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I.

LISTENING (20Pts)
Part 1: You will hear a conversation between a boy, William and a girl, Beth about after-
school sports. For questions 1-5, decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false
(F). (5.0 points)
1.________ Beth is good at jumping rope.
2.________ Beth got a lot of exercise at the sports club.
3.________ There were only boys playing football.
4.________ William thinks Beth would be welcome on the team.
5.________ William doesn’t think the girls will let Beth go.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Part 2: You will hear an interview with a man called Matt Brown, training as a sailing
instructor. For questions 6-10, choose the correct answer A, B or C which best fits what you
hear. (5.0 points)
6. Why did Matt decide to become a sailing instructor?
A. He had wanted to do it since he was a child.
B. It would allow him to pay for his studies.
C. A friend of his recommended he should.
7. What does Matt say about choosing somewhere to train as a sailing instructor?
A. It was difficult to find a place on a course.
B. He was warned not to go on certain courses.
C. There were few courses he could afford.
8. How did Matt react when he saw some dolphins?
A. He took as many photos as he could.
B. He worried that they might cause problems.
C. He tried to hide his excitement.
9. Matt thinks he will enjoy __________.
A. training other people to be instructors.
B. working with people with similar interests.
C. teaching teenagers something useful.
10. What is Matt going to do next?
A. do another course. B. apply for a job. C. go on holiday.
Your answers:
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 3: You will hear a woman called Carly Clarkson talking about her career as a street-
dancer. For questions 11-20, complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN ONE WORDS
OR/AND A NUMBER. (10 points)
Street dancer
Carly mentions lessons in 11. _________ she took as a child, which helped her with street-dancing.
Carly tells people that she regards street-dance as part of her 12. _________.
Carly decided to take up dancing after seeing a move called the 13. _________ performed by her
brother.
Carly’s street-dance students can be as young as 14. _________ years old.
The name of the school where Carly is based is 15. _________.
Carly uses the word 16. “_________” to describe her feelings if people don’t appreciate her work.
Carly feels that street-dance is getting better known thanks to the support of the 17. _________.
Carly thinks street-dancing appeals to young people because it is regarded as a(n) 18. _________
activity.
Carly feels that both discipline and 19. _________ are needed to succeed as a professional street-
dancer.
Carly suggests searching the 20. _________ as a first step in finding about street-dancing in your
area.
Your answers:
11. 16.
12. 17.
13. 18.
14. 19.
15. 20.
II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (30 pts)
Part 1: Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the following sentences. (10
points)
1. By the end of this month, we _________ with each other for almost 9 years.
A. will have been working B. will be working C. are going to work D. will work
2. Charlottle together with her classmates _________ an inter-school English competition lately.
A. have taken part in B. are taking part in C. has taken part in D. is taking part
in
3. One of the most popular _________ used in smart devices at present is voice recognition.
A. apply B. applicants C. applying D. applications
4. It is forecast the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will soon _________.
A. take up B. run out C. look for D. put off
5. Lucy and Jack are having a chat with each other.
- Lucy: “You’ve passed the entrance examination. Congratulations.” - Jack: “_________”
A. You’re welcome. B. Never mind. C. Don’t mention it. D. Thanks a lot.
6. In her free time, she enjoys sitting on her _________ chair and reading her favorite books.
A. comfortable old wooden B. comfortable wooden old
C. old comfortable wooden D. old wooden comfortbale
7. We’ll send you a letter of confirmation _________.
A. as soon as we have made our final decision B. before we made our final decision
C. after we had made our final decision D. when we were making our final decision
8. Unlike the famous actors for _________ they sometimes risk their lives, few stunt artists are
recognized in the street by adoring fans.
A. whose B. which C. whom D. that
9. It never__________ his mind that he would be admitted to that prestigious university.
A. passed B. came C. sprang D. crossed
10. _________ their project successfully, they decided to take a few days off.
