English 12
English 12
English 12
24.In the past the trip _______ very rough and often dangerous, but things _______ a great
deal in the last hundred and fifty years.
A. was / have changed
B. is / change
C. had been / will change
D. has been / changed
25.Now you _______ from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours. [not more than]
A. are flying
B. would fly
C. will fly
D. can fly
26.When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling / watched
B. called / have watched
C. called / was watching
D. had called / watched
27.By this time next summer, you _______ your studies.
A. completes
B. will complete
C. are completing
D. will have
completed
28.Right now, Jim _______ the newspaper and Kathy _______ dinner.
A. reads / has cooked
B. is reading / is cooking
C. has read / was cooking
D. read / will be cooking
29.Last night at this time, they _______ the same thing. She _______ and he_______ the
Newspaper.
A. are doing / is cooking / is reading
B. were doing / was cooking / was reading
C. was doing / has cooked / is reading
D. had done / was cooking /read
30.When I _______ home last night, I _______ that Jane _______ a beautiful candlelight
dinner.
A. had arrived / discovered / prepared
B. was arriving / had discovered / was preparing
C. have arrived / was discovering / had prepared
D. arrived / discovered / was preparing
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
31.They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents.
A. Their parents do not want them to go out in the evening.
B. Their parents never let them to go out in the evening.
C. Going out in the evening is permitted by their parents.
D. Although their parents do not allow, they still go out in the evening.
32.Although my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children.
A. My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children.
B. Busy at work as my parents are, they try to find time for their children.
C. My parents are too busy at work to find time for their children.
D. My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work.
33.His eel soup is better than any other soups I have ever eaten.
A. Of all the soups I have ever eaten, his eel soup is the best.
B. I have ever eaten many soups that are better than his eel soup.
C. His eel soup is the worst of all soups I have eaten.
D. His eel soup is good but I have ever eaten many others better.
34.She gets up early to prepare breakfast so that her children can come to school on time.
A. Despite her getting up early to prepare breakfast, her children cannot come to school on
time.
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B. Because she wants her children to come to school on time, she gets up early to prepare
breakfast.
C. If she does not get up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on
time.
D. Unless she gets up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on
time.
35.The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for a year.
B. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted a year.
D. At last I went to the museum after a year.
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life.
She was only ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support
their family alone. Her mother soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family,
and Jean, being one of the oldest, had to help care for her younger siblings. Although she had
much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student.
She went on to graduate 10th in her class at Otsego High School in 1953.
While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a
dance in Alamo; and they were quite taken with each other. Over the next few years, their love
for each other blossomed and they were married on February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in
school. At the time, Chuck was serving his country in the military, and had come home on
leave to marry his sweetheart. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve
in Korea for the next fifteen months.
Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Otsego
area. To help make ends meet, Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a
while, before taking a job at the cheese company in Otsego. In 1964, Chuck and Jean were
overjoyed with the birth of their son, Chuck, who brought great joy into their lives. Jean
remembered how her mother was always gone so much working after her father died and she
did not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote herself to the role of a mother. [be
taken with sb/sth: find sb/sth attractive or interesting;
on leave: absent with permission; blossom: develop; make (both) ends meet: earn enough
money to live without getting into debt]
36.After Jean's father passed away, her mother used to _______.
A. work outside the home
B. be a housewife
C. support the family alone
D. work as a secretary
37.Which is not referred to Jean?
A. She was a responsible girl.
B. She never helped her mother with household chores.
C. She often did well at school.
D. She went to high school.
38.Jean's husband was a _______.
A. teacher
B. dancer
C. soldier
D. servant
39.Jean _______.
A. served in the military
B. lived in Korea for fifteen months
C. had a daughter
D. got married when she was a student
40.Which is not TRUE about Jean?
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A. obsessed
B. obliged
C. obtained
D. observed
8. It is important to have someone that you can__________in.
A. talk
B. speak
C. confide
D. know
9. Most adjectives can be used to __________a noun.
A. precede
B. advance
C. occur
D. stand
10. Which of the following sentences has the correct word order?
A. She walks usually past my house in the morning.
B. She in the morning walks usually past my house.
C. She usually walks past my house in the morning.
D. She walks usually in the morning past my house.
11. I'm very tired now because __________ more than 800 kilometers today.
A. I'm driving
B. I've driven
C. I drive
D. I've been
driving
12. When she returned home from work, she __________a bath.
A. takes
B. took
C. has taken
D. was taking
13. Your car is quite old. It's the same as__________.
A. us
B. our
C. ours
D. we're
14. My father didn't go to college; __________did my mother.
A. none
B. either
C. so
D. neither
15. Our English teacher would like __________.
A. that we practicing our pronunciation
B. us practicing our pronunciation
C. us to practice our pronunciation
D. we to practice our pronunciation
16. Our relatives__________meet us at the station this evening.
A. are being
B. are going to
C. go to
D. will be to
17. He __________for that company for five months when it went bankrupt.
A. has been worked
B. has worked
C. had been working
D. was working
18. At this time next week, all of the students__________for their examinations.
A. will be sat
B. have been sitting
C. have sat
D. will be sitting
19. Rachel is good at badminton. She__________ every game.
A. wins
B. winning
C. have won
D. is able win
20. -"Let's have a pizza." -"__________"
A. Not again
B. It doesn't matter
C. Its a good idea
D. Not really
21. I didn't need __________anything. I just sat there and listened.
A. say
B. saying
C. to say
D. having said
22. She prefers carnations __________roses. In fact, she dislikes roses.
A. to
B. from
C. over
D. than
23. My mother made a birthday cake__________.
A. about me
B. for me
C. to me
D. to I
24. He can't go out because he __________his work.
A. doesn't finish
B. hasn't finished
C. didn't finish
D. hadn't finished
25. Our neighbours are normally very noisy, but they're__________this evening.
A. unusual quiet
B. unusual quietly
C. unusually quiet
D. unusually
quietly
26. I saw him hiding something in a __________bag.
A. plastic small black
B. small plastic black
C. black small plastic
D. small black plastic
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27. If Tan Son Nhat Airport __________clear of fog we'll land there.
A. is
B. was
C. will be
D. could be
28. Did he tell you __________?
A. where could we meet him
B. we would be able to meet him where
C. where would be able to meet him
D. where we would meet him
29. If she had known how awful this job was going to be, she__________it.
A. would accept
B. wouldn't accept
C. wouldn't have accepted
D. would have accepted
30. I'll see you __________.
A. at the moment B. in an hour
C. last night
D. usually
31. You__________write to her for she'll be here tomorrow.
A. don't
B. mustn't
C. needn't
D. haven't
32. You__________to spend more time in the library.
A. must
B. should
C. had better
D. ought
33. Carol is excited__________her new job.
A. for starting
B. to starting
C. about starting
D. for start
34. __________if they had feathers instead of hair?
A. Can people possibly fly
B. Could people be able to fly
C. Will people possibly fly
D. Would people be able to fly
35. The jeans are too long; you should have them__________.
A. shorten
B. to shorten
C. shortened
D. being
shortened
Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
36. Caroline refused taking the job given to her because the salary was not good.
A
B
C
D
37. I finished college last year, and I am working here for only eight months now.
A
B
C
D
38. If you think carefully before making your decision, you will avoid to get into trouble later.
A
B
C
D
39. Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A
B
C
D
40. Last week Mark told me that he got very bored with his present job and is looking for a new
one.
A
B
C
D
Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the folloeing sentences.
My aunt is one of those people who can talk to anyone about anything. If she goes to a
party where she doesn't know any of the people, she just walks up to the first person that she
sees and introduces herself. And yet she doesn't seem to talk about deeply important things
like politics or religion. She always starts off on something very obvious like the other
person's job. Very soon she's talking as if she's known the other person for years. I asked her
once what her secret was. She said that the most important thing in a conversation was
listening. People love to talk about themselves, so if you allow them to do so, it's very easy to
keep a conversation going. You have to listen very carefully and ask questions. And you have
to look interested, too. So don't keep looking at other things in the room while you're talking
to someone.
Another thing that I've noticed is that she only pays people compliments. She says: I like
your hair. Which hairdresser do you go to? or You look very well. Have you been on
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holiday? Friendly messages like this seem to provide an easy way into a conversation.
41. According to my aunt, the most important thing in a conversation was__________.
A. speaking
B. discussing
C. looking
D. listening
42. At parties where she does not know anybody, my aunt normally__________.
A. feels embarrassed and stays away from people
B. asks people to introduces themselves to her
C. comes over to the first person and introduces herself
D. sits alone and avoids talking to other people
43. My aunt thinks that it's very easy to keep a conversation going if you__________.
A. let people talk about themselves
B. let people hear about yourself
C. talk about politics or religion
D. ask people about their secrets
44. What should you NOT do when you have a conversation with someone?
A. Looking very interested in his or her story
B. Looking at other things in the room
C. Listening very carefully and asking questions
D. Paying him or her compliments
45. According to the passage, my aunt often starts a conversation by talking
about__________.
