TEST 2

SECTION A. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Part 1 (8 points). Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.
Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.

1. You should have a/an ___________ check your motorbike regularly.

A. electrician B. carpenter C. mechanic D. plumber
2. I asked two people the way to the police station but ___________ of them knew.
A. none B. either C. both D. neither
3. Mr David is 58. He will be retiring from his job ___________ two years’ time.
A. on B. in C. at D. of
4. Mr. Jones has ___________ painting since he retired.
A. taken up B. taken of C. taken over D. taken in
5. Jack: “Mary, remember to send my regards to your great-grandmother.”
Mary: “___________.”
A. You’re welcome B. Thanks, I will C. That’s a good idea D. It’s my pleasure
6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
On the night of September 2, 1666, a fire broke out, London was reduced by ashes.
A. destroyed by fire B. discolored by fire C. covered with ashes D. got flammable
7. We spent the ___________days on the beach.
A. few last sunny B. last sunny few C. last few sunny D. few sunny last
8. He was ___________ that we turned off the TV set immediately.
A. so bad singer B. such bad singer C. such bad a singer D. so bad a singer
Part 2 (7 points). Each line in the passage below has ONE mistake. FIND and CORRECT them. Write the
answers in the numbered blanks provided.
Line Passage
1 Every day on the radio, on TV, and on the newspapers, we hear, see, or read about many
2 problems in the world. Because of this we must think about this problems. We must also
3 try finding a solution for them. Our lives depend on this. For example, there was pollution
4 problems. Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly come from fumes released from cars,
5 airplanes, and trains. Also, factories give out waste anywhere, even in the city where
6 many people are being lived. The factory owners must know such people don’t want to
7 live in pollution that is dangerous for their heath. Nobody in this world wants to breathe
dirty air.
SECTION B. READING COMPREHENSION

Part 1 (10 points). Read the passage below and decide which answer (from A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.

The Rocky Mountains run almost the length of North America. They start in the North West, but lie only a (1)
____________ hundred miles from the centre in the more southern areas. Although the Rockies are smaller (2)
____________ the Alps, they are no less beautiful.

There are many roads across the Rockies, (3) ____________ the best way to see them is to
(4) _____________ by train. You start from Vancouver, (5) ____________ most attractive of Canada’s big
cities. Standing with its feet in the water and its head in the mountains, this city
(6) ____________ its residents to ski on slopes just 15 minutes by car from the city centre.

Thirty passenger trains a day used to (8) ____________ off from Vancouver on the cross-continent railway. Now
there are just three a week, but the ride is still a great adventure. You sleep on board,(9) ____________ is fun, but
travel through some of the best (10) ____________ at night.
1. A. many B. lot C. few D. couple
2. A. from B. to C. as D. than
3. A. but B. because C. unless D. since
4. A. drive B. travel C. ride D. pass
5. A. a B. one C. the D. its
6. A. lets B. allows C. offers D. gives
7. A. center B. circle C. middle D. heart
8. A. leave B. get C. take D. set
9. A. when B. which C. who D. where
10. A. scenery B. view C. site D. beauty
Part 2 (10 points). Fill ONE suitable word into each numbered blank. Write your answers in ‘Your answers’
part.
Miss Darby was (1)________ of those people who never threw anything away. “You never know when you might
need it” was one of her favourite sayings. She lived (2) ________ herself in a large Victorian house across the road
from us. (3)___________ I never went to her house, I knew it was full of antique furniture, Persian carpets and so on.
In every room, there were dozens of paintings so that her house was (4)_______ an art gallery. I remember my father
saying that (5)___________ was a “Straffordshire Darby” but I (6) _______ no idea of what he meant. I found out
years later that the Darby family had made (7)________ money from coal-mining in Straffordshire. We (8) ______ to
make stories about her. My sister, Alice, (9)__________ was a romantic girl, told us that Miss Darby once had a lover,
but he walked out one day and she (10)____________ saw him again!
Part 3 (10 points). Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question.
If you want to take the whole family on holiday and keep everybody happy, then I have found just the
place for you. I recently went with a group of friends to stay at the Greenwood Holiday village, which is open
from May until October.
Built in the center of a forest, Greenwood is a great place to stay whatever the weather is. Its main
attraction for families is the indoor world of water, where young and old can have fun in the different pools. Some
of these, however, are for serious swimmers only. For sporty people, the Country Club offers tennis, squash, and
badminton. If the children are too young to join these sports, there are activity clubs. Greenwood is a good place
for families as it is traffic – free - you explore every part of this village on foot or by bike. Some people
complained that this was inconvenient, but I was pleased to be out in the fresh air. For evening entertainment,
there are shows and cinemas. Accommodation is in variety of apartments of different sizes. These have up to four
bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom, as well as a dining area. Before going, I thought the apartments might not be
big enough for all of us, but I was pleasantly surprised - it was not too crowded at all.
I definitely go back to Greenwood next year. Why don’t you give it a try? Visit their website for further
information now!
1. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text?
A. to advise a friend to go to the holiday village.B. to describe what her family did at the holiday village.
C. to give her opinion of the holiday purpose. D. to complain about the holiday village.
2. From the text, the reader can find out
A. the best way to get to the holiday village. B. the best time of year to visit the holiday village.
C. what activities are available at the holiday village.D. how to reserve accommodation at the holiday village.
3. What does the writer think about the holiday village?
A. The apartments there are not big enough. B. It is not convenient because you cannot use your car.
C. It can only be enjoyed in good weather. D. There is something there for all ages.
4. What does the writer say about the apartments?
A. There is not much space between them. B. Each one has its own bathroom.
C. They all have four bathrooms. D. Not all of them have dining areas.
5. From the text, it can be understood that
A. the writer went to the shows or cinemas every evening.B. the writer went there merely because it is traffic-free.
C. the writer enjoyed being out in the fresh air.D. the writer was pleased because there were a variety of apartment
sizes.