A. To have completed B. Have completed C. Having completed D. Being
completed
11. The gaming industry has become a lot bigger than the film business, _________?
A. haven’t they B. have they C. hasn’t it D. has it
12. _________ speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are various ways of
communicating without using speech.
A. Despite B. Because C. Although D. Because of
13. As he was _________ of the modification in the schedule, he arrived an hour late for the
meeting.
A. unacquainted B. unaware C. unconcerned D. unable
14. _________ everyone strictly follow the 5K princinple, we will be able to contain the spread of
the pandemic.
A. Unless B. Were C. Should D. If
15. They wanted to know _________.
A. when would the next online conference be held B. when the next online conference would
be held
C. when will the next online conference be held D. when the next online conference will be held
16. The moon moves around the earth once every 27 ½ days and shines at night by light reflected
from _________ sun.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
17. Amee and Lily are talking with each other.
- Amee: “What a lovely house you have!”- Lily: “_________”
A. Thanks. I can’t afford it. B. Yes! It’s very expensive.
C. Of course! You’re right. D. Thanks. Hope you’ll drop in.
18. Making mistakes is _________ of every child’s growing up.
A. ins and outs B. chalk and cheese C. ups and downs D. part and parcel
19. Climate change and global warming have brought many species to _________ of extinction.
A. the edge B. the rim C. the ring D. the verge
20. _________ the weather gets, _________ the polar ice caps will melt.
A. Warmer/ Faster B. Warmest/ fastest C. The warmer/ the faster D. The
warmest/ the fastest
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Part 2: The passage below contains 5 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and correct them in the
space provided. (5.0 points)
What is a coincidence?
Line 1 A coincidence is a surprised thing that happens to us. For example, two friends
Line 2 go shopping alone on the same day. When they meet up afterwards, they discover that
Line 3 they have each bought a identical T-shirt. Many people regard coincidences as
Line 4 significant or mysterious. But the simple explanation could be that friends tend to have
Line 5 similarly taste in clothes.
Line 6 In reality, life is full of coincidences, but normally we don’t notice them. For
Line 7 example, in almost fifty percent of all football matches, two players share the same
Line 8 birthday. This seems surprising, given that there is 365 possible birthdays in the year.
Line 9 But most of these matches will be playing without anybody being aware that the
Line 10 coincidence exists. Unless your birthday is today or tomorrow, you don’t generally go
Line 11 around telling people when it is. What’s more, without realizing it, you probably come
into contact with lots of people born on the same day with you. But when a coincidence
is brought to your attention, it still seems amazing.

Your answers:
LINE MISTAKES CORRECTION
0. 1 surprised surprising
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Part 3: Use the words given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits
in the gap in the same line. (5.0 points)
1. The _________ of COVID-19 is an unprecedented public health crisis. BREAK
2. It is believed that they have kept the _________ values for years. TRADITION
3. In the workplace, having a _________ optimistic and friendly personality will help. NATURE
4. Let us be kind and _________ and not to be unkind and hurt other people. THINK
5. My parents are very supportive as they have always _________ me in my choice of career.
COURAGE
6. Managers need to be able to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of their employees and use
them _________. APPROPRIATE
7. In today’s world protecting the environment and _________ are very important issues.
SUSTAINABLE
8. Based on information they have collected, researchers have seen an apparent _________ between
exercise and brain development. CONNECT
9. The company is investing $1 billion to _________ its factories. MODERN
10. Everyone is treated equally, _________ of race, gender or religion. RESPECT
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
Part 4: Complete each of the following sentences with suitable preposition(s) or particle(s).