A. the other person's wealth
B. the other person's health
C. the other person's daily activities
D. the other person's job
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following
passage.
In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and
play so you shouldn't make jokes (46)_______you do in the UK and USA when you first meet
people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't
like interruptions or (47)_______changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you
should arrive on time for appointments. At meeting, it's important to follow the agenda and
not interrupt (48)_______speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus
(49)_______facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You
should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the
family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names
(50)_______a person asks you to.
46. A. while
B. as if
C. such as
D. as
47. A. sudden
B. suddenly
C. abruptly
D. promptly
48. A. other
B. others
C. another
D. the other
49. A. on
B. to
C. at
D. in
50. A. if only
B. as
C. unless
D. since
UNIT 3: WAYS OF SOCIALISING
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. A. attract
B. person
C. signal
2. A. verbal
B. suppose
C. even
3. A. example
B. consider
C. several
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D. instance
D. either
D. attention
4. A. situation
B. appropriate
C. informality
D. entertainment
5. A. across
B. simply
C. common
D. brother
Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence.
6. She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally _______ meals,
movies or late nights at a club with her colleagues.
A. supposes
B. discusses
C. attends
D. socializes
7. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. correct
B. right
C. suitable
D. exact
8. You should _______ more attention to what your teacher explains.
A. make
B. get
C. set
D. pay
9. Body language is a potent form of _______ communication.
A. verbal
B. non-verbal
C. tongue
D. oral
10.Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? _______ your hand."
A. Rise
B. Lift
C. Raise
D. Heighten
11.This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
A. matter
B. attention
C. place
D. situation.
12.They started, as _______ gatherings but they have become increasingly formalized in the
last few years.
A. informal
B. informally
C. informalize
D. informality
13.Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and ________.
A. communicate B. communication
C. communicative
D. communicator
14.The lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always _______ in response to
questions.
A. attention
B. attentively
C. attentive
D. attentiveness
15.Pay more attention _______ picture and you can find out who is the robber.
A. to
B. for
C. at
D. on
16.She looked _______ me, smiling happily and confidently.
A. on
B. over
C. forward to
D. at
17.- What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! - _______
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid
B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment
D. I don't like your sayings
18.In _______ most social situations, _______ informality is appreciated.
A. /
B. the / an
C. a / the
D. the / a
19.- What_______ beautiful dress you are wearing! - Thank you. That is _______ nice
compliment.
A. /
B. the /
C. a / a
D. the / the
20.______ you wanted to ask your teacher a question during his lecture, what would you do?
A. As
B. As if
C. Even of
D. suppose
21.John asked me _______ in English.
A. what does this word mean
B. what that word means
C. what did this word mean
D. what that word meant
22.The mother told her son _______ so impolitely.
A. not behave
B. not to behave
C. not behaving
D. did not behave
23.She said she _______ collect it for me after work.
A. would
B. did
C. must
D. had
24.She said I _______ an angel.
A. am
B. was
C. were
D. have been
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In Bangladesh, the thumbs-up is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by
clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude.
In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a
meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The OK sign (thumb and index finger forming a
circle) means everything is good in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In
Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture.
36.It is mentioned in the passage that many gestures __________.
A. may mean different things in different countries
B. are not used to communicate our feelings
C. can be used to greet each other in public
D. are used in greeting among men and women
37.People nod their head to say no in __________.
A. Belgium
B. Bulgaria
C. France
D. Japan
38.In the Middle East, people do not use their left hands for eating because they use their left
hands________.
A. when going to the bathroom
B. when preparing the meal
C. to put in their pockets
D. to clean their tables and chairs
39.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. In France, people shouldnt rest their feet on tables.
B. In Belgium, snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.
C. In China, the OK sign means money
D. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping
40.The word others in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. other people
B. other shoes
C. other soles
D. other feet
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Researchers in communication show that more feelings and intentions are (41)_______
and received nonverbally than verbally. Mehrabian and Wienerfollowing have stated that only
7% (42)_______ message is sent through words, with remaining 93% sent nonverbal
(43)_______.
Humans use nonverbal communication because:
1. Words have limitations: There are (44)_______ areas where nonverbal communication is
more (45)_______ than verbal, especially when we explain the shape, directions,
personalities which are expressed nonverbally.
2. Nonverbal signal are powerful: Nonverbal cues primarily express inner (46)_______
while verbal messages deal basically with outside world. [primarily: mainly]
3. Nonverbal message are likely (47)_______ more genuine: because nonverbal behaviors
cannot be controlled as easily as spoken words.
4. Nonverbal signals can express feelings inappropriate to state: Social etiquette/etiket/
[ nghi thc] limits (48)_______ can be said, but nonverbal cues can communicate
thoughts.
5. A separate communication channel is necessary to (49)_______ send complex messages:
A speaker can add enormously to the complexity of the verbal message through simple
nonverbal (50)_______.
41.A. sent
B. posted
C. mailed
D. thrown
42.A. through
B. in
C. of
D. for
43.A. thought
B. expressions
C. gestures
D. postures
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44.A. sum
45.A. effect
46.A. feelings
47.A. be
48.A. what
49.A. get
50.A. signs
B. great deal
B. effective
B. words
B. being
B. that
B. have
B. signals
C. amount
C. effectively
C. shows
C. to be
C. why
C. make
C. sight
D. numerous
D. effectiveness
D. sorrows
D. been
D. when
D. help
D. signatures
19. His father used the money he won to set_________his own company.
A. on
B. about
C. up
D. forward
20. Although I was very tired, _________.
A. but I helped to clear up the mess after the party
B. I helped to clear up the mess after the party
C. and I tried to clear up the mess after the party
D. I didn't help to clear up the mess after the party
21. We hope to have the law _________by December.
A. pass
B. to pass
C. passing
D. passed
22. "How does the washing machine work?"" _________"
A. Not often
B. Like this
C. Too much
D. A little
23. I_________like that dress. It's really nice.
A. do
B. very
C. am
D. have
24. We couldn't find _________could take over his job.
A. anyone
B. whom
C. someone
D. anyone who
25. Everything_________turned out to be imaginary.
A. she said it
B. she said
C. which she said it
D. that said
26. I keep sneezing because I got wet_________the way home yesterday.
A. in
B. from
C. on
D. during
27. Don't you know what happened_________the people who went on holiday with us?
A. to
B. with
C. for
D. at
28. Spain_________once a very powerful country.
A. was
B. is
C. used to
D. has been
29. I _________tired. Let's find somewhere to have a rest.
A. got
B. am getting
C. get
D. was getting
30. By the end of this week, I_________here for ten days.
A. stay
B. am staying
C. will stay
D. will have
stayed
31. I found this wallet on the street while I _________to school.
A. walk
B. am walking
C. have walked
D. was walking
32. The washing-machine has broken down again. I think we should get_________.
A. a new
B. a new one
C. other new
D. new one
33. - I don't feel like_________home. - What about_________out for a walk?
A. to stay/to go
B. to stay/going
C. staying/to go
D. staying/going
34. _________we were lost, he offered to show us the way home.
A. Thought
B. Thinking
C. To think
D. Think
35. He _________missed the train. He was just in time to catch it.
A. near
B. nearly
C. nearest
D. mostly
Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
36. The oil price is believing to be rising again.
A
B
C
D
37. While the Brows were away on holiday, their house was broke into.
A
B C
D
38. Why dont you congratulate our son about passing his final exam?
A
B
C
D
39. Now that Ive become old, I cant read as quick as I used to.
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.
In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The
National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and
when they have to take assessment tests. [assessment: nh gi]
Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of
Secondary Education) exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for
GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology. In addition, they must
also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they do
not take exams in these subjects.
At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually take A
(Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National
Vocational Qualifications). It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one
AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ.
Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To
go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels.
AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level
German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German
Literature exam.
GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as
Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced
level) is equal to two A levels.
41. Britain began to have a National Curriculum _________.
A. one hundred years ago
B. in the nineteenth century
C. in 1898
D. in 1988
42. Which of the following subjects do British students NOT take exams in?
A. Science
B. Physical Education C. Maths
D. English
Language
43. Pupils need_________A levels to continue to study at university.
A. one or two
B. two or three
C. four or five
D. five or six
44. Which of the following subjects do pupils NOT take on GNVQ in?
A. German Literature
B. Business
C. Art and Design
D. Manufacturing
45. Pupils normally study for their GCSE between the ages of _________.
A. 12 and 14
B. 14 and 16
C. 15 and 17
D. 16 and 18
Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage.
A tiny village school is soon to celebrate its 110 birthday - against all expectations. Five
years ago it seemed certain to close but parents and other villagers fought the local education
authority and raised funds to keep it (46)_________. It is now ending its first term as a school
(47)_________by the village community and the villagers are just proud of their achievement.
They were furious when education chiefs tried to make them send the village children to
other schools further away because the number of pupils at the village school was too
(48)_________. The villagers started a huge campaign to (49)_________money. They
collected enough to hire a teacher and begin to help with school cleaning, lunch supervision
and lessons. Now the school is doing well and it seems (50)________it will continue to run in
the future.
