MOCK TEST 9

Hướng dẫn thí sinh:

- Tổng thời gian phần thi nghe hiểu là 17 phút 24 giây.
- Phần thi nghe gồm 3 bài. Thí sinh được nghe mỗi bài 2 lần liên tiếp.
- Thí sinh đọc kĩ yêu cầu của từng bài trước khi nghe.
- Hướng dẫn chi tiết bằng Tiếng Anh đã có trong đĩa nghe. Bắt đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc.
PART A. LISTENING (4.0 points)

Part 1: For questions 1–10, you will hear someone giving a talk about literacy and numeracy skills in the UK and
complete the sentences. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer in the corresponding numbered
boxes.
A HIDDEN PROBLEM
 Mathematical skills include the ability to do addition and (1)________.
 In England, approximately (2)________ adults have poor reading skills.
 Lack of literacy skills can lower (3)________ opportunities.
 Poor literacy skills can affect the ability to use a computer and read (4)________.
 People with poor maths might find it difficult (5)________ if they’ve
received the right change when shopping.
 Teachers need (6)________ young children to enjoy reading.
 Disadvantaged pupils may require (7)________ in lessons at school.
 Courses for adult learners are (8)________ at adult education colleges.
 Some adults might be embarrassed (9)________ on a literacy course.
 Everyone should help to (10)________ about the problem of low literacy
and numeracy skills.
Your answers

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9.
10.

Part 2: For questions 11-15, listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answers. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes.
11. What is Nancy doing research on?
A life in Tokyo B living spaces C hotels
12. What place in Tokyo does Nancy describe?
A a single home B a block of flats C a hotel
13. What point does Nancy make about people living in city centres?
A They’ve all got good jobs.
B They can split bills.
C Many can’t afford it.
14. Where does the plan that Nancy read about take place?
A Japan B London only C many places in Britain
15. How does Nancy feel about the plan?
A She thinks it’s perfect.
B She thinks it’s a good start.
C She doesn’t like it.
Your answers

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Part 3: Listen to a talk and decide if these statements are true (T) or false (F). Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes.
16. Loans that are used to buy a home are known as mortgages.
17. A deposit can be worth about a tenth of the price of a home.
18. One of the mistakes banks made was they did not examine loan candidates properly.
19. One result of the crisis is that a lot of mortgages went unpaid.
20. The speaker feels that banks alone are responsible for the crisis.
Your answers

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.0 points)
I. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered box. (2.0 point)
Question 1 The concert is expected to attract a lot of audience, so you should book tickets in
advance.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
Question 2. Oprah Winfrey has been an important role model for black American women, breaking
down many invisible .
A. barriers B. trends C. gaps D. races
Question 3. I am thinking of changing my current job because I can’t my low salary.
A. live on B. pay out C. save up D. set out
Question 4. The acupoints are stimulated the healing capability of the body itself.
A. enhance B. to enhance C. enhancing D. enhanced
Question 5. After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their down
for a while.
A. hearts B. hair C. souls D. heads

Question 6. When she came home from school yesterday, her mother in the kitchen.
A. cooked B. was cooking C. is cooking D. cooks
Question 7. At the beach, seagulls a bad reputation for swooping down on unsuspecting people
to steal their food.
A. pay B. take C. have D. get
Question 8. The contract when we reach an agreement on the price .
A. will have signed B. signs C. is signing D. will be signed
Question 9. For a public campaign to , it is important to make use of existing social
organizations as well as other relations.
A. successful B. success C. succeed D. successfully
Question 10. The lay with the organizers, who failed to make the necessary arrangements for
dealing with so many people.
A. mistake B. foul C. fault D. error
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

II. Read the passage and use the correct form of the word given. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered box. (1.0 point)

HOME PHONES STILL GOING

Both scientific and sociological research (1)…………...... (CLEAR)indicate that, although the Internet has
(2)………..............( FORM) the way people work, at a more personal level the more old- fashioned ways of
communication are not being (3)………….....(THREAT) by the new technologies.

(4)…….............. (ACCORD) to statistics, a person who uses the Net at home to send and receive e-
mails talks on the phone for 19 minutes on a Sunday - a mere one and a half minutes less than someone who
does not use the Internet (5)………….....