(5.0 points)
1. Recycling involves taking used materials and turning them __________ new products.
2. The hospital has a commitment __________ providing the best possible medical care.
3. He cannot put __________ __________ his roommate’s smoking any more.
4. Her emotional speech made a profound impact __________ everyone.
5. He is talking __________ terms of starting a completely new career.
6. These measures are aimed __________ preventing violent crime.
7. He is a reliable person who never goes __________ __________ his word.
8. It is a waste to buy low-quality products as they will soon be thrown __________.
9. They get __________ __________ each other because they have many things in common.
10. Rember to look __________ yourselves and make sure you don’t overdo things.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 5: Give the correct form of verbs given to complete following sentences. (5.0 points)
1. At 8 o’clock tonight, my parents__________ an online meeting with my form teacher. ATTEND
2. It is high time everyone __________ hands to tackle global problems. JOIN
3. She is taking a course in economics with a view _________ her job. CHANGE
4. It is imperative that he __________ down to thinking about his career choice. GET
5. They __________ their assignment last night but they didn’t. COMPLETE
6. This is the first time I have read a short story __________ by a teenage writer. WRITE
7. She usually drives to work, but she __________ public transport today. USE
8. Barely _________ from university when he worked for a multi-national corporation.
HE/GRADUATE
9. A nationwide campaign __________ to crack down on drug dealers recently. LAUNCH
10. Raya and the last dragon is said __________ a few months ago. PREMIERE
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
III. READING (20 Pts)
Part 1: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D. (5.0
points)
A powerful influence
There can be no 1. _________ at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives.
2. _________, there is some concern over whether people spend too much time browsing the
internet or playing computer games, 3. _________ ever doing anything else in their spare time. Are
these activities genuinely 4. _________ to our well-being? Does spending too much time chatting
on social networking sites really 5. _________ our ability to form meaningful relationships in real
life?
Quite the reverse, 6. _________ to some social experts, who suggest that using websites to
keep in touch with friends may 7. _________ help to enhance personal relationships and provide
people with an increased 8. _________ of belonging.
There may be room for argument in 9. _________ of limiting time spent online, especially
when it may break into study or work time. Research, however, also indicates that 10. _________ a
healthy amount of time in front of a computer doesn’t necessarily interfere with academic
performance.
1. A. reason B. doubt C. purpose D. need
2. A. What’s more B. Moreover C. Furthermore D. However
3. A. hardly B. nearly C. closely D. mostly
4. A. harming B. harmful C. hurting D. hurtful
5. A. bother B. annoy C. become D. affect
6. A. according B. relating C. owing D. adding
7. A. completely B. possibly C. actually D. probably
8. A. look B. help C. sense D. means
9. A. favor B. opinion C. choice D. attitude
10. A. spend B. spending C. spent D. spends
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question.
(5.0 points)
Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that
for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this world, there
are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.
We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of
us on our arrival in this world. Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-being,
and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your
family must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from
teaching you forgive-and-forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the
most.
Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach
children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home,
parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children
to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a suitable and bright future.
A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, and children have to work in order
to build a strong family. If any one of them fails, the whole family may collapse. The good
name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that
unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will
set good examples for the whole society. Families powerfully influence society and societies
create countries.
1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The importance of family B. Educational role of family
C. Family and society D. The birth of vulnerable children
2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Family is an essential part of your life.
B. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.
C. There are some unlucky people who have no family.
D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions of family.
3. The pronoun “They” in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. subjects B. good habits C. elements D. personalities
4. To children, family plays a role in _________.
A. helping them to find a good job B. teaching them academic subjects
C. encourage them to study a lot at school D. developing their personalities
5. In the writer’s opinion, _________.
A. it is not the function of the family to take care of us.
B. family creates some easily-spoilt children.
C. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties.
D. people can be easily forgiven by people around.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Part 3: Read the passage below and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question.
(5.0 points)
The idea of transmitting information through light waves is far from new. But only recently
have scientists learned how to manipulate waves of light to carry tremendous amounts of
information at incredible speeds.
An optical fiber system consists of three basic parts: transmitting equipment that transform
electric signals into light pulses, the optical fiber itself, and receiving gear that acts as a light
detector. The fiber is an incredibly thin strand of pure glass usually made of silicon or other
materials such as gemanium.