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46. A. open
47. A. run
48. A. little
49. A. rise
50. A. in case
B. opened
B. running
B. less
B. raise
B. even though
C. to opening
C. has run
C. few
C. pay
C. as if
D. for opening
D. to run
D. small
D. deal
D. if only
idea
20. There was no one else at the post office. I_________in a queue.
A. didn't need to wait
B. mustn't wait
C. needn't have waited
D. needn't wait
21. If I _________my passport, I'll be in trouble.
A. lose
B. ll lose
C. lost
D. would lose
22. _________you pass the final examination, you'll be given a holiday in Dalat. [as soon as]
A. Once [when]
B. Since
C. Though
D. So
23. This shopping center gets_________crowded with shoppers at the weekend.
A. always more
B. more and more
C. from more to more D. crowded and
more
24. He would still be alive today if he_________that drug.
A. wouldn't take
B. didn't take
C. weren't taking
D. hadn't taken
25. -"Is your name Peter?" -"Yes, _________"
A. I am
B. it's me
C. I do
D. it is
26. He only read for short periods each day_________. [strain: injure or weaken]
A. in order not to strain his eyes
B. so as to make his eyes more tired
C. so that he wouldn't to strain his eyes
D. in order won't strain his eyes
27. She has been promoted three times_________she started working here.
A. when
B. for
C. as
D. since
28. The resort was full of people. I wish it _________less crowded.
A. was
B. were
C. would be
D. had been
29. Not only did he win the first prize, _________.
A. and he was given a place at the university
B. so he was given a place at the university
C. but he was also given a place at the university
D. for he was offered a holiday abroad
30. The questions on the test were too long and difficult. I found it_________to finish them on
time.
A. possible
B. impossible
C. possibility
D. possibly
31. Most of the people_________to the wedding banquet arrived late.
A. invited
B. who inviting
C. whom were invited D. invite
32. There was a _________table in the middle of the room.
A. Japanese round beautiful wooden
B. beautiful wooden round Japanese
C. beautiful wooden Japanese round
D. beautiful round Japanese wooden
33. Burning garbage pollutes the air with_________ordours. {ordour[C]: smell}
A. pleasant
B. unpleasant
C. pleasure
D. pleasing
34. It was very kind _________us to your party.
A. of you to invite B. of you invited
C. for you to invite
D. to you that
invited
35. The old woman spent her _________life living with her only daughter.
A. entire
B. total
C. complete
D. quite
Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
36. If Al had come sooner, he could has eaten dinner with the whole family.
A
B
C
D
37. If my father hasn't encouraged me to take the exam, I wouldn't have done it.
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A
B
C
D
38. If you give me more time and I will successfully finish this project.
A
B
C
D
39. Some of the pictures he painted them were sold for millions of dollars.
A B
C D
40. There are many another people who are members of the swim club.
A
B
C
D
Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.
Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales.
Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as
the opportunity to study for their exams. The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and
come from all over the word, spend the morning studying. In the afternoon they go out and do
a really useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning
difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers.
One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many
different social backgrounds and countries. As few can afford the fees of 20,000 over two
years, grants are available.
A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive
government help.
I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among
young people", as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said. ''You learn to
live with people and respect them, even the ones you don't like. During the summer holidays
my mother couldn't believe how much less I argued with my sister."
To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods
which really seem to work.
41. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. give an opinion about a particular student
B. give an opinion about a special type of education
C. describe the activities the students do in their free time
D. describe his own experience of education
42. What can a reader find out from this text?
A. how to become a student at Atlantic College
B. what kind of programme Atlantic College offers
C. what the British education system is like
D. how to get along better with other people
43. What is the writer's opinion of Atlantic College?
A. It doesn't allow students enough study time.
B. Its students are taught to like each other.
C. It doesnt give good value for money.
D. Its way of teaching is successful.
44. How has Barbara changed since being at Atlantic College?
A. She knows a lot about other countries.
B. She is more confident than her sister now.
C. She finds it easier to get on with other people.
D. She prefers her new friends to her family.
45. The word "argued" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.
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A. quarreled
B. respected
C. admired
D. regarded
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following
passage.
The relationship between students and teachers is (46)_________formal in the USA than
in many other countries, especially at the college level. American college students do not
stand up when their teacher enters the room. Students are generally encouraged to ask
questions in class, to stop in the professor's of lice for extra help, and to phone if they are
absent and need a(n) (47)_________. Most teachers allow students to enter class late or leave
early, if necessary. Despite the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their
teacher and fellow classmates. When students want to ask questions, they usually
(48)__________a hand and wait to be called on. When the teacher or a student is speaking to
the class, it is rude to begin whispering (49)_________another classmate. When a test is being
given, talking to' a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American teachers consider
that students who are talking to each other (50) _________a test are cheating.
46. A. much
B. most
C. a little
D. less
47. A. assignment
B. homework
C. information
D. housework
48. A. raise
B. hold
C. hang
D. rise
49. A. with
B. for
C. to
D. at
50. A. at
B. during
C. by
D. for
UNIT 6: FUTURE JOBS
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
1. A. casual
B. case
C. cashier
D. cash
2. A. admit
B. advance
C. advent
D. admire
3. A. command
B. compose
C. complain
D. comment
4. A. humor
B. honest
C. human
D. horror
5. A. reserved
B. locked
C. forced
D. touched
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.
6. It was just a friendly get-together. Everyone was wearing_________clothes. No one needed
to be well-dressed.
A. formal
B. casual
C. unimportant
D. unfriendly
7. _________candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews.
A. Nervous
B. Self-conscious
C. Self-doubt
D. Self-confident
8. In his latest speech, the Secretary General_________the importance of wildlife
conservation.
A. stressed
B. excused
C. extorted
D. remained
9. Nobody seemed to be interested in the news. It was greeted with a lack of _________.
A. enthusiastic
B. enthusiasm
C. enthusiastically
D. enthusiast
10. I don't like_________jobs. In fact, I never want to work under high pressure.
A. stress
B. stressed
C. stressing
D. stressful
11. The voters were overwhelmingly against the candidate_________proposals called for
higher taxes.
A. who his
B. who he had
C. whose
D. that his
12. Was_________I said a moment ago clear ?
A. when
B. which
C. that
D. what
13. The medicine _________had no effect at all.
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A. unless
B. although
C. so that
D. but
35. _________did it take you to get used to wearing glasses?
A. How long
B. How much
C. How far
D. How often
Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
36. Liquids take the shape of any container which in they are placed.
A
B
C
D
37. Two out of three people striking by lightning survive.
A
B
C
D
38. Some of the houses had been wrecked by the storm belonged to the poor villagers.
A
B
C
D
39. The notebook list every opportunities for handicapped workers in the area.
A
B
C
D
40. In my opinion, the new foreign coach does his job relative well.
A
B
C
D
Choose the option that best completes each of the following sentences.
Computer programmer David Jones earns 35,000 a year designing new computer
games, yet he cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a cheque card. Instead, he has been
told to wait another two years, until he is 18.
The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young
people of his age is finding a job. David's firm releases two new games for the expanding
home computer market each month.
But David's biggest headache is what to do with his money.
Despite his salary, earned by inventing new programs within tight schedules, with bonus
payments and profit-sharing, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage, or obtain credit cards.
He lives with his parents in their council house in Liverpool, where his father is a bus
driver. His company has to pay 150 a month in taxi fares to get him the five miles to work
and back every day because David cannot drive.
David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after
leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. "I got the job
because the people who run the firm knew 1 had already written some programs," he said.
"I suppose 35,000 sounds a lot but actually that's being pessimistic. I hope it will come
to more than that this year." He spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives
his mother 20 a week. But most his spare time is spent working.
"Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school," he said. "But 1 had
been studying it in books and 'magazines for four years in my spare time. 1 knew what 1
wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are
fairly young, anyway."
David added: "I would like to earn a million and 1 suppose early retirement is a
possibility. You never know when the market might disappear."
41. Why is David different from other young people at his age?
A. He earns an extremely high salary.
B. He is not unemployed.
C. He does not go out much.
D. He lives at home with his parents.
42. David's greatest problem is
A. Making the banks treat him as an adult. B. inventing computer games.
C. spending his salary.
D. learning to drive.
43. He was employed by the company because
A. he had worked in a computer shop.
B. he had written some computer
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programs.
C. he works very hard.
D. he had learnt to use computers at
school.
44. He left school after taking O-levels because
A. he did not enjoy school.
B. he wanted to work with computers and staying at school did not help him.
C. he was afraid of getting too old to start computing.
D. he wanted to earn a lot of money.
45. Why does David think h~ might retire early?
A. You have to be young to write computer programs.
B. He wants to stop working when he is a millionaire.
C. He thinks computer games might not always sell so well.
D. He thinks his firm might go bankrupt.
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following
passage.