(DOMESTIC). Keele University’s Psychology Professor Tim Baxter says it’s all to do with how (6)
…………........ .(PERSON).(the Internet is, as opposed to the much greater (7)……......……( ABLE) of the
human voice to convey a person’s emotions. "Only the greatest writers can actually put their feelings on
paper,” he says, “and when people talk to friends or (8)…………….. (RELATE) they want them to know
how they feel!’ Things are very different at the workplace. It is estimated that corporate telephone usage in the
UK has fallen (9)………..... (DRAMA)(by more than 40%) since 1995, indicating that the Internet is seen as
a more (10)…………(RELY) way to communicate with colleagues.

Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

C. READING (6.0 points)

I. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the blanks. (2.0
points)
Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can’t find the
energy to get out of bed (35) ________ for school? According to a new report, today’s generation of children
are in danger of getting so (36)_______ sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at
(37)_______. Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours’ sleep a night, (38)_______teenagers require
nine or ten hours. According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (39)________ anything between two
and five hours’ sleep a night less than their parents did at their age.
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 This (40) _____ serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children’s ability to concentrate
at school. The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory, impaired reaction time and poor
concentration is well (41) _______. Research has shown that losing as little as half an hour’s sleep a night can
have profound effects (42) ______how children perform the next day. A good night’s sleep is also crucial for
teenagers because it is while they are asleep (43)______ they release a hormone that is essential for their
‘growth spurt’ (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate). It’s true that they can, to
some (44) ______, catch up on sleep at weekends, but that won’t help them when they are dropping off to
sleep in class on a Friday afternoon.
By Tim Falla and Paul A.Davies, Solutions Advanced. OUP
Question 35 A. behind time B. about time C.in time D. at time
Question 36 A. few B. less C. much D. little
Question 37 A. jeopardy B. threat C. risk D. danger
Question 38 A. or B. because C. whereas D. so
Question 39 A. puts B. gets C. brings D. makes
Question 40 A. raises B. rises C. results D. comes
Question 41 A. organized B. arranged C. established D.
acquired
Question 42 A. in B. on C. to D. at
Question 43 A. at which B. which C. where D. that
Question 44 A. rate B. extent C. level D. point

II. For questions 26–35, read the text below and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Write your
answers in corresponding numbered boxes.
It is said that George Washington was one of the first to realize how important the building of canals
would be to the nation’s development. In fact, before he became president, he headed the first company in the
United States to build a canal that was to connect the Ohio and Potomac Rivers. It was never completed, but it
showed the nation the feasibility of canals. As the country expanded westward, settlers in western New York,
Pennsylvania, and Ohio needed a means to ship goods. Canals linking natural waterways seemed to offer an
effective solution.
In 1791, engineers commissioned by the state of New York investigated the possibility of a canal between
Albany on the Hudson River and Buffalo on Lake Erie, which would link the Great Lakes area with the
Atlantic seacoast. It would avoid the mountains that served as a barrier to canals from the Delaware and
Potomac rivers.
The first attempt to dig the canal, to be called the Erie Canal, was made by private companies but only a
comparatively small portion was built before the project was halted for lack of funds. The cost of the project
was an estimated five million dollars, an enormous amount for those days. There was some on-again, off-
again federal funding, but the War of 1812 put an end to this. In 1817, DeWitt Clinton was elected governor of
New York and persuaded the state to finance and build the Canal. It was completed in 1825, costing two
million dollars more than expected.
The canal rapidly lived up to its sponsor’s faith, quickly paying for itself through tolls. It was far more
economical than any other form of transportation at the time. It permitted trade between the Great Lake region
and East Coast, robbing the Mississippi River of much of its traffic. It allowed New York to supplant Boston,
Philadelphia, and other eastern cities as the chief center of both domestic and foreign commerce. Cities sprang
up along the Canal. It also contributed in a number of ways to the North’s victory over the South in the Civil
War.

