annoying or
embarrassing. In addition to this, the (8) ........................ people get, the fewer friends they seem to have
because old friends die or become ill and it's often (9) ........................ to make new friends.
To sum up, it seems that living to a very old age is worthwhile for people who stay healthy (10)
........................ to remain independent and enjoy life. KEYS( 1.0pt x 10) 1. not/ never 2. life 3. who/that 4. On 5. spend 6. dependent 7. find 8. older 9. hard/difficult 10. Enough Passage B Cell Phones
Cell phones have been popular in Japan (0. since) the early 1990s, but it was (1)________ until
1999 that their use really took off. The age of cell phones has emerged, but with it come problems.
Cell phones are used on buses and trains, in restaurants, and in all areas of (2)________. They
cause problems when they (3)________ during meetings, concerts, weddings, or even funerals.
What's more, people speak loudly in public, and students read and text messages during lessons.
(4)________ seriously, when a cell phone is used near a person (5)________ a pacemaker to regulate
his heartbeat, its radio waves may interfere with the functioning of the pacemaker.
Now, something is being done to solve these(6)________. In many places, new technology is
being used to block cell phone calls. Airline(7)________ are requested to stop using cell phones while
on board.Concerthallsasktheiraudiencetoswitchtheirphonestothe(8)________ mode. However, phone
users fear that if they do not(9)________ their phones, they will lose valuable business opportunities.
That's why many do not (10)________ off their phones even when they are asked to. KEYS ( 1.0pt x 10) 1. not 2. life 3.ring 4.More 5.using 6.problems 7.passengers 8.silent 9.answer 10. turn/switch
II/ Word formation (20 pts)
Part 1 .Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in block capitals. (10 pts)
1. Her ________________ was so great that she broke a glass. ANXIOUS
2. He promised to come but he’s very _________________. RELY
3. She is extremely ___________ about the history of art. KNOW
4. His behavior always ______ me at the parties. EMBARRASS
5. She made no ____________ to our conversation of the night before. REFER
6. He is completely ______, not only is he lazy but also he is dishonest. EMPLOY
7. He took ________ in the work he had done. PROUD
8. The old fishing village is very ___________. PICTURE
9. Oscar had eaten so much that he had to ___________ his belt. LOOSE
10. In some areas water has to be boiled to ______________ it. PURE KEYS ( 1.0pt x 10) 6. UNEMPLOYABLE 1. ANXIETY 7. PRIDE 2. UNRELIABLE 8. PICTURESQUE 3. KNOWLEDGEABLE 9. LOOSEN 4. EMBARRASSES 10. PURIFY 5. REFERENCE
Part 2. Read the following passage and supply the correct forms of the given words (10 pts)
The (1. SAY)……………………. “never judge a book by its cover” could not be more true for
Ridiculous Rules by Marjorie Alien. The cover is completely blank, whereas the book is crammed full
of wonderful examples and anecdotes. Allen is an (2. SPEAK)…………….….. critic of much of what is taught to
native and non-native speakers of English, and has issued a (3.
DECLARE)………………….. of war against textbooks and style books which tell lies. Take the
ridiculous and (4. MEAN) ……………………….rule of never ending a sentence with a preposition.
The lovely - if famous - story goes, that Winston Churchill, well known for his numerous (5.
WRITE)……………………… as well as for being British Prime Minister during the Second World
War, received a manuscript back from an ignorant (6. EDIT)………………… who had told him rather
rudely that he had to (7. PHRASE)…………………….. a sentence which ended with a preposition.
Churchill responded by making the simple yet forceful (8. STATE) ………………….. in the margin:
“”This is an impertinence up with which I will not put.” - the (9. IMPLY) ………………………
being that not to end a sentence with a preposition often sounds ridiculous in English. Sadly, Alien
informs us that the story is probably mere (10. HEAR)……………………….. and that Church® may
have actually only written “rubbish!” in the margin. Your answer
1……………………………………
6………………………………….
2……………………………..…….
7………………………………….
3……………………………………
8……………………………………
4……………………………………
9……………………………………
5……………………………………
10………………………………….. KEYS ( 1.0pt x 10) 1. SAYING 6. EDITOR 2. OUTSPOKEN 7. REPHRASE 3. DECLARATION 8. STATEMENT 4. MEANINGLESS 9. IMPLICATION 5. WRITINGS 10. HEARSAY
III. ERROR CORRECTION (10 pts)
There are ten errors in the passage. Find and correct them. The first one has been done as an example.
Let us to suppose that you are in the position of a parent. Would you allow your children read
any book they wanted to without first checking their content? Would you take them to see any film
without first finding whether it is suitable for them? If your answer of these questions is yes, then you
are either extremely permissive, or just plain irresponsible. If your answer is not, then you are
exercising your right as a parent to protect your children form what you consider to be desirable
influences. In other words, by acting as a censor yourself, you are admitting that there is a strong case for censorship.
Children need protection and it is the parents’ responsibility to provide it. But what about
adults? Aren’t they old enough to decide that is good for them? The answer is that many adults are, but
don’t make the mistake of thinking that all adults are as yourself. Censorship is for the good of society
as a whole. Highly civilized people might find it possible to live together without laws of any kind :
they would just rely on good sense to solve their problems. But imagine what chaotic there would be if
we live in a society without laws! Like the law, censorship contributes to the common good.
Example: to suppose → suppose
1. _________________ → _________________
2. _________________ → _________________
3. _________________ → _________________
4. _________________ → _________________
5. _________________ → _________________
6. _________________ → _________________
7. _________________ → _________________
8. _________________ → _________________
9. _________________ → _________________
10. ________________ → _________________ KEYS KEYS ( 1.0pt x 10)
1. read → to read 2. their → its
3. finding → finding out 4. of → to 5. not → no
6. desirable → undesirable 7. that → what 8. as → like 9. chaotic → chaos 10. live → lived
IV. Sentence Transformation (20 pts)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (10pts)
1. They couldn't deceive customers although they used attractive advertisements.
Whatever _____________________________________________________________________
2. Because the chemicals were properly combined, the prescription has brought expected result.
Because of ____________________________________________________________________
3. She delayed writing her book until she had done a lot of research.
Only after ____________________________________________________________________
4. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
The average __________________________________________________________________
5. The passengers don't realize how lucky they have been.
Little ________________________________________________________________________ KEYS ( 2.0pts x 5)
1. Whatever attractive advertisements they used, they couldn't deceive customers.
2. Because of the proper combination of the chemicals, the prescription has brought expected result.
3. Only after she had done a lot of research did she begin to write her book.
4. The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is greater than that of the Atlantic.
5. Little do the passengers realize how lucky they have been.
Rewrite the following sentences, using the words in parentheses. Don’t alter these words in anyway. (10pts)
6. He needs to consider the amount the holiday is going to cost. (ACCOUNT)
He needs ____________________________________________ much the holiday is going to cost.
7. There is a continual rise in the number of club members this year. (RISING)
The number of club members ________________________________________ this year.
8. John's students always respected him. (LOOKED)
John ___________________________________ by his students.
9. It is unusual for Carol to get angry with her staff. (HARDLY)
Carol __________________________________________ temper with her staff.
10. There’s no point arguing about this small detail, in my opinion. (WORTH)
→ This small detail____________________________________________________________. KEYS ( 2.0pts x 5)
6. He needs to take into account how much the holiday is going to cost.
7. The number of club members is rising continually this year.
8. John was always looked up to by his students.
9. Carol hardly ever loses her temper with her staff.
10. If the gym had not put up its fee last month, I would be a member. THE END !