Manuel Gonzalez comes from Spain. He usually lives in Madrid and works
(46)________a journalist for a Spanish newspaper, but two years ago he decided to take a
year (47)________work to live in different countries in Europe and write a book about
Europeans. He spent the first two months in Scandinavia (48)________information and then
moved to Germany for a month. At present he is staying in Paris, where he is renting a flat for
five weeks. Four years ago he wrote a (49)________travel guide to Spain and now he is
working hard to have the same (50)________with his book about Europeans.
46. A. in
B. for
C. by
D. as
47. A. off
B. to
C. away
D. from
48. A. collected
B. to collect
C. collecting
D. collection
49. A. best-sell
B. best-sold
C. best-selling
D. best-to- sell
50. A. succeed
B. success
C. successful
D. successfully
UNIT 7: ECONOMIC REFORMS
Choose the word whose main stress is put on a different syllable from that of the rest.
1. A. effect
B. event
C. emerge
D. even
2. A. insecticide
B. fertilizer
C. pesticide
D. herbicide
3. A. efficient
B. communist
C. impatient
D. delicious
4. A. economy
B. economic
C. economical D. economically
5. A. renovate
B. domesticate
C. initiate
D. eliminate
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.
6. The authorities are determined to take tougher__________to reduce crime.
A. situations
B. measures
C. requirements
D. interests
7. The old theater is in need of complete__________.
A. renew
B. rebuild
C. renovation
D. review
8. Prior to the economic reform, the country had experienced many years of a __________
economy.
A. stagnant
B. fluent
C. fluently
D. smoothly
9. Education is our first__________now. We are trying to do what we can to make it better.
A. prior
B. prioritization
C. priory
D. priority
10. They have made a substantial change; that means, they have made a(n)
__________change.
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A. economic
B. considerable
C. steady
D. subtle
11. M.D. played much better than their opponents; they almost__________the match.
A. dominated
B. eliminated
C. activated
D. terminated
12. The company was__________because of a shortage of orders.
A. solved
B. resolved
C. dissolved
D. involved
13. It looks like they're going to succeed __________their present difficulties.
A. because of
B. despite
C. yet
D. even though
14. Although __________, Sue drives to work every day in the middle of rush hour.
A. her car is in good condition
B. traffic is always heavy
C. she is a very careful driver
D. she isn't in a hurry
15. __________, you'll probably get poor marks in the final exam.
A. Unless you pay more attention to your work
B. If you try to work harder
C. Because you're making efforts in your studies
D. Although your marks on the tests are not very good
16. I couldn't use the pay phone __________I didn't have any coins with me.
A. so
B. so that
C. because
D. although
17. They had to work overtime__________they could finish work on time.
A. because
B. so that
C. although
D. however
18. Your mother is a very good cook, __________we all know.
A. as
B. but
C. though
D. then
19. Fiona stayed at work late __________.
A. so that to finish some work
B. although she wasn't very tired
C. so as to complete the report
D. because she didn't like working late
20. I can't go on picnic with you next Saturday. I__________my grandparents with my sister.
A. visit
B. will visit
C. 'm going to visit
D. visited
21. It was a shameful thing to say in front of__________a lot of people.
A. so
B. such
C. too
D. very
22. This town is__________like my hometown.
A. a bit
B. more
C. as
D. the same
23. If you have difficult problems, you should discuss them with someone__________.
A. whom you can trust him
B. that can trust
C. you can trust him
D. you can trust
24. He was late because his alarm clock didn't __________that morning.
A. go off
B. ring out
C. break off
D. come out
25. __________or you'll get overweight.
A. If you don't eat too much
B. Unless you eat too much
C. Don't eat too much
D. When you eat too much
26. I'm expecting to have this book__________soon this year.
A. published
B. publishing
C. to publish
D. publish
27. __________ your advice, I was able to avoid lots of trouble on my trip abroad.
A. Thanks to
B. Despite
C. Even though
D. Instead of
28. By the time you come back here next year, this new plaza building__________.
A. has been completed
B. will be completed
C. has completed
D. will have been completed
29. -" __________do you use your-computer for?"
-"To type lesson plans for my classes and to look for information on the Internet."
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A. What
B. When
C. Who
D. How
30. Surfing, an extreme sport that originated in Hawaii, __________more popular recently.
A. become
B. has become
C. are becoming
D. have become
31. The car began to make an extraordinary noise so I stopped__________what it was.
A. seeing
B. to see
C. saw
D. for seeing
32. Unless you stopped__________in that unfriendly way, nobody would like to make friends
with you.
A. behave
B. to be behaved
C. to behave
D. behaving
33. The film is based on a __________ novel about the effects of war.
A. move
B. moved
C. moving
D. movement
34. I distinctly remember __________you. I gave you $ 20.
A. paying
B. to pay
C. paid
D. to have paid
35. The man saw a notice __________to the door by a knife.
A. pin.
B. pinned
C. pinning
D. having pinned
Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
36. When she heard the loud crash, Marge ran outside in the snow despite she wasn't wearing any
shoes.
A
B
C
D
37. They sang as they marched so that to forget how tired they were.
A
B
C
D
38. There is so few ink that it will be impossible to finish addressing the envelopes.
A B
C
D
39. My brother and me are planning a party for our parents.
A B
C D
40. All planes will be checking before departure.
A
B
C
D
Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the following sentences.
Technology has come to the rescue of those who hate to be out of touch. First there were
beepers; now there are cellular phones. These small telephones can go anywhere with you.
Anyone who may need to reach you can simply call your cellular number. Of course, the
numbers for most cellular phones work only in a specific city. Some companies have formed
networks with other cellular phone services in other cities to try to make numbers work for
their customers no matter where they are. But customers who travel frequently to the same
city have come up with their own solution - they simply get a second cellular phone number
for the second city.
41. Why do people like cellular phones?
A. They can use them in the office.
B. They fit in a briefcase.
C. They like technology.
D. They can them anywhere.
42. What is the disadvantage of cellular phones?
A. The sound is not clear.
B. They do not ring loudly.
C. They are expensive.
D. They work only in one city.
43. If people visit another city often, what is the simple solution to make their cellular phone
work?
A. Get a second number in that city
B. Use a regular telephone
C. Communicate by fax
D. Buy a beeper
44. The sentence "no matter where they are" in the passage is closest in meaning
to__________.
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UNIT 9: DESERTS
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others:
1. A. circle
B. center
C. census
D. cancel
2. A. area
B. arise
C. arrange
D. arrive
3. A. dessert
B. desert
C. deserve
D. prefer
4. A. roughly
B. tough
C. enough
D. though
5. A. gently
B. germ
C. gear
D. gene
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following
sentence.
6. They made an aerial survey; that is, they made a survey_________.
A. by ship
B. by plane
C. on foot
D. by telescope
7. Hummock grasses grow in loose sand on the crest.
A.side
B. bottom
C. top
D. inside
8. Eight kilometers is_________ equivalent to five miles.
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A. exactly
B. roughly
C. rarely
D. precisely
9. Older people_________ a large proportion of those living in poverty.
A. comprise
B. consist
C. compose
D. compound
10. She has the windows open, _________it is cold outside.
A. however
B. therefore
C. athough
D. so
11. There is still much to discuss. We shall, _________, return to this item at our next
meeting.
A. therefore
B. moreover
C. although
D. so that
12. The sea was dangerous, _________we didn't go out for a swim.
A. since
B. but
C. so
D. as
13. The new trains have more powerful engines and are; _________, faster.
A. therefore
B. however
C. nevertheless
D. nonetheless
14. It was cold and wet. _________, Paul put on his swimming suit and went to the beach.
A. Although
B. Therefore
C. However
D. Because
15. I had no choice_________sign the contract.
A. despite
B. but
C. without
D. unless
16. You can dress_________you like.
A. whatever
B. therefore
C. however
D. nevertheless
17. _________hard he tried, he couldn't open the door.
A. Therefore
B. However
C. Although
D. Despite
18. We took a map with us_________.
A. so that we would get lost
B. so that we wouldn't get lost
C. so that we won't get lost
D. in order to get lost
19. We'll buy everything you produce_________its reasonable.
A. provided
B. so
C. only
D. except
20. Sunglasses come_________many different colors, shapes, and strengths.
A. with
B. from
C. by
D. in
21. You are expected_________the safety regulations of the school.
A. know
B. to know
C. knowing
D. being known
22. _________ his father, he is a biologist.
A. Like
B. Alike
C. The same
D. As
23. Everyone_________happy at the last meeting.
A. are
B. were
C. was
D. is
24. Did you paint it yourself or did you_________ it painted?
A. make
B. do
C. have
D. ask
25. We_________drive fast; we have plenty of time.
A. can't
B. needn't
C. mustn't
D. oughtn't
26. If you_________there what would you have done?,
A. were
B. had been
C. would be
D. would have
been
27. They'll be able to walk across the river_________.
A. if the ice will be thick enough
B. unless the ice is thick enough
C. if the ice is thick enough
D. when the ice will be thick enough
28. Please call if you're going to arrive_________.
A. as late
B. late
C. lately
D. later than
29. Nobody knew that Uncle Ben was coming to see us. He arrived_________.
A. unexpecting
B. unexpected
C. unexpectedly
D. expectantly
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42. We can infer that men on motorcycles keep the sheep and goats away so that_________.