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 An expansion of the canal was planned in 1849. Increased traffic would undoubtedly have warranted its
construction had it not been for the development of the railroads.
26. Why does the author most likely mention George Washington in the first paragraph?
A. He was president at the time the Erie Canal was built.
B. He was involved in pioneering efforts to build canals.
C. He successfully opened the first canal in the United States.
D. He commissioned engineers to study the possibility of building the Erie Canal
27. The word “feasibility” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. profitability B. benefit C. possibility D. capability
28. According to the passage, the Erie Canal connected the ________.
A. Potomac and Ohio Rivers C. Delaware and Potomac Rivers
B. Hudson River and Lake Erie D. Atlantic Ocean and the Hudson
River
29. The phrase “on-again, off-again” in paragraph 3 could be replaced by which of the following with the
least change in meaning?
A. intermittent B. unsolicited C. unpredictable D. inconsistent
30. The completion of the Erie Canal was financed by ________.
A. the state of New York C. the federal government
B. private companies D. Dewitt Clinton
31. The actual cost of building the Erie Canal was ________.
A. five million dollars C. seven million dollars
B. less than had been estimated D. more than could be repaid
32. The word “tolls” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. fares B. grants C. incomes D. fees
33. Which of the following is NOT given as an effect of the building of the Erie Canal in paragraph 4?
A. It allowed the East Coast to trade with the Great Lakes area.
B. It took water traffic away from the Mississippi River.
C. It helped determine the outcome of the Civil War.
D. It established Boston and Philadelphia as the most important centers of trade.
34. What can be inferred about railroads in 1849 from the information in the last
paragraph?
A. They were being planned but had not yet been built.
B. They were seriously underdeveloped.
C. They had begun to compete with the Erie Canal for traffic.
D. They were weakened by the expansion of the Canal.
35. The word “warranted” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. guaranteed B. justified C. hastened D. prevented

Your answers
26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
31. 32. 33. 34. 35.

Part 3: Read the following passage and answer questions 36–45.

COLLEGE SERVICES
Essential information for students
A For many courses at our College, your marks will be based on two pieces of written work so you need to
develop your skills as a writer. You will also be asked to produce some practical work to demonstrate
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 your grasp of the subject. Most departments offer advice and guidelines on how to present your work but
the requirements may vary from one department to another.
B There are two examination periods each year at the end of each semester. The first period is in June and
the second in November. Additionally, individual departments may have tests at other times, using
various methods such as “take-home” exams or assignments. If you feel your performance in an
examination has been affected by illness or a personal problem, you should talk to the Course Co-
ordinator in your department and complete a special form. Each case is judged on its own merits
depending on individual circumstances.
D The College has arrangements with similar institutions in North America, Europe and Asia. The schemes
are open to all students and allow you to complete a semester or a year of your course overseas. The
results you gain are credited towards your final certificate. This offers an exciting chance to broaden your
horizons and enrich your learning experience in a different environment and culture.
E Youth Allowance payments or government funding may be available to full time students.
Reimbursement of travel costs may also be available in some cases. Scholarships are also on offer, but
these are competitive and the closing date for applications is 31 October in the year before the one for
which the funds are sought.
F Your student card, which you get on completion of enrolment, is proof that you are enrolled. Please take
special care of it and carry it with you when you are at the college. It is proof of who you are and you may
be asked to show it to staff at any time. This card is also your discount card for the canteen as well as
allowing you access to the library.
G The Students’ Club provides opportunities for a wide range of activities, including the production of
films, plays and concerts, as well as art and photo exhibitions of work done by the students. If you have a
creative idea in mind, pick up a form from the office on Level 3 of the Administration Building.

Questions 36–41
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph A–G from the list of headings below (i-x). There are more
headings than paragraphs. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. There is an example at
the beginning (0).
List of Headings
i Cultural events
ii Exchange programmes
iii Formal means of assessment
iv Getting around the campus
v Financial assistance
vi Special consideration
vii College regulations
viii Personal identification
ix Study skills workshop
x Writing skills
0. Paragraph A
36. Paragraph B 37. Paragraph C 38. Paragraph D
39. Paragraph E 40. Paragraph F 41. Paragraph G
Your answers
0. x
36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41.
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Questions 42–45
Complete the following sentences, using the words or phrases from the reading passage. Use NO MORE
THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
- In addition to written work, most students must prepare (42)_____________ to receive the course marks.
- As part of the government funding, some students can claim back (43)________________.
- The (44)_______________, which provides proof of students’ identity, enables them to borrow books
from the library and also entitles them to a (45)________________ in the cafeteria.
Your answers
42. 44.
43. 45.

PART D. WRITING (5.0 points)

I. Email writing: (2.0 points)
A public event is going to be held in your neighbourhood, and you think that your friend will be
interested in it.
Write an email to your friend, in your email you should
- Introduce the event
- Explain whay you think it might attract your friend
- Say when and where to meet each other when attending the event
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Yours faithfully,

III. “Write a paragraph of 150 words about the topic: What is a very important skill a person should learn in
order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support
your choice.”

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