Part 4 (5 points). You are going to read part of a newspaper article on cunsumerism. Choose the most
suitable heading from the list (A-F) for each part (1-5) of the article. There is one extra heading.
A.Giving up jobs to work for others B. Making time for music C.Green and proud of it
D. Successful stress reductionE. Teaching traditional principles F.Family time

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SECTION C. WRITING

Part 1 (5 points). Use the word in brackets, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first one. DO NOT change the word given.

1. I didn’t understand Maths when I was at school. used

 I ________________________________ Maths when I was at school.
2. You’d better not touch that switch. wouldn’t
 If ________________________________ that switch.
3. The time of departure for your flight to Rio is six o’clock. takes
 The plane ________________________________ six o’clock.
4. A famous architect designed Dr Schneider’s house for her. had
 Dr Schneider ________________________________ a famous architect.
5. He described the hotel to us in detail. detailed
 He ________________________________ of the hotel.

Part 2 (10 points). This is part of a letter from Maryam, your Malaysian friend.
Dear Ba,
I am impressed by the beautiful sightseeings of the countryside in Viet Nam. Please let me know what
place I should visit. Which is the best season to get there? What should I prepare for the trip?
Write to me soon.
All the best,
Maryam

Write your letter (about 100-120 words) DO NOT write any addresses.

Dear Maryam,
Best wishes,
Ba

Part 3 (15 points). Your English teacher has asked you to write a story (120-150 words) for your school story
writing competition. Your story MUST begin with the following sentence:

This morning Hien did not go to school………………………………………………………………….

SECTION D. LISTENING

Part 1 (5 points). You will hear a conversation about taking part in a conference. Write ONLY ONE WORD
OR A NUMBER. Complete the notes with words from the recording.

ROOM BOOKING
Name: Duncan (1) _____________________
Telephone number: (2) ____________________________
Date of arrival: The nineteenth of (3) _____________
Date of departure: The (4) _____________ of September
Room type: Twin room
Cost: (5) £__________________________
Payment method: Cash

Part 2 (20 points). You will hear a radio announcement about weekend activities in Fishport. Listen to the talk
and fill in the gaps. Write ONLY ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Announcer: This is Radio Wessex, bringing you the best in fun and entertainment on Saturday. We’ve got a whole
programme of events for you in and around Fishport.
Do you like walking? Why not join a walk round Bird Island with a guide, starting at (1) ________ o’clock. It’s
important to bring (2) ________ because the sea-shore’s too wet for trainers. Then there’s the Guitar Day in
Fishport. This was going to be held at the Music Centre, but it will now take place in the Arts Centre which is
much (3) ________. It’s a chance you shouldn’t miss if you play the guitar. What about a film? Or in fact, several?
At 2.30 the Plaza Cinema is showing a programme of your favourite (4) ________ films. This is sure to be a great
afternoon for the whole family. Then, later in the evening, there’s a (5) __________ festival of French films – the
first starts at 8.00 p.m. Are you keen on cycling? If so, you’ll probably (6) __________ the exciting race round the
lake last year when (7) __________ cyclists took part. This year, the route takes you through the forest – more (8)
__________ from the Fishport Town Hall. Or perhaps you prefer the theatre. Well, at the Green Street Theatre
there’s a (9) __________ of a modern play for children. It’s called ‘The Long Journey’, and it’s about a young
boy’s adventures as he travels (10) ________ the world with his family. That’s at 3.00 p.m.

_THE END_