A. they won't eat the small trees
B. they won't destroy the covering of oil
C. they won't drink water in the canals
D. they won't blow the sand away
43. When all the trees in an area are cut down, _________.
A. their leaves make the land richer
B. the smaller plants can grow better
C. they cool the land under their leaves
D. there is nothing left but sand
44. The word frightening speed in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.
A. awful
B. extremely fast
C. powerful
D. wonderful
45. According to the passage, which of the following is the most important cause of desertification?
A. The change of climate
B. The spread of deserts
C. Human activities
D. Cattle destroying trees
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
DESERTIFICATION
The Sahara Desert is growing by 10kms each year. The whole earth gets 600km2 of desert area
more every year. This process is called "desertification". This term started being (46)_____ in the
1950s.
The idea of desertification was first known in the 1930s. Much of the Great Plains grew very dry
(47)______ a result of drought and poor farming techniques. It was called the Dust Bowl. Millions
were forced to leave their farms and their ways of life. Since then, (48)_____ have been great
improvements in farming practices in the Great Plains. These have prevented the Dust Bowl disaster
(49)______ again.
Grazing is one worry. Cows do two things to the soil. First, they eat grasses and plants that hold
the soil in place. Second, their hooves break down the top layer of soil. The result is that the good soil
can be blown away by the wind. The dirt (50)______ behind is not good for growing.
46. A. use
B. used
C. to use
D. using
47. A. as
B. for
C. by
D. with
48. A. it
B. they
C. there
D. those
49. A. to occur
B. to occurring
C. of occurring
D. from occurring
50. A. leaves
B. to leave
C. left
D. leaving
12. The government _________ the flood victims with food, clothers and money.
A. gave
B. provided
C. offered
D. presented
13. Many people _________ that natural resources will never be used up.
A. view
B. consider
C. believe
D. regard
14. Conservation is the protection of the _________ environment.
A. nature
B. natural
C. naturally
D. naturalize
15. There are many ________ of pollution in our modern world
A. resources
B. sources
C. foundations
D. bases
16. You ________ ask a woman about her age. Its not polite.
A. must
B. need
C. musnt
D. neednt
17. Pay attention ________ all traffic signs when you are travelling in the street.
A. for
B. on
C. to
D. from
18. Their plans were cancelled _______ of a bad storm.
A. in spite
B. because
C. instead
D. in place
19. Ill lend you the money and you ________ pay me back till next month.
A. neednt
B. mustnt
C. need
D. must
20. You should change your wet shoes,________ youll catch cold
A. therefore
B. or
C. if
D. unless
21. The twins used to play rugby when they were four year old, ________ ?
A. dont they
B. didnt they
C. didnt used they
D. did they
22. You would rather _________ talking in class so as not to make your teacher angry.
A. stops
B. stopping
C. to stop
D. stop
23. Ive got __________ money to lend you now. I think you can ask Lyn for some.
A. few
B. a few
C. little
D. a little
24. To tell the truth, Im frightened ________ ghosts.
A. for
B. on
C. with
D. of
25. Tell her that she ________ be here by six. I insist on it.
A. may
B. must
C. ought to
D. might
26. He hurried _________ he wouldnt be late for class.
A. since
B. as if
C. unless
D. so that
27. There should be no discrimination _______ grounds of sex race or religion
A. on
B. at
C. of
D. in
28. He has refused, but he _________ change his mind if you asked him again
A. might
B. may
C. can
D. must
29. Two parallel white lines in the middle road meant that you _________ not overtake.
A. must
B. might
C. may
D. need
30. Theres _______ university in my neighborhood.
A. an
B. a
C. the
D.
Choose the underlined words that need correcting.
31. The bus will be leaving on five minutes so youd better hurry up.
A
B
C
D
32. Many teachers have devoted their lives to teaching, therefore teaching is not a well-paid job.
A
B
C
D
33. My parents often take careful of me when I am ill.
A
B
C
D
34. She passed the board exam, who made her parents proud.
A
B
C
D
35. Lack of properly physical exercise cause tiredness and poor health.
A
B
C
D
Read the passage and choose the best answers.
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World Wildlife Fund (WWF) safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus
species attention on our flagship species: giant pandas, tigers, endangered whales and dolphins,
rhinos, elephant, marine turtles and great apes. These species not only need species measures and
extra protection in order to survive, they also serve as umbrella species: helping them helps
numerous other species that live in the same habitats.
In addition to our flagship animals, we work to protect numerous species in peril around the
world that live within our priority eco-rigions. Laree predators like snow leopards and grizzly bears,
migratory species like whooping cranes and songbrids, and a host of other species facing threats also
benefit from WWF s conservation efforts. Our wildlife trade experts at traffic work to ensure that
trade wildlife products, doesnt harm a species, while also fighting against illegal and unsustainable
trade.
WWF is known for acting sound science. Science leads and guides us strategies and approaches,
from the way to restore tigers in viable, breed population to decide which areas need protection the
most.
36. What does WWF stand for?
A. World Wildlife Food.
B. World Wildlife Formation.
C. World Wildlife Fund.
D. World Website Fund.
37. How many species do we pay much attention to?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 7
D. 9
38. What is the meaning of the world habitats in pharagraph 1?
A. The place where animals or plants are normally found.
B. The place where animals or plants can drink and sleep.
C. The place where animals or plants can eat find their enemy.
D. The place where animals can find and keep their body warm.
39. What can science help us in safeguarding endangered species?
A. Find the way to kill all species easily.
B. Lead and guide strategies and approaches.
C. Discover another habitat of animal.
D. Search for a food source for animals.
40. Which of the following is not stated in the passage?
A. WWF safeguards hundreds of species around the world.
B. WWF is known for acting on sound science.
C. these above species need extra protection so as not to be extinct.
D. All species are so fierce that scientists cant take care of them.
Read and choose the appropriate option:
WHY DO ANIMALS GO EXTINCT?
Different kinds of animals have appeared and disappeared throughout Earths history. Some
animals go extinct because the climate (41)_______ they live changes. The climate may become
wetter or drier. It may become warmer or cooler. If the animals cannot change, or adapt, to the new
climate, they die.
Some animals go extinct because thay cannot (42) _______ with other animals for food. Some
animals go extinct because they are killed by enemies. New kinds of animals are always evolving.
Evolving means that the animals are changing (43) _______ from generation to generation. Small
differences between parents, children, and grandchildren slowly add up over many, many
generations. Eventually, a different kind of animal evolves. [evolve: tin ha]
Sometimes many of the animals on Earth go extinct at the (44) _______ time. Scientists call
this a mass extinction. Scientists think there (45) _______ at least five mass extinctions in Earths
history. The last mass extinction happened about 65 million years ago. This mass extinction killed off
the dinosaurs.
41. A. where
B. which
C. when
D. what
42. A. complete
B. find
C. compete
D. exist
43. A. accidentally
B. suddenly
C. quickly
D. slowly
44. A. same
B. similar
C. different
D. various
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A. to type
B. type
C. to have typed
D. typed
16. The book is so interesting that I can't........
A. put down it
B. put it down
C. put down
D. be put down
17. Would you be........to hold the door open?
A. too kind
B. as kind
C. kind enough
D. so kind
18. What do you mean, he's watching television? He's........ to be washing the car.
A. hoped
B. expected
C. supposed
D. thought
19. Children are........in watching cartoon films.
A. interested
B. keen
C. fond
D. concerned
20. The ........thing about travelling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or read
during the journey.
A. enjoyment
B. enjoyed
C. enjoying
D. enjoyable
21. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It........ have been Jane because she was out all
day.
A. must
B. could
C. needn't
D. can't
22. Books in the home are a wonderful....... of knowledge and pleasure.
A. source
B. resource
C. list
D. sum
23. Reviewers describe books ....... "hard-to-put-down", or "hard-to-pick-up-again".
A. as
B. for
C. into
D. in
24. Books are still a cheap........ to get knowledge and entertainment.
A. means
B. way
C. method
D. measure
25. A fine tomb,........, marks the grave of the poet Chaucer.
A. which in the fifteenth century was erecting B. erecting in the fifteenth century
C. erected in the fifteenth century
D. being erected in the fifteenth century
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correction.
26. People respected him because he was a honest man.
A
B
C
D
27. Today the number of people whom enjoy winter sports is almost double that of twenty years ago.
A
B
C
D
28. My uncle has just bought some expensive furnitures for his new house.
A
B
C
D
29. Have you ever read any novels writing by Jack London?
A
B C
D
30. He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy.
A
B C
D
are no libraries, there are often mobile libraries which take boos from one village to (37)______. But in
the days when books were copied by hand (38)______ than printed, libraries were very rare. The reason is
simple: books took a very long time to produce, and there were far fewer coppies of any given work around.