The glass strand has two parts: a light transmitting core and a special glass coating that keeps
the light from straying. The fiber, of which there are several types suited for different kinds of tasks,
is merely the medium through which the light flows. An average cable, about the thickness of a
finger, might consist of about 75 fibers.
The light impulses are generated by laser or light-emitting diode (LED) equipment. If the
signals have to travel far, they may be boosted at certain points, just as electronic signals are. Lasers
are better for long distances because their signals travel far without the need for boosting, but LEDs
are more reliable and less expensive.
Much research is focused on creating better and less expensive light sources. In that context,
probably the prices of lazers and LEDs are going to decline at a fast rate. With prices falling as the
technological gains increase, many experts agree that it’s only a matter of time before much of the
nation’s copper cable is replaced by fiber optics.
1. What is an important advantage of the optical fiber?
A. It transmits a great deal of information very quickly. B. It can travel through light waves.
C. Signals travel through it don’t need to be boosted. D. It is cheaper than lasers and LEDs.
2. The phrase “far from new” in paragraph 1 means _________.
A. completely new B. not very new C. completely strange D. very
strange
3. What are the basic parts of the glass strand?
A. transmitting equipment and the optical fiber B. the optical fiber and receiving gear
C. a light transmitting core and a special glass coating D. receiving gear and a light transmitting
core
4. Lasers are better than LEDs when _________.
A. reliabilty is important. B. copper cable is not available.
C. costs must be kept low. D. signals must travel a long way.
5. The writer of the passage predicts that in the future _________.
A. impulses will be able to travel at a faster rate. B. copper cable will replace fiber optics.
C. the system will become affordable and widely used. D. the use of lasers and LEDs will decline.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Part 4: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space. (5.0 points)
Learn to play the piano online
Do you want 1. _________ play the piano, but can’t afford or find a teacher? There 2.
_________ another option available to you, as 3. _________ as you can use a computer somewhere
with internet access, that is.You can learn online. There are even a number of websites 4.
_________ allow you to do this for free. Some provide expert and detailed lessons, and as you work
your way through them, which is rarely an option in a conventional lesson, it feels 5. _________
being guided 6. _________ an experienced teacher who knows exactly 7. _________ they are
doing. Believe it or 8. _________, some of the websites are very good fun to use, and even quite
addictive. How fast and effectively you progress will of course depend 9. _________ the time you
are prepared to put into your online piano lessons, and 10. _________ or not you put in practice –
but after all, this applies to most things in life.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
IV. WRITING (20 Pts)
Part 1: Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean the same as those printed
before them. (5.0 points)
1. Although she likes horror movies, they wouldn’t be her first choice.
Much___________________________________________________________________________
_______.
2. “Have you ever met a celebrity in person, Jane”, Tim asked.
Tim asked
Jane__________________________________________________________________________.
3. He regrets turning down the job offer from a well-known law firm.
He
wishes__________________________________________________________________________
____.
4. They made all-out efforts to prepare for the exam, so they passed the exam with flying colors.
Had
they____________________________________________________________________________
___.
5. People say that email was all the rage in the early days of the Internet.
Email___________________________________________________________________________
______.
Part 2: Rewrite the sentences, using the given words. (5.0 points)
1. As far as I know, modern civilization is heavily reliant upon energy. KNOWLEDGE
To
the_____________________________________________________________________________
____.
2. The doctor told me to reduce the amount of sugar in my daily diet. CUT
The doctor told me ____________________________________________________________my
daily diet.
3.The number of middle-aged Facebook users has considerably increased. INCREASE
There___________________________________________________________________________
_______.
4. The coffee machine in my office hasn’t worked for nearly one month. ORDER
The coffee machine in my office
____________________________________________________________.
5. Could you speak up because I can’t hear you properly? MIND
Would
________________________________________________________________________________
?
Part 3: Some people claim that books are the only source of knowledge. Do you agree or
disagree?
Write a paragraph (about 140 words) to express your own opinion. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer. (10 points)
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_THE END_
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