Hải Phòng 2017-2018 Key
Hải Phòng 2017-2018 Key
Hải Phòng 2017-2018 Key
II. Choose the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group (5 pts)
0.5 pt for each correct answer.
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. D
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct word.
1. thickening 2. man-made 3. convincingly 4. clearance 5. unasked
6. understaffed/ 7. indestructible 8. overpowered 9. household 10. possessions
short-staffed
III. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle.
(10 pts) 0.5 pt for each correct preposition or adverb particle.
1. at - away 2. of - for 3. in - to 4. to - against 5. in - of
6. for - to 7. on - for 8. away - of 9. down - off 10. in - across
IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
0.5 pt for each correct verb.
1. (should) be delayed - has been denied 6. could/ would have won – had Messi not been sent off
2. to be tidied/ to have been tidied – is 7. Shot/ Having been shot – bleeding
3. had read – will have read 8. had barely started – came down
4. didn’t ask – could/ would have helped 9. investing – hadn’t done
5. Were I to become – would be 10. have been speeding – wouldn’t have been
V. Identify one of the underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct and then get it right. (10 pts)
0.5 pt for correct identification and 0.5 for correction.
1. C → place which 6. A → That Marta
2. A → was written 7. A → Sweet-smelling
3. D → financially 8. D → better insulation
4. B → dim 9. A → x
5. A → Customs officers 10. A → Only if
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PART THREE: READING
I. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question. (5 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct answer.
1. D 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A
II. Read the following passage carefully and fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. (10 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct word.
1. reasons 2. to 3. up/ pace 4. addition 5. how
6. allow/ enable/ 9. However/ Yet/
help 7. as 8. also Nevertheless 10. ensure
III. Read the passage below and choose the correct word to complete each numbered blank (5 pts)
0.5 pt for each correct answer.
1. B 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. D 9. A 10. D
III. Use the suggested sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences. (5 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct sentence.
1. He is/ was thought to have had a hand in helping the prisoner(s) (to) escape.
2. We (will/ are going to) set off on our adventure by taking a boat trip down the Mekong river.
3. The monthly rent is the same irrespective of whether there are three or four occupants.
4. There was no difference between the opinion of the two sides on/ about the subject at the last meeting.
There was no difference in/ of opinion between the two sides on/ about the subject at the last meeting.
5. She will be showered with congratulations if she wins (in/ on) the next competition.
THE END
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