The greatest library (39)______ all, that in Alexandia, had 54,000 books.
In the ancient world, this number (40)______ considered huge. It was the first time that anyone had collected
so many books from all around the world (41)______ one roof. There are many theories about why these
books were lost. (42)______is that the library accidentally burned down. Another is that one of the rulers of
the city ordered the books to be burned. They were taken to various places and it took six monthsto burn
them. (43)______ happened, the collection there was priceless. Many of the librarys treasures were lost
forever-sone books were (44)______ recovered. We cannot even know (45)______ what the library containd.
36. A. where
B. who
C. the place
D. which
37. A. other
B. others
C. the other
D. another
38. A. rather
B. else
C. more
D. much
39. A. of
B. about
C. in
D. over
40. A. is
B. was
C. were place
D. has been
41. A. in
B. under
C. over
D. below
42. A. One
B. A theory
C. None
D. All
43. A. Whoever
B. Whichever
C. whatever
D. wherever
44. A. almost
B. never
C. already
D. yet
45. A. exactly
B. really
C. detailedly
D. yet
Read and choose the best answer.
There are books with fairy tails in many countries. Often the same stoties are known and
repeated in many languages. Some of the things that happens in these stories are remarkable,
although not as remarkable as things that are truly happening in medicine and science today.
Most fairy tails begin with Once upon a time and end with They lived happily ever
after, so we will begin in the same way.
Once upon a time there was a girl calles Cinderella who did all the work in the kitchen
while her lazy sister did nothing.
One night, her sister went to a ball at the palace. Cinderella was left home, very sad. After
a time her fairy godmother appeared and told Cinderella that she could go to the ball- but to
return home by midnight.
So she went to the ball in a beautiful dress in a wonderful coach. She danced with the
prince but at midnight she ran back home, leaving one of her shoes on the floor. The prince
wanted to see her again and went to every house in the capital until he found that the shoe was
the right size for Cinderella. She and the price were married and lived happily ever after.
46. Books with fairy are found in ________________.
A. our country only
B. few countries
C. all countries except ours
D. many countries
47. According to the passage, things truly happening in medicine and science today are_________ things
that happenes in some fairy tails,
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A. boat-sailing
B. sail-boarding
C. board-sailing
D. wind-sailing
16. Their
play lost them the match against an amateur team.
A. false
B. foul
C. wrong
D. mistaken
17. Dont
in matters that do not concern you.
A. interfere
B. discuss
C. question
D. study
18. I dont know why he isnt here at the moment. He
stuck in the traffic jam.
A. must get
B. may be
C. should be
D. must have got
19. Never agree
something you know to be wrong.
A. doing
B. to do
C. you will do
D. that will do
20. The place
good films is the Odeon Cinema.
A. to see
B. seeing
C. can see
D. we see
21. It was my secretary
sent the document to Mr. Smith.
A. that
B. who
C. whom
D. A &B
22. They spent a lot of money
their children with the best education.
A. providing
B. provided
C. to provide
D. on providing
23. I just bought
new shirt and some new shoes.
Shirt is quite expensive but the
price of
shoes are reasonable.
A. a/ A/ the
B. a/ The/ a
C. the/ The/ the
D. a/ The/ the
24. I would like to thank my supervisor,
I would never have finished my work.
A. with whom
B. with him
C. with his help
D. without whom
25. Dont spend time
about things that may never happen.
A. worried
B. worrying
C. to worry
D. and worry
26. Never
I experienced such a storm since I was a child.
A. had
B. have
C. did
D. was
27. We need
information about this English course.
A. far
B. farther
C. further
D. most of
28. Water polo is played in
pool 1.8 meters deep.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D.
29. The player was ejected because he committed a foul.
A. as
B. due to
C. despite
D. provided
30. You need proper shoes to go hiking in the mountain,
the ground is rough and hard.
A. though
B. due to
C. because of
D. because
Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected
31. This class has cancelled (A) because too few (B) students had registered (C) before (D)
registration closed.
32. The (A) first nation park in(B) the world, calling (C) Yellowstone Park, was established
(D) in 1872.
33. A food additive (A) is any (B) chemical that food manufacturers intentional (C) add to
(D)their products.
34. If you had put(A) the plant in a cooler(B) location, the leaves(C) have burned (D).
35. The house was (A) very quiet when(B) I got home because of(C) everyone had gone(D) to
bed.
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers
Synchronized swimming is a hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and dance. This sport has
an artistic effect, and really relates to those three sports. It consists of swimmers performing a
synchronized routine of elaborate and dramatic moves in the water, accompanied by music.
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that cannot be
D. All are correct
D. full
D. sailing board
D. guided
D. develops
D. dealt
D. Although
D. provide
D. performances
15. On behalf of the referees and athletes, they swore to an oath of solidarity, ________ and
Fair Play .
A. Honest
B. Honesty
C. Honestly
D. Dishonest
Choose the word / phrase that best fits each blank.
16. Every computer consists of a number of systems ________together.
A. by working
B. work
C. they work
D. that work
17. Not only ________places of beauty, they serve scientific and educational purposes as
well.
A. are botanical gardens
B. botanical gardens to be
C. botanical gardens are
D. to be botanical gardens
18. ________cheese is essentially a concentrated form of milk; it contains the same nutrients
as milk.
A. Although
B. Because
C. However
D. Besides
19. The crowd are becoming
excited.
A. less and least
B. less and most
C. more and more
D. more and most
20. Bricks ________ from many different types of clay.
A. were making
B. can be made
C. are to make
D. can make
21. Water polo is a game ________ is played in the water by two teams, each with seven
players.
A. in which
B. who
C. which
D. why
22. To be effective, an advertisement must first attract ________ attention.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D.
23. Although Adlai Stevenson was never elected presidents, he was one of the pre-eminent
American ________of the mid-twentieth century.
A. politically
B. political
C. politicians
D. politic
24. The larger a drop of water, __________freezing temperature.
A. the higher its
B. the highest
C. higher then its
D. its higher
25. The file clerk says he cant afford to live on his salary if he wants ________ some money
for an emergency, so hes going to stop complaining and start looking for another job.
A. saving
B. to saving
C. to save
D. save
26. If humans________ two heads, they couldnt make decisions easily.
A. have
B. have had
C. had had
D. had
27. Mr. Logans instructions were ________ clear that no one had any questions.
A. such
B. ever
C. so
D. too
th
28. The contract deadline is ________ February 10 .
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. for
29. Almost everyone has heard the most famous Olympic saying: Stronger, Higher,
________.
A. Fast
B. Fastening
C. Faster
D. Fasten
30. Although fish can hear, they have neither external ears ________ eardrums.
A. or
B. nor
C. and
D. any
Read the passage and choose the best answers.
The 24th SEA Games was held from 6th to 15th December, 2007 in three provinces in
Thailand, namely Nakhon Ratchsima, Bangkok, and Chon Buri. In fact, the 2007 SEA Games
was to be hosted by Singapore, but Singapore gave up the chance, as its new national sports
stadium is under construction and will not be completed in time for the next SEA Games.
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Thailand was then asked by The SEA Games Federation to host this regional sport event in
place of Singapore.
The SEA Games takes place every two years, with 11 countries in Southeast Asia
participating. Each member country, in alphabetical order, takes turn hosting this event. Lets
look at the number of sports and gold medals in The SEA Ganes in recent years. The 21st SEA
Games, hosted by Malaysia in 2001, had 32 sports with 391 gold medals. There were 32
sports with 439 gold medals in The 22nd SEA Games, held in Vietnam in 2003. The 23rd SEA
Games, in The Philippines in 2005, had 40 sports with 439 gold medals.
The 24th SEA Games in Thailand this year, featuring 43 sports and 485 gold medals, had
the highest number of sports and gold medals in The Asian Games and The Olympic Games.
So The SEA Games is regarded as the largest regional sporting event in the world in terms of
number of sports and medals.
31. How long did The 24th SEA Games last?
A. A week
B. 8 days.
C. 2 weeks
D. 10 days.
32. Which of the following is not stated in the passage?
A. The 24th SEA Games was the largest regional sporting event in the world.
B. The 24th SEA Games was the highest number of sports and gold meadals in the history
of the SEA Games.
C. The 22nd SEA Games was held in Vietnam in 2003.
D. The 2007 SEA Games was to be hosted by East Timor.
33. How many sports were there in The 24th SEA Games?
A. 44
B. 485
C. 43
D. 42
34. How offen does the SEA Games take place? Every ___________.
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
st
35. Where was The 21 SEA Games celebrated?
A. in Philippines
B. in Vietnam
C. in Malaysia
D. in Singapore
Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank.
Divided into two parts, rites and festivals, the ceremony commenced at 19:00 with the
song, Vietnam our Fatherland. The surprise appearance of parachutists, carrying the 11
(36)_______flags of the competing Southeast Asian countries, was greeted with thunderous
applause from the audience.
All the stadiums lights suddenly came on, marking the start of the procession of
Vietnams flag and the 22nd SEA Games; symbol. The 11 sporting delegations then marched
past the reviewing stand to excited applause from officials and spectators. { rites: nghi l,
parachutist: ngi nhy d, delegations; on i biu}
The sacred (37) ______, which symbolizes the humanity of the games and desire to
compete with burning intensity, was taken from The Ho Chi Minh Museum and passed by
some famous Vietnamese athletes and athletes from 10 regional countries to Nguyen Thuy
Hien ( wushu artist) who gave it to the Prime Minister, who in turn passed it to an athlete
dressed like national (38) ______ Giong. { sacred: thing ling}
From this athletes hand, the official flame was lit at My Dinh National Stadium and will
burn thoughout the course of the Games.
Speaking at the (39) _______ceremony, Minister-Chairman of the Physical Training and
Sports Committee, who is also the head of the 22nd SEA Games Organizing Board, warmly
welcomed Party and State leaders, delegates, domestic and international guests, and 11 sports
delegations (40) ______ southeast Asian countries to the 22nd SEA Games.
36. A. nation
B. nationality
C. native
D. national
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37. A. flashlight
B. torch
C. lighter
D. bulb
38. A. hero
B. student
C. communist
D. actor
39. A. closing
B. opening
C. swimming
D. sporting
40. A. to
B. in
C.from
D. for
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original one.
41. Besides painting in oil, he also paints in water colors.
A. Not only he paints in oil, but also does he paint in water colors.
B. Not only can he paint in oil, but also he paints in water colors.
C. Not only does he paint in oil, but also he paints in water colors.
D. Not only does he paint in oil, but he also paints in water colors.
42. Please let me know if you wish to keep the books any longer.
A. Should you wish to keep the books any longer, please let me know.
B. Should you wish to keep the books any longer, please me know.
C. If you should wish to you kept the books any longer, please let me know.
D. Wish you to keep the books any longer, please let me know.
43. Ill pay back the money, Gloria, said Ivan.
A. Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money.
B. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.
C. Ivan promised to pay back Glorias money.
D. ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria.
44. The weather is too hot for us to go out.
A. The weather is so hot that we cant go out.
B. The weather is so hot us to go out.
C. The weather is too hot that we cant go out.
D. The weather is such hot that we cant go out.
45. Tom began playing the trumpet 3 years ago.
A. Tom has played the trumpet 3 years ago.
B. Tom has been playing the trumpet for 3 years.
C. Tom played the trumpet for 3 years ago.
D. Tom had played the trumpet 3 years ago.
Choose the underlined word that needs correction:
46. Their news about the success of your business it was wonderful for me to hear.
A
B
C
D
47. The board of directors should be deciding now who will get promotion, who may be
trained for
A
B
C
managerial positions, and who would be fired.
D
48.There are thousands of kinds of bacteria, many of whom are beneficial.
A
B
C
D
49. Physical therapists help patients relearn how to use their bodies after disease or injure.
A
B C
D
50. I dont think it would be harder to keep control on production if we move some
A
B
plants out of the country that to leave things as they are.
C
D
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UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are
realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of
partners at grassroots [basic] level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes
us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young.
We believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones [basis]of human
progress. UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind to work with others to overcome
the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination [unfair treatment]place in a
childs path. We believe that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity.
We advocate [support] for measures to give children the best start in life, because
proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a persons future.
We promote girls education ensuring that they complete primary education as a
minimum because it benefits all children, both girls and boys. Girls who are educated grow
up to become better thinkers, better citizens, and better parents to their own children.
We act so that all children are immunized [min dch] against common childhood
diseases, and are well nourished, because it is wrong for a child to suffer or die from a
preventable illness.
We work to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people because it is right to
keep them from harm and enable them to protect others. We help children and families
affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.[nhn phm]
We involve everyone in creating protective environments for children. We are present to
relieve suffering during emergencies, and wherever children are threatened, because no child
should be exposed to violence, abuse [inhuman treatment]or exploitation.
UNICEF upholds [stand up for] the Convention on the Rights of the Child. We work to
assure equality for those who are discriminated against, girls and women in particular. We
work for the Millennium Development Goals and for the progress promised in the United
Nations Charter.[hin chng] We strive [struggle]for peace and security. We work to hold
everyone accountable to responsible for] the promises made for children.
We are part of the Global Movement for Children a broad coalition [union]dedicated
to improving the life of every child. Through this movement, and events such as the United
Nations Special Session [meeting]on Children, we encourage young people to speak out and
participate in the decisions that affect their lives.
We work in 190 countries through country programmes and National Committees. We
are UNICEF, the United Nations Childrens Fund.
41. What does UNICEF stand for?
A. The United National Children's Fund
B. The United Nations Child's Fund
C. The United Nations Children's Fund
D. The United Native Child's Fund.
42. The word unique paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. honorable
B. only one
C. widespread
D. good
43. Choose the word in the passage that means " the practice of treating somebody or a
particular group in society less fairy than others"'
A. Discrimination B. Poverty
C. Disease
D. Citizen
44. They work to prevent the spread of _______among young people
A. flue
B. cold
C. stomach-ache
D. HIV/AIDS
45. How many countries does UNICEF work in?
A. 23
B. 190
C. 192
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D. 52
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following
passage.
UNICEF was created in 1946 to help bring food and medicine to children who suffered
during World War II in Europe. It began as a temporary agency, but became a permanent part
of the United Nations in 1953 (46)_______ the need for its services around the world.
UNICEF's primary concern is to help governments of developing countries improve the
quality of life for (47)________ one billion children. UNICEF's main office is in the United
Nations offices in New York City, but it also has more than 40 offices and 100 programs
(48)_______. In 1965, UNICEF won the Nobel Peace Prize for its work helping children and
building brighter future.
UNICEF works with governments to provide three kinds of services. First, UNICEF
plans and develops programs in developing countries. These programs serve the community
(49)_______ providing health care, information about nutrition, basic education, and safe
water and sanitation.[ state of being clean and conducive to health] Then UNICEF trains people to
work in these programs. UNICEF also provides supplies and equipment that (50)_______ the
programs to work.
46.
A. due to
B. instead of
C. except for D.
in spite of
47.
A. most
B. the most
C. almost
D.
all most
48.
A. in world
B. worldwide
C. on world D.
worldly
49.
A. for
B. with
C. about
D.
by
50.
A. enable
B. let
C. make
D.
suggest
A. battle
B. war
C. struggle
D. fight
11.Women are only asking to be given equal_________to that of men.
A. state
B. status
C. situation
D. ideas
12.That scholar_________on people who havent been to university.
A. looks up
B. looks at
C. looks down
D. looks on
13.Most relations between men and women soon_________in to love.
A. deep
B. deepen
C. deeply
D. depth
14.The newspaper provided little_________about the cause of the war.
A. enlightenment B. meanings
C. reasons
D. ideas
15.Its_________to say that women are slaves at home.
A. truth
B. action
C. legality
D. rubbish
16.He didnt even have the intelligence to call_________an ambulance.
A. at
B. on
C. for
D. about
17.Martha Graham,_______of the pioneers of modern dance, didnt begin dancing until
she was 21.
A. one
B. who, as one
C. she was
D. was one
18.From 1865 to 1875, a remarkable variety of inventions_________.
A. was produced B. were produced
C. are produced
D. produced
19.The French Quarter is_________ famous and the oldest section of New Orleans.
A. more
B. the most
C. the more
D. most
20.The painting_________Ms. Wallace bought was very expensive.
A. whom
B. whose
C. which
D. where
21.You_________carry that carpel home yourself; the shop will send it.
A. cant
B. couldnt
C. neednt
D. mustnt
22.Will it be necessary for us_________ this accident to the police?
A. report
B. to reporting
C. to report
D. reporting
23.A beautiful clock was given_________ her by a handsome boy.
A. for
B. to
C. at
D.
24.The kitchen hadnt been cleaned for ages. It was really_________.
A. disgusted
B. disgust
C. disgusting
D. to disgust
25.Shes very old and cant live alone. She needs someone to look_________her.
A. for
B. at
C. up
D. after
26.It was the_________ day of my life when I heard I failed the university entrance
examination.
A. sadden
B. saddest
C. sad
D. sadly
27.The homeless people_____story appeared in the paper last week have now found a
place to live.
A. who
B. whom
C. that
D. whose
28.It is our duty to care for_________sick.
A. an
B the
C. a
D.
29.Rachel will be pleased if she_________ her driving test.
A. would pass
B. had passed
C. passes
D. passed
30.The_________ you are, the more quickly you learn.
A. more young
B. youngest
C. younger
D. young
ERROR RECOGNITION
Identify the word/ phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct.
31.Actually, I strongly disapprove of your bad behave towards your parents. {behaviour}
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A. behave
B. Actually
C. of
D. parents
32.Modern motorcycles are lighter, faster, and specialized than motorcycles of 25 years
ago. {and more specialized}
A. motorcycles
B. and specialized
C. lighter
D. Modern
33.Job enrichment is a technique used to increase satisfaction workers by giving them
more
responsibilities. {satisfactory}
A. responsibilities B. giving them
C. satisfaction workers D. technique
used
34.In spite of their frightening appearance, the squid is shy and completely harmless.
{its}
A. In spite of
B. frightening
C. harmless
D. their
35.Virgin Islands National park features a underwater preserve with coral reefs and
colorful
tropical tropical fish. {an}
A. a underwater B. fish
C. colorful
D. coral
Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank.
he future role of women can be looked at more optimistically. Nowadays, there
seems (36)_________ recognition of the vital role women play in society and more
status is given to women. Overall, excellent progress has been made
(37)_________education. This has played a powerful role for women self-esteem. It
demonstrates womens intellectual abilities to gain expertise in the field of their choice.
However, this progress has still to be reflected in the job market. Since a more educated
society is good for industry and society (38)_________a whole, it is even more urgent for
women to gain an acceptable status in their profession. The message is that women have
the ability to change their roles and that they will demand to have the means to do it. It
is (39)_________ accepted by the new generation of young men and women that cooperation and mutual aid are far more productive than the divider camp of men and
women. Society is changing and with it the role of men and women. In many fields
women have come a long way from just their roles as mothers and homemakers. They no
longer think that children rearing and home management are their (40)_________duties.
{rear/ri/: bring up and educate}
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
A. be
A. in
A. to
A. general
A. sole {single}
B. being
B. at
B. as
B. generally
B. lonely
C. to being
C. on
C. out
C. generality
C. alone
D. to be
D. for
D. for
D. generalize
D. own
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laws guaranteeing equality among men, significant numbers of women and some men
began to demand that women be accorded equal rights as well.
At the same time, the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America further
divided the roles of men and women. Before the Industrial Revolution most people
worked in farming or crafts-making, both of which took place in or near the home. Men
and women usually divided the numerous tasks among themselves and their children.
Industrialization led male workers to seek employment outside of the home in factories
and other large-scale [extensivve]enterprises. The growing split between home and work
reinforced the idea that womens rightful place was in the home, while men belonged
in the public world of employment and politics.
Organized efforts by women to achieve greater rights occurred in two major waves.
The first wave began around the mid-19th century, when women in the United States and
elsewhere campaigned to gain suffrage [ right to vote in political elections] that is, the right to
vote. This wave lasted until the 1920s, when several countries granted women suffrage.
41.Why did the denial of equal rights to women draw little attention from the society
until the 19th century?
A. They could not challenge the prevailing social order.
B. They did not have any other option.
C. Most women lacked the educational and economic resources.
D. All are correct.
42.Until the 19th century, what was the status of the working class men in the society?
A. They had the same rights as women.
B. They had no right at all.
C. They did not have much power compared to the wealthy people.
D. They had much power in the society.
43.When did the womens movement start in Western countries?
A. in the 18th century
B. in the late 18th century
C. in the 19th century
D. in the early 20th century
44.What did the effect of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America bring
about?
A. Male workers tried to seek employment outside of the home.
B. It did not bring the equality to women.
C. Well-educated, upper-class men controlled most positions of employment and
power in society.
D. All are correct.
45.What was the aim of the womens movement in the United States in the 1920s?
A. to gain the right to have much power in the society
B. to gain the right to vote
C. to gain the right to go to work in the factory
D. to have the complete equality to men
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original one.
46. Im awfully sorry, Carol, but Ive broken your watch, said Jim.
A. Jim apologized to Carol to breaking her watch.
B. Jim apologized to Carol to break her watch.
C. Jim apologized to Carol for breaking her watch.
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14. There is a growing __________ that changes must be made to improve national economy.
A. organization
B. realization
C. civilization
D. condition
15. The aim of ASEAN is to promote closer economic_______.
A. delegation
B. integration [combination] C. reputation
D. migration
16. We need to concentrate _______ our target audience, namely women aged between 20 and 30.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. about
17. I like my work because I have the ________ to make my own decisions.
A. freed
B. freely
C. freedom
C. free
18. _________ he had a suggestion he didnt raise his hand.
A. because
B. Although
C. However
D. Therefore
19. Mr. Watson wants the report ________ soon.
A. rewrites
B. rewriting
C. rewritten
D. rewrote
20. If I ________ you, I would take the job and then ask for more money.
A. had been
B. a
C. will be
D. were
21. Wheres_______ report I left on the table next to the TV in the living room.
A. an
B. a
C. the
D.
22. The chairman of the board is not _________; he has been married for 2 years.
A. singular
B. single
C. only
D. sole
23. Some engineers have predicted that within twenty years automobiles______almost completely of
plastic.
A. were made
B. have made
C. will be made
D. are made
24. When the passenger ________, will you please give him this package?
A. will arrive
B. arrives
C. would arrives
D. arriving
25. The Sun is ________ bright to look at directly.
A. such
B. too
C. so
D. enough
26. The US. President serves a maximum of two ________ terms.
A. four- years
B. four- year
C. fours- years
D. fours- year
27. What did that man die ________? A heart attack.
A. in
B. for
C. of
D. about
28. I known a very nice girl _________ older sister is a famous actress.
A. what
B. who
C. whose
D. whom
29. Tom ________ travel a lot. These days he doesnt go away very often.
A. is used to
B. used to
C. is used for
D. used
30. _________ you finish typing that report, make five copies of it and give it to the officers.
A. While
B. When
C. But
D. Although
Choose the underlined pert that needs correction
31. Because of him request and his bothering me all the time, Im finishing the project myself.
A. him
B. project
C. bothering
D. the time
32. We have interviewed many people who is interested in the job we have been advertising in the
trade newsletter that is distributed so widely.
A. newsletter
B. is
C. widely
D. have been
33. When you realized you may have difficulty arranging last months conference, you should have
told me so that I could have gotten more people to volunteer.
A. so that
B. conference
C. may have
D. to volunteer
34. The new employees enjoyed their first day at work, although everyone agreed that the lunch was
the bad food they had ever eaten.
A. The new
B. their first
C. that
D. the bad
35. When we were talking about relaxing after work, Jack said he enjoyed to listen to music, Carla
said she preferred jogging, and I was considering taking up tennis.
A. jogging
B. to listen
C. work
D. was
Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank.
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Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy (36) _______ historically revolves around
extended trade. Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan Singapore is one (37)_______ the Four
Asian Tigers. The economy depends heavily on export, refining, imported goods, especially in
manufacturing. Manufacturing constituted twenty six (38) ________ of Singapores GDP in 2005. The
manufacturing industry is well diversified into electronic petroleum refining chemicals, (39) _______
engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing. In 2006, Singapore produced about 10 percent of the
world foundry water output. Singapores the busiest port in the world in terms of tonnage shipped.
Singapore is The worlds fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre after London, New York City (40)
_______ Tokyo.
36. A. who
B. whom
C. why
D. which
37. A. of
B. in
C. for
D. at
38. A. percentage
B. persuasion
C. perception
D. percent
39. A. mechanical
B. mechanically
C. methane {CH4}
D. Mechanic
40. A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
Read the passage and choose the best answers.
Brunei is one of the smallest countries in the world. Its population is only 25,000 and most of
them live in Bandar Seri Begawan (the capital city with the longest name in the world!) It is also the
richest country in Asia and rnaybe the richest country in the world because it has a lot of oil and
natural gas which it exports to Japan. Every week huge tankers carry oil and gas from the oil-fields of
Brunei to Japan.
The head of the state in Brunei is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. He is the richest man in the
world. He has two wives and each lives in their own beautiful palace. The first wife lives in the
biggest palace in the world which has 200 rooms. The Sultan has more than 200 cars and he also has
hundreds of horses.
41. Brunei is_____________________.
A. among the smallest country in the world
B. a country with a dense population
C. the smallest countries in the world
D. is a capital city
42. The population of Brunei is______________people.
A. over 25,000
B. 25,000
C. about 25,000
D. less than 25,000
43. According to the passage, Sultan, the head of the state in Brunei ______________.
A. is the richest man in the world
B. has two wives, each of whom lives in their own beautiful palace
C. has more than 200 cars
D. All are correct.
44. Brunei is rich in______________.
A. only oil
B. only natural gas
C. exports of every kind D. oil and natural
gas
45. Which of the following is NOT true about Brunei?
A. It exports oil and natural gas to its regional neighbours.
B. Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is the head of state in Brunei.
C. It may be the richest country in the world.
D. Its capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan.
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original one.
46. The doctor said, You really ought to rest for a few days, Jasmine
A. Jasmines doctor insisted that she should rest for a few days.
B. the doctor suggested that Jasmine should take a short rest.
C. It is doctors recommendation that Jasmine rested shortly.
D. the doctor strongly advised Jasmine to take a few daysrest.
47. The teacher made his students work hard for the exam.
A. The students are made work hard by the teacher.
B. The student was made to work hard by the teacher.
C. The students are made to work hard by the teacher.
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